1.1.1. Civil Engineering and
Development Department is the Project
Proponent and the Permit Holder of Agreement No. CE 45/2008 (CE) Liantang /
Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point and Associated Works, which is
a Designated Project to be implemented under Environmental Permit number EP-404/2011/C granted on 12 March
2015 and the latest Environmental Permit
number EP-404/2011/D granted on 20 January 2017.
1.1.2. The Project consists of two main
components: Construction of a Boundary Control Point (hereinafter referred as
“BCP”); 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 – this section
comprises at-grade and viaducts and includes the improvement works at Lin Ma
Hang Road;
2)
Ping Yeung to Wo Keng Shan – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 – 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 programme in accordance
with the approved EM&A Manual, as well as the associated duties.
1.1.5.
This is the 29th Quarterly EM&A Summary
Report presenting the monitoring results and inspection findings for the
Reporting Period from 1 August 2020 to 31 October 2020.
1.2.1
The Quarterly EM&A Summary 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 Ecology Monitoring
Section 8 Waste Management
Section 9 Site Inspection
Section 10 Non-compliance, Complaints,
Notifications of Summons and Prosecutions
Section 11 Implementation Status of Mitigation Measures
Section 12 Conclusions and Recommendations
2.1.1
To facilitate the project management and
implementation, the Project would be divided by the following contracts:
·
Contract 2 (CV/2012/08)
·
Contract 3 (CV/2012/09)
·
Contract 4 (NE/2014/02)
·
Contract 5 (CV/2013/03)
·
Contract 6 (CV/2013/08)
·
Contract 7 (NE/2014/03)
·
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:
·
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;
·
construction of a
ventilation adit tunnel and the mid-ventilation
building;
·
construction of
the north and south portal buildings of the Lung Shan Tunnel and their
associated slope works;
·
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;
·
construction of
Tunnel Administration Building adjacent to Wo Keng
Shan Road and the associated E&M and building services works; and
·
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:
·
construction of
four link roads connecting the existing Fanling
Highway and the south portal of the Lung Shan Tunnel;
·
realignment of
the existing Tai Wo Service Road West and Tai Wo Service Road East;
·
widening of the
existing Fanling Highway (HyD’s
entrustment works);
·
demolishing
existing Kiu Tau vehicular bridge and Kiu Tau footbridge and reconstruction of the existing Kiu Tau Footbridge (HyD’s
entrustment works); and
·
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 was awarded in mid-April 2016 and construction work will be
commenced on 2 May 2017. The scope
of work of the Contract 4 includes:
·
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:
·
site formation of about 23
hectares of land for the development of the BCP;
·
construction of an
approximately 1.6 km long perimeter road at the BCP including a 175m long
depressed road;
·
associated
diversion/modification works at existing local roads and junctions including
Lin Ma Hang Road;
·
construction of pedestrian
subway linking the BCP to Lin Ma Hang Road;
·
provision of resite area with supporting infrastructure for reprovisioning of the affected village houses; and
·
construction of associated footpath, slopes, retaining structures, drainage,
sewerage, waterworks, landscaping works and other ancillary works.
Contract 6 (CV/2013/08)
2.1.7
Contract 6 was awarded in June 2015 and
construction work was 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 was awarded in December 2015 and
the construction work was commenced 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 been 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.
2.2.1
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) – 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) – 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:
·
Monitor the Contractors’ compliance with
contract specifications, including the implementation and operation of the
environmental mitigation measures and their effectiveness
·
Monitor Contractors’s,
ET’s and IEC’s compliance with the requirements in the Environmental Permit
(EP) and EM&A Manual
·
Facilitate ET’s implementation of the
EM&A programme
·
Participate in joint site inspection by the
ET and IEC
·
Oversee the implementation of the agreed
Event / Action Plan in the event of any exceedance
·
Adhere to the procedures for carrying out
complaint investigation
·
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.
The
Contractor(s)
2.2.7
There will be one contractor for each
individual works contract. The
Contractor(s) should report to the ER. The duties and responsibilities of the
Contractor are:
·
Comply with the relevant contract conditions
and specifications on environmental protection
·
Employ an Environmental Team (ET) to
undertake monitoring, laboratory analysis and reporting of EM &A Facilitate
ET’s monitoring and site inspection activities
·
Participate in the site inspections by the ET
and IEC, and undertake any corrective actions
·
Provide information / advice to the ET
regarding works programme and activities which may
contribute to the generation of adverse environmental impacts
·
Submit proposals on mitigation measures in
case of exceedances of Action and Limit levels in accordance with the Event /
Action Plans
·
Implement measures to reduce impact where
Action and Limit levels are exceeded
·
Adhere to the procedures for carrying out
complaint investigation
Environmental Team (ET)
2.2.8
One ET will be employed for this Project. The ET shall not be in any way an
associated body of the Contractor(s), and shall be employed by the Project
Proponent/Contractor to conduct the EM&A programme.
The ET should be managed by the ET
Leader. The ET Leader shall be a person who has at least 7 years’ experience in
EM&A and has relevant professional qualifications. Suitably qualified staff
should be included in the ET, and resources for the implementation of the
EM&A programme should be allocated in time under
the Contract(s), to enable fulfillment of the Project’s EM&A requirements
as specified in the EM&A Manual during construction of the Project. The ET shall report to the Project
Proponent and the duties shall include:
·
Monitor and audit various environmental
parameters as required in this EM&A Manual
·
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
·
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
·
Monitor compliance with conditions in the EP,
environmental protection, pollution prevention and control regulations and
contract specifications
·
Audit environmental conditions on site
·
Report on the environmental monitoring and
audit results to EPD, the ER, the lEC and Contractor(s) or their delegated representatives
·
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
·
Liaise with the IEC on all environmental
performance matters and timely submit all relevant EM&A proforma
for approval by IEC
·
Advise the Contractor(s) on environmental improvement,
awareness, enhancement measures etc., on site
·
Adhere to the procedures for carrying out
complaint investigation
·
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)
2.2.9
One IEC will be employed for this Project. The Independent Environmental Checker
(IEC) should not be in any way an associated body of the Contractor(s) or the
ET for the Project. The IEC should
be employed by the Permit Holder (i.e., CEDD) prior to
the commencement of the construction of the Project. The IEC should have at least 10 years’
experience in EM&A and have relevant professional qualifications. The duty of IEC should be:
·
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
·
Review and audit all aspects of the EM&A programme implemented by the ET
·
Review and verify the monitoring data and all
submissions in connection with the EP and EM&A Manual submitted by the ET
·
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
·
Check compliance with the agreed Event /
Action Plan in the event of any exceedance
·
Check compliance with the procedures for
carrying out complaint investigation
·
Check the effectiveness of corrective
measures
·
Feedback audit results to ET by signing off
relevant EM&A proforma
·
Check that the mitigation measures are
effectively implemented
·
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
·
Liaison with the client departments,
Engineer/Engineer’s Representative, ET, lEC and the
Contractor(s) of the concurrent projects as listed under Section 2.3 below
regarding the cumulative impact issues.
