TABLE OF CONTENTS
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. Basic Project Information.. 6
2. Environmental
Status. 1010
3. Monitoring
Results. 1111
4. Summary
of Complaints, Notification of Summons and Prosecutions. 1616
5. EM&A
Site Inspection.. 16
6. Future
Key Issues. 17
7. Conclusion
and Recommendations. 18
List
of Appendices
A. Alignment and Works Area for the Contract No. HY/2018/02
B. Construction Programme
C. Project Organization Chart
D. Dust Event-Action Plan (EAP)
E. Noise Event-Action Plan (EAP)
F. Environmental Mitigation Implementation Schedule (EMIS)
G. Monitoring Schedules of the Reporting Month
H. Calibration Certificate (Air Monitoring)
I. The Certification of Laboratory with HOKLAS Accredited Analytical
Tests
J. Location Plan of Air Quality Monitoring Station
K. Monitoring Data (Air Monitoring)
L. Waste Flow Table
M. Statistics
on Complaint, Notifications of Summons and Successful
Prosecutions
N. Monitoring Schedule of the Coming Month
Executive Summary
A.1
Alchmex – Paul Y Joint Venture (“Contractor”) commenced
the construction works of Highway Department (HyD) Central Kowloon Route
Contract No. HY/2018/02 – Section of Kai Tak East (“The Project”) on 9
September 2019. This is the 14th monthly Environmental Monitoring
and Audit (EM&A) report presenting the EM&A works carried out during
the period from 1 Oct 2020 to 31 Oct 2020.
A.2
A summary of major Construction activities by
Contractor for the Project during the reporting month is listed below.
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Construction Activities undertaken
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·
Bored Pile at Portion 1A, 2B, 3B & Kai
Cheung Loop Road.
·
Foundation Work for the Foot Bridge at Kai Fuk
Road.
·
Sheetpiling Works for Adit at Area 1D3.
·
Sheetpiling Works for Underpass at Portion 3B.
·
Construction of Marine Platform at Kai Tak
Nallah
·
Reconstruction of Box Culvert at Portion 2B
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A.3
A summary of regular construction dust
monitoring activities in this reporting period is listed below:
Construction dust
(24-hour TSP) monitoring
Construction dust (1-hour
TSP) monitoring
A.4
Joint weekly site inspections were conducted by
representatives of Environmental team (ET), Contractor and Engineer on 7, 14, 21 and 28 October 2020. Also, a
joint site inspection with Independent Environmental Checker (IEC) was
undertaken on 14 October 2020. Details of the audit findings and implementation
status are presented in Section 5.
A.5
Bi-weekly inspection of the implementation of
landscape and visual mitigation measures by ET was conducted on 14 and 28 October 2020. Details of the
audit findings and implementation status are presented in
Section 5.
A.6
Details of waste management are presented in
Section 3.
A.7
No exceedance of the Action and Limit Levels of
24-hour TSP and 1-hour TSP monitoring were recorded during the reporting month.
A.8
No complaint or non-compliance was received in
the reporting month.
A.9
No notification of summons and prosecution was
received in the reporting period.
A.10 A summary of Construction Activities provided by Contractor in next
reporting month is listed below:
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Construction Activities to be undertaken
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·
Bored Pile at Portion 1A, 2B, 3B & Kai
Cheung Loop Road.
·
Foundation Work for the Foot Bridge at Kai Fuk
Road.
·
Sheetpiling Works for Adit at Area 1D3.
·
Sheetpiling Works for Underpass at Portion 3B.
·
Construction of Marine Platform at Kai Tak
Nallah
·
Reconstruction of Box Culvert at Portion 2B
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1.1.
Central Kowloon Route (CKR) is a 4.7 km long
dual 3-lane trunk road in Central Kowloon linking Yau Ma Tei Interchange in
West Kowloon with the road network on Kai Tak Development and Kowloon Bay in
East Kowloon.
1.2.
The Central Kowloon Route – Design and Construction
Environmental Impact Assessment Report (Register No.: AEIAR-171/2013) was
approved with conditions by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) on 11
July 2013. An Environmental Permit (EP 457/2013) was issued on 9 August 2013. Variations of EP (VEP) was subsequently applied for and the latest
EP (EP-457/2013/C) was issued by EPD on 16 January 2017.
