Job No.: TCS00694/13

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agreement No. CE 45/2008 (CE)

Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai

Boundary Control Point and Associated Works

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Monthly Environmental Monitoring and Audit Report (No.43) ¡V February 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepared For

 

 

 

 

Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

Reference No.

Prepared By

Certified By

14 March 2017

TCS00694/13/600/R0887v2

Nicola Hon

 (Environmental Consultant)

Tam Tak Wing

(Environmental Team Leader)

 

Version

Date

Remarks

1

8 March 2017

First Submission

2

14 March 2017

Amended against the IEC¡Šs comments on 11 March 2017

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

executive summary

ES01            This is the 43rd monthly EM&A report presenting the monitoring results and inspection findings for the reporting period from 1 to 28 February 2017 (hereinafter ¡¥the Reporting Period¡Š).

 

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 to seven CEDD contracts including Contract 2 (CV/2012/08), Contract 3 (CV/2012/09), Contract 4 (TCSS), Contract 5 (CV/2013/03), Contract 6 (CV/2013/08) and Contract 7 (NE/2014/03) and an ArshSD contract (Contract SS C505).

 

ES03            In the Reporting Period, the major construction works under Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point and Associated Works of the Project included Contract 2, Contract 3, Contract 6, Contract 7 and Contract SS C505.  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

9

135

24-hour TSP

9

45

Construction Noise

Leq(30min) Daytime

10

40

Water Quality

Water in-situ measurement and/or sampling

WM1 & WM1-C

12 Scheduled & 1 extra

WM2A(a) & WM2A-Cx

12 Scheduled & 2 extra

WM2B & WM2B-C

12 Scheduled & 0 extra

WM3x &WM3-C

12 Scheduled & 1 extra

WM4, WM4-CA &WM4-CB

12 Scheduled & 0 extra

Ecology

Woodland compensation

i)     General Health condition of planted species

ii)   Survival of planted species

9 Quadrats

1

Joint Site Inspection / Audit

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

Contract 2

4

Contract 3

5

Contract 6

4

Contract 7

5

Contract SS C505

4

Note: Extra monitoring day was due to measurement results exceedance

 

Action and Limit (A/L) Levels exceedance

ES04            In the Reporting Period, no air quality and construction noise exceedances were recorded.    For water quality monitoring, a total of thirteen (13) Limit Level exceedances were recorded.  The summary of exceedance in the Reporting Period is shown below.

 

Environmental Aspect

Monitoring Parameters

Action Level

Limit Level

Event & Action

NOE Issued

Investigation Result

Project related exceedance

Corrective Actions

Air Quality

1-hour TSP

0

0

0

--

--

--

24-hour TSP

0

0

0

--

--

--

Construction Noise

Leq(30min) Daytime

0

0

0

--

--

--

Water Quality

DO

0

0

0

-

--

--

Turbidity

0

4

4

-  Exceedances recorded at WM1 are under investigation.

-  All other NOEs were concluded as non-project related 

0

The Contractors were reminded to  implement water quality mitigation measures in accordance with ISEMM of the EM&A Manual requirements

SS

0

9

9

0

 

Environmental Complaint

ES05            In this Reporting Period, one (1) documented environmental complaint regarding noise issue for Contract 6 in January 2017 was received.  Investigation report for the complaint is in progress.  

ES06              The summary of complaint received in the Reporting Period is summarized below.

Reporting Period

Contract No

Environmental Complaint

Frequency

Complaint Nature

Project related complaint

1 ¡V 28 Feb 2017

Contract 2

0

NA

NA

Contract 3

0

NA

NA

Contract 6

1

Noise (1)

#

Contract 7

0

NA

NA

SS C505

0

NA

NA

 # The complaint is under investigation. 

Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions

ES07            No environmental summons or successful prosecutions were recorded in the Reporting Period.  

 

Reporting Change

ES08            In the Reporting period, no reporting changes were made.

 

Site Inspection

ES09            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 3, 10, 17 and 24 February 2017.  No non-compliance was noted during the site inspection.  

 

ES10            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 2, 6, 15, 20 and 27 February 2017.  No non-compliance was noted during the site inspection.  

 

ES11            In the Reporting Period, joint site inspection to evaluate the site environmental performance at Contract 6 has been carried out by the RE, IEC, ET and the Contractor on 2, 9, 16 and 23 February 2017.  No non-compliance was noted during the site inspection.  

 

ES12            In the Reporting Period, joint site inspection to evaluate the site environmental performance at Contract SS C505 has been carried out by the RE, IEC, ET and the Contractor on 1, 8, 15 and 22 February 2017.  No non-compliance was noted during the site inspection.  

 

ES13            In the Reporting Period, joint site inspection to evaluate the site environmental performance at Contract 7 has been carried out by the RE, IEC, ET and the Contractor on 1, 7, 14, 21 and 28 February 2017. No non-compliance was noted during the site inspection.  

 

Future Key Issues

ES14            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.

 

ES15            Preventive measures for muddy water or other water pollutants from site surface flow to local stream such as Kong Yiu Channel, Ma Wat Channel, Ping Yuen River, Kwan Tei River or public area should be properly maintained.  The Contractors should paid special attention on water quality mitigation measures and fully implement according ISEMM of the EM&A Manual, in particular for working areas near Ma Wat Channel and Ping Yuen River.  Moreover, all effluent discharge shall be ensure to fulfill Technical Memorandum of Effluent Discharged into Drainage and Sewerage Systems, inland and Coastal Waters criteria or discharge permits stipulation.

 

ES16            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   5

2.3            Concurrent Projects  7

2.4            Construction Progress  7

2.5            Summary of Environmental Submissions  9

3     Summary of Impact Monitoring Requirements  14

3.1            General  14

3.2            Monitoring Parameters  14

3.3            Monitoring Locations  14

3.4            Monitoring Frequency and Period   16

3.5            Monitoring Equipment  17

3.6            Monitoring Methodology   19

3.7            Equipment Calibration   21

3.8            Derivation of Action/Limit (A/L) Levels  21

3.9            Data Management and Data QA/QC Control  22

4     Air Quality Monitoring   23

4.1            General  23

4.2            Air Quality Monitoring Results  23

5     Construction Noise Monitoring   26

5.1            General  26

5.2            Noise Monitoring Results (normal daytime) 26

5.3            Noise Monitoring Results (Restricted Hours) 26

6     Water Quality Monitoring   28

6.1            General  28

6.2            Results of Water Quality Monitoring   28

7     Ecology Monitoring   31

7.1            General  31

8     Waste Management   32

8.1            General Waste Management  32

8.2            Records of Waste Quantities  32

9     Site Inspection   33

9.1            requirements  33

9.2            Findings / Deficiencies During the Reporting Month   33

10   Environmental Complaint and Non-Compliance   37

10.1          Environmental Complaint, Summons and Prosecution   37

11   Implementation Status of Mitigation Measures  41

11.1          General Requirements  41

11.2          Tentative Construction Activities in the Coming Month   41

11.3          Key Issues for the Coming Month   42

12   Conclusions and Recommendations  44

12.1          Conclusions  44

12.2          Recommendations  44

 


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 AM4B

Table 4-5        Summary of 24-hour and 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results ¡V AM5a

Table 4-6        Summary of 24-hour and 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results ¡V AM6

Table 4-7        Summary of 24-hour and 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results ¡V AM7a

Table 4-8        Summary of 24-hour and 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results ¡V AM8

Table 4-9        Summary of 24-hour and 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results ¡V AM9b

Table 5-1        Summary of Construction Noise Monitoring Results

Table 5-2        Summary of Construction Noise Monitoring Results

Table 5-3        Summary of Construction Noise Monitoring Results (Evening Time)

Table 5-4        Summary of Construction Noise Monitoring Results (Night Time)

Table 6-1        Summary of Water Quality Monitoring Results for Contract 2 and 3

Table 6-2        Summary of Water Quality Monitoring Results for Contract 5 and SS C505

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

Table 6-4        Summary of Water Quality Monitoring Results for Contract 2 and 6

Table 6-5        Action and Limit (A/L) Levels Exceedance Recorded

Table 6-6        Summary of Water Quality Exceedance in the Reporting Period

Table 8-1        Summary of Quantities of Inert C&D Materials

Table 8-2        Summary of Quantities of C&D Wastes

Table 9-1        Site Observations for Contract 2

Table 9-2        Site Observations for Contract 3

Table 9-4        Site Observations for Contract 6

Table 9-5        Site Observations for Contract SS C505

Table 9-6        Site Observations for Contract 7

Table 10-1      Statistical Summary of Environmental Complaints

Table 10-2      Statistical Summary of Environmental Summons

Table 10-3      Statistical Summary of Environmental Prosecution

Table 11-1      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

Appendix N    Investigation Report for Exceedance

 

 

 

 


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/C granted on 12 March 2015 and the latest Environmental Permit number EP-404/2011/D granted on 20 January 2017.

 

1.1.2                 The Project consists of two main components: Construction of a Boundary Control Point (hereinafter referred as ¡§BCP¡š); 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 43rd monthly EM&A report presenting the monitoring results and inspection findings for reporting period from 1 to 28 February 2017.

 

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 (NE/2014/02)

¡P              Contract 5 (CV/2013/03)

¡P              Contract 6 (CV/2013/08)

¡P              Contract 7 (NE/2014/03)

¡P              ArchSD Contract No. SS C505

 

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¡Šs entrustment works);

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

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

 

Contract 4 (NE/2014/02)

2.1.5                 Contract 4 has awarded in mid-April 2016. However, the major construction work still is not yet commenced.  The scope of work of the Contract 4 includes:

¡P             design, supply, delivery, installation, testing and commissioning of a traffic control and surveillance system for the connecting road linking up the Liantang / Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point and the existing Fanling Highway.

