Job No.: TCS00670/13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agreement No. CE 45/2008 (CE)

Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai

Boundary Control Point and Associated Works

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monthly Environmental Monitoring and Audit Report (No.17) ¡V December 2014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepared For

 

 

 

 

Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

Reference No.

Prepared By

Certified By

14 January 2015

TCS00670/13/600/R0295v2

Nicola Hon

(Environmental Consultant)

Tam Tak Wing

(Environmental Team Leader)

 

Version

Date

Remarks

1

12 January 2015

First Submission

2

14 January 2015

Amended against the IEC¡¦s comments on 13 January 2015

 

 

 

 

 

 


executive summary

ES01            This is the 17th monthly EM&A report presenting the monitoring results and inspection findings for the reporting period from 1 to 31 December 2014 (hereinafter ¡¥the Reporting Period¡¦).

 

Environmental Monitoring and Audit Activities

ES02            To facilitate the project management and implementation, Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point and Associated Works of the Project is divided five CEDD contracts including Contract 2 (CV/2012/08), Contract 3 (CV/2012/09), Contract 4 (TCSS), Contract 5 (CV/2013/03) and Contract 6 (CV/2013/08).

 

ES03            Currently, the construction works has been undertaken for Contract 2, Contract 3 and Contract 5.  Environmental monitoring activities under the EM&A programme in the Reporting Period are summarized in the following table.

 

Environmental Aspect

Environmental Monitoring Parameters / Inspection

Reporting Period

Number of Monitoring Locations to undertake

Total Occasions  

Air Quality

1-hour TSP

6

108

24-hour TSP

6

36

Construction Noise

Leq(30min) Daytime

8

48

Water Quality

Water sampling

5

14(*)

Joint Site Inspection / Audit

IEC, ET, the Contractor and RE joint site Environmental Inspection and Auditing

Contract 2

4

Contract 3

5

Contract 5

5

(*) Monitoring day

 

Breach of Action and Limit (A/L) Levels

ES04            In the Reporting Period, a noise complaint (which is an Action Level exceedance) was registered on 10 December 2014 and two (2) Action Level exceedances for 24-hour TSP of air quality was recorded at AM2 and AM3 on 13 December 2014.  For water quality monitoring, a total six (6) Limit Level exceedances including the parameters of turbidity and suspended solids were recorded at location WM1.  The summary of breach of environmental performance is shown below.

 

Environmental Aspect

Monitoring Parameters

Action Level

Limit Level

Event & Action

NOE Issued

Investigation Result

Corrective Actions

Air Quality

1-hour TSP

0

0

0

-

-

24-hour TSP

2

0

2

Not project related

N/A

Construction Noise

Leq(30min) Daytime

1

0

0

Resolved by the Contractor

Delay noisy breaking work to 8am

Water Quality

DO

0

0

0

-

-

Turbidity

0

3

3

Investigation in progress

Investigation in progress

SS

0

3

3

 

Environmental Complaint

ES05            In this Reporting Period, four (4) documented environmental complaints was received and lodged for Contracts 2 and 5 regarding to dust, noise and soil/muddy water impact.  Follow up actions have been undertaken by both Contractor to resolve the complaints and deficiencies in due time. Investigation reports for the complaint have been submitted to all relevant parties for review.

 

Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions

ES06            No environmental summons or successful prosecutions were recorded in the Reporting Period.

 

Reporting Change

ES07            In the Reporting Period, EP-404/2011/A has been superseded by EP-404/2011/B granted on 24 December 2014.

 

Site Inspection

ES08            In this Reporting Period, joint site inspection to evaluate the site environmental performance at Contract 2 has been carried out by the RE, IEC, ET and the Contractor on 5, 12, 19 and 24 December 2014. No non-compliance was noted.

 

ES09            In the Reporting Period, joint site inspection to evaluate the site environmental performance at Contract 3 has been carried out by the RE, IEC, ET and the Contractor on 1, 8, 17, 22 and 29 December 2014.  No non-compliance was noted.

 

ES10            In the Reporting Period, joint site inspection to evaluate the site environmental performance at Contract 5 has been carried out by the RE, IEC, ET and the Contractor on 4, 11, 18, 23 and 30 December 2014.  No non-compliance was noted.

 

Future Key Issues

ES11            During dry season, special attention should be paid on the potential construction dust impact since most of the construction sites are adjacent to villages.  The Contractor should fully implement the construction dust mitigation measures properly.

 

ES12            Muddy water or other water pollutants from sites surface flow to local stream such as Kong Yiu Channel and Ma Wat Channel or public area should properly avoided.  Water quality mitigation measures to prevent surface runoff into nearby water bodies or public areas should be fully implemented.  

 

ES13            Construction noise would be a key environmental issue during construction work of the Project.  Noise mitigation measures such as using quiet plants should be implemented in accordance with the EM&A requirement.

 

 


Table of Contents

1     Introduction   1

1.1            Project Background   1

1.2            Report Structure  1

2     Project Organization and Construction progress  3

2.1            Construction Contract Packaging   3

2.2            Project Organization   4

2.3            Concurrent Projects  6

2.4            Construction Progress  6

2.5            Summary of Environmental Submissions  7

3     Summary of Impact Monitoring Requirements  10

3.1            General  10

3.2            Monitoring Parameters  10

3.3            Monitoring Locations  10

3.4            Monitoring Frequency and Period   12

3.5            Monitoring Equipment  13

3.6            Monitoring Methodology   15

3.7            Equipment Calibration   16

3.8            Derivation of Action/Limit (A/L) Levels  17

3.9            Data Management and Data QA/QC Control  18

4     Air Quality Monitoring   19

4.1            General  19

4.2            Air Quality Monitoring Results in Reporting Month   19

5     Construction Noise Monitoring   23

5.1            General  23

5.2            Noise Monitoring Results in Reporting Month   23

6     Water Quality Monitoring   24

6.1            General  24

6.2            Results of Water Quality Monitoring   24

7     Waste Management   26

7.1            General Waste Management  26

7.2            Records of Waste Quantities  26

8     Site Inspection   27

8.1            requirements  27

8.2            Findings / Deficiencies During the Reporting Month   27

9     Environmental Complaint and Non-Compliance   30

9.1            Environmental Complaint, Summons and Prosecution   30

10   Implementation Status of Mitigation Measures  32

10.1          General Requirements  32

10.2          Tentative Construction Activities in the Coming Month   32

10.3          Key Issues for the Coming Month   33

11   Conclusions and Recommendations  35

11.1          Conclusions  35

11.2          Recommendations  35

 


List of TABLES

Table 2-1           Status of Environmental Licenses and Permits of the Contracts

Table 3-1           Summary of EM&A Requirements

Table 3-2           Impact Monitoring Stations - Air Quality

Table 3-3           Impact Monitoring Stations - Construction Noise

Table 3-4           Impact Monitoring Stations - Water Quality

Table 3-5           Air Quality Monitoring Equipment

Table 3-6           Construction Noise Monitoring Equipment

Table 3-7           Water Quality Monitoring Equipment

Table 3-8           Action and Limit Levels for Air Quality Monitoring

Table 3-9           Action and Limit Levels for Construction Noise

Table 3-10        Action and Limit Levels for Water Quality

Table 4-1           Summary of 24-hour and 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results ¡V AM1a

Table 4-2           Summary of 24-hour and 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results ¡V AM2

Table 4-3           Summary of 24-hour and 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results ¡V AM3

Table 4-4           Summary of 24-hour and 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results ¡V AM7a

Table 4-5           Summary of 24-hour and 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results ¡V AM8

Table 4-6           Summary of 24-hour and 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results ¡V AM9b

Table 5-1           Summary of Construction Noise Monitoring Results 

Table 6-1           Summary of Water Quality Monitoring Results for Contract 3

Table 6-2           Summary of Water Quality Monitoring Results for Contract 5

Table 6-3           Breaches of Water Quality Monitoring Criteria in Reporting Period

Table 7-1           Summary of Quantities of Inert C&D Materials

Table 7-2           Summary of Quantities of C&D Wastes

Table 8-1           Site Observations for Contract 2

Table 8-2           Site Observations for Contract 3

Table 8-3           Site Observations for Contract 5

Table 9-1           Statistical Summary of Environmental Complaints

Table 9-2           Statistical Summary of Environmental Summons

Table 9-3           Statistical Summary of Environmental Prosecution

Table 10-1        Environmental Mitigation Measures

 

List of Appendices

Appendix A       Layout Plan of the Project

Appendix B       Organization Chart

Appendix C       3-month rolling construction program

Appendix D       Designated Monitoring Locations as Recommended in the Approved EM&A Manual

Appendix E       Monitoring Locations for Impact Monitoring

Appendix F       Calibration Certificate of Monitoring Equipment and HOKLAS-accreditation Certificate of the Testing Laboratory

Appendix G       Event and Action Plan

Appendix H      Impact Monitoring Schedule

Appendix I        Database of Monitoring Result

Appendix J        Graphical Plots for Monitoring Result

Appendix K      Meteorological Data

Appendix L       Waste Flow Table

Appendix M      Implementation Schedule for Environmental Mitigation Measures

 

 

 


1                             Introduction

1.1                       Project Background

1.1.1                 Civil Engineering and Development Department is the Project Proponent and the Permit Holder of Agreement No. CE 45/2008 (CE) Liantang / Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point and Associated Works, which is a Designated Project to be implemented under Environmental Permit number EP-404/2011/B granted on 24 December 2014. 

 

1.1.2                 The Project consists of two main components: Construction of a Boundary Control Point (hereinafter referred as ¡§BCP¡¨); and Construction of a connecting road alignment.  Layout plan of the Project is shown in Appendix A.

 

1.1.3                 The proposed BCP is located at the boundary with Shenzhen near the existing Chuk Yuen Village, comprising a main passenger building with passenger and cargo processing facilities and the associated customs, transport and ancillary facilities.  The connecting road alignment consists of six main sections:

1)             Lin Ma Hang to Frontier Closed Area (FCA) Boundary ¡V this section comprises at-grade and viaducts and includes the improvement works at Lin Ma Hang Road;

2)             Ping Yeung to Wo Keng Shan ¡V this section stretches from the Frontier Closed Area Boundary to the tunnel portal at Cheung Shan and comprises at-grade and viaducts including an interchange at Ping Yeung;

3)             North Tunnel ¡V this section comprises the tunnel segment at Cheung Shan and includes a ventilation building at the portals on either end of the tunnel;

4)             Sha Tau Kok Road ¡V this section stretches from the tunnel portal at Wo Keng Shan to the tunnel portal south of Loi Tung and comprises at-grade and viaducts including an interchange at Sha Tau Kok and an administration building;

5)             South Tunnel ¡V this section comprises a tunnel segment that stretches from Loi Tung to Fanling and includes a ventilation building at the portals on either end of the tunnel as well as a ventilation building in the middle of the tunnel near Lau Shui Heung;

6)             Fanling ¡V this section comprises the at-grade, viaducts and interchange connection to the existing Fanling Highway.

 

1.1.4                 Action-United Environmental Services & Consulting has been commissioned as an Independent ET to implement the relevant EM&A program in accordance with the approved EM&A Manual, as well as the associated duties.  As part of the EM&A program, the baseline monitoring has carried out between 13 June 2013 and 12 July 2013 for all parameters including air quality, noise and water quality before construction work commencement.  The Baseline Monitoring Report summarized the key findings and the rationale behind determining a set of Action and Limit Levels (A/L Levels) from the baseline data.  Also, the Project baseline monitoring report which verified by the IEC has been submitted to EPD on 16 July 2013 for endorsement.  The major construction works of the Project was commenced on 16 August 2013 in accordance with the EP Section 5.3 stipulation.

 

1.1.5                 This is 17th monthly EM&A report presenting the monitoring results and inspection findings for reporting period from 1 to 31 December 2014.