1.3. The construction of the CKR had been divided into different
sections. This Contract No. HY/2018/02 – Section of Kai Tak East (KTE) covers part of the construction activities
located at Kai Tak under the EP which includes:
ž Section
of Kai Tak East
i.
construction of an approximately 700m long dual
2-lane Central Kowloon Route mainline at Kai Tak, including at-grade roads and
bridges;
ii.
construction of Kai Tak Interchange, including
bridges, underpass, and associated at-grade slip roads, connecting the Central
Kowloon Route with the existing road network;
iii.
construction of a footbridge, and
demolition/backfill of an existing subway across Kai Fuk Road;
iv.
realignment of existing Kai Fuk Road, Kai Cheung
Road and Kai Cheung Road/Kai Fuk Road loop road;
v.
reconstruction of an approximately 30m long
existing multi-cell box culvert;
vi.
construction of an approximately 130m long
underground ventilation and E&M audit;
vii.
construction of Ring Road Underpass, connecting
Central Kowloon Route mainline and Central Kowloon Route Administration
Building;
viii.
junction improvement works at existing Wang
Kwong Road/Kai Cheung Road and Wang Kwong Road/Lam Hing Street junctions;
ix.
arrangement and implementation of cross boundary
disposal of construction and demolition materials; and
x.
associated roadworks, drainage, waterworks,
landscaping works, geotechnical works, and electrical and mechanical works.
The alignment and works area for the Contract No. HY/2018/02 - are shown in Appendix A.
1.4.
A summary of major construction activities
provided by the Contractor in this reporting period is shown in Table 1.1. The construction programme is presented
in Appendix B.
Table 1.1 Summary of Construction Activities provided by
Contractor during this Reporting Month.
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Construction Activities undertaken
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·
Bored Pile at Portion 1A, 2B, 3B & Kai
Cheung Loop Road.
·
Foundation Work for the Foot Bridge at Kai Fuk
Road.
·
Sheetpiling Works for Adit at Area 1D3.
·
Sheetpiling Works for Underpass at Portion 3B.
·
Construction of Marine Platform at Kai Tak
Nallah
·
Reconstruction of Box Culvert at Portion 2B
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1.5. The project organisational chart specifying management structure and
contact details are shown in Appendix C.
1.6. A summary of the valid permits, licences, and /or notifications on
environmental protection for this Project is presented in Table 1.2
Table 1.2 Summary of the Status of Valid Environmental Licence,
Notification, Permit and Documentations
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Permit/ Licences/ Notification
/Reference No.
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Valid Period
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Status
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Remark
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From
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To
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Environmental Permit
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EP-457/2013/C
|
23 Apr 2019
|
End of Project
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Valid
|
-
|
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Wastewater Discharge License
|
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WT00035029-2019
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17 Dec 2019
|
31 Dec 2024
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Valid
|
-
|
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Notification of Construction Works under
the Air Pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation
|
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445001
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Apr 2019
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Dec 2023
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Notified
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-
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Chemical Waste Producer Registration
|
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WPN5113-247-A2940-01
|
17 May 2019
|
End of Project
|
Valid
|
-
|
|
Billing Account for Disposal of
Construction Waste
|
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7034073
|
15 Jun 2019
|
End of Project
|
Valid
|
-
|
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Construction Noise Permit
|
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GW-RE0415-20
|
29-May-20
|
18-Nov-20
|
Superseded by GW-RE0894-20
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General Work for Area A
|
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GW-RE0894-20
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28-Oct-20
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27-Apr-21
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Valid
|
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GW-RE0321-20
|
6-May-20
|
28-Oct-20
|
Superseded by GW-RE0853-20
|
General Work for Area B and Site Office
|
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GW-RE0853-20
|
16-Oct-20
|
15-Apr-21
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Valid
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GW-RE0551-20
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4-Jul-20
|
3-Jan-21
|
Superseded by GW-RE0902-20
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Kai Cheung U Turns
|
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GW-RE0902-20
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29-Oct-20
|
23-Apr-21
|
Valid
|
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GW-RE0600-20
|
26-Jul-20
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25-Nov-20
|
Superseded by GW-RE0850-20
|
Portion 2B
|
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GW-RE0850-20
|
13-Oct-20
|
12-Apr-21
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Valid
|
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GW-RE0787-20
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27-Sep-20
|
26-Nov-20
|
Valid
|
BEM Office
|
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GW-RE0617-20
|
15-Aug-20
|
31-Oct-20
|
Superseded by GW-RE0790-20
|
Contra Flow at Kai Fuk Road
|
|
GW-RE0790-20
|
30-Sep-20
|
31-Oct-20
|
Valid
|
|
GW-RE0621-20
|
10-Aug-20
|
15-Oct-20
|
Superseded by GW-RE0752-20
|
Night work at Kai Fuk Road
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GW-RE0752-20
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15-Sep-20
|
14-Dec-20
|
Valid
|
|
GW-RE0741-20
|
12-Sep-20
|
3-Oct-20
|
Superseded by GW-RE0811-20
|
Resurfacing at Lam Hing Street
|
|
GW-RE0811-20
|
1-Oct-20
|
5-Oct-20
|
Superseded by GW-RE0848-20
|
|
GW-RE0848-20
|
17-Oct-20
|
30-Nov-20
|
Superseded by GW-RE0887-20
|
|
GW-RE0887-20
|
24-Oct-20
|
30-Nov-20
|
Valid
|
Resurfacing at Lam Hing Street
|
2.1.
