ENVIRONMENTAL PERMIT NO.
EP-286/2007/A AND EP-01/286/2007/A
EXPANSION OF HELIPORT FACILITIES
AT MACAU FERRY TERMINAL
Monthly
EM&A Report No. 5
(10 Aug
2008 – 9 Sep 2008)
Prepared
for:
Hip Hing
Construction Company Limited
Prepared by:
ENVIRON Hong
Kong Limited
Date:
September 2008
Reference:
R0175_V1.0
ENVIRONMENTAL PERMIT NO.
EP-286/2007/A AND EP-01/286/2007/A
EXPANSION OF HELIPORT FACILITIES
AT MACAU FERRY TERMINAL
Monthly
EM&A Report No. 5
(10 Aug
2008 – 9 Sep 2008)
|
Certified by: |
David Yeung Verified by: |
Anne F Kerr |
Date: 23 September 2008 |
Pursuant to Condition 1.9 of the
Environmental Permits EP-286/2007/A and EP-01/286/2007/A, this Monthly EM&A
Report No. 5 has been reviewed and certified by the Environmental Team Leader
and verified by the Independent Environmental Checker.
ENVIRON Hong Kong Limited
Address: 2310,
China Resources Building, 26 Harbour Road, Wan Chai
Tel: 37430788
Fax: 35486988
E-mail: info.hk@environcorp.com
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Table of Contents
Page
1.2 Coverage of this EM&A Report
1.3 Project Organization and
Management Structure
2.1 Works Undertaken in the Reporting
Period
2.2 Works Anticipated for the Next
Reporting Period
2.3 Environmental Permits and Licenses
3.1 Summary of Construction Phase
EM&A Requirements
3.2 Implementation of Environmental
Mitigation Measures
4. MONITORING AND AUDIT RESULTS
4.1 Impact Monitoring and Audit in the Reporting Period
4.3 Summary of Environmental
Complaints, Notifications of Summons and Prosecutions
4.4 Environmental Exceedances /
Non-Compliances
5.1 Key Issues to be Considered for
the Coming Month
5.2 Construction Programme for Upcoming Periods
6. CONCLUSIONS AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
List of Tables
Table 1 Key
Personnel Contact Details of Different Project Parties.
Table 2 Summary
of Environmental Permits, Licenses and Notification to EPD for the Project
Table 3 Summary
of Environmental Related Document Submission for the Project
Table 4 Summary
of Waste Generated in April 2008
Table 6 Summary
of the Findings from the Environmental Site Inspections.
List of Figure
Figure
1 The Project Site Layout
List of Appendices
Appendix A Project Organization Chart
Appendix B Tentative
Construction Programme of the Project
Appendix C Implementation Schedule of Recommended Mitigation Measures
Appendix D Summary of Waste
Flow Table
Appendix E Complaint
Investigation Procedures, Complaint Log, Flow Diagram and Details of Community
Liaison Office
Appendix F Inspection Record
for the Effluent Discharge and the Test Report
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The
Expansion of Heliport Facilities at Macau Ferry Terminal (hereinafter referred
to as “The Project”) has been awarded to Hip Hing Construction Company Limited
by Heli Express Limited. The construction works under this Contract has
commenced on 10 April 2008.
ENVIRON
Hong Kong Limited has been appointed by Hip Hing Construction Company Limited
(hereinafter referred to as “The Contractor”) as the Environmental Team
(hereinafter referred to as “ET”) to implement the Environmental Monitoring and
Audit (hereinafter referred to as “EM&A”) programme as identified in the
EIA Report and the Final EM&A Manual for the Project (EIA Register No.:
AEIAR-095/2006) approved by EPD on 8 February 2006.
The
EM&A programme for the Project has commenced on 10 April 2008. This is the
5th Monthly EM&A report for the construction phase of the
Project covering the reporting period between 10 August 2008 and 9 September
2008. This report documents the environmental monitoring and audit works,
results and findings, list of activities, and environmental mitigation measures
implemented in the reporting period.
As
according to the EM&A Manual for the Project, no impact monitoring of air,
noise and water quality is required to be carried out during the construction
phase of the Project. Site inspection is to be carried out on a weekly basis to
monitor proper implementation of environmental mitigation measures and to
identify possible environmental discrepancies arising from the Project.