2.3.1
The concurrent construction works that may be
carried out include, but not limited to, the following:
(a)
Regulation of Shenzhen River Stage IV;
(b)
Widening of Fanling
Highway – Tai Hang to Wo Hop Shek
Interchange – Contract No. HY/2012/06;
(c)
Construction of BCP facilities in Shenzhen.
2.4.1
In the Reporting Period, the major
construction activity conducted under the Project is located in Contracts 3 and
6 and they are summarized in below.
Contract 3 (CV/2012/09)
2.4.2
Contract commenced in November 2013, the
following activities were conducted in the Reporting Period.
Ÿ
Road pavement works
Contract 6 (CV/2013/08)
2.4.3
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
Water Pipe Connection Work
Ÿ
Road Construction
Ÿ
Landscaping
Ÿ
Implementation of Wetland
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, 4, 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, 4,
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 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.:WT00032188 – 2018
|
20 Sep 2018
|
31 Aug 2023
|
|
4
|
Waste
Disposal Regulation - Billing Account for Disposal of Construction Waste
|
Account No. 7017914
|
2 Aug 13
|
Till Contract ends
|
|
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
|
3.1.1
The Environmental Monitoring and Audit
requirements are set out in the Approved EM&A manual. Environmental issues
such as air quality, construction noise and water quality were identified as
the key issues during the construction phase of the Project.
3.1.2
A summary of construction phase EM&A
requirements are presented in the
sub-sections below.
3.2.1
The EM&A program of construction phase
monitoring shall cover the following environmental issues:
•
Air quality;
•
Construction noise; and
•
Water quality
3.2.2
A summary of the monitoring parameters is
presented in Table 3-1.
Table 3-1 Summary
of EM&A Requirements
|
Environmental
Issue
|
Parameters
|
|
Air
Quality
|
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
(℃).
|
|
Laboratory Analysis
Ÿ Suspended
Solids (mg/L)
|
3.3.1
The designated monitoring locations as
recommended in the EM&A Manual
are shown in Appendix C. 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 latest alternative monitoring locations has been updated in the revised EM&A Programme (Rev.7) which approved
by EPD on 7 April 2017. Besides, in view
of Location AM1b was demolished and returned to the landlord on 27 April 2018, alterative location AM1c was proposed by
ET and approved by EPD on 26 November 2018. 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 D.
3.3.2
Following the proposal
for partial termination of the construction phase EM&A programme
for Contract 2, 4, 7 and SSC505 approved by EPD on 9 July 2020. The corresponding air quality monitoring
stations including AM1c and AM8 were ceased after last monitoring carried out
on 7 July 2020 and 10 July 2020 respectively. Besides, the corresponding noise monitoring
stations including NM1 and NM7 were ceased after last monitoring carried out on
7 July 2020 and 10 July 2020 respectively.
Table
3-2 Impact
Monitoring Stations - Air Quality
|
Station ID
|
Description
|
Works Area
|
Related to the Work Contract
|
|
AM1c(*)
($)
|
Open area of Tsung Yuen
Ha Village No. 63
|
BCP
|
SS C505
Contract 7
|
|
AM2
|
Village House near Lin Ma Hang
Road
|
LMH to Frontier Closed Area
|
Contract 6
|
|
AM3
|
Ta Kwu
Ling Fire Service Station of Ta Kwu Ling Village.
|
LMH to Frontier Closed Area
|
Contract 6
|
|
AM4b^
|
House no. 10B1 Nga Yiu Ha
Village
|
LMH to Frontier Closed Area
|
Contract 6
|
|
AM5a^
|
Ping Yeung Village House
|
Ping Yeung to Wo Keng Shan
|
Contract 6
|
|
AM6
|
Wo Keng
Shan Village House
|
Ping Yeung to Wo Keng Shan
|
Contract 6
|
|
AM7b@
|
Loi Tung Village House
|
Sha Tau Kok
Road
|
Contract 2
Contract 6
|
|
AM8($)
|
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 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. Besides, Location AM1b was temporary
suspended (24-hour TSP monitoring) since 27 April 2018 as the rented land was
demolished and returned to the landlord.
* Revised proposal for alterative
location AM1c was submitted to EPD on 31 October 2018 after
verified by the IEC and it was
approved by EPD (EPD’s ref.: ( ) in Ax (1) to EP 2/N7/A/52 Pt.26 dated 26 November 2018)
$ Am1c and AM8 were ceased after last
monitoring carried out on 7 July 2020 and 10 July 2020 respectively according
to Partial Termination Proposal approved by EPD on 9 July 2020.
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.
$ NM1 and NM7 were ceased after last
monitoring carried out on 7 July 2020 and 10 July 2020 respectively according
to Partial Termination Proposal approved by EPD on 9 July 2020.
Table
3-4 Impact
Monitoring Stations - Water Quality
|
Station ID
|
Description
|
Coordinates of Designated / Alternative Location
|
Nature of the location
|
Related to the Work Contract
|
|
WM1
|
Downstream of Kong Yiu Channel
|
833 679
|
845 421
|
Alternative location
located at upstream 51m of the designated location
|
Contract 6
|
|
WM1- Control
|
Upstream of Kong Yiu Channel
|
834 185
|
845 917
|
NA
|
Contract 6
|
|
WM2A
|
Downstream of River
Ganges
|
834 204
|
844 471
|
Alternative location
located at downstream 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- Control#
|
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 6
|
|
WM3- Control
|
Upstream of River
Indus
|
836 763
|
842 400
|
Alternative location
located at downstream 26m of the designated location
|
Contract 6
|
|
WM4
|
Downstream of Ma Wat
Channel
|
833 850
|
838 338
|
Alternative location
located at upstream 11m of the designated location
|
Contract 3
|
|
WM4– Control A
|
Kau Lung Hang Stream
|
834 028
|
837 695
|
Alternative location
located at downstream 28m of the designated location
|
Contract 3
|
|
WM4– Control B
|
Upstream of Ma Wat
Channel
|
833760
|
837395
|
Alternative location
located at upstream 15m of the designated location
|
Contract 3
|
Note: EPD has approved the revised EM&A Programme
(Rev.7) which proposed that (1) if the measured water depth of the monitoring
station is lower than 150 mm, alternative location based on the criteria were
selected to perform water monitoring; and (2) If no suitable alternative
location could be found within 15m far from the original location, the sampling
at that location will be cancelled since sampling at too far from the designated
location could not make a representative sample in accordance with the updated
EM&A Programme (Rev. 07) (Section 4.1.4) (EPD
ref.: ( ) in EP2/N7/A/52 Ax(1) Pt.20 dated 7 April 2017)
(*) 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)
(#) Proposal
for the change of water quality
monitoring location (WM3x and WM2A-C was
included in the EM&A Programme Rev .05 which
approved by EPD on 29 March 2016 (EPD ref.: (3) in EP2/N7/A/52 Ax(1) Pt.19)
3.4.1
The requirements of
impact monitoring are stipulated in Sections
2.1.6, 3.1.5 and 4.1.6 of the
approved EM&A Manual and
presented as follows.
