Revision History

 

Rev.

Description of Modification

Date

 

A

 

First Issue for Comments

 

18/08/2022

 

B

 

Revised according to IEC and SOR comment

 

30/08/2022

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


CONTENTS

Executive Summary...................................................................................................................... 4

1.         Basic Contract Information.................................................................................................... 6

2.         Noise.................................................................................................................................... 9

3.         Water Quality..................................................................................................................... 13

4.         Waste................................................................................................................................. 18

5.         Landfill Gas Monitoring...................................................................................................... 19

6.         Summary of Exceedance, Complaints, Notification of Summons and Prosecitions............... 22

7.         EM&A Site Inspection......................................................................................................... 24

8.         Conclusions and Recommendations.................................................................................... 25

 

 

Appendix A          Master Programme

 

Appendix B          Overview of Desalination Plant in Tseung Kwan O

 

Appendix C          Summary of Implementation Status of Environmental Mitigation

Appendix D         Water Quality Graphical Presentation

Appendix E         Site Inspection Proforma

Appendix F         Waste Flow Table

Appendix G         Summary of Exceedances

Appendix H         Complaint Log

Appendix I           Event/Action Plan for Noise and Water Quality Monitoring Exceedance

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Executive Summary

 

Introduction

 

A1. The Project, Design, Build and Operate First Stage of Tseung Kwan O Desalination Plant (TKODP), is a Designated Project under the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (Cap. 499) (EIAO) and is currently governed by a Further Environmental Permit (EP No. FEP - 01/503/2015/A) for the construction and operation of the Contract.

 

A2. In accordance with the Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) Manual for the Contract, EM&A works for marine water quality, noise, waste management and ecology should be carried out by Environmental Team (ET), Acuity Sustainability Consulting Limited (ASCL), during the construction phase of the Contract.

 

A3. This is the 2nd Annual EM&A Review Report, prepared by ASCL, for the Contract summarizing the monitoring results and audit findings of the EM&A programme at and around Tseung Kwan O Area 137 (TKO 137) during the reporting period from 1 April 2021 to 30 April 2022.

 

A4. The EM&A programme for this contract has covered environmental monitoring on water quality, construction noise level at selected noise sensitive receivers, and Contractor’s environmental performance auditing in the aspects of construction dust, construction noise, water quality, waste management, landscape and visual and ecology.

 

Summary of environmental monitoring and audit works

 

A5.  A summary of the environmental monitoring and audit works undertaken in the reporting period are summarized in Table I.

 

A6. No construction noise monitoring was conducted during the reporting period since there are no Contract -related construction activities undertaken within a radius of 300m from the monitoring locations. No Action Level exceedance was recorded during the reporting period.

 

A7.  Water Quality Monitoring was conducted as schedule in the reporting period. Five hundred and thirty-seven (537) action level exceedances and three hundred and sixty-nine (369) limit level exceedances of Suspended Solid were recorded in the reporting period. Summary of exceedances could be referring to Appendix G.

 

A8.  All Action and Limit Level exceedance was concluded to be unrelated to the Project. Details of the exceedance could be referring to Appendix O of the corresponding Monthly EM&A Report.

 

A9. Two hundred and fifty-two (252) times of landfill gas monitoring were conducted in the reporting period. No action and limit level exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.

 


Table I  Summary of Environmental Monitoring Works

Environmental Monitoring works

Frequency

Noise Monitoring

N/A

Water Quality Monitoring

166

Landfill Gas Monitoring

252

Environmental Site Inspection

56

 

Complaint Handling and Prosecution

 

A10. No environmental complaint, notifications of summons and prosecution was received during the reporting period.

 

Reporting Change

 

A11. There was no change to be reported that may affect the on-going EM&A programme.

 

 

 

 

 


1.           Basic Contract Information

 

1.1.           Background

 

The Jardine Engineering Corporation, Limited, China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited and Acciona Agua, S.A. Trading as AJC Joint Venture (AJCJV) is contracted to carry out the Design, Build and Operate First Stage of Tseung Kwan O Desalination Plant (TKODP) under Contract No. 13/WSD/17 (the Contract).

Acuity Sustainability Consulting Limited (ASCL) is commissioned by AJCJV to undertake the Environmental Team (ET) services as required and/or implied, both explicitly and implicitly, in the Environmental Permit (EP), Environmental Impact Assessment Report (EIA Report) (Register No. AEIAR-192/2015) and Environmental Monitoring and Audit Manual (EM&A Manual) for the Contract; and to carry out the Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) programme in fulfillment of the EIA Report’s EM&A requirements and Contract No. 13/WSD/17 Specification requirements.

Pursuant to the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (EIAO), the Director of Environmental Protection granted the Environmental Permit (No. EP-01/503/2015) and Variation of Environmental Permit (No. EP-01/503/2015/A) to Water Supplies Department (WSD); and granted the Further Environmental Permit (No. FEP- 01/503/2015/A) to AJCJV for the Contract.

1.2.           The Reporting Scope

 

This is the 2nd Annual EM&A Review Report for the Project which summarizes the key findings of the EM&A programme during the reporting period from 1 April 2021 to 30 April 2022.

1.3.           Contract Organization

 

The Contract Organization structure for Construction Phase is presented in Figure 1.1 and contact details of the key personnel are presented in Table 1.1 below:

 


 

Figure 1.1       Contract Organization Chart


                                  

 

                                  

Table 1.1     Contact Details of Key Personnel

 

 

Party

 

Position

 

Name

Telephone no.

Project Proponent (WSD)

SE/CM2

Benny Lam

2634-3573

 

Supervising Officer (Binnies Hong Kong Limited)

 

Project Manager

Christina Ko

 

2608-7302

Chief Resident Engineer

 

Roger Wu

 

6343-1002

The Jardine Engineering Corporation, Limited, China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited and Acciona Agua,

S.A. Trading

 

Project Manager

Stephen Yeung

 

2807-4665

Environmental Monitoring Manager

 

Brian Kam

 

9456-9541

Acuity Sustainability Consulting Limited

Environmental Team Leader (ETL)

Jacky Leung

 

2698-6833

 

ANewR Consulting Limited

Independent Environmental Checker (IEC)

 

Louis Kwan

 

2618-2831

 

1.4.           Summary of Construction Works

 

The construction programme is presented in Appendix A. Detail of the major construction activities undertaken could be referred to Section 1.4 in each monthly EM&A Report.

The status for all environmental aspects is presented in Table 1.2.


 

 

Table 1.2 Summary of Status for Key Environmental Aspects under the EM&A Manual

 

Parameters

Status

Water Quality

Baseline Monitoring under EM&A Manual

The baseline water quality monitoring was conducted between 12 May 2020 to 6 Jun 2020

Impact Monitoring

On-going

Noise

Baseline Monitoring

The baseline noise monitoring result has been

reported in Baseline Monitoring Report and submitted to EPD under EP Condition 3.4.

Impact Monitoring

On-going

Waste Management

Mitigation     Measures     in     Waste Management Plan

On-going

Environmental Audit

Site Inspection covering Measures of Air Quality, Noise Impact, Water Quality, Waste, Ecological Quality,

Fisheries, Landscape and Visual

On-going

 

Other than the EM&A work by ET, environmental briefings, trainings and regular environmental management meetings were conducted, in order to enhance environmental awareness and closely monitor the environmental performance of the contractors.

The EM&A programme has been implemented in accordance with the recommendations presented in the approved EIA Report and the EM&A Manual. A summary of implementation status of the environmental mitigation measures for the construction phase of the Contract during the reporting period is provided in Appendix C.

 

 

 

 

 


2.           Noise

 

2.1.           Monitoring Requirements

 

To ensure no adverse noise impact, noise monitoring is recommended to be carried out within 300m radius from the nearby noise sensitive receivers (NSRs), during construction phase. The NSRs selected as monitoring station are (i) NSR4 - Creative Secondary School, (ii) NSR24 - PLK Laws Foundation College, and (iii) NSR31 - School of Continuing and Professional Studies - CUHK respectively.

 

2.2.           Monitoring Locations

 

The monitoring locations were normally made at a point 1m from the exterior of the NSRs building façade and be at a position 1.2m above the ground. A correction of +3dB(A) was made to the free-field measurements.

According to the environmental findings detailed in the EIA report and Baseline Monitoring Report, the designated locations for the construction noise monitoring are listed in Table

2.1 below.

 

 

Table 2.1    Noise Sensitive Receivers

 

NSR ID

Noise Sensitive Receivers

Monitoring Location

Position

NSR 4

Creative Secondary School

Roof Floor

1 m from facade

NSR 24

PLK Laws Foundation College

Pedestrian Road on Ground Floor

Free field

 

NSR 31

School of Continuing and Professional Studies - CUHK

 

Roof Floor

1 m from facade

 

Three noise monitoring locations for impact monitoring at the nearby sensitive receivers are shown in Figure 2.1-2.3.


 

Figure 2.1 NSR4 Creative Secondary School

 

Figure 2.2 NSR24 PLK Laws Foundation College


 

 

Figure 2.3 NSR31 School of Continuing and Professional Studies - CUHK

 

2.3.           Monitoring Parameter, frequency and duration

 

Construction noise level were measured in terms of the A-weighted equivalent continuous sound pressure level (LAeq). Leq 30min was used as the monitoring parameter for the time period between 0700 and 1900 on normal weekdays. Table 2.2 summarizes the monitoring parameters, frequency, and duration of the impact noise monitoring.

 

Table 2.2     Noise Monitoring Parameters, Time, Frequency and Duration

 

Time

Duration

Interval

Parameters

Daytime: 0700-1900

Day time: 0700-1900 (during normal

weekdays)

Continuously in Leq 5min/Leq 30min (Average of 6 consecutive Leq 5min)

Leq 30min L10 30min & L90 30min

 

2.4.           Impact Monitoring Methodology

 

The monitoring methodology and QA/QC procedure could be referring to Section 2.3 of the Monthly EM&A Report.