The
weekly site inspections have been conducted on 14, 21, 28 August 2008 and 4
September
Effluent
samples were collected by the staff of ENVIRO LABS Ltd. on 19 August 2008.
Specific parameters stipulated in the discharge licence were sampled from the
effluent and analyzed by ENVIRO LABS Ltd. The analytical result of the test
parameters were within the discharge limits and reviewed by the ET.
In
general, the Contractor has prepared to implement all required environmental
mitigation measures and has been responsive to ET’s recommendations on the
environmental discrepancies observed during the weekly environmental site
inspections within the reporting period.
Supplementary
records were reported in this monthly EM&A report. Site inspection was
conducted by EPD on 16 July 2008 and two observations were recorded during the
site inspection. A record of site inspection was issued by EPD regarding the
improper design of the chemical storage cabinet and no appropriate label was
affixed to the chemicals stored in the cabinet.
The
rectification work was carried out by the Contractor after EPD site inspection.
Vent holes have been provided at the top and bottom of the side panels of the
chemical waste storage cabinet. Proper
warning signs have been displayed at the chemical waste storage container while
proper labels have been provided for the chemical wastes.
The
above rectification works were completed and notified to EPD on 21 July
2008. In addition, further improvement
for provision of a steel drip tray of the chemical waste storage cabinet was
rectified by the Contractor and notified to EPD on 4 September 2008.
No
environmental complaints, notification of summons and prosecution of the
Project were received in the reporting period.
No
non-compliances with regard to site environmental inspections were observed in
the reporting period.
1.1.1 This Project – “Expansion of Heliport Facilities at Macau Ferry Terminal” (hereinafter referred as “MFT”) is categorized as a Designated Project under the EIA Ordinance. Environmental Permit is required to construct and operate the Project. An Environmental Permit (EP No. EP-286/2007) was issued to Heli Express Limited by EPD on 27 September 2007. This Contract for the construction of the project has been awarded to the Contractor – Hip Hing Construction Company Limited. A Further Environmental Permit (EP No. FEP-01/286/2007) was issued to Hip Hing Construction Company Limited by EPD on 20 February 2008. These two Environmental Permits were subsequently varied as EP-286/2007/A and EP-01/286/2007/A respectively (hereinafter referred to as “EP”) and were granted by EPD on 31 March 2008.
1.1.2 In accordance with Condition 1.11
of the EP, the
Contractor has notified EPD in writing the commencement date of the Project to
be on 10 April 2008. According to Special Condition 2.1 of the EP and the
contract requirement, the Contractor has appointed
ENVIRON Hong Kong Limited as the Environmental Team (ET) of the Project
to implement the EM&A programme as identified in the approved EIA report
for the Project. Mott
Connell Limited, on the other hand, has been appointed as the Independent
Environmental Checker (IEC).
1.1.3 At present, there is an elevated
landing/take-off helipad located at the rooftop of the Inner Pier of MFT which
can accommodate Class 1 performance helicopters up to the 12-passenger S
1.1.4 The Project therefore aims to
expand the existing cross-boundary heliport at the rooftop of the MFT by adding
one landing/take-off pad and a new taxiway to connect the existing and proposed
new helipads connecting taxiway to the existing helipad. Upon completion of the
Project, there will be two helipads operating at the MFT.
1.1.5 The development and operation of
the Project comprises the following major items:
·
Construction of a new elevated
landing/take-off helipad of size of about
· Construction of a taxiway to connect the existing and proposed new helipads;
· Renovation, extension and re-location of the existing heliport supporting facilities, e.g. passenger lounge, crew office and flight control room;
· Provision of additional means of access, e.g. escalators and access to/from the helipads; and
·
Expansion of the existing
helipad from size of about
1.1.6 The layout of the Project site, with the locations of the existing
and proposed landing/take-off helipads and the proposed taxiway are shown in Figure 1.
1.2
Coverage
of this EM&A Report
1.2.1 The EM&A programme commenced with the construction of the Project on 10 April 2008. This report is the 5th Monthly EM&A
report for the construction phase of the Project covering the reporting period from 10 August 2008
to 9 September 2008
inclusive. This report documents the
environmental monitoring and audit works, results and findings, list of
activities, and environmental mitigation measures implemented in the reporting
period.
1.3
Project
Organization and Management Structure
1.3.1 The Project organization chart is
presented in Appendix A. The different project parties with their contact
details are tabulated below in Table 1.
