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 5th, 12th, 19th
and 27th December 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 19th December 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 December 2017 and next
inspection will be conducted in March 2018.
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 |
171205-R02 |
Water spraying should be
provided to the scrabbling works at P57 for dust suppression. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 12 December 2017. |
|
171212-R03 |
Cement bags at P113
Portion C should be covered by impervious sheet. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 27 December 2017. |
|
|
171219-R02 |
Dusty material at P55
should be covered by impervious sheet or removed. |
This
item was remarked as 171227-R02. |
|
|
171219-R03 |
NRMM label should be
provided to the generator at P56 and replaced on the equipment at P57. |
This
item was remarked as 171227-R03. |
|
|
171227-R02 |
Dusty material at P55
should be covered by impervious sheet or removed. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next reporting month. |
|
|
171227-R03 |
NRMM label should be
replaced on the generator at P57 and WA4. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next reporting month. |
|
|
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
171205-R01 |
Housekeeping should be enhanced at P56. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 12 December 2017. |
|
171205-R03 |
Chemical containers at P55 should be
provided with proper chemical label and drip tray. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 12 December 2017. |
|
|
171212-R01 |
Oil stain at P106 Portion C should be
cleared as chemical waste. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 27 December 2017. |
|
|
171212-R02 |
Housekeeping at P111-112 Portion C should be
enhanced. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 27 December 2017. |
|
|
171219-R01 |
Housekeeping at P55 should be enhanced. |
This
item was remarked as 171227-R01. |
|
|
171227-R01 |
Housekeeping at P56 should be enhanced. |
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) |
12/12/2017 |
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, 2659m3 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.