2.5.           Action and Limit Levels

 

The Action/Limit Levels are in line with the criteria of Practice Note for Professional Persons (ProPECC PN 2/93) “Noise from Construction Activities - Non-statutory Controls” and Technical Memorandum on Environmental Impact Assessment Process issued by  HKSAR Environmental Protection Department [“EPD”] under the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance, Cap 499, S.16 are presented in Table 2.3.

 

Table 2.3    Action and Limit Levels for Noise per EM&A Manual

 

Time Period

Action

Limit (dB(A))

 

0700-1900 on normal weekdays

When one documented complaint is received from any one of the noise sensitive receivers

-          70 dB(A) for school and

-          65 dB(A) during examination period

Notes: Limits specified in the GW-TM and IND-TM for construction and operation noise, respectively.

 

If exceedances were found during noise monitoring, the actions in accordance with the Event and Action Plan shall be carried out according to Appendix E.

 

2.6.           Monitoring Results and Observations

 

Referring to EM&A manual Section 4.1.2, the impact noise monitoring should be carried out when there are Contract-related construction activities undertaken within a radius of 300m from the monitoring stations. No monitoring station was located within a radius of 300m of the Contract site as shown in Figure 2.4, no impact monitoring for noise impact was conducted in the reporting period.


Figure 2.4          Site Layout Plan with Noise Sensitive Receivers and Desalination Plant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


3.            Water Quality

 

In accordance with the recommendations of the EIA, water quality EM&A is required during dredging for the submarine pipelines and, during operation phase. In addition, baseline water quality monitoring was prior to the commencement of marine construction activities.

The following Section provides details of the water quality monitoring to be undertaken by the Environmental Team (ET) to verify the distance of sediment and brine plume dispersion and to identify whether the potential exists for any indirect impacts to occur to ecological sensitive receivers.

Water quality monitoring for the Contract can be divided into the following stages:

 

-          Dredging activities during construction phase;

-          Discharge of effluent from main disinfection during construction phase;

-          Operation phase - first year upon commissioning; and,

-          Continuous monitoring of effluent quality.

 

In addition, the marine works contractor is required to complete a silt curtain efficiency test for the combined use of floating silt curtain type and cage type silt curtain for dredging at seawater intake to confirm the silt curtain reduction efficiency assumptions of the assessment. The details of testing plan together with the silt curtain deployment plan shall be submitted by the ET to seek approval from the IEC and EPD.

3.1.           Water Quality Parameters

 

The parameters that have been selected for measurement in situ and in the laboratory are those that were either determined in the EIA to be those with the most potential to be affected by the construction works or are a standard check on water quality conditions. Parameters to be measured in the impact water quality monitoring are listed in Table 3.1.

 

Table 3.1         Parameters measured in the impact marine water quality monitoring

 

Parameters

Unit

Abbreviation

In-situ measurements

Dissolved oxygen

mg/L

DO

Temperature

oC

-

pH

-

-

Turbidity

NTU

-

Salinity

0/00

-

Total Residual Chlorine NOTE1

mg/L

TRC


 

Parameters

Unit

Abbreviation

Laboratory measurements

Suspended Solids

mg/L

SS

Iron-Soluble

mg/L

Fe

Anti-scalant as Reactive Phosphorus

mg/L

PO4 as P-

NOTE 1: Monitoring of TRC will be conducted when cleaning and sterilization of the new freshwater main is carried out.

In addition to the water quality parameters, other relevant data was measured and recorded in Water Quality Monitoring Logs, including the location of the sampling stations, water depth, time, weather conditions, sea conditions, tidal stage, current direction and velocity, special phenomena and work activities undertaken around the monitoring and works area that may influence the monitoring results.

3.2.           Monitoring Equipment

 

The monitoring methodology, monitoring equipment and QA/QC procedure could be referring to Section 3.1.2 - 3.1.4 of the Monthly EM&A Report.

3.3.           Monitoring Location

 

The impact water quality monitoring locations are in accordance with the EM&A Manual and detailed in Table 3.3 below.

 

Table 3.3     Location of Impact Water Quality Monitoring Station

 

Station

Easting

Northing

Description

CE

843550

815243

Upstream control station at ebb tide

CF

846843

810193

Upstream control station at flood tide

WSR1

846864

812014

Ecological sensitive receiver at Tung Lung Chau

WSR2

847645

812993

Fisheries sensitive receiver at Tung Lung Chau

WSR3

848023

813262

Ecological sensitive receiver at Tung Lung Chau

WSR4

847886

814154

Ecological sensitive receiver at Tai Miu Wan

WSR16

845039

815287

Ecological sensitive receiver at Fat Tong Chau

WSR33

847159

814488

Ecological sensitive receiver at Tai Miu Wan

WSR36

846878

814081

Ecological sensitive receiver at Kwun Tsai


 

Station

Easting

Northing

Description

WSR37

846655

813810

Ecological sensitive receiver at Tit Cham Chau

NF1

846542

813614

Edge of mixing zone, ~ 200m west of outfall diffuser

NF2

846942

813614

Edge of mixing zone, ~ 200m east of outfall diffuser

NF3

846742

813414

Edge of mixing zone, ~ 200m south of outfall diffuser

 

WSR1 to WSR37 were identified in accordance with Annex 14 of the EIAO-TM as well as Clause 3.4.4.2 of the Environmental Impact Assessment Study Brief for Desalination Plant at Tseung Kwan O (No. ESB-266/2013). WSR1 to WSR3 are sited near the Tung Lung Chau Fish Culture Zone; WSR16 and WSR36 are sited near the coral assemblages along the coastlines of Fat Tong Chau and Kwun Tsai respectively; WSR 4 and WSR33 are sited near the Coastal Protection Area and coral assemblages in waters of Tai Miu Wan; WSR37 is sited near the fisheries resource including spawning and nursery grounds at the coastal water of Tit Cham Chau.


 

                                Figure 3.1   Impact water quality monitoring locations under EM&A Manual

 

 


3.4.           Action and Limit levels

 

The Action and Limit Levels have been set based on the derivation criteria specified in the EM&A Manual. Based on the baseline water quality monitoring data and the derivation criteria, the Action/Limit Levels have been derived and are presented in Table 3.4.

 

Table 3.4                   Derived Action and Limit Levels for Water Quality

 

Parameters

Action

Limit

Construction Phase Impact Monitoring

DO in mg/L

Surface and Middle

7.30 mg L-1

Bottom

7.31 mg L-1

Tung Lung Chau Fish Culture Zone

5.1 mgL-1  or level at control

station (whichever the lower)

Surface and Middle 4 mg L-1

Bottom 2 mg L-1

Tung Lung Chau Fish Culture Zone

5.0 mgL-1  or level at control

station (whichever the lower)

SS in mg/L (Depth- averaged)

5.00 mg L-1 or 20% exceedance of value at any impact station compared with corresponding

data from control station

6.00 mg L-1 or 30% exceedance of value at any impact station compared with corresponding

data from control station

Turbidity in NTU (Depth-averaged)

2.41 NTU or 20% exceedance of value at any impact station compared with corresponding

data from control station

2.84 NTU or 30% exceedance of value at any impact station compared with corresponding

data from control station

First-year Operation Phase Monitoring iv

DO in mg/L

Surface and Middle

7.30 mg L-1

Bottom

7.31 mg L-1

Tung Lung Chau Fish Culture Zone

5.1 mgL-1  or level at control

station (whichever the lower)

Surface and Middle 4 mg L-1

Bottom 2 mg L-1

Tung Lung Chau Fish Culture Zone

5.0 mgL-1  or level at control

station (whichever the lower)


 

SS in mg/L (Depth- averaged)

5.00 mg L-1 or 20% exceedance of valueat any impact station compared with corresponding

data from control station

6.00 mg L-1 or 30% exceedance of value at any impact station compared with corresponding

data from control station

Turbidity in NTU (Depth-averaged)

2.41 NTU or 20% exceedance of value at any impact station compared with corresponding

data from control station

2.84 NTU or 30% exceedance of value at any impact station compared with corresponding

data from control station

Salinity    in    PSU (Depth-averaged)

34.28 PSU or 9% exceedance of value at any impact station compared with corresponding

data from control station

34.60 PSU or 10% exceedance of value at any impact station compared with corresponding

data from control station

Iron in mg/L (Depth-averaged)

0.3 mgL-1

0.3 mgL-1

Notes:

i.     "Depth-averaged" is calculated by taking the arithmetic means of reading of all three depths.

ii.     For DO, non-compliance of the water quality limits occurs when monitoring result is lower than the limits.

iii.     For Turbidity, SS, iron and Salinity, non-compliance of the water quality limits occurs when monitoring result is higher than the limits.

iv.     For the Action and Limit Levels adopted during First-year Operation Phase Monitoring, further review would be made according to the EM&A Manual during Operation Phase.

 

 

3.5.           Monitoring Programme

 

The ET of the Contract had conducted the impact water quality monitoring between 1 April 2021 to 30 April 2022 at the ten designated monitoring stations and the six designated monitoring at waters near TKO in accordance with the EM&A Manual and Contract Specification respectively.

 

3.6.           Monitoring results and observations

 

The impact water quality monitoring at the designated locations were conducted by the ET as scheduled in the reporting period. The graphical presentation of the water quality monitoring result was shown in Appendix D.

Five hundred and thirty-seven (537) of the general water quality monitoring results of SS obtained had exceeded the Action level. Three hundred and sixty-nine (369) of the general water quality monitoring results of SS obtained during the reporting period had exceeded the Limit Level.

Details of the exceedance could be referring to Appendix O of the Monthly EM&A Report.

