HY-2013-17_EM&A Report

This is the twenty-eighth monthly Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) Report for Proposed Road Improvement Works in West Kowloon Reclamation Development – Phase 1. The project commenced on 6 February 2016. This report documents the finding of EM&A Works conducted from 1 May 2018 to 31 May 2018.

Environmental Monitoring and Audit Progress

Air Quality Monitoring

1-hr Total Suspended Particulates (TSP) monitoring and 24-hr TSP monitoring were carried out on 3, 8, 14, 19, 25 and 31 May 2018.

Noise Monitoring

30-min LAeq noise monitoring was carried out on 3, 8, 14, 19, 25 and 31 May 2018.

Waste Management

According to Contractor’s waste flow data, 2375.34 tonnes of inert C&D materials and 26.76 tonnes of general refuse were generated and disposed.

Landscape and Visual Impact

Bi-weekly inspections were conducted on 4 and 18 May 2018. Most of the necessary mitigation measures have been implemented. Details of the audit findings and implementation status are presented in Section 6.

Environmental Site Inspection

Joint weekly inspections were conducted by representatives of the Contract Administrator, Engineer, Contractor and ET on 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May 2018. The representative of the IEC conducted the site inspection on 16 May 2018. Details of the audit findings and implementation status are presented in Section 6.

Environmental Exceedance / Non-compliance / Compliant / Summons and Successful Prosecution

No exceedance of action level and limit level was recorded for TSP. Seven exceedances were recorded at NM2 on 31 May 2018 and NM4 on 3, 8, 14, 19, 25 and 31 May 2018 for Noise. No Non-compliance event, notification of summons and successful prosecution against the Project were received in this reporting month.

EPD received a complaint from Miss Wu of Grand Austin MO about heavy traffic and traffic congestion at Canton Road caused noise nuisance to residents of Grand Austin. Letter from EPD by email was received on 23 May 2018. ET had conducted an investigation with the representatives of the Project Proponent, RE, IEC and the Contractor on 28 May 2018 to review the findings and resolve the concern. Based on the investigation results and the requirements of EIA Report, Environmental Permit and EM&A Manual, the complaint from Miss Wu should not be caused by this Project. The Complaint Investigation Report is preparing by the ET and will be submitted to EPD in early June 2018. The details of the investigation report and complaint log will be shown in the next EM&A Report.

Variation in Construction Method

No variation in construction method from the proposed construction programme was made and affected the EM&A.

Future Key Issues

The major construction works to be undertaken in the next reporting month include:

· Portion I – Underground Investigation Works

· Portion I – Utilities Diversion Works

· Portion I – Piling Construction Works

· Portion I – Pile Cap, Pier and Bridge Deck Construction Works

· Portion Q – Road Works

· Portion HA – Underground Investigation Works

· Portion HA – Utilities Diversion Works

· Portion HA – Piling Construction Works

· Portion HA – Pile Cap, Pier and Bridge Deck Construction Works

· Portion HA – E&M Installation and Road Works

· Portion J – Street Furniture Installation

Potential environmental impacts arising from the above construction activities are mainly associated with dust, construction noise, water quality and waste management. The Contractor has been reminded to properly implement dust, construction noise and water quality control measures as well as proper waste management in order to minimize the potential environmental impacts due to the construction works of this Project.

1 Introduction

1.1 The Project

This is a road improvement project in West Kowloon Reclamation Development (WKRD) for completing the developments and the commissioning of the new transport facilities.

Apart from the additional traffic impacts arising from the major development and transport facilities in WKRD, several major junctions in the area are currently operating with insufficient capacity causing serious congestion to some existing major road corridors such as Jordan Road (JRD), Ferry Street (FST) and Canton Road (CRD).

To enhance the road network of the area, Transport Department commissioned the“West Kowloon Reclamation Development Traffic Study” which identified and recommended Core and Additional Schemes together with the improvement works at the junction of CRD/FST/JRD. Implementation of these schemes would enable most of the key road junctions in the study area to operate with spare capacity, and the traffic queue length would also be reduced avoiding blockage to the upstream junctions

The Environmental Team (ET), Environmental Pioneers & Solutions Limited (EPSL), was appointed by Vibro Construction Co. Ltd. to undertake the Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) programme during construction phase of the Proposed Road Improvement Works in West Kowloon Reclamation Development – Phase 1. The project proponent is Highways Department. This is a Designated Project under the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (Cap.499). The No. of Environment Permit is EP-455/2013.

The construction works and EM&A programme of this project was commenced on 6February 2016. The construction programme and project layout plan are shown in Appendix A.

1.2 Construction Programme and Activities

A summary of the major construction activities undertaken in this reporting period is shown as follows.

