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 6th, 13th, 20th
and 27th September 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 27th September 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 15th inspection
to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site was conducted on 20th September
2016 and next inspection will be conducted in December 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 |
20/09/2016 |
Silt curtain near P68 should be repaired
properly. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 27 September 2016. |
27/09/2016 |
Sandbag bunds should
be provided before kicking plates to prevent leakage from grouting works for
P53 to P58. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 4 October 2016. |
|
27/09/2016 |
Stagnant water in the
deck holes of the bridge should be cleared properly at P53 to P59. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 4 October 2016. |
|
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Air Quality |
06/09/2016 |
Cement bags should be
covered properly near P107. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 13 September 2016. |
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Waste / Chemical Management |
06/09/2016 |
To properly clear the
oil leakage as chemical waste and provide drip trays for oil containers near
P47, P34 and P30. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 13 September 2016. |
06/09/2016 |
Waste water inside
drip trays near P44 and P37 should be cleared as chemical waste. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 13 September 2016. |
|
06/09/2016 |
Chemical material
should be properly stored in chemical storage area at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 13 September 2016. |
|
13/09/2016 |
Drip trays should be
provided to oil containers at P47 to prevent oil leakage. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 20 September 2016. |
|
13/09/2016 |
General refuse near
P82 should be cleared to avoid accumulation. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 20 September 2016. |
|
27/09/2016 |
Drip trays for chemical containers should
be plugged and suitable labels should be provided to chemical containers of
P57. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 4 October 2016. |
|
27/09/2016 |
House-keeping should be enhanced at P58 and
P80. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 4 October 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) |
20/09/2016 |
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, 1,889m3 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.