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 6th, 13th,
20th and 27th February 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 27th
February 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 |
06/02/2018 |
Silt curtain at P68 should be surrounded properly
around P68 during dismantling works. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit
session on 13 February 2018. |
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Air Quality |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Waste / Chemical Management |
06/02/2018 |
Drip tray at P70
should be plugged. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit
session on 13 February 2018. |
13/02/2018 |
Housekeeping
should be enhanced at P52. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit
session on 27 February 2018. |
|
20/02/2018 |
Chemical at P56
should be stored in proper chemical container with chemical label and drip
tray. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit
session on 27 February 2018. |
|
20/02/2018 |
Housekeeping at
P113 should be enhanced. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit
session on 27 February 2018. |
|
27/02/2018 |
Housekeeping
should be enhanced at P84 (Portion A) and accumulation of waste nearby sea
should be avoided. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit
session on 6 March 2018. |
|
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, 7,006m3 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.