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.38) ¡V September 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prepared For

 

 

 

 

Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

Reference No.

Prepared By

Certified By

13 October 2016

TCS00694/13/600/R0646v2

Nicola Hon

 (Environmental Consultant)

Tam Tak Wing

(Environmental Team Leader)

 

Version

Date

Remarks

1

11 October 2016

First Submission

2

13 October 2016

Amended against the IEC¡¦s comments on 12 October 2016

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

executive summary

ES01            This is the 38th monthly EM&A report presenting the monitoring results and inspection findings for the reporting period from 1 to 30 September 2016 (hereinafter ¡¥the Reporting Period¡¦).

 

Environmental Monitoring and Audit Activities

ES02            To facilitate the project management and implementation, Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point and Associated Works of the Project is divided 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 activities under Contractor 5 have been substantially completed.  The 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

150

24-hour TSP

9

50

Construction Noise

Leq(30min) Daytime

10

45

Water Quality

Water in-situ measurement and/or sampling

WM1 & WM1-C,

13 Scheduled & 1 extra

WM2A(a) & WM2A-Cx

13 Scheduled & 6 extra

WM2B & WM2B-C

13 Scheduled & 1 extra

WM3x &WM3-C

13 Scheduled & 2 extra

WM4, WM4-CA &WM4-CB

13 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

5

Contract 3

4

Contract 6

5

Contract 7

4

Contract SS C505

4

Note: Extra monitoring day was due to measurement results exceedance

 

Breach of Action and Limit (A/L) Levels

ES04            In the Reporting Period, no construction noise exceedance was registered for the Project.  For air quality, there were two (2) Action level exceedances recorded in 24-hour TSP monitoring.  For water quality monitoring, a total of thirty-one (31) Action/ 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

Corrective Actions

Air Quality

1-hour TSP

0

0

0

--

--

24-hour TSP

2

0

2

To be investigated

--

Construction Noise

Leq(30min) Daytime

0

0

0

--

--

Water Quality

DO

0

0

0

-

--

Turbidity

0

14

14

IR revealed that exceedances on 6 to 22 September 2016 were not project related.

Exceedances on 28 &  30 September 2016 are under investigated by ET.

It was reminded that the all the Contractor  shall implement water quality mitigation measures in accordance with ISEMM of the EM&A Manual requirements

SS

1

16

17

 

Environmental Complaint

ES05            In this Reporting Period, two (2) documented environmental complaint was received in respect of the wastewater issue in which one was related to Contract 6 and the other one was related to both Contracts 2 and 6.  Upon receipt of the complaints, RE, IEC and ET with the relevant Contractors has immediately undertaken investigation. Follow up actions have been undertaking by the Contractor to resolve the deficiencies and investigation report conducted by ET had submitted to all relevant parties. 

 

Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions

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

 

Reporting Change

ES07            In the Reporting period, the major construction activities under Contractor 5 have been substantially completed.  Due to termination of construction phase of Contract 5, the site inspection for Contract 5 would be ceased from 31 August 2016.

 

ES08            Ecology monitoring for woodland compensation was conducted on 30 September 2016. The Monitoring Report for Woodland Compensation will be prepared and submitted as a stand-alone report as supplementary for the EM&A Report.

 

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 2, 9, 14, 23 and 30 September 2016.  No non-compliance was noted.

 

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 5, 12, 21 and 26 September 2016.  No non-compliance was noted.

 

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 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 September 2016.  No non-compliance was noted.

 

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 6, 14, 21 and 28 September 2016.  No non-compliance was noted.

 

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 6, 13, 20 and 27 September 2016.  No non-compliance was noted.

 

Future Key Issues

ES14            As dry season is approaching, 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.

 

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 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 in Reporting Month   23

5     Construction Noise Monitoring   26

5.1            General  26

5.2            Noise Monitoring Results in Reporting Month   26

6     Water Quality Monitoring   27

6.1            General  27

6.2            Results of Water Quality Monitoring   27

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  40

11.1          General Requirements  40

11.2          Tentative Construction Activities in the Coming Month   40

11.3          Key Issues for the Coming Month   42

12   Conclusions and Recommendations  43

12.1          Conclusions  43

12.2          Recommendations  43

 


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 (Contract 3 and 5)

Table 5-2        Summary of Construction Noise Monitoring Results (Contract 2 and 6)

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        Breaches of Water Quality Monitoring Criteria in Reporting Period

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 9-3        Site Observations for Contract 6

Table 9-4        Site Observations for Contract SS C505

Table 9-5        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. 

 

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

 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

 

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

 

1.1.5                 This is 38th monthly EM&A report presenting the monitoring results and inspection findings for reporting period from 1 to 30 September 2016.

 

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

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

Ÿ    Facilitate ET¡¦s 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¡¦s Representative, ET, IEC and the Contractor of the ¡§Construction of the DSD¡¦s Regulation of Shenzhen River Stage 4 (RSR 4)¡¨ 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¡¦ 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)

2.2.7                 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¡¦s 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¡¦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)

2.2.9                 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¡¦ experience in EM&A and has relevant professional qualifications. Suitably qualified staff should be included in the ET, and resources for the implementation of the EM&A programme should be allocated in time under the Contract(s), to enable fulfillment of the Project¡¦s EM&A requirements as specified in the EM&A Manual during construction of the Project.  The ET shall report to the Project Proponent and the duties shall include:

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

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

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

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

¡P           Audit environmental conditions on site

¡P           Report on the environmental monitoring and audit results to EPD, the ER, the 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¡¦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)

2.2.11             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¡¦ 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¡¦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, 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    Stud tunnel and cavern excavation

Ÿ    Adit invert slab, waterproofing and lining

Ÿ    Ventilation building superstructure and backfilling

North Portal

Ÿ    Slope stabilization and retaining wall

Ÿ    Southbound Tunnel Boring Machine (TBM) excavation

Ÿ    Northbound bench excavation

Ÿ    Tunnel enlargement and construction of cross passage

Ÿ    ventilation building foundation

South Portal

Ÿ    tunnel waterproofing and lining

Admin Building

Ÿ    Building superstructure and backfilling

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   Cable detection and trial trenches

