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, 11th, 18th
and 25th April 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 25th April 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 |
170406-R01 |
Silt curtain at P89 should be well maintained when carrying out the
excavation works. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 11 April 2017. |
|
170411-R02 |
Silt curtain at P97-98 should be well maintained. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 18 April 2017. |
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Air Quality |
170425-R03 |
NRMM label should be
provided to the equipment at P44. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 2 May 2017. |
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Waste / Chemical Management |
170411-R01 |
Oil containers at WA4 should be provided with drip tray or removed. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 18 April 2017. |
170418-R01 |
General waste at P47, 51 and construction waste at P52 pile cap
should be cleared. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 25 April 2017. |
|
170425-R01 |
Housekeeping at P44 and P52 should be enhanced. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 2 May 2017. |
|
170425-R02 |
Chemical containers at P44 and P49 should be provided with drip tray
or removed. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 2 May 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, 8177m3 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.