 

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 has awarded in June 2015 and construction work was commenced on 23 October 2015.  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.

 

Contract 7 (NE/2014/03)

2.1.8                 Contract 7 has awarded in December 2015 and the construction works of Contract 7 was commenced on 15 February 2016.  Major Scope of Work of the Contract 7 would be included below:

Ÿ    construction of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) portion of four vehicular bridge

Ÿ    construction of one pedestrian bridge crossing Shenzhen (SZ) River (cross boundary bridges)

 

ArchSD Contract No. SS C505

2.1.9                 SS C505 has awarded in July 2015 and construction work was commenced on 1 September 2015.  Major Scope of Work of the SS C505 would be included below:

Ÿ    passenger-related facilities including processing kiosks and examination facilities for private cars and coaches, passenger clearance building and halls, the interior fitting works for the pedestrian bridge crossing Shenzhen River, etc.;

Ÿ    cargo processing facilities including kiosks for clearance of goods vehicles, customs inspection platforms, X-ray building, etc.;

Ÿ    accommodation for the facilities inside of the Government departments providing services in connection with the BCP;

Ÿ    transport-related facilities inside the BCP including road networks, public transport interchange, transport drop-off and pick-up areas, vehicle holding areas and associated road furniture etc;

Ÿ    a public carpark; and

Ÿ    other ancillary facilities such as sewerage and drainage, building services provisions and electronic systems, associated environmental mitigation measure and landscape 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.

 

Architectural Services Department (ArchSD)

2.2.3                 ArchSD acts as the works agent for Development Bureau (DEVB), for Contract SS C505 Liantang/ Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point (BCP) ¡V BCP Buildings and Associated Facilities.

 

Environmental Protection Department (EPD)

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

 

Ronald Lu & Partners (Hong Kong) Ltd (The Architect)

2.2.5                 Ronald Lu & Partners (Hong Kong) Ltd is appointed by ArchSD as an Architect for Contract SS C505 Liantang/ Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point (BCP) ¡V BCP Buildings and Associated Facilities.  It responsible for overseeing the construction works of Contract SS C505 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 Architect with respect to EM&A are:

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

Ÿ    Monitor Contractors¡Š and ET¡Šs compliance with the requirements in the Environmental Permit (EP) and EM&A Manual

Ÿ    Facilitate ET¡Šs implementation of the EM&A programme

Ÿ    Participate in joint site inspection by the ET and IEC

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

Ÿ    Adhere to the procedures for carrying out complaint investigation

Ÿ    Liaison with DSD, Engineer/Engineer¡Šs Representative, ET, IEC and the Contractor of the ¡§Construction of the DSD¡Šs Regulation of Shenzhen River Stage 4 (RSR 4)¡š Project discussing regarding the cumulative impact issues.

 

Engineer or Engineers Representative (ER)

2.2.6                 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¡Š compliance with contract specifications, including the implementation and operation of the environmental mitigation measures and their effectiveness

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

¡P           Facilitate ET¡Šs 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¡Šs Representative, ET, IEC and the Contractor of the ¡§Construction of the DSD¡Šs Regulaiton of Shenzhen River Stage 4 (RSR 4)¡š Project discussing regarding the cumulative impact issues.

 

The Contractor(s)

2.2.7                 There will be one contractor for each individual works contract. Once the contractors are appointed, EPD, ET and IEC will be notified the details of the contractor.

2.2.8                 The Contractor for Contracts under CEDD should report to the ER. For ArchSD Contract, the Contractor should report to the Architect or Architect¡Šs Representative (AR). 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¡Šs 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)

2.2.9                 Once the ET is appointed, the EPD, CEDD, ER, Architect and IEC will be notified the details of the ET.

 

2.2.10             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¡Š 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¡Šs 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¡Š 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 Architect, the lEC and Contractor 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¡Šs 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)

2.2.11             One IEC will be employed for this Project. Once the IEC is appointed, EPD, ER, the Architect and ET will be notified the details of the IEC.

 

2.2.12             The Independent Environmental Checker (IEC) should not be in any way an associated body of the Contractor 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¡Š experience in EM&A and have relevant professional qualifications. The appointment of IEC should be subject to the approval of EPD. The IEC should:

¡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           Verify the log-book(s) mentioned in Condition 2.2 of the EP, notify the Director by fax, within one working day of receipt of notification from the ET Leader of each and every occurrence, change of circumstances or non-compliance with the EIA Report and/or the EP, which might affect the monitoring or control of adverse environmental impacts from the Project

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

¡P           Liaison with the client departments, Engineer/Engineer¡Šs Representative, the Architect, ET, lEC and the Contractor 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;

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

                                (c)            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, 6, 7 and SS C505 and they are summarized in below.  Moreover, 3-month rolling construction program for all the current contracts is enclosed in Appendix C. 

 

 

Contract 2 (CV/2012/08)

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

Mid-Vent Portal

Ÿ    Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) south driver breakthrough

Ÿ    Adit invert slab, waterproofing and lining

Ÿ    Tube tunnel construction activities

Ÿ    Structure connecting the adit tunnel and ventilation building superstructure

North Portal

Ÿ    Slope stabilization and retaining wall

Ÿ    Southbound TBM excavation and tunnel enlargement

Ÿ    Construction of cross passage and internal structure

Ÿ    North Bound Tunnel bench excavation

Ÿ    ventilation building superstructure

South Portal

Ÿ    Southbound and northbound Drill & Blast Excavation

Ÿ    South ventilation and building superstructure

Ÿ    Tunnel invert, waterproofing and lining

Ÿ    Mucking out from tunnels

Admin Building

Ÿ    Building superstructure and E&M installation

Contract 3 (CV/2012/09)

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

Ÿ   Boundary Wall for Pumping Station

Ÿ   Cable detection and trial trenches

Ÿ   Construction of remaining base Slab of Box Culvert ID4

Ÿ   Demolition of existing Vehicular Bridge

Ÿ   Extended podium construction near Bored Pile Wall

Ÿ   Gabion wall construction

Ÿ   Installation Steel Column and Panel of Noise Barrier

Ÿ   Footbridge construction

Ÿ   Installation Works of Mini-pile

Ÿ   Noise barrier construction

Ÿ   Pier table construction

Ÿ   Pipe Jacking works for DN2200 Water Mains

Ÿ   Portal beam construction

Ÿ   Profile Barrier Construction on Viaduct

Ÿ   Road works

Ÿ   Roundabout modification works

Ÿ   Utilities Duct Laying

Ÿ   Viaduct segment erection

Ÿ   Water Main Laying

 

Contract 4 (Contract number to be assigned)

2.4.4                 The Contract was awarded in mid-April 2016 and the major construction work has not yet commenced.

 

Contract 5 (CV/2013/03)

2.4.5                 As advised by the ER, the construction works under Contract 5 was substantially completed on 31 August 2016.

 

Contract 6 (CV/2013/08)

2.4.6                 Contract 6 has awarded in June 2015 and construction work was commenced on 23 October 2015. In this Reporting Period, construction activities conducted are listed below:

Ÿ   Bored Piling

Ÿ   Pile Cap Construction

Ÿ   Bridge Pier Construction

Ÿ   Bridge Segment Erection

Ÿ   Tunnel Excavation

Ÿ   Sewage Treatment Plant Construction

 

Contract 7 (NE/2014/03)

2.4.7                 Contract 7 has awarded in December 2015 and construction work was commenced on 15 February 2016.  In this Reporting Period, construction activities conducted are listed below:

Ÿ   U-trough construction at Bridges A and E

Ÿ   Pile Caps Construction at Bridges A and E

Ÿ   2nd floor slab construction at Bridge C

 

Contract SS C505

2.4.8                 Contract SS C505 has awarded in July 2015 and construction work was commenced on 1 September 2015.  In this Reporting Period, construction activities conducted are listed below:

Ÿ   Building no. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 36 construction

Ÿ   Excavation for drainage works for Building no. 4, 5, 6 & 7

Ÿ   On Grade Slab construction for Building no.36

Ÿ   Tower crane operation

Ÿ   Bridge construction works including construction of bridge column, retaining wall, pile cap, pier and abutment

Ÿ   Underground drainage works

Ÿ   Formwork and falsework for PTB¡Šs slab construction

Ÿ   Construction PTB M/F & 1/F flat slab

Ÿ   Steel beam works for maintenance platform for PTB

Ÿ   Pile cap construction for PTB, including excavation and backfilling works

Ÿ   Bridge deck construction for Bridges 1 - 5

 

2.5              Summary of Environmental Submissions

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

Ÿ   Project Layout Plans of Contracts 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and SS C505

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 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and SS C505

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

Ÿ   Vegetation Survey Report

Ÿ   Woodland Compensation Plan

Ÿ   Habitat Creation Management Plan

Ÿ   Wetland Compensation Plan

 

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

Ref. no.