Table 1 Key Personnel Contact Details of Different Project
Parties
Designation |
Company |
Name |
Telephone Number |
Project Proponent |
Heli Express Limited |
Mr. Harris Ho |
2108 9947 |
Project Manager |
Mott Connell Limited |
Mr. David Ho |
2828 5865 |
The Contractor |
Hip Hing Construction Company Limited |
Mr. Simon Heo |
2525 9251 |
Environmental Team (ET) Leader |
ENVIRON Hong Kong Limited |
Mr. David Yeung |
3743 0717 |
Independent Environmental Checker (IEC) |
Mott Connell Limited |
Dr. Anne F Kerr |
2828 5793 |
Figure 1 The Project Site Layout
2.1 Works Undertaken in the Reporting Period
2.1.1 The following construction
activities have been undertaken in the reporting period:
·
Lifting structural steel work;
·
Structural steel erection works;
and
2.2 Works Anticipated for the Next Reporting Period
2.2.1 The following construction
activities are anticipated for the next reporting period:
·
Structural steel erection works;
·
Lifting structural steel work;
2.2.2 The tentative construction
programme showing the major construction activities is given in Appendix B.
2.3 Environmental Permits and Licenses
2.3.1 A summary of all the environmental
permits, licenses and/or notifications to EPD for the Project is presented in Table 2 below.
Table 2 Summary of Environmental Permits, Licenses
and Notification to EPD for the Project
Permit Type |
Licenses / Permit No. |
Date of Issuance by EPD |
Expiry Date |
Concerned Location |
Status |
Environmental Permit |
EP-286/2007/A |
31
Mar 2008 |
N/A |
- |
Valid |
Environmental Permit |
EP-01/286/2007/A |
31
Mar 2008 |
N/A |
- |
Valid |
Notification pursuant to Section 3(1) of
the Air Pollution Control Ordinance (APCO) (Construction Dust) Regulation |
Legislative requirement |
4
Feb 2008 |
N/A |
- |
Valid |
Construction Noise Permit Application under Noise
Control Ordinance (NCO) |
CNP No. GW-RS0468-08 |
8
Jul 2008 |
10
Oct 2008 |
Within the construction site and Zone A |
Valid |
Application for Wastewater Discharge
License under Water Pollution Control Ordinance (WPCO) |
EP880/W10/XX0318 |
8
Jul 2008 |
31
Jul 2013 |
Within the site areas of the Project |
Valid |
Register as a Waste Producer under Waste Disposal
Ordinance |
WPN: 5213-121-H2652-83 |
11
Jun 2008 |
N/A |
Within the site areas of the Project |
Valid |
2.4.1 A summary of the environmental
related document submission made for the Project in the reporting period is
presented in Table 3 below.
Table 3 Summary of Environmental Related Document
Submission for the Project
Date |
Issue |
EP/EIA Condition |
Certified by ETL |
Verified by IEC |
Status |
10 Mar 2008 |
Commencement of Construction of the Project |
Condition 1.11 |
- |
- |
- |
10 Mar 2008 |
Submission of Management Organization |
Condition 2.3 |
- |
- |
- |
1 Apr 2008 |
Submission of Complaint Investigation Procedure |
Condition 3.2 |
N/A |
N/A |
Valid |
4 Aug 2008 |
Submission of Quarterly EM&A Summary Report |
- |
Yes |
Yes |
Quarterly Submission |
23 Aug 2008 |
Submission of Monthly EM&A Report |
Condition 3.4 |
Yes |
Yes |
Monthly Submission |
2.5.1 No environmental meeting among
different project parties has been held in the reporting period.
3.1 Summary of Construction Phase EM&A Requirements
3.1.1 The EM&A programme requires environmental audit for air quality, noise, water quality and waste management during construction phase of the Project as specified in the Final EM&A Manual. The EM&A requirements are presented below.
Air Quality
3.1.2 Site audits are required to ensure that the dust control measures
presented in the EIA Report are properly implemented. Environmental audit of dust generation from
the site should be carried out by the ET to ensure that any deteriorating air
quality could be readily detected and timely action taken to rectify the
situation. The objectives of the site
audit of air quality impacts shall be:
·
to identify the extent of any construction dust impacts on
sensitive receivers;
·
to determine the effectiveness of mitigation measures to
control fugitive dust emission from activities during construction phase;
·
to audit the compliance of the Contractor with regard to
dust control and contract conditions;
·
to recommend further mitigation measures if found to be
necessary.
