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 1st, 8th, 15th,
22nd and 29th November 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 22nd
November 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 |
1/11/2016 |
No wastewater should
be discharged to sea at P82. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 15 November 2016. |
|
29/11/2016 |
Silt curtain should be
maintained at Portion a (P101). |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 6 December 2016. |
|
|
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Air Quality |
15/11/2016 |
Cement bags should be covered with impervious
sheet. (Portion C) |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 22 November 2016. |
|
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
1/11/2016 |
Oil stain at P47 should be cleared. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 8 November 2016. |
|
1/11/2016 |
Accumulated waste at P52 should be cleared. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 8 November 2016. |
|
|
1/11/2016 |
Chemical containers should be provided with drip
tray or removed at P52, P106 Portion c and with proper chemical labels. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 8 November 2016. |
|
|
1/11/2016 |
General waste should be cleared in the drainage at
Portion a. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 8 November 2016. |
|
|
8/11/2016 |
The oily water in the drip tray and oil stain
should be cleared. (WA4) |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 15 November 2016. |
|
|
8/11/2016 |
The chemical containers should be properly stored
or removed. (WA4, P47) |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 15 November 2016. |
|
|
8/11/2016 |
The chemical container should be properly
labelled. (P47) |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 15 November 2016. |
|
|
15/11/2016 |
Chemical containers should be provided with drip
trays and with proper chemical labels. (Portion C P106) |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 22 November 2016. |
|
|
22/11/2016 |
Chemical containers
should be stored properly with drip tray and away from the deck edge to
prevent discharge to sea. (P60, P79) |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 29 November 2016. |
|
|
22/11/2016 |
Chemical labels should be provided for all chemical containers. (P79) |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 29 November 2016. |
|
|
29/11/2016 |
Drip tray should be
provided for the chemical containers at P80. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 6 December 2016. |
|
|
29/11/2016 |
Accumulated waste should be cleared regularly at Portion a (P82). |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 6 December 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, 8704m3 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.