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.
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.
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.