· Portion I – Underground Investigation Works

· Portion I – Utilities Diversion Works

· Portion I – Piling Construction Works

· Portion I – Pile Cap, Pier and Bridge Deck Construction Works

· Portion Q – Road Works

· Portion HA – Underground Investigation Works

· Portion HA – Utilities Diversion Works

· Portion HA – Piling Construction Works

· Portion HA – Pile Cap, Pier and Bridge Deck Construction Works

· Portion HA – E&M Installation and Road Works

· Portion J – Street Furniture Installation

1.3 Project Organization

The project organization chart and contact details are shown in Appendix B.

1.4 Status of Environmental Licences, Notification and Permits

A summary of the relevant permits, licences, and notifications on environmental protection for this Project is presented in Table 1.4.1.

Table 1.4.1 Summary of the Status of Environmental Licences, Notification and Permits

Permit / License No.	Valid Period		Status	Remark
Permit / License No.	From	To	Status	Remark
Notification pursuant to Air Pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation
Ref. No. 386894	23/03/2015	N/A	Valid	/
Effluent Discharge License
WT00021818-2015	18/06/2015	30/06/2020	Valid	Portion I
WT00021822-2015	18/06/2015	30/06/2020	Valid	Portion HA
WT00021825-2015	18/06/2015	30/06/2020	Valid	Portion J
WT00021826-2015	18/06/2015	30/06/2020	Valid	Portion Q
WT00021903-2015	26/06/2015	30/06/2020	Valid	Works area 1
Waste Disposal (Charges for Disposal of Construction Waste) Regulation
Billing Account No.7022012	31/03/2015	N/A	Valid	/
Registration of Chemical Waste Producer
WPN5213-229-V2215-01	01/06/2015	N/A	Valid	/
Construction Noise Permit
GW-RE1183-15	04/12/2015	03/06/2016	Expire	Portion HA
GW-RE0469-16	04/06/2016	03/12/2016	Expire	Portion HA
GW-RE0330-17	25/04/2017	23/10/2017	Expire	Portion HA
PP-RE0029-17	18/10/2017	16/04/2018	Expire	Portion HA

2 Air Quality Monitoring

2.1 Monitoring Locations

According to the EM&A Manual Section 3.5, four impact monitoring locations have been established for air quality monitoring, which are summarized in Table 2.1.1.

Table 2.1.1 Air Quality Monitoring Locations

Identification No.	Monitoring Location	Description	Parameter
AM1	Marine Department New Yau Ma Tei Public Cargo Working Area Administrative Building	Ground Floor Face to Hoi Po Road	1-hr TSP 24-hr TSP
AM2	Garden Building	Ground Floor Face to Canton Road	1-hr TSP 24-hr TSP
AM3	The Cullinan I	Ground Floor Face to Nga Cheung Road	1-hr TSP 24-hr TSP
AM4	Lai Chack Middle School	Ground Floor Face to Canton Road	1-hr TSP 24-hr TSP

Due to the rejection from the representatives/ property management of the premises, high volume samplers are not feasible to be installed at AM3 and AM4 for the 24-hr TSP monitoring. Alternative locations AM3-B and AM4-A are proposed accordingly. The monitoring locations are summarized in Table 2.1.2. The details of monitoring location plan are shown in Appendix C.

Alternative monitoring location AM4-A is adjacent to the construction site of Xiqu Centre. Power supply for AM4-A was temporarily provided by the Main Contractor of Xiqu Centre, Hip Hing Engineering Co. Ltd.. Due to the outside surface works and drainage works of Xiqu Centre, the power distribution box under Hip Hing Engineering Co. Ltd. was relocated. The power supply to AM4-A has been cut off from early August 2017. 24hr-TSP monitoring at AM4-A was ceased from August 2017. The Contractor and ET are keeping in search of another alternative location to install the HVS and the power supply for AM4-A. On the other hand, major road works (excavation and utilities diversion) are approximately to be completed in Portion Q (close to AM4-A). The Contractor will review the construction works with ET and ER to deliberate on the possibility of suspending 24-hr TSP monitoring at AM4/AM4-A.

Table 2.1.2 Air Quality Monitoring Locations

ID No.	Monitoring Location	Description	Coordinates	Parameter
AM1	Marine Department New Yau Ma Tei Public Cargo Working Area Administrative Building	Ground Floor Face to Hoi Po Road	22°18’44.8”N 114°09’37.4”E	1-hr TSP
AM2	Garden Building	Ground Floor Face to Canton Road	22°18’12.7”N 114°10’05.7”E	1-hr TSP
AM3	The Cullinan I	Ground Floor Face to Nga Cheung Road	22°18’22.0”N 114°09’39.3”E	1-hr TSP
AM4	Lai Chack Middle School	Ground Floor Face to Canton Road	22°18’05.4”N 114°10’05.3”E	1-hr TSP
AM1	Marine Department New Yau Ma Tei Public Cargo Working Area Administrative Building	Rooftop Face to Hoi Po Road	22°18’44.8”N 114°09’37.4”E	24-hr TSP
AM2	Garden Building	Ground Floor Face to Canton Road	22°18’12.7”N 114°10’05.7”E	24-hr TSP
AM3-B^*1	The Cullinan II (W Hong Kong)	Ground Floor Face to The Cullinan II	22°18’16.3”N 114°09’34.5”E	24-hr TSP
AM4-A	Tsim Sha Tsui Fire Station	Ground Floor Face to Canton Road	22°18’05.5”N 114°10’04.0”E	24-hr TSP

Remark:

^*1Monitoring station was amended from AM3-A to AM3-B from October 2016. AM3-B is located at the site boundary of Scheme I. There is no obstacle between the site (dust emission source) and monitoring point. It is more representative for monitoring the dust impact caused by the construction activities.

