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 6th, 15th, 22nd
and 27th June 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 22nd June
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 15th June 2017 and next inspection
will be conducted in September 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 |
170606-R02 |
Silt curtain at P98 should be properly maintained. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 15 June 2017. |
|
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Air Quality |
170627-R01 |
NRMM and NEL labels
should be provided to the equipment at P60. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next reporting month. |
|
170627-R03 |
Dusty material should
be covered by impervious sheet or removed at P68. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next reporting month. |
|
|
Noise |
170627-R01 |
NRMM and NEL labels
should be provided to the equipment at P60. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next reporting month. |
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
170606-R01 |
Accumulated construction waste at P92 should be removed. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next reporting month. |
|
170615-R01 |
Housekeeping at P48, 55 should be enhanced. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 27 June 2017. |
|
|
170615-R02 |
Drip tray at P51 should be plugged and oil stain should be removed as
chemical waste. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 27 June 2017. |
|
|
170615-R03 |
Chemical containers at P50 should be provided with proper chemical
label and with drip tray. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 27 June 2017. |
|
|
170622-R01 |
Proper chemical label should be provided to the chemical containers
at P57. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next reporting month. |
|
|
170622-R02 |
The chemical should be stored in proper container with chemical label
and provided with drip tray at P57. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 27 June 2017. |
|
|
170622-R03 |
The drip trays along P58-60 should be plugged to avoid oily water
leakage. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next reporting month. |
|
|
170622-R04 |
Housekeeping should be enhanced at P65. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next reporting month. |
|
|
170622-R05 |
The chemical waste store at P57 should be improved to fulfill COP
requirement with proper chemical waste label and provide shelter to keep dry
during the rainy day. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next reporting month. |
|
|
170627-R02 |
Housekeeping should be enhanced at P63. |
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) |
15/6/2017 |
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, 561m3 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.