7.1
Site audits were carried out by ET on weekly
basis to monitor the timely implementation of proper environmental management
practices and mitigation measures in the Contract site. The summaries of site audits are
attached in Appendix M.
7.2
Site audits were conducted on 3rd,
10th, 17th, 24th and 31st May 2016
by ET after the commencement of construction works for the Contract. A joint
site audit with the representative with IEC, SOR, the Contractor and the ET was
carried out on 31st May 2016. The details of observations during
site audit can refer to Table 7.1.
7.3
According to EP condition 4.7 and EM&A Manual,
periodic monitoring (every three months) of construction works shall be
conducted to ensure the avoidance of any impacts on Sha Lo Wan (West)
Archaeological Site. Access to Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological site for works
areas and storage of construction equipment is not allowed. The
13th inspection to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site was
conducted on 29th March 2016 and next inspection will be conducted
in June 2016.
7.4
According to the EIA Study Report,
Environmental Permit and the EM&A Manual, the mitigation measures detailed
in the documents are recommended to be implemented during the construction
phase. An updated summary of the
EMIS is provided in Appendix N.
7.5
Regular marine travel route for marine
vessels were implemented properly in accordance with the submitted plan and
relevant records were kept properly.
7.6
Acoustic decoupling measures for the
stationary equipment (generators, winch generators and air compressors) mounted
on boards were adopted according to EP Condition 3.7 and EM&A Manual,
Section 10.2.18.
7.7
Dolphin exclusion zone and dolphin watching
plan according to EM&A Manual, Section 10.2.12 and EP Condition 3.5 was
implemented by DCVJV’s trained dolphin watcher.
7.8
Spill kits and booms are ready on site for
the event of accidental spillage of oil or other hazardous chemicals from
construction activities including vessels operating for the Contract.
7.9
During site inspections in the reporting month,
no non-conformance was identified. The observations and recommendations made
during the audit sessions are summarized in Table 7.1.
Table 7.1 Observations
and Recommendations of Site Audit
|
Parameters |
Date |
Observations and Recommendations |
Follow-up |
|
Water Quality |
03/05/2016 |
Clear the rubbish in the sedimentation tank at near P110. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 May 2016. |
|
10/05/2016 |
Provide mitigation measures to avoid to
leakage of wastewater at ro-ro barge to the sea (Kam Shun 338) |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 17 May 2016. |
|
|
10/05/2016 |
Properly deploy the silt curtain at P68. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 17 May 2016. |
|
|
17/05/2016 |
Muddy water should be cleared near P37
(deck-surface) to prevent discharging into the sea. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 24 May 2016. |
|
|
17/05/2016 |
Wastewater should be treated properly
before discharging into the designated discharging point at P94. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 24 May 2016. |
|
|
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Air Quality |
03/05/2016 |
Properly cover
the stockpile of dusty material at P86. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 May 2016. |
|
24/05/2016 |
Clear the oil leakage and dusty materials around the segment carrier
at P41 (deck-surface). |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 31 May 2016. |
|
|
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Waste /
Chemical Management |
03/05/2016 |
Clear the accumulated rubbish at between P82 and P83. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 May 2016. |
|
03/05/2016 |
Proper container and drip tray should be provided for storing
chemical oil at P91, P93 and P108. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 May 2016. |
|
|
03/05/2016 |
Clear the chemical oil container that without cover at P112.
(deck-surface) |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 May 2016. |
|
|
10/05/2016 |
Properly store the chemical containers at near the site office
containers at WA4. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 17 May 2016. |
|
|
10/05/2016 |
Clear the oil spillage at the platform at P69. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 17 May 2016. |
|
|
10/05/2016 |
Clear the accumulated chemical containers as chemical wastes at P62
(deck-surface). |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 17 May 2016. |
|
|
17/05/2016 |
To clear the oil stain properly as chemical waste at the section
between P39 and P40. (deck-suface) |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 24 May 2016. |
|
|
24/05/2016 |
Clear the oil leakage and provide drip tray for the oil drum at
between P47 & P46 (deck-surface). |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 31 May 2016. |
|
|
24/05/2016 |
Clear the oil leakage and dusty materials around the segment carrier
at P41 (deck-surface). |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 31 May 2016. |
|
|
24/05/2016 |
Clear the oil leakage around the steel container at P30
(deck-surface). |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 31 May 2016. |
|
|
31/05/2016 |
Properly store the chemicals at P71 (deck-surface) to avoid falling
at height. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 7 June 2016. |
|
|
31/05/2016 |
Provide spill kit (i.e. oil absorbent) at P17 (deck-surface). |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 7 June 2016. |
|
|
Landscape
& Visual Impact |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Permits/Licences |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Other |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Cultural Heritage (Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site) |
N/A(2) |
N/A(2) |
N/A(2) |
Remark: N/A(1)
- No major environmental deficiency was identified during the site
inspection in the reporting month.
N/A(2) No
archaeological site inspection was conducted in the reporting month.
7.10 According
to the Contractor, 4,436m3 inert C&D materials were generated
during the reporting month.
7.11 The
Contractor was advised to minimize the wastes generated through the recycling
or reusing. All mitigation measures stipulated in approved waste management
plan shall be fully implemented.
7.12 The
amount of wastes generated by the activities of the Contract during the
reporting month is shown in Appendix O.