Air Quality Monitoring
3.4.2
Frequency of impact
air quality monitoring is as follows:
|
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
3.4.3
One set of Leq(30min)
as 6 consecutive Leq(5min)
between 0700-1900 hours on normal weekdays and once every week during course of works. If construction work necessary to carry
out at other time periods, i.e. restricted time period (19:00 to 07:00 the next
morning and whole day on public holidays) (hereinafter referred as “the
restricted hours”), 3 consecutive Leq(5min) measurement will depended CNP requirements to
undertake. Supplementary information for data auditing, statistical results such as
L10 and L90 shall also be obtained for reference.
Water Quality Monitoring
3.4.4
The water quality monitoring frequency shall
be 3 days per week during course of works.
The interval between two sets of monitoring shall not be less than 36
hours.
Air Quality Monitoring
3.5.1
The 24-hour and 1-hour TSP levels shall be
measured by following the standard high volume sampling method as set out in
the Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1 (Part 50), Appendix B. If the ET proposes to use a direct
reading dust meter to measure 1-hour TSP levels, it shall submit sufficient
information to the IEC to approve.
3.5.2
The filter paper of 24-hour TSP measurement shall be determined by HOKLAS
accredited laboratory.
3.5.3
All equipment to be used for air quality
monitoring is listed in Table 3-5.
Table 3-5 Air
Quality Monitoring Equipment
|
Equipment
|
Model
|
|
24-Hour
TSP
|
|
High Volume Air Sampler
|
TISCH High Volume Air Sampler, HVS Model
TE-5170
|
|
Calibration Kit
|
TISCH Model TE-5025A
|
|
1-Hour
TSP
|
|
Portable Dust Meter
|
Sibata
LD-3B Laser Dust monitor Particle Mass Profiler & Counter
|
Wind Data
Monitoring Equipment
3.5.4
According to the approved EM&A Manual,
wind data monitoring equipment shall also be provided and set up for logging
wind speed and wind direction near the dust monitoring locations. The equipment installation location
shall be proposed by the ET and agreed with the IEC. For installation and operation of wind
data monitoring equipment, the following points shall be observed:
1)
The wind sensors should be installed 10 m
above ground so that they are clear of obstructions or turbulence caused by
buildings.
2)
The wind data should be captured by a data
logger. The data shall be downloaded for analysis at least once a month.
3)
The wind data monitoring equipment should be
re-calibrated at least once every six months.
4)
Wind direction should be divided into 16
sectors of 22.5 degrees each.
3.5.5
ET has liaised with the landlords of the
successful granted HVS installation premises. However, the owners rejected to provide
premises for wind data monitoring equipment installation.
3.5.6
Under this situation, the ET proposed
alternative methods to obtain representative wind data. Meteorological information as extracted
from “the Hong Kong Observatory Ta Kwu Ling Station”
is alternative method to obtain representative wind data. For Ta Kwu
Ling Station, it is located nearby the Project site. Moreover, this station is located at 15m
above mean sea level while its anemometer is located at 13m above the existing
ground which in compliance with the general setting up requirement. Furthermore, this station also can be to
provide the humidity, rainfall, and air pressure and temperature etc.
meteorological information. In Hong
Kong of a lot development projects, weather information extracted from Hong
Kong Observatory is common alternative method if weather station installation
not allowed.
Noise Monitoring
3.5.7
Sound
level meter in compliance with the International Electrotechnical
Commission Publications 651: 1979 (Type 1) and 804: 1985 (Type 1)
specifications shall be used for carrying out the noise monitoring. The sound level meter shall be checked
using an acoustic calibrator. The wind speed shall be checked with a portable
wind speed meter capable of measuring the wind speed in m s-1.
3.5.8
Noise monitoring equipment to be used for
monitoring is listed in Table 3-6.
Table 3-6 Construction
Noise Monitoring Equipment
|
Equipment
|
Model
|
|
Integrating Sound Level Meter
|
Rion NL-52
|
|
Calibrator
|
Rion NC-73 & NC-75
|
|
Portable Wind Speed Indicator
|
Testo Anemometer
|
3.5.9
Sound level meters listed above comply with
the International Electrotechnical
Commission Publications 651: 1979 (Type 1) and 804: 1985 (Type 1) specifications, as recommended in TM issued
under the NCO. The acoustic
calibrator and sound level meter to be used in the impact monitoring will be
calibrated yearly.
Water Quality Monitoring
3.5.10 DO and water temperature should be measured in-situ by a DO/temperature
meter. The instrument should be portable and weatherproof using a DC power source.
It should have a membrane electrode
with automatic temperature compensation complete with a cable. The equipment
should be capable of measuring:
•
DO level in the range of 0-20 mg/l and 0-200%
saturation; and
•
temperature of between 0 and 45 degree Celsius.
3.5.11 A portable pH meter capable of measuring a range between 0.0 and 14.0
should be provided to measure pH under the specified conditions accordingly to
the APHA Standard Methods.
3.5.12 The instrument should be portable and weatherproof using a DC power
source. It should have a photoelectric sensor capable of measuring turbidity
between 0-1000 NTU.
3.5.13 A
portable, battery-operated echo sounder or tape measure will be used for the
determination of water depth at each designated monitoring station as
appropriate.
3.5.14 A water
sampler e.g. Kahlsico Water Sampler, which is a
transparent PVC cylinder with capacity not less than 2 litres,
will be used for water sampling if water depth over than 0.5m. For sampling from very shallow
water depths e.g. <0.5 m, water sample collection will be directly from
water surface below 100mm use sampling plastic bottle to avoid inclusion of
bottom sediment or humus. Moreover,
Teflon/stainless steel bailer or self-made sampling buckets maybe used for
water sampling. The equipment used
for sampling will be depended the sampling location and depth situations.