2.2 Monitoring Frequency

For 1-hr TSP monitoring, the sampling frequency is at least three times in every six days when the highest dust impact occurs.

For 24-hr TSP monitoring, the sampling frequency is once in every six days when the highest dust impact occurs.

Monitoring was carried out on 3, 8, 14, 19, 25 and 31 May 2018.

2.3 Monitoring Equipment

1-hr TSP monitoring was carried out by the portable dust meters. A comparison test for the portable dust meters with the HVS was carried out to ensure the accuracy for direct reading of the portable dust meter. 24-hr TSP monitoring was carried out by the high volume samplers. The monitoring equipment is listed in Table 2.3.1 and Calibration Certificates of the equipment are shown in Appendix D.

Table 2.3.1 Air Quality Monitoring Equipment

Equipment	Manufacturer & Model No.	Serial No.	Latest Calibration Date	Next Calibration Date
Portable Dust Meter	TSI AM520	5201707009	15/12/2017	14/12/2018
		5201707010	15/12/2017	14/12/2018
		5201707011	15/12/2017	14/12/2018
		5201707012	15/12/2017	14/12/2018
High Volume Sampler	Tisch TE-5170	0001	04/04/2018	03/06/2018
		0002	04/04/2018	03/06/2018
		0003	04/04/2018	03/06/2018
Calibration Kit	Tisch TE-5028A	3371	30/05/2017	29/05/2018

2.4 Monitoring Methodology and Parameters

Measurements of 1-hr TSP monitoring were taken by a Dust Trak aerosol monitor or its equivalent that is a portable and battery-operated laser photometer capable of performing real time 1-hr TSP measurements.

Field monitoring procedures are as follows:

· The monitoring station was set at a point 1m from the exterior of the sensitive receivers building façade and set at a position 1.2m above the ground.

· The battery condition was checked to ensure good functioning of the dust monitor.

· Zero Cal was conducted to the dust monitor to each test for ensuring more accurate data.

· Logging setup and Instrument setup such as log interval, test length, number of test and impactor adaptor will set as follows:

- log interval : 1min

- test length : 60mins

- number of test : 3

- Impactor adaptor: 100µ

· Start the monitoring lasting 3 hours for each monitoring location

· At the end of the monitoring period, the Average, Maximum and Minimum of each TSP test shall be recorded. In addition on a standard record sheet.

Measurements of 24-hr TSP monitoring were taken by High Volume Samplers (HVSs).

HVSs fitted with appropriate sampling inlets were employed for air quality monitoring. Each sampler was composed of a motor, a filter holder, a flow controller and a sampling inlet and its performance specification complies with that required by USEPA Standard Title 40, Code of Federation Regulations Chapter 1 (Part 50).

Installation of HVSs:

· A horizontal platform with appropriate support to secure the samplers against gusty wind should be provided;

· No two samplers should be placed less than 2 meters apart;

· The distance between the sampler and an obstacle, such as buildings, must be at least twice the height that the obstacle protrudes above the sampler;

· A minimum of 2 meters of separation from walls, parapets and penthouses is required for rooftop samplers;

· A minimum of 2 meters separation from any supporting structure, measured horizontally is required;

· No furnace or incinerator flue is nearby;

· Airflow around the sampler is unrestricted;

· The sampler is more than 20 meters from the dripline;

· Any wire fence and gate, to protect the sampler, should not cause any obstruction during monitoring;

· Permission must be obtained to set up the samplers and to obtain access to the monitoring stations; and

· A secured supply of electricity is needed to operate the samplers.

Data of wind speed and wind direction was extracted from King’s Park Meteorological Station of Hong Kong Observatory. The collection of wind data meets the prescribed criteria in S.3.4.3 of the EM&A Manual.

Other relevant data such as monitoring location, time, weather conditions and any other special phenomena at the construction site were recorded during the measurement period.

2.5 Maintenance and Calibration

Dust Trak aerosol monitors were calibrated by the manufacturer or a HOKLAS Laboratory for every year and on-site Zero Cal before every monitoring. HVSs were calibrated after installation and re-calibrated on bi-monthly basis.

2.6 Quality Assurance / Quality Control Results and Detection Limits

The portable dust meter was calibrated annually by the manufacturer or a HOKLAS laboratory. HVSs were first been calibrated after installation and repeated on bi-monthly basis. Calibration Kit for HVSs was calibrated annually by the manufacturer or a HOKLAS laboratory. The detection limits of the HVSs meet with the prescribed standard. Calibration details and current Calibration Certificates are shown in Appendix D.

