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 1st, 8th, 15th,
22nd and 29th August 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 August
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 |
170815-R01 |
Silt curtain at P97 Portion A should be properly maintained. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 22 August 2017. |
|
170829-R02 |
Muddy material near the site boundary of WA4 should be cleared. |
Rectification/improvement will be reported in
next reporting month. |
|
|
170829-R04 |
Silt curtain at P89 Portion A 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 |
170801-R03 |
Dusty material at P91
should be removed or covered by impervious sheet. |
Rectification/improvement will be reported in
next reporting month. |
|
170808-R01 |
Haul road at WA4
should be sprayed with water for dust suppression. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 15 August 2017. |
|
|
170808-R03 |
Stockpile of dusty
material at P83 Portion A should be covered by impervious sheet or removed. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 15 August 2017. |
|
|
170808-R04 |
The water pipe should
be repaired for water spraying during loading process and breaking work along
P87-96 to suppress dust production. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 15 August 2017. |
|
|
170815-R02 |
Cement bags at P109
Portion C should be covered by impervious sheet. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 22 August 2017. |
|
|
170822-R01 |
Cement mixing works at
P83 should be done in proper three-side enclosed area and with water
spraying. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 29 August 2017. |
|
|
170822-R03 |
Dusty material at P72
should be covered with impervious sheet or removed. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 29 August 2017. |
|
|
170829-R06 |
Water spraying should
be provided during the breaking works at Portion a P82 and Portion C for dust
suppression. |
Rectification/improvement will be reported in
next reporting month. |
|
|
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
170801-R01 |
Accumulated construction waste at P85-87 should be cleared. |
Rectification/improvement will be reported in
next reporting month. |
|
170801-R02 |
Chemical containers at P97 should be removed as chemical waste. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 8 August 2017. |
|
|
170808-R02 |
Housekeeping at P82 should be enhanced at Portion A. |
Rectification/improvement will be reported in
next reporting month. |
|
|
170815-R03 |
Chemical containers at Portion C gate should be with proper chemical
labels. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 22 August 2017. |
|
|
170822-R02 |
Oil stain at P69 and P70 should be cleared and drip tray at P70
should be plugged to prevent oil leakage. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 29 August 2017. |
|
|
170822-R04 |
Chemical containers at P72 should be with proper chemical label and
provided with drip tray. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 29 August 2017. |
|
|
170829-R01 |
Chemical waste in the chemical waste storage at WA4 should be
provided with proper chemical label. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next reporting month. |
|
|
170829-R03 |
General waste and
stand water in the container at WA4 should be removed. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next reporting month. |
|
|
170829-R05 |
Chemical container at
P106 Portion C should be provided with drip tray. |
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, 1762m3 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.