Ÿ   Erection of temporary support for demolition of J-bridge

Ÿ   Footbridge construction

Ÿ   Storm drains laying

Ÿ   Noise barrier construction

Ÿ   Pier / pier table construction

Ÿ   Pile cap works

Ÿ   Portal beam construction

Ÿ   Pre-drilling works and works for noise barrier

Ÿ   Retaining Wall construction

Ÿ   Road works

Ÿ   Sewer works

Ÿ   Utilities Duct Laying

Ÿ   Water Main Laying

Ÿ   Viaduct segment erection

 

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   Slope Works

Ÿ   Bored Piling

Ÿ   Pile Cap Construction

Ÿ   Bridge Pier Construction

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   Piling Works at Bridges A, C and E

Ÿ   Pile Caps Construction at Bridges B, C and D

 

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   General Site Set-up

Ÿ   Building no.4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11 and 36 construction

Ÿ   Excavation waterproofing works for Building no. 4, 6 & 11

Ÿ   Pile cap construction for Building no.4,6&7

Ÿ   Tower crane operation and erection

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

Ÿ   Underground drainage works

Ÿ   Prototype ¡§A¡¨ & ¡§B¡¨ construction works

Ÿ   Mock up for south entrance double curve cladding

Ÿ   Formwork and falsework for PTB¡¦s 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

Ÿ   Footing construction

 

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-RN0199-16

24 Mar 2016

17 Sep 2016

GW-RN0451-16

24 Jun 2016

19 Sep 2016

GW-RN0457-16

22 Jun 2016

14 Dec 2016

GW-RN0435-16

27 Jun 2016

26 Dec 2016

GW-RN0519-16

1 Aug 2016

30 Oct 2016

GW-RN0543-16

18 Jul 2016

13 Jan 2017

GW-RN0582-16

09 Aug 2016

08 Nov 2016

GW-RN0590-16

09 Aug 2016

08 Nov 2016

GW-RN0579-16

11 Aug 2016

07 Jan 2017

GW-RN0604-16

11 Aug 2016

07 Jan 2017

GW-RN0695-16

18 Sep 2016

17 Mar 2017

GW-RN0700-16

20 Sep 2016

19 Feb 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-RN0098-16

1 Mar 2016

4 Sep 2016

GW-RN0170-16

11 Mar 2016

10 Sep 2016

GW-RN0218-16

6 Apr 2016

30 Sep 2016

GW-RN0233-16

11 Apr 2016

10 Oct 2016

GW-RN0307-16

10 May 2016

9 Sep 2016

GW-RN0308-16

10 May 2016

9 Sep 2016

GW-RN0309-16

30 Apr 2016

29 Oct 2016

GW-RN0414-16

18 Jun 2016

17 Dec 2016

GW-RN0419-16

21 Jun 2016

30 Sep 2016

GW-RN0421-16

21 Jun 2016

30 Sep 2016

GW-RN0434-16

22 Jun 2016

21 Dec 2016

GW-RN0514-16

16 Jul 2016

15 Oct 2016

GW-RN0525-16

20 Jul 2016

7 Jan 2017

GW-RN0541-16

5 Aug 2016

4 Nov 2016

GW-RN0549-16

30 Jul 2016

9 Jan 2017

GW-RN0557-16

8 Aug 2016

30 Sep 2016

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-RN0606-16

27 Aug 2016

2 Oct 2016

GW-RN0619-16

22 Aug 2016

14 Feb 2017

GW-RN0646-16

10 Sep 2016

9 Mar 2017

GW-RN0649-16

3 Sep 2016

7 Jan 2017

GW-RN0653-16

11 Sep 2016

10 Mar 2017

GW-RN0654-16

15 Sep 2016

14 Mar 2017

GW-RN0708-16

8 Oct 2016

28 Jan 2017

GW-RN0711-16

1 Oct 2016

13 Jan 2017

GW-RN0720-16

4 Oct 2016

31 Mar 2017

GW-RN0729-16

5 Oct 2016

31 Mar 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

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-RN0396-16

5 June 2016

4 Nov 2016

PP-RN0020-16

16 Jul 2016

14 Jan 2017

GW-RN0520-16

23 Jul 2016

22 Jan 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-RN0538-16

23 Jul 2016

4 Nov 2016

                                  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¡¦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).

^ 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¡¦s 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¡¨), 3 consecutive Leq(5min) measurement will depended CNP requirements to undertake.  Supplementary information for data auditing, statistical results such as L10 and L90 shall also be obtained for reference.

 

Water Quality Monitoring

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

 

3.5              Monitoring Equipment

Air Quality Monitoring

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

 

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

 

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

Table 3-5         Air Quality Monitoring Equipment

Equipment

Model

24-Hr TSP

High Volume Air Sampler

TISCH High Volume Air Sampler, HVS Model TE-5170*

Calibration Kit

TISCH Model TE-5025A*

1-Hour TSP

Portable Dust Meter

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

* 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¡¨ 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¡¦ 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¡¨ which is a portable, battery-operated laser photometer.  The 1-hour TSP meter provides a real time 1-hour TSP measurement based on 90o light scattering.  The 1-hour TSP monitor consists of the following:

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

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

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

 

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

 

24-hour TSP Monitoring

3.6.3                 The equipment used for 24-hour TSP measurement is 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¡¨x10¡¨ stainless steel filter holder;

(c.)         A blower motor assembly;    

(d.)        A continuous flow/pressure recorder;

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

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

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

 

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

 

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

 

Noise Monitoring

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

 

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

 

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

 

Water Quality

3.6.9                 Water quality monitoring is conducted at the designated 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¡¦ 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 is used for water in-situ measures, which automates the measurements and data logging of temperature, dissolved oxygen and dissolved oxygen saturation. 

 

3.6.15             A portable AZ Model 8685 pH pen-style meter or YSI Professional DSS 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 DSS is used for in-situ turbidity measurement. The turbidity meter is capable of measuring turbidity in the range of 0 ¡V 1000 NTU. 