Effective Date

Expiry Date

Contract 2

1

Air pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation

Ref No.: 368864

31 Dec 2013

Till Contract ends

2

Chemical Waste Producer Registration

North Portal

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

25 Mar 2014

Till Contract ends

Mid-Vent Portal

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

25 Mar 2014

Till Contract ends

South Portal

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

9 Apr 2014

Till Contract ends

3

Water Pollution Control Ordinance - Discharge License

No.WT00018374-2014

8 Oct 2014

30 Sep 2019

No.: W5/1I389

28 Mar 2014

31 Mar 2019

No. WT00023063-2015

18 Dec 2015

31 Mar 2019

No.: W5/1I392

28 Mar 2014

31 Mar 2019

4

Waste Disposal Regulation - Billing Account for Disposal of Construction Waste

Account No. 7019105

8 Jan 2014

Till Contract ends

5

Construction Noise Permit

GW-RN0695-16

18 Sep 2016

17 Mar 2017

GW-RN0700-16

20 Sep 2016

19 Feb 2017

GW-RN0759-16

12 Oct 2016

11 Apr 2017

GW-RN0800-16

01 Nov 2016

29 Apr 2017

GW-RN0822-16

09 Nov 2016

08 May 2017

GW-RN0823-16

09 Nov 2016

08 May 2017

GW-RN0839-16

20 Nov 2016

07 May 2017

GW-RN0852-16

23 Nov 2016

2 May 2017

GW-RN0895-16

20 Dec 2016

11 Jun 2017

GW-RN0926-16

27 Dec 2016

26 Jun 2017

GW-RN0928-16

27 Dec 2016

26 Jun 2017

GW-RN0072-17

1 Feb 2017

31 Jul 2017

GW-RN0073-17

1 Feb 2017

31 Jul 2017

GW-RN0800-16

1 Nov 2016

29 Apr 2017

6

Specified Process License

(Mortar Plant Operation)

L-3-251(1)

12-Apr-2016

11-Apr-2021

Contract 3

1

Air pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation

Ref. No: 362101

17 Jul 2013

Till Contract ends

2

Chemical Waste Producer Registration

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

 

7 Oct 2013

Till Contract ends

3

Water Pollution Control Ordinance - Discharge License

No.:WT00016832 ¡V 2013

28 Aug 13

31 Aug 2018

4

Waste Disposal Regulation - Billing Account for Disposal of Construction Waste

Account No. 7017914

2 Aug 13

Till Contract ends

5

 

 

Construction Noise Permit

GW-RN0561-16

16 Aug 2016

11 Feb 2017

GW-RN0580-16

25 Aug 2016

24 Feb 2017

GW-RN0581-16

25 Aug 2016

24 Feb 2017

GW-RN0596-16

17 Aug 2016

15 Feb 2017

GW-RN0619-16

22 Aug 2016

14 Feb 2017

GW-RN0646-16

10 Sep 2016

9 Mar 2017

GW-RN0653-16

11 Sep 2016

10 Mar 2017

GW-RN0654-16

15 Sep 2016

14 Mar 2017

GW-RN0720-16

4 Oct 2016

31 Mar 2017

GW-RN0729-16

5 Oct 2016

31 Mar 2017

GW-RN0756-16

18 Oct 2016

13 Apr 2017

GW-RN0759-16

5 Nov 2016

29 Apr 2017

GW-RN0816-16

13 Nov2016

27 Mar 2017

GW-RN0833-16

13 Nov2016

10 May 2017

GW-RN0836-16

15 Nov2016

31 Mar 2017

GW-RN0843-16

18 Nov2016

17 May 2017

GW-RN0870-16

30 Nov2016

13 May 2017

GW-RN0871-16

29 Nov2016

20 May 2017

GW-RN0872-16

29 Nov2016

20 May 2017

GW-RN0901-16

11 Dec 2016

4 Jun 2017

GW-RN0939-16

22 Dec 2016

21 Jun 2017

GW-RN0965-16

28 Dec 2016

13 Jun 2017

GW-RN0002-17

8 Jan 2017

4 Jun 2017

GW-RN0004-17

11 Jan 2017

18 Feb 2017

GW-RN0021-17

19 Jan 2017

8 Jul 2017

GW-RN0029-17

21 Jan 2017

8 Jul 2017

GW-RN0032-17

25 Feb 2017

10 Jul 2017

GW-RN0040-17

25 Jan 2017

24 Aug 2017

GW-RN0048-17

3 Feb 2017

16 Jun 2017

GW-RN0066-17

15 Feb 2017

15 Jul 2017

GW-RN0069-17

15 Feb 2017

14 Aug 2017

GW-RN0070-17

3 Feb 2017

15 Jul 2017

GW-RN0071-17

16 Feb 2017

15 Aug 2017

GW-RN0078-17

21 Feb 2017

21 Jun 2017

GW-RN0084-17

8 Feb 2017

15 Jul 2017

GW-RN0092-17

19 Feb 2017

20 Jul 2017

GW-RN0096-17

19 Feb 2017

10 Jul 2017

GW-RN0099-17

17 Feb 2017

12 Aug 2017

GW-RN0103-17

24 Feb 2017

31 Mar 2017

GW-RN0111-17

26 Feb 2017

30 Jul 2017

GW-RN0115-17

2 Mar 2017

26 Aug 2017

Contract 5

1

Air pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation

Ref. No: 359338

 

13 May 2013

Till the end of Contract

2

Chemical Waste Producer Registration

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

8 Jun 2013

Till the end of Contract

3

Water Pollution Control Ordinance - Discharge License

No.: W5/1G44/1

8 Jun 13

30 Jun 2018

4

Waste Disposal Regulation - Billing Account for Disposal of Construction Waste

Account No. 7017351

29 Apr 13

Till the end of Contract

Contract 6

1

Air pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation

Ref. No: 390614

29 Jun 2015

Till the end of Contract

2

Chemical Waste Producer Registration

Waste Producers Number No.: 5213-652-C3969-01

31 Aug 2015

Till the end of Contract

3

Waste Disposal Regulation - Billing Account for Disposal of Construction Waste

Account No. 7022707

9 Jul 2015

Till the end of Contract

4

Water Pollution Control Ordinance - Discharge License

No.:WT00024574-2016

31 May 2016

31 May 2021

No.:WT00024576-2016

31 May 2016

31 May 2021

No.:WT00024742-2016

14 June 2016

30 June 2021

No.:WT00024746-2016

14 June 2016

30 June 2021

5

Construction Noise Permit

GW-RN0937-16

3 Jan 2017

31 Mar 2017

GW-RW0003-17

16 Jan 20217

15 Jul 2017

GW-RW0005-17

1 Apr 2017

30 Jun 2017

GW-RW0062-17

27 Jan 2017

26 Apr 2017

GW-RW0090-17

15 Feb 2017

14 Aug 2017

GW-RW0126-17

3 Mar 2017

27 Aug 2017

Contract SS C505

1

Air pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation

Ref. No: 390974

13 Jul 2015

Till the end of Contract

2

Chemical Waste Producer Registration

Waste Producer No.: 5213-642-L1048-07

16 Sep 2015

Till the end of Contract

3

Water Pollution Control Ordinance - Discharge License

No.: WT00024865-2016

8 Jul 2016

30 Nov 2020

4

Waste Disposal Regulation - Billing Account for Disposal of Construction Waste

Account No. 7022831

23 Jul 2015

Till the end of Contract

5

Construction Noise Permit

GW-RN0803-16

5 Nov 2016

4 May 2017

GW-RN0065-17

7 Feb 2017

6 Aug 2017

Contract 7

1

Air pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation

Ref. No: 397015

21 Dec 2015

Till the end of Contract

2

Chemical Waste Producer Registration

Waste Producer No.: 5214-641-K3202-01

24 Mar 2016

Till the end of Contract

3

Water Pollution Control Ordinance - Discharge License

No.: WT00024422-2016

10 May 2016

31 May 2021

4

Waste Disposal Regulation - Billing Account for Disposal of Construction Waste

Account No. 7024129

21 Jan 2016

Till the end of Contract

5

Construction Noise Permit

GW-RN0799-16

5 Nov 2016

4 May 2017

                                  Contract 4

1

 

Air pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation

Form of Notification of Construction work has submitted to EPD in July 2016.

2

Chemical Waste Producer Registration

Application is under preparation

3

Water Pollution Control Ordinance - Discharge License

Application is under preparation

4

Waste Disposal Regulation - Billing Account for Disposal of Construction Waste

Application is under preparation


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

AM1b^

Open area at Tsung Yuen Ha Village

BCP

SS C505

Contract 7

AM2

Village House near Lin Ma Hang Road

LMH to Frontier Closed Area

Contract 6

AM3

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

LMH to Frontier Closed Area

Contract 6

AM4b^

House no. 10B1 Nga Yiu Ha Village

LMH to Frontier Closed Area

Contract 6

AM5a^

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

Contract 6

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¡Šs 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¡Šs 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¡Šs ref.: (7) in EP 2/N7/A/52 Pt.12 dated 9 Jun 2014).

^ Proposal for change of air quality monitoring locations was enclosed in the updated EM&A Programme which approval by EPD on 29 Mar 2016.

 

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

SS C505

Contract 7

NM2a#

Village House near Lin Ma Hang Road

Lin Ma Hang to Frontier Closed Area

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 Road

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

# Proposal for the change of construction noise monitoring location from NM2 to NM2a was verified by the IEC on 6 May 2016 and was effective on 9 May 2016.