 

 

 

 

 


4.            Waste

 

The waste generated from this Project includes inert construction and demolition (C&D) materials, and non-inert C&D materials. Non-inert C&D materials are made up of general refuse, vegetative wastes and recyclable wastes such as plastics and paper/cardboard packaging waste. Steel materials generated from the project are also grouped into non-inert C&D materials as the materials were not disposed of with other inert C&D materials. Details of cumulative waste management data are presented as a waste flow table in Appendix F.

 

 

 

 

 


5.            Landfill Gas Monitoring

 

5.1.           Monitoring Requirement

 

In according with Section 11 of the EM&A Manual, monitoring of landfill gas is required for construction works within the 250m Consultation Zone. Part of the desalination plant and the indicative area of natural slope mitigation works fall within the SENT Landfill Extension Consultation Zone; and part of the 1,200 mm diameter freshwater mains along Wan Po Road falls within the SENT Landfill and SENT Landfill Extension Consultation Zones, TKO Stage II/III Restored Landfill and TKO Stage I Restored Landfill Consultation Zones.

Since part of the desalination plant (Wan Po Road and MIC compound/Basketball Court) and the indicative area of natural slope mitigation works fall within the SENT Landfill Extension Consultation Zone in this contract (Figure 5.1), landfill gas monitoring would be required for Wan Po Road and MIC compound/Basketball Court (Figure 5.2) if excavations were conducted at more than 300mm deep. Although SENT Landfill Extension has commenced operation since November 2021, no excavation works were conducted at MIC compound/Basketball Court. Hence no landfill gas monitoring would be scheduled for MIC compound/Basketball Court at the current stage.


Figure 5.1 Overview of the SENT Extension Consultation Zone and the Contract Site Area


 

 

 

 

Figure 5.2       Location Map for Landfill Gas Monitoring at Wan Po Road

 

5.2.           Monitoring Parameters

 

LFG monitoring was carried out to identify any migration between the landfill and the Contract and to ensure the safety of the construction, operation and maintenance personnel working on-site, visitors and any other person within the Contract area.

The following parameters were monitored:

 

-            Methane

-            Oxygen

-            Carbon Dioxide

-            Barometric Pressure

 

5.3.           MONITORING EQUIPMENT

 

Landfill Gas monitoring was carried out using intrinsically safe, portable multi-gas monitoring instruments. Detail of monitoring equipment used in the reporting period could be referred to Section 5.10 of the corresponding Monthly EM&A Report.

 

5.4.           Monitoring results and observations

 

Two hundred and fifty-two (252) times of landfill gas monitoring were conducted in the reporting period. No action and limit level exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.


Action and Limit Level are provided in Table 5.1.

 

 

Table 5.1     Action / Limit Levels and Event and Action Plan for LFG Hazard

 

Parameters

Level

Action

Oxygen (O2)

Action Level < 19% O2

Ventilate trench/void to restore

 

 

Limit Level < 19% O2

O2 to > 19%

Stop works

 

 

Evacuate personnel/prohibit entry

 

 

Increase ventilation to restore O2 to >

 

 

19%

Methane (CH4)

Action Level >10% LEL

Post "No Smoking" signs

 

 

Prohibit hot works

 

 

Increase ventilation to restore CH4 to

 

 

<10% LEL

 

Limit Level     >20% LEL

Stop works

 

 

Evacuate personnel/prohibit entry

 

 

Increase     ventilation     to     restore

 

 

CH4 to<10% LEL

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

Action Level >0.5% CO2

Ventilate to restore CO2 to < 0.5%

 

Limit Level     >1.5% CO2

Stop works

 

 

Evacuate personnel / prohibit entry

 

 

Increase ventilation to restore CO2 to

 

 

<0.5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


6.            Summary of Exceedance, Complaints, Notification of Summons and Prosecutions

 

The Environmental Complaint Handling Procedure is shown in below Figure 6.1:

 


 

Figure 6.1       Environmental Complaint Handling Procedures


No noise monitoring was conducted during the reporting period since there are no Contract-related construction activities undertaken within a radius of 300m from the monitoring locations.

Five hundred and thirty-seven (537) of the general water quality monitoring results of SS obtained had exceeded the Action level. Three hundred and sixty-nine (369) of the general water quality monitoring results of SS obtained during the reporting period had exceeded the Limit Level.

Details of the exceedance could be referring to Appendix O of the corresponding Monthly Report.

Two hundred and fifty-two (252) times of landfill gas monitoring were conducted in the reporting period. No action and limit level exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.

No environmental complaint, notification of summons and prosecution was received in the reporting period. Summary of complaint log are presented in Appendix J.

 

 

 

 

 

 


7.            EM&A Site Inspection

 

Site inspections were carried out on a weekly basis to monitor the implementation of proper environmental pollution control and mitigation measures under the Contract. In the reporting period, site inspections were carried out from April 2021 to April 2022.

Fifty-six (56) site inspection were carried out in the reporting period.

 

Environmental deficiencies were observed during weekly site inspection. Key observations during the site inspections and during the reporting period could be referring to Appendix E and corresponding Monthly Report.

According to the EIA Study Report, Environmental Permit, contract documents and EM&A Manual, the mitigation measures detailed in the documents should be implemented as much as practical during the reporting period. An updated Implementation Status of Environmental Mitigation Measures (EMIS) is provided in Appendix C.

 

 

 

 

 

 


8.            Conclusions and Recommendations

 

This is the 2nd Annual EM&A Review Report for the Project which summarizes the key findings of the EM&A programme during the reporting period from 1 April 2021 to 30 April 2022, in accordance with the EM&A Manual and the requirement under FEP- 01/503/2015/A.

 

No noise monitoring was conducted in the reporting period due to the over distant monitoring station from the works location, in which construction activities were not undertaken within a radius of 300m from the monitoring locations.

 

The EM&A works for water quality were conducted during the reporting period in accordance with the EM&A Manual.

Five hundred and thirty-seven (537) of the general water quality monitoring results of SS obtained had exceeded the Action level. Three hundred and sixty-nine (369) of the general water quality monitoring results of SS obtained during the reporting period had exceeded the Limit Level. All Action and Limit Level exceedances were unrelated to the project.

 

Details of the exceedance could be referring to Appendix O of the corresponding Monthly EM&A Report.

Two hundred and fifty-two (252) times of landfill gas monitoring were conducted in the reporting period. No action and limit level exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.

 

Weekly environmental site inspection was conducted during the reporting period. Minor deficiency was observed during site inspection. The environmental performance of the project was therefore considered satisfactory.

 

According to the environmental site inspections performed in the reporting period, the Contractor is reminded to pay attention on maintaining proper materials storage, site tidiness and chemical storage on site.

 

No environmental complaint, notification of summons or prosecution was received in the reporting period.

 

The ET will keep track on the construction works to confirm compliance of environmental requirements and the proper implementation of all necessary mitigation measures.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix A

 

Master Programme

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix B

 

Overview of Desalination Plant in Tseung Kwan O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix C

 

Summary of Implementation Status of Environmental Mitigation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

EIA

Reference

 

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

 

Implementation status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

Air Quality

 

S4.8.1

Impervious dust screen or sheeting will be provided to enclose scaffolding from the ground floor level of building for construction of superstructure of the new buildings.

Land site/ During Construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

Air Pollution Control

(Construction Dust)

S4.8.1

Impervious sheet will be provided for skip hoist for material transport.

Land site/ During Construction, particularly dry season

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

NA

 

-

S4.8.1

The area where dusty work takes place should be sprayed with water or a dust suppression chemical immediately

prior to, during and immediately after dusty activities as far as practicable.

Land site/ During Construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S4.8.1

All dusty materials should be sprayed with water or a dust suppression chemical immediately prior to any loading, unloading or transfer operation.

Land site/ During Construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented, reminder issued

 

-

S4.8.1

Dropping heights for excavated materials should be controlled to a practical height to minimize the fugitive dust arising from unloading.

Land site/ During Construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S4.8.1

During transportation by truck, materials should not be loaded to a level higher than the side and tail boards and should be dampened or covered before transport.

Land site/ During Construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S4.8.1

Wheel washing device should be provided at the exits of the work sites. Immediately before leaving a construction site, every vehicle shall be washed to remove any dusty material from its body and wheels as far as practicable.

Land site/ During Construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S4.8.1

Road sections between vehicle-wash areas and vehicular entrance will be paved.

Land site/ During Construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S4.8.1

Hoarding of not less than 2.4m high from ground level will be provided along the length of the Project Site boundary.

Land site/ During construction

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

 

N/A

 

-

S4.8.1

Haul roads will be kept clear of dusty materials and will be sprayed with water so as to maintain the entire road surface wet at all times.

Land site/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented, reminder issued

 

-


 

EIA

Reference

 

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

 

Implementation status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

S4.8.1

Temporary stockpiles of dusty materials will be either covered entirely by impervious sheets or sprayed with water to maintain the entire surface wet all the time.

Land site/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented, rectified after reminder

 

-

S4.8.1

Stockpiles of more than 20 bags of cement, dry pulverised fuel ash and dusty construction materials will be covered entirely by impervious sheeting sheltered on top and 3- sides.

Land site/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented, rectified after observation and reminder

 

-

S4.8.1

All exposed areas will be kept wet always to minimize dust emission.

Land site/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

-

S4.8.1

Ultra-low-sulphur diesel (ULSD) will be used for all construction plant on-site, as defined as diesel fuel containing not more than 0.005% sulphur by weight) as stipulated in Environment, Transport and Works Bureau Technical Circular (ETWB-TC(W)) No 19/2005 on Environmental Management on Construction Sites.

Land site/ During construction/ During Operation

Contractor(s)

 

ü

ü

Implemented

Environment, Transport and Works Bureau Technical Circular (ETWB- TC(W)) No

19/2005 on Environmental Management on Construction Sites

S4.8.1

The engine of the construction equipment during idling will be switched off.