3.1.3 The air quality mitigation measures recommended in the EIA report and stipulated in the Air Pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation should be implemented to control potential dust emission from the construction site. The major dust control measures are listed below:
·
every stock of more than 20 bags of cement should be covered
entirely by impervious sheeting and placed in an area sheltered on the top and
the 3 sides;
·
all dusty materials should be sprayed with water prior to
any loading, unloading or transfer operation so as to maintain the dusty
materials wet;
·
the load of dusty materials leaving the construction site
should be covered entirely by clean impervious sheeting to ensure no leakage of
the dusty materials;
·
the contractor shall not burn debris or other materials on
the work areas.
Construction Noise
3.1.4 In accordance with the EIA of the Project, insignificant construction noise impact would be anticipated, therefore noise monitoring during construction phase of the Project is not required. The only construction activities for the Project which could be a potential source of construction noise would be:
·
Piling for support the steel framework structure for
proposed new helipad;
·
Reinforcement works for the proposed new helipad and the
minor expansion of existing helipad.
3.1.5 In view of the limited scale of the project works and screening effect from Shun Tak Centre, significant construction noise impact on the nearest NSRs, would not be expected. However, environmental site audit was recommended to monitor the implementation of good site practices during construction phase of the Project.
3.1.6 As detailed in the EIA report, the following mitigation measures and site practices are recommended during the construction phase of the Project.
·
Only well-maintained plant
should be operated on-site and plant should be serviced regularly during the
construction programme;
·
Silencers or mufflers on
construction equipment should be utilised and should be properly maintained
during the construction programme;
·
Mobile plant, if any,
should be sited as far away from NSRs as possible;
·
Machines and plant that may
be in intermittent use should be shut down between work periods or should be
throttled down to a minimum;
·
Plant known to emit noise
strongly in one direction should, wherever possible, be orientated so that the
noise is directed away from the nearby NSRs.
Water Quality
3.1.7 The construction phase water quality impact was anticipated to be temporary and localized during construction, no unacceptable residual water quality impacts were expected during the construction phase of the Project, provided that all the mitigation measures recommended in the EIA and Final EM&A Manual are properly implemented.
3.1.8 According to the Final EM&A Manual, implementation of regular site audits was recommended to ensure that the recommended mitigation measures are properly implemented during the construction phase of the Project. It also helps to provide an effective control of any malpractices and therefore achieve continual improvement of the environmental performance on site. Site audits shall include site inspections and compliance audits.
3.1.9 Site inspections shall be carried out by the ET and shall be based on the mitigation measures for water pollution control recommended in the Final EM&A Manual and presented in Section below. In the event that the recommended mitigation measures are not fully or properly implemented, deficiency shall be recorded and reported to the site management. Suitable actions are to be carried out to:
·
Investigate the problems and the causes;
·
Issue action notes to the Contractor who is responsible for
the works;
·
Implement remedial and corrective actions immediately;
·
Re-inspect the site conditions upon completion of the
remedial and corrective actions;
·
Record the event and discuss with the Contractor for
preventive actions.
3.1.10 Compliance audit by means of monitoring of the quality of effluent from the Works Areas, if any, is required during the construction phase of the Project. The monitoring shall be carried out at the pre-determined discharge point. Compliance audits are to be undertaken to ensure that a valid discharge license has been issued by EPD prior to any discharge of effluent from the Project site. The monitoring frequency and parameters specified in the discharge license shall be fully considered during the monitoring. All monitoring requirements shall be approved by EPD. The audit results reflect whether the effluent quality is in compliance with the discharge license requirements. The audit results are summarized in Appendix F. In case of non-compliance, suitable actions shall be undertaken to:
·
Notify the site management for the non-compliance;
·
Identify the sources of pollution;
·
Check the implementation status of the recommended
mitigation measures;
·
Investigate the operating conditions of the on-site
treatment systems;
·
Implement corrective and remedial actions to improve the
effluent quality;
·
Increase monitoring frequency until the effluent quality is
in compliance with the discharge licence requirements;
·
Record the non-compliance and propose preventive measures.
3.1.11 Mitigation measures for water quality control during construction phase of the Project were recommended in the EIA report to minimize the adverse impacts on water quality arising from the construction works of the Project. The Contractor is responsible for the design and implementation of these mitigation measures.