 

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

 

Laboratory Analysis

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

 

3.7              Equipment Calibration

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

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

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

Monitoring Station

Action Level (mg /m3)

Limit Level (mg/m3)

1-hour TSP

24-hour TSP

1-hour TSP

24-hour TSP

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

 

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


4                    Air Quality Monitoring

4.1              General

4.1.1                 In the Reporting Period, construction works under the project have been commenced in Contracts 2, 3, 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 in Reporting Month

4.2.1                 In the Reporting Period, a total of 150 events of 1-hour TSP and 50 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

5-Sep-16

26

6-Sep-16

9:25

85

80

92

10-Sep-16

36

12-Sep-16

9:45

58

62

63

15-Sep-16

50

17-Sep-16

9:01

58

56

48

21-Sep-16

63

23-Sep-16

9:30

61

57

58

27-Sep-16

101

29-Sep-16

9:44

119

131

113

Average

(Range)

55

(26 ¡V 101)

Average

(Range)

76

(48 ¡V 131)

 

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

5-Sep-16

56

6-Sep-16

9:32

78

84

89

10-Sep-16

41

12-Sep-16

9:47

61

63

61

15-Sep-16

88

17-Sep-16

9:05

58

57

52

21-Sep-16

100

23-Sep-16

9:47

95

89

78

27-Sep-16

191

29-Sep-16

9:41

105

109

114

Average

(Range)

95

(41 ¡V 191)

Average

(Range)

80

(52 ¡V 114)

Remarks:

bold with italic indicated Action Level exceedance

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

Date

24-hour TSP (mg/m3)

1-hour TSP (mg/m3)

Date

Start Time

1st reading

2nd reading

3rd reading

5-Sep-16

105

6-Sep-16

9:38

72

76

80

10-Sep-16

79

12-Sep-16

9:50

63

65

66

15-Sep-16

117

17-Sep-16

9:08

56

59

57

21-Sep-16

120

23-Sep-16

9:27

95

95

80

27-Sep-16

193

29-Sep-16

9:48

148

154

151

Average

(Range)

123

 (79 ¡V 193)

Average

(Range)

88

 (56 ¡V 154)

Remarks:

bold with italic indicated Action Level exceedance

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

1-Sep-16

23

2-Sep-16

9:54

85

68

65

7-Sep-16

33

8-Sep-16

10:08

112

110

110

13-Sep-16

43

14-Sep-16

10:05

82

76

73

19-Sep-16

63

20-Sep-16

10:00

86

71

75

24-Sep-16

62

26-Sep-16

10:05

92

96

91

29-Sep-16

26

30-Sep-16

12:50

129

116

121

Average

(Range)

42

(23 ¡V 63)

Average

(Range)

92

(65 ¡V 129)

 

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

1-Sep-16

18

2-Sep-16

9:41

84

64

62

7-Sep-16

22

8-Sep-16

10:05

108

106

110

13-Sep-16

61

14-Sep-16

10:00

80

81

78

19-Sep-16

66

20-Sep-16

9:49

91

76

78

24-Sep-16

61

26-Sep-16

10:00

91

92

89

29-Sep-16

138

30-Sep-16

13:11

117

100

146

Average

(Range)

61

(18 ¡V 138)

Average

(Range)

92

(62 ¡V 146)

 

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

1-Sep-16

63

2-Sep-16

9:26

60

100

65

7-Sep-16

85

8-Sep-16

9:45

105

106

110

13-Sep-16

101

14-Sep-16

9:40

84

87

82

19-Sep-16

81

20-Sep-16

9:10

74

62

98

24-Sep-16

87

26-Sep-16

9:45

139

134

136

29-Sep-16

145

30-Sep-16

13:00

116

138

139

Average

(Range)

94

(63 ¡V 145)

Average

(Range)

102

(60 ¡V 139)

 

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

1-Sep-16

56

2-Sep-16

9:22

65

76

89

7-Sep-16

43

8-Sep-16

12:54

74

64

64

13-Sep-16

50

14-Sep-16

9:11

50

83

72

19-Sep-16

81

20-Sep-16

9:44

80

74

75

24-Sep-16

80

26-Sep-16

13:04

92

107

106

29-Sep-16

124

30-Sep-16

9:41

129

137

127

Average

(Range)

72

(43 ¡V 124)

Average

(Range)

87

(50 ¡V 137)

 

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

1-Sep-16

31

2-Sep-16

13:04

67

82

82

7-Sep-16

28

8-Sep-16

13:18

86

90

83

13-Sep-16

36

14-Sep-16

13:01

66

58

60

19-Sep-16

51

20-Sep-16

9:31

79

78

74

24-Sep-16

48

26-Sep-16

13:17

89

89

86

29-Sep-16

106

30-Sep-16

9:30

114

121

110

Average

(Range)

50

(28 ¡V 106)

Average

(Range)

84

(58 -121)

 

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

5-Sep-16

18

6-Sep-16

13:04

46

38

39

10-Sep-16

25

12-Sep-16

13:06

48

43

42

15-Sep-16

30

17-Sep-16

8:47

61

57

48

21-Sep-16

29

23-Sep-16

13:09

90

81

71

27-Sep-16

48

29-Sep-16

9:24

58

59

57

Average

(Range)

30

(18 ¡V 48)

Average

(Range)

56

(38 ¡V 90)

 

4.2.2                 As shown in Tables 4-1 to 4-9, all the 1-hour TSP a monitoring results were below the Action/Limit Levels.  For 24-hour TSP monitoring, there were two (2) Action level exceedances which recorded at AM2 and AM3.  NOE was issued to all parties for information.  The investigation for the cause of exceedance is being investigated by the ET.

 

4.2.3                 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 in Reporting Month

5.2.1                 In the Reporting Period, a total of 45 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(*)

6-Sep-16

59

69

58

62

66

12-Sep-16

53

62

59

66

61

23-Sep-16

51

62

59

61

64

29-Sep-16

55

58

59

62

63

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-Sep-16

65

70

59

55

67

 

8-Sep-16

63

69

55

64

65

 

14-Sep-16

62

69

52

54

65

 

20-Sep-16

55

63

54

55

63

 

26-Sep-16

56

63

54

53

63

 

Limit Level

75 dB(A)

 

 

54

 

5.2.1                 As shown in Tables 5-1 and 5-2, the noise level measured at all designated monitoring locations were below 75dB(A).  Furthermore, there was no noise complaints (Action Level exceedance) received by the RE, CEDD, Architect/AR/ and the Contractors in the Reporting Period.  Therefore, no Action or Limit Level exceedance was triggered and no corrective action was required.

