6.1 Site inspections were carried out on a weekly basis to monitor the timely implementation of proper environmental pollution control and mitigation measures for the Project. In the reporting month, 4 site inspections were carried out on 4, 15, 19 and 26 September 2006. The findings of the landscape and visual audits in the reporting month are presented separately in Section 5. The environmental site inspection summaries are attached in Appendix G. Particular observations are described as follows:
Water Quality
·
No marine works were undertaken at Sham Tseng Reclamation Works Area in the
reporting month. Therefore, no marine water quality impact was noted from this
works area.
·
Some slope surfaces above Ting Kau Nullah, stream of Vista
·
Soil debris was found in Ting Kau Nullah, u-channel at E03B, under E02B and gullies at RW42.
·
The beaches along
Air Quality
·
Mud trail were found outside site exit of RW90, FB06,
Ting Kau Roundabout and Slope 13. The Contractor was requested
to clean up the mud trails and to properly practice wheel-washing.
·
Fugitive dust was observed from the haul road above
Slope 42 when there was vehicle movement. The Contractor was requested to
dampen the haul road.
·
TKC appeared dry and the Contractor was requested to
dampen the area.
·
No enclosure and watering was
provided to the soil nail installation above Ting Kau
Nullah and fugitive dust was observed. The Contractor
was requested to provide dust suppression measures.
Chemical and Waste Management
·
Bags of general refuse were found under
·
Oil stains and the contaminated soil under
·
C&D waste at E03B, under
Review of Environmental Monitoring Procedures
6.2 The monitoring works conducted by the Environmental Team were inspected regularly. The observations have been recorded for the monitoring works and summarised as follows:
Air Quality Monitoring
·
The monitoring team recorded the observations around the monitoring
stations within and outside of the construction site.
·
The monitoring team recorded the temperature and general weather
condition on the monitoring day.
Noise Monitoring
·
The monitoring team recorded the observations around the monitoring
stations, which might affect the results.
·
Major noise sources were identified and recorded.
·
The monitoring stations (MN6 & MN7) had been suspended since 21 July
2003 as the premises were not occupied and were not considered as noise
sensitive receivers for the time being. However, monitoring events will be
resumed if the premises are occupied for residential uses in the future.
Water Quality Monitoring
·
The monitoring team recorded the observations around the monitoring
stations within and outside of the construction site.
·
The monitoring team recorded the temperature and general weather
condition on the monitoring day.
·
EPD and AFCD accepted ET’s proposal on temporary suspension of water
quality monitoring programme, which was submitted in January 2005. However, as
informed by the ER, as some marine works might be conducted in the near future,
the proposal on suspension would be postponed until completion of these marine
works.
Assessment of Environmental Monitoring Results
6.3 All monitoring results were audited against the A/L levels and any exceedance would be validated and issued where necessary.
6.4 The monitoring results in this reporting period were comparable with those of baseline period. Detailed discussions were given in Section 2, 3 and 4 of this Report.
Advice on the Solid and Liquid Waste Management Status
6.5 The Contractor’s registration as a chemical waste producer for this Project had been approved. The CWSA locating outside Golden Villa was properly maintained in the reporting month.
6.6 Waste disposal continued in September 2006. Trip ticket system was implemented for all offsite waste disposal. The Contractor kept all trip tickets. Table 6.1 summarises the waste disposal in the reporting month.
Table
6.1 Waste Disposal in the
Reporting Month
|
Waste Type |
Status |
Destination |
Quantity |
|
C&D waste and general refuse |
25 Trucks |
||
|
C&D material: Excavated soil, rocks, etc. |
For reuse internally or in other Contracts |
AFCD Term Contract TCJ315 |
0 Trucks |
|
To public fills |
Fill Bank at TM Area 38 |
65 Trucks |
|
|
To sorting facilities |
Construction Waste Sorting Facility at TM Area 38 |
Nil |
|
|
Chemical waste |
Spent oil, paint, paint thinner, adhesive diesel |
Collected by
licensed collector |
Nil |
6.7 Toilets at the site office in Tsuen Wan were connected to foul sewers. For the remaining works areas, the Contractor had provided chemical toilets for the workers. They were maintained properly.