Environmental permit (EP) conditions under the
EIAO, submission status under the EP and implementation status of mitigation
measures had been reviewed and implemented on
schedule. The status of
required submissions under the EP (EP-457/2013/C) as of the reporting period for the Project are summarised in Table 2.1
Table 2.1 Summary of Status of Required Submission
for EP-457/2013/C for the Project
2.2.
Details of the major construction activities
provided by the Contractor in this reporting period are shown in Table 2.2.
Table 2.2
Summary of Construction Activities provided by Contractor during the Reporting
Month.
|
Construction Activities undertaken
|
|
·
Bored Pile at Portion 1A, 2B, 3B & Kai
Cheung Loop Road.
·
Foundation Work for the Foot Bridge at Kai Fuk
Road.
·
Sheetpiling Works for Adit at Area 1D3.
·
Sheetpiling Works for Underpass at Portion 3B.
·
Construction of Marine Platform at Kai Tak
Nallah
·
Reconstruction of Box Culvert at Portion 2B
|
2.3.
The drawing showing the the project layout and the location of the monitoring station and environmental
sensitive receivers are attached in Appendix A and
Appendix J. Co-ordinates of the
monitoring location is shown in below:
Table 2.3 Summary for the location of
monitoring station
3.1.
Monitoring Parameters
Air
Quality
3.1.1.
The impact monitoring had been carried out in
accordance with section 5.8 of the approved EM&A Manual to determine the
1-hour and 24-hour total suspended particulates (TSP) levels at the monitoring
locations in the reporting month.
3.1.2.
The sampling frequency of at least once in every
6 days, shall be strictly observed at the monitoring stations for 24-hour TSP
monitoring. For 1-hour TSP monitoring, the sampling frequency of at least 3
times in every 6 days should be undertaken when the highest dust impact occurs.
3.1.3.
General meteorological conditions (wind speed,
direction and precipitation) and notes regarding any significant adjacent dust
producing sources had also been recorded throughout the impact monitoring
period.
3.2.
Monitoring Equipment
Air
Quality
3.2.1.
1-hour TSP levels and 24-hour TSP had been
measured with direct reading dust meter and High Volume Samplers respectively. It
has been demonstrated its capability in achieving comparable results with high
volume sampling method as set out in the Title 40 of the Code of Federal
Regulations, Chapter 1 (Part 50).
3.2.2.
The 1-hour TSP meter was calibrated by the
manufacturer prior to purchasing. Zero response of the instrument was checked
before and after each monitoring event. Operation of the 1-hour TSP meter
followed manufacturer’s Operation and Service Manual. The 24-hour TSP meter was calibrated
against firmware 80570-8100-V1.0.4, annually. Operation of the 24-hour TSP
meter followed manufacturer’s Operation and Service Manual. Valid calibration certificate of dust monitoring equipment is attached in
Appendix H.
3.2.3.
A summary of the equipment that was deployed for
the 24- hour averaged monitoring is shown in Table 3.1. The TSP monitoring was
conducted as per the schedule presented in Appendix G.
3.2.4.
The equipment used for 1-hour TSP and 24-hour
TSP measurement and calibration are summarised in Table 3.1
Table 3.1 Construction Dust Monitoring Equipment
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Monitoring
Parameter
|
Monitoring
Equipment
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Serial Number
|
Date of Calibration
|
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1-hour TSP
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LD-5R Digital
Dust Indicator
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882106
|
22 Jul 2020
|
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24-hour TSP
|
TE-5170X High
Volume Sampler
|
1049
|
24 Sep 2020, 9
and 27 Oct 2020
|
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TE-5025A
Calibration Kit
|
3465
|
23 Sep 2020
|
|
TE-5028A
Calibration Kit
|
3702
|
10 Oct 2019
|
3.3.
Monitoring Methodology and QA/QC results
Air
Quality
3.3.1.
The 1-hour TSP monitor, portable dust meters (Sibata
Digital Dust Indicator Model LD-5R) was used for the impact monitoring. The
1-hour TSP meters provides a real time 1-hour TSP measurement based on 90o
light scattering. Three 1-hour TSP level were logged per every six days.
3.3.2.
The 24-hour TSP monitor, High Volume Samplers (Tisch
TE-5170x High Volume Air Sampler) were used for the impact monitoring. The
24-hour TSP monitoring consists of the following:
u The HVS was set
at the monitoring location, with electricity supply connected and secured;
u HVS was
calibrated before commencing the 1st measurement;
u The filter paper
was weight and provided by HOKLAS lab (Acumen Laboratory and Testing Limited
and ALS Technichem (HK) Pty Ltd) before and after the sampling. Certificate of
HOKLAS accredited laboratory can be referred to Appendix I;
u The airflow over
time during sampling process was recorded by the HVS.