 

1.2                       Report Structure

1.2.1                 The Monthly Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) Report is structured into the following sections:-

Section 1     Introduction

Section 2     Project Organization and Construction Progress

Section 3     Summary of Impact Monitoring Requirements

Section 4     Air Quality Monitoring

Section 5     Construction Noise Monitoring

Section 6     Water Quality Monitoring

Section 7     Waste Management

Section 8     Site Inspections

Section 9     Environmental Complaints and Non-Compliance

Section 10   Implementation Status of Mitigation Measures

Section 11   Conclusions and Recommendations

 

 

 


2                             Project Organization and Construction progress

2.1                       Construction Contract Packaging

2.1.1                 To facilitate the project management and implementation, the Project would be divided by the following contracts:

¡P              Contract 2 (CV/2012/08)

¡P              Contract 3 (CV/2012/09)

¡P              Contract 4 (TCSS)

¡P              Contract 5 (CV/2013/03)

¡P              Contract 6 (CV/2013/08)

 

2.1.2                 The details of each contracts is summarized below and the delineation of each contracts is shown in Appendix A.

 

Contract 2 (CV/2012/08)

2.1.3                 Contract 2 has awarded in December 2013 and construction work was commenced on 19 May 2014.  Major Scope of Work of the Contract 2 is listed below:

¡P                construction of an approximately 5.2km long dual two-lane connecting road (with about 0.4km of at-grade road and 4.8km of tunnel) connecting the Fanling Interchange with the proposed Sha Tau Kok Interchange;

¡P                construction of a ventilation adit tunnel and the mid-ventilation building;

¡P                construction of the north and south portal buildings of the Lung Shan Tunnel and their associated slope works;

¡P                provision and installation of ventilation system, E&M works and building services works for Lung Shan tunnel and Cheung Shan tunnel and their portal buildings;

¡P                construction of Tunnel Administration Building adjacent to Wo Keng Shan Road and the associated E&M and building services works; and

¡P                construction of associated footpath, slopes, retaining structures, drainage, sewerage, waterworks, landscaping works and other ancillary works.

 

Contract 3 (CV/2012/09)

2.1.4                 Contract 3 was awarded in July 2013 and construction work was commenced on 5 November 2013.  Major Scope of Work of the Contract 3 is listed below:

¡P                construction of four link roads connecting the existing Fanling Highway and the south portal of the Lung Shan Tunnel;

¡P                realignment of the existing Tai Wo Service Road West and Tai Wo Service Road East;

¡P                widening of the existing Fanling Highway (HyD¡¦s entrustment works);

¡P                demolishing existing Kiu Tau vehicular bridge and Kiu Tau footbridge and reconstruction of the existing Kiu Tau Footbridge (HyD¡¦s entrustment works); and

¡P                construction of associated footpath, slopes, retaining structures, drainage, sewerage, waterworks, landscaping works and other ancillary works.

 

Contract 4 (Contract number to be assigned)

2.1.5                 Contract 4 has not yet been awarded.  The work of the Contract 4 includes provision and installation of Traffic Control and Surveillance System and the associated electrical and mechanical works for the Project.

 

Contract 5 (CV/2013/03)

2.1.6                 Contract 5 has awarded in April 2013 and construction work was commenced in August 2013.  Major Scope of Work of the Contract 5 is listed below:

¡P                site formation of about 23 hectares of land for the development of the BCP;

¡P                construction of an approximately 1.6 km long perimeter road at the BCP including a 175m long depressed road;

¡P                associated diversion/modification works at existing local roads and junctions including Lin Ma Hang Road;

¡P                construction of pedestrian subway linking the BCP to Lin Ma Hang Road;

¡P                provision of resite area with supporting infrastructure for reprovisioning of the affected village houses; and

¡P                construction of associated footpath, slopes, retaining structures, drainage, sewerage, waterworks, landscaping works and other ancillary works.

 

Contract 6 (CV/2013/08)

2.1.7                 Contract 6 is still yet awarded.  Major Scope of Work of the Contract 6 would be included below:

Ÿ    construction of an approximately 4.6km long dual two-lane connecting road (with about 0.6km of at-grade road, 3.3km of viaduct and 0.7km of tunnel) connecting the BCP with the proposed Sha Tau Kok Road Interchange and the associated ventilation buildings;

Ÿ    associated diversion/modification works at access roads to the resite of Chuk Yuen Village;

Ÿ    provision of sewage collection, treatment and disposal facilities for the BCP and the resite of Chuk Yuen Village;

Ÿ    construction of a pedestrian subway linking the BCP to Lin Ma Hang Road;

Ÿ    provisioning of the affected facilities including Wo Keng Shan Road garden; and

Ÿ    construction of associated footpath, slopes, retaining structures, drainage, sewerage, waterworks, landscaping works and other ancillary works.

 

2.2                       Project Organization

2.2.1                 The project organization is shown in Appendix B.  The responsibilities of respective parties are:

 

Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD)

2.2.2                 CEDD is the Project Proponent and the Permit Holder of the EP of the development of the Project and will assume overall responsibility for the project. An Independent Environmental Checker (IEC) shall be employed by CEDD to audit the results of the EM&A works carried out by the ET.

 

Environmental Protection Department (EPD)

2.2.3                 EPD is the statutory enforcement body for environmental protection matters in Hong Kong.

 

Engineer or Engineers Representative (ER)

2.2.4                 The ER is responsible for overseeing the construction works and for ensuring that the works are undertaken by the Contractor in accordance with the specification and contract requirements. The duties and responsibilities of the ER with respect to EM&A are:

¡P           Monitor the Contractors¡¦ compliance with contract specifications, including the implementation and operation of the environmental mitigation measures and their effectiveness

¡P           Monitor Contractors¡¦s, ET¡¦s and IEC¡¦s compliance with the requirements in the Environmental Permit (EP) and EM&A Manual

¡P           Facilitate ET¡¦s implementation of the EM&A programme

¡P           Participate in joint site inspection by the ET and IEC

¡P           Oversee the implementation of the agreed Event / Action Plan in the event of any exceedance

¡P           Adhere to the procedures for carrying out complaint investigation

¡P           Liaison with DSD, Engineer/Engineer¡¦s Representative, ET, IEC and the Contractor of the ¡§Construction of the DSD¡¦s Regulaiton of Shenzhen River Stage 4 (RSR 4)¡¨ Project discussing regarding the cumulative impact issues.

 

The Contractor(s)

2.2.5                 There will be one contractor for each individual works contract.  The Contractor(s) should report to the ER.  The duties and responsibilities of the Contractor are:

¡P           Comply with the relevant contract conditions and specifications on environmental protection

¡P           Employ an Environmental Team (ET) to undertake monitoring, laboratory analysis and reporting of EM &A Facilitate ET¡¦s monitoring and site inspection activities

¡P           Participate in the site inspections by the ET and IEC, and undertake any corrective actions

¡P           Provide information / advice to the ET regarding works programme and activities which may contribute to the generation of adverse environmental impacts

¡P           Submit proposals on mitigation measures in case of exceedances of Action and Limit levels in accordance with the Event / Action Plans

¡P           Implement measures to reduce impact where Action and Limit levels are exceeded

¡P           Adhere to the procedures for carrying out complaint investigation

 

Environmental Team (ET)

2.2.6                 One ET will be employed for this Project.  The ET shall not be in any way an associated body of the Contractor(s), and shall be employed by the Project Proponent/Contractor to conduct the EM&A programme.  The ET should be managed by the ET Leader. The ET Leader shall be a person who has at least 7 years¡¦ experience in EM&A and has relevant professional qualifications. Suitably qualified staff should be included in the ET, and resources for the implementation of the EM&A programme should be allocated in time under the Contract(s), to enable fulfillment of the Project¡¦s EM&A requirements as specified in the EM&A Manual during construction of the Project.  The ET shall report to the Project Proponent and the duties shall include:

¡P           Monitor and audit various environmental parameters as required in this EM&A Manual

¡P           Analyse the environmental monitoring and audit data, review the success of EM&A programme and the adequacy of mitigation measures implemented, confirm the validity of the EIA predictions and identify any adverse environmental impacts arising

¡P           Carry out regular site inspection to investigate and audit the Contractors¡¦ site practice, equipment/plant and work methodologies with respect to pollution control and environmental mitigation, and effect proactive action to pre-empt problems

¡P           Monitor compliance with conditions in the EP, environmental protection, pollution prevention and control regulations and contract specifications

¡P           Audit environmental conditions on site

¡P           Report on the environmental monitoring and audit results to EPD, the ER, the lEC and Contractor(s) or their delegated representatives

¡P           Recommend suitable mitigation measures to the Contractor in the case of exceedance of Action and Limit levels in accordance with the Event and Action Plans

¡P           Liaise with the IEC on all environmental performance matters and timely submit all relevant EM&A proforma for approval by IEC

¡P           Advise the Contractor(s) on environmental improvement, awareness, enhancement measures etc., on site

¡P           Adhere to the procedures for carrying out complaint investigation

¡P           Liaison with the client departments, Engineer/Engineer¡¦s Representative, ET, lEC and the Contractor(s) of the concurrent projects as listed under Section 2.3 below regarding the cumulative impact issues.

 

Independent Environmental Checker (IEC)

2.2.7                 One IEC will be employed for this Project.  The Independent Environmental Checker (IEC) should not be in any way an associated body of the Contractor(s) or the ET for the Project.  The IEC should be employed by the Permit Holder (i.e., CEDD) prior to the commencement of the construction of the Project.  The IEC should have at least 10 years¡¦ experience in EM&A and have relevant professional qualifications.  The duty of IEC should be:

¡P           Provide proactive advice to the ER and the Project Proponent on EM&A matters related to the project, independent from the management of construction works, but empowered to audit the environmental performance of construction

¡P           Review and audit all aspects of the EM&A programme implemented by the ET

¡P           Review and verify the monitoring data and all submissions in connection with the EP and EM&A Manual submitted by the ET

¡P           Arrange and conduct regular, at least monthly site inspections of the works during construction phase, and ad hoc inspections if significant environmental problems are identified

¡P           Check compliance with the agreed Event / Action Plan in the event of any exceedance

¡P           Check compliance with the procedures for carrying out complaint investigation

¡P           Check the effectiveness of corrective measures

¡P           Feedback audit results to ET by signing off relevant EM&A proforma

¡P           Check that the mitigation measures are effectively implemented

¡P           Report the works conducted, the findings, recommendation and improvement of the site inspections, after reviewing ET¡¦s and Contractor¡¦s works, and advices to the ER and Project Proponent on a monthly basis

¡P           Liaison with the client departments, Engineer/Engineer¡¦s Representative, ET, lEC and the Contractor(s) of the concurrent projects as listed under Section 2.3 below regarding the cumulative impact issues.

 

2.3                       Concurrent Projects

2.3.1                 The concurrent construction works that may be carried out include, but not limited to, the following:

                                (a)            Regulation of Shenzhen River Stage IV (Environmental Permit EP-430/2011);

                                (b)            Building works and road works by contractors of Architectural Services Department (ArchSD) (Environmental Permit EP-404/2011/B);

                                (c)            Widening of Fanling Highway ¡V Tai Hang to Wo Hop Shek Interchange ¡V Contract No. HY/2012/06;

                                (d)            Construction of cross-boundary vehicular and pedestrian bridges (total 5 numbers) across the Shenzhen River; and

                                (e)            Construction of BCP facilities in Shenzhen.

 

2.4                       Construction Progress

2.4.1                 In the Reporting Period, the major construction activity conducted under the Project is located in Contracts 2, 3 and 5 and they are summarized in below.  Moreover, the 3-month rolling construction program of the Contracts 2, 3 and 5 is enclosed in Appendix C.