 

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

Easting

Northing

WM1

Downstream of Kong Yiu Channel

833 679

845 421

Alternative location located at upstream 51m of the designated location

SS C505

Contract 6

WM1- Control

Upstream of Kong Yiu Channel

834 185

845 917

NA

SS C505

Contract 6

WM2A

Downstream of River Ganges

834 204

844 471

Alternative location located at upstream 81m of the designated location

Contract 6

WM2A(a)*

Downstream of River Ganges

834 191

844 474

Alternative location located at upstream 70m of the designated location

Contract 6

WM2A- Controlx#

Upstream of River Ganges

835 377

844 188

Alternative location located at upstream 160m 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

WM3x#

Downstream of River Indus

836 206

842 270

Alternative location located at downstream 180m of the designated location

Contract 2

Contract 6

WM3- Control

Upstream of River Indus

836 763

842 400

Alternative location located at downstream 26m of the designated location

Contract 2

Contract 6

WM4

Downstream of Ma Wat Channel

833 850

838 338

Alternative location located at upstream 11m of the designated location

Contract 2

Contract 3

WM4¡V Control A

Kau Lung Hang Stream

834 028

837 695

Alternative location located at downstream 28m of the designated location

Contract 2

Contract 3

WM4¡V Control B

Upstream of Ma Wat Channel

833760

837395

Alternative location located at upstream 15m of the designated location

Contract 2

Contract 3

Note: EPD has approved the revised EM&A Programme on 29th March 2016. If the measured water depth of the monitoring station is lower than 150 mm, alternative location (WM3x and WM2A-Controlx) based on the criteria were selected to perform water monitoring in accordance with the updated EM&A Programme (Rev. 05) (Section 4.1.4)

* Proposal for the change of water monitoring location from WM2A to WM2A(a) was verified by the IEC and it was approved by EPD. (EPD¡Šs ref. (10) in EP 2/N7/A/52 Pt.19)

 

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¡š), additional weekly impact monitoring for Leq(5min) measurement shall be employed during respective restricted hours periods..  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*

* Instrument was used in the Reporting Period and the calibration certificate could be referred in Appendix F.

 

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¡š 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* or Cesva CB-5 or Rion NC-74*

Portable Wind Speed Indicator

Testo Anemometer

* Instrument was used in the Reporting Period and the calibration certificate could be referred in Appendix F.

 

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 Professional Plus /YSI PRO20 Handheld Dissolved Oxygen Instrument*/ YSI 550A Multifunctional Meter*/ YSI Professional DSS

pH meter

YSI Professional Plus / AZ8685 pH pen-style meter*/ YSI 6820/ 650MDS/ YSI Professional DSS

Turbidimeter

Hach 2100Q*/ YSI 6820/ 650MDS/ YSI Professional DSS

Sample Container

High density polythene bottles (provided by laboratory)

Storage Container

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

* Instrument was used in the Reporting Period and the calibration certificate could be referred in Appendix F.

 

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¡š 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¡Šs Operation and Service Manual.

 

24-hour TSP Monitoring

3.6.3                 The equipment used for 24-hour TSP measurement is Tisch Environmental, Inc. Model TE-5170 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¡šx10¡š 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¡Šs 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; 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 or alternative locations. The sampling procedures 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 or tape measurement 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¡Š 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/ 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 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¡Šs 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

AM1b

265

143

500

260

AM2

268

149

AM3

269

145

AM4b

267

148

AM5a

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, NM2a, 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(a)

WM2B

WM3x

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¡Šs 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, 6, 7 and Contract SS C505. Hence, air quality monitoring was performed at all designated locations.

 

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

4.2.1                 In the Reporting Period, a total of 135 events of 1-hour TSP and 45 events 24-hours TSP monitoring were carried out and the monitoring results are summarized in Tables 4-1 to 4-9.   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 AM1b

Date

24-hour TSP (mg/m3)

1-hour TSP (mg/m3)

Date

Start Time

1st reading

2nd reading

3rd reading

1-Feb-17

47

1-Feb-17

9:09

39

51

59

6-Feb-17

70

7-Feb-17

9:10

85

87

83

11-Feb-17

99

13-Feb-17

13:11

84

87

76

17-Feb-17

103

18-Feb-17

13:00

83

78

79

23-Feb-17

76

24-Feb-17

9:18

81

79

75

Average

(Range)

79

(47 ¡V 103)

Average

(Range)

75

(39 ¡V 87)

 

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

1-Feb-17

51

1-Feb-17

9:15

49

62

59

6-Feb-17

119

7-Feb-17

9:20

91

93

86

11-Feb-17

144

13-Feb-17

13:18

81

84

88

17-Feb-17

140

18-Feb-17

13:03

78

75

77

23-Feb-17

109

24-Feb-17

9:25

80

76

79

Average

(Range)

113

(51 ¡V 144)

Average

(Range)

77

(49 ¡V 93)

 

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

1-Feb-17

84

1-Feb-17

9:11

89

89

98

6-Feb-17

89

7-Feb-17

9:28

123

101

100

11-Feb-17

126

13-Feb-17

13:26

88

86

96

17-Feb-17

137

18-Feb-17

13:05

72

67

68

23-Feb-17

132

24-Feb-17

9:33

83

66

69

Average

(Range)

114

(84 ¡V 137)

Average

(Range)

86

 (66 ¡V 123)

 

Table 4-4         Summary of 24-hour and 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results ¡V AM4b

Date

24-hour TSP (mg/m3)

1-hour TSP (mg/m3)

Date

Start Time

1st reading

2nd reading

3rd reading

2-Feb-17

46

2-Feb-17

13:00

82

80

79

7-Feb-17

66

8-Feb-17

9:37

107

103

105

13-Feb-17

81

14-Feb-17

9:38

71

60

58

18-Feb-17

86

20-Feb-17

9:00

69

68

71

24-Feb-17

40

25-Feb-17

8:51

65

66

71

Average

(Range)

64

(40 ¡V 86)

Average

(Range)

77

(58 ¡V 107)

 

Table 4-5         Summary of 24-hour and 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results ¡V AM5a

Date

24-hour TSP (mg/m3)

1-hour TSP (mg/m3)

Date

Start Time

1st reading

2nd reading

3rd reading

2-Feb-17

66

2-Feb-17

13:13

79

86

82

7-Feb-17

65

8-Feb-17

9:32

97

99

100

13-Feb-17

84

14-Feb-17

9:36

101

89

66

18-Feb-17

99

20-Feb-17

9:03

69

63

64

24-Feb-17

40

25-Feb-17

8:54

69

66

68

Average

(Range)

71

(40 ¡V 99)

Average

(Range)

80

(63 ¡V 101)

 

Table 4-6         Summary of 24-hour and 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results ¡V AM6

Date

24-hour TSP (mg/m3)

1-hour TSP (mg/m3)

Date

Start Time

1st reading

2nd reading

3rd reading

2-Feb-17

66

2-Feb-17

13:31

79

70

79

7-Feb-17

90

8-Feb-17

9:19

111

108

111

13-Feb-17

146

14-Feb-17

9:32

86

63

51

18-Feb-17

33

20-Feb-17

9:11

69

67

71

24-Feb-17

142

25-Feb-17

9:07

67

63

66

Average

(Range)

95

(33 ¡V 146)

Average

(Range)

77

(51 ¡V 111)

 

Table 4-7         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-Feb-17

85

2-Feb-17

9:39

82

84

81

7-Feb-17

106

8-Feb-17

9:21

109

118

116

13-Feb-17

133

14-Feb-17

9:25

88

83

66

18-Feb-17

135

20-Feb-17

13:00

74

67

68

24-Feb-17

68

25-Feb-17

9:18

63

67

73

Average

(Range)

105

(68 ¡V 135)

Average

(Range)

83

(63 ¡V 118)

 

Table 4-8         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-Feb-17

52

2-Feb-17

9:42

73

82

75

7-Feb-17

44

8-Feb-17

13:14

108

113

111

13-Feb-17

67

14-Feb-17

9:14

92

67

92

18-Feb-17

42

20-Feb-17

13:14

72

65

66

24-Feb-17

42

25-Feb-17

13:00

67

71

77

Average

(Range)

49

(42 ¡V 67)

Average

(Range)

82

(65 -113)

 

Table 4-9         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

1-Feb-17

33

1-Feb-17

10:19

51

46

44

6-Feb-17

66

7-Feb-17

9:32

108

113

123

11-Feb-17

66

13-Feb-17

13:10

77

80

79

17-Feb-17

45

18-Feb-17

13:00

76

71

73

23-Feb-17

34

24-Feb-17

13:06

100

111

95

Average

(Range)

48

(33 ¡V 66)

Average

(Range)

83

(44¡V 123)

 

4.2.1                 As shown in Tables 4-1 to 4-9, all the 1-hour TSP and 24-hour TSP monitoring results were below the Action/Limit Levels.  No Notification of Exceedance (NOE) was issued in this Reporting Period.

 

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

 

 

 


 

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, 6, 7 and Contract SS C505 and noise monitoring was performed at all designated locations.

 

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 (normal daytime)

5.2.1                 In the Reporting Period, a total of 40 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, NM3, NM4, 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 were performed at NM2a and NM10 and 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 Tables 5-1 and 5-2.  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

NM2a(*)

NM8

NM9

NM10(*)

1-Feb-17

53

73

58

64

64

7-Feb-17

59

73

58

64

68

13-Feb-17

62

71

61

64

67

24-Feb-17

59

65

59

67

65

Limit Level

75 dB(A)

Remarks

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

Table 5-2         Summary of Construction Noise Monitoring Results

Construction Noise Level (Leq30min), dB(A)

 

Date

NM3

NM4

NM5

NM6

NM7

 

2-Feb-17

56

63

55

58

60

 

8-Feb-17

58

63

64

58

65

 

14-Feb-17

60

62

53

61

55

 

20-Feb-17

58

63

53

61

55

 

Limit Level

75 dB(A)

 

 

54

 

5.2.2                 As shown in Tables 5-1 and 5-2, the noise level measured at all designated monitoring locations were below 75dB(A).  Moreover, no valid noise complaint (which triggered Action Level exceedance) was recorded in the Reporting Period.

 

5.3              Noise Monitoring Results (Restricted Hours)

5.3.1                 In the Reporting Period, CNPs were granted by Contracts 2, 3, 6, 7 and SS C505 for use of Powered Mechanical Equipment (PME) during restricted hour.  As confirmed by both Contractors with their works schedules, construction works would be conducted at Contract 2, 3, 6 and SS C505 during restricted hours with the granted CNP.  Noise monitoring was therefore conducted at the relevant noise monitoring locations during respective restricted hour periods.  