3.3.3.
HVSs were free-standing with no obstruction. The following criteria were
considered in the installation of the HVS:
u Appropriate
support to secure the samples against gusty wind needed to be provided the
monitoring station;
u A minimum of 2m
separation from walls, parapets and penthouses was required for rooftop
samplers;
u No furnace or
incinerator flues was nearby;
u Airflow around
the sampler was unrestricted; and
u Permission could
be obtained to set up the samplers and gain access to the monitoring station.
u Any wire fence
and gate, to protect the sampler, should not cause any obstruction during
monitoring
u A secured supply
of electricity is needed to operate the samplers.
3.3.4.
Preparation of Filter Papers
u Glass fiber
filters were labelled and sufficient filters that were clean and without
pinholes were selected;
u All filters were
equilibrated in the conditioning environment for 24 hours before weighing. The
conditioning environment temperature was around 25℃ and not varied by
more than ±3℃; the relative humidity (RH)was 40%; and
u Acumen
Laboratory and Testing Limited and ALS Technichem (HK) Pty Limited, as HOKLAS
accredited laboratory, implemented comprehensive quality assurance and quality
control programmes on the filters.
3.3.5.
Field Monitoring
u The power supply
was checked to ensure that the HVS was working properly;
u The filter
holder and area surrounding the filter were cleaned;
u The filter
holder was removed by loosening the foul bolts and a new filter, with stamped
number upward, on a supporting screen was aligned carefully;
u The filter was
properly aligned on the screen so that the gasket formed an airtight seal on
the outer edges of the filter;
u The swing bolts
were fastened to hold the filter holder down to the frame. The pressure applied
should be sufficient to avoid air leakage at the edges;
u The shelter lid
was closed and secured with an aluminum strip;
u The HVS was
warmed- up for about 5 minutes to establish run- temperature conditions;
u A new flow rate
record sheet was inserted into the flow recorder;
u The flow rates
of the HVS was checked and adjusted to between 1.13-1.19 m3min-1,
which was within the range specified in the EM&A Manual (i.e. 0.6- 1.7
m3min-1);
u The programmable
timer was set for a sampling period of 24 hours ±hour, and the starting time,
weather condition and filter number were recorded;
u The initial
elapsed time was recorded;
u At the end of
sampling, the sampled filter was removed carefully and folded in half so that
only surfaces with collected particulate matter were in contact;
u The filter paper
was placed in a clean plastic envelope and sealed; all monitoring information
was recorded on a standard data sheet and
u The filters were
sent to (Acumen Laboratory and Testing Ltd and ALS Technichem (HK) Pty Ltd) for
analysis.
3.3.6.
Maintenance and Calibration
u The HVS and
their accessories were maintained in a good working condition. For example,
motor brushes were replaced routinely and electrical wiring was checked to
ensure a continuous power supply; and
u The flow rate of
each HVS with mass flow controller was calibrated using an orifice calibrator,
Initial calibrations of the dust monitoring equipment were conducted upon
installation and prior to commissioning. Five-point calibration was carried out
for HVS using TE-5025A Calibration Kit and TE-5028A Calibration KIT. HVS is
calibrated in fortnightly Intervals. The calibration records for the HVS is
given in Appendix H.
3.3.7.
Wind Data Monitoring
u The wind speed
has been recorded from Hong Kong Observatory- King’s Park meteorological
station, along with portable wind speed meter stand by as back up if
malfunction occurred or data was not recorded from HKO
3.4.
Monitoring Locations
Air
Quality
3.4.1.
During the site visit, air monitoring station
Hong Kong International Trade and Exhibition Centre had been recommended in the
approved EM&A Manual and approved by IEC. A designated air monitoring
location was identified and agreed with IEC and EPD. Detail of the air
monitoring station is described in Table 3.2. The location plan of air quality monitoring
stations is shown in Appendix J.
Table 3.2 Location of the Dust Monitoring Station
|
Air Quality
Monitoring Station
|
Dust Monitoring
Station
|
|
E-A1
|
Hong Kong International Trade
and Exhibition Centre
|
3.5.
Monitoring date, time, frequency and duration
3.5.1.
A summary of impact monitoring duration,
sampling parameter and frequency is presented in Table 3.3.
Table 3.3: Summary of Impact Monitoring Programme
|
Impact Monitoring
|
Duration
|
Sampling
Parameter
|
Frequency
|
|
Dust
|
1-hour continuous measurement
|
1-hour TSP
|
3 times per six days
|
|
Dust
|
24-hour continuous sampling
|
24-hour TSP
|
Once per six days
|
3.6.
Result Summary
Air Quality
3.6.1.
According to our field observations, the major
dust source identified at the designated air quality monitoring station in the
reporting month are summarised in Table 3.4
Table 3.4 Observation at Dust Monitoring Station
|
Monitoring Station
|
Major Dust Source
|
|
E-A1
|
Nearby traffic
|
3.6.2.
