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 3rd, 10th, 17th,
24th and 31st July 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 24th July
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 19th inspection
to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site was conducted on 19th June 2018 and next inspection
will be conducted in September 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 |
10/7/2018 |
Ponding water should be avoided at WA4. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 17 July 2018. |
|
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Air Quality |
24/7/2018 |
NRMM labels should be provided for the generator and the air
compressor at P56. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 31 July 2018. |
|
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Waste / Chemical Management |
03/7/2018 |
To provide drip tray for the chemical containers
at near P82. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 July 2018. |
|
03/7/2018 |
To clear the damaged traffic barriers at
near P82 and Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 10 July 2018. |
|
|
10/7/2018 |
To clear the accumulated waste on the sheet pile at WA4. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 17 July 2018. |
|
|
17/7/2018 |
Housekeeping should be enhanced at Portion
C. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 24 July 2018. |
|
|
24/7/2018 |
Oil stains at P56 should be properly cleared
as chemical waste. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 31 July 2018. |
|
|
24/7/2018 |
To clear the construction waste and set up a
proper tree protection zone at near P82. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 31 July 2018. |
|
|
31/7/2018 |
To provide a drip tray for the chemical
containers at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 7 August 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) |
19/6/2018 |
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, 52 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.