 

5.3.2                 Based on the works schedule by the Contractor of Contracts 2, 3, 6, 7 and SS C505, the involved noise monitoring locations included NM1, NM4, NM5, NM7, NM8, NM9 and NM10 and the noise monitoring results are summarized in Tables 5-3 and 5-4.

 

Table 5-3         Summary of Construction Noise Monitoring Results (Evening Time)

Construction Noise Level (Leq5min), dB(A)

Date

NM1

NM4

NM5

NM7

NM8

Leq5min

Leq5min

Leq5min

Leq5min

Leq5min

3-Feb-17

40

49

46

44

59

10-Feb-17

45

56

47

49

57

17-Feb-17

46

59

50

52

58

23-Feb-17

52

42

50

56

59

Observation/ other noise source

noise from vehicle  and occasionally dogs barking from village

noise from vehicle  and occasionally dogs barking from village

Noise from vehicle parking, occasionally dogs barking from village

Noise from water flowing in the gully, occasionally dogs barking from village

Traffic noise from trains as NM8 close to train tracks and occasionally dogs barking from village

Remarks:   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 5-4         Summary of Construction Noise Monitoring Results (Night Time)

Construction Noise Level (Leq5min), dB(A)

Date (#)

NM5

NM7

NM8

NM9

NM10(*)

Leq5min

Leq5min

Leq5min

Leq5min

Leq5min

3-Feb-17

46

49

57

59

56

10-Feb-17

45

46

56

60

56

17-Feb-17

46

50

60

64

58

23-Feb-17

50

43

58

--

--

Observation/ other noise source

Noise from vehicle parking, occasionally dogs barking from village

Noise from water flowing in the gully, occasionally dogs barking from village

Traffic noise from trains as NM8 close to train tracks and occasionally dogs barking from village

Traffic noise from trains as NM9 close to train tracks and occasionally dogs barking from village

Traffic noise from highway and occasionally dogs barking from village

Remarks:   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.

(#)            the monitoring date for NM9 and NM10 shall be the next day of the ¡§Date¡š

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

 

5.3.3                 According to the site records by the monitoring team, no construction noise from the construction was noted during the course of monitoring at all locations.  On the other hand, traffic noise was dominated at NM8 and NM9 since the monitoring locations were closed to the train tracks and occasionally noise from vehicle and dogs barking were recorded at all stations.  Therefore, it is considered that the measurement results were likely to be the background noise.

 


 

6                    Water Quality Monitoring

6.1              General

6.1.1                 In the Reporting Period, construction works under the project has been commenced in Contracts 2, 3, 6, 7 and Contract SS C505 and water quality monitoring was performed at all designated locations.  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 twelve (12) sampling days was scheduled to carry out for all designated locations with their control stations.  Since exceedances were recorded at WM1, WM2A(a) and WM3x, according to ¡§Event and Action Plan¡š stipulation, one (1) additional water quality monitoring day was conducted for WM1 and WM3x and two (2) additional water quality monitoring days were conducted for WM2A(a) its control stations in the reporting period.

 

6.2.2                 The key monitoring parameters including Dissolved Oxygen, Turbidity and Suspended Solids are summarized in Tables 6-1 to 6-5.  Breaches of water quality monitoring criteria are shown in Table 6-6.  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         Water Quality Monitoring Results Associated of Contracts 2 and 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

2-Feb-17

7.0

7.8

4.5

10.7

5.1

7.6

16.0

3.0

7.0

4-Feb-17

8.0

47.3

7.0

8.8

6.4

8.7

10.5

2.0

8.0

7-Feb-17

8.2

8.6

7.4

27.9

19.1

11.2

22.0

4.0

8.5

9-Feb-17

9.9

10.9

7.9

10.7

8.1

10.1

5.5

6.0

10.0

11-Feb-17

9.6

10.4

8.0

30.3

12.3

15.5

16.0

5.5

12.0

13-Feb-17

7.5

7.8

7.4

35.1

5.7

15.9

27.0

4.5

10.5

15-Feb-17

7.4

8.9

7.4

10.8

5.6

12.3

8.5

<2

10.0

17-Feb-17

6.6

7.6

6.9

27.7

12.5

11.5

20.0

10.0

9.0

20-Feb-17

5.8

6.5

5.6

32.1

13.9

17.6

31.5

13.0

14.0

22-Feb-17

7.0

7.1

5.3

35.0

15.9

20.6

27.0

11.5

13.0

24-Feb-17

7.7

9.4

5.2

23.1

15.0

7.1

17.5

11.0

6.0

27-Feb-17

8.2

9.6

7.4

11.9

5.1

12.7

9.0

<2

13.0

 

Table 6-2         Water Quality Monitoring Results Associated of Contracts 5, 6 and SS C505

Date

Dissolved Oxygen

(mg/L)

Turbidity

(NTU)

Suspended Solids

(mg/L)

WM1

WM1-C

WM1

WM1-C

WM1

WM1-C

2-Feb-17

8.3

6.7

12.1

8.0

13.5

5.0

4-Feb-17

8.6

7.5

10.8

10.8

6.0

13.0

7-Feb-17

8.5

6.9

10.1

6.5

5.5

2.5

9-Feb-17

9.7

7.7

6.3

5.3

3.0

<2

11-Feb-17

10.8

7.5

7.6

3.6

4.0

<2

13-Feb-17

15.0

6.2

9.4

4.3

8.0

<2

15-Feb-17

6.5

5.6

20.6

5.9

14.0

3.0

17-Feb-17

6.8

6.6

25.2

7.7

18.0

6.0

20-Feb-17

8.8

6.4

33.7

13.2

38.5

3.0

22-Feb-17

6.6

6.0

792.5

911.5

319.0

421.5

24-Feb-17

9.4

8.4

151.0

18.4

123.0

8.5

25-Feb-17#

#

#

50.6

9.3

39.0

6.0

27-Feb-17

8.4

8.0

87.0

76.5

79.5

68.5

Remarks:

bold with underline indicated Limit Level exceedance

# Additional water quality monitoring at the exceeded location(s) due to two consecutive monitoring days indicated Limit Level exceedance.

 

Table 6-3         Water Quality Monitoring Results Associated only Contract 6

Date

Dissolved Oxygen

(mg/L)

Turbidity

(NTU)

Suspended Solids

(mg/L)

WM2A(a)

WM2A- Cx

WM2B

WM2B- C

WM2A(a)

WM2A- Cx

WM2B

WM2B- C

WM2A(a)

WM2A- Cx

WM2B

WM2B- C

2-Feb-17

8.2

7.9

8.0

7.5

20.1

15.6

11.0

6.4

32.5

5.0

11.0

2.0

4-Feb-17

8.2

8.3

8.3

8.9

9.3

15.1

7.0

6.4

8.0

3.0

8.0

10.5

7-Feb-17

8.3

7.9

8.0

7.5

24.2

14.5

11.1

5.3

32.5

4.0

11.0

<2

9-Feb-17

8.8

8.3

9.3

8.0

10.5

20.2

11.3

3.5

10.5

5.0

5.5

<2

11-Feb-17

10.5

9.1

11.3

9.2

18.1

16.6

3.4

2.7

14.0

5.5

<2

<2

13-Feb-17

8.7

8.2

9.1

9.7

12.0

9.6

9.2

3.8

11.5

2.0

3.5

<2

15-Feb-17

6.4

6.4

7.6

7.5

14.7

16.6

10.3

3.4

8.5

4.5

7.5

<2

17-Feb-17

6.7

5.9

7.4

7.2

59.6

9.6

6.1

4.7

62.0

2.5

7.0

3.5

18-Feb-17#

#

#

#

#

22.6

13.8

#

#

33.0

5.0

#

#

20-Feb-17

7.3

6.9

7.2

6.2

24.1

11.9

10.6

7.9

13.5

4.0

11.5

6.0

22-Feb-17

6.0

6.9

8.1

7.4

131.5

117.0

10.2

2.6

72.0

95.5

8.5

<2

24-Feb-17

7.9

10.7

11.2

10.8

169.0

36.4

10.7

1.7

219.5

5.5

11.0

<2

25-Feb-17#

#

#

#

#

20.5

9.6

#

#

34.0

5.0

#

#

27-Feb-17

8.1

7.1

8.5

7.1

23.6

8.7

11.0

2.3

33.5

<2

10.0

<2

 

Remarks:

bold with underline indicated Limit Level exceedance

# Additional water quality monitoring at the exceeded location(s) due to two consecutive monitoring days indicated Limit Level exceedance.

 

Table 6-4         Water Quality Monitoring Results Associated Contracts 2 and 6

Date

Dissolved Oxygen

(mg/L)

Turbidity

(NTU)

Suspended Solids

(mg/L)

WM3x

WM3-C

WM3x

WM3-C

WM3x

WM3-C

2-Feb-17

8.4

7.0

3.6

3.9

6.5

4.5

4-Feb-17

8.5

6.1

8.7

3.6

8.5

2.0

7-Feb-17

8.7

6.3

8.5

4.3

10.0

8.5

9-Feb-17

10.4

10.6

13.4

5.8

12.0

8.0

11-Feb-17

7.3

8.5

19.9

78.0

31.0

83.5

13-Feb-17

7.5

9.6

30.6

4.8

22.5

3.5

14-Feb-17#

#

#

8.5

4.6

7.0

3.0

15-Feb-17

7.8

7.7

5.0

6.0

<2

7.0

17-Feb-17

6.4

6.0

4.2

6.5

<2

2.0

20-Feb-17

6.4

5.0

11.8

3.3

8.5

4.0

22-Feb-17

7.2

6.7

10.1

3.7

7.0

14.5

24-Feb-17

10.6

`12.6

10.5

13.5

7.0

47.0

27-Feb-17

8.7

7.0

11.8

5.3

12.5

5.0

Remarks:

bold with underline indicated Limit Level exceedance

# Additional water quality monitoring at the exceeded location(s) due to two consecutive monitoring days indicated Limit Level exceedance.

