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 29th December 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 20th December 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 16th inspection
to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site was conducted on 13th December 2016 and next inspection
will be conducted in March 2017.
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 |
6/12/2016 |
NRMM label should be
provided for equipment at P50. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 13 December 2016. |
|
6/12/2016 |
Haul roads at portion a
(P89) and portion c should be sprayed with water regularly. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 13 December 2016. |
|
|
13/12/2016 |
Site vehicles should
be wheel washed before leaving the site at P81. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 20 December 2016. |
|
|
20/12/2016 |
Dusty material should
be cleared at P55. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 29 December 2016. |
|
|
20/12/2016 |
Smoke exhausted from
the power generator at P56 should be avoided. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 29 December 2016. |
|
|
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
6/12/2016 |
Chemical containers
should be with chemical labels and store in drip trays (P50, 53, 55) |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 13 December 2016. |
|
6/12/2016 |
Oily water in drip tray at P56 should be cleared. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 13 December 2016. |
|
|
6/12/2016 |
Accumulated waste at P46 should be cleared. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 13 December 2016. |
|
|
13/12/2016 |
Chemical containers
should be with chemical labels and store in drip trays at P68, P70 and P82. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 20 December 2016. |
|
|
13/12/2016 |
Drip tray should be plugged at P68. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 20 December 2016. |
|
|
20/12/2016 |
Oil stain at P55, 56, 67
should be cleared. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 29 December 2016. |
|
|
20/12/2016 |
Drip trays should be
provided for chemical containers at P55. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 29 December 2016. |
|
|
20/12/2016 |
Drip tray at P54 should be plugged. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 29 December 2016. |
|
|
29/12/2016 |
Chemical containers at P53 and Portion a (P82) should be provided
with drip trays. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 3 January 2017. |
|
|
29/12/2016 |
Oily water in the drip tray at P47 should be removed and oil stain
should be cleared. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 3 January 2017. |
|
|
29/12/2016 |
Accumulated waste should be cleared regularly at Portion a (P82). |
Rectification/improvement was observed during
the follow-up audit session on 3 January 2017. |
|
|
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) |
13/12/2016 |
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, 2758m3 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