Agreement
No. CE 28/2004 (GE)
Landslide
Preventive Works at
Design
and Construction
(Natural
Terrain Risk Mitigation Works)
Landscape
& Visual Audit and Monitoring
(October
2008)
Prepared by
URBIS LIMITED
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Prepared
by : |
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Tran
Tuan Huy |
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Approved by : |
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Alexander
Duggie |
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1.0 INTRODUCTION
The Landscape and Visual Audit
& Monitoring are conducted to fulfill the requirements of the EIA Report during
the Construction and Operational Phases of the project, and are based on the
procedures and requirements as set out in the Agreement No. CE 28/2004 (GE)
Landslide Preventive Works at
As stated in section 3.5 and 3.6 of the EM&A Manual, all landscape and visual mitigation measures undertaken by the Contractor during the construction phase and the first 12 months of the operational phase shall be audited on a bi-weekly and monthly basis respectively to ensure compliance with the intended aims of the mitigation measures.
2.0 SCOPE OF AUDIT and MONITORING
The broad scope of landscape and visual monitoring and audit on mitigation measures is as detailed below:
2.1
Construction Phase
Indentify any potential conflicts between the proposed landscape measures and any other project works or operation requirements, and recorded for the contractor to resolve in early stage, without compromising the intention of the mitigation measures. Also, the followings shall be monitored:
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designation of ‘no-intrusion zones’, and to record
any trespass by the contractor, including damage to existing vegetation;
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allowance for adjustment of soil nails on site for
the avoidance of tree trunks and tree roots;
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dust and erosion control for exposed soil;
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tree planting operations, checking method statement
against specification requirements;
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all retained trees within the working boundary shall
be regularly checked and reported to the engineer, including damage to the tree
canopy edge.
Considerations shall also be made to address the appearance and view by
public through:
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control over the appearance of construction workers,
hoarding, construction plants / machines
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careful selection of security floodlights to avoid
light pollution
2.2 Operation Phase
Ensure the compensatory planting and horticultural maintenance operations are properly carried out during the 12 months establishment period, including:
· Inspection for fungal / viral attacks and pest infestations
· Litter collection
· Watering
· Weeding removal
· Replacement of defective planting material
· Grass cutting / groundcover trimming and removal of arisings
· Fertilizing application as required in specification
· Aeration / mulching application
3.0 INSPECTIONS
3.1
Summary of Inspection
3.1.1 Matters Arising from Previous Inspections
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The Contractor had removed the toe board away from
the existing tree trunk as raised in previous inspection.
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It was observed that existing tree T611 cannot be
saved by the Contractor and was dead.
The Contractor was recommended to seek Engineer’s agreement on the
replacement planting.
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It was observed that the Contractor had not removed
a couple of the dead trees, including a tree with rotten trunk at the base
located near existing tree T534.
The Contractor was recommended to remove all the dead and rotten trees
away from the footpath area for safety.
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It was observed that rectification of many of the
tree identification numbers for the existing retained trees were outstanding. The Contractor was reminded to
re-instate the tree numbers on existing trees for ease of reference as soon as
possible.
3.1.2 Protection of Existing Trees
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It was observed that existing trees T516, T517, T666,
and T698 immediate outside of works area boundary were missing. The Contractor was requested to clarify
the status of the missing trees for information and record.
3.1.3 Recommendations
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The Contractor was recommended to remove dead /
rotten trees from site for safety.
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The Contractor was reminded to rectify all
ineligible tree identification numbers for all existing trees.
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The Contractor was recommended to clarify the status
of missing trees as soon as possible.
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The Contractor was recommended to seek Engineer’s
agreement on the replacement planting for dead tree.
3.2
Summary of Inspection
3.2.1 Matters Arising from Previous Inspections
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It was still observed that the Contractor had not
removed the dead trees, including a tree with rotten trunk at the base located
near existing tree T534. The
Contractor was recommended to remove all the dead and rotten trees away from
the footpath area for safety.
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It was still observed that rectification of many of
the tree identification numbers for the existing retained trees were
outstanding. The Contractor was
reminded to re-instate the tree numbers on existing trees for ease of reference
as soon as possible.
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It was noted that the Contractor’s clarification of
the status of existing trees T516, T517, T666, and T698 was outstanding. The Contractor was reminded to provide
necessary information as soon as possible.
3.2.2 Protection of Existing Trees
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Construction waste was found piled deep around
existing tree T614. The Contractor
was requested to remove the construction waste around the tree as soon as
possible.
3.2.3 Recommendations
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The Contractor was recommended to clear away all
construction waste away from existing tree and not to place it against trees in
future.
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The Contractor was reminded to rectify all ineligible
tree identification numbers for all existing trees.
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The Contractor was recommended to remove dead /
rotten trees from site for safety. The Contractor was also reminded to record
and report all dead trees as found on site to the Engineer for record.
4.0 AUDIT SCHEULE
4.1 Audit Schedule for November 2008
The next audits are
scheduled to be conduct on 4th and