3.5.15 Water
samples for laboratory measurement of SS will be collected in high density
polythene bottles, packed in ice (cooled to 4 ºC without being frozen), and
delivered to the laboratory in the same day as the samples were collected.
3.5.16 Analysis
of suspended solids should be carried out in a HOKLAS or other accredited
laboratory. Water samples of about 1L should be collected at the monitoring
stations for carrying out the laboratory suspended solids determination. The SS determination work should start
within 24 hours after collection of the water samples. The SS analyses should
follow the APHA Standard Methods 2540D
with Limit of Reporting of 2 mg/L.
3.5.17 Water
quality monitoring equipment used in the impact monitoring is listed in Table
3-7. Suspended solids (SS) analysis is
carried out by a local HOKLAS-accredited laboratory, namely ALS Technichem
(HK) Pty Ltd.
Table 3-7 Water
Quality Monitoring Equipment
|
Equipment
|
Model
|
|
Water Depth Detector
|
Eagle Sonar or tape measures
|
|
Water Sampler
|
A
2-litre transparent PVC cylinder with latex cups at both ends or teflon/stainless steel bailer or self-made sampling
bucket
|
|
Thermometer & DO meter
|
YSI
Professional Plus /YSI 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
|
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 were performed with the meter set to
FAST response and on the A-weighted equivalent continuous sound pressure level
(Leq). Leq(30min)
in six consecutive Leq(5min) measurements
were used as the monitoring parameter for the time period between 0700-1900
hours on weekdays; and also Leq(15min) in
three consecutive Leq(5min) measurements
is used as monitoring parameter for other time periods (e.g. during restricted
hours), if necessary.
3.6.8
Prior
of noise measurement, the accuracy of the sound level meter is checked using an
acoustic calibrator generating a known sound pressure level at a known frequency. The checking was performed before and
after the noise measurement.
Water Quality
3.6.9
Water
quality monitoring is conducted at the designated locations. The sampling
produce with the in-situ monitoring are presented as below:
Sampling Procedure
3.6.10 A Digital Global Positioning System (GPS) is used to identify the
designated monitoring stations prior to water sampling. A portable, battery-operated echo
sounder is used for the determination of water depth at each station. At each station, water sample would be
collected from 0.1m below water surface or the water surface to prevent the
river bed sediment for stirring.
3.6.11 If the
water level of a monitoring station is too shallow when sampling, sediment
would be disturbed which affecting the accuracy of water quality
monitoring. In order to avoid
disturbing sediment, depth limits should be set up for the water sampling for
the ease of reference. When the
measured water depth of the monitoring station (both control and impact
stations) is lower than 150mm, water monitoring would not be to perform at that
monitoring location. Instead, the
monitoring location will be moved to a temporary alternative location
monitoring location based on the criteria below:-
(a)
the alternative location should be either
upstream or downstream of the original location and at the same the river/drain
channel
(b)the
alternative location should be within 15m far from the original location
(c)
if no suitable alternative location could be
found within 15m far from the original location, the sampling at that location
will be cancelled since sampling at too far from the designated location could
not make a representative sample.
3.6.12 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.
3.6.13 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.
3.6.14 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
3.6.15 Instrument
including YSI PRO20 Handheld Dissolved Oxygen Instrument and YSI 550A
Multifunctional Meter are used for
water in-situ measures, which automates the measurements and data
logging of temperature, dissolved oxygen and dissolved oxygen saturation. Before
each round of monitoring, the dissolved oxygen probe would be calibrated by the
wet bulb method.
3.6.16 A portable AZ8685
pH pen-style meter or YSI Professional Plus is used for in-situ
pH measurement. The pH meter is
capable of measuring pH in the range of 0 – 14 and readable to 0.1.
3.6.17 A portable Hach 2100Q Turbidimeter is used for in-situ
turbidity measurement. The turbidity meter is capable of measuring turbidity in
the range of 0 – 1000 NTU. StablCal®
Standards of known NTU are used for calibration of the
instrument before and after measurement.
3.6.18 All
in-situ measurement equipment are calibrated by HOKLAS
accredited laboratory of three month interval.
Laboratory Analysis
3.6.19 All water samples are analyzed
with Suspended Solids (SS) as specified in the
EM&A Manual by a local HOKLAS-accredited testing laboratory (ALS Technichem (HK) Pty Ltd HOKLAS registration no. 66).
SS analysis is
determined by the laboratory upon receipt of the water samples using APHA Standard Methods 2540D (namely ALS Method EA-025 as
accredited HOKLAS Scheme) started within 48
hours of water sample receipt.
3.7.1
Calibration of the HVS is performed upon
installation and thereafter at bimonthly intervals in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instruction using the certified standard calibrator (TISCH Model
TE-5025A).
Moreover, the Calibration Kit would be
calibrated annually. The calibration data are properly documented and the
records are maintained by ET for future reference.
3.7.2
The 1-hour TSP
meter was calibrated by the supplier prior to purchase. Zero response of the equipment would be
checked before and after each monitoring event. Annually calibration with the High
Volume Sampler (HVS) in same condition would be undertaken by the Laboratory.
3.7.3
The sound level
meter and calibrator are calibrated and certified by a laboratory accredited
under HOKLAS or any other international accreditation scheme at yearly basis.
3.7.4
All water quality monitoring equipment is
calibrated by HOKLAS accredited laboratory of three month intervals.
3.7.5
The calibration certificates of all
monitoring equipment used for the impact monitoring program in the Reporting
Period and the HOKLAS accredited certificate of laboratory are presented in
the relevant monthly EM&A reports.
3.8.1
The baseline results form the basis for
determining the environmental acceptance criteria for the impact
monitoring. According to the
approved Environmental Monitoring and Audit Manual, the air quality, construction
noise and water quality criteria were set up, namely Action and Limit levels
are listed in Tables 3-8, 3-9 and 3-10.
Table 3-8 Action and Limit Levels for Air Quality
Monitoring
|
Monitoring Station
|
Action Level (mg /m3)
|
Limit Level (mg/m3)
|
|
1-hour TSP
|
24-hour TSP
|
1-hour TSP
|
24-hour TSP
|
|
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 E.
3.9.1
All monitoring data will be handled by the ET’s in-house data recording and management
system. The monitoring data recorded in the equipment
will be downloaded directly from the equipment at the end of each monitoring
day. The downloaded monitoring data
will input into a computerized database properly maintained by the ET. The laboratory results will be input
directly into the computerized database and checked by personnel other than
those who input the data.
3.9.2
For monitoring parameters that require
laboratory analysis, the local laboratory shall follow the QA/QC requirements
as set out under the HOKLAS scheme for the relevant laboratory tests.
