7               ENVIRONMENTAL site inspection

Site Audits

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.

Implementation Status of Environmental Mitigation Measures

 

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.

Advice on the Solid and Liquid Waste Management Status

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.