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.
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.
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.