4.1.1
Proposal for partial
termination of the construction phase EM&A programme
for Contract 2, Contract 4, Contract 7 and Contract SS C505 was approved by EPD
on 9 July 2020 (EPD’s ref.: ( ) in Ax (3) to EP 2/N7/A/52 Pt.17). The corresponding air quality monitoring
stations AM1c and AM8 ceased accordingly, while monitoring at other monitoring
stations continued in the Reporting Period.
4.2.1
Summary of air quality monitoring
results during the Reporting Period are tabulated in Table 4-1. The
relevant graphical plots throughout the Reporting Period are presented in Appendix F.
Table 4-1 Summary
of Air Quality Monitoring Results
|
Monitoring Location
|
1-hour TSP (µg/m3)
|
24-hour TSP (µg/m3)
|
|
Max
|
Min
|
Mean
|
Max
|
Min
|
Mean
|
|
AM2
|
101
|
49
|
68
|
123
|
21
|
66
|
|
Record Date
|
3-Sep-20
|
17-Oct-20
|
48 events
|
22-Oct-20
|
21-Aug-20
|
16 events
|
|
AM3
|
104
|
46
|
68
|
125
|
24
|
61
|
|
Record Date
|
3-Sep-20
|
9-Sep-20
|
48 events
|
2-Sep-20
|
21-Aug-20
|
16 events
|
|
AM4b
|
82
|
44
|
61
|
136
|
25
|
78
|
|
Record Date
|
1-Sep-20
|
18-Sep-20
|
51 events
|
19-Oct-20
|
8-Oct-20
|
16 events
|
|
AM5a
|
78
|
47
|
61
|
134
|
14
|
57
|
|
Record Date
|
1-Sep-20
|
8-Aug-20
18-Sep-20
|
51 events
|
19-Oct-20
|
6-Aug-20
|
16 events
|
|
AM6
|
95
|
50
|
65
|
104
|
10
|
46
|
|
Record Date
|
1-Sep-20
|
3-Aug-20
18-Sep-20
|
51 events
|
19-Oct-20
|
10-Sep-20
|
16 events
|
|
AM7b
|
79
|
35
|
65
|
66
|
18
|
37
|
|
Record Date
|
9-Oct-20
|
3-Aug-20
|
51 events
|
29-Oct-20
|
6-Aug-20
12-Aug-20
|
16 events
|
|
AM9b
|
83
|
42
|
65
|
93
|
10
|
49
|
|
Record Date
|
15-Sep-20
|
17-Aug-20
|
48 events
|
2-Sep-20
29-Sep-20
|
5-Oct-20
|
16 events
|
4.2.2
Breaches of air quality A/L levels and
statistical analysis of compliance for the air quality monitoring results are
summarized in Table 4-2.
Table 4-2 Summaries
of Breaches of Air Quality A/L Levels
|
Location
|
Exceedance
|
1-hour TSP
|
24- hour TSP
|
Total
|
|
AM2
|
Action Level
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Limit Level
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
AM3
|
Action Level
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Limit Level
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
AM4a
|
Action Level
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Limit Level
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
AM5a
|
Action Level
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Limit Level
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
AM6
|
Action Level
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Limit Level
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
AM7b
|
Action Level
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Limit Level
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
AM9b
|
Action Level
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Limit Level
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
4.2.3
In the
Reporting Period, all the 1-hour
TSP and 24-hour TSP monitoring results were below
the Action/Limit Levels.
4.2.4
The summary of weather conditions during the Reporting
Period is presented in Appendix G.
5.1.1
Proposal for partial termination of the
construction phase EM&A programme for Contract 2,
Contract 4, Contract 7 and Contract SS C505 was approved by EPD on 9 July 2020
(EPD’s ref.: ( ) in Ax (3) to EP 2/N7/A/52 Pt.17). The corresponding noise quality
monitoring stations NM1 and NM7 ceased accordingly, while monitoring at other
monitoring stations in the Reporting Period.
5.2.1
The sound level meter was set in 1m from the
exterior of the building façade including noise monitoring locations NM3, NM4,
NM5, NM6, NM8 and NM9. No façade correction (+3 dB(A)
is added according to acoustical principles and EPD guidelines. However, free-field status is performed
at NM2a and NM10 and façade correction (+3 dB(A) has
added according to the requirement.
5.2.2
Summary of noise monitoring results
during the Reporting Period are tabulated in Table 5-1. The
relevant graphical plots throughout the Reporting Period are presented in Appendix F.
Table 5-1 Summary of Construction Noise
Monitoring Results
|
Monitoring
Location
|
Leq, 30min (dB((A))
|
|
Max
|
Min
|
|
NM2a(*)
|
70
|
58
|
|
Record Date
|
11-Aug-20
|
29-Oct-20
|
|
NM3
|
59
|
55
|
|
Record Date
|
18-Sep-20,
30-Oct-20
|
26-Aug-20,
5-Oct-20, 14-Oct-20
|
|
NM4
|
66
|
58
|
|
Record Date
|
30-Oct-20
|
20-Oct-20
|
|
NM5
|
56
|
52
|
|
Record Date
|
26-Aug-20,
14-Oct-20
|
3-Aug-20, 20-Aug-20
7-Sep-20,
18-Sep-20
|
|
NM6
|
59
|
54
|
|
Record Date
|
14-Oct-20
|
3-Aug-20, 14-Aug-20, 18-Sep-20
|
|
NM8
|
61
|
57
|
|
Record Date
|
5-Aug-20,
21-Sep-20, 6-Oct-20
|
3-Sep-20
|
|
NM9
|
64
|
58
|
|
Record Date
|
28-Aug-20
|
12-Oct-20
|
|
NM10(*)
|
66
|
52
|
|
Record Date
|
11-Aug-20
|
3-Sep-20
|
(*) façade correction
(+3 dB(A) is added according to acoustical principles
and EPD guidelines
5.2.3
Breaches of construction noise A/L levels and
statistical analysis of compliance for construction noise monitoring results
are summarized in Table 5-2.
Table 5-2 Summaries
of Breaches of Construction Noise A/L Levels
|
Station
|
Limit Level
|
Action Level
|
Received Date
|
|
NM2a
|
0
|
|
|
|
NM3
|
0
|
|
NM4
|
0
|
|
NM5
|
0
|
|
NM6
|
0
|
|
NM8
|
0
|
|
NM9
|
0
|
|
NM10
|
0
|
5.2.4
In
this Reporting Period, the noise level
measured at all designated monitoring locations were below 75dB(A).
No Action level and Limit Level exceedance was triggered
and no corrective action was required.
6.1.1
In the Reporting Period, construction works under the
project has been commenced in Contracts 2, 3, 4, 6, 7 and Contract SS C505
and water quality monitoring was performed at all designated locations.
