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Agreement No. CE 45/2008
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Date |
Reference No. |
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Certified By |
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October 2015 |
TCS00670/13/600/R0479v2 |
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Nicola
Hon (Environmental Consultant) |
T.W. Tam (Environmental Team Leader) |
Version |
Date |
Description |
1 |
24 September 2015 |
First
Submission |
2 |
19 October 2015 |
Amended
against the IEC¡¦s comments on 7 October 2015 |
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This
report has been prepared by Action-United Environmental Services &
Consulting with all reasonable skill, care and diligence within the terms of
the Agreement with the client, incorporating our General Terms and Conditions
of Business and taking account of the resources devoted to it by agreement
with the client. We disclaim any responsibility to the client and others in
respect of any matters outside the scope of the above. This report is
confidential to the client and we accept no responsibility of whatsoever nature
to third parties to whom this report, or any part thereof, is made known. Any
such party relies upon the report at their own risk. |
Executive Summary
ES.01. This is the 8th Quarterly EM&A Summary Report
for the ¡§Liantang/Heung
Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point and Associated Works¡¨ under Environmental Permit No. EP-404/2011/C (hereinafter ¡¥¡¥the EP¡¦¡¦), covering the period from 1 May to 31 July 2015 (hereinafter ¡§Reporting Period¡¨).
Environmental Monitoring and
Audit Activities
ES.02. 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 |
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Number of Monitoring
Locations to undertake |
Total Occasions |
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Air Quality |
1-hour TSP |
6 |
288 |
24-hour TSP |
6 |
102(#) |
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Construction Noise |
Leq(30min) Daytime |
8 |
113 |
Water Quality |
Water sampling |
Contract 3 (3) |
39(*) |
Contract 5 (2) |
39(*) |
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Joint Site Inspection / Audit |
IEC, ET, the Contractor and RE joint site Environmental Inspection and Auditing |
Contract 2 |
13 |
Contract 3 |
13 |
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Contract 5 |
13 |
(*)
number of sampling day
(#)
included 5 failure events
Breaches
of Action/Limit levels
ES.03. In the
Reporting Period, no air quality and noise exceedances were registered. For water quality monitoring, a total of
twenty (20) Action/ Limit Level exceedances including the parameter of DO,
turbidity and SS were recorded at location WM1 and WM4. The summary of breach of environmental
performance is shown below.
Environmental
Aspect |
Monitoring Parameters |
Action Level |
Limit Level |
Event & Action |
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NOE Issued |
Investigation |
Corrective Actions |
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Air Quality |
1-hour TSP |
0 |
0 |
0 |
-- |
-- |
24-hour TSP |
0 |
0 |
0 |
-- |
N/A |
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Construction Noise |
Leq(30min) Daytime |
0 |
0 |
0 |
-- |
-- |
Water Quality |
DO |
0 |
2 |
2 |
Not project related |
N/A |
Turbidity |
0 |
8 |
8 |
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SS |
0 |
10 |
10 |
Environmental
Complaint
ES.04. In this
Reporting Period, two (2) documented environmental complaints were received and
lodged for Contract 2 on 15 May 2015 and 6 July 2015. Follow up actions have been undertaking
by the Contractor to resolve the deficiencies. According to the investigation
findings by the ET, the complaints were not related to the Contract and investigation
report had submitted to all relevant parties.
Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions
ES.05. No
environmental summons or successful prosecutions were recorded in the Reporting
Period.
Reporting Changes
ES.06. No
reporting changes were made in the Reporting Period.
Future key issues
ES.07. During
raining season, muddy water or other water pollutants from site surface flow to
local stream such as Kong Yiu Channel and Ma Wat Channel or public area will be
key environment issue. Water
quality mitigation measures to prevent surface runoff into nearby water bodies
or public areas should paid attention and fully implement.
ES.08. 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.
ES.09. Since most
of construction sites under the Project are located adjacent to villages, the
Contractors should fully implement air quality mitigation measures to reduce
construction dust emission.
ES.10. To control
the site performance on waste management, the Contractor shall ensure that all
solid and liquid waste management works are fully in compliance with the
relevant license/permit requirements, such as the effluent discharge license
and the chemical waste producer registration. The Contractor is also reminded to
implement the recommended environmental mitigation measures according to the
Environmental Monitoring and Audit Manual.
Table of Contents
2 Project
Organization and Construction progress
2.1 Construction
Contract Packaging
2.5 Summary of Environmental Submissions
3 Project
Organization and Construction progress
3.4 Monitoring
Frequency and Period
3.8 Derivation
of Action/Limit (A/L) Levels
3.9 Data
Management and Data QA/QC Control
4.2 Summary
of Monitoring Results
5 Construction
Noise Monitoring
5.2 Summary
of Monitoring Results
6.2 Summary
of Monitoring Results
7.2 Records
of Waste Quantities
9 Non-compliance,
Complaints, Notifications of Summons and Successful Prosecutions
9.1 Non-compliance
(exceedances)
9.2 Environmental
Complaint, Summons and Prosecution
10 Implementation
Status of Mitigation Measures
11 Conclusions
and Recommendations
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 Air Quality Monitoring Results
Table 4-2 Summaries
of Breaches of Air Quality A/L Levels
Table 5-1 Summary
of Construction Noise Monitoring Results
Table 5-2 Summaries
of Breaches of Construction Noise A/L Levels
Table 6-1 Summary
of the Water Quality Monitoring Results ¡V Contract 5
Table 6-2 Summary
of the Water Quality Monitoring Results ¡V Contract 3
Table 6-3 Summaries
of Breaches of the Existing Water Quality A/L Levels ¡V Contract 5
Table 7-1 Summary
of Quantities of Inert C&D Materials
Table 7-2 Summary
of Quantities of C&D Wastes
Table 8-1 Summary
of Reminders/Observations of Site Inspection ¡V Contract 2
Table 8-2 Summary
of Reminders/Observations of Site Inspection ¡V Contract 3
Table 8-3 Summary
of Reminders/Observations of Site Inspection ¡V Contract 5
Table 9-1 Statistical
Summary of Environmental Complaints
Table 9-2 Statistical
Summary of Environmental Summons
Table 9-3 Statistical
Summary of Environmental Prosecution
Table 10-1 Environmental
Mitigation Measures
List of Annexes
Appendix A Layout
plan of the Project
Appendix B Environmental
Management Organization Chart
Appendix C Master
Construction Programme for the Contracts,
Appendix D Designated
Monitoring Locations as Recommended in the Approved EM&A Manual
Appendix E Monitoring
Locations for Impact Monitoring
Appendix F Event
and Action Plan
Appendix G Graphical Plots for Monitoring Result
Appendix H Weather information
Appendix I Waste Flow Table
Appendix J Implementation Schedule for Environmental
Mitigation Measures
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.
1.1.2. The Project consists of two main
components: Construction of a Boundary Control Point (hereinafter referred as
¡§BCP¡¨); and Construction of a connecting road alignment. Layout plan of the Project is shown in Appendix A.
1.1.3. The proposed BCP is located at the
boundary with Shenzhen near the existing Chuk Yuen Village, comprising a main
passenger building with passenger and cargo processing facilities and the
associated customs, transport and ancillary facilities. The connecting road alignment consists
of six main sections:
1)
Lin Ma Hang to Frontier Closed Area (FCA) Boundary ¡V this section
comprises at-grade and viaducts and includes the improvement works at Lin Ma
Hang Road;
2)
Ping Yeung to Wo Keng Shan ¡V this section
stretches from the Frontier Closed Area Boundary to the tunnel portal at Cheung
Shan and comprises at-grade and viaducts including an interchange at Ping
Yeung;
3)
North Tunnel ¡V this section comprises the tunnel segment at Cheung Shan
and includes a ventilation building at the portals on either end of the tunnel;
4)
Sha Tau Kok Road ¡V this section stretches from the tunnel portal at Wo Keng Shan to the tunnel portal south of Loi Tung and
comprises at-grade and viaducts including an interchange at Sha Tau Kok and an
administration building;
5)
South Tunnel ¡V this section comprises a tunnel segment that stretches from
Loi Tung to Fanling and includes a ventilation building at the portals on
either end of the tunnel as well as a ventilation building in the middle of the
tunnel near Lau Shui Heung;
6)
Fanling ¡V this section comprises the at-grade, viaducts and interchange
connection to the existing Fanling Highway.
1.1.4.
Action-United Environmental Services & Consulting has been commissioned as an Independent ET to implement the
relevant EM&A program in accordance
with the approved EM&A Manual, as well as the associated duties.
1.1.5. This is the 8th Quarterly EM&A Summary Report
for the ¡§Liantang/Heung
Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point and Associated Works¡¨ under Environmental Permit No. EP-404/2011/C, covering the period from 1 May to 31 July 2015.