3.1.12 The water quality control and mitigation measures recommended in the EIA report are presented below:
Construction Site Runoff and General
Construction Activities
3.1.13 The practices outlined in ProPECC PN 1/94 Construction Site
Drainage should be adopted where applicable, to minimise the potential
water quality impacts from construction site runoff and various construction
activities.
3.1.14 There is a need to apply to EPD for a discharge licence for discharging effluent from the construction site, if any. The discharge quality is required to meet the requirements specified in the discharge licence. Any wastewater generated from the works areas should be treated so that it satisfies all the standards listed in the Technical Memorandum on Standards for Effluents Discharged into Drainage and Sewerage Systems, Inland and Coastal Waters (TM-DSS).
3.1.15 Good site practices should be adopted to collect the rubbish and litter on the construction sites so as to prevent the rubbish and litter from spreading from the site area. It is recommended to clean the construction sites on a regular basis.
Sewage from Workforce
3.1.16 The presence of construction workers generates sewage. The construction workers can make use of the
existing toilet facilities within the MFT, as necessary. If required, sufficient
portable chemical toilets should be provided in the works areas, and a licensed
collector should be deployed for appropriate disposal and maintenance of the
toilets on a regular basis.
3.1.17 Notices should be posted at conspicuous locations to remind the workers not to discharge any sewage or wastewater into the nearby environment during the construction phase of the Project.
Accidental Spillage of Chemicals
3.1.18 Any service shop and
maintenance facilities should be located within a bunded area, and sumps and
oil interceptors should be provided. Maintenance of equipment involving
activities with potential for leakage and spillage should only be undertaken
within the areas appropriately equipped to control these discharges.
Waste Management
3.1.19 Waste materials generated during construction activities are recommended to be audited at regular intervals to ensure that proper storage, transportation and disposal practices are being implemented. The monitoring of waste management practices would ensure that solid wastes generated during construction are not disposed of into the nearby marine waters. The Contractor shall be responsible for the implementation of any mitigation measures to minimize waste or redress problems arising from the waste materials.
3.1.20 Mitigation measures for waste management recommended in the EIA report are summarized below. With the appropriate handling, storage and removal of waste during the construction works as defined below, the potential to cause adverse environmental impacts could be minimized. During the site inspections, the ET shall pay special attention to the issues relating to waste management and check whether the Contractor has implemented the recommended good site practices and other mitigation measures.
Good
Site Practices
3.1.21 Recommendations for good site practices during the construction activities include:
·
nomination of an approved personnel, such as a site manager,
to be responsible for the implementation of good site practices, arrangements
for collection and effective disposal to an appropriate facility, of all wastes
generated at the site;
·
training of site personnel in site cleanliness, appropriate
waste management procedures and concepts of waste reduction, reuse and
recycling;
·
provision of sufficient waste disposal points and regular
collection for disposal;
·
appropriate measures to minimise windblown litter and dust
during transportation of waste by either covering trucks or by transporting
wastes in enclosed containers;
·
regular cleaning and maintenance programme for drainage
systems, sumps and oil interceptors.
General
Refuse
3.1.22 General refuse should be stored in enclosed bins or compaction units. A reputable waste collector should be employed by the contractor to remove general refuse from the site. An enclosed and covered area is preferred to reduce the occurrence of 'wind blown' light material.
Chemical Wastes
3.1.23 If chemical wastes are produced at the construction site, the Contractor would be required to register with the EPD as a Chemical Waste Producer and to follow the guidelines stated in the Code of Practice on the Packaging, Labelling and Storage of Chemical Wastes. The Waste Disposal Ordinance (Cap 354) and its subsidiary regulations, in particular the Waste Disposal (Chemical Waste) (General) Regulation, should be observed and complied with for control of chemical wastes. The Contractor shall use a licensed collector to transport and dispose of the chemical wastes, to either the Chemical Waste Treatment Centre at Tsing Yi, or another licensed facility, in accordance with the Waste Disposal (Chemical Waste) (General) Regulation.
3.1.24 Disposal of chemical wastes should be carried out in compliance with the Waste Disposal Ordinance. The Code of Practice on the Packaging, Labelling and Storage of Chemical Wastes published under the Waste Disposal Ordinance details the requirements to deal with chemical wastes. General requirements are given as follows:
·Suitable containers should be used
to hold the chemical wastes to avoid leakage or spillage during storage,
handling and transport;
·Chemical waste containers should be suitably
labelled, to notify and warn the personnel who are handling the wastes, to
avoid accidents;
·Storage area should be selected at a
safe location on site and adequate space should be allocated to the storage
area.