Air quality impact monitoring for the reporting month was carried out on 5, 10, 16, 22 and 28 October 2020 at E-A1.
3.6.3.
The results for 1-hour TSP and 24-hour TSP are
summarized in Table 3.5 and
Table 3.6. The measurement data
and details of influencing factors such as weather conditions and site
observation are presented in Appendix K.
Table 3.5 Summary of 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results
|
Monitoring Location
|
Range(μg/m3)
|
Action Level(μg/m3)
|
Limit Level(μg/m3)
|
|
E-A1
|
27 - 59
|
279
|
500
|
Table 3.6 Summary of 24-hour TSP Monitoring Results
|
Monitoring Location
|
Range(μg/m3)
|
Action Level(μg/m3)
|
Limit Level(μg/m3)
|
|
E-A1
|
37 - 69
|
142
|
260
|
Waste management
3.6.4.
The waste generated from this Project includes
inert 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. With
reference to relevant handling records and trip tickets of this Project, the
quantities of different types of waste generated in the reporting month are
summarised in Table 3.7.
Details of cumulative waste
management data are presented as a waste flow table in Appendix L.
Table 3.7 Quantities of
waste generated from the Project
|
Reporting period
|
Quantity
|
|
Inert C&D Materials
(in ‘tonnes)
|
Chemical Waste
(in‘000 Kg)
|
Non-inert C&D Materials
|
|
Others,
e.g. General Refuse disposed at Landfill
(in ‘tonnes)
|
Recycled materials
|
|
Paper/card board
(in ‘000 Kg)
|
Plastics
(in ‘000 Kg)
|
Metals
(in ‘000 Kg)
|
|
Oct-2020
|
18,865.53
|
0.00
|
30.99
|
0.03
|
0.00
|
17.20
|
4.1.
The Environmental Complaint Handling Procedure
is shown in below Table 4.1:
Table 4.1 Environmental Complaint Handling
Procedure
|
Complaint Received via Project Hotline
|
Complaint Received via 1823 or from other government departments
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Contractor notify ER, ET and IEC
|
ER notify Contractor, ET and IEC
|
|
|
|
|
|
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Contractor log complaint and date of receipt onto the
complaint database. Contractor, ER and ET to conduct
investigation of complaint
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
If complaint is considered not valid
|
If complaint is found valid
|
|
|
|
|
|
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ET or ER to reply the complainant if necessary
|
Contractor to identify and implement remedial measures in
consultation with the IEC, ET and ER.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The ER, ET and IEC to review the effectiveness
of the Contractor's remedial measures and the updated situation; ET to undertake additional monitoring
and audit to verify the situation if necessary, and oversee that
circumstances leading to the complaint do not recur. ER to conduct
further inspection as necessary.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
If the complaint is referred by the EPD, the Contractor
to prepare interim report on the status of the complaint investigation and
follow-up actions stipulated above, including the details of the remedial
measures and additional monitoring identified or already taken, for
submission to EPD within the time frame assigned by the EPD
|
|
|
|
|
|
The ET to record the details of the complaint, results of
the investigation, subsequent actions taken to address the complaint and
updated situation including the effectiveness of the remedial measures,
supported by regular and additional monitoring results in the monthly
EM&A reports
|
|
|
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4.2.
Should non-compliance of the criteria occur,
action in accordance with the Action Plan in Appendix D and Appendix E shall be
carried out.
4.3.
No exceedance of the Action and Limit Levels of
24-hour TSP and 1-hour TSP monitoring was recorded during the reporting month.
4.4.
No complaint and non-compliance were received in
the reporting month.
4.5.
No notification of summons and successful prosecution
was received in the reporting period.
4.6.
Statistics on complaints, notifications of
summons and successful prosecutions are summarized in Appendix M.
5.1.
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, 4 site inspections were
carried out by the representative of ET, Contractor and Engineer on 7, 14, 21
and 28 October 2020, along with bi-weekly inspection of the implementation of landscape and visual
mitigation measures conducted on 14 and 28 October 2020.
5.2.
One joint site inspection with IEC also
undertaken on 14 October 2020. Minor deficiencies were observed during weekly
site inspection. Key observations during the site inspections are summarized in
Table 5.1.
Table 5.1 Site Observations
|
Date
|
Environmental Observations
|
Follow-up Status
|
|
7 Oct 2020
|
1.
Oil residue was found
at Portion 2B.
|
1.
The oil residue was
removed.
|
|
14 Oct 2020
|
1.
Opened cement bags
should be covered by impervious sheet at Portion 1A.
|
1.
The cement bags were
covered by impervious sheet.
|
|
21 Oct 2020
|
1.
Excavated soil should
be covered by impervious sheet at Loop Rood.
|
1.