 

Contract 2 (CV/2012/08)

The contract commenced in May 2014. In this Reporting Period, construction activities conducted are listed below:

Ÿ   North Portal ¡V Sub-station construction

Ÿ   North Portal ¡VCompletion of blast door installation

Ÿ   North Portal ¡VInstrument installation for strengthening works for WSD Tunnel

Ÿ   North Portal ¡V Top heading excavation

Ÿ   North Portal ¡V Site installation and logistics for Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) Works

Ÿ   North Portal ¡VCompletion of site clearance in Portions CR5A, CR6A and TA-1

Ÿ   Mid Vent Portal ¡VSub-station construction + CLP Installation

Ÿ   Mid Vent Portal ¡VStart of blast door erection

Ÿ   South Portal ¡VSlope and excavation works

Ÿ   South Portal ¡VTree transplanting works

Ÿ   South Portal ¡VSub-station Construction + CLP Installation

 

Contract 3 (CV/2012/09)

2.4.2                 The Contract commenced in November 2013.  In this Reporting Period, construction activities conducted are listed below:

Ÿ   Pile cap and bridge deck construction for Bridge E

Ÿ   Piling works for Bridge E

Ÿ   Cable detection and trial trenches

Ÿ   Catch fence erection

Ÿ   Filling Works at Tong Hang East

Ÿ   Lagging wall and capping beam for bored pile wall

Ÿ   Storm drains laying

Ÿ   Water pipes laying

Ÿ   Construction of noise barriers

Ÿ   Pier construction

Ÿ   Pile cap works

Ÿ   Piling works

Ÿ   Pre-drilling

Ÿ   Construction of valve control and telemetry house

Ÿ   Retaining structure construction

Ÿ   Road works at Fanling Highway

Ÿ   Socket H-pile installation

Ÿ   Utilities duct laying

 

Contract 4 (Contract number to be assigned)

Ÿ   The contract has not yet been awarded.

 

Contract 5 (CV/2013/03)

2.4.3                 The Contract awarded in April 2013 and commenced on August 2013.  In this Reporting Period, construction activities conducted are listed below:

Ÿ   Bituminous laying at proposed Lin Ma Hang (LMH) road

Ÿ   Construction of Eastern pedestrian subway and pump room at LMH

Ÿ   Construction of Western pedestrian subway and staircase at Lin Ma Hang

Ÿ   Deck construction works at Bridge J

Ÿ   Construction of retaining wall No.1 & 5

Ÿ   Pipe Jacking for CLP cable across Kong Yuen River (pit no. 2)

Ÿ   Pipe laying/pulling for CLP cable ducting of 3 nos. of steel sleeve pipe across Kong Yuen River

Ÿ   Drainage works at existing / proposed Lin Ma Hang Road

Ÿ   Drainage works at BCP area

Ÿ   Water works at existing / proposed Lin Ma Hang Road

Ÿ   Formation Works at BCP Area

Ÿ   Pruning/ felling/ transplanting of existing tree

Ÿ   Environmental impact monitoring

Ÿ   Soil cement slope along BCP Area.

Ÿ   Installation of Underground utilities (CLP cables) at proposed LMH road.

Ÿ   Dismantling of asbestos at BCP4

Ÿ   Road works (kerb laying) for proposed LMH Road

Ÿ   Utility laying (132kV & 11kV) at existing LMH road

 

Contract 6 (CV/2013/08)

Ÿ   The contract has not yet been awarded

 

2.5                       Summary of Environmental Submissions

2.5.1                 In according to the EP, the required documents have submitted to EPD for retention which listed in below:

Ÿ   Project Layout Plans of Contracts 2, 3 and 5

Ÿ   Landscape Plan

Ÿ   Topsoil Management Plan

Ÿ   Environmental Monitoring and Audit Programme

Ÿ   Baseline Monitoring Report (TCS00690/13/600/R0030v3) for the Project

Ÿ   Waste Management Plan of the Contracts 3 and 5

Ÿ   Contamination Assessment Plan (CAP) for Po Kat Tsai, Loi Tung and the workshops in Fanling

Ÿ   Contamination Assessment Report (CAR) for Po Kat Tsai, Loi Tung and the workshops in Fanling

Ÿ   Vegetation Survey Report

 

2.5.2                 Summary of the relevant permits, licenses, and/or notifications on environmental protection for the Project of each contracts are presented in Table 2-1.

 

Table 2-1    Status of Environmental Licenses and Permits of the Contracts

Item

Description

License/Permit Status

Contract 2

1

Air pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation

Ref No.: 368864

31 Dec 2013

2

Chemical Waste Producer Registration

North Portal

Waste Producers Number: No. 5213-652-D2523-01

Valid from

25 Mar 2014

Mid-Vent Portal

Waste Producers Number: No. 5213-634-D2524-01

Valid from

25 Mar 2014

South Portal

Waste Producers Number: No. 5213-634-D2526-01

Valid from

9 Apr 2014

3

Water Pollution Control Ordinance - Discharge License

No.WT00018374-2014

Valid from 3 Mar 2014 to 28 Feb 2019

No.: W5/1I389

Valid from 28 Mar 2014 to 31 Mar 2019

No.: W5/1I390

Valid from 24 Mar 2014 to 31 Mar 2019
Surrendered, effective 19 June 2014

No.: W5/1I391

Valid from 28 Mar 2014 to 31 Mar 2019

No.: W5/1I392

Valid from 28 Mar 2014 to 31 Mar 2019

4

Waste Disposal Regulation - Billing Account for Disposal of Construction Waste

Account No. 7019105

Valid from 8 Jan 2014

5

Construction Noise Permit

GW-RN0693-14

Valid 11 Nov 2014 -

10 May 2015

GW-RN0656-14

Valid 27 Oct2014 -

21 Apr 2015

GW-RN0430-14

Valid 8 Jul 2014 -

29 Dec 2014

GW-RN0707-14

Valid 1 Dec 2014 -

29 Dec 2014

GW-RN0704-14

Valid 1 Dec 2014 -

31 Jan 2015

 

 

GW-RN0778-14

Valid 29 Dec 2014 -

28 Jun 2015

Contract 3

1

Air pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation

Ref. No: 362101

Notification received by EPD on 17 Jul 2013

2

Chemical Waste Producer Registration

Waste Producers Number: No.:5113-634-C3817-01

Valid form 7 Oct 2013 till the end of Contract

3

Water Pollution Control Ordinance - Discharge License

No.:WT00016832 ¡V 2013

Valid from 28 Aug 13 to 31 Aug 2018

4

Waste Disposal Regulation - Billing Account for Disposal of Construction Waste

Account No. 7017914

Valid form 2 Aug 13 till the end of Contract

5

Construction Noise Permit

GW-RN0397-14

Valid on 29 Jun 2014 till 28 Dec 2014

GW-RN0445-14

Valid on 28 Jul 2014 till 25 Jan 2015

GW-RN0485-14

Valid on 7 Aug 2014 till 5 Feb 2015

GW-RN0557-14

Valid on 15 Sep 2014 till 28 Dec 2014

GW-RN0651-14

Valid on 21 Oct 2014 till 20 Nov 2015

GW-RN0684-14

Valid on 16 Nov 2014 till 26 Apr 2015

GW-RN0720-14

Valid on 21 Nov 2014 till 3 Jan 2015

GW-RN0810-14

Valid on 4 Jan 2015 till 15 Feb 2015

Contract 5

1

Air pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation

Ref. No: 359338

Notified EPD on 13 May 2013

2

Chemical Waste Producer Registration

Waste Producers Number No.: 5213-642-S3735-01

Valid form 8 Jun 2013 till the end of Contract

3

Water Pollution Control Ordinance - Discharge License

No.: W5/1G44/1

Valid from 8 Jun 13 to 30 Jun 2018

4

Waste Disposal Regulation - Billing Account for Disposal of Construction Waste

Account No. 7017351

Valid form 29 Apr 13 till the end of Contract

5

Construction Noise Permit

NA

NA

 


3                             Summary of Impact Monitoring Requirements

3.1                       General

3.1.1                 The Environmental Monitoring and Audit requirements are set out in the Approved EM&A manual. Environmental issues such as air quality, construction noise and water quality were identified as the key issues during the construction phase of the Project.

 

3.1.2                 A summary of construction phase EM&A requirements are presented in the sub-sections below.

 

3.2                       Monitoring Parameters

3.2.1                 The EM&A program of construction phase monitoring shall cover the following environmental issues:

                     Air quality;

                     Construction noise; and

                     Water quality

 

3.2.2                 A summary of the monitoring parameters is presented in Table 3-1.

Table 3-1         Summary of EM&A Requirements

Environmental Issue

Parameters

Air Quality

Ÿ  1-hour TSP by Real-Time Portable Dust Meter; and

Ÿ  24-hour TSP by High Volume Air Sampler.

Noise

Ÿ  Leq(30min) in normal working days (Monday to Saturday) 07:00-19:00 except public holiday; and

Ÿ  3 sets of consecutive Leq(5min) on restricted hours i.e. 19:00 to 07:00 next day, and whole day of public holiday or Sunday

Ÿ  Supplementary information for data auditing, statistical results such as L10 and L90 shall also be obtained for reference.

Water Quality

In-situ Measurements

Ÿ  Dissolved Oxygen Concentration (mg/L);

Ÿ  Dissolved Oxygen Saturation (% );

Ÿ  Turbidity (NTU);

Ÿ  pH unit;

Ÿ  Water depth (m); and

Ÿ  Temperature (¢J).

Laboratory Analysis

Ÿ  Suspended Solids (mg/L)

 

3.3                       Monitoring Locations

3.3.1                 The designated monitoring locations as recommended in the EM&A Manual are shown in Appendix D.  As the access to some of the designated monitoring locations was questionable due to safety reason or denied by the landlords, alternative locations therefore have had proposed. The proposed alternative monitoring locations has updated in the revised EM&A Programme which verified by IEC and certified by ET Leader prior submitted to EPD on 10 July 2013.  Table 3-2, Table 3-3 and Table 3-4 are respectively listed the air quality, construction noise and water quality monitoring locations for the Project and a map showing these monitoring stations is presented in Appendix E.

Table 3-2        Impact Monitoring Stations - Air Quality

Station ID

Description

Works Area

Related to the Work Contract

AM1a*

Garden Farm, Tsung Yuen Ha Village

BCP

Contract 5

AM2

Village House near Lin Ma Hang Road

LMH to Frontier Closed Area

Contract 5,

Contract 6

AM3

Ta Kwu Ling Fire Service Station of Ta Kwu Ling Village.

LMH to Frontier Closed Area

Contract 5,

Contract 6

AM4a

A village house located at about 160m east side of the original point AM4

LMH to Frontier Closed Area

Contract 6

AM5

Ping Yeung Village House

Ping Yeung to Wo Keng Shan

Contract 6

AM6

Wo Keng Shan Village House

Ping Yeung to Wo Keng Shan

Contract 6

AM7b@

Loi Tung Village House

Sha Tau Kok Road

Contract 2

AM8

Po Kat Tsai Village No. 4

Po Kat Tsai

Contract 2

AM9b#

Nam Wa Po Village House No. 80

Fanling

Contract 3

# Proposal for the change of air quality monitoring location from AM9a to AM9b was submitted to EPD on 4 Nov 2013 after verified by the IEC and it was approved by EPD (EPD¡¦s ref.: (15) in EP 2/N7/A/52 Pt.10 dated 8 Nov 2013).

* Proposal for the change of air quality monitoring location from AM1to AM1a was submitted to EPD on 24 March 2014 after verified by the IEC. It was approved by EPD (EPD¡¦s ref.: (6) in EP 2/N7/A/52 Pt.12 dated 9 Jun 2014).

@ Proposal for the change of air quality monitoring location from AM7a to AM7b was submitted to EPD on 4 June 2014 after verified by the IEC. It was approved by EPD (EPD¡¦s ref.: (7) in EP 2/N7/A/52 Pt.12 dated 9 Jun 2014).

