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 7th, 14th,
21st and 28th June 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 21st June
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 14th inspection
to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site was conducted on 28th June
and next inspection will be conducted in September 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 |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Air Quality |
07/06/2016 |
Properly check and
repair the generator at P47 (deck-surface) to avoid heavy smoke emission. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 14 June 2016. |
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Waste / Chemical Management |
07/06/2016 |
Clear the
accumulated rubbish at P48 (deck-surface). |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 14 June 2016. |
07/06/2016 |
Clear the
construction waste and rubbish at the gully near the grouting plant at P49
(deck-surface). |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 14 June 2016. |
|
14/06/2016 |
To provide
proper label for chemical containers at Portion C and provide bund for
chemical waste storage area to prevent leakage. |
Rectification/improvement
was not observed during the follow-up audit session on 21 June 2016. Further follow-up on this item is required. |
|
14/06/2016 |
To provide a
drip tray for oil drum near P109 and label it properly. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 21 June 2016. |
|
14/06/2016 |
Accumulated
general refuse should be disposed of properly near P83. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 21 June 2016. |
|
21/06/2016 |
Clear the
accumulated wastes at P79. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 28 June 2016. |
|
21/06/2016 |
Clear the
stagnant water at drip tray to maintain its capacity at P16. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 28 June 2016. |
|
28/06/2016 |
Clear the
rubbish in front of the mobile crane at P68. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 5 July 2016. |
|
28/06/2016 |
Clear the oil
spillage properly at P68. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 5 July 2016. |
|
28/06/2016 |
Provide proper
container and drip tray for temporary storage of chemicals. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 5 July 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) |
28/06/2016 |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Remark: N/A(1)
- No major environmental deficiency was identified during the site
inspection in the reporting month.
7.10 According to the Contractor,
4,480m3 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.