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, 9th, 16th,
23rd and 31st May 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 23rd May
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 |
170502-R01 |
Silt curtain at P84-85 should be well maintained. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 9 May 2017. |
170531-R04 |
Silt curtain at P82 should be properly maintained. |
Rectification/improvement will be reported in
next reporting month. |
|
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Air Quality |
170516-R02 |
Water spraying should
be provided to the concrete breaking works at P90 for dust suppression. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 May 2017. |
170531-R01 |
Dusty material at P70 should
be removed or covered with impervious sheet. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next reporting month. |
|
170531-R02 |
The three side
enclosure for the grouting machine at P76 should be maintained to ensure
enclosing fully. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next reporting month. |
|
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Waste / Chemical Management |
170502-R02 |
The chemical waste storage area at Portion C should be improved,
including the size and wording of label and proper secondary containment. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 16 May 2017. |
170509-R01 |
Oil stain and oily water at P44 should be removed and hole on the
drip tray should be plugged to prevent oil leakage. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next reporting month. |
|
170509-R03 |
Housekeeping should be enhanced at P44, 47. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 16 May 2017. |
|
170516-R01 |
Construction waste at P86 should be properly cleared. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 May 2017. |
|
170523-R01 |
Oil stain at P65, 67 should be removed and oil absorbent should be
cleared as chemical waste. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next reporting month. |
|
170523-R02 |
Drip tray should be provided to the chemical containers at P57. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next reporting month. |
|
170523-R03 |
The chemical waste store at P57 should be provided with lock. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next reporting month. |
|
170523-R04 |
Proper chemical label should be provided to the chemical container at
P59. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next reporting month. |
|
170523-R05 |
Housekeeping should be enhanced at P61. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next reporting month. |
|
170531-R03 |
Oil stain at P77 should be removed as chemical waste. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next reporting month. |
|
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, 7075m3 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.