 

Table 3-3        Impact Monitoring Stations - Construction Noise

Station ID

Description

Works Area

Related to the Work Contract

NM1

Tsung Yuen Ha Village House No. 63

BCP

Contract 5

NM2

Village House near Lin Ma Hang Road

Lin Ma Hang to Frontier Closed Area

Contract 5,

Contract 6

NM3

Ping Yeung Village House (facade facing northeast)

Ping Yeung to Wo Keng Shan

Contract 6

NM4

Wo Keng Shan Village House

Ping Yeung to Wo Keng Shan

Contract 6

NM5

Village House, Loi Tung

Sha Tau Kok Road

Contract 2,

Contract 6

NM6

Tai Tong Wu Village House 2

Sha Tau Kok Rpad

Contract 2,

Contract 6

NM7

Po Kat Tsai Village

Po Kat Tsai

Contract 2

NM8

Village House, Tong Hang

Fanling

Contract 2

Contract 3

NM9

Village House, Kiu Tau Village

Fanling

Contract 3

NM10

Nam Wa Po Village House No. 80

Fanling

Contract 3

 

Table 3-4        Impact Monitoring Stations - Water Quality

Station ID

Description

Coordinates of Designated / Alternative Location

Nature of the location

Related to the Work Contract

WM1

Downstream of Kong Yiu Channel

833 679

845 421

Alternative location located at upstream 51m of the designated location

Contract 5

WM1-Control

Upstream of Kong Yiu Channel

834 185

845 917

NA

Contract 5

WM2A

Downstream of River Ganges

834 204

844 471

Alternative location located at downstream 81m of the designated location

Contract 6

WM2A-Control

Upstream of River Ganges

835 270

844 243

Alternative location located at upstream 78m of the designated location

Contract 6

WM2B

Downstream of River Ganges

835 433

843 397

NA

Contract 6

WM2B-Control

Upstream of River Ganges

835 835

843 351

Alternative location located at downstream 31m of the designated location

Contract 6

WM3

Downstream of River Indus

836 324

842 407

NA

Contract 6

WM3-Control

Upstream of River Indus

836 763

842 400

Alternative location located at downstream 26m of the designated location

Contract 6

WM4

Downstream of Ma Wat Channel

833 850

838 338

Alternative location located at upstream 11m of the designated location

Contract 3

WM4¡VControl A

Kau Lung Hang Stream

834 028

837 695

Alternative location located at downstream 28m of the designated location

Contract 3

WM4¡VControl B

Upstream of Ma Wat Channel

833760

837395

Alternative location located at upstream 15m of the designated location

Contract 3

 

3.4                       Monitoring Frequency and Period

The requirements of impact monitoring are stipulated in Sections 2.1.6, 3.1.5 and 4.1.6 of the approved EM&A Manual and presented as follows.

 

Air Quality Monitoring

3.4.1                 Frequency of impact air quality monitoring is as follows:

Ÿ   1-hour TSP

3 times every six days during course of works

Ÿ   24-hour TSP

Once every 6 days during course of works.

 

Noise Monitoring

3.4.2                 One set of Leq(30min) as 6 consecutive Leq(5min) between 0700-1900 hours on normal weekdays and once every week during course of works.  If construction work necessary to carry out at other time periods, i.e. restricted time period (19:00 to 07:00 the next morning and whole day on public holidays) (hereinafter referred as ¡§the restricted hours¡¨), 3 consecutive Leq(5min) measurement will depended CNP requirements to undertake.  Supplementary information for data auditing, statistical results such as L10 and L90 shall also be obtained for reference.

 

Water Quality Monitoring

3.4.3                 The water quality monitoring frequency shall be 3 days per week during course of works.  The interval between two sets of monitoring shall not be less than 36 hours.

 


 

3.5                       Monitoring Equipment

Air Quality Monitoring

3.5.1                 The 24-hour and 1-hour TSP levels shall be measured by following the standard high volume sampling method as set out in the Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1 (Part 50), Appendix B.  If the ET proposes to use a direct reading dust meter to measure 1-hour TSP levels, it shall submit sufficient information to the IEC to approve.

 

3.5.2                 The filter paper of 24-hour TSP measurement shall be determined by HOKLAS accredited laboratory.

 

3.5.3                 All equipment to be used for air quality monitoring is listed in Table 3-5.

Table 3-5         Air Quality Monitoring Equipment

Equipment

Model

24-Hr TSP

High Volume Air Sampler

TISCH High Volume Air Sampler, HVS Model TE-5170

Calibration Kit

TISCH Model TE-5025A

1-Hour TSP

Portable Dust Meter

Sibata LD-3B Laser Dust monitor Particle Mass Profiler & Counter

 

Wind Data Monitoring Equipment

3.5.4                 According to the approved EM&A Manual, wind data monitoring equipment shall also be provided and set up for logging wind speed and wind direction near the dust monitoring locations.  The equipment installation location shall be proposed by the ET and agreed with the IEC.  For installation and operation of wind data monitoring equipment, the following points shall be observed:

1)          The wind sensors should be installed 10 m above ground so that they are clear of obstructions or turbulence caused by buildings.

2)          The wind data should be captured by a data logger. The data shall be downloaded for analysis at least once a month.

3)          The wind data monitoring equipment should be re-calibrated at least once every six months.

4)          Wind direction should be divided into 16 sectors of 22.5 degrees each.

 

3.5.5                 ET has liaised with the landlords of the successful granted HVS installation premises.  However, the owners rejected to provide premises for wind data monitoring equipment installation.

 

3.5.6                 Under this situation, the ET proposed alternative methods to obtain representative wind data.  Meteorological information as extracted from ¡§the Hong Kong Observatory Ta Kwu Ling Station¡¨ is alternative method to obtain representative wind data.  For Ta Kwu Ling Station, it is located nearby the Project site.  Moreover, this station is located at 15m above mean sea level while its anemometer is located at 13m above the existing ground which in compliance with the general setting up requirement.  Furthermore, this station also can be to provide the humidity, rainfall, and air pressure and temperature etc. meteorological information.  In Hong Kong of a lot development projects, weather information extracted from Hong Kong Observatory is common alternative method if weather station installation not allowed.

 

Noise Monitoring

3.5.7                 Sound level meter in compliance with the International Electrotechnical Commission Publications 651: 1979 (Type 1) and 804: 1985 (Type 1) specifications shall be used for carrying out the noise monitoring.  The sound level meter shall be checked using an acoustic calibrator.  The wind speed shall be checked with a portable wind speed meter capable of measuring the wind speed in m/s.

 

3.5.8                 Noise monitoring equipment to be used for monitoring is listed in Table 3-6.

Table 3-6         Construction Noise Monitoring Equipment

Equipment

Model

Integrating Sound Level Meter

B&K Type 2238 or Rion NL-31 or Rion NL-52

Calibrator

B&K Type 4231

Portable Wind Speed Indicator

Testo Anemometer

 

3.5.9                 Sound level meters listed above comply with the International Electrotechnical Commission Publications 651: 1979 (Type 1) and 804: 1985 (Type 1) specifications, as recommended in TM issued under the NCO.  The acoustic calibrator and sound level meter to be used in the impact monitoring will be calibrated yearly.

 

Water Quality Monitoring

3.5.10             DO and water temperature should be measured in-situ by a DO/temperature meter. The instrument should be portable and weatherproof using a DC power source. It should have a membrane electrode with automatic temperature compensation complete with a cable. The equipment should be capable of measuring:

                 a DO level in the range of 0-20 mg/l and 0-200% saturation; and

                 a temperature of between 0 and 45 degree Celsius.

 

3.5.11             A portable pH meter capable of measuring a range between 0.0 and 14.0 should be provided to measure pH under the specified conditions accordingly to the APHA Standard Methods.

 

3.5.12             The instrument should be portable and weatherproof using a DC power source. It should have a photoelectric sensor capable of measuring turbidity between 0-1000 NTU.

 

3.5.13             A portable, battery-operated echo sounder or tape measure will be used for the determination of water depth at each designated monitoring station as appropriate.

 

3.5.14             A water sampler e.g. Kahlsico Water Sampler, which is a transparent PVC cylinder with capacity not less than 2 litres, will be used for water sampling if water depth over than 0.5m.   For sampling from very shallow water depths e.g. <0.5 m, water sample collection will be directly from water surface below 100mm use sampling plastic bottle to avoid inclusion of bottom sediment or humus.  Moreover, Teflon/stainless steel bailer or self-made sampling buckets maybe used for water sampling.  The equipment used for sampling will be depended the sampling location and depth situations.

 

3.5.15             Water samples for laboratory measurement of SS will be collected in high density polythene bottles, packed in ice (cooled to 4 ºC without being frozen), and delivered to the laboratory in the same day as the samples were collected.

 

3.5.16             Analysis of suspended solids should be carried out in a HOKLAS or other accredited laboratory. Water samples of about 1L should be collected at the monitoring stations for carrying out the laboratory suspended solids determination.  The SS determination work should start within 24 hours after collection of the water samples. The SS analyses should follow the APHA Standard Methods 2540D with Limit of Reporting of 2 mg/L.

 

3.5.17             Water quality monitoring equipment used in the impact monitoring is listed in Table 3-7.  Suspended solids (SS) analysis is carried out by a local HOKLAS-accredited laboratory, namely ALS Technichem (HK) Pty Ltd.

Table 3-7         Water Quality Monitoring Equipment

Equipment

Model

Water Depth Detector

Eagle Sonar or tape measures

Water Sampler

A 2-litre transparent PVC cylinder with latex cups at both ends or teflon/stainless steel bailer or self-made sampling bucket

Thermometer & DO meter

YSI PRO20 Handheld Dissolved Oxygen Instrument /

YSI 550A Multifunctional Meter

pH meter

AZ8685 pH pen-style meter

Turbidimeter

Hach 2100Q

Sample Container

High density polythene bottles (provided by laboratory)

Storage Container

¡¥Willow¡¦ 33-liter plastic cool box with Ice pad

 

3.6                       Monitoring Methodology

1-hour TSP Monitoring

3.6.1                 The 1-hour TSP monitor was a brand named ¡§Sibata LD-3B Laser Dust monitor Particle Mass Profiler & Counter¡¨ which is a portable, battery-operated laser photometer.  The 1-hour TSP meter provides a real time 1-hour TSP measurement based on 90o light scattering.  The 1-hour TSP monitor consists of the following:

(a.)         A pump to draw sample aerosol through the optic chamber where TSP is measured;

(b.)        A sheath air system to isolate the aerosol in the chamber to keep the optics clean for maximum reliability; and

(c.)         A built-in data logger compatible with Windows based program to facilitate data collection, analysis and reporting.

 

3.6.2                 The 1-hour TSP meter is used within the valid period as follow manufacturer¡¦s Operation and Service Manual.

 

24-hour TSP Monitoring

3.6.3                 The equipment used for 24-hour TSP measurement is Thermo Andersen Model GS2310 TSP high volume air sampling system, which complied with EPA Code of Federal Regulation, Appendix B to Part 50. The High Volume Air Sampler (HVS) consists of the following:

(a.)         An anodized aluminum shelter;

(b.)        A 8¡¨x10¡¨ stainless steel filter holder;

(c.)         A blower motor assembly;    

(d.)        A continuous flow/pressure recorder;

(e.)         A motor speed-voltage control/elapsed time indicator;

(f.)         A 7-day mechanical timer, and

(g.)         A power supply of 220v/50 Hz

 

3.6.4                 The HVS is operated and calibrated on a regular basis in accordance with the manufacturer¡¦s instruction using Tisch Calibration Kit Model TE-5025A.  Calibration would carry out in two month interval.

 

3.6.5                 24-hour TSP is collected by the ET on filters of HVS and quantified by a local HOKLAS accredited laboratory, ALS Technichem (HK) Pty Ltd (ALS), upon receipt of the samples.  The ET keep all the sampled 24-hour TSP filters in normal air conditioned room conditions, i.e. 70% RH (Relative Humidity) and 25oC, for six months prior to disposal.

 

Noise Monitoring

3.6.6                 Noise measurements were taken in terms of the A-weighted equivalent sound pressure level (Leq) measured in decibels dB(A). Supplementary statistical results (L10 and L90) were also obtained for reference.

 

3.6.7                 During the monitoring, all noise measurements would be performed with the meter set to FAST response and on the A-weighted equivalent continuous sound pressure level (Leq).  Leq(30min) in six consecutive Leq(5min) measurements will use as the monitoring parameter for the time period between 0700-1900 hours on weekdays; and also Leq(15min) in three consecutive Leq(5min) measurements would be used as monitoring parameter for other time periods (e.g. during restricted hours), if necessary.

