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 2nd, 8th, 15th,
23rd and 29th May 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 29th May
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 |
15/05/2018 |
Properly cover the stockpile of dusty materials or
other appropriate dust mitigation measures at between P81 and P82 to avoid
dust generation. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 May 2018. |
|
23/05/2018 |
Provide dust mitigation measures (e.g. water
spraying) for the unpaved site area at WA4. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 29 May 2018. |
|
|
29/05/2018 |
To provide dust mitigation measures (e.g.
water spraying) for the unpaved site area at near P81-P83. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 5 June 2018. |
|
|
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
2/05/2018 |
To provide a proper label for chemical container at WA4. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 8 May 2018. |
|
2/05/2018 |
To clear the damaged traffic barriers at WA4. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 8 May 2018. |
|
|
8/05/2018 |
To clear the damaged traffic barrier and
accumulated waste at P82 and P97. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 May 2018. |
|
|
15/05/2018 |
Chemical container at near P107 (Portion C)
shall be stored properly with secondary spill containment. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 23 May 2018. |
|
|
23/05/2018 |
Clear the oil stains at near the generator
as chemical waste at WA4. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 29 May 2018. |
|
|
29/05/2018 |
To clear the damaged traffic barrier at P83. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 5 June 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) |
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, 2635
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.