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 Non-compliance, Complaints,
Notifications of Summons and Successful Prosecutions
Section 9 Implementation Status of Mitigation Measures
Section 10 Conclusions and Recommendations
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)
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Contract 4 (TCSS)
¡P
Contract 5 (CV/2013/03)
¡P
Contract 6 (CV/2013/08)
2.1.2
The
details of each contracts is summarized below and the delineation of each contracts is shown in Appendix A.
Contract 2 (CV/2012/08)
2.1.3
Contract 2 has awarded in December 2013 and
construction work was commenced on 19 May 2014. Major Scope of Work of the Contract 2 is
listed below:
¡P
construction of
an approximately 5.2km long dual two-lane connecting road (with about 0.4km of at-grade
road and 4.8km of tunnel) connecting the Fanling Interchange with the proposed
Sha Tau Kok Interchange;
¡P
construction of a
ventilation adit tunnel and the mid-ventilation
building;
¡P
construction of
the north and south portal buildings of the Lung Shan Tunnel and their
associated slope works;
¡P
provision and
installation of ventilation system, E&M works and building services works
for Lung Shan tunnel and Cheung Shan tunnel and their portal buildings;
¡P
construction of
Tunnel Administration Building adjacent to Wo Keng
Shan Road and the associated E&M and building services works; and
¡P
construction of
associated footpath, slopes, retaining structures, drainage, sewerage,
waterworks, landscaping works and other ancillary works.
Contract 3 (CV/2012/09)
2.1.4
Contract 3 was awarded in July 2013 and
construction work was commenced on 5 November 2013. Major Scope of Work of the Contract 3 is
listed below:
¡P
construction of
four link roads connecting the existing Fanling Highway and the south portal of
the Lung Shan Tunnel;
¡P
realignment of
the existing Tai Wo Service Road West and Tai Wo Service Road East;
¡P
widening of the
existing Fanling Highway (HyD¡¦s
entrustment works);
¡P
demolishing
existing Kiu Tau vehicular bridge and Kiu Tau footbridge and reconstruction of the existing Kiu Tau Footbridge (HyD¡¦s
entrustment works); and
¡P
construction of
associated footpath, slopes, retaining structures, drainage, sewerage,
waterworks, landscaping works and other ancillary works.
Contract 4 (NE/2014/02)
2.1.5
The works of Contract 4 are scheduled to
commence in the 3rd quarter of 2015. The work of this Contract includes provision and installation of Traffic
Control and Surveillance System and the associated electrical and mechanical
works for the Project.
Contract 5 (CV/2013/03)
2.1.6
Contract 5 has awarded in April 2013 and
construction work was commenced in August 2013. Major Scope of Work of the Contract 5 is
listed below:
¡P
site formation of about 23
hectares of land for the development of the BCP;
¡P
construction of an
approximately 1.6 km long perimeter road at the BCP including a 175m long
depressed road;
¡P
associated
diversion/modification works at existing local roads and junctions including
Lin Ma Hang Road;
¡P
construction of pedestrian
subway linking the BCP to Lin Ma Hang Road;
¡P
provision of resite area with supporting infrastructure for reprovisioning of the affected village houses; and
¡P
construction of associated
footpath, slopes, retaining structures, drainage, sewerage, waterworks,
landscaping works and other ancillary works.
Contract 6 (CV/2013/08)
2.1.7
Contract 6 was awarded in June 2015 and
construction work was expected to be commenced on 23 October 2015. Major Scope of Work of the Contract 6
will be included below:
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;
associated diversion/modification works at access roads to the resite of Chuk Yuen Village;
provision of sewage collection, treatment and disposal facilities for
the BCP and the resite of Chuk
Yuen Village;
construction of a pedestrian subway linking the BCP to Lin Ma Hang
Road;
provisioning of the affected facilities including Wo Keng Shan Road garden; and
construction of
associated footpath, slopes, retaining structures, drainage, sewerage,
waterworks, landscaping works and other ancillary works.
2.2.1
The project organization is shown in Appendix B. The responsibilities of respective parties are:
Civil
Engineering and Development Department (CEDD)
2.2.2
CEDD is the Project Proponent and the Permit Holder of the EP of the development
of the Project and will assume overall responsibility for the project. An
Independent Environmental Checker (IEC) shall be employed by CEDD to audit the
results of the EM&A works carried out by the ET.
Environmental
Protection Department (EPD)
2.2.3
EPD is the statutory enforcement body for
environmental protection matters in Hong Kong.
Engineer
or Engineers Representative (ER)
2.2.4
The ER is responsible for overseeing the
construction works and for ensuring that the works are undertaken by the Contractor
in accordance with the specification and contract requirements. The duties and
responsibilities of the ER with respect to EM&A are:
¡P
Monitor the Contractors¡¦ compliance with
contract specifications, including the implementation and operation of the
environmental mitigation measures and their effectiveness
¡P
Monitor Contractors¡¦s,
ET¡¦s and IEC¡¦s compliance with the requirements in the Environmental Permit
(EP) and EM&A Manual
¡P
Facilitate ET¡¦s implementation of the
EM&A programme
¡P
Participate in joint site inspection by the
ET and IEC
¡P
Oversee the implementation of the agreed
Event / Action Plan in the event of any exceedance
¡P
Adhere to the procedures for carrying out
complaint investigation
¡P
Liaison with DSD, Engineer/Engineer¡¦s
Representative, ET, IEC and the Contractor of the ¡§Construction of the DSD¡¦s Regulaiton of Shenzhen River Stage 4 (RSR 4)¡¨ Project
discussing regarding the cumulative impact issues.
The
Contractor(s)
2.2.5
There will be one contractor for each
individual works contract. The
Contractor(s) should report to the ER. The duties and responsibilities of the
Contractor are:
¡P
Comply with the relevant contract conditions
and specifications on environmental protection
¡P
Employ an Environmental Team (ET) to
undertake monitoring, laboratory analysis and reporting of EM &A Facilitate
ET¡¦s monitoring and site inspection activities
¡P
Participate in the site inspections by the ET
and IEC, and undertake any corrective actions
¡P
Provide information / advice to the ET
regarding works programme and activities which may contribute to the generation
of adverse environmental impacts
¡P
Submit proposals on mitigation measures in
case of exceedances of Action and Limit levels in accordance with the Event /
Action Plans
¡P
Implement measures to reduce impact where
Action and Limit levels are exceeded
¡P
Adhere to the procedures for carrying out
complaint investigation
Environmental Team (ET)
2.2.6
One ET will be employed for this Project. The ET shall not be in any way an
associated body of the Contractor(s), and shall be employed by the Project
Proponent/Contractor to conduct the EM&A programme. The ET should be managed by the ET
Leader. The ET Leader shall be a person who has at least 7 years¡¦ experience in
EM&A and has relevant professional qualifications. Suitably qualified staff
should be included in the ET, and resources for the implementation of the
EM&A programme should be allocated in time under the Contract(s), to enable
fulfillment of the Project¡¦s EM&A requirements as specified in the EM&A
Manual during construction of the Project. The ET shall report to the Project
Proponent and the duties shall include:
¡P
Monitor and audit various environmental
parameters as required in this EM&A Manual
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Analyse the
environmental monitoring and audit data, review the success of EM&A
programme and the adequacy of mitigation measures implemented, confirm the
validity of the EIA predictions and identify any adverse environmental impacts
arising
¡P
Carry out regular site inspection to
investigate and audit the Contractors¡¦ site practice, equipment/plant and work
methodologies with respect to pollution control and environmental mitigation,
and effect proactive action to pre-empt problems
¡P
Monitor compliance with conditions in the EP,
environmental protection, pollution prevention and control regulations and
contract specifications
¡P
Audit environmental conditions on site
¡P
Report on the environmental monitoring and
audit results to EPD, the ER, the lEC and Contractor(s) or their delegated representatives
¡P
Recommend suitable mitigation measures to the
Contractor in the case of exceedance of Action and Limit levels in accordance
with the Event and Action Plans
¡P
Liaise with the IEC on all environmental
performance matters and timely submit all relevant EM&A proforma
for approval by IEC
¡P
Advise the Contractor(s) on environmental
improvement, awareness, enhancement measures etc., on site
¡P
Adhere to the procedures for carrying out
complaint investigation
¡P
Liaison with the client departments,
Engineer/Engineer¡¦s Representative, ET, lEC and the
Contractor(s) of the concurrent projects as listed under Section 2.3 below
regarding the cumulative impact issues.
