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 7th, 14th,
21st and 28th November 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 21st
November 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 |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Air Quality |
171107-R01 |
Water
spraying should be provided to the scrabbling works along P67-68, contractor
was reminded to provide water container at every working point. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 14 November 2017. |
|
171107-R02 |
NRMM
label should be provided to the equipment at P59. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 14 November 2017. |
|
|
171107-R04 |
Cement
bags at Portion C P113 should be covered by impervious sheet. |
This item was
remarked as 171114-R01. |
|
|
171114-R01 |
Cement
bags at Portion C P113 should be covered by impervious sheet. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 21 November 2017. |
|
|
171121-R02 |
NRMM
labels should be fixed at P54 and provided to the equipments at P56. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 28 November 2017. |
|
|
171128-R01 |
Breaking
work at Portion C P112 should be provided with water spray 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 |
171107-R03 |
Oil stain at P59
should be cleared as chemical waste. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 14 November 2017. |
|
171107-R05 |
General waste at
Portion C P113 should be stored in waste skip or removed. |
This item was
remarked as 171114-R02. |
|
|
171114-R02 |
General waste at
Portion C P113 should be stored in waste skip or removed. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 21 November 2017. |
|
|
171121-R01 |
Chemical
containers at P54 should be provided with proper chemical labels and drip
tray. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 28 November 2017. |
|
|
171121-R03 |
Housekeeping at P56 should be enhanced. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 28 November 2017. |
|
|
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, 7762m3 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.
The amount of wastes generated by the activities of
the Contract during the reporting month is shown in Appendix O.