Excavated soil was
covered by impervious sheet.
|
|
28 Oct 2020
|
No major observation was found.
|
NA
|
5.3. The Contractor had rectified all observation identified during
environmental site inspection in the reporting period.
5.4.
According to the EIA Study Report, Environmental
Permit, contract documents and EM&A Manual, the mitigation measures
detailed in the documents had been implemented as
much as practical during the reporting
period. An updated Implementation
Status of Environmental Mitigation Measures (EMIS) is provided in Appendix F.
6.1.
The construction activities provided by
Contractor in the next reporting month are:
l Bored Pile at Portion 1A, 2B, 3B & Kai Cheung Loop Road.
l Foundation Work for the Foot Bridge at Kai Fuk Road.
l Sheetpiling Works for Adit at Area 1D3.
l Sheetpiling Works for Underpass at Portion 3B.
l Construction of Marine Platform at Kai Tak Nallah
l Reconstruction of Box Culvert at Portion 2B
6.2.
Potential environmental impacts arising from the
above construction activities are mainly associated with dust and waste
management.
6.3.
The tentative schedule of 1-hour TSP and 24-hour
TSP monitoring in the next reporting period is presented in Appendix N.
6.4.
The construction programme for the Project for
the next reporting month is presented in Appendix B.
7.1.
This 14th monthly EM&A Report
presents the EM&A works undertaken during the period from 1 Oct 2020 to 31
Oct 2020 in accordance with the EM&A Manual and the requirement under EP-
457/2013/C.
7.2.
Air quality (including 1-hour TSP and 24-hour
TSP) was carried out in the reporting period. No exceedance of the Action and Limit
Level was recorded for air quality impact monitoring during the reporting month.
7.3.
Weekly environmental site inspections by the
representative of ET, Contractor and Engineer were conducted during the
reporting period. Joint site inspection with IEC were carried out on 14 Oct 2020. Minor deficiency was observed
during site inspection and was rectified within the specified deadlines. The
environmental performance of the Project was therefore considered satisfactory.
7.4.
No complaint and non-compliance situation were
received in the reporting month.
7.5.
No notification of summons or prosecution was
received since commencement of the Contract.
7.6.
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
Alignment and Works Area for the Contract No. HY/2018/02
Appendix B
Construction Programme
Appendix C
Project Organization
Chart
Appendix D
Dust Event-Action
Plan (EAP)
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EVENT
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ACTION
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ET
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IEC
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ER
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CONTRACTOR
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ACTION LEVEL
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1.Exceedance for one sample
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1. Identify source, investigate the causes of exceedance and
propose remedial measures;
2. Inform IEC and ER;
3. Repeat measurement to confirm finding;
4. Increase monitoring frequency to daily.
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1. Check monitoring data submitted by ET;
2. Check Contractor’s working method.
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1. Notify
Contractor.
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1. Rectify any unacceptable practice;
2. Amend working methods if appropriate.
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2.Exceedance for two or more consecutive samples
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1. Identify source;
2. Inform IEC and ER;
3. Advise the ER on the effectiveness of the proposed remedial
measures;
4. Repeat measurements to confirm findings;
5. Increase monitoring frequency to daily;
6. Discuss with IEC and Contractor on remedial actions required;
7. If exceedance continues, arrange meeting with IEC and ER;
8. If exceedance stops, cease additional monitoring.
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1. Check monitoring data submitted by ET;
2. Check Contractor’s working method;
3. Discuss with ET and Contractor on possible remedial measures;
4. Advise the ET on the effectiveness of the proposed remedial
measures;
5. Supervise Implementation of remedial measures.
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1. Confirm receipt of notification of failure in writing;
2. Notify Contractor;
3. Ensure remedial measures properly implemented.
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1. Submit proposals for remedial to ER within 3 working days of
notification;
2. Implement the agreed proposals;
3. Amend proposal if appropriate.
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LIMIT LEVEL
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1.Exceedance for one sample
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1. Identify source, investigate the causes of exceedance and
propose remedial measures;
2. Inform ER, Contractor and EPD;
3. Repeat measurement to confirm finding;
4. Increase monitoring frequency to daily;
5. Assess effectiveness of Contractor’s remedial actions and keep
IEC, EPD and ER informed of the results.