 

3.6.8                 Prior of noise measurement, the accuracy of the sound level meter is checked using an acoustic calibrator generating a known sound pressure level at a known frequency.  The checking is performed before and after the noise measurement.

 

Water Quality

3.6.9                 Water quality monitoring is conducted at the designated locations. The sampling produce with the in-situ monitoring are presented as below:

 

Sampling Procedure

3.6.10             A Digital Global Positioning System (GPS) is used to identify the designated monitoring stations prior to water sampling.  A portable, battery-operated echo sounder is used for the determination of water depth at each station.  At each station, water sample would be collected from 0.1m below water surface or the water surface to prevent the river bed sediment for stirring.

 

3.6.11             The sample container will be rinsed with a portion of the water sample.  The water sample then will be transferred to the high-density polythene bottles as provided by the laboratory, labeled with a unique sample number and sealed with a screw cap.

 

3.6.12             Before sampling, general information such as the date and time of sampling, weather condition as well as the personnel responsible for the monitoring would be recorded on the field data sheet.

 

3.6.13             A ¡¥Willow¡¦ 33-liter plastic cool box packed with ice will be used to preserve the water samples prior to arrival at the laboratory for chemical determination.  The water temperature of the cool box is maintained at a temperature as close to 40C as possible without being frozen.  Samples collected are delivered to the laboratory upon collection.

 

In-situ Measurement

3.6.14             YSI PRO20 Handheld Dissolved Oxygen Instrument or YSI 550A Multifunctional Meter is used for water in-situ measures, which automates the measurements and data logging of temperature, dissolved oxygen and dissolved oxygen saturation. 

 

3.6.15             A portable AZ Model 8685 pH pen-style meter is used for in-situ pH measurement.  The pH meter is capable of measuring pH in the range of 0 ¡V 14 and readable to 0.1.

 

3.6.16             A portable Hach 2100Q Turbidimeter is used for in-situ turbidity measurement. The turbidity meter is capable of measuring turbidity in the range of 0 ¡V 1000 NTU. 

 

3.6.17             All in-situ measurement equipment are calibrated by HOKLAS accredited laboratory of three month interval.

 

Laboratory Analysis

3.6.18             All water samples analyzed Suspended Solids (SS) will be carried out by a local HOKLAS-accredited testing laboratory (ALS Technichem (HK) Pty Ltd HOKLAS registration no. 66).  SS determination using APHA Standard Methods 2540D as specified in the EM&A Manual will start within 48 hours of water sample receipt.

 

3.7                       Equipment Calibration

3.7.1                 Calibration of the HVS is performed upon installation and thereafter at bimonthly intervals in accordance with the manufacturer¡¦s instruction using the certified standard calibrator (TISCH Model TE-5025A).  Moreover, the Calibration Kit would be calibrated annually. The calibration data are properly documented and the records are maintained by ET for future reference.

 

3.7.2                 The 1-hour TSP meter was calibrated by the supplier prior to purchase.  Zero response of the equipment would be checked before and after each monitoring event.  Annually calibration with the High Volume Sampler (HVS) in same condition would be undertaken by the Laboratory.

 

3.7.3                 The sound level meter and calibrator are calibrated and certified by a laboratory accredited under HOKLAS or any other international accreditation scheme at yearly basis.

 

3.7.4                 All water quality monitoring equipment would be calibrated by HOKLAS accredited laboratory of three month intervals.

 

3.7.5                 The calibration certificates of all monitoring equipment used for the impact monitoring program in the Reporting Period and the HOKLAS accredited certificate of laboratory are attached in Appendix F.   

 

3.8                       Derivation of Action/Limit (A/L) Levels

3.8.1                 The baseline results form the basis for determining the environmental acceptance criteria for the impact monitoring.  According to the approved Environmental Monitoring and Audit Manual, the air quality, construction noise and water quality criteria were set up, namely Action and Limit levels are listed in Tables 3-8, 3-9 and 3-10.

Table 3-8        Action and Limit Levels for Air Quality Monitoring

Monitoring Station

Action Level (mg /m3)

Limit Level (mg/m3)

1-hour TSP

24-hour TSP

1-hour TSP

24-hour TSP

AM1a

265

143

500

260

AM2

268

149

AM3

269

145

AM4a

267

148

AM5

268

143

AM6

269

148

AM7b

275

156

AM8

269

144

AM9b

271

151

 

Table 3-9         Action and Limit Levels for Construction Noise

Monitoring Location

Action Level

Limit Level in dB(A)

Time Period: 0700-1900 hours on normal weekdays

NM1, NM2, NM3, NM4, NM5, NM6, NM7, NM8, NM9, NM10

When one or more documented complaints are received

75 dB(A)Note 1 & Note 2

Note 1:  Acceptable Noise Levels for school should be reduced to 70 dB(A) and65 dB(A) during examination period

Note 2:  If works are to be carried out during restricted hours, the conditions stipulated in the construction noise permit issued by the NCA have to be followed.

 

Table 3-10       Action and Limit Levels for Water Quality

Parameter

Performance criteria

Monitoring Location

WM1

WM2A

WM2B

WM3

WM4

DO (mg/L)

Action Level

(*)4.23

(**)4.00

(*)4.74

(**)4.00

(*)4.14

Limit Level

(#)4.19

(**)4.00

(#)4.60

(**)4.00

(#)4.08

Turbidity (NTU)

Action Level

51.3

24.9

11.4

13.4

35.2

AND  120% of upstream control station of the same day

Limit Level

67.6

33.8

12.3

14.0

38.4

AND  130% of upstream control station of the same day

SS (mg/L)

Action Level

54.5

14.6

11.8

12.6

39.4

AND  120% of upstream control station of the same day

Limit Level

64.9

17.3

12.4

12.9

45.5

AND  130% of upstream control station of the same day

Remarks:

(*)      The Proposed Action Level of Dissolved Oxygen is adopted to be used 5%-ile of baseline data

(**)  The Proposed Action & Limit Level of Dissolved Oxygen is used 4mg/L

(#)     The Proposed Limit Level of Dissolved Oxygen is adopted to be used 1%-ile of baseline data

 

3.8.2                 Should non-compliance of the environmental quality criteria occurs, remedial actions will be triggered according to the Event and Action Plan which presented in Appendix G.

 

3.9                       Data Management and Data QA/QC Control

3.9.1                 All monitoring data will be handled by the ET¡¦s in-house data recording and management system.  The monitoring data recorded in the equipment will be downloaded directly from the equipment at the end of each monitoring day.  The downloaded monitoring data will input into a computerized database maintained by the ET.  The laboratory results will be input directly into the computerized database and checked by personnel other than those who input the data.

 

3.9.2                 For monitoring parameters that require laboratory analysis, the local laboratory shall follow the QA/QC requirements as set out under the HOKLAS scheme for the relevant laboratory tests.


4                             Air Quality Monitoring

4.1                       General

4.1.1                 In the Reporting Period, construction works under the project have been commenced in Contracts 2, 3 and 5 and air quality monitoring was performed at 6 relevant designated locations as below:

Ÿ    AM1a - Garden Farm, Tsung Yuen Ha Village;

Ÿ    AM2 - Village House near Lin Ma Hang Road;

Ÿ    AM3 - Ta Kwu Ling Fire Service Station of Ta Kwu Ling Village;

Ÿ    AM7b ¡V Loi Tung Village;

Ÿ    AM8 - Po Kat Tsai Village;

Ÿ    AM9b - Nam Wa Po Village House No. 80

 

4.1.2                 The air quality monitoring schedule is presented in Appendix H and the monitoring results are summarized in the following sub-sections.

 

4.2                       Air Quality Monitoring Results in Reporting Month

4.2.1                 In the Reporting Period, a total of 108 events of 1-hour TSP and 36 events of 24-hours TSP monitoring were carried out and the monitoring results are summarized in Tables 4-1 to 4-6.  The detailed 24-hour TSP monitoring data are presented in Appendix I and the relevant graphical plots are shown in Appendix J.

Table 4-1         Summary of 24-hour and 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results ¡V AM1a

Date

24-hour TSP (mg/m3)

1-hour TSP (mg/m3)

Date

Start Time

1st reading

2nd reading

3rd reading

2-Dec-14

85

1-Dec-14

10:38

50

52

59

8-Dec-14

72

6-Dec-14

13:57

88

71

76

13-Dec-14

142

12-Dec-14

10:26

134

125

115

19-Dec-14

69

18-Dec-14

09:10

71

76

84

24-Dec-14

92

23-Dec-14

07:07

180

202

226

30-Dec-14

63

29-Dec-14

10:29

240

224

176

Average

(Range)

87

(63-142)

Average

(Range)

125

(50 ¡V 240)

 

Table 4-2         Summary of 24-hour and 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results ¡V AM2

Date

24-hour TSP (mg/m3)

1-hour TSP (mg/m3)

Date

Start Time

1st reading

2nd reading

3rd reading

2-Dec-14

121

1-Dec-14

10:31

48

56

58

8-Dec-14

133

6-Dec-14

13:53

108

96

98

13-Dec-14

227

12-Dec-14

10:35

162

138

128

19-Dec-14

90

18-Dec-14

08:53

108

102

117

24-Dec-14

116

23-Dec-14

10:20

194

219

197

30-Dec-14

93

29-Dec-14

10:22

189

176

150

Average

(Range)

130

(90-227)

Average

(Range)

130

(48 ¡V 219)

Remark: bold and italic value indicated Action Level exceedance.

 

Table 4-3         Summary of 24-hour and 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results ¡V AM3

Date

24-hour TSP (mg/m3)

1-hour TSP (mg/m3)

Date

Start Time

1st reading

2nd reading

3rd reading

2-Dec-14

101

1-Dec-14

10:26

46

52

54

8-Dec-14

124

6-Dec-14

13:41

79

85

93

13-Dec-14

185

12-Dec-14

10:40

164

146

132

19-Dec-14

76

18-Dec-14

08:39

79

76

96

24-Dec-14

108

23-Dec-14

10:05

186

211

213

30-Dec-14

72

29-Dec-14

10:09

211

205

174

Average

(Range)

111

(72-185)

Average

(Range)

128

(46 ¡V 213)

Remark: bold and italic value indicated Action Level exceedance.

 

Table 4-4         Summary of 24-hour and 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results ¡V AM7b

Date

24-hour TSP (mg/m3)

1-hour TSP (mg/m3)

Date

Start Time

1st reading

2nd reading

3rd reading

2-Dec-14

76

3-Dec-14

10:31

180

159

153

8-Dec-14

89

9-Dec-14

10:42

127

108

114

13-Dec-14

135

15-Dec-14

10:17

175

166

156

19-Dec-14

74

20-Dec-14

10:15

96

104

95

24-Dec-14

75

24-Dec-14

14:08

108

118

102

30-Dec-14

97

30-Dec-14

09:32

225

124

48

Average

(Range)

145

(40-253)

Average

(Range)

131

(48 ¡V 225)

 

Table 4-5         Summary of 24-hour and 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results ¡V AM8

Date

24-hour TSP (mg/m3)

1-hour TSP (mg/m3)

Date

Start Time

1st reading

2nd reading

3rd reading

2-Dec-14

74

3-Dec-14

10:49

131

146

148

8-Dec-14

91

9-Dec-14

11:18

89

88

96

13-Dec-14

104

15-Dec-14

10:40

128

127

119

19-Dec-14

74

20-Dec-14

10:46

77

72

51

24-Dec-14

53

24-Dec-14

13:49

88

95

82

30-Dec-14

66

30-Dec-14

12:49

49

44

49

Average

(Range)

77

(53-104)

Average

(Range)

93

(44 ¡V 148)

 

Table 4-6         Summary of 24-hour and 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results ¡V AM9b

Date

24-hour TSP (mg/m3)

1-hour TSP (mg/m3)

Date

Start Time

1st reading

2nd reading

3rd reading

2-Dec-14

99

1-Dec-14

09:30

68

61

52

8-Dec-14

101

6-Dec-14

09:11

124

133

139

13-Dec-14

141

12-Dec-14

09:31

198

206

159

19-Dec-14

42

18-Dec-14

09:12

72

68

68

24-Dec-14

75

23-Dec-14

13:05

76

78

83

30-Dec-14

62

29-Dec-14

13:30

135

101

122

Average

(Range)

87

(42-141)

Average

(Range)

108

(52 ¡V 206)

 

4.2.2                 As shown in Tables 4-1 to 4-6, all 1-hour TSP monitoring results were below the Action/ Limit Level.  However, two (2) Action Level exceedances of 24-hour TSP was recorded at AM2 and AM3 on 13 December 2014.  NOE was issued to relevant parties upon confirmation of the monitoring result and investigation for the cause of exceedance has been carried out by the ET.