2.7 Action and Limit Level for 1-hr TSP and 24-hr TSP

The Action and Limit levels for air quality impact monitoring results at all monitoring locations are summarized in Table 2.7.1, which would be applied for compliance assessment of air quality for this project. If the air quality monitoring results at any monitoring stations exceeded the criteria, the actions in accordance with the Event and Action Plan in Table 2.7.2 shall be taken.

Table 2.7.1 Established TSP Actions and Limit Level

Monitoring Locations	Monitoring Parameter	Action Level (µg/m³)	Limit Level (µg/m³)
AM1	1-hr TSP	288	500
AM2		299	500
AM3		299	500
AM4		303	500
AM1	24-hr TSP	157	260
AM2		183	260
AM3-B		177	260
AM4-A		176	260

Table 2.7.2 Event and action Plan for Air Quality

2.8 Monitoring Results and Observations

1-hr TSP monitoring was conducted at four monitoring locations. The monitoring results are summarized in Table 2.8.1. 24-hr TSP monitoring was conducted at three monitoring locations. The monitoring results are summarized in Table 2.8.2. Detailed impact monitoring data of 1-hr TSP, 24-hr TSP and meteorological data are shown in Appendix E.

Table 2.8.1 Summary of average 1-hr TSP monitoring data

Monitoring Locations	Average 1-hr TSP (µg/m³)	Range 1-hr TSP (µg/m³)	Action Level (µg/m³)	Limit Level (µg/m³)
AM1	43	29 – 77	288	500
AM2	52	32 – 84	299	500
AM3	44	27 – 76	299	500
AM4	49	32 – 65	303	500

Table 2.8.2 Summary of average 24-hr TSP monitoring data

Monitoring Locations	Average 24-hr TSP (µg/m³)	Range 24-hr TSP (µg/m³)	Action Level (µg/m³)	Limit Level (µg/m³)
AM1	41	34 – 57	157	260
AM2	45	29 – 75	183	260
AM3-B	43	16 – 77	177	260
AM4-A	-	-	176	260

In accordance with the established action and limited levels for impact monitoring, there was no exceedance recorded in the reporting period.

During the monitoring period, vehicle emissions were identified as one of the dust sources for AM1, AM2, AM3, AM4 and AM3-B. TSP levels of AM2 and AM4 may be affected by the construction activities from other construction sites near Canton Road.

2.9 Monitoring Schedule for Next Reporting Month

TSP monitoring for next reporting month is scheduled on 6, 12, 16, 22 and 28 June 2018.

3 Noise Monitoring

3.1 Monitoring Locations

According to the EM&A Manual Section 4.5, five impact monitoring locations have been established for noise impact monitoring during the construction phase of the project, which are summarized in Table 3.1.1. The details of monitoring location plan are shown in Appendix C.

Table 3.1.1 Noise Monitoring Locations

Identification No.	Noise Monitoring Location	Description	Measurement Type
NM1	Sorrento - Tower 1^*1	Podium Level^*1 Face to Nga Cheung Road	Façade
NM2	Yau Ma Ti Catholic Primary School (Hoi Wang Road )	Ground Floor Face to Hoi Ting Road	Façade
NM3	The Cullinan I	Ground Floor Face to Nga Cheung Road	Façade
NM4	Lai Chack Middle School	Ground Floor Face to Canton Road	Façade
NM5	Yue Tak Building	Ground Floor Face to Jordan Road	Façade

Remark:

^*1According to EPD’s comment and requirement for EM&A Report (February 2016) on 7 April 2016, noise measurement at NM1 was relocated from the ground level (roadside) of Nga Cheung Road to podium level of the Sorrenti Tower 1 starting from June 2016.

3.2 Monitoring Frequency

The regular monitoring for each location was performed on a weekly basis.

Monitoring was carried out on 3, 8, 14, 19, 25 and 31 May 2018.

3.3 Monitoring Equipment

Noise monitoring was conducted by using BSWA 806 / SVANTEK 971 which complied with the International Electrotechnical Commission Publications 61672:2002 (Type 1), 60651:1979 (Type 1) and 60804:1985 (Type 1) Specifications as referred to the Technical Memorandum to the Noise Control Ordinance. The equipment was calibrated and verified by certified laboratory to ensure they can perform to the same level of accuracy as stated in the manufacturer’s specification. Before and after the baseline measurement, the reading of sound level meter was checked with the acoustic calibrator and the measurements were accepted as valid if the calibration levels before and after the noise measurement agreed to within 1.0 dB. The measurement equipment is listed in Table 3.3.1 and Calibration Certificates of the equipment are shown in Appendix D.