3.2 Implementation of Environmental Mitigation Measures
3.2.1 The Contractor is required to implement the mitigation measures listed in the latest EP, EIA Report and Final EM&A Manual. During regular site inspections, the Contractor’s implementation of the mitigation measures is to be reviewed and inspected. A copy of the implementation schedule of recommended mitigation measures are presented in Appendix C.
4. MONITORING AND AUDIT RESULTS
4.1 Impact Monitoring and Audit in the Reporting Period
4.1.1 Regular site inspections were carried out on 14, 21, 28 August and 4 September
4.1.2 No impact monitoring for air quality and noise were conducted as they are not required during the construction phase of the project in accordance with the Final EM&A Manual.
4.1.3 Regular inspection and surveillance have been conducted on site by the ET during the reporting period to monitor the site effluent conditions especially at the discharge point. The effluent was observed in good quality prior to discharge into the drainage system. As part of the compliance audit, self-monitoring would be conducted by collecting effluent samples at the site’s discharge point on a quarterly basis. The effluent samples would be sent to a HOKLAS certified laboratory to analyse the effluent discharge qualities in terms of SS, COD and pH to ensure that they are in compliance with the discharge limits as specified in the Wastewater Discharge Licence (No. EP880/W10/XX0318). In addition, the Contractor had conducted daily inspection and pH check on the discharge effluent to ensure the discharge effluent is of good quality. Inspection records for the effluent discharge are presented in Appendix F.
4.1.4 Effluent samples were collected by the staff of ENVIRO LABS Ltd. on 19 August 2008. Specific parameters stipulated in the discharge licence were sampled from the effluent and analyzed by ENVIRO LABS Ltd. The analytical result of the test parameters were within the discharge limits and reviewed by the ET. A copy of the test report is given in Appendix F.
4.2.1 The quantity of waste generated in August 2008 is summarized in Table 4 below. The summary of waste flow table in August 2008 is given in Appendix D.
Table
4 Summary of Waste Generated in
August 2008
Waste
Generated |
Quantity |
Inert C&D Material Generated to Public Fill (m3) |
2.6 |
Metals Generated (kg) |
0 |
Chemical Waste (kg) |
0 |
General Refuse (m3) |
3.0 |
Paper / Cardboard Packaging (kg) |
0 |
4.3 Summary of Environmental Complaints, Notifications of Summons and Prosecutions
4.3.1 A Community Liaison Office was set
up and operated by the Contractor throughout the construction of the Project to
receive and respond to complaints or enquiries on environmental nuisances or
pollution caused by the Project and to implement remedial mitigation measures.
All environmental complaints shall be referred to the ET leader and complaint
investigation procedures shall be undertaken by the ET leader immediately upon
receipt of environmental complaints. The complaint investigation procedures,
complaint log, flow diagram and details of the Community Liaison Office are
shown in Appendix E.
4.3.2 No environmental complaints were
received in the reporting period. Furthermore, no notifications of summons and
successful prosecution arising from the Project were received in the reporting
period. Table 5 below presents the statistical summary of
environmental complaints, notifications of summons and successful prosecution
since the commencement of the Project.
Table
5 Statistical Summary of Environmental Complaints,
Notifications of Summons and Successful Prosecution
Reporting Period |
Complaints Logged |
Notification of Summons |
Successful Prosecution |
|||
Number |
Cumulative |
Number |
Cumulative |
Number |
Cumulative |
|
10 Apr 2008 to 9 Aug 2008 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
10 Aug 2008 to 9 Sep 2008 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4.4 Environmental Exceedances / Non-Compliances
4.4.1 No impact monitoring for air
quality, noise and water quality was required during the construction phase of
the Project in accordance with the EM&A Manual, environmental exceedances
on air quality, noise and water quality during the construction phase of the
Project are not applicable.
4.4.2 No non-compliances were observed
during the weekly site inspections in the reporting period. The major findings
from the site inspections were summarized in Table 6 below.
