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 4th, 11th, 18th
and 25th July 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 July
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 |
170704-R04 |
Silt curtain at P98 should be maintained. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 11 July 2017. |
|
170718-R02 |
Silt curtain at P86, 91 should be properly maintained. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 25 July 2017. |
|
|
170718-R03 |
Sandbag should be properly bunded along SE
Quay site boundary to prevent site runoff discharge to the sea. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 25 July 2017. |
|
|
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Air Quality |
170704-R02 |
Surfaces at P40 should
be sprayed with water during breaking works. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 11 July 2017. |
|
170711-R01 |
Dusty material at P40
should be removed or covered by impervious sheet. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 25 July 2017. |
|
|
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
170704-R01 |
Housekeeping should be enhanced at P35 to avoid accumulated
construction waste. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 11 July 2017. |
|
170704-R03 |
Drip tray at P47, 57 should be plugged. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 11 July 2017. |
|
|
170711-R02 |
Chemical containers at P44, 51, 53 should be provided with propoer chemical label, drip tray and with proper
chemical container. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 25 July 2017. |
|
|
170711-R03 |
Housekeeping at P50, 53 and Portion A P82 should be enhanced. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 25 July 2017. |
|
|
170718-R01 |
Housekeeping at P82-83 should be enhanced. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 25 July 2017. |
|
|
170725-R01 |
Drip tray at P59 should be properly maintained to avoid oil leakage
and provided at P65. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next reporting
month. |
|
|
170725-R02 |
Oil stain at P56, 59 and 65 should be cleared as chemical waste. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next
reporting month. |
|
|
170725-R03 |
Housekeeping should be enhanced at P56 and 59. |
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, 9806m3 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.