Independent Environmental Checker (IEC)
2.2.7
One IEC will be employed for this Project. The Independent Environmental Checker
(IEC) should not be in any way an associated body of the Contractor(s) or the
ET for the Project. The IEC should
be employed by the Permit Holder (i.e., CEDD) prior to
the commencement of the construction of the Project. The IEC should have at least 10 years¡¦
experience in EM&A and have relevant professional qualifications. The duty of IEC should be:
¡P
Provide proactive advice to the ER and the
Project Proponent on EM&A matters related to the project, independent from
the management of construction works, but empowered to audit the environmental
performance of construction
¡P
Review and audit all aspects of the EM&A
programme implemented by the ET
¡P
Review and verify the monitoring data and all
submissions in connection with the EP and EM&A Manual submitted by the ET
¡P
Arrange and conduct regular, at least monthly
site inspections of the works during construction phase, and ad hoc inspections
if significant environmental problems are identified
¡P
Check compliance with the agreed Event /
Action Plan in the event of any exceedance
¡P
Check compliance with the procedures for
carrying out complaint investigation
¡P
Check the effectiveness of corrective
measures
¡P
Feedback audit results to ET by signing off
relevant EM&A proforma
¡P
Check that the mitigation measures are
effectively implemented
¡P
Report the works conducted, the findings,
recommendation and improvement of the site inspections, after reviewing ET¡¦s
and Contractor¡¦s works, and advices to the ER and Project Proponent on a
monthly basis
¡P
Liaison with the client departments,
Engineer/Engineer¡¦s Representative, ET, lEC and the
Contractor(s) of the concurrent projects as listed under Section 2.3 below
regarding the cumulative impact issues.
2.3.1
The concurrent construction works that may be
carried out include, but not limited to, the following:
(a)
Regulation of Shenzhen River Stage;
(b)
Building works and road works by contractors
of ArchSD;
(c)
Widening of Fanling Highway ¡V Tai Hang to Wo
Hop Shek Interchange ¡V Contract No. HY/2012/06;
(d)
Construction of cross-boundary vehicular and
pedestrian bridges (total 5 numbers) across the Shenzhen River; and
(e)
Construction of BCP
facilities in Shenzhen.
2.4.1
In the Reporting Period, the major
construction activity conducted under the Project is located in Contract 2, Contract
3 and Contract 5. They are
summarized in below. Moreover, the
master construction program of the Contract 2, Contract 3 and Contract 5 is
enclosed in Appendix C.
Contract 2 (CV/2012/08)
2.4.2
Construction work of Contract 2 was commenced
on 19 May 2014, the following activities were conducted in the Reporting
Period.
Mid-Vent
Portal |
Tunnel excavation
Upgrade wastewater treatment system
Cavern excavation
Adit invert
slab |
North Portal |
Permanent slope formation (soil nailing
works) and composite wall
Conveyor Belt System Construction
South Bound Tunnel Bench excavation
Slab cradle for Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM)
shifting way
TBM onsite assembly and cradle construction
Associated PME installation for operation
of TBM (mortar plant, cooling system etc.) |
South Portal |
Temporary Slope Cut with Soil Nails
Installation |
Northbound and Southbound tunnel excavation
and Ventilation Building Formation |
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Drill and Blast Set Up + Site installation
Rock Excavation to Vent. Bldg. Formation
Northbound excavation, bored piles works
& pile tests
Southbound excavation and foundation works |
Admin Building |
Backfilling for surcharge
Drainage works
Site hoarding |
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Contract 3 (CV/2012/09)
2.4.3
Contract commenced in November 2013, the
following activities were conducted in the Reporting Period.
Abutment
construction for Bridge E
Cable
detection and trial trenches
Catch
fence erection
E&M
work for new valve control & Telemetry House
Filling
works at Tong Hang East
Lagging
wall for bored pile wall
Laying
storm drains
Noise
barrier construction
Pier
construction
Pier table
construction
Pile cap
works
Pile works
Road works
at Fanling Highway
Sewer
works at Tai Wo Service Road West (TWSRW)
Tree
felling works
Utilities
duct laying
Viaduct
segment erection
Decking
construction for Bridge E
Pre-drilling
Retaining
Wall construction
Socket
H-pile installation
Portal
beam construction
Contract 4 (NE/2014/02)
2.4.4
The contract has not yet awarded.
Contract 5 (CV/2013/03)
2.4.5
Contract commenced in August 2013, the
following activities were conducted in the Reporting Period.
Laying
additional rising mains at LMH road
Construction
of secondary boundary fencing
Construction
of Depressed Road at BCP3
Construction
of retaining wall No.2a
Parapet
installation at Bridge J
Construction
of chain link fence and trapezoidal channel at BCPA and BCPB
Drainage
works at existing/proposed LMH Road
Drainage
works (Connection to Box 3) at BCP Area
Brick
laying at footpath of proposed LMH road
Water
works at proposed LMH Road
Formation
works at BCPB Area
Installation
of underground utilities at proposed and existing LMH road
Road works
(kerb laying) for proposed and existing LMH road
Bituminous
laying at existing LMH road
Additional
works for Village House at RS4
Diversion
of UU at existing LMH Road
Contract 6 (CV/2013/08)
2.4.6
The contract has not yet awarded.
2.5.1
In according to the EP, the required
documents have submitted to EPD for retention which listed in below:
Project
Layout Plans of Contracts 2, 3 and 5
Landscape
Plan
Topsoil
Management Plan
Environmental
Monitoring and Audit Programme
Baseline
Monitoring Report (TCS00690/13/600/R0030v3) for the Project
Waste
Management Plan of the Contracts 2, 3 and 5
Contamination
Assessment Plan (CAP) for Po Kat Tsai, Loi Tung and the workshops in Fanling
Contamination
Assessment Report (CAR) for Po Kat Tsai, Loi Tung and the workshops in Fanling
Vegetation
Survey Report
2.5.2
Summary of
the relevant permits, licenses, and/or notifications on environmental
protection for the Project of each contracts are presented in Table 2-1.
Table
2-1 Status
of Environmental Licenses and Permits of the Contracts
Item |
Description |
License/Permit
Status |
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Contract 2 |
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1 |
Air
pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation |
Ref No.: 368864 |
31 Dec 2013 |
2 |
Chemical
Waste Producer Registration |
North Portal Waste Producers Number: No. 5213-652-D2523-01 |
Valid from 25 Mar 2014 |
Mid-Vent Portal Waste Producers Number: No. 5213-634-D2524-01 |
Valid from 25 Mar 2014 |
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South Portal Waste Producers Number: No. 5213-634-D2526-01 |
Valid from 9 Apr 2014 |
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3 |
Water
Pollution Control Ordinance - Discharge
License |
No.WT00018374-2014 |
Valid from 3 Mar 2014 to 28 Feb 2019 |
No.: W5/1I389 |
Valid from 28 Mar 2014 to 31 Mar 2019 |
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No.: W5/1I390 |
Valid from 24 Mar 2014 to 31 Mar 2019 |
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No.: W5/1I391 |
Valid from 28 Mar 2014 to 31 Mar 2019 |
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No.: W5/1I392 |
Valid from 28 Mar 2014 to 31 Mar 2019 |
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4 |
Waste
Disposal Regulation - Billing Account for Disposal of Construction Waste |
Account No. 7019105 |
Valid from 8 Jan
2014 |
5 |
Construction
Noise Permit |
GW-RN0693-14 |
Valid 11 Nov 2014 - 10 May 2015 |
GW-RN0092-15 |
Valid 23 Feb 2015 - 22 May 2015 |
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GW-RN0091-15 |
Valid 23 Feb 2015 - 22 May 2015 |
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GW-RN0778-14 |
Valid 29 Dec 2014 - 28 Jun 2015 |
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GW-RN0087-15 |
Valid 23 Feb 2015 - 22 May 2015 |
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GW-RN0195-15 |
Valid 30 Mar 2015 - 30 May 2015 |
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GW-RN0279-15 |
Valid 12 May 2015 - 29 Aug 2015 |
||
GW-RN0305-15 |
Valid 19 May 2015 - 18 Aug 2015 |
||
GW-RN0304-15 |
Valid 19 May 2015 - 14 Nov 2015 |
||
GW-RN0298-15 |
Valid 30 May 2015 - 29 Aug 2015 |
||
GW-RN0299-15 |
Valid 23 May 2015 - 22 Aug 2015 |
||
GW-RN0315-15 |
Valid 3 Jun 2015 - 28 Jun 2015 |
||
GW-RN0479-15 |
Valid 31 Jul 2015 - 29 Jan 2016 |
||
Contract 3 |
|||
1 |
Air
pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation |
Ref. No: 362101 |
Notification received by EPD
on 17 Jul 2013 |
2 |
Chemical
Waste Producer Registration |
Waste Producers Number: No.:5113-634-C3817-01 |
Valid form 7 Oct 2013 till
the end of Contract |
3 |
Water
Pollution Control Ordinance - Discharge
License |
No.:WT00016832 ¡V 2013 |
Valid from 28 Aug 13 to 31
Aug 2018 |
4 |
Waste
Disposal Regulation - Billing Account for Disposal of Construction Waste |
Account No. 7017914 |
Valid form 2 Aug 13 till the
end of Contract |
5 |
Construction
Noise Permit |
GW-RN0095-15
(cancelled on 6 May 15) |
Valid on 24 Feb
2015 till 18 Jul 2015 |
GW-RN0120-15 |
Valid on 8 Mar 2015
till 1 Jul 2015 |
||
GW-RN0230-15 |
Valid on 15 Apr
2015 till 14 Oct 2015 |
||
GW-RN0129-15 |
Valid on 3 Mar 2015
till 30 May 2015 |
||
GW-RN0270-15 |
Valid on 6 May 2015
till 18 Jul 2015 |
||
GW-RN0275-15 |
Valid on 6 May 2015
till 15 Aug 2015 |
||
GW-RN0295-15 |
Valid on 31 May
2015 till 30 Aug 2015 |
||
GW-RN0326-15 |
Valid on 2 Jun 2015
till 29 Aug 2015 |
||
GW-RN0334-15 |
Valid on 8 Jun 2015
till 7 Dec 2015 |
||
GW-RN0404-15 |
Valid on 21 Jul
2015 till 4 Dec 2015 |
||
GW-RN0430-15 |
Valid on 9 Jul 2015 till 22 Aug 2015 |
||
GW-RN0428-15 |
Valid on 9 Ju1 2015 till 31 Dec 2015 |
||
GW-RN0473-15 |
Valid on 29 Jul
2015 till 17 Dec 2015 |
||
Contract 5 |
|||
1 |
Air
pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation |
Ref. No: 359338 |
Notified EPD on 13 May 2013 |
2 |
Chemical
Waste Producer Registration |
Waste Producers Number No.: 5213-642-S3735-01 |
Valid form 8 Jun 2013 till the end of Contract |
3 |
Water
Pollution Control Ordinance - Discharge
License |
No.: W5/1G44/1 |
Valid from 8 Jun 13 to 30 Jun 2018 |
4 |
Waste
Disposal Regulation - Billing Account for Disposal of Construction Waste |
Account No. 7017351 |
Valid form 29 Apr 13 till the end of Contract |
5 |
Construction
Noise Permit |
NA |
NA |
3.1.1
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.
