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 4th, 11th, 18th
and 25th October 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 25th October 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 |
18/10/2016 |
Muddy water was
discharging to the sea at WA4 during the heavy rainstorm. The contractor was
reminded to enhance the sand bag bund and divert the muddy water for
treatment before discharging out. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 25 October 2016. |
|
18/10/2016 |
Provide designated
concrete washout area to avoid the concrete wash water discharging to the
nearby marine water at between P82 and P83. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 25 October 2016. |
|
|
25/10/2016 |
Silt curtain should be
properly maintained (P109). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 1 November 2016. |
|
|
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Air Quality |
04/10/2016 |
NRMM labels should be provided for
equipment at Portion C (P112). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 11 October 2016. |
|
25/10/2016 |
Dusty material on the
deck should be cleared (P83). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 1 November 2016. |
|
|
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
25/10/2016 |
Oily water in the drip tray should be removed
(P83, P109). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 1 November 2016. |
|
04/10/2016 |
Accumulated waste at
P83 should be cleared properly. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 11 October 2016. |
|
|
11/10/2016 |
Drip tray for the chemical containers at P72 (deck-surface)
should be plugged properly. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 18 October 2016. |
|
|
11/10/2016 |
Provide drip tray for the chemical containers at
near the power pack at P72 (deck-surface). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 18 October 2016. |
|
|
18/10/2016 |
To remove the oil drum at near the sedimentation
tank at WA4. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 25 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) |
N/A |
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, 1916m3 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.