 

 

 


 

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 thirteen (13) sampling days was scheduled to carry out for all designated locations with their control stations.  Since exceedances were recorded at WM1, WM2A(a), WM2B and WM3x, according to ¡§Event and Action Plan¡¨ stipulation, one (1) additional water quality monitoring day was conducted for WM1 and WM2B and its control stations.  Also, two (2) and six (6) additional water quality monitoring days were conducted for WM3X and WM2A(a) respectively and 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-Sep-16

6.8

7.3

6.4

31.7

6.9

8.2

22.5

4.0

6.0

6-Sep-16

7.2

7.3

6.6

25.9

13.3

16.6

20.0

8.0

18.0

8-Sep-16

7.0

7.5

6.7

14.0

11.2

9.3

15.0

13.5

12.0

10-Sep-16

7.2

7.4

6.8

18.1

12.5

17.4

20.5

14.5

16.0

12-Sep-16

7.3

7.5

7.0

16.7

13.6

17.1

18.0

17.5

19.0

14-Sep-16

7.0

7.0

6.9

16.2

18.5

9.5

11.0

14.5

10.5

17-Sep-16

7.2

7.5

6.8

12.0

16.6

13.4

8.0

11.5

10.5

20-Sep-16

7.4

7.6

7.0

24.2

6.9

7.8

10.0

2.0

7.5

22-Sep-16

7.5

7.7

7.2

15.6

5.7

13.8

17.5

5.0

20.0

24-Sep-16

6.8

7.4

7.2

12.8

5.3

11.2

12.0

5.0

16.0

26-Sep-16

6.9

6.8

7.2

8.9

4.8

10.9

7.5

5.0

16.5

28-Sep-16

6.7

7.3

6.1

4.7

4.0

14.7

7.5

3.0

20.0

30-Sep-16

7.2

7.7

7.6

10.0

4.3

9.4

9.0

5.0

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- Control

WM1

WM1- Control

WM1

WM1- Control

2-Sep-16

7.2

7.3

35.6

12.6

38.0

6.5

6-Sep-16

6.9

7.2

32.1

16.3

36.5

11.0

8-Sep-16

7.4

7.4

31.5

31.8

32.0

44.5

10-Sep-16

7.2

7.6

361.0

43.7

243.0

79.5

12-Sep-16

7.3

7.4

30.1

12.4

30.5

9.5

13-Sep-16#

--

--

34.9

10.7

31.0

5.0

14-Sep-16

7.4

7.5

19.2

10.2

19.0

6.0

17-Sep-16

7.5

7.9

15.7

7.7

15.5

4.0

20-Sep-16

7.5

7.0

39.0

12.2

43.5

9.0

22-Sep-16

7.5

7.7

26.8

9.8

24.5

3.0

24-Sep-16

7.1

6.1

16.1

7.7

15.0

4.0

26-Sep-16

6.7

6.6

15.3

10.8

14.0

4.0

28-Sep-16

7.3

7.4

45.7

12.6

2.0

<2

30-Sep-16

7.5

7.4

17.6

19.3

2.5

<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 6-3         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-Sep-16

7.0

7.4

8.1

6.4

22.7

26.0

3.5

2.2

21.5

19.0

6.0

<2

6-Sep-16

7.0

7.7

7.5

6.7

overrange

27.5

11.2

5.4

883.0

29.5

18.5

<2

7-Sep-16#

--

--

--

--

106.5

16.6

--

--

108.0

30.0

--

--

8-Sep-16

7.4

7.4

7.8

6.5

67.2

10.9

16.4

4.5

44.0

7.0

16.0

<2

9-Sep-16#

--

--

--

--

24.6

6.4

9.2

8.1

32.0

6.0

11.0

11.0

10-Sep-16

7.2

7.2

7.3

6.8

117.0

525.5

14.1

17.2

116.5

340.0

12.0

11.0

12-Sep-16

6.4

7.5

6.9

6.8

343.5

8.9

6.4

3.4

227.0

6.0

10.0

13.0

13-Sep-16#

--

--

--

--

59.0

6.7

--

--

61.0

5.0

--

--

14-Sep-16

7.1

7.5

8.1

6.8

24.7

7.3

5.6

2.3

12.5

3.5

7.0

<2

15-Sep-16#

--

--

--

--

9.9

6.0

--

--

7.0

5.0

--

--

17-Sep-16

7.2

7.6

7.1

6.7

8.3

7.2

3.8

2.6

5.5

<2

<2

<2

20-Sep-16

7.3

7.6

7.5

7.1

60.2

8.1

11.4

1.9

37.5

4.5

8.0

<2

21-Sep-16#

--

--

--

--

192.5

5.6

--

--

84.0

3.0

--

--

22-Sep-16

7.3

7.6

8.1

6.7

200.5

8.4

5.7

2.1

149.0

5.0

6.0

<2

23-Sep-16#

--

--

--

--

9.9

6.4

#

#

2.0

<2

--

--

24-Sep-16

6.8

7.5

5.4

5.5

23.5

11.2

4.7

4.3

14.0

2.0

<2

<2

26-Sep-16

7.0

7.0

7.1

4.9

23.5

7.8

3.4

2.3

14.5

2.5

4.0

2.5

28-Sep-16

6.9

7.0

8.0

7.6

24.1

7.8

3.5

9.1

25.0

3.5

2.0

<2

30-Sep-16

7.3

7.3

7.9

5.7

20.7

7.3

2.5

1.9

24.5

3.5

2.5

<2

 

Remarks:

bold with underline indicated Limit Level exceedance

bold with italic indicated Action 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- Control

