Table
of Contents
Page
2.......... Project
Information
2.3 Construction
Programme and Activities
2.5 Status of
Environmental Licences, Notification and Permits
3.......... Environmental Monitoring
Requirements
3.1 Construction Dust
Monitoring
3.2 Construction Noise
Monitoring
4.......... Implementation
Status of Environmental Mitigation Measures
5.......... Monitoring
Results
5.1 Construction Dust
Monitoring
5.2 Regular
Construction Noise Monitoring
6.......... ENVIRONMENTAL
SITE INSPECTION AND AUDIT
7.......... Environmental Non-conformance
7.1 Summary of
Monitoring Exceedances
7.2 Summary of
Environmental Non-Compliance
7.3 Summary of
Environmental Complaints
7.4 Summary of
Environmental Summon and Successful Prosecutions
8.1 Construction
Programme for the Next Three Months
8.2 Key Issues for the
Coming Month
8.3 Monitoring
Schedule for the Coming Month
9.......... ConclusionS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
List of Tables
Table 2.1........... Construction
Activities in the reporting month
Table 2.2........... Contact Information of Key Personnel
Table 2.3........... Status of Environmental Licenses, Notifications and Permits
Table 3.1 ......... Air Quality Monitoring Equipment
Table 3.2 ......... Location of Construction Dust Monitoring Station
Table 3.3 ......... Noise
Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration
Table 3.4 ......... Noise Monitoring Equipment for Regular Noise Monitoring
Table 3.5 ......... Noise
Monitoring Stations during Construction Phase
Table 3.6 ......... Noise
Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration
Table 4.1........... Status of Required
Submission under Environmental Permit
Table 5.1 ......... Summary of
24-hour TSP Monitoring Result in the Reporting Period
Table 5.2 ......... Summary of
1-hour TSP Monitoring Result in the Reporting Period
Table 5.3 ......... Summary of
Construction Noise Monitoring Results in the Reporting Period
Table 6.1 ......... Observations
and Recommendations of Site Audit
Table 8.1........... Construction
Activities in the coming three months
List of Figures
Site Layout Plan |
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Location of Air Quality Monitoring Station |
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Locations of Noise Monitoring Station |
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List
of Appendices
Construction Programme |
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Project Organization Structure |
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Implementation Schedule of Environmental Mitigation Measures |
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Summary of Action and Limit Levels |
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Calibration Certificates of Equipment |
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EM&A Monitoring Schedules |
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Air Quality Monitoring Results and their Graphical Presentations |
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Noise Monitoring Results and their Graphical Presentations |
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Event and Action Plan Cumulative Statistics on Complaints, Notification of Summons and
Successful Prosecutions |
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Monthly Summary Waste Flow Table Shatin to Central Link (Hung Hom – Admiralty Section) Kai Tak Barging
Facility under FEP-01/436/2012/F Monthly EM&A Report for June 2022 |
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Central Kowloon Route – Kai Tak West (CKR-KTW; Contract No.
HY/2014/07) (hereafter called “the Project”) covers part of the construction of
the Central Kowloon Route (CKR).
The Project comprises
the follow works:
·
50x30m access
shaft with noise enclosure at Ma Tau Kok (MTK);
·
100m long
cut-and-cover (C&C) tunnel at MTK;
·
Demolition
and re-provisioning of MTK Public Pier;
·
160m long
underwater tunnel (UWT) (Stage 1);
·
210m long
UWT (Stage 2);
·
60m long
C&C tunnel at Kai Tak;
·
130m long
depressed road and 200m long underpass at Kai Tak;
·
390m long
underground tunnel ventilation adit at Kai Tak;
·
Seawall
demolition and construction of new landing steps; and
·
Barging
Point enclosure and conveyor system.
The EM&A programme commenced on 4 April 2018.The impact EM&A for the Project includes
air quality and noise monitoring.