Table 3.3.1 Equipment List for Noise Monitoring

Equipment	Manufacturer & Model No.	Precision Grade	Serial No.	Latest Calibration Date	Next Calibration Date
Sound level meter	SVANTEK 971	IEC61672 Type 1	61421	28/09/2017	27/09/2018
Sound level meter	SVANTEK 971	IEC61672 Type 1	56272	11/12/2017	10/12/2018
Acoustical calibrator	SVANTEK ST-120	IEC 942 Type 1	150305805	19/11/2017	18/11/2018
Acoustical calibrator	SVANTEK SV30A	IEC 942 Type 1	7908	09/12/2017	08/12/2018

3.4 Monitoring Methodology and Parameters

The construction noise level was measured in terms of the A-weighted equivalent continuous sound pressure level, L_Aeq. L_Aeq (30minutes) was used as the monitoring parameter for the impact monitoring in the time period between 0700 to 1900 hours on normal weekdays.

In case of non-compliance with the construction noise criteria, more frequent monitoring, as specified in the Action plan in Table 3.6.2, shall be carried out. This additional monitoring shall be carried out until the recorded noise levels are rectified or proved to be irrelevant to the construction activities.

Field monitoring procedures are as follows:

· The monitoring station was set at a point 1m from the exterior of the sensitive receivers building façade and set at a position 1.2m above the ground.

· The battery condition was checked to ensure good functioning of the meter.

· Parameters such as frequency weighting, the time weighting and the measurement time will set as follows:

- frequency weighting : A

- time weighting : Fast

· Prior to and after noise measurement, the meter shall be calibrated using the calibrator for 94.0 dB at 1000 Hz. If the difference in the calibration level before and after measurement is more than 1.0 dB, the measurement will considered invalid and repeat of noise measurement is required after re-calibration or repair of the equipment.

· The wind speed at the monitoring station shall be checked with the portable wind meter.

· Noise monitoring should be cancelled in the presence of fog, rain, and wind with a steady speed exceeding 5 m/s, or wind with gusts exceeding 10 m/s. Noise measurement should be paused during periods of high intrusive noise if possible and observation shall be recorded when intrusive noise is not avoided.

· At the end of the monitoring period, the Leq, L₁₀ and L₉₀ shall be recorded. In addition, site conditions and noise sources should be recorded on a standard record sheet.

3.5 Maintenance and Calibration

Monitoring equipment was calibrated by the HOKLAS Laboratory for every year and on-site calibrated before and after every monitoring.

3.6 Quality Assurance / Quality Control Results and Detection Limits

The sound level meter and calibrator were calibrated annually by the HOKLAS laboratory. The detection limits of the sound level meter meet with the prescribed standard. Calibration details and current Calibration Certificates are shown in Appendix D.

3.7 Action and Limit Level for Construction Noise

The Action and Limit levels for construction noise are defined in Table 3.7.1. Should exceedance of the criteria occur, action in accordance with the Action Plan in Table 3.7.2 shall be carried out.

Table 3.7.1 Action and Limit Levels for Construction Noise at all Sensitive Receivers

Monitoring Locations	Building Type	Time Period	Action Level	Limit Level
NM1	Residential	Daytime 0700 – 1900 hrs on normal weekdays	When one documented complaint is received	75 dB(A)
NM2	Education			70 dB(A) / 65dB(A)*
NM3	Residential			75 dB(A)
NM4	Education			70 dB(A) / 65dB(A)*
NM5	Residential			75 dB(A)

*Remark: 70dB(A) and 65dB(A) for schools during normal teaching periods and school examination periods, respectively.

Table 3.7.2 Event / Action Plan for Construction Noise

3.8 Monitoring Results and Observations

Noise impact monitoring was conducted at five monitoring locations. The monitoring results are summarized in Table 3.8.1. Detailed impact monitoring data of noise are shown in Appendix F1.

Table 3.8.1 Summary of average noise monitoring data

Monitoring Locations	Monitoring Date	Baseline Level (dB(A))	L_Aeq¹ (dB(A))*	Re-M² L_Aeq (dB(A))*	Action Level (dB(A))	Limit Level (dB(A))
NM1	3/5/2018	75.1	61.4	N/A	When one documented complaint is received	75 dB(A)
	8/5/2018		60.7	N/A
	14/5/2018		62.6	N/A
	19/5/2018		60.8	N/A
	25/5/2018		60.6	N/A
	31/5/2018		62.7	N/A
NM2	3/5/2018	66.5	66.8	N/A	When one documented complaint is received	70 dB(A) *³
	8/5/2018		67.2	N/A		70 dB(A) *³
	14/5/2018		67.9	N/A		70 dB(A) *³
	19/5/2018		66.6	N/A		70 dB(A) *³
	25/5/2018		67.3	N/A		70 dB(A) *³
	31/5/2018		65.8	N/A		65 dB(A) *⁴
NM3	3/5/2018	74.5	74.8	N/A	When one documented complaint is received	75 dB(A)
	8/5/2018		74.7	N/A
	14/5/2018		74.3	N/A
	19/5/2018		74.0	N/A
	25/5/2018		73.3	N/A
	31/5/2018		73.1	N/A
NM4	3/5/2018	73.3	73.9	74.1	When one documented complaint is received	70 dB(A) *³
	8/5/2018		73.0	74.1		70 dB(A) *³
	14/5/2018		74.1	74.8		70 dB(A) *³
	19/5/2018		74.8	74.4		70 dB(A) *³
	25/5/2018		74.2	73.4		70 dB(A) *³
	31/5/2018		73.4	74.0		70 dB(A) *³
NM5	3/5/2018	71.8	71.3	N/A	When one documented complaint is received	75 dB(A)
	8/5/2018		70.9	N/A
	14/5/2018		72.8	N/A
	19/5/2018		71.5	N/A
	25/5/2018		70.7	N/A
	31/5/2018		72.1	N/A