Land site/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

-

S4.8.1

Concrete batching plant will be required on site. control measures recommended in the Guidance Note on a Best Practicable Means for Cement Works (Concrete Batching Plant) (BPM 3/2 (93)) will be implemented. The control measures recommended in the Guidance Note on a Best Practicable Means for Cement Works (Concrete Batching Plant) (BPM 3/2 (93)) will be implemented.

Land site/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

 

 

 

-

S4.8.1

Regular maintenance of construction equipment deployed on-site will be conducted to prevent black smoke emission.

Land site/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

-


 

 

EIA

Reference

 

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

 

Implementation status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

S4.10

To ensure proper implementation of the recommended dust mitigation measures and good construction site practices during the construction phase, environmental site audits on weekly basis is recommended throughout the construction period.

Land site/ During construction

Contractor(s)/ ET & IEC

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

Note: D - Design stage C - Construction O - Operation


 

EIA

Reference

 

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

 

Implementation status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

Noise

S5.7

Only well-maintained plant will be operated on-site and plant will be serviced regularly during the construction phase.

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

A Practical Guide for the Reduction of

Noise from

Construction Works

S5.7

Silencers or mufflers on construction equipment will be utilised and will be properly maintained during the

Noise control/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

 

construction phase.

 

 

 

 

 

S5.7

Mobile plant, if any, will be sited as far away from NSRs as possible.

Noise control/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

 

S5.7

Machines and plant (such as trucks) that may be in intermittent use will be shut down between work periods

Noise control/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

 

or will be throttled down to a minimum.

 

 

 

 

 

S5.7

Plants known to emit noise strongly in one direction will, wherever possible, be orientated so that the noise is

Noise control/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

 

 

directed away from the nearby NSRs.

 

 

 

 

 

S5.7

Material stockpiles and other structures will be effectively utilised, wherever practicable, in screening noise from on-

Noise control/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

 

 

site construction activities.

 

 

 

 

 

S5.7

Use of Quite Powered Mechanical Equipment (QPME).

Noise control/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

S5.7

Movable noise barriers of 3m in height with skid footing

should be used and located within a few metres of stationary plant and mobile plant such that the line of sight

Noise control/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

 

 

to the NSR is blocked by the barriers. The length of the

 

 

 

 

 

 

barrier should be at least five times greater than its height.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The noise barrier material should have a superficial surface

 

 

 

 

 

 

density of at least 7 kg m-2 and have no o or gappeningss.

 

 

 

 

 

S5.7

The noise insulating sheet should be deployed such that

Noise control/ During

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

 

there would be no opening or gaps on the joints.

construction

 

 

S5.7

Construction       activities                             (e.g.                             excavation/shoring, reinstatement (asphalt), and pipe jacking) will be planned

Noise control/ During construction

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

 

Implemented

 

 

and carried out in sequence, such that items of PME

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

proposed for these activities will not be operated

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

simultaneously.

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

EIA

Reference

 

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

 

Implementation status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

S5.7

PMEs will not be used at the works areas near educational institutions with residual impact (ie the “influence area” within a radius of 40m) during school hours in order to reduce impact to the educational institutions.

Noise control / During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

S5.7

Noise enclosures or acoustic sheds would be used to cover stationary PME such as generators.

Portable/Movable noise enclosure made of material with superficial surface density of at least 7 kg m-2 may be used for screening the noise from operation of the saw/groover,

concrete.

Noise control/ Pre- construction/ During construction

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

 

N/A

 

 

-

S5.9

Sawcutting pavement, breaking up of pavement, excavation /shoring, pipe laying, backfilling, reinstatement

(concrete) and pipe jacking shall be scheduled outside the examination period.

Noise control/ Pre- construction/ During construction

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

 

N/A

 

--

S5.9

In view the duration of noise exceedance at Creative Secondary School, PLK Laws Foundation College, TKO Kei Tak Primary School and School of Continuing and Professional Studies-CUHK is limited to 8 weeks, the construction work in the influence areas near the four schools shall be scheduled during long school holidays (e.g., summer holiday, Easter holiday or Christmas holiday, etc.)

as far as practicable. Scheduling the construction work for the four schools.

Noise control/ Pre- construction/ During construction

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

 

N/A

 

 

 

-

S5.10

A noise monitoring programme shall be implemented for the construction phase.

Designated monitoring stations as defined in EM&A Manual/During construction

phase

ET

 

ü

 

N/A

 

-

S5.10

The effectiveness of on-site control measures could also be evaluated through the regular site audits.

All facilities/ During construction

Contractor(s)/ ET & IEC

 

ü

 

Implemented

-

Note: D - Design stage C - Construction O - Operation


 

EIA

Reference

 

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

 

Implementation status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

Water Quality

S6.9

Dredged marine sediment will be disposed of in a gazetted marine disposal area in accordance with marine dumping permit conditions of the Dumping at Sea Ordinance (DASO).

Marine Dredging/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

Dumping at Sea Ordinance (DASO)

S6.9

Disposal vessels will be fitted with tight bottom seals in order to prevent leakage of material during transport.

Marine Dredging/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

-

S6.9

Barges will be filled to a level, which ensures that material does not spill over during transport to the disposal site and that adequate freeboard is maintained to ensure that the decks are not washed by wave action.

Marine Dredging/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S6.9

After dredging, any excess materials will be cleaned from decks and exposed fittings before the vessel is moved from the dredging area.

Marine Dredging/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S6.9

All vessels should be well maintained and inspected before use to limit any potential discharges to the marine environment.

Marine Dredging/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S6.9

All vessels must have a clean ballast system.

Marine Dredging/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

-

S6.9

No discharge of sewage/grey wastewater should be allowed. Wastewater from potentially contaminated area on working vessels should be minimized and collected. These kinds of wastewater should be brought back to port and discharged at appropriate collection and treatment system.

Marine Dredging/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented, reminder issued

 

 

-

S6.9

No soil waste is allowed to be disposed overboard.

Marine Dredging/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

-


 

EIA

Reference

 

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

 

Implementation status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

S6.9

Silt removal facilities such as silt traps or sedimentation facilities will be provided to remove silt particles from runoff to meet the requirements of the TM standard under the WPCO. The design of silt removal facilities will be based on the guidelines provided in ProPECC PN 1/94. All drainage facilities and erosion and sediment control structures will be inspected on a regular basis and maintained to confirm proper and efficient operation at all

times and particularly during rainstorms. Deposited silt and grit will be removed regularly.

Land site & drainage/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented, rectified after observation and reminder

ProPECC PN 1/94 TM

Standard under the WPCO

S6.9

Earthworks to form the final surfaces will be followed up with surface protection and drainage works to prevent erosion caused by rainstorms.

Land site & drainage/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S6.9

Appropriate surface drainage will be designed and provided where necessary.

Land site & drainage/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

-

S6.9

The precautions to be taken at any time of year when rainstorms are likely together with the actions to be taken when a rainstorm is imminent or forecasted and actions to

be taken during or after rainstorms are summarized in Appendix A2 of ProPECC PN 1/94.

Land site & drainage/ During construction

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

 

Implemented, reminder issued

ProPECC PN 1/94

S6.9

Oil interceptors will be provided in the drainage system where necessary and regularly emptied to prevent the release of oil and grease into the storm water drainage system after accidental spillages.

Land site & drainage/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented, rectified after reminder

 

-

S6.9

Temporary and permanent drainage pipes and culverts provided to facilitate runoff discharge, if any, will be adequately designed for the controlled release of storm flows.

Land site & drainage/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S6.9

The temporary diverted drainage, if any, will be reinstated

to the original condition when the construction work has finished or when the temporary diversion is no longer required.

Land site & drainage/ During

construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

 

-


 

EIA

Reference

 

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

 

Implementation status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

S6.9

Appropriate numbers of portable toilets shall be provided by a licensed contractor to serve the construction workers over the construction site to prevent direct disposal of sewage into the water environment.

Land site & drainage/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S6.9 and S6.12

The sterilization water should be dechlorinated with total residual chlorine (TRC) level below 1 mg/L before discharge to public sewer. In situ testing of TRC should also be conducted for the discharge of chlorinated water for pipeline disinfection to ensure sufficient dichlorination before discharge to public sewer.

Sterilization of water mains prior to commissioning

Contractor(s)

 

ü

ü

N/A

Technical Memorandum for Effluents Discharged into

Drainage and Sewerage Systems

S6.9

The cleaning and flushing water should also be treated and desilted to the relevant discharge requirement stipulated in TM-DSS before discharging.

Sterilization of water mains prior to commissioning

Contractor(s)

 

ü

ü

N/A

Technical Memorandum for Effluents Discharged into

Drainage and

S6.9

Site drainage should be well maintained, and good construction practices should be observed to ensure that oil, fuels, solvents and other chemicals are managed, stored and handled properly and do not enter the nearby water

streams.

Land site & drainage/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)

 

ü

ü

Implemented, rectified and observation issued

 

 

-

S6.12

Regular site inspections will be carried out in order to confirm that regulatory requirements are being met and that contractors are implementing the standard site practice and mitigation measures as proposed to reduce potential impacts to water quality.

During construction

Contractor(s)/ ET & IEC

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

 

-

Note: D - Design stage C - Construction O - Operation


 

EIA

Reference

 

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

 

Implementation Status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

Waste Management

S8.5

Nomination of approved personnel to be responsible for standard site practices, arrangements for collection and effective disposal to an appropriate facility of all wastes generated at the site.

Contract mobilization/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S8.5

Training of site personnel in proper waste management and chemical handling procedures. Training will be provided to workers on the concepts of site cleanliness and appropriate waste management procedures, including

waste reduction, reuse and recycling at the beginning of the construction works.

Contract mobilization/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

 

-

S8.5

Provision of sufficient waste disposal points and regular collection for disposal.

All area/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)

 

ü

ü

Implemented, rectified after

observation

DEVB TC(W) No.

8/2010, Enhanced Specification for Site Cleanliness and Tidiness.