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1. Check monitoring data submitted by ET;
2. Check Contractor’s working method;
3. Discuss with ET and Contractor on possible remedial measures;
4. Advise the ER on the effectiveness of the proposed remedial
measures;
5. Supervise implementation of remedial measures.
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1. Confirm receipt of notification of failure in writing;
2. Notify Contractor;
3. Ensure remedial measures properly implemented.
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1. Take immediate action to avoid further exceedance;
2. Submit proposals for remedial actions to IEC within 3 working
days of notification;
Implement the agreed proposals;
4. Amend proposal if appropriate.
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2.Exceedance for two or more consecutive samples
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1. Notify IEC, ER, Contractor and EPD;
2. Identify source;
3. Repeat measurement to confirm findings;
4. Increase monitoring frequency to daily;
5. Carry out analysis of Contractor’s working procedures to
determine possible mitigation to be implemented;
6. Arrange meeting with IEC and ER to discuss the remedial actions
to be taken;
7. Assess effectiveness of Contractor’s remedial actions and keep
IEC, EPD and ER informed of the results;
8. If exceedance stops, cease additional monitoring.
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1. Discuss amongst ER, ET, and Contractor on the potential
remedial actions;
2. Review Contractor’s remedial actions whenever necessary to
assure their effectiveness and advise the ER accordingly;
3. Supervise the implementation of remedial measures.
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1. Confirm receipt of notification of failure in writing;
2. Notify Contractor;
3. In consultation with the IEC, agree with the Contractor on the
remedial measures to be implemented;
4. Ensure remedial measures properly implemented;
5. If exceedance continues, consider what portion of the work is
responsible and instruct the Contractor to stop that portion of work until
the exceedance is abated.
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1. Take immediate action to avoid further exceedance;
2. Submit proposals for remedial actions to IEC within 3 working
days of notification;
3. Implement the agreed proposals;
4. Resubmit proposals if problem still not under control;
5. Stop the relevant portion of works as determined by the ER
until the exceedance is abated.
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Note:
ET – Environmental Team ER – Engineer’s Representative
IEC – Independent Environmental Checker
Appendix E
Noise Event-Action
Plan (EAP)
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EVENT
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ACTION
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ET
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IEC
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ER
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CONTRACTOR
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Action Level
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1. Identify source, investigate the causes of exceedance and
propose remedial measures;
2. Notify IEC and Contractor;
3. Report the results of investigation to the IEC, ER and
Contractor;
4. Discuss with the Contractor and formulate remedial measures;
5. Increase monitoring frequency to check mitigation
effectiveness.
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1.Review the analysed 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.
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1. Confirm receipt of notification of failure in writing;
2. Notify Contractor;
3. Require Contractor to propose remedial measures for the
analysed noise problem;
4. Ensure remedial measures are properly implemented
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1. Submit noise mitigation proposals to IEC;
2. Implement noise mitigation proposals.
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Note:
ET – Environmental Team
IEC – Independent Environmental Checker
ER – Engineer’s Representative
Appendix F
Environmental
Mitigation Implementation Schedule (EMIS)
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Environmental Mitigation Implementation Schedule –
Contract No. HY/2018/02 (Kai Tak East)
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EIA
Ref.
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EM&A
Log Ref.
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Recommended
Mitigation Measures
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Objectives
of the Recommended Measures & Main Concerns to address
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Implementation
Agent
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Location
/ Timing
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Implementation
Stage
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Requirements
and/ or standards to be achieved
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Implementation
Status
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Construction
Dust Impact
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S4.3.10
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D1
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The contractor shall follow the procedures and requirements
given in the Air Pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation
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Minimize dust impact at the nearby sensitive receivers
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Contractor
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All construction sites
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Construction stage
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· APCO
· To control the dust impact To meet HKAQO and TM-EIA criteria
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· Implemented
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S4.3.10
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D2
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· Mitigation
measures in form of regular watering under a good site practice should be
adopted. Watering once per hour on exposed worksites and haul road should be
conducted to achieve dust removal efficiencies of 91.7%. While the above
watering frequencies are to be followed, the extent of watering may vary
depending on actual site conditions but should be sufficient to maintain an
equivalent intensity of no less than 1.3 L/m2 to achieve the dust
removal efficiency.
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Minimize dust impact at the nearby sensitive receivers
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Contractor
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All construction sites
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Construction stage
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· APCO
· To control the dust impact To meet HKAQO and TM-EIA criteria
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· Implemented
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S4.3.10
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D3
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· Proper watering at exposed spoil should be undertaken throughout
the construction phase;
· Any excavated or stockpile of dusty material should be covered
entirely by impervious sheeting or sprayed with water to maintain the entire
surface wet and then removed or backfilled or reinstated where practicable
within 24 hours of the excavation or unloading;
· Any dusty materials remaining after a stockpile is removed
should be wetted with water and cleared from the surface of roads;
· A stockpile of dusty material should not be extended beyond the
pedestrian barriers, fencing or traffic cones;
· The load of dusty materials on a vehicle leaving a construction
site should be covered entirely by impervious sheeting to ensure that the
dusty materials do not leak from the vehicle.
· Where practicable, vehicle washing facilities with high pressure
water jet should be provided at every discernible or designated vehicle exit
point. The area where vehicle washing takes place and the road section
between the washing facilities and the exit point should be paved with
concrete, bituminous materials or hardcores;
· When there are open excavation and reinstatement works, hoarding
of not less than 2.4m high should be provided and properly maintained as far
as practicable along the site boundary with provision for public crossing.