6.2.1
Summary of monitoring results during the
Reporting Period are tabulated in Tables
6-1 and 6-4. The relevant
graphical plots throughout the Reporting Period are presented in Appendix F.
6.2.2
In accordance with “Event
and Action Plan”, the water quality monitoring
frequency shall be increased to daily when exceedance recorded at the exceeded
monitoring location. In the Reporting Period, no exceedance was
recorded at all monitoring locations.
Table 6-1 Summary
of the Water Quality Monitoring Results – Contract 6
|
Statistics
|
DO
(mg/L)
|
Turbidity
(NTU)
|
SS
(mg/L)
|
|
WM1
|
WM1- Control
|
WM1
|
WM1- Control
|
WM1
|
WM1- Control
|
|
Min
|
5.4
|
5.1
|
11.1
|
3.7
|
3
|
<2.0
|
|
Max
|
10.9
|
9.5
|
Over range
|
Over range
|
845.0
|
712.5
|
|
Average
|
7.8
|
7.5
|
53.2
|
52.9
|
61.2
|
67.2
|
Table 6-2 Summary
of the Water Quality Monitoring Results – Contract 3
|
Statistics
|
DO
(mg/L)
|
Turbidity
(NTU)
|
SS
(mg/L)
|
|
WM4
|
WM4 - CA
|
WM4 - CB
|
WM4
|
WM4 - CA
|
WM4 - CB
|
WM4
|
WM4 - CA
|
WM4 - CB
|
|
Min
|
5.5
|
3
|
3.5
|
2
|
0.5
|
2.1
|
3
|
<2.0
|
<2.0
|
|
Max
|
8.6
|
6.7
|
10.6
|
32.4
|
31.4
|
37.3
|
28.5
|
30
|
36
|
|
Average
|
6.7
|
4.8
|
8.0
|
8.7
|
2.7
|
9.9
|
7.5
|
8.9
|
10.4
|
Table 6-3 Summary
of the Water Quality Monitoring Results – Contract 6
|
Statistics
|
DO
(mg/L)
|
Turbidity
(NTU)
|
SS
(mg/L)
|
|
WM2A(a)
|
WM2A-C
|
WM2B
|
WM2B-C
|
WM2A(a)
|
WM2A-C
|
WM2B
|
WM2B-C
|
WM2A (a)
|
WM2A-C
|
WM2B
|
WM2B-C
|
|
Min
|
3.7
|
4.6
|
*
|
*
|
3.3
|
3.6
|
*
|
*
|
<2.0
|
<2.0
|
*
|
*
|
|
Max
|
8.9
|
9.3
|
*
|
*
|
127.5
|
175.5
|
*
|
*
|
92
|
136
|
*
|
*
|
|
Average
|
6.7
|
7.5
|
*
|
*
|
13.7
|
20.9
|
*
|
*
|
10.5
|
21.0
|
*
|
*
|
Remark: (*) Since 10 Apr 2017,
water sampling was unable to carry out at WM2B and WM2B-C due to shallow water
(water depth under 150mm)
Table 6-4 Summary
of the Water Quality Monitoring Results – Contract 6
|
Statistics
|
DO (mg/L)
|
Turbidity
(NTU)
|
SS
(mg/L)
|
|
WM3x
|
WM3- Control
|
WM3x
|
WM3- Control
|
WM3x
|
WM3- Control
|
|
Min
|
5.3
|
5.4
|
2.1
|
3.2
|
<2.0
|
<2.0
|
|
Max
|
8.3
|
8.3
|
44.2
|
149.5
|
34
|
154
|
|
Average
|
6.6
|
6.7
|
9.6
|
21.7
|
7.8
|
18.7
|
Remark: (*) Water sampling was
unable to carry out at WM3-C in most of sampling days due to shallow water
(water depth under 150mm)
6.2.3
Breaches of water quality A/L levels and
statistical analysis of compliance for the water quality monitoring results are
summarized in Tables 6-5.
Table 6-5 Summaries
of Breaches of the Existing Water Quality A/L Levels
|
Reporting Period
|
No. of sampling day
|
Location
|
DO (mg/L)
|
Turbidity (NTU)
|
SS (mg/L)
|
|
Action
|
Limit
|
Action
|
Limit
|
Action
|
Limit
|
|
Aug-20
|
13
|
WM1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
13
|
WM2A(a)
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
0
|
WM2B
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
13
|
WM3x
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
13
|
WM4
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Sep-20
|
13
|
WM1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
13
|
WM2A(a)
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
0
|
WM2B
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
13
|
WM3x
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
13
|
WM4
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Oct-20
|
13
|
WM1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
13
|
WM2A(a)
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
0
|
WM2B
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
13
|
WM3x
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
13
|
WM4
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Total
|
39
|
WM1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
39
|
WM2A(a)
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
0
|
WM2B
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
39
|
WM3x
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
39
|
WM4
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Sum
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
6.2.4
No exceedance was
recorded in the Reporting Period. The detailed investigation reports
are summarized
in Table 6-6 and presented in the relevant
monthly EM&A reports.
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
|
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
--
|
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
7.1.1
According to
the approved Woodland Compensation Plan (WCP), ecological
monitoring for woodland compensation shall be conducted at bi-monthly interval for the first year and the monitoring frequency
would be reduced to quarterly from the second year.
7.1.2
As Stage 2
of the enhancement planting work was undertaken in August 2019 has covered all
of the 9 monitoring quadrats, the monitoring frequency should have increased
from quarterly to bi-monthly interval for the first year of enhancement
planting.
7.1.3
The bi-monthly ecological monitoring for period
of July 2020 to August 2020 had carried out on 24th and 31st
August 2020 by transects inspection and quadrat monitoring. The bi-monthly Ecological Monitoring
Report was verified by IEC on 17 September 2020 and it has been submitted as a
stand-alone copy to supplement the EM&A Report on 17 September 2020.
7.2.1
According to
the approved Habitat Creation and Management Plan (HCMP), the proposed Wetland
Compensation Area (WCA) near the Ping Yeung Interchange adjacent to the section
of Ping Yuen River was adopted. Ecological
monitoring at implementation and establishment periods of WCA will be conducted
to cover the ecological attributes. Implementation of the wetland will
commence within the construction phase after completion of the construction
works at Ping Yeung Section. Monitoring
on the WCA will be conducted in implementation and establishment stages.
7.2.2
As advised
by the Contractor, construction of WCA was commenced on 11 November 2019. According to the approved HCMP and
further clarified by the RE and Contractor, site inspection is required during
construction of wetland and other monitoring parameters shall be commenced
after the wetland is established.