 

Table 6-5      Action and Limit (A/L) Levels Exceedance Recorded

Location

Dissolved Oxygen

Turbidity

Suspended Solids

Total Exceedance

Project Related exceedance

AL

LL

AL

LL

AL

LL

AL

LL

AL

LL

WM1

0

0

0

1

0

1

0

2

0

#

WM2A(a)

0

0

0

2

0

7

0

9

0

0

WM2B

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

WM3x

0

0

0

1

0

1

0

2

0

0

WM4

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

No of Exceedance

0

0

0

4

0

9

0

13

0

0

# Exceedances recorded at WM1 are under investigation.

 

6.2.3                 In this Reporting Period, a total of thirteen (13) Limit Level (LL) exceedances, namely four (4) LL exceedance of turbidity and nine (9) LL exceedances of Suspended Solids were recorded for the Project and they are summarized in Table 6-5.  According to the investigation result, all exceedances recoded at WM2A(a) and WM3 were concluded as non-project related and the exceedances at WM1 was under investigation.

 

6.2.4                 NOE was issued to relevant parties upon confirmation of the monitoring result.  The investigation results and summary of exceedances are summarized in Table 6-6.  The details of the completed investigation reports for the exceedances are attached in Appendix N.

Table 6-6      Summary of Water Quality Exceedance in the Reporting Period

Date of Exceedance

Location

Exceeded Parameter

Cause of Water Quality Exceedance In Brief

2 & 7 Feb 2017

WM2A(a)

SS

Investigation report revealed that the implementation of water mitigation measures on site was in order and no adverse water quality impact was observed.  Moreover, there were no rain recorded on the exceedance days and muddy runoff from the site was unlikely to occur.  It is considered that the exceedances on 2 and 7 February 2017 were due to the stirred up loose sediment of the river bed during sampling and not caused by the works under the Contract 6.

17 & 18 Feb 2017

WM2A(a)

NTU & SS

Investigation report revealed that the implementation of water mitigation measures on site was in order and no adverse water quality impact was observed.  Moreover, there were no rain recorded on the exceedance days and muddy runoff from the site was unlikely to occur.  It is considered that the exceedances on 2 and 7 February 2017 were due to the stirred up loose sediment of the river bed during sampling and not caused by the works under the Contract 6.

13 Feb 2017

WM3x

NTU & SS

Investigation report revealed that the water quality at WM3x was occasionally affected by the turbid water from the outfall from adjacent village as well as the runoff water from road washing at Sha Tak Kok Road. During site inspection in February 2017, it was observed that wastewater treatment facilites were maintained properly at both works area and no adverse water quality impact and muddy discharge was observed.  It is concluded that the exceedances were unlikely caused by the works under Contracts 2 and 6.

24, 25 & 27 Feb 2017

WM2A(a)

NTU & SS

Investigation report revealed that muddy water was observed at upper steam near WM2A-C on 22 February 2017 which deteriorating the water quality throughout the river course.  The source of muddy water was outside the site boundary and not related to works of Contact 6.  It is considered the water quality at WM2A(a) on 24 February 2017 was affected by muddy water from upper upstream observed at previous days.

For exceedances on 25 and 27 February 2017, it is considered that the exceedances on were due to the stirred up loose sediment of the river bed during sampling and not caused by the works under the Contract 6.

24 Feb 2017

WM1

NTU & SS

The investigation is in progress.



7                    Ecology Monitoring

7.1              General

7.1.1                 Ecology monitoring for woodland compensation was shall be conducted at bi-monthly interval.  The last ecological monitoring report (Nov-Dec 2016) was submitted to EPD in January 2017.  In the Reporting Report, ecological monitoring was conducted and the ecological monitoring report (Jan-Feb 2017) will be submitted as a stand-alone report.


 

8                    Waste Management

8.1              General Waste Management

8.1.1                 Waste management was carried out in accordance with the Waste Management Plan (WMP) for each contract.

 

8.2              Records of Waste Quantities

8.2.1                 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.

 

8.2.2                 The quantities of waste for disposal in this Reporting Period are summarized in Tables 8-1 and 8-2 and the Monthly Summary Waste Flow Table is shown in Appendix L.  Whenever possible, materials were reused on-site as far as practicable.

Table 8-1         Summary of Quantities of Inert C&D Materials for the Project

Type of Waste

Contract 2

Contract 3

Contract 6

Contract 7

Contract SS C505

Total Quantity

Qty.

Disposal location

Qty.

Disposal location

Qty.

Disposal location

Qty.

Disposal location

Qty.

Disposal location

C&D Materials (Inert)

(in '000m3)

89.1893

--

1.160

--

40.128

--

0

--

1.374

--

131.8513

Reused in this Contract (Inert)

(in '000 m3)

1.4795

--

0.192

--

16.328

--

0

--

0.249

--

18.2485

Reused in other Contracts/ Projects (Inert)

(in '000 m3)

33.4755

C6/ NENT# & other projects approved by the ER

0

--

7.123

C5 & other projects approved by the ER

0

--

0

--

40.5985

Disposal as Public Fill (Inert)

(in '000 m3)

54.2343

Tuen Mun 38

0.660

Tuen Mun 38

24.614

Tuen Mun 38

0

--

1.1245

TKO 137

80.6328

Remark #: The C&D materials were delivered to NENT for reuse by laying cover of the landfilling area.

 

Table 8-2        Summary of Quantities of C&D Wastes for the Project

Type of Waste

Contract 2

Contract 3

Contract 6

Contract 7

Contract SS C505

Total

Quantity

Qty.

Disposal location

Qty.

Disposal location

Qty.

Disposal location

Qty.

Disposal location

Qty.

Disposal location

Recycled Metal (¡¥000kg) #

60.0

Licensed collector

0

-

0

--

0.5

Licensed collector

177.18

Licensed collector

237.68

Recycled Paper / Cardboard Packing (¡¥000kg) #

0.3000

Licensed collector

0

-

0.163

Licensed collector

0.04

Licensed collector

0.37

Licensed collector

0.873

Recycled Plastic (¡¥000kg) #

2.1000

Licensed collector

0.001

Licensed collector

0

--

0.001

Licensed collector

0.036

Licensed collector

2.137+#0.001

Chemical Wastes (¡¥000kg) #

4.3480

Licensed collector

0

-

0

--

0

--

0

--

4.348

General Refuses (¡¥000m3)

0.3365

NENT

0.140

NENT

0.068

NENT

0.015

NENT

0.280

NENT

0.8395

Remark #: Unit of recycled metal, recycled paper/ cardboard packing, recycled plastic and chemical waste for Contract 3 was in (¡¥000m3).


9                    Site Inspection

9.1              requirements

9.1.1                 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.

 

9.2              Findings / Deficiencies During the Reporting Month

Contract 2

9.2.1                 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 3, 10, 17 and 24 February 2017.  No non-compliance was noted.

 

9.2.2                 The findings / deficiencies of Contract 2 that observed during the weekly site inspection are listed in Table 9-1.

Table 9-1           Site Observations for Contract 2

Date

Findings / Deficiencies

Follow-Up Status

3 February 2017

Ÿ  No adverse environmental issue was observed.

Ÿ  NA

10 February 2017

Ÿ  Turbid water and mud cumulated inside the site cut off drainage system should be cleaned. (Mid-Vent)

Ÿ  The pit was designed for wastewater collection and diverting to sedimentation tank. The pump for emergercy use is now removed from the pit and no direct dishcharge could occur.

17 February 2017

Ÿ  Oil drum without drip tray was observed and it was also placed closely to the concrete U-channel. The Contractor should provide corresponding measures. (Mid-Vent)

Ÿ  The oil drum was removed away from the U-channel area.

Ÿ  Some chemical containers without label was observed. The Contractor should provide corresponding measures. (Mid-Vent)

Ÿ  The chemical containers were propoely labelled.

Ÿ  It was reminded that the switch panel of wastewater treatment system for emergency use should have a designated person to keep the lock key, and the contact details should be shown on the switch panel.

Ÿ  Not required for reminder

Ÿ  The rainy season is coming soon, the Contractor was reminded to clean up the internal channel drainage as needed.

Ÿ  Not required for reminder

24 February 2017

Ÿ  As a reminder, the Contractor should seek for EPD approval if any changes for existing de-silting system under discharge license condition.

Ÿ  Not required for reminder

 

Contract 3

9.2.3                 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 2, 6, 15, 20 and 27 February 2017.  No non-compliance was noted.

 

9.2.4                 The findings / deficiencies of Contract 3 that observed during the weekly site inspection are listed in Table 9-2.

Table 9-2           Site Observations for Contract 3

Date

Findings / Deficiencies

Follow-Up Status

2 February 2017

Ÿ  No adverse environmental issue was observed.

Ÿ  NA

6 February 2017

Ÿ  No adverse environmental issue was observed.

Ÿ  NA

15 February 2017

Ÿ  Exposed slope was observed, the Contractor should cover the slope with tarpaulin to prevent rainwater surface run-off entering the river. (Outfall 16)

Ÿ  Tarpaulin sheets were provided for exposed slope.

20 February 2017

Ÿ  The contractor was reminded to closely monitor water quality of rain water collection channel.

Ÿ  Not required for reminder

27 February 2017

Ÿ  The contractor was reminded to provide proper tree protection zone for retained tree at site area of old exit SA 6.

