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, 9th,
16th and 23rd October 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 23rd
October 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 |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Ecology |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Air Quality |
2/10/2018 |
To provide mitigation measure (e.g.
watering) to the dusty material at near P81 for dust suppression. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit
session on 9 October 2018. |
|
Noise |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
N/A(1) |
|
Waste /
Chemical Management |
2/10/2018 |
To provide drip
tray for the chemical containers at Portion C. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit
session on 9 October 2018. |
|
9/10/2018 |
To provide drip
tray for the chemical containers at near P81. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit
session on 16 October 2018. |
|
|
16/10/2018 |
Accumulated
construction waste were observed at Portion C. The contractor was reminded to
clear them regularly. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit
session on 23 October 2018. |
|
|
23/10/2018 |
To clear the
accumulated waste at near P81. |
Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit
session on 30 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, 261 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.