S8.5

Appropriate measures to reduce windblown litter and dust transportation of waste by either covering trucks or by transporting wastes in enclosed containers.

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented, reminder issued

S8.5

A waste management plan (WMP) as stated in the ETWB TC(W) No. 19/2005, Environmental Management on Construction Sites” for the amount of waste generated, recycled and disposed of (including the disposal sites) will be established and implemented during the construction phase as part of the Environmental Management Plan (EMP).  The Contractor will be required to prepare the

EMP and submits it to the Architect/ Engineer under the Contract for approval prior to implementation.

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

S8.5

Separation of chemical wastes for special handling and appropriate treatment at the Chemical Waste Treatment Centre at Tsing Yi.

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented, reminder issued

Chapters 2 & 3 Code of Practice on the Packaging, Labelling & Storage of Chemical Wastes published under the Waste Disposal Ordinance (Cap 354),

Section 35


 

EIA

Reference

 

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

 

Implementation Status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

S8.5

Regular cleaning and maintenance programme for drainage systems, sumps and oil interceptors.

Land site/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented, reminder issued

Waste Disposal

Ordinance (Cap 354)

S8.5

A recording system for the amount of wastes generated/ recycled and disposal sites. The trip- ticket system will be included as one of the contractual requirements and

implemented by the contractor(s).

Land site/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

DEVB TC(W) No.

6/2010,

Trip Ticket System for Disposal of Construction & Demolition Materials

S8.5

Prior to disposal of construction waste, wood, steel and other metals will be separated to the extent practical, for re-use and/or recycling to reduce the quantity of waste to be disposed of to landfill.

All areas/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

S8.5

Segregation and storage of different types of waste in different containers, skips or stockpiles to enhance reuse or recycling of material and their proper disposal.

Land site/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented, reminder issued

WBTC 32/92, The

Use of Tropical Hard Wood on Construction Site

S8.5

Use of reusable non-timber formwork to reduce the amount of C&D materials.

All areas/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

S8.5

Encourage collection of aluminium cans and waste paper by individual collectors during construction with separate labelled bins provided to segregate these wastes from other general refuse by the workforce.

Land site/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

ETWB TCW No.

33/2002,

Management of Construction and Demolition Material Including Rock

S8.5

Any unused chemicals and those with remaining functional capacity will be recycled as far as possible.

Land site/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

-

S8.5

Proper storage and site practices to reduce the potential for damage or contamination of construction materials.

All areas/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented,

reminder and observation issued

 

-

S8.5

Plan and stock construction materials carefully to reduce

amount of waste generated and avoid unnecessary generation of waste.

All areas/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-


 

EIA

Reference

 

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

 

Implementation Status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

S8.5

A Sediment Quality Report (SQR) for sampling and chemical testing of the sediment will be prepared and submitted to the EPD for approval. The approved detailed sampling and chemical testing will be carried out prior to the commencement of the dredging activities to confirm the sediment disposal method.

Marine works/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

ETWB TC(W) No.

34/2002

and Dumping at Sea Ordinance (DASO)

S8.5

The management of dredged/ excavated sediment management requirement from ETWB TC(W) No. 34/2002 will be incorporated in the Specification of the Contract Documents.

Marine works/ During construction

WSD/ Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

S8.5

The contractor will open a billing account with EPD in accordance with the Waste Disposal (Charges for Disposal of Construction Waste) Regulation for the payment of disposal charges.

Contract mobilisation/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

Cap 354N Waste Disposal (Charges for Disposal of Construction Waste) Regulation

S8.5

A trip-ticket system will be established in accordance with DEVB TC(W) No. 6/2010 to monitor the reuse of surplus excavated materials off-site and disposal of construction waste and general refuse at transfer facilities/ landfills, and to control fly-tipping.

Contract mobilisation/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

DEVB TC(W) No.

6/2010,

Trip Ticket System for Disposal of Construction & Demolition Materials

S8.5

The project proponent will also conduct regular inspection of the waste management measures implemented on site as described in the Waste Management Plan.

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)/ ET/ IEC

 

ü

 

Implemented

ETWB TC(W) No.

19/2005,

Environmental Management on Construction Sites

S8.5

A recording system (similar to summary table as shown in Annex 5 and Annex 6 of Appendix G of ETWB TC(W) No. 19/2005) for the amount of waste generated, recycled and disposed of (including the disposal sites) will be established during the construction phase.

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

Annex 5 and Annex 6 of Appendix G of ETWB TC(W) No.

19/2005

S8.5

Inert C&D materials (public fill) will be reused within the Project as far as practicable.

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

-


 

 

EIA

Reference

 

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

 

Implementation Status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

S8.5

Public fill and construction waste shall be segregated and

stored in different containers or skips to facilitate reuse or recycling of materials and their proper disposal.

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented,

rectified after reminder

-

S8.5

Specific areas of the work site will be designated for such segregation and storage if immediate use is not practicable.

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

-

S8.5

To reduce the potential dust and water quality impacts of site formation works, C&D materials will be wetted as quickly as possible to the extent practice after filling.

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

Air Pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation (Cap 311R); WPCO (Cap

358)

S8.5

Open stockpiles of excavated/ fill materials or construction wastes on-site should be covered with tarpaulin or similar fabric.

Land site/ During Construction, particularly dry season

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented, rectified after observation

Air Pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation (Cap 311R)

S8.5

Chemical waste container shall be suitable for the substance they are holding, resistant to corrosion, maintained in a good condition, and securely closed.

All area/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)/ WSD

 

ü

ü

Implemented, reminder issued

Waste Disposal (Chemical Waste) (General) Regulation; Code of Practice on the Packaging, Handling and Storage of Chemical Wastes

S8.5

Chemical waste container shall have a capacity of less than 450 L unless the specifications have been approved by the EPD.

All area/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)/ WSD

 

ü

ü

Implemented

S8.5

A label in English and Chinese shall be displayed on the

chemical container in accordance with instructions prescribed in Schedule 2 of the Regulations.

All area/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)/ WSD

 

ü

ü

Implemented

S8.5

Storage areas for chemical waste shall be enclosed on at least 3 sides.

All area/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)/ WSD

 

ü

ü

Implemented

S8.5

Storage areas for chemical waste shall have an impermeable floor and bunding, of capacity to accommodate 110% of the volume of the largest container

or 20% by volume of the chemical waste stored in that area, whichever is the greatest.

All area/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)/ WSD

 

ü

ü

Implemented

S8.5

Storage areas for chemical waste shall have adequate ventilation.

All area/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)/ WSD

 

ü

ü

Implemented

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

EIA

Reference

 

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

 

Implementation Status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

S8.5

Storage areas for chemical waste shall be covered to prevent rainfall entering (water collected within the bund must be tested and disposed of as chemical waste, if necessary).

All area/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)/ WSD

 

ü

ü

Implemented

S8.5

Storage areas for chemical waste shall be arranged so that incompatible materials are appropriately separated.

All area/ During

construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)/ WSD

 

ü

ü

Implemented

S8.5

General refuse will be stored in enclosed bins or compaction units separately from construction and chemical wastes.

All area/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)/ WSD

 

ü

ü

Implemented,

reminder and observation issued.

S8.5

Adequate number of waste containers will be provided to avoid over-spillage of waste.

All area/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)/ WSD

 

ü

ü

Implemented

DEVB TC(W) No.

8/2010

Enhanced Specification for Site Cleanliness and Tidiness.

S8.5

A reputable waste collector will be employed by the Contractor to remove general refuse from the site, separately from construction and chemical wastes, on a daily basis to minimise odour, pest and litter impacts.

All area/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)/ WSD

 

ü

ü

Implemented

-

S8.5

Recycling bins will be provided at strategic locations within the Site to facilitate recovery of recyclable materials (including aluminium can, wastepaper, glass bottles and plastic bottles) from the Site. Materials recovered will be sold for recycling.

All area/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)/ WSD

 

ü

ü

Implemented

-

S8.5

To avoid any odour and litter impact, accurate number of portable toilets will be provided for workers on-site.

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

-

S8.5

The burning of refuse on construction sites is prohibited by law.

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

Air Pollution Control Ordinance (Cap 311)

S8.7

To facilitate monitoring and control over the contractors’ performance on waste management, a waste inspection and audit programme will be implemented throughout the construction phase.

All facilities/ During construction

ET/ IEC

 

ü

 

Implemented

-

Note: D - Design stage C - Construction O - Operation


 

EIA

Reference

 

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

 

Implementation Status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

Ecology

S9.7

For slope mitigation works within the Clear Water Bay Country Park, to avoid tree felling and damages to trees, the exact locations of the flexible barrier foundation plates, soil nails and rock dowels can be adjusted during detailed design, and a setback distance from existing trees is recommended to be maintained as far as practical. A detailed specification describing the exact locations of the flexible barrier foundation plates, soil nails and rock dowels will be prepared to illustrate how the setback

distance from existing trees would be implemented for tree avoidance.

Slope mitigation works area/ During detailed design/ During construction

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

-

S9.7

Pruning of tree canopies along the alignment of the flexible barriers shall be limited to a minimum.

Slope mitigation works area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
S9.7

The alignment of flexible barriers shall be optimized to preserve all species of conservation interest and minimize the impact to the existing vegetation as far as practicable. All individuals of Marsdenia lachnostoma within the slope mitigation areas shall be retained in- situ, by positioning the alignment of flexible barrier at a minimum 1.5m in a radius away from these individuals.

Slope mitigation works area/ During detailed design/ During construction

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

 

N/A

 

 

 

-

S9.7 and 9.10

At the detailed design stage prior to the commencement of the slope mitigation works, a vegetation survey shall be carried out at the slope mitigation areas within the Clear Water Bay Country Park to assess the condition and identify the location of each individual of Marsdenia lachnostoma and other flora species of conservation interest that may be directly affected by the construction works.