3.2.1
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 |
1-hour
TSP by Real-Time Portable Dust Meter; and 24-hour
TSP by High Volume Air Sampler. |
Noise |
Leq(30min) in normal working days (Monday to
Saturday) 07:00-19:00 except public holiday; and 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 Supplementary
information for data auditing, statistical results such as L10 and
L90 shall also be obtained for reference. |
Water
Quality |
In-situ
Measurements Dissolved
Oxygen Concentration (mg/L); Dissolved
Oxygen Saturation (% ); Turbidity
(NTU); pH unit; Water
depth (m); and Temperature
(¢J). |
Laboratory Analysis Suspended
Solids (mg/L) |
3.3.1
The designated monitoring locations as
recommended in the EM&A Manual
are shown in Appendix D.
As the access to some of the designated monitoring locations was
questionable due to safety reason or denied by the landlords, alternative
locations therefore have had proposed. The proposed alternative monitoring
locations has updated in the revised EM&A Programme which verified by IEC
and certified by ET Leader prior submitted to EPD on 10 July 2013. Table 3-2, Table 3-3 and Table
3-4 are respectively listed the air quality, construction noise and
water quality monitoring locations for the Project and a map showing these
monitoring stations is presented in Appendix E.
Table
3-2 Impact
Monitoring Stations - Air Quality
Station ID |
Description |
Works Area |
Related to the Work Contract |
AM1a* |
Garden Farm, Tsung Yuen Ha Village |
BCP |
Contract 5 |
AM2 |
Village House near Lin Ma Hang
Road |
LMH to Frontier Closed Area |
Contract 5, Contract 6 |
AM3 |
Ta Kwu Ling Fire Service Station
of Ta Kwu Ling Village. |
LMH to Frontier Closed Area |
Contract 5, Contract 6 |
AM4a |
A village house located at about 160m east side of the original point AM4 |
LMH to Frontier Closed Area |
Contract 6 |
AM5 |
Ping Yeung Village House |
Ping Yeung to Wo Keng Shan |
Contract 6 |
AM6 |
Wo Keng
Shan Village House |
Ping Yeung to Wo Keng Shan |
Contract 6 |
AM7b@ |
Loi Tung Village House |
Sha Tau Kok Road |
Contract 2 |
AM8 |
Po Kat Tsai Village No. 4 |
Po Kat Tsai |
Contract 2 |
AM9b# |
Nam Wa
Po Village House No. 80 |
Fanling |
Contract 3 |
# Proposal for the change of air quality monitoring
location from AM9a to AM9b was submitted to EPD on 4 Nov 2013 after verified by
the IEC and it was approved by EPD (EPD¡¦s ref.: (15) in EP 2/N7/A/52 Pt.10
dated 8 Nov 2013).
* Proposal for the change of air quality
monitoring location from AM1to AM1a was submitted to EPD on 24 March 2014 after
verified by the IEC. It was approved by EPD (EPD¡¦s ref.: (6) in EP 2/N7/A/52
Pt.12 dated 9 Jun 2014).
@ Proposal for the change of air quality
monitoring location from AM7a to AM7b was submitted to EPD on 4 June 2014 after
verified by the IEC. It was approved by EPD (EPD¡¦s ref.: (7) in EP 2/N7/A/52
Pt.12 dated 9 Jun 2014).
Table
3-3 Impact
Monitoring Stations - Construction Noise
Station ID |
Description |
Works Area |
Related to the Work Contract |
NM1 |
Tsung Yuen Ha Village House No. 63 |
BCP |
Contract 5 |
NM2 |
Village House near Lin Ma Hang Road |
Lin Ma Hang to Frontier Closed Area |
Contract 5, Contract 6 |
NM3 |
Ping Yeung Village House (facade facing northeast) |
Ping Yeung to Wo Keng Shan |
Contract 6 |
NM4 |
Wo Keng Shan Village House |
Ping Yeung to Wo Keng Shan |
Contract 6 |
NM5 |
Village House, Loi Tung |
Sha Tau Kok Road |
Contract 2, Contract 6 |
NM6 |
Tai Tong Wu Village House 2 |
Sha Tau Kok Rpad |
Contract 2, Contract 6 |
NM7 |
Po Kat Tsai Village |
Po Kat Tsai |
Contract 2 |
NM8 |
Village House, Tong Hang |
Fanling |
Contract 2 Contract 3 |
NM9 |
Village House, Kiu Tau
Village |
Fanling |
Contract 3 |
NM10 |
Nam Wa Po Village House No.
78 |
Fanling |
Contract 3 |
Table
3-4 Impact
Monitoring Stations - Water Quality
Station ID |
Description |
Designated / Alternative Location |
Nature of the location |
Related to the Work Contract |
|
Coordinates |
|||||
Easting |
Northing |
||||
WM1 |
Downstream of Kong Yiu
Channel |
833679 |
845421 |
Alternative location
located at upstream 51m of the designated location |
Contract 5 |
WM1-Control |
Upstream of Kong Yiu
Channel |
834185 |
845917 |
NA |
Contract 5 |
WM2A |
Downstream of River
Ganges |
834204 |
844471 |
Alternative location
located at downstream 81m of the designated location |
Contract 6 |
WM2A-Control |
Upstream of River
Ganges |
835270 |
844243 |
Alternative location
located at upstream 78m of the designated location |
Contract 6 |
WM2B |
Downstream of River
Ganges |
835433 |
843397 |
NA |
Contract 6 |
WM2B-Control |
Upstream of River
Ganges |
835835 |
843351 |
Alternative location
located at downstream 31m of the designated location |
Contract 6 |
WM3 |
Downstream of River
Indus |
836324 |
842407 |
NA |
Contract 6 |
WM3-Control |
Upstream of River
Indus |
836763 |
842400 |
Alternative location
located at downstream 26m of the designated location |
Contract 6 |
WM4 |
Downstream of Ma Wat Channel |
833850 |
838338 |
Alternative location
located at upstream 11m of the designated location |
Contract 3 |
WM4¡VControl A |
Kau Lung Hang Stream |
834028 |
837695 |
Alternative location
located at downstream 28m of the designated location |
Contract 3 |
WM4¡VControl B |
Upstream of Ma Wat
Channel |
833760 |
837395 |
Alternative location
located at upstream 15m of the designated location |
Contract 3 |
3.4.1
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
3.4.2
Frequency of impact
air quality monitoring is as follows:
1-hour TSP |
3 times every six
days during course of works |
24-hour TSP |
Once every 6 days during course of works. |
Noise Monitoring
3.4.3
One set of Leq(30min) as 6 consecutive Leq(5min) between 0700-1900 hours on
normal weekdays and once every week during course of works. If construction work necessary to carry
out at other time periods, i.e. restricted time period (19:00 to 07:00 the next
morning and whole day on public holidays) (hereinafter referred as ¡§the
restricted hours¡¨), 3 consecutive Leq(5min) measurement will depended CNP requirements to
undertake. Supplementary information for data auditing, statistical results such as
L10 and L90 shall also be obtained for reference.
Water Quality Monitoring
3.4.4
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.