This is the 51st
monthly EM&A Report presenting the EM&A works carried out during the
period between 1 and 30 June 2022. As informed by the Contractor, major
activities in the reporting period were:
Locations |
Site Activities |
Kai Tak |
·
Tunnel walkway construction; ·
Road pavement at underpass and depressed road; ·
Precast profile barrier installation at underpass and depressed road; ·
Excavation at At-grade Road. |
Ma Tau Kok |
·
TTM implementation; ·
Piling works for MTK C&C Tunnel; ·
Excavation at MTK C&C Tunnel; ·
Decking and ELS installation at MTK C&C Tunnel. |
Kowloon Bay |
·
Tunnel walkway construction and road pavement at Stage 1 UWT; ·
Piling Works for Stage 2 UWT; ·
Lifting Tower, Rail, Cradle and wall tie installation at Stage 2 UWT; ·
Modular strutting installation at Stage 2 UWT. |
Breaches of Action and Limit Levels for Air Quality
All 24-hour TSP result was below the Action and Limit Levels at all
monitoring locations in the reporting month.
All 1-hour TSP result was below the Action and Limit Levels at all monitoring
locations in the reporting month.
Breaches of Action and Limit Levels for Noise
Regular Noise Monitoring
No exceedance of Limit level of noise was recorded in the reporting
month.
Complaint, Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecution
No environmental related complaints, notification of summons and
successful prosecution were received
in the reporting month.
Reporting Changes
No report changes in the reporting period.
Future Key Issues
Key issues to be
considered in the next three months included:
Locations |
Site Activities |
Kai Tak |
- Precast profile barrier installation; - Road Pavement at underpass,
depressed road and C&C; - Excavation at At-grade road; - Base slab and wall
construction at At-grade road. |
Ma Tau Kok |
- TTM implementation; - Pre-grouting works for pipe
piling works of MTK C&C Tunnel - Piling works for cut and
cover Tunnel; - Excavation at MTK C&C Tunnel; - Decking and ELS installation
at MTK C&C Tunnel. |
Kowloon Bay |
- Tunnel walkway construction
and road pavement at Stage 1 UWT; - Precast profile barrier
installation at Stage 1 UWT; - Piling Works at Stage 2 UWT; - Temporary Reclamation at
Stage 2 UWT; - Rail, Cradle
and wall tie installation at Stage 2 UWT - Modular strutting
installation at Stage 2 UWT; - Dredging of marine sediment
at Stage 2 UWT. |
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Section 1:
Introduction
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Section 2:
Project Information
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Section 3:
Environmental Monitoring Requirement
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Section 4:
Implementation Status of Environmental Mitigation Measures
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Section 5:
Monitoring Results
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Section 6:
Environmental Site Inspection and Audit
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Section 7: Environmental Non-conformance
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Section 8: Future
Key Issues
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Section 9:
Conclusions and Recommendations
(a)
construction of approximately 160m long
cut-and-cover tunnel and 370m long underwater tunnel between the tunnel section
at Ma Tau Kok and the depressed road of the CKR within Kai Tak Development;
(b)
reconstruction of the seawall at Ma Tau
Kok public pier, and the sloping seawall at the Former Kai Tak Airport Runway;
(c)
construction of approximately 125m long
depressed road and 200m long underpass of the CKR within Kai Tak Development;
(d)
construction of approximately 360m long
underground tunnel ventilation adit of the CKR;
(e)
reconstruction of Kowloon City Ferry
Pier Public Transport Interchange; and
(f)
other associated works.