Slope mitigation works area/ During detailed design/ During construction

Contractor(s)

ü

 

 

Implemented

 

 

 

-

S9.7

Temporary fencing will be installed to fence off the concerned species either in groups of individually within the works area and in the close proximity to prevent from being damaged and disturbed during construction. A sign identifying the site shall be attached to the fence and flagging tape shall be attached to the individuals to visualize their locations.

Slope mitigation works area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

 

 

 

-


 

EIA

Reference

 

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

 

Implementation Status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

S9.7 and S9.10

A specification for fencing and demarcating individuals of Marsdenai lachnostoma (or other flora species of conservation interest, if found) adjacent to the proposed alignment of the flexible barriers will be  prepared to

protect the species.

Slope mitigation works area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

 

 

-

S9.7

Induction training shall also be provided to all site personnel in order to brief them on this flora of conservation interest including the locations and their importance.

Slope mitigation works area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

 

-

S9.7

The resident site supervisory staff will closely monitor the

conditions of concerned individuals during construction of flexible barriers in the close proximity.

Slope mitigation works area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

 

-

S9.7

Erect fences along the boundary of the works area before the  commencement  of  works  to  prevent  vehicle

movements and encroachment of personnel onto adjacent areas.

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S9.7

Regularly check the work site boundaries to ensure that they are not breached, and that damage does not occur to surrounding areas.

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)/ Environmental

Team (ET)

 

ü

 

Implemented.

 

-

S9.7

Avoid any damage and disturbance, particularly those caused by filling and illegal dumping, to the surrounding

habitats through proper management of waste disposal.

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S9.7

Reinstate temporarily affected areas, particularly the habitats of plantation and shrubland-grassland immediately after completion of construction works, through on-site tree/shrub planting. The tree/shrub species will be chosen with reference to those in the surrounding area.

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

 

 

-

S9.7

Affected habitats within the Clear Water Bay Country Bay shall be reinstated by hydro-seeding and planting  of

climbers and native shrub seedlings where practical upon completion of the slope mitigation works.

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

 

-

Note: D - Design stage C - Construction O - Operation


EIA

Reference

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

Implementation Status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

 

Landscape & Visual

S11.10 & 11.11

The construction area and area allowed for temporary structures, such as the contractor’s office, will be minimized to a practical minimum. (MM1)

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During operation

WSD/ Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

 

-

S11.10 & 11.11

At the detailed design stage, the design team will seek to minimize the landscape footprint of the Project and above ground facilities, while satisfying all other requirements. (MM2)

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During operation

WSD/ Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

 

-

S11.10 & 11.11

Design principles will be adopted to take into account the surrounding area, particularly Clear Water Bay Country Park behind and the nearby waterfront, with due consideration given to:

-  green roofs where practical (i.e. without equipment on the roof);

-  roadside planting;

-  aesthetic treatment of all structures;

-  vertical greening;

-  screen planting along application site; and

-  landscape enhancement with amenity planting where practical including planting along the edge (site boundary) fence with native shrubs where feasible, to reduce their visual impact and blend them into the surrounding landscape. (MM3)

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During operation

WSD/ Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

 

 

 

 

 

 

-

S11.10 & 11.11

All trees within the Project Site or the potential slope mitigation works area will be carefully protected during construction according to DEVB TCW No. 10/2013 - Tree Preservation (MM4)

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During operation

WSD/ Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

ETWB TCW No.

3/2006 -

Tree Preservation.

S11.10 & 11.11

No tree within the Country Park will be felled. Trees within the Site unavoidably affected by the works will be transplanted where necessary and practical. For trees that need to be felled, compensatory planting will be provided to the satisfaction of relevant Government departments.

A compensatory tree planting proposal including locations of tree compensation will be submitted to seek relevant government department’s approval, in accordance with DEVB TC(W) No. 10/2013. (MM5)

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During operation

WSD/ Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

DEVB TC(W) No.

10/2013


 

EIA

Reference

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

Implementation Status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

S11.10 & 11.11

Any slope mitigation works necessary to address natural terrain hazards, will be minimized to minimize any potential environmental impact to the Country Park e.g. soil nailing and rock stabilization will aim to avoid existing trees e.g. should any restoration of vegetation be necessary, the best planting matrix with native species will be established, with the aim of resembling the existing

vegetation. (MM6)

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During operation

WSD/

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

N/A

 

S11.10 & 11.11

Dredging works for the installation of intake structures and outfall diffusers should be minimized to avoid or reduce any potential environmental impacts to as low as reasonably practicable (ALARP). The intake and outfall structures (e.g. intake openings and diffuser heads) will be prefabricated and transferred to site for installation. (MM7)

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During operation

WSD/ Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

 

S11.10 & 11.11

All night-time lighting will be reduced to a practical minimum both in terms of number of level and will be

hooded and directional. (MM8) units and lux level and will be hooded and directional. (MM8)

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During operation

WSD/ Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

 

-

Note: D - Design stage C - Construction O - Operation


 

EIA

Reference

 

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

 

Implementation Status

 

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

 

Landfill Gas Hazard

S12.7

During all works, safety procedures should be implemented to minimise the risks of fires and explosions, asphyxiation of workers and toxicity effects resulting from contact with contaminated soil and groundwater.

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

-

S12.7

During trenching and excavation as well as creation of confined spaces at near to or below ground level, precautions should be clearly laid down and rigidly Gas detection equipment and appropriate breathing apparatus should be available and used when entering confined spaces or trenches deeper than 1 metre.

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

-

S12.7

The Contractor should make the workers are aware of potential hazards of working in confined spaces (any chamber, manhole or culvert which is large enough to permit access to personnel). Such work in confined spaces is controlled by the Factories and Industrial Undertakings (Confined Spaces) Regulations of the Factories and Industrial Undertakings Ordinance. Following the Safety

Guide to Working in Confined Spaces ensures compliance with the above regulations.

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

-

S12.7

Safety officers, specifically trained with regard to landfill gas and leachate related hazards and the appropriate actions to take in adverse circumstances, should be present on the site throughout the works, in particular,

when works are undertaken below grade.

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

-

S12.7

All personnel who work on site and all visitors to the site should be made aware of the possibility of ignition of gas in the vicinity of the works, the possible presence of contaminated water and the need to avoid physical contact with it.

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

-

S12.7

Monitoring for landfill gas should be undertaken in all excavations, manholes, chambers (particularly during pipe jacking) and any confined spaces through the use of an intrinsically safe portable instrument, appropriately calibrated and capable of measuring the concentrations of

methane. carbon dioxide and oxygen.

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

-


 

EIA

Reference

 

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

 

Implementation Status

 

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

S12.7

Monitoring frequency and areas to be monitored should be specified prior to commencement of groundwork, either by the Safety Officer, or by an appropriately qualified

person. All measurements should be recorded and documented.

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

-

S12.7

Proceed drilling with adequate care and precautions against the potential hazards which may be encountered.

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

-

S12.7

Prior to the commencement of the site works, the drilling contractor should devise a 'method-of- working' statement covering all normal and emergency procedures (including but not limited to number of operatives, experience and special skills of operatives, normal method of operations, emergency procedures, supervisors responsibilities, storage and use of safety equipment, safety procedures and signs, barriers and guarding). The site supervisor and

all operatives must be familiar with this statement.

All area/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

-

S12.7

Where below ground service entries are necessary to the Incoming Switchgear Room, 132 kV Substation and Chlorine Store (I) and (II), the entry point should be sealed to prevent gas entry. In addition, any below grade cable trenches entering the Incoming Switchgear Room and 132

kV Substation can become the pathway for landfill gas and hence grilled metal covers should be used.

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

N/A

-

S12.7

It is recommended regular landfill gas monitoring should be carried out at the Incoming Switchgear Room, 132 kV Substation and Chlorine Store (I) and (II). The monitoring frequency will be monthly for the first year of operation. If the monitoring results show no sign of landfill gas migration, reduce the monitoring frequency to once every

six months.

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

N/A

-

S12.7

The manholes and utility pits within the Project Site and along the fresh water mains. Each manhole/ utility pit should be monitored with two measurements (at mid depth and base). Each measurement should be monitored for a minimum of 10 minutes. A steady reading and peak

reading should be recorded at each manhole/ utility pit

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

-


 

 

EIA

Reference

 

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

 

Implementation Status

 

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

 

and for each measurement. The need for venting the manhole/ utility pit and further monitoring will be reviewed after the initial monitoring.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S12.7

All construction, operation and maintenance personnel working on-site as well as visitors should be made aware of the hazards of landfill gas and its possible presence on- site. This should be achieved through a combination of posting warning signs in prominent places and also by access to detailed information on landfill gas hazards and the designs and procedural means by which these hazards

are being minimized on-site.

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

-

Note: D - Design stage C - Construction O - Operation


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix D

 

Water          Quality           Graphical Presentation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix E

 

Site Inspection Proforma

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table E1         Site Inspection Observation Record

Date

Environmental Observations

Follow-up Status

April 2021

07 April 2021

 

No major observation was reported on the respective day.

 

 

Nil

13 April 2021

20 April 2021

30 April 2021

May 2021

04 May 2021

No major observation was reported on the respective day.

 

Nil

12 May 2021

 

18 May 2021

1. Chemical waste container was observed in the general waste collection area at Combined

Shaft Area (near to seafront)

1. Chemical      drum     was sorted    out    from   the

waste skip.

 

25 May 2021

1. Chemicals were not placed inside a drip tray at drainage channel near to No. 2 water

treatment tank.

1. Drip tray was provided.

31 May 2021

No major observation was reported on the

respective day.

Nil

June 2021

08 June 2021

No major observation was reported on the respective day.

 

Nil

15 June 2021

 

 

 

22 June 2021

1. Overflow of trapped concrete water at sump pit near to worker resting area was observed. More stringent mitigation measure should be implemented to prevent the wastewater discharge into the open channel. The Contractor was reminded to consider capacity of sump pit especially at the area of concrete

washing.