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-Hour
TSP |
|
High
Volume Air Sampler |
TISCH
High Volume Air Sampler, HVS Model TE-5170 |
Calibration
Kit |
TISCH
Model TE-5025A |
1-Hour TSP |
|
Portable Dust Meter |
Sibata LD-3B Laser Dust monitor Particle Mass
Profiler & Counter |
Wind Data
Monitoring Equipment
3.5.4
According to the approved EM&A Manual,
wind data monitoring equipment shall also be provided and set up for logging
wind speed and wind direction near the dust monitoring locations. The equipment installation location shall
be proposed by the ET and agreed with the IEC. For installation and operation of wind
data monitoring equipment, the following points shall be observed:
1)
The wind sensors should be installed 10 m
above ground so that they are clear of obstructions or turbulence caused by
buildings.
2)
The wind data should be captured by a data
logger. The data shall be downloaded for analysis at least once a month.
3)
The wind data monitoring equipment should be
re-calibrated at least once every six months.
4)
Wind direction should be divided into 16
sectors of 22.5 degrees each.
3.5.5
ET has liaised with the landlords of the
successful granted HVS installation premises. However, the owners rejected to provide
premises for wind data monitoring equipment installation.
3.5.6
Under this situation, the ET proposed
alternative methods to obtain representative wind data. Meteorological information as extracted
from ¡§the Hong Kong Observatory Ta Kwu Ling Station¡¨ is alternative method to
obtain representative wind data.
For Ta Kwu Ling Station, it is located nearby the Project site. Moreover, this station is located at 15m
above mean sea level while its anemometer is located at 13m above the existing
ground which in compliance with the general setting up requirement. Furthermore, this station also can be to
provide the humidity, rainfall, and air pressure and temperature etc.
meteorological information. In Hong
Kong of a lot development projects, weather information extracted from Hong
Kong Observatory is common alternative method if weather station installation
not allowed.
Noise Monitoring
3.5.7
Sound level meter in compliance with the
International Electrotechnical Commission
Publications 651: 1979 (Type 1) and 804: 1985 (Type 1) specifications shall be
used for carrying out the noise monitoring. The sound level meter shall be checked
using an acoustic calibrator. The
wind speed shall be checked with a portable wind speed meter capable of
measuring the wind speed in m s-1.
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-14 or Rion
NL-31or Rion NL-52 |
Calibrator |
B&K
Type 4231 |
Portable Wind Speed Indicator |
Testo Anemometer |
3.5.9
Sound level meters listed above comply with
the International Electrotechnical
Commission Publications 651: 1979 (Type 1) and 804: 1985 (Type 1) specifications, as recommended in TM issued
under the NCO. The acoustic
calibrator and sound level meter to be used in the impact monitoring will be
calibrated yearly.
Water Quality Monitoring
3.5.10 DO and water temperature should be measured in-situ by a DO/temperature
meter. The instrument should be portable and weatherproof using a DC power source.
It should have a membrane electrode
with automatic temperature compensation complete with a cable. The equipment
should be capable of measuring:
•
DO level in the range of 0-20 mg/l and 0-200%
saturation; and
•
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 6820/650MDS / YSI PRO20 Handheld Dissolved Oxygen
Instrument / YSI 550A Multifunctional Meter |
pH meter |
AZ8685 pH pen-style
meter / YSI Professional Plus / YSI 6820/650MDS |
Turbidimeter |
Hach 2100Q |
Sample
Container |
High
density polythene bottles (provided by laboratory) |
Storage Container |
¡¥Willow¡¦ 33-liter plastic cool box with Ice
pad |
1-hour TSP Monitoring
3.6.1
The 1-hour TSP monitor was a brand named ¡§Sibata LD-3B Laser Dust monitor Particle Mass Profiler
& Counter¡¨ which is a portable, battery-operated laser photometer. The 1-hour TSP meter provides a real
time 1-hour TSP measurement based on 90o light scattering. The 1-hour TSP monitor consists of the
following:
(a.)
A pump to draw sample aerosol through the
optic chamber where TSP is measured;
(b.)
A sheath air system to isolate the aerosol in
the chamber to keep the optics clean for maximum reliability; and
(c.)
A built-in data logger compatible with
Windows based program to facilitate data collection, analysis and reporting.
3.6.2
The 1-hour TSP meter is used within the valid
period as follow manufacturer¡¦s Operation and Service Manual.
3.6.3
The equipment used for 24-hour TSP
measurement is Thermo Andersen Model GS2310 TSP high
volume air sampling system, which complied with EPA Code of Federal Regulation, Appendix B to Part 50. The High
Volume Air Sampler (HVS) consists of the following:
(a.)
An anodized aluminum shelter;
(b.)
A 8¡¨x10¡¨ stainless steel filter holder;
(c.)
A blower motor assembly;
(d.)
A continuous flow/pressure recorder;
(e.)
A motor speed-voltage control/elapsed time
indicator;
(f.)
A 7-day mechanical timer, and
(g.)
A power supply of 220v/50 Hz
3.6.4
The HVS is operated and calibrated on a
regular basis in accordance with the manufacturer¡¦s instruction using Tisch Calibration Kit Model TE-5025A. Calibration would carry out in two month
interval.
3.6.5
24-hour TSP is collected by the ET on filters
of HVS and quantified by a local HOKLAS accredited laboratory, ALS Technichem (HK) Pty Ltd (ALS), upon receipt of the samples. The ET keep all the sampled 24-hour TSP
filters in normal air conditioned room conditions, i.e. 70% RH (Relative
Humidity) and 25oC, for six months prior to disposal.
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 were 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
were used as the monitoring parameter for the time period between 0700-1900
hours on weekdays; and also Leq(15min) in
three consecutive Leq(5min) measurements
is 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 was
performed before and after the noise measurement.
Water Quality
3.6.9
Water
quality monitoring is conducted at the designated locations. The sampling
produce with the in-situ monitoring are presented as below:
Sampling Procedure
3.6.10 A Digital Global Positioning System (GPS) is used to identify the
designated monitoring stations prior to water sampling. A portable, battery-operated echo
sounder is used for the determination of water depth at each station. At each station, water sample would be
collected from 0.1m below water surface or the water surface to prevent the
river bed sediment for stirring.
3.6.11 The sample
container will be rinsed with a portion of the water sample. The water sample then will be
transferred to the high-density polythene
bottles as provided by the laboratory, labeled with a unique sample
number and sealed with a screw cap.
3.6.12 Before
sampling, general information such as the date and time of sampling, weather
condition as well as the personnel responsible for the monitoring would be
recorded on the field data sheet.
3.6.13 A ¡¥Willow¡¦
33-liter plastic cool box packed with ice will be used to preserve the water
samples prior to arrival at the laboratory for chemical determination. The water temperature of the cool box is
maintained at a temperature as close to 40C as possible without
being frozen. Samples collected are
delivered to the laboratory upon collection.
In-situ Measurement
3.6.14 Instrument
including YSI Professional Plus or YSI 6820/650MDS or YSI PRO20 Handheld
Dissolved Oxygen Instrument or YSI 550A Multifunctional Meter is used for water in-situ measures,
which automates the measurements and data logging of temperature, dissolved
oxygen and dissolved oxygen saturation.
Before each round of monitoring, the
dissolved oxygen probe would be calibrated by the wet bulb method.
3.6.15 A portable AZ8685
pH pen-style meter or YSI Professional Plus or YSI 6820/650MDS 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 or YSI Professional Plus or YSI
6820/650MDS is used for in-situ turbidity measurement. The
turbidity meter is capable of measuring turbidity in the range of 0 ¡V 1000 NTU. StablCal®
Standards of known NTU are used for calibration of the
instrument before and after measurement.
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 are analyzed
with Suspended Solids (SS) as specified in the
EM&A Manual by a local HOKLAS-accredited testing laboratory (ALS Technichem (HK) Pty Ltd HOKLAS registration no. 66).
SS analysis is
determined by the laboratory upon receipt of the water samples using APHA Standard Methods 2540D (namely ALS Method EA-025 as
accredited HOKLAS Scheme) started within 48
hours of water sample receipt.
3.7.1
Calibration of the HVS is performed upon
installation and thereafter at bimonthly intervals in accordance with the
manufacturer¡¦s instruction using the certified standard calibrator (TISCH Model
TE-5025A).
Moreover, the Calibration Kit would be
calibrated annually. The calibration data are properly documented and the
records are maintained by ET for future reference.
3.7.2
The 1-hour TSP
meter was calibrated by the supplier prior to purchase. Zero response of the equipment would be
checked before and after each monitoring event. Annually calibration with the High
Volume Sampler (HVS) in same condition would be undertaken by the Laboratory.
3.7.3
The sound level
meter and calibrator are calibrated and certified by a laboratory accredited
under HOKLAS or any other international accreditation scheme at yearly basis.
3.7.4
All water quality monitoring equipment is
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 presented in
the relevant monthly EM&A reports.