Remark:

^*1Measured result would be rounded down before comparison with the limit level

^*2Repeat noise measurement when exceedance is recorded

^*370dB(A) for schools during normal teaching periods. School schedule is shown in Appendix F2

^*465dB(A) for schools examination periods. School schedule is shown in Appendix F2

In accordance with the established action and limited levels for impact monitoring, seven exceedances were recorded at NM2 on 31 May 2018 and NM4 on 3, 8, 14, 19, 25 and 31 May 2018. Noise measurement was repeated for confirming the findings and identifying the noise source for each exceedance according to the event and action plan.

The noise source for causing exceedances at NM2 was from other construction site, Design and Construction of West Kowloon Government Offices (DCWKGO), which located at No.11 Hoi Ting Road. The construction site of DCWKGO is located between Portion J and the NM2 and close to the NM2. The NM2 was directly affected by the noise generated from the construction site of DCWKGO. The exceedances were not caused by the construction works of this project. And all the recorded noise levels during the reporting period were close to the baseline noise level.

The noise source for causing exceedances at NM4 was from the traffic of Canton Road. The NM4 was directly affected by the noise generated from the traffic. The recorded monitoring results at the NM4 were near the baseline noise level. The exceedances were not caused by the construction works of this project.

During the monitoring period, traffic noise was identified as one of the noise source for NM2, NM3, NM4 and NM5. Noise levels of NM3 may be influenced by the construction activities from other construction sites near Nga Cheung Road. Noise level of NM2 may be influenced by construction activities from other construction sites near Hoi Ting Road. Noise levels of NM4 and NM5 may be influenced by the construction activities from other construction sites near Canton Road.

3.9 Monitoring Schedule for Next Reporting Month

Noise monitoring for next reporting month is scheduled on 6, 12, 16, 22 and 28 June 2018.

4 Solid and Liquid Waste Management Status

With reference to relevant handling records and trip tickets of this Project, the quantities of different types of waste generated in the reporting month are summarised in Table 4.1. During this reporting month, inert C&D materials and general refuse were generated and disposed. No mixed waste was generated. No chemical waste was generated and collected by licensed collector. No paper, plastic and metal was recycled. Detail of waste management data is presented in Appendix G.

Table 4.1 Quantities of Waste Disposed from the Project

Reporting Month	Quantity
	C&D Materials (inert) ^(a)	C&D Materials (non-inert) ^(b)
		General Refuse	Mixed Waste	Chemical Waste	Recycled materials
					Paper/ cardboard	Plastics	Metals
	(in ‘000kg)	(in ‘000kg)	(in ‘000kg)	(in ‘000kg)	(in ‘000kg)	(in ‘000kg)	(in ‘000kg)
May 2018	2375.34	26.76	0	0	0	0	0
Notes: (a) Inert C&D materials include bricks, concrete, building debris, rubble and excavated soil. (b) Non-inert C&D materials include steel, paper/cardboard packaging waste, plastics and other wastes such as general refuse and vegetative wastes. Steel metal generated from the Project are grouped into non-inert C&D materials as the materials were not disposed of with other inert C&D materials.

Waste materials were generated during this reporting period, such as excavated waste, demolition waste and general refuse. Contractor handled, stored and disposed in accordance with good waste management practice and EPD’s regulation and requirements.

5 Landscape and Visual Impact

In accordance with the EM&A Manual, the landscape and visual mitigation measures shall be implemented to minimize the landscape and visual impacts during the construction works. The proposed monitoring program for landscape and visual impact is detailed in Table 5.1.

Table 5.1 Proposed Monitoring Program

Stage	Monitoring Task	Frequency	Report	Approval
Construction stage	Mitigation measures implementation	Bi-weekly	Landscape and Visual Impact Assessment Checklist	Registered Landscape Architect & ET Leader

Bi-weekly site inspections were conducted by representatives of the Engineer, Contractor and ET on 4 and 18 May 2018. The observations, reminders and recommendations made during the site inspections are summarized in Section 6, Table 6.1.

The implementation status of the proposed mitigation measures for landscape and visual impacts is given in Appendix H. Should non-conformity on one occur, action in accordance with the Action Plan in Table 5.2 shall be carried out.