1. Soak/ sump pit excavated to expand, and sandbag were provided to enhance desilting capability.

30 June 2021

No major observation was reported on the

respective day.

Nil

July 2021

06 July 2021

 

No major observation was reported on the respective day.

 

Nil

13 July 2021

20 July 2021


Date

Environmental Observations

Follow-up Status

 

30 July 2021

1. Oil stain/ spillage was observed on multiple

areas of sea surface around Intake Shaft Area. The Main Contractor was reminded to take remediate actions immediately.

1. Oil  stains  cleaned  up

with absorbent.

August 2021

03 August 2021

1.  Chemicals were not placed inside a drip tray

at Product Water Storage Area.

1.  Drip tray provided.

10 August 2021

No major observation was reported on the respective day.

 

Nil

17 August 2021

 

 

24 August 2021

1. Gillies were observed not protected by sandbags and geotextile at Wan Po Road.

1. Road gullies of concern were covered with tarpaulin sheet to avoid soil from dropping in and  silty  runoff  from

flowing in.

 

 

 

31 August 2021

1. Overflowing of concrete washing wastewater was observed at Concrete Washing Area. The Main Contractor was reminded to increase the wastewater holding capacity and add the earth bunds/ sandbags at the exit to prevent intreated  water  overflowing  from  the

construction site.

1. Sandbags               bunds provided to desilt the wastewater          before darning to the perimeter drain.

September 2021

 

 

07 September 2021

1. Trapped general wastes materials were observed in the drainage open channel near to Reverse Osmosis Area. The Main Contractor was  reminded  to  remove  the  trapped

materials to allow efficient drainage.

1.       Trapped materials was removed.

 

 

 

 

 

13 September 2021

1.       Chemical wastes were observed along the general waste sorting area at ActiDAFF Area. The Main Contractor was reminded that chemical wastes should be stored in chemical waste storage container and separately from the general wastes.

2.    General wastes were observed on the sea surface next to the marine barge at Outfall Shaft. The Main Contractor was reminded that all general wastes should be stored in wastes

skips (observation).

1.     Waste removed and separated in proper storage area (i.e.: chemical removed into chemical waste storage container)

2.      Waste was removed.

3.     Wastes in channel were removed.

4.      Chemical removed into

proper storage area.


Date

Environmental Observations

Follow-up Status

 

3. General wastes were found in the open cannel.

These materials should be removed to allow efficient drainage (Between ActiDAFF and Reverses Osmosis Area)

4. Chemicals were found not stored in drip tray

at the derrick barge at Intake Shaft Area

 

21 September 2021

No major observation was reported on the

respective day.

Nil

 

28 September 2021

1. Chemicals were found not stored in drip trays at barge at Intake Shaft Area.

1.         Chemicals were stored in     suitable     storage

area.

October 2021

06 October 2021

No major observation was reported on the

respective day.

Nil

 

 

15 October 2021

1.    The Main Contractor was reminded to add sandbags/earth bunds at the exit of Concrete Washing Area to ensure no effluent should be discharged from the construction site without treatment (Concrete Washing Area)

2.    Chemical container was observed at general waste storage area (Combined Shaft Area)

1.         Sandbags were added.

2.         Chemical waste stored on suitable area for proper disposal.

19 October 2021

No major observation was reported on the

respective day.

Nil

 

29 October 2021

1.    Proper storage for chemicals and chemical waste shall be provided (i.e., drip tray) at

Combined Shaft Area.

 

1.      Drip tray was provided.

November 2021

02 November 2021

No major observation was reported on the

respective day.

Nil

 

09 November 2021

1.    A drum of chemical was observed not placed

on a drip tray at Worker Resting Area near to PWST Area

1.     Chemical was stored in suitable area.

16 November 2021

No major observation was reported on the

respective day.

Nil

 

 

26 November 2021

1.    Chemicals were observed not placed on a drip tray at Worker Area, Reverse Osmosis Area, and Steel Bar Area.

1.     Chemical were arranged to store into a proper storage area asap. After that there is no chemical to be found on the

workplace.


Date

Environmental Observations

Follow-up Status

30 November 2021

No major observation was reported on the

respective day.

Nil

December 2021

 

 

07 December 2021

1. Chemicals were not placed on a drip tray and cap added at Central Chiller Plant Building, metal storage area, between Reverse Osmosis/ActiDAFF Area and Administration

Building

1. Removed the chemical to proper storage area as soon as possible.

 

15 December 2021

1. Chemicals were not placed on a drip tray at metal storage area, near to the area between Combined Shaft Area/ Seafront Area, near to

VTEC Area.

1. Chemicals removed to proper storage area.

22 December 2021

No major observation was reported on the respective day.

 

Nil

31 December 2021

January 2022

04 January 2022

No major observation was reported on the respective day.

 

Nil

11 January 2022

 

 

 

 

18 January 2022

1. It has been observed during the site inspection on 18 January 2022 that there is a new sources of underground seepage marine water in the outfall shaft caisson that was not by-pass through an uncontaminated isolation system. The main contractor was urged to take immediate remediate action to ensure the seepage marine water should be contained in an isolation system before by-

pass through a silt curtain

1. The seepage water is separated.

 

 

26 January 2022

1. The main contractor was reminded that all chemical containers should be placed in drip tray (VTEC Area, Product water Storage Area and Reverse Osmosis Area) & Chemical waste should be stored in an appropriate chemical

waste container at reverse osmosis area

1. Chemical     moved     to proper storage area.

31 January 2022

No major observation was reported on the

respective day.

Nil

February 2022

08 February 2022

 

Nil


 

Date

Environmental Observations

Follow-up Status

17 February 2022

 

No major observation was reported on the respective day.

 

23 February 2022

28 February 2022

March 2022

08 March 2022

1. Drip tray should be provided for chemical

storage.

1.  Chemical    moved    and

stored in proper area.

15 March 2022

 

No major observation was reported on the respective day.

 

Nil

23 March 2022

30 March 2022

April 2022

06 April 2022

 

No major observation was reported on the respective day.

 

 

Nil

12 April 2022

19 April 2022

29 April 2022


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix F

Waste Flow Table

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Contract No. 13/WSD/17

Environmental Management Plan for Design, Build and Operate First Stage of Tseung Kwan O Desalination Plant

 

Appendix F - Monthly Summary Waste Flow Table

 

 

Name of Department: WSD                                                                      Contract No.: 13/WSD/17

 

Monthly Summary Waste Flow Table for 2021 (year)

 

 

 

 

Month

Actual Quantities of Inert C&D Materials Generated Monthly

Actual Quantities of C&D Wastes Generated Monthly

 

Total Quantity Generated

Hard Rock and Large Broken Concrete

 

Reused in the Contract

 

Reused in other Projects

 

Disposed as Public Fill

 

Imported Fill

 

Metals

 

Paper/ cardboard packaging

Plastics

 

(see Note 3)

 

Chemical Waste

 

Others, e.g. general refuse

(in '000kg)

(in '000kg)

(in '000kg)

(in '000kg)

(in '000kg)

(in '000kg)

(in '000 kg)

(in '000kg)

(in '000kg)

(in '000kg)

(in '000kg)

Jan

11823.060

0.000

0.000

11816.130

6.930

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

73.960

Feb

434.090

0.000

0.000

434.090

0.000

0.000

14.767

0.123

0.008

0.000

45.080

Mar

91.710

0.000

0.000

0.000

91.710

0.000

0.002

0.155

0.010

0.000

122.940

Apr

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

28.931

0.057

0.002

0.000

89.450

May

1557.500

0.000

0.000

0.000

1557.500

0.000

0.005

0.108

0.009

0.000

70.750

Jun

4278.380

0.000

0.000

0.000

4278.380

0.000

0.001

0.088

0.005

0.000

91.540

Sub-total

18184.740

0.000

0.000

12250.220

5934.520

0.000

43.706

0.530

0.034

0.000

493.720

Jul

365.150

0.000

0.000

0.000

365.150

0.000

0.003

0.120

0.005

0.000

65.770

Aug

42.340

0.000

0.000

0.000

42.340

0.000

0.000

0.001

0.006

0.000

74.070

Sep

66.690

0.000

0.000

0.000

66.690

0.000

0.004

0.002

0.003

0.000

75.880

Oct

578.870

0.000

0.000

0.000

578.870

0.000

0.006

0.510

0.018

0.000

88.390

Nov

470.660

0.000

0.000

0.000

470.660

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

162.500

Dec

457.090

0.000

0.000

0.000

457.090

0.000

0.000

0.130

0.030

0.000

131.270

Total

20165.540

0.000

0.000

12250.220

7915.320

0.000

43.718

1.293

0.096

0.000

1091.600

Notes:                                          (1) The performance targets are given in Section 1.69 of Specification B

(2)   The waste flow table shall also include C&D materials that are specified in the Contract to be imported for use at the Site.

(3)   Plastics refer to plastic bottles/containers, plastic sheets/ foam from packaging material

 

* The data will be reviewed in next month.