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 |
|
AM1/ AM1a |
265 |
143 |
500 |
260 |
AM2 |
268 |
149 |
||
AM3 |
269 |
145 |
||
AM4a |
267 |
148 |
||
AM5 |
268 |
143 |
||
AM6 |
269 |
148 |
||
AM7a / AM7b |
275 |
156 |
||
AM8 |
269 |
144 |
||
AM9a / AM9b |
271 |
151 |
Table 3-9 Action
and Limit Levels for Construction Noise
Monitoring Location |
Action Level |
Limit Level in dB(A) |
Time Period: 0700-1900 hours on normal
weekdays |
||
NM1, NM2, NM3, NM4, NM5, NM6, NM7, NM8,
NM9, NM10 |
When one or more documented complaints are
received |
75 dB(A)Note 1 & Note 2 |
Note 1: Acceptable Noise Levels for school should be reduced to 70 dB(A) and 65 dB(A) during examination period
Note 2: If works are to be carried out during restricted hours, the conditions
stipulated in the construction noise permit issued by the NCA have to be followed.
Table 3-10 Action
and Limit Levels for Water Quality
Parameter |
Performance criteria |
Monitoring Location |
|||||
WM1 |
WM2A |
WM2B |
WM3 |
WM4 |
|||
DO
(mg/L) |
Action Level |
(*)4.23 |
(**)4.00 |
(*)4.74 |
(**)4.00 |
(*)4.14 |
|
Limit Level |
(#)4.19 |
(**)4.00 |
(#)4.60 |
(**)4.00 |
(#)4.08 |
||
Turbidity
(NTU) |
Action Level |
51.3 |
24.9 |
11.4 |
13.4 |
35.2 |
|
AND 120% of upstream control station of
the same day |
|||||||
Limit Level |
67.6 |
33.8 |
12.3 |
14.0 |
38.4 |
||
AND
130% of upstream control
station of the same day |
|||||||
SS
(mg/L) |
Action Level |
54.5 |
14.6 |
11.8 |
12.6 |
39.4 |
|
AND 120% of upstream control station of the
same day |
|||||||
Limit Level |
64.9 |
17.3 |
12.4 |
12.9 |
45.5 |
||
AND
130% of upstream control
station of the same day |
|||||||
Remarks: (*) The
Proposed Action Level of Dissolved Oxygen is adopted to be
used 5%-ile of baseline data (**) The Proposed Action & Limit Level of Dissolved Oxygen is used 4mg/L (#) The Proposed Limit Level of Dissolved Oxygen is adopted to be
used 1%-ile of baseline data |
|||||||
3.8.2
Should non-compliance of the environmental
quality criteria occurs, remedial actions will be triggered according to the
Event and Action Plan which presented in Appendix F.
3.9.1
All monitoring data will be handled by the ET¡¦s in-house data recording and management
system. The monitoring data recorded in the equipment
will be downloaded directly from the equipment at the end of each monitoring
day. The downloaded monitoring data
will input into a computerized database properly 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.
4.1.1
In the Reporting Period, construction works under the
project have been commenced in Contracts 2, 3 and 5 and air quality
monitoring was performed at 6 relevant designated locations as
below:
AM1a - Garden Farm, Tsung Yuen Ha Village;
AM2 - Village House near Lin Ma Hang Road;
AM3 - Ta Kwu Ling Fire Service Station of Ta
Kwu Ling Village;
AM7b ¡V Loi Tung Village;
AM8 - Po Kat Tsai Village;
AM9b - Nam Wa Po
Village House No. 80
4.2.1
In this Reporting Period, power failure of
HVS was occurred at Location AM9b on 18 May, 3, 9, 19 and 29 June 2015. Since 24-hour TSP results in these events
were not completed, these results were accounted as invalidated.
4.2.2
Summary of air quality monitoring
results during the Reporting Period are tabulated in Table 4-1. The
relevant graphical plots throughout the Reporting Period are presented in Appendix G.
Table 4-1 Summary
of Air Quality Monitoring Results
Monitoring Location |
1-hour TSP (µg/m3) |
24-hour TSP (µg/m3) |
||||
Max |
Min |
Mean |
Max |
Min |
Mean |
|
AM1a |
85 |
18 |
43 |
42 |
18 |
34 |
Record Date |
6-Jul-15 |
6-Jun-15 |
48 events |
12-May-15 |
13-Jul-15 |
17 events |
AM2 |
123 |
21 |
45 |
146 |
23 |
67 |
Record Date |
6-Jul-15 |
18-Jun-15 |
48 events |
12-May-15 |
23-May-15 |
17 events |
AM3 |
112 |
21 |
46 |
67 |
20 |
43 |
Record Date |
22-Jul-15 |
10-Jul-15 |
48 events |
3-Jun-15 |
23-May-15 |
17 events |
AM7b |
126 |
16 |
45 |
94 |
27 |
62 |
Record Date |
6-May-15 |
16-Jun-15 |
48 events |
29-May-15 |
23-May-15 |
17 events |
AM8 |
98 |
7 |
34 |
46 |
18 |
33 |
Record Date |
8-Jul-15 |
31-Jul-15 |
48 events |
6-May-15 |
23-May-15 |
17 events |
AM9b |
118 |
12 |
47 |
132 |
26 |
51 |
Record Date |
6-Jul-15 |
8-May-15 |
48 events |
4-Jul-15 |
23-May-15 |
17 events (5
failure) |
4.2.3
Breaches of air quality A/L levels and
statistical analysis of compliance for the air quality monitoring results are
summarized in Table 4-2.
Table 4-2 Summaries
of Breaches of Air Quality A/L Levels
Location |
Exceedance |
1-hour TSP |
24- hour TSP |
Total |
AM1 |
Action Level |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Limit Level |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
AM2 |
Action Level |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Limit Level |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
AM3 |
Action Level |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Limit Level |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
AM7b |
Action Level |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Limit Level |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
AM8 |
Action Level |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Limit Level |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
AM9b |
Action Level |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Limit Level |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4.2.4
In the
Reporting Period, no exceedances were recorded for 1-hour and 24-hpur TSP. No
corrective measures were therefore required.
4.2.5
The summary of weather conditions during the Reporting
Period is presented in Appendix H.
5.1.1
In the Reporting Period, construction works under the
project have been commenced in Contracts 2, 3 and 5 and noise monitoring was
performed at 8 relevant designated locations as below:
NM1 - Tsung Yuen Ha
Village House No. 63
NM2 - Village House
near Lin Ma Hang Road
NM5 - Village House, Loi Tung
NM6 - Tai Tong Wu Village House 2
NM7 - Po Kat Tsai Village
NM8 - Village House, Tong Hang
NM9 - Village House, Kiu
Tau Village; and
NM10 - Nam Wa Po
Village House No. 80
5.2.1
The sound level meter was set in 1m from the
exterior of the building façade including noise monitoring locations NM1, NM2,
NM5, NM6, NM7, NM8 and NM9. No
façade correction (+3 dB(A) is added according to acoustical principles and EPD
guidelines. However, free-field
status is performed at NM10 and façade correction (+3 dB(A) has added according
to the requirement.
5.2.2
Summary of noise monitoring results
during the Reporting Period are tabulated in Table 5-1. The
relevant graphical plots throughout the Reporting Period are presented in Appendix G.
Table 5-1 Summary of Construction Noise
Monitoring Results
Monitoring
Location |
Leq, 30min (dB((A)) |
|
Max |
Min |
|
NM1 |
60 |
49 |
Record Date |
20-May-15 |
24-Jun-15 |
NM2 |
61 |
55 |
Record Date |
6, 12, 18 and 30 Jun 15 |
22-Jul-15 |
NM5 |
64 |
51 |
Record Date |
18- May-15 |
20-Jul-15 |
NM6 |
64 |
58 |
Record Date |
10-Jun-15 |
22
and 27 Jun 15 |
NM7 |
67 |
58 |
Record Date |
14-Jul-15 |
20-Jul-15 |
NM8 |
67 |
57 |
Record Date |
26-May-15 |
1
and 24 Jun15 |
NM9 |
61 |
57 |
Record Date |
26-May-15
24-Jun-15 6,
16 and 22 Jul-15 |
14-May-15 18-Jun-15 |
NM10(*) |
67 |
60 |
Record Date |
26-May-15 24-Jun-15 |
14-May-15 |
(*) façade
correction (+3 dB(A) is added according to acoustical
principles and EPD guidelines
5.2.3
Breaches of construction noise A/L
levels and statistical analysis of compliance for construction noise monitoring
results are summarized in Table 5-2.
Table 5-2 Summaries
of Breaches of Construction Noise A/L Levels
Station |
Limit Level |
Action Level |
Received Date |
NM1 |
0 |
0 |
NA |
NM2 |
0 |
||
NM5 |
0 |
||
NM6 |
0 |
||
NM7 |
0 |
||
NM8 |
0 |
||
NM9 |
0 |
||
NM10 |
0 |
5.2.4
In
this Reporting Period, the noise level
measured at the eight (8) designated monitoring locations were below 75dB(A). Furthermore, there was no noise complaints (Action Level
exceedance) received by the RE, Contractors or CEDD in the Reporting
Period. Therefore, no Action or
Limit Level exceedance was triggered and no corrective action was required.