Table 2.1 Construction Activities in the reporting month
Locations |
Site Activities |
Kai
Tak |
·
Tunnel walkway construction; ·
Road pavement at underpass and depressed road; ·
Precast profile barrier installation at underpass and depressed road; ·
Excavation at At-grade Road. |
Ma
Tau Kok |
·
TTM implementation; ·
Piling works for MTK C&C Tunnel; ·
Excavation at MTK C&C Tunnel; ·
Decking and ELS installation at MTK C&C Tunnel. |
Kowloon
Bay |
·
Tunnel walkway construction and road pavement at Stage 1 UWT; ·
Piling Works for Stage 2 UWT; ·
Lifting Tower, Rail, Cradle and wall tie installation at Stage 2 UWT; ·
Modular strutting installation at Stage 2 UWT. |
Table 2.2 Contact Information of Key Personnel
Party |
Role |
Position |
Name |
Telephone |
Fax |
Arup-Mott
MacDonald Joint Venture |
Residential
Engineer (ER) |
Engineer’s
Representative |
Mr. Jeffrey
Lau |
2268 3640 |
2268 3954 |
ERM |
Independent
Environmental Checker (IEC) |
Independent
Environmental Checker |
Ms. Mandy To |
2271 3113 |
3015 8052 |
Gammon |
Contractor |
Contracts Manager |
Mr. Kin Fai Tam |
2516 8823 |
2516 6260 |
Environmental Manager |
Ms Michelle Tang |
9267 8866 |
2516 6260 |
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AECOM |
Contractor’s
Environmental Team (ET) |
ET Leader |
Mr. Y T Tang |
3922 9393 |
2317 7609 |
Table 2.3 Status of Environmental Licenses, Notifications and Permits
Permit / License No. / Notification/
Reference No. |
Valid Period |
Status |
Remarks |
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From |
To |
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Further Environmental Permit |
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FEP-01/457/2013/C |
28 Feb 2018 |
End of Project |
Valid |
-- |
Wastewater Discharge License |
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WT00030290-2018 |
22 Mar 2018 |
31 May 2023 |
Valid |
Ma Tau Kok |
WT00030668-2018 |
27 Apr 2018 |
30 Apr 2023 |
Valid |
Site Office at Kai Tak West |
WT00030358-2018 |
27 Apr 2018 |
30 Apr 2023 |
Valid |
Kai Tak West |
WT00030330-2018 |
27 Apr 2018 |
30 Apr 2023 |
Valid |
Kowloon Bay |
Construction Noise Permit |
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GW-RE0045-22 |
2 Feb 2022 |
1 Aug 2022 |
Valid |
General Works at Ma Tau Kok |
GW-RE0483-22 |
17 May 2022 |
15 Nov 2022 |
Valid |
General Works at Kai Tak |
GW-RE0425-22 |
21 May 2022 |
20 Aug 2022 |
Valid |
General Works at Stage 1 Underwater Tunnel |
GW-RE0372-22 |
30 Apr 2022 |
29 Aug 2022 |
Superseded by
GW-RE0585-22 |
General Works at Stage 2 Underwater Tunnel |
GW-RE0585-22 |
17 Jun 2022 |
16 Oct 2022 |
Valid |
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PP-RE0002-22 |
31 Jan 2022 |
30 Jul 2022 |
Valid |
Percussive Piling at Stage 2 Underwater Tunnel |
Chemical
Waste Producer Registration |
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5118-247-G2347-47 |
30 Jan 2018 |
End of Project |
Valid |
-- |
5118-247-G2347-48 |
30 Jan 2018 |
End of Project |
Valid |
-- |
Marine Dumping Permit |
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-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
-- |
Billing Account for Construction
Waste Disposal |
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7029909 |
22 Jan 2018 |
End of Project |
Account Active |
-- |
7031949 |
29 May 2022 |
28 Aug 2022 |
Account Active |
Billing Account for Disposal of Construction Waste (by
vessels) |
Notification Under Air Pollution
Control (Construction Dust) Regulation |
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429442 |
5 Jan 2018 |
5 Jul 2025 |
Notified |
-- |
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Monitoring Requirements
Monitoring Equipment
Table 3.1 Air Quality Monitoring Equipment
Tisch
Total Suspended Particulate Mass Flow Controlled High Volume Air Sampler |
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Calibration
Kit (24-hour
TSP) |
TISCH
Environmental Orifice |
Portable
direct reading dust meter |
Sibata
Digital Dust Monitor |
Monitoring Locations
Table 3.2 Location of Construction Dust Monitoring Station
Location |
Monitoring Station |
Description |
E-A14a
[1] |
Block
B of Merit Industrial Centre |
Rooftop
(13/F) |
[1] The air monitoring station
proposed in the EM&A Manual (i.e. Wyler Gardens
with ID: E-A14) was not available for impact dust monitoring, therefore impact
monitoring was conducted at E-A14a as an alternative which was agreed by the
ER, IEC and EPD.
Monitoring
Methodology
(a)
The HVS
was installed in the vicinity of the air sensitive receivers. The following criteria were considered in the
installation of the HVS as far as practicable: -
(i)
A horizontal platform with
appropriate support to secure the sampler against gusty wind was provided.
(ii)
Two samplers should
not be placed less than 2m apart from each other;
(iii)
The distance between the HVS and
any obstacles, such as buildings, was at least twice the height that the
obstacle protrudes above the HVS.
(iv)
A minimum of 2 meters separation
from walls, parapets and penthouse for rooftop
sampler.
(v)
A minimum of 2 meters separation
from any supporting structure, measured horizontally is required.
(vi)
No furnace or incinerator flues
nearby.
(vii)
Airflow around the sampler was
unrestricted.
(viii)
The sampler was located more than
20 meters from any dripline.
(ix)
Any wire fence and gate, required
to protect the sampler, did not obstruct the monitoring process.
(x)
Permission was obtained to set up
the samplers and access to the monitoring station.
(xi)
A secured supply of electricity
was obtained to operate the sampler.
(b)
Preparation
of Filter Papers
(i)
Glass fibre filters, G810 were
labelled and sufficient filters that were clean and without pinholes were
selected.
(ii)
All filters were equilibrated in
the conditioning environment for 24 hours before weighing. The conditioning
environment temperature was around 25 °C and not variable by more than ±3 °C;
the relative humidity (RH) was < 50% and not variable by more than ±5%. A
convenient working RH was 40%.
(iii)
All filter papers were prepared
and analysed by ALS Technichem
(HK) Pty Ltd., which is a HOKLAS accredited laboratory and has comprehensive quality assurance and quality control programmes.
(c)
Field
Monitoring
(i)
The power
supply was checked to ensure the HVS works properly.
(ii)
The filter holder and the area
surrounding the filter were cleaned.
(iii)
The filter holder was removed by
loosening the four bolts and a new filter, with stamped number upward, on a
supporting screen was aligned carefully.
(iv)
The filter was properly aligned
on the screen so that the gasket formed an airtight seal on the outer edges of
the filter.
(v)
The swing bolts were fastened to
hold the filter holder down to the frame.
The pressure applied was sufficient to avoid air leakage at the edges.
(vi)
Then the shelter lid was closed
and was secured with the aluminium strip.
(vii)
The HVS was warmed-up for about 5
minutes to establish run-temperature conditions.
(viii)
A new flow rate record sheet was
set into the flow recorder.
(ix)
On site temperature and
atmospheric pressure readings were taken and the flow rate of the HVS was
checked and adjusted at around 1.3 m3/min, and complied with the
range specified in the EM&A Manual (i.e. 0.6-1.7 m3/min).
(x)
The programmable digital timer
was set for a sampling period of 24 hrs, and the starting time, weather
condition and the filter number were recorded.
(xi)
The initial elapsed time was
recorded.
(xii)
At the end of sampling, on site
temperature and atmospheric pressure readings were taken and the final flow
rate of the HVS was checked and recorded.
(xiii)
The final elapsed time was
recorded.
(xiv)
The sampled filter was removed
carefully and folded in half length so that only surfaces with collected
particulate matter were in contact.
(xv)
It was then placed in a clean
envelope and sealed.
(xvi)
All monitoring information was
recorded on a standard data sheet.
(xvii)
Filters were then sent to ALS Technichem (HK) Pty Ltd. for analysis.
(d)
Maintenance
and Calibration
(i)
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.
(ii)
HVSs were calibrated using
TE-5025A Calibration Kit upon installation and thereafter at bi-monthly
intervals.
(iii)
Calibration certificate of the TE-5025A Calibration Kit and the HVSs are provided in
Appendix E.
(a)
Measuring Procedures
The measuring procedures of the 1-hour dust meter are in accordance with
the Manufacturer’s Instruction Manual as follows:
(i)
Turn the power on.
(ii)
Close the air collecting opening cover.
(iii)
Push the “TIME SETTING” switch to [BG]
(iv)
Push “START/STOP”
switch to perform background measurement for 6 seconds.
(v)
Turn the knob at SENSI ADJ position to insert
the light scattering plate.
(vi)
Leave the equipment for 1 minute upon “SPAN
CHECK” is indicated in the display.
(vii)
Push “START/STOP” switch to perform automatic
sensitivity adjustment. This measurement takes 1 minute.
(viii)
Pull out the knob and return it to MEASURE
position.
(ix)
Push the “TIME SETTING” switch the time set
in the display to 3 hours.
(x)
Lower down the air collection opening cover.
(xi)
Push “START/STOP” switch to start
measurement.
(b)
Maintenance and
Calibration
(i)
The 1-hour TSP meter was
calibrated at 1-year intervals against a continuous particulate TEOM Monitor,
Series 1400ab. Calibration certificates of the Laser Dust Monitors are
provided in Appendix
E.
Monitoring Schedule for the
Reporting Month
Monitoring Requirements
Table 3.3 Noise Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration
Parameter and Duration |
Frequency |
30-mins
measurement at each monitoring station between 0700 and 1900 on normal
weekdays. Leq, L10 and L90 would be
recorded. |
At least once per week |
Table 3.4 Noise Monitoring Equipment for Regular Noise Monitoring
B&K (Model No. 2250 & 2270) |
|
Acoustic
Calibrator |
Rion (Model No.
NC-74) & B&K (Model No. 4231) |
Monitoring Locations
Table 3.5 Noise Monitoring Stations during Construction Phase
Location |
Monitoring Station |
Description |
Measurement |
E-N12a [1] |
19 Hing Yan Street |
Rooftop (9/F) |
Façade |
E-N21a [1] |
Block B of Merit Industrial Centre |
Rooftop (13/F) |
Free field[2] |
Notes:
[1] The noise monitoring stations proposed in
the EM&A Manual (i.e. Grand Waterfront Tower 3
with ID: E-N12 and Hang Chien Court Block J with ID: E-N21) were not available
for impact noise monitoring, therefore impact monitoring was conducted at
E-N12a and E-N21a as an alternative which
was agreed by the ER, IEC and EPD.
[2] A
correction of +3 dB(A) was made to the free field measurements.
Monitoring
Parameters, Frequency and Duration
Table 3.6 Noise Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration
Location |
Parameter and Duration |
Frequency |
E-N12a
and E-N21a |
30-mins measurement at each
monitoring station between 0700 and 1900 on normal weekdays. Leq,
L10 and L90 would be recorded. |
At
least once per week |
Monitoring Methodology
(a)
The sound level meter was set on
a tripod at a height of 1.2 m above the ground.
(b)
Façade measurement was made at
E-N12a.
(c)
Free field measurements was made at monitoring location E-N21a. A correction of +3
dB(A) shall be made to the free field measurements.
(d)
The battery condition was checked to ensure the correct
functioning of the meter.
(e)
Parameters such as frequency
weighting, the time weighting and the measurement time were set as follows:
(i)
frequency weighting
(ii)
time weighting: Fast
(iii)
time measurement: Leq(30-minutes)
during non-restricted hours i.e. 0700 – 1900 on normal
weekdays.
(f)
Prior to and after each noise
measurement, the meter was calibrated using the acoustic calibrator for 94
dB(A) at 1000 Hz. If the difference in
the calibration level before and after measurement was more than 1 dB(A), the
measurement would be considered invalid and repeat of noise measurement would
be required after re-calibration or repair of the equipment.
(g)
During the monitoring period, the
Leq, L10 and L90 were recorded. In addition, site conditions and noise
sources were recorded on a standard record sheet.
(h)
Noise measurement was paused
during periods of high intrusive noise (e.g. dog
barking, helicopter noise) if possible. Observations were recorded when
intrusive noise was unavoidable.
(i)
Noise monitoring was cancelled in
the presence of fog, rain, wind with a steady speed exceeding 5m/s, or wind
with gusts exceeding 10m/s.
(a)
The
microphone head of the sound level meter was
cleaned with soft cloth at regular intervals.
(b)
The meter
and calibrator were sent to the supplier or HOKLAS laboratory to check and
calibrate at yearly intervals.
(c)
Calibration
certificates of the sound level meters and
acoustic calibrators are provided in Appendix
E.
Monitoring Schedule for the
Reporting Month
Table 4.1 Status of Required Submission under Environmental Permit
EP Condition |
Submission |
Submission
Date |
Condition 3.4 of |
Monthly EM&A Report
for May 2022 |
14 June 2022 |
Table 5.1 Summary of 24-hour
TSP Monitoring Result in the Reporting Period
ID |
Average (mg/m3) |
Range (mg/m3) |
Action Level (mg/m3) |
Limit Level (mg/m3) |
E-A14a |
18.0 |
8.0
– 25.4 |
197.3 |
260 |
Table 5.2 Summary of 1-hour TSP Monitoring Result in the Reporting Period
ID |
Average (mg/m3) |
Range (mg/m3) |
Action Level (mg/m3) |
Limit Level (mg/m3) |
E-A14a |
62.5 |
60.4
– 66.1 |
302.4 |
500 |
Table 5.3 Summary of Construction Noise Monitoring Results in the Reporting Period
ID |
Range, dB(A), Leq (30
mins) |
Limit Level, dB(A), Leq
(30 mins) |
E-N12a |
67.9
– 71.3 |
75 |
E-N21a |
64.4
– 66.1 |
75 |
Table 6.1 Observations and Recommendations of Site Audit
Parameters |
Date |
Observations and Recommendations |
Follow-up |
Air Quality |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Noise |
8
June 2022 |
Reminder · The Contractor was reminded to
provide noise mitigation measures for the excavator at MTK. |
The item was rectified by
the Contractor on |
22
June 2022 |
· Breaker operated without noise
reduction measure was observed at tunnel of Kai Tak. The Contractor was
advised to provide sound-proof fabric to the breaker head. |
The item was rectified by
the Contractor on |
|
Water Quality |
1
June 2022 |
Reminder · The Contractor was reminded to clean
the floating refuse at Stage 2 marine platform. |
The item was rectified by
the Contractor on |
8
June 2022 |
Reminder · The Contractor was reminded to
remove the floating refuse at Stage 2 marine platform. |
The item was rectified by
the Contractor on |
|
15
June 2022 |
· Oil stain was observed at Stage 2
marine platform. The Contractor should provide precautionary measure to
prevent oil leakage. |
The item was rectified by
the Contractor on |
|
22 June 2022 |
· Oil leaked at the
connection point of oil pump was observed at Stage 2 marine platform. The Contractor was
advised to replace a suitable oil fitting at the connection point to prevent
oil leakage. |
The item was rectified by
the Contractor on |
|
29
June 2022 |
· Wastewater leaked from the
boundary of construction site was observed at MTK. The Contractor was advised
to provide bounding at the boundary of construction site. |
The item was rectified by
the Contractor on |
|
Waste/ Chemical Management |
1
June 2022 |
Reminder · The Contractor was reminded to
provide precautionary measure e.g. drip tray for the
chemicals at Stage 1 UWT. |
The item was rectified by
the Contractor on |
22
June 2022 |
· General refuse and unknown liquid
container placed on the ground was observed at tunnel of Kai Tak. The
Contractor was advised to remove the waste and improve the housekeeping. |
The item was rectified by
the Contractor on |
|
29 June
2022 |
· Chemical container stored without
drip tray was observed at MTK. The Contractor was advised to provide a drip
tray to the chemical stored onsite. |
The item was rectified by
the Contractor on |
|
Landscape & Visual |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Permits/ Licenses |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Table 8.1 Construction Activities in the coming three months
Locations |
Site Activities |
Kai
Tak |
-
Precast profile barrier installation; -
Road Pavement at underpass, depressed road and C&C; -
Excavation at At-grade road; - Base
slab and wall construction at At-grade road. |
Ma
Tau Kok |
-
TTM implementation; -
Pre-grouting works for pipe piling works of MTK C&C Tunnel -
Piling works for cut and cover Tunnel; -
Excavation at MTK C&C Tunnel; -
Decking and ELS installation at MTK C&C Tunnel. |
Kowloon
Bay |
-
Tunnel walkway construction and road pavement at Stage 1 UWT; -
Precast profile barrier installation at Stage 1 UWT; -
Piling Works at Stage 2 UWT; -
Temporary Reclamation at Stage 2 UWT; - Rail,
Cradle and wall tie installation at Stage 2 UWT -
Modular strutting installation at Stage 2 UWT; -
Dredging of marine sediment at Stage 2 UWT. |