WM3x

WM3- Control

WM3x

WM3- Control

2-Sep-16

7.0

6.9

11.3

23.0

12.5

34.0

6-Sep-16

6.8

6.4

24.5

36.9

25.5

62.0

8-Sep-16

7.2

6.8

92.2

21.4

99.5

17.0

9-Sep-16#

--

--

117.5

142.0

229.0

411.0

10-Sep-16

6.4

6.8

80.6

388.5

101.5

281.5

12-Sep-16

6.7

6.6

12.6

7.9

10.0

3.5

14-Sep-16

6.7

6.5

13.3

9.7

16.0

14.0

17-Sep-16

6.8

6.8

7.5

8.6

7.0

21.5

20-Sep-16

7.3

6.5

58.2

51.9

83.0

77.5

22-Sep-16

7.8

6.6

12.6

4.3

12.0

4.5

24-Sep-16

6.8

6.3

115.5

164.5

153.5

184.5

26-Sep-16

6.6

6.5

9.2

7.5

10.0

3.5

28-Sep-16

6.8

5.8

65.6

6.2

81.5

2.0

29-Sep-16#

--

--

11.9

4.1

11.0

<2

30-Sep-16

6.7

5.8

6.4

2.7

12.0

2.0

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      Breaches of Water Quality Monitoring Criteria in Reporting Period

Location

Dissolved Oxygen

Turbidity

Suspended Solids

Total Exceedance

Action

Limit

Action

Limit

Action

Limit

Action

Limit

WM1

0

0

0

1

0

1

0

2

WM2A(a)

0

0

0

9

0

11

0

20

WM2B

0

0

0

2

1

2

1

2

WM3x

0

0

0

2

0

2

0

4

WM4

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

No of Exceedance

0

0

0

14

1

16

1

30

 

6.2.3                 In this Reporting Period, a total of thirty-one (31) Action Level (AL)/Limit Level (LL) exceedances, namely fourteen (14) LL exceedance of turbidity and seventeen (17) AL/LL exceedances of Suspended Solids were recorded for the Project and they are summarized in Table 6-5.

 

6.2.4                 NOE was issued to relevant parties upon confirmation of the monitoring result.  The cause of exceedance is summarized in Table 6-6 accordance to investigation findings and the detailed 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

18, 19 and 22 Aug 2016 (last reporting month)

WM2B

(C6)

NTU &SS

According to the Hong Kong Observatory, there was rainstorm recorded on 18 to 22 August 2016.  Due to continuous rainfall, large amount of surface muddy runoff generated from the surrounding environment has been flowing into existing stream.  The muddy runoff resulted in slurry and mud accumulated in the river bed. In our investigation, the exceedance was due to surface runoff and mud from the surrounding environmental under rainstorm

6, 8 and 10 Sep 2016

WM2B

(C6)

NTU &SS

For exceedances on 6 & 8 Sep 2016, it is considered that the exceedances were due to the disturbance of silt and sediment during sampling and not likely caused by the Project.

For exceedance on 10 Sep 2016, there was rain before the monitoring and the water quality at upstream WM2B-C was also affected by rain.  It is considered the exceedance was not related to works under the Project.

6, 7, 8 and 9 Sep 2016

WM2A

(C6)

NTU &SS

As reported by CCKJV, the water pipe carrying untreated water to the wastewater treatment facilities SH-08 was burst on 6 September 2016 and it had repaired immediately.  It is considered that the exceedances on 6 September 2016 were related to the pipe burst incident and exceedance on 7 September 2016 was due to the residual impact of pipe burst incident.

During site inspection, the water mitigation measures implemented on site was in order and no adverse water impact was identified.  It is considered the exceedances on 8 and 9 September 2016 were due to natural variation and unlikely caused by the works under the project.

8 Sep 2016

WM3x (C2 and C6)

NTU &SS

Muddy water cumulated at Ng Tung River was observed out of the site boundary on 8 September 2016.  It was suspected that muddy water was come from upstream after heavy rain on 7 September 2016.  In our investigation, the water mitigation measures implemented on site was in order and no adverse water impact was identified.  It is considered the exceedances were likely caused by residue silt and sediment after heavy rain on 7 September 2016 and no related to the works under Contracts 2 and 6.

10 Sep 2016

WM1 (C6 and SS C505)

NTU &SS

Heavy rainfall (total rainfall 53.2mm) was recorded on 10 September 2016 and muddy water was also observed throughout the channel such as upstream of the work area of Contract 6.  It is considered that the exceedances were unlikely due to the works under Contract SS C505 and Contract 6. 

12 and 13 Sep 2016

WM2A

(C6)

NTU &SS

On 12 September 2016, water releasing from the loose Nylon Dam was observed and released water should be come from heavy rain at the day before.  When water releasing from the dam, water flow of the river became very vigorous and stirred up the loose sediment at the river bed.  In view of the impact after rain and the water mitigation measures implemented on site, it is considered the exceedances on 12 September 2016 were related to sediment stirred up at the river bed when water loose from Nylon Dam whereas exceedances on 13 September 2016 were due to natural variation. 

20, 21 and 22 Sep 2016

WM2A

(C6)

NTU &SS

In our investigation, the water mitigation measures implemented on site and the function of the wastewater treatment facilities was in order and no adverse water impact was observed during site inspection.  It is considered the exceedances were unlikely caused by the works under the project.

28 and 30 Sep 2016

WM2A

(C6)

SS

To be reported.

 


 

7                    Ecology Monitoring

7.1              General

7.1.1                 Ecology monitoring for woodland compensation was conducted on 30 September 2016. The Monitoring Report for Woodland Compensation will be prepared and submitted as a stand-alone report as supplementary for the EM&A 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)

97.0232

--

1.797

--

31.086

--

0.207

--

2.963

--

127.0762

Reused in this Contract (Inert)

(in '000 m3)

1.5359

--

0.258

--

2.089

--

0

--

2.911

--

6.7939

Reused in other Contracts/ Projects (Inert)

(in '000 m3)

50.8682

C6/ NENT# & other projects approved by the ER

0

--

11.529

C5 & other projects approved by the ER

0

--

0

--

62.3972

Disposal as Public Fill (Inert)

(in '000 m3)

44.6191

Tuen Mun 38

0.935

Tuen Mun 38

17.468

Tuen Mun 38

0.207

Tuen Mun 38

0.052

TKO 137

63.2811

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) #

0

-

0.001

-

0

--

0.1

--

572.150

Licensed collector

0.001#+572.25

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

0

-

0

-

0

--

0.05

--

0.37

--

0.42

Recycled Plastic (¡¥000kg) #

0

--

0.002

-

0

--

0.001

--

0.048

--

0.002#+0.049

Chemical Wastes (¡¥000kg) #

4.4000

Licensed collector

0

-

0

--

0

--

0

--

4.4

General Refuses (¡¥000m3)

0.2018

NENT

0.090

NENT

0.049

NENT

0

--

0.241

NENT

0.5818

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 2, 9, 14, 23 and 30 September 2016.  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 8-1.