 

 


Contract No. 13/WSD/17

Environmental Management Plan for Design, Build and Operate First Stage of Tseung Kwan O Desalination Plant

 

Appendix F - Monthly Summary Waste Flow Table

 

 

Name of Department: WSD                                                                                           Contract No.: 13/WSD/17

 

Monthly Summary Waste Flow Table for 2022 (year)

 

 

 

 

Month

Actual Quantities of Inert C&D Materials Generated Monthly

Actual Quantities of C&D Wastes Generated Monthly

 

Total Quantity Generated

Hard Rock and Large Broken Concrete

 

Reused in the Contract

 

Reused in other Projects

 

Disposed as Public Fill

 

Imported Fill

 

Metals

 

Paper/ cardboard packaging

 

Plastics (see Note 3)

 

Chemical Waste

 

Others, e.g. general refuse

(in '000kg)

(in '000kg)

(in '000kg)

(in '000kg)

(in '000kg)

(in '000kg)

(in '000 kg)

(in '000kg)

(in '000kg)

(in '000kg)

(in '000kg)

Jan

233.850

0.000

0.000

0.000

233.850

0.000

0.000

0.069

0.005

0.000

109.020

Feb

175.850

0.000

0.000

0.000

175.850

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.296

293.130

Mar

68.790

0.000

0.000

0.000

68.790

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

54.140

Apr

29.050

0.000

0.000

0.000

29.050

0.000

0.001

0.165

0.004

0.000

113.780

May

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jun

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sub-total

594.800

0.000

0.000

0.000

594.800

0.000

0.001

0.234

0.009

0.296

570.070

Jul

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aug

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sep

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oct

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nov

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dec

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

594.800

0.000

0.000

0.000

594.800

0.000

0.001

0.234

0.009

0.296

570.070

Note:                                      (1) The performance targets are given in Section 1.69 of Specification B

(2)  The waste flow table shall also include C&D materials that are specified in the Contract to be imported for use at the Site.

(3)  Plastics refer to plastic bottles/containers, plastic sheets/ foam from packaging material


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix G

 

Summary of Exceedances

 

 

 


 

Table G1          Cumulative Statistics on Exceedances

 

 

 

Environmental Monitoring

 

 

Parameter

No. of non-Project related exceedance in the reporting period

 

Total No. of non- Project related exceedance in the reporting period

No. of Project related exceedance in the reporting period

 

Total No. of Project related exceedance in the reporting period

 

 

Total No. recorded since the project commencement

AL

LL

AL

LL

Noise

Leq (30min)

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

 

Water Quality

DO

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Turbidity

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

SS

537

369

906

0

0

0

913

pH

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

 

 

Landfill Gas

O2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

CH4

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

CO2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix H

Complaint Log


 

 

 

 

 

Statistical Summary of Environmental Complaints

 

 

 

Reporting Period

Environmental Complaint Statistics

Frequency

Cumulative

Complaint Nature

 

1 April 2021

-

30 April 2022

 

0

 

 

0

 

 

N/A

 

 

Statistical Summary of Environmental Summons

 

 

 

Reporting Period

Environmental Summons Statistics

Frequency

Cumulative

Details

 

1 April 2021

-

30 April 2022

 

 

0

 

 

0

 

 

N/A

 

 

Statistical Summary of Environmental Prosecution

 

 

 

Reporting Period

Environmental Prosecution Statistics

Frequency

Cumulative

Details

 

1 April 2021

-

30 April 2022

 

 

0

 

 

0

 

 

N/A

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix I

 

Event / Action Plan for Noise and Water Quality Monitoring Exceedance

 

 

 

 

 


Table I1          Event and Action Plan for Construction Noise Monitoring

Event

Action

ET

IEC

ER

Contractor

Action Level

1.      Carry out investigation to identify the source and cause of the complaint/ exceedance(s)

2.      Notify IEC, ER, and Contractor and report the results of investigation to the Contractor, ER and the IEC

3.      Discuss with the Contractor and IEC for remedial measures required

4.      If the complaint is related to the Project, conduct additional monitoring for checking mitigation effectiveness and report the findings and results to the IEC, ER and the Contractor

1.       Review the analyzed results submitted by the ET

2.       Review the proposed remedial measures by the Contractor and advise the ER accordingly

3.       Supervise the implementation of remedial measures

1.     Confirm receipt of Notification of Exceedance in writing

2.     Require Contractor to propose remedial             measures              for the analyzed noise problem

3.     Ensure remedial measures are properly implemented

1.     Submit noise mitigation proposals, if required, to the IEC and ER

2.     Implement noise mitigation proposals

Limit Level

1.      Carry out investigation to identify the source and cause of the exceedance

2.      Notify IEC, ER, Project Proponent, EPD and Contractor

3.      Repeat measurements to confirm findings

4.      Provide investigation report to IEC, ER, EPD and Contractor he causes of the exceedances

5.      If the exceedance is related to the Project, assess effectiveness by additional monitoring

6.      Report the remedial action implemented and the additional monitoring results to IEC, EPD, ER and Contractor

7.      If exceedance stops, cease additional monitoring

1.     Review the analyzed results submitted by the ET

2.     Discuss the potential remedial measures with ER, ET Leader and Contractor

3.     Review Contractors remedial actions whenever necessary to assure their effectiveness and advise the ER accordingly

4.     Supervise the implementation of remedial measures

1.     Confirm receipt of Notification of Exceedance in writing

2.     Require the Contractor to propose remedial measures for the analyzed noise problem

3.     Ensure remedial measures are properly implemented

4.     If exceedance continues, consider what activity of the work is responsible and instruct the Contractor, in agreement with the Project Proponent, to stop that activity of work until the exceedance is abated

1.     Take immediate action to avoid further exceedance

2.     Submit proposals for remedial actions to IEC and ER within 3 working days of notification

3.     Implement the agreed proposals

4.     Resubmit proposals if problem still not under control

5.     Stop the relevant activity of works as determined by the Project Proponent until the exceedance is abated


Table I2          Event and Action Plan for Water Quality Monitoring

Event

Action

ET

IEC

Contract(s)

ER

Action Level being exceeded by one sampling day

1.      Repeat in situ measurement on the next day of exceedance to confirm findings;

2.      Check monitoring data, plant, equipment and Contractor(s)’s working methods;

3.      Identify source(s) of impact and record in notification of exceedance;

4.      Inform IEC, Contractor(s) and ER.

1.      Check monitoring data submitted by ET and Contractor(s)’s            working methods;

2.      Inform EPD.

1.      Confirm receipt of notification of exceedance in writing;

2.      Check plant and equipment and rectify unacceptable practice

1.   Confirm receipt of notification of exceedance in writing.

Action                  Level being               exceeded by two or more consecutive sampling days

1.      Repeat in situ measurement on the next day of exceedance to confirm findings;

2.      Check monitoring data, plant, equipment and Contractor(s)’s working methods;

3.      Identify source(s) of impact and record in notification of exceedance;

4.      Inform IEC, Contractor(s) and ER;

5.      Discuss with IEC and Contractor(s) on additional mitigation measures and ensure that they are implemented

1.      Check monitoring data submitted by ET and Contractor(s)’s            working methods;

2.      Inform EPD;

3.      Discuss with ET and Contractor(s) on additional mitigation measures and advise ER accordingly;

4.      Assess the effectiveness of the implemented            mitigation measures

1.      Confirm receipt of notification of exceedance in writing;

2.      Check plant and equipment and rectify unacceptable practice;

3.      Consider changes of working methods;

4.      Discuss with ET and IEC on additional mitigation measures and propose them to ER within 3 working days;

5.      Implement the agreed

1.   Confirm receipt of notification of exceedance in writing;

2.   Discuss with the IEC on the proposed additional mitigation measures and agree on the mitigation measures to be implemented.

3.   Ensure additional mitigation measures           are           properly implemented.

Limit Level being exceeded by one sampling day

4.      Repeat in situ measurement on the next day of exceedance to confirm findings;

5.      Check monitoring data, plant, equipment and Contractor(s)’s working methods;

6.      Identify source(s) of impact and record in notification of exceedance;

7.      Inform IEC, Contractor(s) and ER;

8.      Discuss with IEC and Contractor(s) on additional mitigation measures and ensure that they are implemented

1.      Check monitoring data submitted by ET and Contractor(s)’s            working methods;

2.      Inform EPD;

3.      Discuss with ET and Contractor(s) on additional mitigation measures and advise ER accordingly;

4.      Assess the effectiveness of the implemented            mitigation measures.

1.      Confirm receipt of notification of exceedance in writing;

2.      Check plant and equipment and rectify unacceptable practice;

3.      Critically review the need to change working methods;

4.      Discuss with ET and IEC on additional mitigation measures and propose them to ER within 3 working days;

5.      Implement the agreed

1.   Confirm receipt of notification of exceedance in writing;

2.   Discuss with the IEC on the proposed additional mitigation measures and agree on the mitigation measures to be implemented.

3.   Ensure additional mitigation measures           are           properly implemented.

4.   Request Contractor(s) to critically review the working methods.

 

Event

Action

ET

IEC

Contract(s)

ER

Limit Level being exceeded by two or                       more

consecutive sampling days

1.      Repeat in situ measurement on the next day of exceedance to confirm findings;

2.      Check monitoring data, plant, equipment and Contractor(s)’s working methods;

3.      Identify source(s) of impact and record in notification of exceedance;

4.      Inform IEC, Contractor(s) and ER;

5.      Discuss with IEC and Contractor(s) on additional mitigation measures and ensure that they are implemented

1.      Check monitoring data submitted by ET and Contractor(s)’s            working methods;

2.      Inform EPD;

3.      Discuss with ET and Contractor(s) on additional mitigation measures and advise ER accordingly;

4.      Assess the effectiveness of the implemented            mitigation measures.

1.      Confirm receipt of notification of exceedance in writing;

2.      Check plant and equipment and rectify unacceptable practice;

3.      Critically review the need to change working methods;

4.      Discuss with ET and IEC on additional mitigation measures and propose them to ER within 3 working days;

5.      Implement the agreed mitigation measures.

6.      As directed by ER, slow down or stop all or part of the marine construction

works/ production volume of the desalination plant until no exceedance of Limit Level.

1.   Confirm receipt of notification of exceedance in writing;

2.   Discuss with the IEC on the proposed additional mitigation measures and agree on the mitigation measures to be implemented.

3.   Ensure additional mitigation measures           are           properly implemented.

4.   Request Contractor(s) to critically review the working methods;

5.   Consider and instruct, if necessary, the Contractor(s) to slow down or to stop all or part of the marine construction

works/production volume of the desalination plant until no exceedance of Limit Level.