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 2nd, 7th, 14th,
21st and 28th February 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 21st
February 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 |
170207-R02 |
Sand and debris near the site boundary of P69 should be cleared. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 14 February 2017. |
|
170221-R05 |
Contaminated sand near
the site boundary at P55 should be cleared to prevent muddy discharge into
sea. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit
session on 28 February 2017. |
|
|
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Air Quality |
170214-R01 |
Dusty material at P54
should be cleared. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 28 February 2017. |
|
170221-R03 |
Dusty material along
P54-58 should be cleared. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 28 February 2017. |
|
|
Noise |
170207-R04 |
NRMM label should be
provided to the plant at P76. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 14 February 2017. |
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
170202-R01 |
Oil stain should be cleared at P11 and
Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 14 February 2017. |
|
170202-R02 |
Accumulated waste at P10 should be cleared. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 7 February 2017. |
|
|
170202-R03 |
Drip tray should be provided to the chemical
containers at P11 and the plant at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 14 February 2017. |
|
|
170202-R04 |
Chemical container at P57 should be provided with chemical label. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 7 February 2017. |
|
|
170207-R01 |
Chemical containers at P69 should be
provided with drip trays. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 14 February 2017. |
|
|
170207-R03 |
Oil stain at P69, 75, 76 should be cleared. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 14 February 2017. |
|
|
170207-R05 |
Power plant at Portion
C should be provided with drip tray and oil stain should be removed. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 14 February 2017. |
|
|
170214-R02 |
Oil stain at P56 and Portion A P89 should be cleared. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 21 February 2017. |
|
|
170214-R03 |
Drip tray should be
provided to chemical containers at P57 and Portion A P89. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 21 February 2017. |
|
|
170214-R04 |
General waste at
Portion A P83 and chemical waste at Portion C should be cleared. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 21 February 2017. |
|
|
170221-R01 |
House-keeping should be enhanced at P59, P82 Portion A. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 28 February 2017. |
|
|
170221-R02 |
Oil stain at P57 should be cleared. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 28 February 2017. |
|
|
170221-R04 |
Chemical waste at P57
should be properly stored. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 28 February 2017. |
|
|
170228-R01 |
Accumulated waste at P57 and Portion A(P84)
should be cleared regularly. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 7 March 2017. |
|
|
170228-R02 |
Chemical containers at Portion C(P107)
should be with chemical labels and provided with drip tray. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 7 March 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, 7781m3 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.