Table 9-1           Site Observations for Contract 2

Date

Findings / Deficiencies

Follow-Up Status

2 September 2016

Ÿ  Stagnant water cumulated inside the drip tray after the rainstorm was observed. Satgnant water should be cleared to prevent mosquito breeding.  (South Portal)

Ÿ  Stagnant water cleaned.

9 September 2016

Ÿ  Broken barriers should be replace to prevent stagnant water accmulation. (South Portal)

Ÿ  Broken water barriers replaced.

Ÿ  Stagnant water cumulated on site should be removed to prevent mosquito breeding. (South Porta)

Ÿ  Stagnant water cleaned.

Ÿ  It was reminded that ponding water cumulated on site should be removed to prevent mosquito breeding. (Mid-Vent)

Ÿ  Not required for reminder.

14 September 2016

Ÿ  Truck without NRMM label was observed. Label should be displayed properly for NRMM using on site.  (South Portal & North Portal)

Ÿ  Lossen NRMM label attached onto the plant.

23 September 2016

Ÿ  No adverse environmental issue was observed.

Ÿ  NA

30 September 2016

Ÿ  Free standing oil drums without drip tray storage on site was observed.  Drip tray should be provided for all chemical storage on site. (North Portal)

Ÿ  To be followed.

 

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 5, 12, 21 and 26 September 2016.  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 8-2.

Table 9-2           Site Observations for Contract 3

Date

Findings / Deficiencies

Follow-Up Status

5 September 2016

Ÿ  Dusty trail was observed near SA1A. The Contractor should ensure all vehicles are washed before leaving the site and ensure no dusty trail at the public access road.

Ÿ  No dusty trail was observed near SA1A.

12 September 2016

Ÿ  Chemical containers without drip tray were observed near SA11C. The Contractor should provide drip tray for the containers to avoid land contamination.

Ÿ  Chemical containers without drip tray were removed.

21 September 2016

Ÿ   The Contractor was reminded to remove any stagnant water within the construction site to prevent mosquito breeding.

Ÿ  Not required for reminder.

26 September 2016

Ÿ  No adverse environmental issue was observed.

Ÿ  NA

 

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 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 September 2016.  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 9-3.

Table 9-3           Site Observations for Contract 6

Date

Findings / Deficiencies

Follow-Up Status

1 September 2016

Ÿ  Smoke emission from a generator was observed in North Portal, the Contractor should provide plant maintenance to the generator.

Ÿ  Exhaust filter of the generator has been replaced.

8 September 2016

Ÿ  The cover of two air compressors remain open was observed in Bridge D, the Contractor should ensure the air compressors are properly enclosed.

Ÿ  The covers of the air compressors have been closed.

Ÿ  It was reminded that stagnant water accumulated on site should be regularly removed to prevent mosquito breeding.

Ÿ  Not required for reminder.

15 September 2016

Ÿ  Muddy water overflowing from wheel washing bay in Bridge D was observed, the Contractor should modify the vehicle washing facility and maintain the cleanliness of the public road.

Ÿ  Muddy water in wheel washing basin has been drained away.

Ÿ  Wheel washing has been performed within the site area.

Ÿ  The cleanliness of public road has been maintained.

Ÿ  Metal grid will be installed into the wheel washing basin.

22 September 2016

Ÿ  The ground level of the public vehicular road has been raised up to 200mm to avoid washing water overflowing from the wheel washing bay in Bridge D. But washing water overflowing from the wheel washing bay still observed during the vehicle washing process, the Contractor should further improve the vehicle/wheel washing facilities and to maintain the cleanliness of the public vehicular road.

29 September 2016

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 6, 14, 21 and 28 September 2016.  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 9-4.

Table 9-4           Site Observations for Contract SS C505

Date

Findings / Deficiencies

Follow-Up Status

6 September 2016

Ÿ  Stagnant water was observed near TC11. The Contractor should remove the stagnant water to prevent mosquito breeding.

Ÿ  Stagnant water near TC11 was removed.

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

Ÿ  Not required for reminder.

14 September 2016

Ÿ  It was reminded that proper maintenance should be provided for the temporary drainage. Soil and debris cumulated inside should be cleaned more frequently. (Near Building no. 1-3)

Ÿ  Not required for reminder.

Ÿ  It was reminded that ponding water cumulated on site should be cleaned or provide mosquito control measures to prevent mosquito breeding. (Building No.6).

Ÿ  Not required for reminder.

21 September 2016

Ÿ   Stagnant water was observed in drip tray near Training Centre and at PTB. The Contractor should remove the stagnant water to prevent mosquito breeding.

Ÿ  No stagnant water was observed in drip tray near Training Centre and at PTB was removed.

Ÿ   The Contractor was reminded to fill sand at the lifting eye of concrete blocks on site to avoid accumulation of stagnant water.

Ÿ  Not required for reminder.

28 September 2016

Ÿ  Accumulation of cement was observed at drainage channel near PTB. The Contractor should remove the cement from the channel and ensure the channel function properly.

Ÿ  The cement accumulated was removed from the drainage channel bed near PTB.

 

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 6, 13, 20 and 27 September 2016.  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 9-5.

Table 9-5           Site Observations for Contract 7

Date

Findings / Deficiencies

Follow-Up Status

6 September 2016

Ÿ  Surface runoff overflow into the stream was observed. Earth bund should be provided to prevent turbidity runoff overflow into the stream

Ÿ  Earth bund has been provided to prevent surface run-off into the stream

13 September 2016

Ÿ  Unplugged drip tray underneath an air compressor was observed, the Contractor should ensure the drip tray is well plugged to prevent leakage.

