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 4th, 11th,
18th and 26th September 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 18th
September 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 20th inspection
to the Sha Lo Wan (West) Archaeological Site was conducted on 18th September
2018 and next inspection will be conducted in December 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 |
04/9/2018 |
To clear the stagnant water in the tank at
P82. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 18 September 2018. |
26/9/2018 |
Clear the muddy water at near P82. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 2 October 2018. |
|
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Air Quality |
11/9/2018 |
To provide mitigation measure (e.g.
watering) during loading / unloading of dusty material to avoid dust
generation. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 18 September 2018. |
18/9/2018 |
To keep site entrance clean and free from
dust at near P81. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 26 September 2018. |
|
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
Waste / Chemical Management |
04/9/2018 |
To provide drip
tray for the chemical containers at P82. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 18 September 2018. |
18/9/2018 |
To provide drip
tray for the chemical container at near P82. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 26 September 2018. |
|
26/9/2018 |
Clear the oil stain properly at near P82. |
Rectification/improvement
was observed during the follow-up audit session on 2 October 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) |
19/9/2018 |
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, 291 m3 inert
C&D materials was 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.