7               ENVIRONMENTAL site inspection

Site Audits

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 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th January 2017 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 24th January 2017. 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.

Implementation Status of Environmental Mitigation Measures

 

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

170110-R02

Silt curtain at P82, 88 should be well maintained.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 24 January 2017.

170117-R05

Silt curtain should be maintained at P88.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 24 January 2017.

170124-R03

Silt curtain should be provided at P82.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 2 February 2017.

Ecology

N/A(1)

N/A(1)

N/A(1)

Air Quality

170110-R01

Stockpile of dusty material should be covered with impervious sheet at P102.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 17 January 2017.

170110-R04

Water spraying should be provided to concrete breaking works at P75.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 17 January 2017.

170117-R03

Dusty material should be cleared at P56.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 24 January 2017.

Noise

N/A(1)

N/A(1)

N/A(1)

Waste / Chemical Management

170103-R01

Drip trays should be provided to the chemical containers at P68 and Portion A (P102).

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 January 2017.

170103-R02

Accumulated waste should be cleared at P83.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 January 2017.

170110-R03

Accumulated waste at P113 should be cleared.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 17 January 2017.

170110-R05

Chemical container at P72 should be provided with drip tray.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 17 January 2017.

170117-R01

Drip trays at P47, 53, 55, 56 should be plugged or provided.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 24 January 2017.

170117-R02

Chemical container should be with chemical labels at P53, 56.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 24 January 2017.

170117-R04

Accumulated waste at P54 should be cleared.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 January 2017.

170124-R01

Accumulated waste and concrete at P57, 58, Portion A(P84) should be cleared.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 2 February 2017.

170124-R02

Chemical container at P57 should be provided with chemical label.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 7 February 2017.

170124-R04

Chemical waste storage area should be improved to fulfill the requirement of EPD.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 2 February 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.

Advice on the Solid and Liquid Waste Management Status

7.10     According to the Contractor, 355m3 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.