Table 5.2 Event / Action Plan for Landsscape and Visual Impact

6 Environmental Site Inspection

6.1 Site Audit

Site audit was carried out by ET on weekly basis to monitor the timely implementation of proper environmental management practices and mitigation measures in the Project site.

Joint weekly inspections were conducted by representatives of the Contract Administrator, Engineer, Contractor and ET on 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 May 2018. The representative of the IEC conducted the site inspection on 16 May 2018. Observations were recorded and summarized in Table 6.1.

During site inspection in the reporting month, no non-compliance was identified.

6.2 Implementation Status of Environmental Mitigation Measures

According to the EM&A Manual of the Project, the mitigation measures detailed in the documents shall be implemented during the construction phase. Updated status summary of the Environmental Mitigation Implementation Schedule is provided in Appendix H.

The observations, reminders and recommendations made during the audit sessions are summarized in Table 6.1.

Table 6.1 Summary results of site inspections findings.

Date	Findings	Identification	Advice from ET	Action taken	Closing date
25 Apr 18	Construction debris and breaken concrete were not covered.	Observation	Contractor was advised to remove the debris and breaken concrete for preventing dust pollution.	Construction debris and breaken concrete were properly covered.	2 May 18
2 May 18	General refuse was observed in the works area.	Observation	Contractor was advised to properly collect the general refuse and keep the site area clean and tidy.	General refuse was collected for keeping the site clean and tidy.	9 May 18
9 May 18	Construction waste/ materials were not properly stored.	Observation	Contractor was advised to maintain the proper storage for the construction waste and materials.	Construction waste were removed.	16 May 18
9 May 18	General refuse was observed in the works area.	Observation	Contractor was advised to remove the general refuse and keep the site areas clean and tidy.	General refuse was removed.	16 May 18
16 May 18	Construction waste and general refuse were not properly sorted and stored.	Observation	Contractor was advised to sort out the different types of waste and maintain proper storage.	Construction waste and general refuse were sorted and stored in designated containers.	23 May 18
16 May 18	Overflow from water tank No. 6 was observed.	Observation	Contractor was advised to properly maintain the site drainage system and provide spare water pumps for ad hoc use.	Site drainage system was regularly checked and maintained for preventing overflow.	23 May 18
16 May 18	Construction materials/ waste were not properly stored.	Observation	Contractor was advised to remove the construction waste and store the construction materials in designated storage area.	Construction waste was removed.	23 May 18
16 May 18	Algae were observed on the surface layer of the wastewater treatment plant.	Observation	Contractor was advised to frequently clean up the wastewater treatment plant and avoid water storing in the treatment plant when the treatment process is not operated.	Wastewater treatment plant was frequently cleaned up and maintained.	23 May 18
16 May 18	Slope surface was not properly covered and protected.	Observation	Contractor was advised to completely cover and protect the slope surface by using the tarpaulin.	Slope surface was properly covered and protected.	23 May 18
23 May 18	Water spray was not implemented during the breaking works.	Observation	Contractor was advised to carry out water spring for dust suppression during the breaking works.	Water spring was implemented during the concrete breaking.	30 May 18
30 May 18	Construction materials were not properly stored.	Observation	Contractor was advised to store the construction materials in designated storage areas.	The follow-up status will be reported in the next reporting period.	N/A
Landscape and Visual Impact
2 Jun 17 16 Jun 17 30 Jun 17 14 Jul 17 28 Jul 17 11 Aug 17 25 Aug 17 8 Sep 17 22 Sep 17 6 Oct 17 20 Oct 17 3 Nov 17 17 Nov 17 28 Nov 17 15 Dec 17 29 Dec 17 12 Jan 18 26 Jan 18 9 Feb 18 23 Feb 18 9 Mar 18 23 Mar 18 6 Apr 18 19 Apr 18 4 May 18 18 May 18	Tree crown of T11(T), T12(T) and T17(T) were tied.	Observation	Contractor was advised to remove the ties.	The Contractor requested Planting sub-contractor to carry out follow up actions as soon as possible. The follow-up status will be reported in the next reporting period.	N/A
3 Nov 17 17 Nov 17 28 Nov 17 15 Dec 17 29 Dec 17 12 Jan 18 26 Jan 18 9 Feb 18 23 Feb 18 9 Mar 18 23 Mar 18 6 Apr 18 19 Apr 18 4 May 18 18 May 18	Construction materials were piled within the TPZ.	Observation	Contractor was reminded to relocate the construction materials which were piled within the TPZ	The follow-up status will be reported in the next reporting period.	N/A
4 May 18 18 May 18	Construction works were started within Scheme J, Scheme HA and Scheme Q.	Reminder	Contractor was reminded to provide TPZ with robust fence at the dripline of all retained trees in order to avoid damage to the trees and their root zones. No works were allowed to undertake within the TPZ.	N/A	N/A
4 May 18 18 May 18	WKI420(R), WKI421(R), WKI423(R), WKI424(R) and WKI425(R) with construction undergoing nearby by other parties.	Reminder	Contractor should remind Cheung Hing Construction Ltd. To provide robust foor the trees and to avoid damaging the root zone under the dripline.	N/A	N/A

7 Environmental Non-Conformance

7.1 Summary of Environmental Exceedances

No exceedance of action level and limit level was recorded for TSP. Seven exceedances were recorded at NM2 on 31 Amy 2018 and NM4 on 3, 8, 14, 19, 25 and 31 May 2018 for Noise.