Ÿ  The drip tray has been plugged to prevent leakage.

Ÿ  It was reminded that the condition of the wheel washing bay should be maintained and the silt should be cleaned regularly.

Ÿ  Not required for reminder.

20 September 2016

Ÿ  No adverse environmental issue was observed.

Ÿ  NA

27 September 2016

Ÿ  No adverse environmental issue was observed.

Ÿ  NA

 

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 Contracts 2, 3, 6, 7 and Contract SS C505.  However, two (2) documented environmental complaints were received in respect of the wastewater issue in which one related to Contract 6 and the other one related to both Contracts 2 and 6.  The investigation reports were reviewed by IEC. The detail of the complaints and the investigation results are presented below.

 

Investigation Result for the Documented Complaints received by 1823 on 14 September 2016 (Contracts 6)

 

10.1.2             A public complaint was received via 1823 with respect to the slurry found on the vehicular road near the construction site of CV/2013/08 in Nga Yiu Ha Village.  It is suspected that the slurry was related to the untidiness of the exit of construction site of Bridge D.

 

10.1.3             Upon receipt of the complaint on 14 September 2016, joint site inspection for the complaint investigation was conducted by RE, IEC, ET and the Contractor of Contract 6 (CCKJV) at the concerned area on 15 September 2016. The observations during the site inspection are summarized below:

(a)            It was noted that the concerned vehicular road was within the site boundary of Contract 6 but the road was allocated for public use which crossing the construction site.  Since the ground level of the concerned road was slightly lower than the construction site, muddy water and slurry on the construction site was likely to be flowed to the concerned road.

(b)            Cumulated muddy water was observed on the concerned road which should be come from the adjacent construction site.  A worker was deployed to sweep the muddy water and slurry as needed.

(c)            Wheel washing bay was observed on one of site exit and manual wheel washing was deployed in site exit on the other side.  All vehicles were washed before leaving the site.  However, the conditions of the wheel washing facilities are subject to improve by CCKJV.

 

10.1.4             In our investigation, it is considered the muddy water and slurry found on the concerned vehicular road was come from the construction site.  To address the complainant concerns, CCKJV was immediately clean the road and made it get rid of the cumulated muddy water after the site inspection on 15 September 2016

 

10.1.5             As advised by CCKJV, they will fill up the concerned road to 150-200mm to prevent accumulation of muddy water and slurry.   Associated temporary ditches and underground drain will also be constructed to collect and divert the wastewater from the wheel washing facilities and runoff to AquaSed. The modification work is expected to be carried out on 26 to 30 September 2016.  Moreover, CCKJV advised that they will be modify the existing wheel washing bay and a new wheel washing facilities will be built on other side of site exit.  The ET will closely monitor the status of the modification work conducted by CCKJV in the forthcoming site inspection.

 

Investigation Result for the Documented Complaints received by EPD on 20 September 2016 (Contracts 2 and 6)

 

10.1.6             A complaint was received from EPD on 20 September 2016 and some photos were provided by the complainant showing that the roadside storm drains along Sha Tau Kok Road - Ma Mei Ha were fully clogged with sand and grit.  Site inspection was carried out by EPD and it was noted that the storm drains along the concerned road between lampposts EA9207 and EA9210 were fully clogged with sand and grit.

 

10.1.7             As advised by the Contractor of Contract 2 (DHK) and Contract 6 (CCKJV), the concerned storm drains on Sha Tau Kok Road - Ma Mei Ha were out of their site boundary. To maintain the cleanliness of the roads, both Contractors have been alternately provided road washing/ cleaning along Wo Keng Shan Road to Sha Tau Kok Road which covered every normal working day (Mon-Sat), except for rainy day. Besides, road sweeping would be provided for the concerned roads twice a week.

 

10.1.8             Site inspection was carried out by ET on 29 September 2016 at the concerned sections of Sha Tau Kok Road - Ma Mei Ha and Wo Keng Shan Road.  There were four construction site exits located along Sha Tau Kok Road - Ma Mei Ha and Wo Keng Shan Road which all maintained by CCKJV.  It was observed that wheel washing facilities were built on hard paved ground at all site exits which clear of sand and mud.  Moreover, cut-off drain was constructed to divert any possibly runoff from the site. The overview of the Sha Tau Kok Road - Ma Mei Ha and Wo Keng Shan Road was satisfactory. In view of the condition of the site exit and its distance to the complaint location, it was considered that mud or slurry discharged out of the construction site and getting into the gullies was unlikely to occur even though during rainy day.

 

10.1.9             The condition of the gullies along the concerned Sha Tau Kok Road - Ma Mei Ha was inspected on 29 September 2016.  According to the photo provided by the complainant, one of the clogged gully was located at the road side of a refuge island which should be in Tai Tong Wu and it was far away from the construction site.  It was observed that the concerned gully was clogged with deciduous leaves. Other gullies along Sha Tau Kok Road - Ma Mei Ha in which one away from construction site and one close to construction site were inspected.  It was observed that the gully far from construction site was partially clogged with grit whilst the one close to the construction site was found clear of mud and grit. 

 

10.1.10         Since the Contractors were not the only road users of Sha Tai Kok road and no sign and evident shown that the clogged gullies were cause by the project, it is considered that that complaint was not related to the works under the project.  To address the complainant¡¦s concern, both Contractors agreed to alternately deploy labor to clean up mud and grit accumulated in gullies along concerned section of Sha Tau Kok Road.  As advised by CCKJV, they will carry out de-silting works of the gully in early October 2016.