 

4.2.3                 The meteorological data during the impact monitoring days are summarized in Appendix K

 

Investigation Result for exceedances at AM7b on 14 and 26 November 2014 (last Reporting Period)

 

4.2.4                 The air quality monitoring station AM7b is located adjacent to the haul road TA01. According to the information provided by the Contractor of C2 (DHK), transportation of spoil via TA01 was undertaken on 14 and 26 November 2014.  

 

4.2.5                 During weekly site inspections by ET on 7, 14, 21 and 28 November 2014, it was observed that dust control measures as recommended in the Implementation Schedule for Environmental Mitigation Measures (ISEMM) were fully implemented by DHK and they were included:-

Ÿ   Site hoarding was installed along site boundary which adjoins the sensitive receivers.

Ÿ   Sprinkler system was installed at sensitive area along haul road and damp road surface was observed;

Ÿ   Part of the haul road TA1 was paved with concrete and the remaining hard paving work was in progress

Ÿ   5 km/hr speed control warning sign was provided to inform all vehicle drivers using haul road.

Ÿ   Watering of haul road by water wagon was to keep road surface wet

 

4.2.6                 Although dust control measures were implemented specific for the haul road TA01, it is considered that the construction dust collected at AM7b was mainly come from the large amount of vehicle movement due to transportation work on the haul road TA01.

 

4.2.7                 In view of the 1-hour and 24-hour TSP monitoring result in entire November 2014 and no exceedance was triggered after 26 November 2014. It is considered that the exceedances were short term incidents. 

 

4.2.8                 DHK was advised to enhance the dust mitigation measures such as increase the frequency of water spraying and control the number of vehicle utilizing the haul road TA01 at the same time.  As informed by DHK, the numbers of vehicle for transportation of spoils would be decreased in December 2014 and they will continue implement the dust control measures within the site accordance with the recommendation in the ISEMM

 

Investigation Result for exceedance at AM2 on 14 November 2014 (last Reporting Period)

 

4.2.9                 Air quality monitoring location AM2 is located at close proximity of the construction site and adjacent to the Lin Ma Hang Road.  According to the information provided by the Contractor (SRJV), drainage and watermain works were conducted along the Lin Ma Hang Road. Even though no work was conducted close to AM2, vehicles of the import fill materials of the Contract were passing through the Lin Ma Hang Road. Moreover, site formation works was undertaken at BCP which located at northeast of AM2.

 

4.2.10             During weekly site inspections on 13 and 20 November 2014, dust control measures have been implemented for the Lin Ma Hang Road such as water bowser were arranged to clean up the road surface at Lin Ma Hang Road.

 

4.2.11             During regular weekly site inspection, it was observed that the site formation area has been fully compacted and water spraying was implemented to suppress fugitive dust.  Moreover, part of stockpiles on site has been covered with mesh netting and the distance of the stockpiles and AM2 was over 400m.

 

4.2.12             Moreover, it was noted that other concurrent projects were in progress at the north of AM2 and the construction activities carried out by other project were more close to AM2. According to the HKO record at Ta Kwu Lung Weather Station, it was mainly northerly wind blowing on 14 November 2014.

 

4.2.13             Base on the location of construction activities by others and the wind direction on 14 November 2014, it was considered that the major source of the exceedance was brought from construction dust from the other projects.  Based on the above investigation, it is concluded that the exceedance was not likely related to the construction activities under Contract 5.

 

4.2.14             Nevertheless, SRJV is advised that all stockpiles shall be covered by tarpaulin sheets or mesh netting.  To minimize dust impact during dry and windy season, other dust mitigation measures such as water spraying and clean up the road surface shall properly implement.

 

Investigation Result for exceedance at AM2 and AM3 on 13 December 2014

 

4.2.15             Air quality monitoring locations AM2 and AM3 are both located at close proximity of the construction site and adjacent to the Lin Ma Hang Road.  According to the information provided by the Contractor (SRJV), drainage and watermain works were conducted along the Lin Ma Hang Road. Other than that, vehicles of the import fill materials of the Contract were passing through the Lin Ma Hang Road as well.  The construction activities along the Lin Ma Hang Road were carried out close to AM3 whereas the works areas near AM2 were idled.

 

4.2.16             Moreover, site formation work at BCP area was also conducted on 13 December 2014.  The location of site formation works area was about over 250m from AM2 over and over 500m from AM3.

 

4.2.17             During weekly site inspections on 4, 11, 18, 23 and 30 December 2014, dust control measures has been implemented for the contract works and our observations included the following:-

Ÿ   Water bowser was arranged to clean up the road surface at Lin Ma Hang Road

Ÿ   Watering for the concrete breaking at the Lin Ma Hang Road

Ÿ   The cover of the dump truck was used on the Lin Ma Hang Road

Ÿ   Labour was provided at the site entrance/exit for wheel and road washing

Ÿ   Water bowser was arranged to make formation platform moist

Ÿ   Soil slopes was covered mesh net.

Ÿ   Stockpiles covered with mesh net.

 

4.2.18             According to the site records provided by SRJV, over 300 vehicles of the import fill materials were passing through the Lin Ma Hang Road on 13 December 2014.  All vehicles used for transporting import fill materials were entirely covered which complied with the Air Pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation requirements.

 

4.2.19             It was noted that other concurrent projects were in progress near AM2 and AM3 which located at northwest and north of the air monitoring location. According to the HKO record at Ta Kwu Lung Weather Station, it was mainly north westerly or northerly wind blowing on 13 December 2014.

 

4.2.20             Based on the location of construction activities by others and the wind direction, it was considered that the major source of the exceedances was brought from construction dust from the other projects.  Moreover, the vehicles passing through the Lin Ma Hang Road would also generate traffic dust which deteriorated the air quality at the vicinity.

 

4.2.21             Based on the above investigation, it is concluded that the exceedances were not likely due to the construction activities under Contract 5. Nevertheless, SRJV is advised to fully implement the dust mitigation measures such as water spraying and clean up the road surface regularly.

.

5                             Construction Noise Monitoring

5.1                       General

5.1.1                 In the Reporting Period, construction works under the project have been commenced in Contracts 2, 3 and 5 and noise monitoring was performed at 8 relevant designated locations as below:

Ÿ    NM1 - Tsung Yuen Ha Village House No. 63;

Ÿ    NM2 - Village House near Lin Ma Hang Road;

Ÿ    NM5 - Village House, Loi Tung

Ÿ    NM6 - Tai Tong Wu Village House 2

Ÿ    NM7 - Po Kat Tsai Village

Ÿ    NM8 - Village House, Tong Hang;

Ÿ    NM9 - Village House, Kiu Tau Village; and

Ÿ    NM10 - Nam Wa Po Village House No. 80

 

5.1.2                 The noise monitoring schedule is presented in Appendix H and the monitoring results are summarized in the following sub-sections.

 

5.2                       Noise Monitoring Results in Reporting Month

5.2.1                 In the Reporting Period, a total of 48 event noise measurements were carried out at the designated locations.  The sound level meter was set in 1m from the exterior of the building façade including noise monitoring locations NM1, NM2, NM5, NM6, NM7, NM8 and NM9.  Therefore, no façade correction (+3 dB(A)) is added according to acoustical principles and EPD guidelines.  However, free-field status was performed at NM10.  So, façade correction (+3 dB(A)) has added according to the requirement in this month.  The noise monitoring results at the designated locations are summarized in Table 5-1.  The detailed noise monitoring data are presented in Appendix I and the relevant graphical plots are shown in Appendix J.

Table 5-1         Summary of Construction Noise Monitoring Results

Construction Noise Level (Leq30min), dB(A)

Date

NM1

NM2

NM8

NM9

NM10(*)

Date

NM5

NM6

NM7

1-Dec-14

60

60

63

61

73

3-Dec-14

55

62

61

6-Dec-14

51

56

57

59

65

9-Dec-14

55

64

59

12-Dec-14

51

59

61

57

70

15-Dec-14

54

61

--

18-Dec-14

62

66

58

62

75

18-Dec-14

--

--

58

23-Dec-14

55

63

56

55

64

20-Dec-14

64

61

62

29-Dec-14

53

61

55

54

66

24-Dec-14

69

62

54

 

30-Dec-14

54

62

63

Limit Level

75 dB(A)

Remarks

(*)   façade correction (+3 dB(A) is added according to acoustical principles and EPD guidelines

 

5.2.2                 As shown in Table 5-1, the noise level measured at all designated monitoring locations were below 75dB(A).  In addition, one noise complaint (Action Level exceedance) was received by the  the RE on 10 December 2014 regarding the noise generation from breaking work at Mid Vent in early morning.  The details of the complaint could be referred to Section 9.

 

 


 

6                             Water Quality Monitoring

6.1                       General

6.1.1                 In the Reporting Period, construction works under the project has been commenced in Contracts 3 and 5 and water quality monitoring was performed at 5 relevant designated locations as below:

Ÿ    WM1 ¡V Contract 5 working site downstream at Kong Yiu Channel;

Ÿ    WM1 ¡V Control ¡V Contract 5 working site upstream at Kong Yiu Channel;

Ÿ    WM4 ¡V Contract 3 working site Downstream of Ma Wat Channel

Ÿ    WM4 ¡V Control A - Contract 3 working site Kau Lung Hang Stream

Ÿ    WM4 ¡V Control B - Contract 3 working site Upstream of Ma Wat Channel

 

6.1.2                 The water quality monitoring schedule is presented in Appendix H.  The monitoring results are summarized in the following sub-sections.

 

6.2                       Results of Water Quality Monitoring

6.2.1                 In the Reporting Period, a total of 14 sampling days were performed for water quality monitoring at Contracts 3 and 5.  The key monitoring parameters including Dissolved Oxygen, Turbidity and Suspended Solids are summarized in Tables 6-1 and 6-2.  Breaches of water quality monitoring criteria are shown in Table 6-3.  Detailed monitoring database including in-situ measurements and laboratory analysis data are shown in Appendix I and the relevant graphical plot are shown in Appendix J.