7.2 Summary of Environmental Non-Compliance

No environmental non-compliance was recorded in the reporting month.

7.3 Summary of Environmental Complaint

One environmental project-related complaint was received in the reporting period.

ET had conducted an investigation with the representatives of the Project Proponent, RE, IEC and the Contractor on 28 May 2018 to review the findings and resolve the concern. Based on the investigation results and the requirements of EIA Report, Environmental Permit and EM&A Manual, the complaint from Miss Wu should not be caused by this Project. The Complaint Investigation Report is preparing by the ET and will be submitted to EPD in early June 2018. The details of the investigation report and complaint log will be shown in the next EM&A Report.

7.4 Summary of Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecution

There was no successful environmental prosecution or notification of summons received since the Project commencement.

The cumulative log for environmental exceedance, non-compliance, complaint and summon and successful prosecution since the commencement of the Project is presented in Appendix I.

8 Future Key Issues

The major construction activities in the coming month will include:

· Portion I – Underground Investigation Works

· Portion I – Utilities Diversion Works

· Portion I – Piling Construction Works

· Portion I – Pile Cap, Pier and Bridge Deck Construction Works

· Portion Q – Road Works

· Portion HA – Underground Investigation Works

· Portion HA – Utilities Diversion Works

· Portion HA – Piling Construction Works

· Portion HA – Pile Cap, Pier and Bridge Deck Construction Works

· Portion HA – E&M Installation and Road Works

· Portion J – Street Furniture Installation

9 Comment, Recommendations and Conclusions

9.1 Comment

The recommended mitigation measures accordance with the EM&A Manual had been effectively implemented to minimize the environmental impacts due to the construction. The contractor had implemented the mitigation measures to control the dust and noise impacts. No dust and noise impacts obviously affected to the environment and sensitive receivers. The follow up actions were not quickly implemented for environmental observations made during the site inspections. The environmental performance during the reporting period was considered satisfactory.

9.2 Recommendations

According to the environmental audit performed in the reporting month, the following recommendation was made:

Water / Wastewater

Ÿ To properly maintain the site drainage system and provide spare water pumps for ad hoc use.

Ÿ To frequently clean up the wastewater treatment plant and avoid water storing in the treatment plant when the treatment process is not operated.

Air Quality

Ÿ To carry out water spring for dust suppression during the breaking works.

Chemicals / Chemical waste

Ÿ N/A

Waste Management / Materials Storage / Others

Ÿ To properly collect the general refuse and keep the site area clean and tidy.

Ÿ To maintain the proper storage for the construction waste and materials.

Ÿ To sort out the different types of waste and maintain proper storage.

Ÿ To remove the construction waste and store the construction materials in designated storage area.

Visual and Landscape Impact

Ÿ To completely cover and protect the slope surface by using the tarpaulin.

Ÿ To remove the ties.

Ÿ To relocate the construction materials which were piled within the TPZ.

Ÿ To provide TPZ with robust fence at the dripline of all retained trees in order to avoid damage to the trees and their root zones. No works were allowed to undertake within the TPZ.

9.3 Conclusions

This is the monthly Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) Report presenting the EM&A works undertaken from 1 May 2018 to 31 May 2018 in accordance with the EM&A Manual.

One environmental project-related complaint was received in the reporting period. EPD received a complaint from Miss Wu of Grand Austin MO about heavy traffic and traffic congestion at Canton Road caused noise nuisance to residents of Grand Austin. Letter from EPD by email was received on 23 May 2018. ET had conducted an investigation with the representatives of the Project Proponent, RE, IEC and the Contractor on 28 May 2018 to review the findings and resolve the concern. Based on the investigation results and the requirements of EIA Report, Environmental Permit and EM&A Manual, the complaint from Miss Wu should not be caused by this Project. The Complaint Investigation Report is preparing by the ET and will be submitted to EPD in early June 2018. The details of the investigation report and complaint log will be shown in the next EM&A Report.

5 nos. of environmental site inspections and 2 nos. of landscape and visual inspections were carried out in this reporting month. Recommendations on remedial actions were given to the Contractor for the deficiencies identified during the site audit.

ET has reminded the contractor to provided environmental pollution control measures, waste management measures and good site practice.

ET will keep tracking of the EM&A programme to ensure compliance of environmental requirements and the proper implementation of all the necessary mitigation measures.

Appendix A: Construction Programme and Project Layout Plan