 

Table 10-1         Statistical Summary of Environmental Complaints

Reporting Period

Contract No

Environmental Complaint Statistics

Frequency

Cumulative

Complaint Nature

19 May 2014 ¡V

31 August 2016

Contract 2

0

19

Ÿ  (8)Water Quality

Ÿ  (8) Dust

Ÿ  (3) Noise

06 Nov 2013 ¡V

31 August 2016

Contract 3

0

4

Ÿ  (1) Dust

Ÿ  (2) Water quality

Ÿ  (1) Noise

16 Aug 2013 ¡V

31 August 2016

Contract 5

0

4

Ÿ  (3) Dust

Ÿ  (1) Noise

16 Aug 2013 ¡V

31 August 2016

Contract 6

0

22

Ÿ  (16) Water Quality

Ÿ  (5) Dust

Ÿ  (1) Noise

15 Feb 2016 ¡V

31 August 2016

Contract 7

0

0

N/A

16 Aug 2013 ¡V

31 August 2016

SS C505

0

1

(1) Noise

1 ¡V 30 September 2016

Contract 2

1

20

Ÿ  (9)Water Quality

Ÿ  (8) Dust

Ÿ  (3) Noise

Contract 3

0

4

Ÿ  (1) Dust

Ÿ  (2) Water quality

Ÿ  (1) Noise

Contract 6

2

24

Ÿ  (18) Water Quality

Ÿ  (5) Dust

Ÿ  (1) Noise

Contract 7

0

0

N/A

SS C505

0

0

N/A

 

Table 10-2         Statistical Summary of Environmental Summons

Reporting Period

Contract No

Environmental Summons Statistics

Frequency

Cumulative

Complaint Nature

19 May 2014 ¡V

31 August 2016

Contract 2

0

0

NA

06 Nov 2013 ¡V

31 August 2016

Contract 3

0

0

NA

16 Aug 2013 ¡V

31 August 2016

Contract 5

0

0

NA

16 Aug 2013 ¡V

31 August 2016

Contract 6

0

0

NA

15 Feb 2016 ¡V

31 August 2016

Contract 7

0

0

NA

16 Aug 2013 ¡V

31 August 2016

SS C505

0

0

NA

1 ¡V 30 September 2016

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 August 2016

Contract 2

0

0

NA

06 Nov 2013 ¡V

31 August 2016

Contract 3

0

0

NA

16 Aug 2013 ¡V

31 August 2016

Contract 5

0

0

NA

16 Aug 2013 ¡V

31 August 2016

Contract 6

0

0

NA

15 Feb 2016 ¡V

31 August 2016

Contract 7

0

0

NA

16 Aug 2013 ¡V

31 August 2016

SS C505

0

0

NA

1 ¡V 30 September 2016

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

10.1.11         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 10-1.  

 

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¡¨

¡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    Stud tunnel and cavern excavation

Ÿ    Adit invert slab, water proofing and lining

Ÿ    Ventilation building superstructure and backfilling

North Portal

Ÿ    Slope stabilization & retaining wall

Ÿ    Southbound TBM excavation

Ÿ    Northbound bench excavation

Ÿ    Tunnel enlargement and construction of cross passage

Ÿ    Tunnel internal structure

Ÿ    Ventilation building foundation

South Portal

Ÿ    Southbound and Northbound D&B excavation

Ÿ    South ventilation building superstructure and backfilling

Ÿ    Tunnel waterproofing and lining

Admin Building

Ÿ    Building superstructure and backfilling

 

Contract 3

Ÿ   Boundary wall for pumping station

Ÿ   Cable detection and trial trenches

Ÿ   Construction of remaining slab of Box Culvert ID05

Ÿ   Demolition of Valve Control House

Ÿ   Footbridge construction

Ÿ   Gabion wall construction

Ÿ   Demolition of existing vehicular bridge

Ÿ   Storm drains laying

Ÿ   Noise barrier construction

Ÿ   Parapet construction

Ÿ   Pier / Pier Table construction

Ÿ   Pile cap works

Ÿ   Portal beam construction

Ÿ   Retaining Wall construction

Ÿ   Road works

Ÿ   Sewer works

Ÿ   Slope reinstatement works near Bridge E

Ÿ   Steel Truss installation

Ÿ   Utilities duct laying

Ÿ   Viaduct segment erection

Ÿ   Water Main Laying

Contract 6

Ÿ   Slope Works

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   Piling Works at Bridge A and E

Ÿ   Pile caps construction at Bridge B,C and D

Ÿ   Column construction at Bridge B, C and D

Contract SS C505

Ÿ   General Site Set-up

Ÿ   Building no.4, 5, 6, 9, 10, 11 and 36 construction

Ÿ   Excavation waterproofing works for Building no. 4, 6 & 11

Ÿ   Pile cap construction for Building no.4,6&7

Ÿ   Tower crane operation

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

Ÿ   Underground drainage works

Ÿ   Prototype ¡§A¡¨ and ¡§B¡¨ construction works

Ÿ   Mock up for south entrance double curve cladding

Ÿ   Formwork and falsework for PTB¡¦s 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

Ÿ   Footing construction

 

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 38th monthly EM&A report presenting the monitoring results and inspection findings for the Reporting Period from 1 to 30 September 2016.

 

12.1.2             For air quality monitoring, no 1-hour TSP monitoring result triggered the Action or Limit Levels but there were two (2) Action Level exceedances in 24-hour TSP monitoring which recorded at AM2 and AM3.  Investigation for cause of exceedance was undertaking by the ET.

 

12.1.3             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.

 

12.1.4             For water quality monitoring, thirty-one (31) AL/LL exceedances, namely fourteen (14) LL exceedance of turbidity and seventeen (17) AL/LL exceedances of Suspended Solids were recorded for the Project.  Investigations for the cause of exceedances on 6 to 22 September 2016 were conducted by ET and investigation results revealed that these exceedances were not project related. The IRs and the associated investigation reports were submitted to relevant parties.  Exceedances on 28 and 30 September 2016 are under investigated by ET.

 

12.1.5             Ecology monitoring for woodland compensation was conducted on 30 September 2016. The Monitoring Report for Woodland Compensation will be prepared and submitted as a stand-alone report as supplementary for the EM&A Report.

 

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

 

12.1.7             In this Reporting Period, two (2) documented environmental complaint was received in respect of the wastewater issue in which one was related to Contract 6 and the other one was related to both Contracts 2 and 6.  Upon receipt of the complaints, RE, IEC and ET with the relevant Contractors has immediately undertaken investigation. Follow up actions have been undertaking by the Contractor to resolve the deficiencies and investigation report conducted by ET had submitted to all relevant parties. 

 

12.1.8             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             As dry season is approaching, 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 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.