Table 6-1         Summary of Water Quality Monitoring Results for Contract 3

Date

Dissolved Oxygen

(mg/L)

Turbidity

(NTU)

Suspended Solids

(mg/L)

WM4

WM4-CA

WM4-CB

WM4

WM4-CA

WM4-CB

WM4

WM4-CA

WM4-CB

1-Dec-14

5.69

8.21

5.78

28.4

4.1

21.0

24.0

4.5

21.0

3-Dec-14

4.93

7.42

3.50

14.2

3.8

8.5

13.0

2.0

10.0

6-Dec-14

6.73

7.63

4.22

14.4

3.9

8.3

9.0

2.0

3.0

8-Dec-14

6.39

8.49

6.63

12.4

3.5

5.1

13.5

2.0

2.0

10-Dec-14

6.67

5.81

6.03

12.0

3.8

11.8

14.0

4.0

13.5

12-Dec-14

8.05

9.06

8.08

7.6

5.0

4.4

7.5

6.5

3.5

15-Dec-14

6.97

9.17

5.45

18.0

2.2

4.5

13.5

2.0

2.0

18-Dec-14

7.97

8.99

7.04

7.5

15.9

4.0

8.0

8.0

2.0

20-Dec-14

8.18

8.40

7.81

14.9

215.5

6.4

11.5

111.0

3.0

22-Dec-14

8.70

8.52

9.06

9.7

656.0

4.8

9.0

289.0

2.5

24-Dec-14

7.70

7.56

8.37

10.6

15.7

4.5

15.5

10.0

5.0

27-Dec-14

5.84

5.00

7.92

27.0

3.1

8.1

30.5

2.0

10.0

29-Dec-14

7.32

8.15

6.57

12.3

17.7

6.3

12.5

13.5

6.0

31-Dec-14

7.67

6.89

6.06

18.1

19.8

9.9

16.5

15.0

13.0

 

Table 6-2         Summary of Water Quality Monitoring Results for Contract 5

Date

Dissolved Oxygen

(mg/L)

Turbidity

(NTU)

Suspended Solids

(mg/L)

WM1

WM1- Control

WM1

WM1- Control

WM1

WM1- Control

1-Dec-14

4.29

6.11

12.8

12.7

12.5

7.5

3-Dec-14

5.88

7.62

48.3

6.1

33.5

2.5

6-Dec-14

6.65

8.18

21.3

7.7

16.5

2.0

8-Dec-14

8.21

7.18

5.8

6.4

2.5

2.0

10-Dec-14

6.31

8.81

92.6

5.3

83.0

2.0

12-Dec-14

7.10

10.61

5.3

16.2

3.5

8.5

15-Dec-14

7.55

9.45

6.1

5.4

4.0

2.0

18-Dec-14

7.59

9.66

6.6

6.8

4.5

2.5

20-Dec-14

6.38

9.95

15.6

6.6

9.0

2.0

22-Dec-14

6.63

8.90

20.8

6.1

28.5

2.0

24-Dec-14

6.75

9.59

7.2

7.1

5.0

3.0

27-Dec-14

5.11

8.18

103.5

4.7

80.0

2.0

29-Dec-14

4.91

9.52

20.3

6.4

14.5

2.0

31-Dec-14

4.69

9.32

211.5

4.4

140.5

2.0

Remark: bold and underline value indicated Limit Level exceedance.

 

Table 6-3      Breaches of Water Quality Monitoring Criteria in Reporting Period

Location

Dissolved Oxygen

(mg/L)

Turbidity

(NTU)

Suspended Solids

(mg/L)

Total Exceedance

Action

Limit

Action

Limit

Action

Limit

Action

Limit

WM1

0

0

0

3

0

3

0

6

WM4

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

No of Exceedance

0

0

0

3

0

3

0

6

 

6.2.2                 In view of the monitoring results of Dissolved Oxygen, turbidity and Suspended Solids at and WM4, all the measured results were all complied with performance criteria.

 

6.2.3                 For location WM1, a total six (6) Limit Level exceedances including the parameters of turbidity and suspended solids which recorded 10, 27 and 31 December 2014.  NOE was issued to relevant parties upon confirmation of the monitoring result.  The investigation for the cause of exceedance is being carried out by the ET.

 

 

 

7                             Waste Management

7.1                       General Waste Management

7.1.1                 Waste management was carried out by an on-site Environmental Officer or an Environmental Supervisor from time to time.

 

7.2                       Records of Waste Quantities

7.2.1                 All types of waste arising from the construction work are classified into the following:

l Construction & Demolition (C&D) Material;

l Chemical Waste;

l General Refuse; and

l Excavated Soil.

 

7.2.2                 The quantities of waste for disposal in this Reporting Period are summarized in Tables 7-1 and 7-2 and the Monthly Summary Waste Flow Table is shown in Appendix L.  Whenever possible, materials were reused on-site as far as practicable.

 

Table 7-1         Summary of Quantities of Inert C&D Materials for the Project

Type of Waste

Contract 2

Contract 3

Contract 5

Total Quantity

Quantity

Disposal Location

Quantity

Disposal Location

Quantity

Disposal Location

C&D Materials (Inert) (in '000m3)

53.8164

--

3.835

--

2

--

59.6514

Reused in this Project (Inert)

(in '000 m3)

0

--

1.590

--

0

--

1.590

Reused in other Projects (Inert)

(in '000 m3)

53.5003

C5

0

--

0

--

53.5003

Disposal as Public Fill (Inert)

(in '000 m3)

0.3161

Tuen Mun 38

2.245

Tuen Mun 38

0

--

25.5611

 

Table 7-2        Summary of Quantities of C&D Wastes for the Project

Type of Waste

Contract 2

Contract 3

Contract 5

Total Quantity

Quantity

Disposal Location

Quantity

Disposal Location

Quantity

Disposal Location

Recycled Metal ('000kg)

3.2100

Licensed collector

0

-

7.74

--

10.95

Recycled Paper / Cardboard Packing ('000kg)

0.3200

Licensed collector

0

-

0.247

--

0.567

Recycled Plastic ('000kg)

0.007

Licensed collector

0

-

0

--

0.007

Chemical Wastes ('000kg)

1.4700

Licensed collector

0

--

2.376

--

3.946

General Refuses ('000m3)

0.0340

NENT

0.085

NENT

0.555

NENT

0.647

 


8                             Site Inspection

8.1                       requirements

8.1.1                 According to the approved EM&A Manual, the environmental site inspection shall be formulation by ET Leader.  Weekly environmental site inspections should carry out to confirm the environmental performance.

 

8.2                       Findings / Deficiencies During the Reporting Month

The Contract 2

8.2.1                 In the Reporting Period, joint site inspection for Contract 2 to evaluate the site environmental performance has been carried out by the RE, IEC, ET and the Contractor on 5, 12, 19 and 24 December 2014.  No non-compliance was noted.

 

8.2.2                 The findings / deficiencies of Contract 2 that observed during the weekly site inspection are listed in Table 8-1.

Table 8-1           Site Observations for Contract 2

Date

Findings / Deficiencies

Follow-Up Status

5 December 2014

Ÿ  Free standing chemical containers without drip tray was observed. The contractor was reminded to provide drip tray underneath (Mid-Vent).

Ÿ  Drip trays provided underneath chemical containers and covered by tarpaulin.

12 December 2014

Ÿ  Dust emitted from bore pilling works was observed. The contractor was reminded to provide proper dust mitigation mrasures to reduce dust generation (North Portal).

Ÿ  Dust control measures have been implemented for bore pilling works by deploying manual water spraying by assignated labor.

19 December 2014

Ÿ  Soil mud observed on footbridge. Cleaning work should be applied at the end of day. Moverover, reglar checking the foodbridge (South Portal).

Ÿ  Soil mud on the footbridge was cleared.

Ÿ  Protection measures is reminded for all retaining tree to prevent cause any damage during construction works (South Portal).

Ÿ  Not required for reminder.

Ÿ  The road surface of Sha Tau Kok Road is in good condition and acceptable. The contractor was reminded that the site exit shall keep maintenance to make sure it is clean and tidy (North Portal).

Ÿ  Not required for reminder.

24 December 2014

Ÿ  The contractor was requested to set up a tree protection zone for the retaining tree (South Portal).

Ÿ  Protection zone was set up for retaining tree.

 

The Contract 3

8.2.3                 In the Reporting Period, joint site inspection for Contract 3 to evaluate the site environmental performance has been carried out by the RE, IEC, ET and the Contractor on 1, 8, 17, 22 and 29 December 2014.  No non-compliance was noted.

 

8.2.4                 The findings / deficiencies of Contract 3 that observed during the weekly site inspection are listed in Table 8-2.

 

Table 8-2           Site Observations for Contract 3

Date

Findings / Deficiencies

Follow-Up Status

1 December 2017

Ÿ  Over 20 bags of cement bags were observed, the Contractor should provide proper shelter/ cover for them (SA14)

Ÿ  The cement bags were removed.

Ÿ  The Contractor shall erect sand bags barrier along the edge of the constructon site which adjacent to the river (SA14).

Ÿ  Sand bags barrier has been erected along the edge of the constructon site which adjacent to the river.

8 December 2017

Ÿ  The Contractor should cover the stockpiles with tarpaulin properly to prevent dust impact. (SA12)

Ÿ  The descriped stockpiles have been covered with tarpaulin

Ÿ  The Contractor should provide drip for the chemical container (SA4).

Ÿ  The chemical container has been removed.

17 December 2014

Ÿ  Opened stockpiles were observed, the Contractor should cover the stockpiles with tarpaulin properly to mininize dust impact (SA12).

Ÿ  The descriped stockpiles have been removed.

Ÿ  Dark smoke was emitted from an air compressor, the Contractor should check the condition of the air compressor and maintanence may be required.

Ÿ  The descriped air compressor has been removed.

22 December 2014

Ÿ  No specific findings were observed.

NA

29 December 2014

Ÿ  Uncoverd stockpile was observed, the Contractor should cover the stockpiles with tarpaulin properly to mininize dust impact (Nam Wah Yuen).

Ÿ  The descriped stockpile was not belonged to the contract.

 

8.2.5                 Furthermore, the Contractor of Contract 3 was reminded to provide water spraying during dusty works, such as breaking and excavation.

 

The Contract 5

8.2.6                 In the Reporting Period, joint site inspection for Contract 5 to evaluate the site environmental performance has been carried out by the RE, IEC, ET and the Contractor on 4, 11, 18, 23 and 30 December 2014.  No non-compliance was noted.

 

8.2.7                 The findings / deficiencies of Contract 5 that observed during the weekly site inspection are listed in Table 8-3.

Table 8-3           Site Observations for Contract 5

Date

Findings / Deficiencies

Follow-Up Status

4 December 2014

Ÿ  Regularly clean access road and soil/muddy trail as remind.

Ÿ  Not required for reminder.

Ÿ  Site housekeeping should be maintained as remind. 

Ÿ  Not required for reminder.

Ÿ  All chemical containers should be provided with drip tray to prevent land contamination as remind

Ÿ  Not required for reminder.

11 December 2014

Ÿ  Remind that mitigation measures of dust control should be maintained.

Ÿ  Not required for reminder.

Ÿ  Remind that the temporary waste storage areas should be fenced-off and enhanced housekeeping.

Ÿ  Not required for reminder.

18 December 2014

Ÿ  Prevent fugitive dust, the Contractor was reminded to clean public road and watering in regular

Ÿ  Not required for reminder.

23 December 2014

Ÿ  Remind that over 50m3 open stockpiles located on site should cover with tarpaulin to prevent fugitive dust.

Ÿ  Not required for reminder.

30 December 2014

Ÿ  Fugitive dust observed during dump truck loading/uploading excavation material, the Contractor reminded to provide water spraying for excavation activity or dusty material handling.

Ÿ  Watering has provided during excavation acitivity or dusty material handling.

Ÿ  Due to dry season has come, dust mitigation measures should properly implement as remind.

Ÿ  Not required for reminder.

Ÿ  All plants used the works should be provided with regular maintenance and make sure no dark smoke generation during the operation

Ÿ  Not required for reminder.

 

8.2.8                 Overall, general housekeeping such as daily site tidiness and cleaniness should be maintained for all Contracts in accordance with the PS requirements.  Moreover, cleaning the wheel washing bay in regular basis is reminded.  For chemical waste management, the Contractor was reminded to set up proper storage area for all chemical waste before dispose of site.

 

Other Contracts

8.2.9                 Since the construction works at the Contract 4 and Contract 6 have not yet been commenced, no site inspection is performed for these Contracts.

9                             Environmental Complaint and Non-Compliance

9.1                       Environmental Complaint, Summons and Prosecution

9.1.1                 In the Reporting Period, no summons and prosecution under the EM&A Programme was lodged for Contracts 2, 3 and 5.  However, four (4) documented environmental complaints was received and lodged for Contracts 2 and 5.   Follow up actions have been undertaken by both Contractor to resolve the complaints and deficiencies in due time.  The details of complaint are listed below:-

¡P                9 December 2014 - A complaint was received and lodged from the EPD on 9 December 2014, regarding the small pebbles and gravels brought from the construction site near North Portal which affected the vehicles travelling on the road. The case has been settled by the Contractor.