Environmental Licences and Permits
6.8 No new environmental permit and licence was applied or obtained in the reporting month. The status of all permits/licences obtained/in used during the reporting period is summarised in Table 6.2.
Table 6.2 Summary of Environmental Licensing and
Permit Status
|
Description |
Permit No. |
Valid Period |
Remarks |
|
|
From |
To |
|||
|
Environmental
Permit |
EP-095/2001 |
|
- |
For
dredging and reclamation of about |
|
Chemical
Waste Registration |
5213-334-C1169-02 |
|
- |
For
disposal of spend oil, paint, paint thinner, adhesive diesel |
|
Effluent Discharge
Licence |
EP742/334/0056I |
|
|
For
discharge of industrial trade effluent into inshore waters in Western Buffer
Water Control Zone |
Implementation Status of Environmental Mitigation Measures
6.9 An updated summary of the Environmental Mitigation Implementation Schedule (EMIS) is presented in Appendix H. Most of the necessary mitigation measures were implemented properly. Any deficiencies were noted in the remarks of the schedule.
6.10 In response to the site audit findings, the Contractor carried out corrective actions. Table 6.3 indicates the deficiencies observed in the month and corresponding corrective actions implemented.
Table 6.3 Corrective Actions by Contractor on
Audit Findings
|
Site Audit Finding |
Observed Date |
Corrective Actions
Undertaken |
|
Some
slope surfaces above Ting Kau Nullah,
stream of Vista |
4/9, 15/9, 19/9,
26/9 |
Slope above |
|
Soil
debris was found in Ting Kau Nullah,
u-channel at E03B, under E02B and gullies at RW42. |
4/9, 15/9, 19/9,
26/9 |
The Contractor was requested to clear the soil debris in the drainage
system. |
|
C&D
waste at E03B, under |
4/9, 15/9, 19/9,
26/9 |
C&D waste under |
|
Fugitive dust was observed from the haul road above Slope 42 when
there was vehicle movement. |
4/9 |
No fugitive dust was observed from Slope 42 on 15 September. |
|
No enclosure and watering was provided to the
soil nail installation above Ting Kau Nullah and fugitive dust was observed. |
26/9 |
The Contractor was requested to provide dust suppression measures. |
|
Bags
of general refuse were found under |
19/9 |
Bags of general refuse under |
|
Mud trail were found outside site exit of RW90, FB06, Ting Kau Roundabout and Slope 13. |
4/9, 15/9, 19/9,
26/9 |
The site exit at FB06 and Ting Kau
Roundabout was cleaned on 19 September. Site exit at Slope 13 was closed on
26 September. The Contractor was requested to clean up the mud trails and to
properly practice wheel-washing at site exit of RW90. |
|
Oil stains and the contaminated soil under |
4/9, 15/9, 19/9 |
Contaminated soil under |
|
TKC appeared dry |
26/9 |
The Contractor was requested to dampen the area. |
Summary of Exceedances of the Environmental Quality Performance Limit
6.11
All 1-hour TSP, 24-hour TSP and
noise monitoring results complied with the
6.12 68 water quality exceedances were recorded in the reporting month. NOE was issued to EPD, AFCD, ER, IC(E) and the Contractor after each monitoring event. As discussed in Section 4, all these exceedances were not associated with the Project. All the NOEs are attached in Appendix I.
Summary of Complaints, Notifications of Summons and Successful Prosecutions
6.13 No environmental complaint, notification of summons and prosecution was received in the reporting month.
6.14 Summary of environmental complaints and prosecutions was given in Table 6.4
Table 6.4 Summary of Environmental Complaints and
Prosecutions
|
Issue |
Complaints logged |
Summons served |
Successful Prosecution |
|||
|
Sep 06 |
Cumulative |
Sep 06 |
Cumulative |
Sep 06 |
Cumulative |
|
|
Noise |
0 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Air quality |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Water quality |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Other environmental issue |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Total |
0 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |