Contents
Page
2.3 Construction Programme and
Activities
3 STATUS
OF ENVIRONMENTAL LICENSES, NOTIFICATION AND PERMITS
4.4 Monitoring
Parameters, Frequency and Duration
4.6 Monitoring Schedule for the
Reporting month
5.4 Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and
Duration
5.6 Monitoring
Schedule for the Reporting Month
8 ENVIRONMENTAL SITE INSPECTION AND AUDIT
9 IMPLEMENTATION STATUS OF
ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION MEASURES
10 SUMMARY OF EP SUBMISSION IN THE REPORTING MONTH
11 ENVIRONMENTAL NON-CONFORMANCE
11.1 Summary of Monitoring Exceedances
11.2 Summary of Environmental
Non-Compliance
11.3 Summary of Environmental Complaints
11.4 Summary of Environmental Summon and
Successful Prosecutions
12.1 Construction Programme for the Next
Month
12.2 Key Issues for the Coming Month
12.3 Monitoring Schedule for the Next
Month
13 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
List of Tables
Table 2.1 Contact
Information of Key Personnel
Table
3.1 Status
of Environmental Licenses, Notifications and Permits
Table
4.1 Air
Quality Monitoring Equipment
Table
4.2 Location
of Air Quality Monitoring
Table
4.3 Air
Quality Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration
Table
4.4 Summary
of 1-hr TSP Monitoring Results
Table
4.5 Summary
of 24-hr TSP Monitoring Results
Table
5.1 Noise
Monitoring Equipment
Table
5.2 Location
of Noise Monitoring
Table
5.3 Noise
Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration
Table
5.4 Summary
of Noise Monitoring Results
Table 8.1 Observations and
Recommendations of Site Audit
Table
10.1 Status
of Required Submission under Environmental Permit
List
of Figures
Figure 2 Air
and Noise Monitoring Locations
List of Appendices
Appendix A Construction Programme
Appendix B Project Organization Structure
Appendix C Calibration Certificates of Monitoring
Equipment
Appendix D EM&A Monitoring Schedules
Appendix E Meteorological Data Extracted from Hong
Kong Observatory
Appendix F Air Quality Monitoring Results and their
Graphical Presentation
Appendix G Summary of Event and Action Plan
Appendix H Noise Monitoring Results and their
Graphical Presentation
Appendix I Not Used
Appendix J Not
Used
Appendix L Implementation Schedule of
Environmental Mitigation Measures (EMIS)
Appendix M Not Used
Appendix N Statistics on Complaints, Notifications
of Summons and Successful Prosecutions
The Entrusted
Portion of Widening of Tolo Highway / Fanling Highway between Island House
Interchange and Fanling Stage 2 (hereafter called ¡§the Project¡¨) covers part of
the construction of the widening
of Tolo Highway / Fanling Highway between Island House Interchange and Fanling
which aimed to widen Tolo Highway and Fanling Highway to dual 4-lane
carriageway in order to alleviate the current traffic congestion problems and
to cope with the increasing transport demands to and from the urban areas and
also cross boundary traffic. The
Project covers construction activities at Yuen Leng along the existing Fanling
Highway.
The
impact EM&A for the Project includes air quality, noise and water quality
monitoring. The EM&A programme
commenced on 5 November 2013.
This
report documents the findings of EM&A works conducted in June 2019. As informed by the Contractor, the major
activities in the reporting month were:
Remaining
Works of Kiu Tau Footbridge.
No exceedance of Action and Limit Level was
recorded for 24-hour TSP monitoring at the monitoring location AM1(SR77) in the
reporting month.
No
exceedance of Action and Limit Level was recorded for 1-hour TSP monitoring at
the monitoring location AM1(SR77) in the reporting month.
No
noise complaint was received in the reporting month, so no Action Level
exceedance was recorded. Also, no Limit
Level exceedance of noise monitoring was recorded in the reporting month.
The box culvert
works have been completed in the end of March 2017. The 4-week post
construction water quality monitoring has been completed in the end of April
2017 in the same manner as the impact monitoring.
No complaint,
notification of summons and successful prosecution was received in the
reporting month.
The remaining
construction works in the coming reporting month are anticipated to include:
Potential environmental impacts arising from the above construction
activities are anticipated to be mainly associated with construction dust,
noise, water quality and waste management.
1.1.1
Chun Wo
Construction & Engineering Co Ltd (Chun Wo) was commissioned by the Civil
Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) as the Civil Contractor for the Entrusted
Portion of Widening of Tolo Highway / Fanling Highway between Island House
Interchange and Fanling Stage 2. Meinhardt
Infrastructure & Environment Ltd (MIEL) has been appointed by Chun Wo as
the Environmental Team (ET) to fulfill the corresponding EM&A requirements
pursuant to Environmental Permit No. EP-324/2008/E
in accordance with the Updated EM&A Manual (dated October 2013) for
Widening of Tolo Highway/Fanling Highway between Island House Interchange and
Fanling Stage 2. The EM&A
programme commenced on 5 November 2013.
1.2.1
This
is the monthly EM&A Report which summaries the impact monitoring results
and audit findings for the Project during the reporting month of June 2019.
1.3.1
This monthly
EM&A Report comprises the following sections:
Section 1:
Introduction
Section 2: Project
Information
Section 3: Status
of Environmental Licenses, Notifications and Permits
Section 4: Air
Quality Monitoring
Section 5: Noise
Monitoring
Section 6: Water
Monitoring
Section 7: Waste
Management
Section 8:
Environmental Site Inspection and Audit
Section 9: Implementation
Status of Environmental Mitigation Measures
Section 10: Summary
of EP Submission in the Reporting Month
Section 11: Environmental
Non-Conformance
Section 12: Future
Key Issues
Section 13:
Conclusions and Recommendations
2.1.1
Tolo Highway and
Fanling Highway are expressways in the North East New Territories connecting
Sha Tin, Tai Po and Fanling. These
highways form a vital part of the strategic Route 1, which links Hong Kong
Island to Shenzhen. At present,
this section of Route 1 is a dual 3-lane carriageway. However, at several major interchanges
along this section of Route 1, the highway is only dual-2 lane. Severe congestion is a frequent
occurrence during peak periods, particularly in the Kowloon bound direction.
2.1.2
The objective of
the Widening of Tolo Highway / Fanling Highway between Island House Interchange
and Fanling is to widen Tolo Highway and Fanling Highway to dual 4-lane
carriageway in order to alleviate the current traffic congestion problems and
to cope with the increasing transport demands to and from the urban areas and
also cross boundary traffic.
2.1.3
The construction
works for the Widening of Tolo Highway / Fanling Highway between Island House
Interchange and Fanling are to be delivered in 2 stages:
Stage
1 ¡V Construction works between Island House Interchange and Tai Hang; and
Stage 2 ¡V Construction works between Tai
Hang and Wo Hop Shek Interchange.
2.1.4
The construction
works of Stage 1 under the EP commenced in November 2009 and was planned to be
completed in December 2013 tentatively.
The works of Stage 2 was planned to commence in November 2013 and
complete by end of 2016. Hyder-Arup-Black
and Veatch Joint Venture (HABVJV) was appointed by the Highways Department
(HyD) as the consultants for the design and construction assignment for the Project. Mott MacDonald Hong Kong Ltd is the
Independent Environmental Checker (IEC) of both Stage 1 and Stage 2 works.
2.1.5
A portion of Stage
2 works of Widening of Tolo Highway / Fanling Highway between Island House
Interchange and Fanling (hereafter called ¡§the Project¡¨) is entrusted to the
contractor of Contract No. CV/2012/09 Liantang / Heung Yuen Wai Boundary
Control Point Site Formation and Infrastructure Works Contract 3, i.e. Chun Wo. AECOM Asia Co Ltd was appointed by the
CEDD as the consultant for the design and construction assignment for the
Liantang development.
2.1.6
The Project is a
Designated Project under the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (EIAO) (Cap.
499). An Environmental Impact
Assessment (EIA) Report together with an Environmental Monitoring and Audit
(EM&A) Manual were approved on 14 July 2000 (Register Number: EIA-043/2000). The Project is governed by an
Environmental Permit (EP) (EP-324/2008) which was granted on 23 December 2008. A variation of EP (VEP) was applied and the
VEP (EP-324/2008/A) was subsequently granted on 31 January 2012. An additional VEP has been applied on 24
February 2014 and the VEP (EP-324/2008/B) was subsequently granted on 17 March
2014. Furthermore, an additional VEP has been applied on 9
March 2015 and the VEP (EP-324/2008/C) was subsequently granted on 27 March 2015.
The
previous VEP (EP-324/2008/D) was granted on 27
August 2015. The current VEP (EP-324/2008/E) was granted on 26 January 2017.
2.2.1
The major
construction activities under the Entrusted Portion of Widening of Tolo Highway
/ Fanling Highway between Island House Interchange and Fanling Stage 2 include:
At-Grade
Road Works ¡V Temporary and permanent road formation, pipe laying, road drainage,
footpath and noise barrier construction;
Demolition
of existing Kiu Tau Footbridge and Footbridge Reprovision; and
Box
Culvert Extension ¡V Flow diversion of existing stream, excavation, sub-base and
blinding, base, wall and top slab construction.
2.2.2
Figure
1
shows the works areas for the Entrusted Portion of Widening of Tolo Highway /
Fanling Highway between Island House Interchange and Fanling Stage 2.
2.3.1
The remaining
construction activities undertaken in the reporting month are summarized below:
¡P
Road Pavement Works;
¡P
Water Main Laying Works
;
¡P
Road Drainage Works; and
¡P
Remaining Works of Kiu
Tau Footbridge.
2.3.2
The
construction programme is presented in Appendix A.
2.4.1
The
project organization structure is shown in Appendix B. The
key personnel contact names and numbers for the Project are summarised in Table 2.1.
Table
2.11 Contact
Information of Key Personnel
Party |
Role |
Position |
Name |
Telephone |
Fax |
AECOM |
Engineer¡¦s
Representative |
Senior Resident
Engineer |
Mr. Alan Lee |
2171 3303 |
2171
3498 |
Resident
Engineer (Environmental) |
Mr.
Perry Yam |
2171
3350 |
|||
Mott
MacDonald |
Independent
Environmental Checker (IEC) |
IEC |
Mr.
Steven Tang |
2828
5920 |
2827
1823 |
Chun Wo |
Contractor |
Site Agent |
Mr. Daniel Ho |
2638 6144 |
2638 7077 |
Environmental Officer |
Mr. Yang Ran |
2638
6147 |
|||
Environmental Supervisor |
Mr. Franki Leung |
2638 7005 |
|||
Meinhardt |
Environmental
Team (ET) |
ET
Leader |
Mr.
Fredrick Leong |
2859
1739 |
2540
1580 |
3.1.1
The relevant environmental
licenses, permits and/or notifications on environmental protection for this
Project and valid in the reporting month are summarized in Table 3.1.
Table 3.1 Status of Environmental Licenses, Notifications and Permits
Permit / License No. / Notification / Reference No. |
Valid Period |
Status |
Remarks |
|
From |
To |
|||
Environmental Permit |
||||
EP-324/2008/E |
26 Jan 2017 |
-- |
Granted on 26 Jan 2017 |
|
Construction Noise
Permit |
||||
GW-RN0693-18 |
18 Dec
2018 |
25 May
2019 |
Valid |
For
lane shifting work of Fanling Highway bothbound. |
GW-RN0694-18 |
19 Dec
2018 |
25 May
2019 |
Valid |
For
loading and unloading along Fanling Highway both bounds. |
GW-RN0696-18 |
19 Dec
2018 |
25 May
2019 |
Valid |
For
connection of DN600 Watermain near Kau Lung Hang. |
GW-RN0699-18 |
18 Dec
2018 |
25 May
2019 |
Valid |
For
road diversion and maintenance of Fanling Highway bothbound. |
GW-RN0058-19 |
25 Feb
2019 |
24 Aug
2019 |
Valid |
For
general works at the northward of site office. |
GW-RN0064-19 |
6 March
2019 |
5 Sep
2019 |
Valid |
For
general works at the southward of site office. |
GW-RN0067-19 |
22 Feb
2019 |
21 Aug
2019 |
Valid |
Parapet
installation works and remedial works on Tai Wo Service Road East, Fanling
Highway and MTRC¡¦s East Rail Line. |
GW-RN0208 -19 |
6 Apr 2019 |
5 Oct
2019 |
Valid |
For
sampling works at Fanling Highway Bothbound. |
GW-RN0310 -19 |
26 May
2019 |
25 Nov
2019 |
Valid |
For
lane shifting work of Fanling Highwaay bothbound. |
GW-RN0312-19 |
26 May
2019 |
25 Nov
2019 |
Valid |
For
loading and unloading along Fanling Highway bothbound. |
GW-RN0313-19 |
26 May
2019 |
25 Nov
2019 |
Valid |
For
road diversion and maintenance of Fanling Highway bothbound. |
Wastewater
Discharge License |
||||
WT00032188-2018 |
Sep 2018 |
31 Aug 2023 |
Valid |
-- |
Chemical
Waste Producer Registration
|
||||
5113-634-C3817-01 |
7 Oct 2013 |
-- |
Valid |
-- |
Billing
Account for Construction Waste Disposal |
||||
7017914 |
2 Aug 2013 |
-- |
Account Active |
-- |
Notification
Under Air Pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation |
||||
-- |
31 Jul 2013 |
30 Jul 2019 |
Notified |
-- |
4.1.1
In
accordance with the Updated EM&A Manual, 1-hr and 24-hr total suspended
particulate (TSP) levels at the designated air quality monitoring station are required. Impact 24-hour TSP monitoring should be
carried out for at least once every 6 days. For the 1-hr TSP impact monitoring, the
sampling frequency of at least three times in every 6 days should be undertaken
when the highest dust impact occurs.
4.2.1
The
1hr- TSP and 24-hr TSP air quality monitoring were performed using a High
Volume Sampler (HVS), of which its location and operation satisfy, as far as
practicable, all the requirements as specified in the Updated EM&A Manual. The brand and model of the equipment are
given in Table 4.1.
Table 4.1 Air Quality Monitoring Equipment
Equipment |
Brand
and Model |
Quantity |
Serial Number |
High Volume Sampler |
Tisch Total Suspended Particulate Mass Flow Controlled High
Volume Air Sampler (Model No. TE-5170 MFC) |
1 |
2359 |
Handheld TSP meter |
TSI AM520 |
1 |
5201735006 |
4.2.2
The
HVS and its accessories were maintained in good working condition, such as
replacing motor brushes routinely and checking electrical wiring to ensure a
continuous power supply.
4.2.3
Calibration
of the HVS (five point calibration) using Calibration Kit was carried out every
two months. The HVS calibration
orifice will be calibrated annually.
Calibration certificate of the TE-5025A Calibration Kit and the HVS are
provided in Appendix C.
4.2.4
The electricity
supply of HVS
at AM1(SR77) was suspended from 16 May
2019 and was no longer available. In order to have a more secure electricity supply,
an alternative Handheld
TSP meter was proposed to use for the temporary monitoring of 24-hr & 1hr air quality from 22
May 2019. In this regard, IEC and ER have no adverse comment on it. And
Calibration certificates of the Handheld TSP meter are provided in Appendix
C.
4.3.1
Air
quality monitoring was conducted at the location specified in the Updated
EM&A Manual. Table 4.2 describes the
details of the air quality monitoring station with its location as shown in Figure
2.
Table 4.2 Location of Air Quality Monitoring
Air Monitoring Station ID |
Monitoring
Location |
Description |
AM1(SR77)
* |
Yuen
Leng 2 * |
Residential,
Ground floor |
Remark:
* Location
and Station / ASR ID as identified in Updated EM&A Manual / EIA Report for
Widening of Tolo Highway/Fanling Highway between Island House Interchange and
Fanling
4.4.1
Table 4.3 summarizes the
monitoring parameters, frequency and duration of impact TSP monitoring.
Table 4.3 Air Quality Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration
Parameter |
Frequency
and Duration |
1-hour
TSP |
At
least three times in every 6 days should be undertaken when the highest dust
impact occur |
24-hour
TSP |
Once
every 6 days |
4.5.1
With
the consideration of criteria stated in the Updated EM&A Manual, the HVS
was installed in the vicinity of the air sensitive receivers.
4.5.2
The
relevant data including temperature, pressure, weather conditions, elapsed-time
meter reading for the start and stop of the sampler, identification and weight
of the filter paper, and any special phenomena observed were recorded. The weather information was referenced
from Hong Kong Observatory (http://www.weather.gov.hk/wxinfo/pastwx/extractc.htm).
4.5.3
A
HOKLAS accredited laboratory with constant temperature and humidity control,
and equipped with necessary measuring and conditioning instruments, to handle
the 24-hr TSP samples, was employed for sample analysis.
4.5.4
Filter
papers of size 8"x10" were labelled before sampling. They were inspected to be clean with no
pin holes and conditioned in a humidity controlled chamber for over 24-hr and
were pre-weighed before use for the sampling.
4.5.5
The
24-hr TSP levels were measured by following the standard high volume sampling
method for TSP as set out in the Title 40 of the United States Code of Federal
Regulations, Chapter 1 (Part 50), Appendix B. TSP was sampled by drawing air through a
conditioned, pre-weighted filter paper inside the HVS at a controlled air flow
rate. After 24-hr sampling, the
filter papers loaded with dust were kept in a clean and tightly sealed plastic
bag, and then returned to the laboratory for reconditioning in the humidity
controlled chamber followed by accurate weighing by an electronic balance with
a readout down to 0.1 mg.
4.5.6
All
the collected samples were kept in a good condition for 6 months before
disposal.
4.5.7
For
1-hr TSP monitoring, monitoring methodology is the same as 24-hr TSP monitoring
which has been presented in Section 4.5.1 to Section
4.5.6,
but with sampling period changed to 1 hour.
4.6.1
As informed by the contractor, all major construction
activities of the Entrusted Portion Project of Section 1A and 1B were
substantially completed on 28 September 2018 and 3 October 2018 respectively.
In such regard, the EM&A Programme of the captioned project, including
monthly EM&A reporting and the corresponding environmental
monitoring and audit works, is no longer required and we proposed to cease it
by the end of December 2018 and we have
submitted the termination proposal to EPD on 24 December 2018. And EPD are
replied the EM&A monitoring shall only be terminated when insignificant
environmental impacts of the remaining outstanding construction works are
expected and agreement of EPD. After that we have submitted the termination
proposal to EPD on 4 April 2019 again. EPD replied we need to provide the Final
EM&A Report to facilitate their consideration for the termination on 14 May
2019. Therefore, the EM&A monitoring and audit works will be ceased upon
EPD¡¦s approval for the termination proposal is approved. The tentative schedule for environmental
monitoring for the reporting month is provided in Appendix D.
4.6.2
Meteorological
data extracted from Hong Kong Observatory for the reporting month is
provided in Appendix E.
4.7.1
The
monitoring results for 1-hr and 24-hr TSP are summarised in Table 4.4 and Table 4.5 respectively. Detailed air quality monitoring results
and the graphical presentation of air quality monitoring data for the current
and past three reporting months are presented in Appendix F.
Table 4.4 Summary of 1-hr TSP Monitoring Results
ASR ID |
Average (mg/m3) |
Range (mg/m3) |
Action Level (mg/m3) |
Limit Level (mg/m3) |
AM1(SR77) * |
67.3 |
38.7-95.2 |
292.7 |
500 |
Remark:
* Station /
ASR ID as identified in Updated EM&A Manual / EIA Report for Widening of
Tolo Highway/Fanling Highway between Island House Interchange and Fanling
Table 4.5 Summary of 24-hr TSP Monitoring Results
ASR ID |
Average (mg/m3) |
Range (mg/m3) |
Action Level (mg/m3) |
Limit Level (mg/m3) |
AM1(SR77) * |
62.6 |
44.4-104.8 |
170.3 |
260 |
Remark:
* Station /
ASR ID as identified in Updated EM&A Manual / EIA Report for Widening of
Tolo Highway/Fanling Highway between Island House Interchange and Fanling
- No data was
provided on 16 May 2019 due to the electricity supply was suspended.
4.7.2
No exceedance of Action and Limit Level was recorded for
24-hour TSP monitoring at the monitoring location AM1(SR77) in the reporting
month.
4.7.3
No exceedance of Action and Limit Level was recorded for
1-hour TSP monitoring at the monitoring location AM1(SR77) in the reporting month.
4.7.4
The
Event and Action Plan for the occurrence of non-compliance of the air quality
criteria is annexed in Appendix G.
4.7.5
No
exceedance of Action and Limit
Level was recorded for 1-hour TSP monitoring the monitoring location
AM1(SR77) in the reporting month.
5.1.1
In
accordance with the Updated EM&A Manual, the impact noise monitoring
frequency shall depend on the scale of the construction activities. An initial guide on the regular
monitoring frequency should be at least once per week when noise generating
activities are underway.
5.2.1
Noise
monitoring was performed using a sound level meter at the monitoring station. The sound level meter deployed complies with
the International Electrotechnical Commission Publications 651:1979 (Type 1)
and 804:1985 (Type 1) specifications.
An acoustic calibrator was deployed to check the sound level meter at a
known sound pressure level. The
brand and model of the equipment is given in Table 5.1.
Table 5.1 Noise Monitoring Equipment
Equipment |
Brand and Model |
Quantity |
Serial Number |
Sound Level Calibrator |
Rion (Model No. NC-74) |
1 |
3485729634678506 |
Sound Level Meter |
Rion (Model No. NL-52) |
1 |
01143484 |
5.2.2
The
sound level calibrator and sound level meter were verified by a certified
laboratory every year. Calibration
certificates of the sound level meter and acoustic calibrator are provided in Appendix
C.
5.3.1
Impact
noise monitoring was conducted at the location specified in the Updated
EM&A Manual. Table 5.2 describes the
details of the noise monitoring station with its location as shown in Figure
2.
Table 5.2 Location of Noise Monitoring
NSR ID |
Monitoring Location |
Description |
M1(SR77) * |
Yuen Leng 2 * |
Residential, Ground floor |
Remark:
* Location and
Station / NSR ID as identified in Updated EM&A Manual / EIA Report for
Widening of Tolo Highway/Fanling Highway between Island House Interchange and
Fanling
5.4.1
Table 5.3 summarizes the
monitoring parameters, frequency and duration of impact noise monitoring.
Table 5.3 Noise Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration
Parameter and Duration |
Frequency |
30-mins
measurement at between 0700 and 1900 on normal weekdays. Leq, L10 and L90 would be recorded. |
At
least once per week |
5.5.1
The
monitoring procedures are summarised as follows:
¡P
The
sound level meter was set on a tripod at a height of 1.2 m above the ground for free-field
measurements at monitoring station SR77;
¡P
The
battery condition was checked to ensure good functioning of the meter;
¡P
Parameters
such as frequency weighting, the time weighting and the measurement time were
set as follows:
¡P
Frequency
weighting: A
¡P
Time
weighting: Fast
¡P
Parameters:
Leq, L10 and L90
¡P
Time
measurement: Leq(30-minutes) during non-restricted hours i.e. 07:00 ¡V 19:00 hrs
on normal weekdays
¡P
Prior
to and after each noise measurement, the meter was calibrated using the
acoustic calibrator for 94dB(A) at 1000 Hz. If the difference in the calibration
level before and after measurement was more than 1dB(A), the measurement would
be considered invalid and repeat of noise measurement would be required after
re-calibration or repair of the equipment.
¡P
At
the end of the monitoring period, the Leq, L10 and L90 were recorded. In addition, site conditions and noise
sources were recorded on a standard record sheet.
¡P
A
façade correction of +3dB (A) shall be made to the noise parameter obtained by
free field measurement.
5.6.1
The
schedule for environmental monitoring for the reporting month is provided in Appendix
D. Meteorological
data extracted from Hong Kong Observatory for the reporting month
is provided in Appendix E.
5.7.1
The
monitoring results for noise are summarized in Table 5.4
and the monitoring results
and
the graphical presentation of noise level for the current and past three reporting
months are
presented in Appendix H.
Table 5.44 Summary of Noise Monitoring Results
Noise Monitoring Station ID |
Average, dB(A), Leq (30min) (2) |
Range, dB(A), |
Action Level |
Limit Level, dB(A) |
M1(SR77) (1) |
66.0 |
63.5-69.0 |
When
one documented valid complaint is received |
75 |
Remark:
(1) Station / NSR ID as identified in
Updated EM&A Manual / EIA Report for Widening of Tolo Highway/Fanling
Highway between Island House Interchange and Fanling
(2) +3dB(A) façade correction included
5.7.2
Major
noise sources during the noise monitoring included construction activities of
the Project and that along Tai Wo Service Road East, and nearby traffic noise.
5.7.3
No
noise complaint was received in the reporting month, so no Action Level
exceedance was recorded. Also, no Limit
Level exceedance of noise monitoring was recorded in the reporting month.
5.7.4
The
Event and Action Plan for the occurrence of non-compliance of the noise
criteria is annexed in Appendix
G.
6.1.1
The box culvert
works had been completed in March 2017. The
4-week post-construction water quality monitoring at I5 was completed in 28 April
2017.
7.1.1
The
Contractor has registered as a chemical waste producer of the Project. The C&D materials and waste sorting were
carried out on-site. Receptacles
were provided for general refuse collection.
7.1.2
As
advised by the Contractor, a total of 1345m3 of
excavated material has been generated. 1345m3 of
inert C&D materials was disposed of
at public fill to Tuen Mun Area 38. 0m3 of
inert
C&D materials were reused on site. 115m3 of
general refuse was disposed of
at North East New Territories (NENT) Landfill. No plastic was collected by
recycling contractor in the reporting month. No paper/cardboard packaging was
collected by recycling contractor in the reporting month. No metal was collected
by recycling contractor in the reporting month. No chemical waste was collected by
licensed contractor in the reporting period. Details of the waste management
data are presented in Appendix K.
Table 8.11 Observations and Recommendations of
Site Audit
Parameters |
Date |
Observations and Recommendations |
Follow-up |
Air Quality |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Noise |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Water Quality |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Waste/ Chemical Management |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Landscape
& Visual |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Permits
/ Licenses |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
|
9.1.1
The
Contractor has implemented the relevant environmental mitigation measures as specified
in the EIA Reports, EPs and updated EM&A Manual. The implementation status of
environmental mitigation measures during the reporting period is summarized in Appendix
L.
10.1.1
The
status of the required submission under the EP during the reporting period is
summarized in Table 10.1.
Table 10.1 Status of Required Submission under Environmental Permit
EP Condition |
Submission |
Submission Date |
Condition 3.3 |
Monthly EM&A Report for May2019 |
11 June 2019
|
11.1.1 No exceedance of
Action and Limit Level were recorded for 24-hour TSP monitoring at the
monitoring location AM1(SR77) in the reporting month.
11.1.2
No
exceedance of Action and Limit Level was recorded for 1-hour TSP monitoring at
the monitoring location AM1(SR77) in the reporting month.
11.1.3
No
noise complaint was received in the reporting month, so no Action Level
exceedance was recorded. Also, no
Limit Level exceedance of noise monitoring was recorded in the reporting
month.
11.1.4
The 4-week post-construction water quality monitoring at I5 was completed
in April 2017.
11.2.1
No environmental non-compliance was recorded in the reporting month. The cumulative statistics are provided
in Appendix N.
11.3.1
No
environmental complaints were received in the reporting month. The cumulative
statistics are provided in Appendix N.
11.4.1
No
environmental related prosecution or notification of summons was received in
the reporting month. The cumulative
statistics are provided in Appendix N.
12.1.1
The
remaining construction works in the coming reporting month are
anticipated to include:
¡P
Road Pavement Works;
¡P
Water Main Laying Works;
¡P
Road Drainage Works; and
¡P
Remaining works of Kiu Tau Footbridge.
12.2.1
Key issues to be
considered in the coming month are anticipated to include:
¡P
Properly
maintain all drainage facilities and wheel washing facilities on site;
¡P
Expose
slopes and dusty stockpile should be covered up properly if no work will be
conducted;
¡P
Good
housekeeping should be maintained and general refuse should be removed
regularly; and
¡P
Watering shall be enhanced over the construction site.
12.3.1
The tentative schedule for environmental monitoring for the coming month
is provided in Appendix D.
13.1.1
The
construction phase EM&A programme of the Project commenced on 5 November
2013.
13.1.2
The
1-hr TSP, 24-hr TSP, noise and water quality monitoring were carried out in the
reporting period.
13.1.3
No
exceedance of Action and Limit Level was recorded for 24-hour TSP monitoring at
the monitoring location AM1(SR77) in the reporting month.
13.1.4
No
exceedance of Action and Limit Level was recorded for 1-hour TSP monitoring at
the monitoring location AM1(SR77) in the reporting month.
13.1.5
No
noise complaint was received in the reporting month, so no Action Level
exceedance was recorded. Also, no
Limit Level exceedance of noise monitoring was recorded in the reporting month.
13.1.6
The
4-week post-construction water quality monitoring at I5 was completed in April
2017.
13.1.7
Four
(4) environmental
site inspections
were carried out in the reporting month.
Recommendations on remedial actions were given to the Contractors for
the deficiencies identified during the site audit.
According
to the environmental site inspections performed in the reporting month, no following recommendation
was provided.