Ÿ  Not required for reminder

 

Contract 6

9.2.5                 In the Reporting Period, joint site inspection for Contract 6 to evaluate the site environmental performance has been carried out by the RE, IEC, ET and the Contractor on 2, 9, 16 and 23 February 2017.  No non-compliance was noted.

 

9.2.6                 The findings / deficiencies of Contract 6 that observed during the weekly site inspection are listed in Table 9-4.

Table 9-4           Site Observations for Contract 6

Date

Findings / Deficiencies

Follow-Up Status

2 February 2017

Ÿ  No adverse environmental issue was observed.

Ÿ  NA

9 February 2017

Ÿ  No adverse environmental issue was observed.

Ÿ  NA

16 February 2017

Ÿ  Muddy trials at the site exit Dong Dong Shan (ŸŽŸŽ€s) had been observed. Follow-up action was immediately taken to maintain the cleanliness in public road. The contractor should maintain the vehicle washing system and the cleanliness in the public road.

Ÿ  As a reminder, vehicle washing procedure and the condition of the vehicular road in Bridge D was checked during the site inspection.

Ÿ  The cleanliness of the site access has been improved and maintained.

 

 

Ÿ  Not required for reminder.

23 February 2017

Ÿ  No adverse environmental issue was observed.

Ÿ  NA

 

Contract SS C505

9.2.7                 In the Reporting Period, joint site inspection for Contract SS C505 to evaluate the site environmental performance has been carried out by the RE, IEC, ET and the Contractor on 1, 8, 15 and 22 February 2017.  No non-compliance was noted.  

 

9.2.8                 The findings / deficiencies of Contract SS C505 that observed during the weekly site inspection are listed in Table 9-5.

Table 9-5           Site Observations for Contract SS C505

Date

Findings / Deficiencies

Follow-Up Status

1 February 2017

Ÿ  Chemical containers without drip tray were observed near Bridge 4. The Contractor should provide drip tray to the containers to avoid land contamination.

Ÿ  Chemical containers were placed into drip tray.

Ÿ  The Contractor was reminded to dispose the general refuse on site regularly.

Ÿ  Not required for reminder.

8 February 2017

Ÿ  Stagnant water was observed near PTB and under Tower Crane 10. The Contractor should remove the stagnant water to prevent mosquito breeding.

Ÿ  Stagnant water was removed.

15 February 2017

Ÿ  Stagnant water was observed at bottom of PTB. The Contractor should remove the stagnant water to prevent mosquito breeding.

Ÿ  Stagnant water was removed.

Ÿ  Dusty stockpile without proper cover was observed near Building 4. The Contractor should cover the stockpile with tarpaulin sheet to reduce dust generation.

Ÿ  Dusty stockpile was proper covered.

22 February 2017

Ÿ  Chemical containers without drip tray were observed at 1/F of PTB. The Contractor should provide trip tray to avoid land contamination.

Ÿ  Chemical container was removed.

Ÿ  The Contractor was reminded to remove stagnant water on site after rainy days.

Ÿ  Not required for reminder.

 

Contract 7

9.2.9                 In the Reporting Period, joint site inspection for Contract 7 to evaluate the site environmental performance has been carried out by the RE, IEC, ET and the Contractor on 1, 7, 14, 21 and 28 February 2017.  No non-compliance was noted.

 

9.2.10             The findings / deficiencies of Contract 7 that observed during the weekly site inspection are listed in Table 9-6.

Table 9-6           Site Observations for Contract 7

Date

Findings / Deficiencies

Follow-Up Status

1 February 2017

Ÿ  Dark smoke emission from excavator near Bridge E was observed. The Contractor should carry out maintenance work for the excavator.

Ÿ  Machinery maintenance was carried out.

Ÿ  Dusty stockpile without proper cover was observed. The Contractor should cover the stockpile with tarpaulin sheet to reduce dust generation.

Ÿ  The dusty stockpile was entirely covered with tarpaulin sheet.

Ÿ  The Contractor was reminded to spray water on haul road regularly to reduce dust generation.

Ÿ  Not required for reminder.

7 February 2017

Ÿ  No adverse environmental issue was observed

Ÿ  NA

14 February 2017

Ÿ  Waste oil cumulated inside the drip tray should be cleaned. (Bridge C)

Ÿ  The waste oil was cleaned out from the drip tray.

21 February 2017

Ÿ  No adverse environmental issue was observed

Ÿ  NA

28 February 2017

Ÿ  It was reminded that stagnant water accumulated in drip tray should be cleaned regularly.

Ÿ  Not required for reminder.

 

9.2.11             General housekeeping such as daily site tidiness and cleanliness should be maintained for all Contracts.  Furthermore, the Contractors were reminded to implement Waste Management Plan of the Project.

 

Other Contracts

9.2.12             Since the construction work of Contract 5 has substantially completed and Contract 4 has not commenced, no site inspection was performed.


 

10                Environmental Complaint and Non-Compliance

10.1          Environmental Complaint, Summons and Prosecution

10.1.1             In the Reporting Period, no summons and prosecution under the EM&A Programme was lodged for all Contracts.  However, one (1) documented environmental complaint regarding noise issue for Contract 6 in January 2017 was received in the Reporting Period.  The investigation details for the complaint and status are presented below.  

 

Investigation Result for the Documented Complaint received by EPD on 25 January 2017 (Contract 2) (last Reporting Period)

 

10.1.2             EPD received a complaint from the public who provided photos and video showing grey slurry was discharging to Kwan Tei River.  According to the photo and video provided, the river was polluted by the grey slurry and part of the harden slurry was deposited at the river side which seriously affecting the ecology of the river course.  The complainant requested the related department to follow up and promptly clean up the slurry.

 

10.1.3             EPD stated that since the channel and stream was repeatedly being polluted and it seems that the discharge may be come from the construction site of CEDD's Contract No. CV/2012/08 - Liantang / Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point Site Formation & Infrastructure Works, Contract 2, near Po Kak Tsai. 

 

10.1.4             On EPD¡Šs inspection on 11 January 2017, the section of the channel just outside the construction site was clean without slurry.  However, in EPD subsequent inspection on 25 January 2017 found that the aforesaid section was accumulated with grey slurry.  

 

10.1.5             Joint site inspection among the RE, IEC, Contractor of Contract 2 (DHK) and ET was carried out on 27 January 2017 in Mid-Vent Portal works and its downstream channel for the complaint investigation. The observations during site inspection are summarized below.

(a)           Wastewater treatment facility was implemented at construction site of Mid-Vent Portal works area.  It comprises of 5 nos. of sedimentation tanks, 3 nos. of de-silting pit, a WetSep and an AquaSed.  The treated water was stored in the recycle water silo and discharge would be made when the water silo is full.

(b)          In view of the current site condition, the majority of wastewater was generated from the tunnel.  The wastewater generated inside the tunnel was pumped to the wastewater treatment facility for treatment prior discharge at the approved discharge point.

(c)           There was discharge made from the Mid-Vent Portal works area during the site inspection and the quality of discharge was visually clear.

(d)          The sections of channel at downstream Mid-Vent Portal works area was found cumulated with mud and slurry at the channel bed.

10.1.6             As advised by DHK, cleansing of the channel at downstream of Mid-Vent Portal works area was carried out between 17 and 27 January 2017 as well as early February 2017 in accordance with the cleansing proposal which accepted by DSD on 16 January 2017.  The cleansing proposal includes a combination of manual clearance, use of suction trucks and cleansing by clean water.  DHK explained that the section of the stream where cleansing work was in progress, people might see muddy water flowing along the stream.  Nevertheless, they had installed silt screens and sand trap during the cleansing work at downstream of the cleansing area to avoid silt and mud being washed downstream.

 

10.1.7             Subsequent joint site inspection among the RE, IEC, Contractor of Contract 2 (DHK) and ET was carried out on 3 and 10 February 2017 in Mid-Vent Portal works area and Kwan Tei River to follow up the complaint investigation. The observations during site inspection are summarized below.

(a)           Wastewater treatment facility was implemented at construction site of Mid-Vent Portal works area and the setting and layout of the facility are the same as previous months.

(b)          There was discharge made from the Mid-Vent Portal works area during the site inspection on 3 and 10 February 2017 and the quality of discharge were visually clear.

(c)           The channels at downstream of Mid-Vent Portal works were clear of mud and slurry on 3 and 10 February 2017.

(d)          The water quality at Kwan Tei River was visually clear and the river channel was clear of mud and slurry on 3 and 10 February 2017.

 

10.1.8             In our investigation, the suspected complaint location was where the cleansing work was in progress, so the public might see muddy water flowing along the stream.  Nevertheless, DHK has installed silt screens and sand trap at the downstream area of the cleansing work to avoid the muddy water being washed downstream. As advised by DHK, they have cleared the sludge and DSD has no further comment during the joint inspection with DSD and AECOM on 8 February 2017.

 

10.1.9             As suggested by EPD, CEDD considers adding an additional water quality monitoring station in Kwan Tei River and the proposal for the additional monitoring work is under reviewed by CEDD.  Nevertheless, ET will keep closely monitor the site condition and status of implemented mitigation measures by DHK in weekly site inspection.