¡P                10 December 2014 - A complaint was received and lodged from the RE on 10 December 2014, regarding the noise generation from breaking work at Mid Vent during 7:30am. The complainant claimed that construction work conducted in early morning caused nuisance to the villager at Po Kat Chai.  The case has been settled by the Contractor.

¡P                18 December 2014 - A complaint was received and lodged from the EPD on 18 December 2014, regarding the fugitive dust generated from the opened stockpiles along the roadside of Lin Ma Hang Road.  The complainant stated that no water spraying and covering were made for the stockpiles which caused dust impact. The case has been settled by the Contractor.

¡P                23 December 2014 - A complaint was received and lodged from the EPD on 19 December 2014. The complainant expressed that the vehicles leaving the construction site were not thoroughly washed and soil/ muddy water were observed at the junction of the Sha Tau Kok Road and Wo Keng Shan Road.  Although wheel washing facilities were installed at the exit of construction site, the complainant requested the Contractor to follow. The case has been settled by the Contractor.

 

9.1.2                 Upon receipt of the complaint, follow up action has been undertaken by both Contractor promptly to resolve the complaints and deficiencies.  During the complaint investigation work, the Contractor was co-operated with the ET in providing all the necessary information and assistance for completion of the investigation.  Investigation report for the complained has been submitted to all relevant parties for review.

 

9.1.3                 The statistical summary table of environmental complaint is presented in Tables 9-1, 9-2 and 9-3.

 Table 9-1         Statistical Summary of Environmental Complaints

Reporting Period

Contract No

Environmental Complaint Statistics

Frequency

Cumulative

Complaint Nature

19 May 2014 ¡V 30 Nov 2014

Contract 2

0

5

(2) Water Quality

(2) Construction Dust

(1) Noise

06 Nov 2013 ¡V 30 Nov 2014

Contract 3

0

3

(1) Construction Dust

(2) Water quality

16 Aug 2013 ¡V 30 Nov 2014

Contract 5

0

1

(1) Construction Dust

1 ¡V 31 Dec 2014

Contract 2

3

8

(3) Water Quality

(3) Construction Dust

(2) Noise

Contract 3

0

3

(1) Construction Dust

(2) Water quality

Contract 5

1

2

(2) Construction Dust

 

Table 9-2           Statistical Summary of Environmental Summons

Reporting Period

Contract No

Environmental Summons Statistics

Frequency

Cumulative

Complaint Nature

19 May 2014 ¡V 30 Nov 2014

Contract 2

0

0

NA

06 Nov 2013 ¡V 30 Nov 2014

Contract 3

0

0

NA

16 Aug 2013 ¡V 30 Nov 2014

Contract 5

0

0

NA

1 ¡V 31 Dec 2014

Contract 2

0

0

NA

Contract 3

0

0

NA

Contract 5

0

0

NA

 

Table 9-3           Statistical Summary of Environmental Prosecution

Reporting Period

Contract No

Environmental Prosecution Statistics

Frequency

Cumulative

Complaint Nature

19 May 2014 ¡V 30 Nov 2014

Contract 2

0

0

NA

06 Nov 2013 ¡V 30 Nov 2014

Contract 3

0

0

NA

16 Aug 2013 ¡V 30 Nov 2014

Contract 5

0

0

NA

1 ¡V 31 Dec 2014

Contract 2

0

0

NA

Contract 3

0

0

NA

Contract 5

0

0

NA

 

The Other Contracts

 

9.1.4                 Since the construction works at the Contract 4 and Contract 6 have not yet commenced, no environmental complaint, summons and prosecution under the EM&A Programme are registered in the Reporting Period.

 


10                         Implementation Status of Mitigation Measures

10.1                   General Requirements

10.1.1             The environmental mitigation measures that recommended in the Implementation Schedule for Environmental Mitigation Measures (ISEMM) in the approved EM&A Manual covered the issues of dust, noise, water and waste and they are summarized presented in Appendix M.

 

10.1.2             All contracts under the Project shall be implementing the required environmental mitigation measures according to the approved EM&A Manual as subject to the site condition.  Environmental mitigation measures generally implemented by Contracts 2, 3 and 5 in this Reporting Period are summarized in Table 10-1.  

 

Table 10-1         Environmental Mitigation Measures

Issues

Environmental Mitigation Measures

Water Quality

¡P       Wastewater to be treated by the filtration systems i.e. sedimentation tank or   AquaSed before to discharge.

Air Quality

¡P       Maintain damp / wet surface on access road

¡P       Keep slow speed in the sites

¡P       All vehicles must use wheel washing facility before off site

¡P       Sprayed water during breaking works

¡P       A cleaning truck was regularly performed on the public road to prevent fugitive dust emission

Noise

¡P       Restrain operation time of plants from 07:00 to 19:00 on any working day except for Public Holiday and Sunday.

¡P       Keep good maintenance of plants

¡P       Place noisy plants away from residence or school

¡P       Provide noise barriers or hoarding to enclose the noisy plants or works

¡P       Shut down the plants when not in used.

Waste and Chemical Management

¡P       On-site sorting prior to disposal

¡P       Follow requirements and procedures of the ¡§Trip-ticket System¡¨

¡P       Predict required quantity of concrete accurately

¡P       Collect the unused fresh concrete at designated locations in the sites for subsequent disposal

General

¡P       The site was generally kept tidy and clean.

 

10.2                   Tentative Construction Activities in the Coming Month

10.2.1             Construction activities as undertaken in the coming month for the Project lists below:

Contract 2

Ÿ   Mid Vent Portal ¡V Top heading canopies & Bench Excavation

Ÿ   Mid Vent Portal ¡VCompletion of Blast door installation + Noise Measurements

Ÿ   Mid Vent Portal ¡VDrill & Blast (D&B) Tunneling

Ÿ   North Portal ¡VSub-station Construction

Ÿ   North Portal ¡VTop heading excavation

Ÿ   North Portal ¡VNoise Measurement for the Blast Door

Ÿ   North Portal ¡VPermanent Slope Formation

Ÿ   North Portal ¡VSite Installation and Logistics for TBM Works

Ÿ   North Portal ¡VPlatform excavation for bench excavation

Ÿ   North Portal ¡V Bench Excavation

Ÿ   North Portal ¡VConveyor Belt System Construction

Ÿ   South Portal ¡VSlope and excavation works

Ÿ   South Portal ¡VSub-station Construction + CLP Installation

Ÿ   South Portal ¡VSol nailing works

Ÿ   South Portal ¡VTree removal and transplanting works

 

Contract 3

Ÿ   Pile cap construction for Bridge E

Ÿ   Automatic Deformation Monitoring System (ADMS) installation

Ÿ   Cable detection and trial trenches

Ÿ   Catch fence erection

Ÿ   Filling Works at Tong Hang East

Ÿ   Lagging wall and capping beam for bored pile wall

Ÿ   Storm drains laying

Ÿ   Water pipes laying

Ÿ   Sewer pipes laying

Ÿ   Construction of noise barriers

Ÿ   Pier construction

Ÿ   Pile cap works

Ÿ   Piling works

Ÿ   Pre-drilling

Ÿ   Construction of valve control and telemetry house

Ÿ   Retaining structure construction

Ÿ   Traffic diversion for Fanling Highway

Ÿ   Road works at Fanling Highway

Ÿ   Socket H-pile installation

Ÿ   Utilities duct laying

Contract 5

Ÿ   Construction of retaining wall No.1

Ÿ   Construction of retaining wall No.2b

Ÿ   Construction of retaining wall No.5

Ÿ   Construction of soil cement slope along BCP Area

Ÿ   Road works (kerb laying) for proposed LMH Road

Ÿ   Formation Works at BCP Area

Ÿ   Piling works at footbridge

Ÿ   Construction of substructure of Bridge J

Ÿ   Construction of Depressed Road at BCP3

Ÿ   Construction of Eastern pedestrian subway and pump room at Lin Ma Hang

Ÿ   Filing Works for ArcHD permanent office

Ÿ   Transplantation, Pruning/felling of existing tree

Ÿ   Drainage works at proposed and exiting LMH Road

Ÿ   Water works at proposed and existing LMH Road

Ÿ   Drainage works at BCP area

Ÿ   Installation of Underground utilities (CLP cables) at proposed LMH road

Ÿ   Diversion of Underground utilities (CLP cables) at existing LMH road

Ÿ   Removal and disposal of asbestos materials

 

 

10.3                   Key Issues for the Coming Month

10.3.1             Key issues to be considered in the coming month for Contracts 2, 3 and 5 include:

Ÿ    Implementation of control measures for rainstorm;

Ÿ    Regular clearance of stagnant water during wet season;

Ÿ    Implementation of dust suppression measures at all times;

Ÿ    Potential wastewater quality impact due to surface runoff;

Ÿ    Potential fugitive dust quality impact due from the dry/loose/exposure soil surface/dusty material;

Ÿ    Disposal of empty engine oil containers within site area;

Ÿ    Ensure dust suppression measures are implemented properly;

Ÿ    Sediment catch-pits and silt removal facilities should be regularly maintained;

Ÿ    Management of chemical wastes;

Ÿ    Discharge of site effluent to the nearby wetland, stockpiling or disposal of materials, and any dredging or construction area at this area are prohibited;

Ÿ    Follow-up of improvement on general waste management issues; and

Ÿ    Implementation of construction noise preventative control measures

 

10.3.2             For other Contracts, no environmental issue is considered as these contracts have yet to commence.

 


11                         Conclusions and Recommendations

11.1                   Conclusions

11.1.1             This is 17th monthly EM&A report presenting the monitoring results and inspection findings for the Reporting Period from 1 to 31 December 2014.

 

11.1.2             No 1-hour TSP monitoring results that triggered the Action or Limit Levels were recorded.  However, there were two (2) Action Level exceedances for 24-hour TSP of air quality which recorded at AM2 and AM3 on 13 December 2014.  NOE was issued to relevant parties upon confirmation of the monitoring result.  Investigation report cause of exceedance has been conducted by the ET which concluded that the exceedances were not project related.

 

11.1.3             No construction noise measurement results that exceeded the Limit Level were recorded in the Reporting Period.  However, a noise complaint (which is an Action Level exceedance) was registered on 10 December 2014 and investigation report has been issued by the ET.

 

11.1.4             For water quality monitoring, no exceedance was triggered in WM4.  For location WM1, a total six (6) Limit Level exceedances including the parameters of turbidity and suspended solids which recorded 10, 27 and 31 December 2014.  Investigation report cause of exceedance is being carried out by the ET.

 

11.1.5             No notification of summons or successful prosecution under the EM&A Programme of the Project was received in the reporting period for Contract 2, 3 and 5.

 

11.1.6             Four (4) environmental complaints under the EM&A Programme of the Project were received in the reporting period for Contracts 2 and 5 regarding to dust, noise and soil/muddy water impact.   Follow up actions have been undertaken by both Contractor to resolve the complaints and deficiencies in due time. Investigation reports for the complaint have been submitted to all relevant parties for review.

 

11.1.7             During the Reporting Period, four (4), five (5) and five (5) events of joint site inspection by the RE, IEC, ET and Main-contractor were carried out for Contracts 2, 3 and 5 respectively in accordance with the EM&A Manual stipulation.  No non-compliance observed during the site inspection. 

 

11.2                   Recommendations

11.2.1             During dry season, special attention should be paid on the potential construction dust impact since most of the construction sites are adjacent to villages.  The Contractor should fully implement the construction dust mitigation measures properly.

 

11.2.2             Muddy water or other water pollutants from site surface runoff into Kong Yiu Channel and Ma Wat Channel should be also be alerted.  Water quality mitigation measures to prevent surface runoff into nearby water bodies should be fully implemented.

 

11.2.3             Construction noise should be a key environmental impact during the works.  The noise mitigation measures such as use of quiet plants or temporary noise barrier installation at the construction noise predominate area should be implemented as accordance with the EM&A requirement.

 

11.2.4             Furthermore, daily cleaning and weekly tidiness shall be properly performed and maintained. In addition, mosquito control should be kept to prevent mosquito breeding on site.