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 3rd, 10th, 17th,
24th and 31st October 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 24th
October 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 17th inspection
to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site was conducted on 12th September 2017 and next
inspection will be conducted in December 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 |
171024-R04 |
Stagnant water in the skip at P56 should be
cleared. |
Rectification/improvement will be reported in next reporting
month. |
|
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Air Quality |
171010-R02 |
Water spraying should
be provided to the scrabbling works along P47-50, contractor was reminded to
provide water container at every working point. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 17 October 2017. |
|
171010-R03 |
NRMM and NEL labels
should be provided to the air compressors at P54. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 17 October 2017. |
|
|
171024-R01 |
NRMM and NEL labels
should be provided to the equipment at P52,55,56,58
and 68. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next
reporting month. |
|
|
171031-R01 |
Breaking works at P59
should be provided with water spraying for dust suppression. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next
reporting month. |
|
|
Noise |
171010-R03 |
NRMM and NEL labels
should be provided to the air compressors at P54. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 17 October 2017. |
|
171024-R01 |
NRMM and NEL labels
should be provided to the equipment at P52,55,56,58
and 68. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next
reporting month. |
|
|
171031-R02 |
Compressor at P59
should be operated with door closed. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next
reporting month. |
|
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
171003-R01 |
Housekeeping should be enhanced at P11 and
P59. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 10 October 2017. |
|
171010-R01 |
Housekeeping should be enhanced at P43. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 17 October 2017. |
|
|
171017-R01 |
Housekeeping should be enhanced at Portion A
P87 and P88. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 24 October 2017. |
|
|
171024-R02 |
Oily water in the drip tray should be
cleared at P56. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 31 October 2017. |
|
|
171024-R03 |
Sorting should be provided to the
construction waste at P56. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 31 October 2017. |
|
|
171024-R04 |
Stagnant water in the skip at P56 should be
cleared. |
Rectification/improvement will be reported in
next reporting month. |
|
|
171031-R03 |
Construction waste at P92 Portion A should
be removed. |
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) |
12/9/2017 |
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, 1594m3 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.