6.1.1
In the Reporting Period, water quality
monitoring was performed at 5 designated locations which related the Contract 3
and Contract 5 as below:
WM1 ¡V
Contract 5 working site downstream at Kong Yiu Channel;
WM1-Control
¡V Contract 5 working site upstream at Kong Yiu Channel;
WM4 ¡V Contract
3 working site Downstream of Ma Wat Channel;
WM4-Control
A ¡V Contract 3 working site Kau Lung Hang Stream; and
WM4-Control
B ¡V Contract 3 working site Upstream of Ma Wat Channel
6.2.1
Summary of monitoring results during the
Reporting Period are tabulated in Tables
6-1 and 6-2. The relevant
graphical plots throughout the Reporting Period are presented in Appendix G.
Table 6-1 Summary
of the Water Quality Monitoring Results ¡V Contract 5
Statistics |
DO
(mg/L) |
Turbidity
(NTU) |
SS
(mg/L) |
|||
WM1 |
WM1- Control |
WM1 |
WM1- Control |
WM1 |
WM1- Control |
|
Min |
3.12 # |
2.85 |
16.60 # |
9.53 |
17.50 # |
4.00 |
Max |
8.31 # |
8.24 |
>999 # |
>999 |
1530.00 # |
794.00 |
Average |
6.16 # |
5.79 |
193.16 # |
88.88 |
177.13 # |
79.38 |
#
the value is for reference.
Table 6-2 Summary
of the Water Quality Monitoring Results ¡V Contract 3
Statistics |
DO
(mg/L) |
Turbidity
(NTU) |
SS
(mg/L) |
||||||
WM4 |
WM4 - CA |
WM4 - CB |
WM4 |
WM4 - CA |
WM4 - CB |
WM4 |
WM4 - CA |
WM4 - CB |
|
Min |
3.54 |
4.11 |
2.30 |
9.53 |
3.03 |
5.34 |
9.50 |
2.00 |
5.50 |
Max |
8.05 |
7.99 |
7.41 |
402.00 |
263.90 |
200.65 |
314.50 |
254.50 |
131.50 |
Average |
6.28 |
6.62 |
5.41 |
43.40 |
16.82 |
29.84 |
35.83 |
14.13 |
23.60 |
Noted:
WM4-CA = WM4-Control A; WM4-CB = WM4-Control B
6.2.2
During water monitoring on 2, 5, 7, 9, 14,
16, 18, 20, 28 and 30 May 2015 and 1, 6, 8, 10, 12, 17, 19, 22 and 27 June 2015
and entire July 2015, very shallow water was observed at the proposed water
monitoring location and water sampling at WM1 was unable to carry out. Water sampling was then carried out near
the box culvert 2 at close downstream and the data is served as reference only.
Moreover, water monitoring was unable to carry out at WM1 and downstream box
culvert 2 on 15 June 2015 due to shallow water.
6.2.3
Breaches of water quality A/L levels and
statistical analysis of compliance for the water quality monitoring results are
summarized in Tables 6-3.
Table 6-3 Summaries
of Breaches of the Existing Water Quality A/L Levels
Reporting Period |
No. of sampling day |
Location |
DO (mg/L) |
Turbidity (NTU) |
SS (mg/L) |
|||
Action |
Limit |
Action |
Limit |
Action |
Limit |
|||
May-15 |
13 |
WM1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
3 |
WM4 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
||
Jun-15 |
13 |
WM1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
1 |
WM4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
2 |
||
Jul-15 |
13 |
WM1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
WM4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
1 |
0 |
2 |
||
Total |
35 |
WM1 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
4 |
37 |
WM4 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
6 |
In the Reporting Period, a total of twenty (20)
Action/ Limit Level exceedances namely 2 exceedances of DO, 8 exceedances of
turbidity and 10 exceedances of SS were recorded. NOEs
were issued to relevant parties upon confirmation of the results. According to
investigation result, it was concluded that the exceedances were
not due to the works under the project. The detailed investigation
findings have been presented in the relevant monthly EM&A reports.
6.2.4
The summary of weather conditions during the Reporting Period is presented in Appendix H.
7.1.1
Waste management was carried out by an
on-site Environmental Officer or an Environmental Supervisor from time to time.
7.2.1
All types of waste arising from the
construction work are classified into the following:
l
Construction & Demolition (C&D)
Material;
l
Chemical Waste;
l
General Refuse
7.2.2
Whenever possible, materials were reused
on-site as far as practicable. The
quantities of waste for disposal in the Reporting Period are summarized in Tables
7-1 and 7-2 and the Waste Flow Table is presented in Appendix I.
Table 7-1 Summary
of Quantities of Inert C&D Materials
Type of Waste |
Contract No |
Quantity |
Disposal
Location |
|||
Feb 15 |
Mar 15 |
Apr 15 |
Total |
|||
C&D Materials (Inert) (in '000m3) |
2 |
41.7957 |
32.4389 |
19.5844 |
98.868 |
- |
3 |
1.357 |
2.515 |
1.177 |
- |
||
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
||
Reused in this Project (Inert) (in '000m3) |
2 |
8.7663 |
5.2132 |
0.5171 |
15.7956 |
|
3 |
0.108 |
0.84 |
0.351 |
- |
||
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
||
Reused in other Projects (Inert) (in '000m3) |
2 |
32.6095 |
26.7733 |
18.2752 |
77.658 |
C5 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
||
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
||
Disposal as Public
Fill (Inert) (in '000m3) |
2 |
0.4199 |
0.4524 |
0.7922 |
5.4145 |
Tuen Mun 38 |
3 |
1.249 |
1.675 |
0.826 |
Tuen Mun 38 |
||
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
Table 7-2 Summary
of Quantities of C&D Wastes
Type of Waste |
Contract No |
Quantity |
Disposal Location |
|||
Feb 15 |
Mar 15 |
Apr 15 |
Total |
|||
Recycled Metal (¡¥000kg) |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
- |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|||
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|||
Recycled Paper / Cardboard Packing (¡¥000kg) |
2 |
0.13 |
0.54 |
0.25 |
1.074 |
By licensed
collector |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|||
5 |
0.154 |
0 |
0 |
|||
Recycled
Plastic (¡¥000kg) |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
#0.042 |
By licensed collector |
#3 |
0.012 |
0.03 |
0 |
|||
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|||
Chemical
Wastes (¡¥000kg) |
2 |
2.64 |
0.528 |
0.88 |
4.048 + #0.9 |
By licensed collector |
3 |
0 |
0.8 |
0 |
|||
5 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|||
General
Refuses (¡¥000m3) |
2 |
0.0511 |
0.1703 |
0.0496 |
0.496 |
NENT |
3 |
0.065 |
0.06 |
0.065 |
|||
5 |
0 |
0.015 |
0.02 |
Remark #: Unit of
recycled metal, recycled paper/ cardboard packing, recycled plastic and
chemical waste for Contractor 3 was in (¡¥000m3).
7.2.3
To control the site performance on waste management, the
Contractor shall ensure that all solid and liquid waste management works are
fully in compliance with the relevant license/permit requirements, such as the
effluent discharge license and the chemical waste producer registration. The Contractor is also reminded to implement
the recommended environmental mitigation measures according to the Environmental Monitoring and Audit
Manual.
8.1.1
According to the approved EM&A Manual,
the environmental site inspection shall be formulation by ET Leader. Weekly environmental site inspections should
carry out to confirm the environmental performance.
Contract 2
8.1.2
During
the Reporting Period, 13
events of the joint site inspections were undertaken at Contract 2 to evaluate
the site environmental performance.
The summaries of the findings during site inspection are presented in Table
8-1 and the details of site inspection can be
found in relevant EM&A monthly report.
Table 8-1 Summary
of Reminders/Observations of Site Inspection ¡V Contract 2
Reporting Period |
Date of site inspection |
Nos. of findings / reminders |
Follow-Up Status |
May 2015 |
8, 15, 22 and 28 May 2015 |
7 |
Completed |
June 2015 |
5, 12, 19 and 26 June 2015 |
4 |
Completed |
July 2015 |
3, 10, 17, 24 and 31 July 2015 |
3 |
Completed |
8.1.3
In the
Reporting Period, no non-compliance was recorded; however, 14
observations/ reminders were recorded during the site inspections. Minor deficiencies found in the weekly site inspection were in general
rectified within the specified deadlines.
The environmental performance of the Project was therefore considered
satisfactory.
Contract 3
8.1.4
During
the Reporting Period, 13
events of the joint site inspections were undertaken at Contract 3 to evaluate
the site environmental performance.
The summaries of the findings during site inspection are presented in Table
8-2 and the details of site inspection can be
found in relevant EM&A monthly report.