 

Investigation Result for the Documented Complaint received by EPD in late January 2017 (Contract 6) (received by ET on 27 February 2017)

 

10.1.10         The investigation for the complaint is in progress.

 

10.1.11         The statistical summary table of environmental complaint is presented in Tables 10-1, 10-2 and 10-3.

Table 10-1         Statistical Summary of Environmental Complaints

Reporting Period

Contract No

Environmental Complaint Statistics

Project related complaint

Frequency

Cumulative

Complaint Nature

19 May 2014 ¡V

31 Jan 2017

Contract 2

0

26

Ÿ  (16)Water Quality

Ÿ  (7) Dust

Ÿ  (2) Noise

Ÿ  (1) dust & noise

(5) water

(2) dust

(1) noise

06 Nov 2013 ¡V

31 Jan 2017

Contract 3

0

4

Ÿ  (1) Dust

Ÿ  (2) Water quality

Ÿ  (1) Noise

0

16 Aug 2013 ¡V

31 Jan 2017

Contract 5

0

4

Ÿ  (3) Dust

Ÿ  (1) Noise

0

16 Aug 2013 ¡V

31 Jan 2017

Contract 6

0

30

Ÿ  (22) Water Quality

Ÿ  (6) Dust

Ÿ  (1) Noise

Ÿ  (1) Nuisance

(6) water

(2) dust

(1) Nuisance

15 Feb 2016 ¡V

31 Jan 2017

Contract 7

0

1

Ÿ  (1) Noise

0

16 Aug 2013 ¡V

31 Jan 2017

SS C505

0

2

Ÿ  (1) Noise

Ÿ  (1) dust

0

1 ¡V 28 Feb 2017

Contract 2

0

26

Ÿ  (16)Water Quality

Ÿ  (7) Dust

Ÿ  (2) Noise

Ÿ  (1) dust & noise

NA

Contract 3

0

4

Ÿ  (1) Dust

Ÿ  (2) Water quality

Ÿ  (1) Noise

NA

Contract 6

1

31

Ÿ  (22) Water Quality

Ÿ  (6) Dust

Ÿ  (2) Noise

Ÿ  (1) Nuisance

#

Contract 7

0

1

Ÿ  (1) Noise

NA

SS C505

0

2

Ÿ  (1) Noise

Ÿ  (1) dust

NA

Remark (#): One (1) environmental complaint in the reporting report is under investigation.

         

 

Table 10-2         Statistical Summary of Environmental Summons

Reporting Period

Contract No

Environmental Summons Statistics

Frequency

Cumulative

Complaint Nature

19 May 2014 ¡V

31 Jan 2017

Contract 2

0

0

NA

06 Nov 2013 ¡V

31 Jan 2017

Contract 3

0

0

NA

16 Aug 2013 ¡V

31 Jan 2017

Contract 5

0

0

NA

16 Aug 2013 ¡V

31 Jan 2017

Contract 6

0

0

NA

15 Feb 2016 ¡V

31 Jan 2017

Contract 7

0

0

NA

16 Aug 2013 ¡V

31 Jan 2017

SS C505

0

0

NA

1 ¡V 28 Feb 2017

Contract 2

0

0

NA

Contract 3

0

0

NA

Contract 6

0

0

NA

Contract 7

0

0

NA

SS C505

0

0

NA

 

Table 10-3         Statistical Summary of Environmental Prosecution

Reporting Period

Contract No

Environmental Prosecution Statistics

Frequency

Cumulative

Complaint Nature

19 May 2014 ¡V

31 Jan 2017

Contract 2

0

0

NA

06 Nov 2013 ¡V

31 Jan 2017

Contract 3

0

0

NA

16 Aug 2013 ¡V

31 Jan 2017

Contract 5

0

0

NA

16 Aug 2013 ¡V

31 Jan 2017

Contract 6

0

0

NA

15 Feb 2016 ¡V

31 Jan 2017

Contract 7

0

0

NA

16 Aug 2013 ¡V

31 Jan 2017

SS C505

0

0

NA

1 ¡V 28 Feb 2017

Contract 2

0

0

NA

Contract 3

0

0

NA

Contract 6

0

0

NA

Contract 7

0

0

NA

SS C505

0

0

NA

 

The Other Contracts

10.1.12         Since the construction works at the Contract 5 was substantially completed and Contract 4 has not yet commenced, no environmental complaint, summons and prosecution under the EM&A Programme are registered in the Reporting Period.

 


11                Implementation Status of Mitigation Measures

11.1          General Requirements

11.1.1             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.

 

11.1.2             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, 5, 6, 7 and Contract SS C505 in this Reporting Period are summarized in Table 11-1.  

 

Table 11-1         Environmental Mitigation Measures

Issues

Environmental Mitigation Measures

Water Quality

¡P       Wastewater to be treated by the wastewater treatment facilities i.e. sedimentation tank or similar facility before discharge.

Air Quality

¡P       Maintain damp / wet surface on access road

¡P       Low vehicular speed within the works areas.

¡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¡š

¡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.

 

11.2          Tentative Construction Activities in the Coming Month

11.2.1             As advised by the ER, the construction works under Contract 5 was substantially completed on 31 August 2016.  Construction activities for other Contracts in the coming month are listed below:

Contract 2

Mid-Vent Portal

Ÿ    Adit invert slab, water proofing and lining

Ÿ    TBM U-turn

Ÿ    Tube tunnel construction activities

Ÿ    Structure connecting the adit tunnel, and ventilation building backfilling and superstructure works

North Portal

Ÿ    Southbound tunnel enlargement and Southbound tunnel bench excavation

Ÿ    Construction of cross passage and internal structure

Ÿ    Retaining walls and slope stabilizations

Ÿ    North ventilation building superstructure

South Portal

Ÿ    Southbound and Northbound D&B excavation

Ÿ    South ventilation building superstructure

Ÿ    Tunnel invert, waterproofing and lining.

Ÿ    Muck out from tunnels

Admin Building

Ÿ    Construction of permanent drainage and fencing wall

Ÿ    Internal fitting out, E&M and curtain wall installation

 

Contract 3

Ÿ   Abutment construction

Ÿ   Construction of Boundary Wall for Pumping Station

Ÿ   Cable detection and trial trenches

Ÿ   Demolition of Existing Vehicular Bridge

Ÿ   Extended Podium Construction near Bored Pile Wall

Ÿ   Footbridge construction

Ÿ   Noise barrier construction

Ÿ   Pier / Pier Table construction

Ÿ   Portal construction

Ÿ   Construction of Remaining Slab of Box Culvert ID04

Ÿ   Retaining Wall construction

Ÿ   Road works

Ÿ   Roundabout Modification works

Ÿ   Utilities duct laying

Ÿ   Viaduct segment erection

Ÿ   Water Main Laying

Ÿ   Gabion wall construction

Ÿ   Installation of noise barrier steel column and panel

Contract 6

Ÿ   Bored Piling

Ÿ   Pile Cap Construction

Ÿ   Bridge Pier Construction

Ÿ   Segment section

Ÿ   Sewage Treatment Plant Construction

Ÿ   Tunnel Works

Contract 7

Ÿ   U-trough construction at Bridge A and Bridge E

Ÿ   Pile caps construction at Bridge A and E

Ÿ   Column construction at Bridge B and D

Ÿ   3rd floor construction of Bridge C

Contract SS C505

Ÿ   Building no. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 26, 30, 36 and 41 construction

Ÿ   Excavation for drainage works for Building no. 4, 5, 6 & 7

Ÿ   On Grade Slab construction for Building no.36

Ÿ   Tower crane operation

Ÿ   Bridge construction works including construction of bridge column, retaining wall, pile cap, pier, abutment, road and finishes works

Ÿ   Underground drainage works

Ÿ   Formwork and falsework for PTB¡Šs slab construction

Ÿ   Construction PTB M/F & 1/F flat slab

Ÿ   Steel beam works for maintenance platform for PTB

Ÿ   PTB backfilling works

Ÿ   Bridge deck construction for Bridges 1 - 5

 

11.3          Key Issues for the Coming Month

11.3.1             Key issues to be considered in the coming month for Contracts 2, 3, 6, 7 and SS C505 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

 

11.3.2             Since the construction work of Contract 4 has not commenced, no environmental issue is presented.


12                Conclusions and Recommendations

12.1          Conclusions

12.1.1             This is the 43rd monthly EM&A report presenting the monitoring results and inspection findings for the Reporting Period from 1 to 28 February 2017.

 

12.1.2             For air quality monitoring, no 1-hour and 24-hour TSP monitoring results triggered the Action or Limit Levels were recorded. No NOEs or the associated corrective actions were therefore issued.

 

12.1.3             In the Reporting Period, no construction noise measurement results that exceeded the Limit Level were recorded.  Moreover, no valid noise complaint which triggered an Action Level exceedance was recorded.

 

12.1.4             For water quality monitoring, thirteen (13) LL exceedances, namely four (4) LL exceedance of turbidity and nine (9) LL exceedances of Suspended Solids were recorded.  According to the investigation result, all exceedances recoded at WM2A(a) and WM3x were concluded as non-project related and the exceedances at WM1 was under investigation.

 

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

 

12.1.6             In this Reporting Period, one (1) documented environmental complaint regarding noise issue for Contract 6 in January 2017 was received.  Investigation report for the complaint is in progress.  

 

12.1.7             During the Reporting Period, weekly joint site inspection by the RE, IEC, ET with the relevant Main-contractor were carried out for Contracts 2, 3, 6, 7 and SS C505 in accordance with the EM&A Manual stipulation.  No non-compliance observed during the site inspection. 

 

12.2          Recommendations

12.2.1             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.

 

12.2.2             Preventive measures for muddy water or other water pollutants from site surface flow to local stream such as Kong Yiu Channel, Ma Wat Channel, Ping Yuen River, Kwan Tei River or public area should be properly maintained.  The Contractors should paid special attention on water quality mitigation measures and fully implement according ISEMM of the EM&A Manual, in particular for working areas near Ma Wat Channel and Ping Yuen River.  Moreover, all effluent discharge shall be ensure to fulfill Technical Memorandum of Effluent Discharged into Drainage and Sewerage Systems, inland and Coastal Waters criteria or discharge permits stipulation.

 

12.2.3             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.

 

12.2.4             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.