7.2.3
Site
inspection for the construction of WCA was conducted by ET as part of the
weekly inspection of Contract 6. It was observed that landscaping was carried out in the WCA. No non-compliance observed
during the site inspection. The details of findings / deficiencies could refer
to the corresponding monthly EM&A Report.
7.2.4
As discussed
among CEDD, AECOM and Contractor of Contract 6 in the SSEMC in October 2020,
establishment stage for the wetland was commenced on 1 October 2020 for one
year after completion of construction of the wetland.
7.2.5
In the
Reporting Period, wetland monitoring was conducted on 28 and 29 October 2020.
The monthly monitoring report for the WCA will be submitted as a stand-alone
copy to supplement the EM&A Report after verified by IEC.
7
8
8.1.1
Waste management was carried out by an
on-site Environmental Officer or an Environmental Supervisor from time to time.
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
l
Excavated Soil.
8.2.2
Whenever possible, materials were reused
on-site as far as practicable. The
quantities of waste for disposal in the Reporting Period are summarized in Tables
8-1 and 8-2 and the Waste Flow Table is presented in Appendix H.
Table 8-1 Summary
of Quantities of Inert C&D Materials
|
Type of Waste
|
Contract
No
|
Quantity
|
Disposal
Location
|
|
Aug 2020
|
Sep
2020
|
Oct 2020
|
Total
|
|
C&D Materials (Inert)
(in '000m3)
|
3
|
0.103
|
0.149
|
0
|
4.494
|
-
|
|
6
|
2.876
|
1.045
|
0.321
|
-
|
|
Reused in this Project (Inert)
(in '000m3)
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
-
|
|
6
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
-
|
|
Reused in other Projects (Inert)
(in '000m3)
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
-
|
|
6
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
-
|
|
Disposal as Public
Fill (Inert)
(in '000m3)
|
3
|
0.103
|
0.149
|
0
|
4.494
|
Tuen Mun 38
TKO 137
|
|
6
|
2.876
|
1.045
|
0.321
|
Table 8-2 Summary
of Quantities of C&D Wastes
|
Type of Waste
|
Contract
No
|
Quantity
|
Disposal Location
|
|
Aug 2020
|
Sep
2020
|
Oct 2020
|
Total
|
|
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
-
|
|
6
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Recycled Paper / Cardboard Packing (‘000kg) #
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0.282
|
By licensed
collector
|
|
6
|
0
|
0.282
|
0
|
|
Recycled
Plastic (‘000kg) #
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
-
|
|
6
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
Chemical
Wastes (‘000kg) *
|
3
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
-
|
|
6
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
|
General
Refuses (‘000m3)
|
3
|
0.010
|
0.010
|
0
|
0.664
|
NENT
|
|
6
|
0.217
|
0.240
|
0.187
|
Remark:
(#) Unit of recycled
metal, recycled paper/ cardboard packing and recycled plastic for Contractor 3 was in (‘000m3).
(*) Unit of chemical waste for Contractor 3 was in m3.
8.2.3
To control the site performance on waste management, the
Contractor shall ensure that all solid and liquid waste management works are
fully in compliance with the relevant license/permit requirements, such as the
effluent discharge license and the chemical waste producer registration. The Contractor is also reminded to
implement the recommended environmental mitigation measures according to the Environmental Monitoring and Audit
Manual.
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.
9.1.2
Proposal for
partial termination of the construction phase EM&A programme
for Contract 2, Contract 4, Contract 7 and
Contract SS C505 was approved by EPD on 9 July 2020 (EPD’s ref.: ( ) in Ax (3)
to EP 2/N7/A/52 Pt.17). The ET’s
site inspection and audit for corresponding Contract 2, 4, 7 and SS C505 were
ceased after last site inspection undertaken on 10 July 2020.
Contract 3
9.1.3
During the Reporting Period, 13 events of
the joint site inspections were undertaken at Contract 3 to evaluate the site
environmental performance. The
summaries of the findings during site inspection are presented in Table
9-2 and the details of site inspection can be found in relevant
EM&A monthly report.
Table 9-1 Summary
of Reminders/Observations of Site Inspection – Contract 3
|
Reporting Period
|
Date of site inspection
|
Nos. of findings / reminders
|
Follow-Up Status
|
|
August 2020
|
5, 12, 19 and
26 August 2020
|
3
|
Completed
|
|
September 2020
|
2, 9, 16, 23
and 29 September 2020
|
3
|
Completed
|
|
October 2020
|
7, 14, 21 and 28
October 2020
|
0
|
Completed
|
9.1.4
In the Reporting Period, no non-compliance
was recorded; however, 6 observations/
reminders were recorded during the site inspections. Minor deficiencies found in the weekly
site inspection were in general rectified within the specified deadlines. The environmental performance of the
Project was therefore considered satisfactory.
Contract 6
9.1.5
During the Reporting Period, 13 events of
the joint site inspections were undertaken at Contract 6 to evaluate the site
environmental performance. The
summaries of the findings during site inspection are presented in Table
9-4 and the details of site inspection can be found in relevant EM&A
monthly report.
Table 9-2 Summary
of Reminders/Observations of Site Inspection – Contract 6
|
Reporting Period
|
Date of site inspection
|
Nos. of findings / reminders
|
Follow-Up Status
|
|
August 2020
|
5, 12, 19 and
27 August 2020
|
0
|
Completed
|
|
September 2020
|
2, 9, 16, 24
and 29 September 2020
|
0
|
Completed
|
|
October 2020
|
7, 14, 21 and 29
October 2020
|
0
|
Completed
|
9.1.6
In the Reporting Period, no non-compliance and
no observations/ reminders was recorded during the site inspections. The environmental performance of the
Project was therefore considered satisfactory.
Other
Contracts
9.1.7
Since the construction work of Contract 2, 4,
5, 7 and Contract SS C505 has substantially completed. Proposal for partial termination of the construction phase EM&A programme for Contract 2, Contract 4, Contract 7 and Contract SS C505 was approved by EPD on 7 July 2020, no site
inspection was performed.
10.1.1 In the Reporting
Period, no environmental complaint was recorded.
10.1.2 No summons and
prosecution under the EM&A Programme was lodged
for all Contracts.
10.1.3
The statistical summary table of
environmental complaint, summons and prosecution are presented in Tables 10-1, 10-2
and 10-3.
