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 5th, 12th, 19th
and 26th July 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 26th July 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 |
12/07/2016 |
Clear the mud trails
and provide wheel-wash to vehicles using site exit (S8). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 19 July 2016. |
|
19/07/2016 |
Clear the handrail within the silt curtain
at P89. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 26 July 2016. |
|
|
19/07/2016 |
Clear the floating rubbish which enter to
the site through the gap of silt curtain at between P83 and P84. The silt
curtain should also be repaired to avoid the gap accordingly. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 26 July 2016. |
|
|
26/07/2016 |
Properly collect the concrete wash water
for further treatment at P79 to avoid leaking to the sea. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 3 August 2016. |
|
|
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Air Quality |
05/07/2016 |
To properly provide
wheel washing facility at exit S8. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 19 July 2016. |
|
12/07/2016 |
Clear the mud trails
and provide wheel-wash to vehicles using site exit (S8). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 19 July 2016. |
|
|
26/07/2016 |
Properly display the
proper label of NRMM for the forklift at P72. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 3 August 2016. |
|
|
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
05/07/2016 |
To clear the
accumulated waste material at P57. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 12 July 2016. |
|
05/07/2016 |
To properly repair the
waste skip at entrance of Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 12 July 2016. |
|
|
05/07/2016 |
To improve the bunding at the chemical storage area of Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 12 July 2016. |
|
|
12/07/2016 |
Clear the rubbish at the planter area at
P107 (Portion A). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 19 July 2016. |
|
|
19/07/2016 |
Clear the accumulated
rubbish at near P108 (Portion C). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 26 July 2016. |
|
|
26/07/2016 |
To seal the hole / close the valve of the
drip tray at P72. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 3 August 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, 431m3 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.