Table 8-2 Summary
of Reminders/Observations of Site Inspection ¡V Contract 3
Reporting Period |
Date of site inspection |
Nos. of findings / reminders |
Follow-Up Status |
May 2015 |
4, 13, 18 and 26 May 2015 |
6 |
Completed |
June 2015 |
1, 8, 17, 22 and 29 June 2015 |
9 |
Completed |
July 2015 |
6, 15, 20 and 27 July 2015 |
4 |
Completed |
8.1.5
In the
Reporting Period, no non-compliance was recorded; however, 19
observations/ reminders were recorded during the site inspections. Minor deficiencies found in the weekly site inspection were in general
rectified within the specified deadlines.
The environmental performance of the Project was therefore considered
satisfactory.
Contract 5
8.1.6
During
the Reporting Period, 13
events of the joint site inspections were undertaken at Contract 5 to evaluate
the site environmental performance.
The summaries of the findings during site inspection are presented in Table
8-3 and the details of site inspection can be
found in relevant EM&A monthly report.
Table
8-3 Summary
of Reminders/Observations of Site Inspection ¡V Contract 5
Reporting Period |
Date of site inspection |
Nos. of findings / reminders |
|
May 2015 |
7, 14, 21 and 28 May 2015 |
1 |
Completed |
June 2015 |
4, 11, 18 and 25 June 2015 |
6 |
Completed |
July 2015 |
2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 July 2015 |
8 |
Completed |
8.1.7
In the
Reporting Period, no non-compliance was recorded; however, 15
observations/ reminders were recorded during the site inspections. Minor deficiencies found in the weekly site inspection were in general
rectified within the specified deadlines.
The environmental performance of the Project was therefore considered
satisfactory.
Other
Contracts
8.1.8
Since the construction works at the Contract
4 and Contract 6 are not yet commenced, no site inspection is performed for
these Contracts.
9.1.1
No environmental non-compliance was recorded
in the Reporting Period.
9.2.1
In
the Reporting Period, no summons and prosecution under the EM&A Programme
was lodged for Contracts 2, 3 and 5.
However, two (2) documented environmental complaint was received and
lodged for Contracts 2 on 15 May and 6 July 2015. Follow up actions have been
undertaking by the Contractor to resolve the deficiencies The details of
complaint are listed below:-
l 15 May 2015 - A complaint was received
from the EPD on 15 May 2015. The
complainant complained that muddy water was generated and discharged from a construction
site near Po Kat Tsai. The muddy water seriously polluted the water environment
and complainant unable to use the river water to irrigate their cropping. This
situation has been happening a month ago and complainant requested the related
department to follow up.
l 6 July 2015 - A complaint was
lodged by the DSD on 6 July 2015 and another verbal complaint was received on 8
July 2015 regards to the blocked surface channel with rubbish at Po Kat Tsai
Village. A site inspection was
carried out by DSD on 8 July 2015 and the covered surface channel concerned was
found blocked with mud and siltation. Debris was found near a natural
watercourse in the vicinity.
According to the complainant, it was suspected that mud water had been
discharged to the existing village drains from the construction site (Contract
No. CV/2012/08). Also, the debris
found was dumped by the workers working in the construction site.
9.2.2
The
statistical summary table of environmental complaint, summons and prosecution
are presented in Tables 9-1, 9-2 and
9-3.
Table 9-1 Statistical
Summary of Environmental Complaints
Contract No |
Reporting Period |
Environmental Complaint Statistics |
||||
Frequency |
Cumulative since commencement of project |
Complaint Nature |
||||
Water |
Air |
Noise |
||||
2 |
May
2015 |
1 |
13 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Jun
2015 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
||
Jul
2015 |
1 |
1 |
0 |
0 |
||
3 |
May
2015 |
0 |
3 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Jun
2015 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
||
Jul
2015 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
||
5 |
May
2015 |
0 |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Jun
2015 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
||
Jul
2015 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Table 9-2 Statistical
Summary of Environmental Summons
Contract No |
Reporting Period |
Environmental
Summons Statistics |
||||
Frequency |
Cumulative since commencement of project |
Complaint Nature |
||||
Water |
Air |
Noise |
||||
2 |
May
2015 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Jun
2015 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
||
Jul
2015 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
||
3 |
May
2015 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Jun
2015 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
||
Jul
2015 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
||
5 |
May
2015 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Jun
2015 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
||
Jul
2015 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Table 9-3 Statistical
Summary of Environmental Prosecution
Contract No |
Reporting Period |
Environmental
Prosecution Statistics |
||||
Frequency |
Cumulative since commencement of project |
Complaint Nature |
||||
Water |
Air |
Noise |
||||
2 |
May
2015 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Jun
2015 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
||
Jul
2015 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
||
3 |
May
2015 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Jun
2015 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
||
Jul
2015 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
||
5 |
May
2015 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Jun
2015 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
||
Jul
2015 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
9.2.3
Since the construction works at the Contract
4 and Contract 6 are not yet commenced, no environmental complaint, summons and
prosecution are received in the Reporting Period accordingly.
10.1.1
The environmental mitigation measures that
recommended in the Implementation Schedule for Environmental Mitigation
Measures (ISEMM) in the approved EM&A Manual covered the issues of dust,
noise, water and waste and they are summarized presented in Appendix
J.
10.1.2
All contracts under the Project shall be
implementing the required environmental mitigation measures according to the approved
EM&A Manual as subject to the site condition. Environmental mitigation measures
generally implemented by Contracts 2, 3 and 5 in this Reporting Period are
summarized in Table 10-1.
Table 10-1 Environmental
Mitigation Measures
Issues |
Environmental Mitigation Measures |
Water Quality |
¡P Wastewater to be treated by
the filtration systems i.e. sedimentation tank or AquaSed before to discharge. |
Air Quality |
¡P Maintain damp / wet surface
on access road ¡P Keep slow speed in the sites ¡P All vehicles must use wheel
washing facility before off site ¡P Sprayed water during
breaking works ¡P A
cleaning truck was regularly performed on the public road to prevent fugitive dust emission |
Noise |
¡P Restrain operation time of
plants from 07:00 to 19:00 on any working day except for Public Holiday and Sunday. ¡P Keep good maintenance of
plants ¡P Place noisy plants away from
residence or school ¡P Provide noise barriers or
hoarding to enclose the noisy plants or works ¡P Shut down the plants when
not in used. |
Waste and Chemical
Management |
¡P On-site sorting prior to disposal ¡P Follow requirements and
procedures of the ¡§Trip-ticket System¡¨ ¡P Predict required quantity of
concrete accurately ¡P Collect
the unused fresh concrete at designated locations in the sites for subsequent
disposal |
General |
¡P The site was generally kept tidy
and clean. |
11.1.1
This is the 8th Quarterly EM&A Summary Report presenting the monitoring results
and inspection findings for the Reporting Period from 1 May to 31 July 2015.
11.1.2
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.
11.1.3
No noise complaint (which is an Action Level
exceedance) was received and no construction noise measurement results that
exceeded the Limit Level were recorded in the Reporting Period. No NOEs or the associated corrective actions were therefore
issued.
11.1.4 For water
quality monitoring, a total of twenty (20) Action/ Limit Level exceedances including
the parameter of DO, turbidity and SS were recorded at location WM1 and WM4. NOEs were issued to relevant parties upon
confirmation of the results. The investigation for the causes of exceedances
was completed and it concluded that the exceedances were not related to works
under the Project.
11.1.5
During the Reporting Period, 13 events of
joint site inspections for Contract 2, Contract 3 and Contract 5 were undertaken
to evaluate the site environmental performance. No
adverse environmental impacts were observed during the weekly site inspection
and environmental audit of the Reporting Period, indicating the implemented
mitigation measures for air quality, construction noise and water quality were
effective. Minor deficiencies found
in the weekly site inspection were in general rectified within the specified
deadlines. The environmental
performance of the Project was therefore considered satisfactory.
11.1.6
In this Reporting Period, no environmental
complaint, summons or successful prosecutions related to the EM&A programme were recorded.
11.2.1
During wet season, muddy water or other water pollutants from site surface runoff into Kong
Yiu Channel and Ma Wat Channel will be key
environment issue. Water quality mitigation measures to prevent
surface runoff into nearby water bodies
and public areas should be paid on special attention. The Contractors should fully implement
the water quality mitigation measures.
11.2.2
Construction noise
should be a key environmental impact during the works. The noise mitigation measures such as
use of quiet plants or temporary noise barrier installation at the construction
noise predominate area should be implemented as accordance with the EM&A
requirement.
11.2.3
Since most of construction sites under the
Project are adjacent to villages, the contractors should be paid attention on
the construction dust emission. The
Contractor should fully implement the construction dust mitigation measures properly.
11.2.4 Furthermore, daily cleaning and weekly tidiness
shall be properly performed and maintained. In addition, mosquito control
should be kept to prevent mosquito breeding on site.