Table 10-1 Statistical
Summary of Environmental Complaints
|
Contract No
|
Reporting Period
|
Environmental Complaint Statistics
|
|
Frequency
|
Cumulative since commencement of project
|
Complaint Nature
|
Project related
complaint
|
|
3
|
Aug 2020
|
0
|
10
|
Ÿ (3) Dust
Ÿ (3) Water quality
Ÿ (2) Noise
Ÿ (2) site
cleanliness (dust & water quality)
|
(1) site cleanliness (dust & water quality)
|
|
Sep 2020
|
0
|
|
Oct 2020
|
0
|
|
6
|
Aug 2020
|
0
|
46
|
Ÿ (24) Water Quality
Ÿ (12) Dust
Ÿ (3) Noise
Ÿ (1) Nuisance
Ÿ (2) Noise and dust
Ÿ (3) Water quality and dust
Ÿ (1) Water quality and noise
|
(8) water quality
(3) dust
(1) nuisance
(1) water quality and dust
(1) water quality and noise
|
|
Sep 2020
|
0
|
|
Oct 2020
|
0
|
Table 10-2 Statistical
Summary of Environmental Summons
|
Contract No
|
Reporting Period
|
Environmental
Summons Statistics
|
|
Frequency
|
Cumulative since commencement of project
|
Complaint Nature
|
|
3
|
Aug 2020
|
0
|
0
|
NA
|
|
Sep 2020
|
0
|
|
Oct 2020
|
0
|
|
6
|
Aug 2020
|
0
|
0
|
NA
|
|
Sep 2020
|
0
|
|
Oct 2020
|
0
|
Table 10-3 Statistical
Summary of Environmental Prosecution
|
Contract No
|
Reporting Period
|
Environmental
Prosecution Statistics
|
|
Frequency
|
Cumulative since commencement of project
|
Complaint Nature
|
|
3
|
Aug 2020
|
0
|
0
|
NA
|
|
Sep 2020
|
0
|
|
Oct 2020
|
0
|
|
6
|
Aug 2020
|
0
|
0
|
NA
|
|
Sep 2020
|
0
|
|
Oct 2020
|
0
|
10.1.4
Since
the construction works at the Contract 2, 4, 5, 7 and Contract SS C505 was substantially completed, no environmental complaint,
summons and prosecution under the EM&A Programme
are registered.
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
I.
Implementation of Mitigation Measures during
Construction Phase
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 and SS C505 in this Reporting
Period are summarized in Table 11-1.
Table 11-1 Environmental
Mitigation Measures
|
Issues
|
Environmental Mitigation Measures
|
|
Water Quality
|
· Wastewater to be treated by
the filtration systems i.e. sedimentation tank or AquaSed before to discharge.
|
|
Air Quality
|
· Maintain damp / wet surface
on access road
· Low vehicular speed within
the works areas.
· All vehicles must use wheel
washing facility before off site
· Sprayed water during
breaking works
· A
cleaning truck was regularly performed on the public road to prevent fugitive dust emission
|
|
Noise
|
· Restrain operation time of
plants from 07:00 to 19:00 on any working day except for Public Holiday and Sunday.
· Keep good maintenance of
plants
· Place noisy plants away from
residence or school
· Provide noise barriers or
hoarding to enclose the noisy plants or works
· Shut down the plants when
not in used.
|
|
Waste and Chemical
Management
|
· On-site sorting prior to disposal
· Follow requirements and
procedures of the “Trip-ticket System”
· Predict required quantity of
concrete accurately
· Collect
the unused fresh concrete at designated locations in the sites for subsequent
disposal
|
|
General
|
· The site was generally kept tidy
and clean.
|
Implementation of Mitigation Measures during
Operation Phase
11.1.3 The Heung
Yuen Wai (HYW) Highway and connecting roads under the Project was opened on 26
May 2019. Since partial
commencement of operation is the same as the commencement of operation for the
entire project from EIAO perspective.
All relevant requirements as stipulated in the EP and the approved EIA
report (including the EM&A Manual) for the commencement of operation of the
Project shall be strictly complied with.
11.1.4 In general,
the recommended mitigation measures for operation stage of HYW Highway and connecting
roads under the Project have been implemented. The implementation status of mitigation
measures for operation phase in the Reporting Period are summarized in Appendix
J.
11.1.5 For more
details about the implementation status of mitigation measures for operation
phase with photo illustration, an Environmental Monitoring and Audit report on
the implementation of the mitigation measures for operation stage of the
Project will be disposed to EPD not later than three months after the
commencement of operation of the Project under EP-404/2011/D condition 5.5. The
abovementioned report was submitted to EPD on 23 August 2019.
11.1.6 Pursuant
to EM&A Manual Section 10.2, the implementation of
landscape mitigation measures during establishment period shall be audited by a
qualified landscape architect of the ET, to ensure compliance with the aims of
proposed measures. Site inspection should be undertaken at least once per
month. The checklist for the implementation
status is shown in Appendix J.
11.1.7
As BCP was
partially opened on 26 August 2020, a supplement operation phase EM&A
report covering the operation of the BCP will be submitted to EPD in accordance
with the EP-404/2011/D condition 5.5 separately.
11.1.8
Pursuant to EM&A Manual Section 10.2, the implementation of
landscape mitigation measures during establishment period shall be audited by a
qualified landscape architect. Site
inspection for establishment period was commenced in August 2019 and competed
in July 2020 respectively. The relevant
checklists were included in the corresponding EM&A Reports.
12.1.1 This is the
29th Quarterly
EM&A Summary Report presenting the monitoring
results and inspection findings for the Reporting Period from 1 August
2020 to 31 October 2020.
12.1.2 For air quality monitoring, no 1-hour TSP
and 24-hour TSP monitoring results triggered the Action /Limit Level.
12.1.3 In the
Reporting Period, no construction noise exceedances was recorded and no complaints (which triggered the Action Level exceedance) were received.
12.1.4 For water
quality monitoring, no exceedance was recorded in the Reporting Period.
12.1.5 The bi-monthly ecological monitoring for period of July to August 2020 had
carried out on 24th and 31st August 2020 by transects
inspection and quadrat monitoring. The bi-monthly Ecological Monitoring
Report was verified by IEC on 17 September 2020
and it has been submitted as a stand-alone copy to supplement the EM&A
Report on 17 September 2020.
12.1.6
No environmental compliant, summons or successful prosecutions were
recorded in the Reporting Period.
12.1.7
During
the Reporting Period, weekly joint site inspection by the RE, IEC, ET with the relevant Main-contractor were
carried out for Contracts 3 and
6 in accordance with the EM&A Manual stipulation. For Contract SS C505, weekly joint site inspection was carried out
by the RE, IEC, ET and main-contractor whereas IEC performed
monthly site inspection. No non-compliance observed during the
site inspection.
12.2.1
In
forthcoming dry season and in consideration of construction site under the
Project are located adjacent to villages, the Contractors should fully
implement air quality mitigation measures to reduce construction dust emission.
12.2.2
In
addition, 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.
