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 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th March 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 March 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 14th March 2017 and next inspection will be conducted in June 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

170328-R03

Silt curtain at P98-99 should be well maintained.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 6 April 2017.

Ecology

N/A(1)

N/A(1)

N/A(1)

Air Quality

170328-R02

Cement bags (>20) at P48 should be covered by impervious sheet.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 6 April 2017.

Noise

N/A(1)

N/A(1)

N/A(1)

Waste / Chemical Management

170307-R01

Chemical containers at P56 should be provided with drip tray and oil stain should be removed.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 14 March 2017.

170307-R02

General refuse at P56 should be cleared.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 14 March 2017.

170314-R01

Chemical containers at P69 should be provided with drip tray.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 21 March 2017.

170314-R01

Oil stain at P69 should be cleared.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 21 March 2017.

170321-R01

Accumulated waste at P67 should be sorted properly.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 28 March 2017.

170321-R02

Oil stain at P67 and P68 should be cleared.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 28 March and 6 April 2017.

170321-R03

Secondary oil containment at P72 should be maintained properly to avoid oil leakage and oily water inside should be cleared.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 28 March 2017.

170328-R01

Accumulated construction waste at P59 pile cap and general waste at P45 and P49 should be cleared..

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 6 April 2017.

170328-R04

Oil stain at P68 should be cleared.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session on 6 April 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)

14/3/2017

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, 7807m3 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.