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 2th, 9th, 16th,
23rd and 30th January 2018 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 30th
January 2018. 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 |
180116-R01 |
NRMM label should be
provided to the equipment at P55. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 30 January 2018. |
180123-R01 |
NRMM label should be
provided to the equipment at Portion A (P82). |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next reporting month. |
|
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Waste / Chemical Management |
180102-R01 |
Housekeeping at P55 should be enhanced. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 9 January 2018. |
180102-R02 |
Chemical containers at P56 should be
provided with proper chemical labels and drip tray. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the
follow-up audit session on 9 January 2018. |
|
180102-R03 |
General waste at P113 should be cleared
regularly. |
This
item was remarked as 180123-R02. |
|
180123-R02 |
General waste at Portion C (P113) should be
cleared regularly. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next reporting month. |
|
180130-R01 |
Housekeeping at P56 should be enhanced. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next reporting month. |
|
180130-R02 |
Chemical containers should be provided with
proper chemical labels and drip tray at P56. |
Rectification/improvement
will be reported in next reporting month. |
|
180130-R03 |
Oil stain at P56 should be cleared as
chemical waste. |
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, 11294m3 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.