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 March 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 20th March 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 18th inspection
to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site was conducted on 27th March 2018 and next inspection
will be conducted in June 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 |
13/03/2018 |
Dust was observed during the mechanical
breaking operation at P100 (Portion A). The Contractor was reminded to spray
water for dust suppression. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 27 March 2018. |
20/03/2018 |
An opened cement bag was observed without appropriate cover at P0. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 27 March 2018. |
|
20/03/2018 |
Dust was observed from grinding works at
P72. The Contractor was reminded to apply suitable mitigation measure. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 27 March 2018. |
|
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Waste / Chemical Management |
06/03/2018 |
Housekeeping should be enhanced at P82
(Portion A) and P109(Portion C) |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 20 March 2018. |
13/03/2018 |
Housekeeping should be enhanced at P97 (Portion A). |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 20 March 2018. |
|
27/03/2018 |
To clear the accumulated traffic barrier at P68 regularly. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 3 April 2018. |
|
27/03/2018 |
To clear the chemical containers as chemical waste at P68 |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 3 April 2018. |
|
Landscape & Visual Impact |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Permits/Licences |
13/03/2018 |
The expired Construction Noise Permit should
be removed at Portion C entrance. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 3 April 2018. |
Other |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Cultural
Heritage (Sha Lo Wan
(West) Archaeological Site) |
27/3/2018 |
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, 1592 m3 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.