Table 6 Summary of the Findings from the
Environmental Site Inspections
Date of Inspection |
ET Checklist Reference |
Observations and Recommendations |
Status |
14 Aug 2008 |
HHCHELIPEM00-140808 |
Some general refuse were observed on the floor during the site inspection. The Contractor was reminded to remove the refuse and keep the site tidy, in order to avoid the occurrence of wind blown light material. |
Rectified |
21 Aug 2008 |
HHCHELIPEM00-210808 |
The collected effluent was checked good in quality during the site inspection. |
Regular check |
28 Aug 2008 |
HHCHELIPEM00-280808 |
No major environmental impact was observed during the site inspection. |
N/A |
4 Sep 2008 |
HHCHELIPEM00-040908 |
Broken sand bags were observed during the site inspection. The Contractor was reminded to remove the escaped sand as soon as possible in order to prevent entering into storm drainage system. Follow-up actions taken by the Contractor to rectify the observation during the recent EPD site inspection: · The Contractor explained that the previous labels for the two chemicals were incorrect. Labels had been replaced by the Contractor and the mentioned chemicals were stored in the chemical storage cabinet at site. · No chemical wastes were found in the chemical waste cabinet. |
Rectified The Contractor notified to EPD on 6 Sep 2008. |
5.1 Key Issues to be Considered for the Coming Month
5.1.1 The following construction
activities have been undertaken in the reporting period:
·
Lifting structural steel work;
·
Structural steel erection works;
and
5.1.2 The key issues to be considered
for the coming month include:
·
Potential noise emission from
structural steel work and durasteel installation work;
·
Handling of the painting
materials; and
·
Spray drift during the paint
spraying work.
5.2 Construction Programme for Upcoming Periods
5.2.1 The tentative construction
programme for the upcoming periods of the Project is provided in Appendix B. ET
will follow the Contractor’s proposed construction programme to carry out waste management audit, identify
major construction works, key environmental issues and suggest mitigation
measures to be implemented to ensure the compliance of
environmental performance and to
monitor the proper implementation of all
necessary environmental mitigation measures.
6. CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
6.1.1 The EM&A programme of the
Project commenced on 10 April 2008.
6.1.2 Four weekly environmental site
inspections were carried out in the reporting period. Recommendations on
environmental remedial actions were given to the Contractor to rectify the
environmental deficiencies observed during the site inspection.
6.1.3 Effluent samples were collected by
the staff of ENVIRO LABS Ltd. on 19 August 2008. Specific parameters stipulated
in the discharge licence were sampled from the effluent and analyzed by ENVIRO
LABS Ltd. The analytical result of the
test parameters were within the discharge limits and reviewed by the ET.
6.1.4 All the monitoring and audit
results, if any, were checked and reviewed regularly to ensure the compliance
of environmental performance and proper implementation of all necessary
environmental mitigation measures.
6.1.5 No environmental complaints,
notification of summons and successful prosecution arising from the Project
were received in the reporting period.
6.1.6 Supplementary records were
reported in this monthly EM&A report. Site inspection was conducted by EPD
on 16 July 2008 and two observations were recorded during the site inspection.
A record of site inspection was issued by EPD regarding the improper design of
the chemical storage cabinet and no appropriate label was affixed to the
chemicals stored in the cabinet.
6.1.7 The rectification work was carried
out by the Contractor after EPD site inspection. Vent holes have been provided
at the top and bottom of the side panels of the chemical waste storage
cabinet. Proper warning signs have been
displayed at the chemical waste storage container while proper labels have been
provided for the chemical wastes.
6.1.8 The above rectification works were
completed and notified to EPD on 21 July 2008.
In addition, further improvement for provision of a steel drip tray of
the chemical waste storage cabinet was rectified by the Contractor and notified
to EPD on 4 September 2008.
6.2.1 The Contractor was recommended to implement, as far as practicable, the
relevant environmental mitigation measures as stated in the EP, EM&A
manual and EIA Report to prevent any non-compliance throughout the construction
period and to provide
construction programme and waste flow table for at least the next three months.
APPENDIX
A
Project
Organization Chart
APPENDIX
B
Tentative
Construction Programme of the Project
APPENDIX
C
Implementation
Schedule of Recommended Mitigation Measures
APPENDIX
D
Summary
of Waste Flow Table
APPENDIX E
Complaint Investigation Procedures,
Complaint Log, Flow Diagram and Details of Community Liaison Office
APPENDIX F
Inspection Records for the Effluent Discharge and the Test Report