Good site practice shall also be adopted by the Contractor to ensure the
conditions of the hoardings are properly maintained throughout the
construction period;
· The portion of any road leading only to construction site that
is within 30m of a vehicle entrance or exit should be kept clear of dusty
materials;
· Surfaces where any pneumatic or power-driven drilling, cutting,
polishing or other mechanical breaking operation takes place should be
sprayed with water or a dust suppression chemical continuously;
· Any area that involves demolition activities should be sprayed
with water or a dust suppression chemical immediately prior to, during and
immediately after the activities so as to maintain the entire surface wet;
· Any skip hoist for material transport should be totally enclosed
by impervious sheeting;
· Every stock of more than 20 bags of cement or dry-pulverised
fuel ash (PFA) should be covered entirely by impervious sheeting or placed in
an area sheltered on the top and the 3 sides;
· Loading, unloading, transfer, handling or storage of bulk cement
or dry PFA should be carried out in a totally enclosed system or facility,
and any vent or exhaust should be fitted with an effective fabric filter or
equivalent air pollution control system
· Exposed earth should be properly treated by compaction, turfing,
hydroseeding, vegetation planting or sealing with latex, vinyl, bitumen,
shotcrete or other suitable surface stabilizer within six months after the
last construction activity on the construction site or part of the
construction site where the exposed earth lies.
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Minimize dust impact at the nearby sensitive receivers
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Contractor
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All construction sites
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Construction stage
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· APCO
· To control the dust impact To meet HKAQO and TM-EIA criteria
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· Implemented and rectified after observation.
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S4.3.10
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D6
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Implement regular dust monitoring under EM&A programme
during the construction stage.
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Monitoring of dust impact
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Contractor
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Selected rep. dust monitoring station
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Construction stage
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· TM-EIA
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· Implemented
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Construction Noise (Airborne)
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S5.4.1
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N1
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Implement the following good site practices:
· Only well-maintained plant should be operated on-site and plant
should be serviced regularly during the construction programme;
· Machines and plant (such as trucks, cranes) that may be in
intermittent use should be shut down between work periods or should be
throttled down to a minimum;
· Plant known to emit noise strongly in one direction, where
possible, be orientated so that the noise is directed away from nearby NSRs;
· Silencers or mufflers on construction equipment should be
properly fitted and maintained during the construction works;
· Mobile plant should be sited as far away from NSRs as possible
and practicable;
· Material stockpiles, mobile container site office and other
structures should be effectively utilized, where practicable, to screen noise
from on-site construction activities.
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Control construction airborne noise
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Contractor
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All construction sites
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Construction stage
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· Annex 5, TM-EIAO
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· Implemented
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S5.4.1
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N2
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Install temporary hoarding located on the site boundaries
between noisy construction activities and NSRs. The conditions of hoardings
shall be properly maintained throughout the construction period.
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Reduce the construction noise levels at low-level zone of NSRs
through partial screening
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Contractor
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All construction sites
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Construction stage
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· Annex 5, TM-EIAO
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· Implemented
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S5.4.1
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N3
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Install movable noise barriers (typical design is wooden framed
barrier with a small-cantilevered on a skid footing with 25mm thick internal
sound absorptive lining), acoustic mat or full enclosure, screen the noisy
plants including air compressors, generators and handheld breakers, etc.
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Sreen the noisy plant items to be used at all construction sites
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Contractor
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All construction sites where practicable
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Construction stage
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· Annex 5, TM-EIAO
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· Implemented
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S5.4.1
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N4
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Use ‘Quiet plant’
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Reduce the noise levels of plant items
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Contractor
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All construction sites where practicable
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Construction stage
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· Annex 5, TM-EIAO
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· Implemented
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S5.4.1
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N5
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Loading/ unloading activities should be carried out inside the
full enclosure of mucking out points.
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Reduce the noise levels of loading/ unloading activities
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Contractor
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Mucking out locations
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Construction stage
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· Annex 5, TM-EIAO
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· Implemented
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S5.4.1
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N6
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Sequencing operation of construction plants where practicable.
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Operate sequentially within the same work site to reduce the
construction airborne noise
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Contractor
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All construction sites where practicable
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Construction stage
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· Annex 5, TM-EIAO
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· Implemented
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S5.4.1
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N7
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Implement a noise monitoring programme under EM&A programme.
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Monitor the construction noise levels at the selected
representative locations
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Contractor
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Selected rep. noise monitoring station
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Construction stage
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· TM-EIAO
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· Implemented
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Water Quality (Construction Phase)
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S6.9.1.1
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W1
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In accordance with the Practice Note for Professional Persons on
Construction Site Drainage, Environmental Protection Department, 1994
(ProPECC PN1/94), construction phase mitigation measures shall include the
following:
Construction Runoff
· At the start of site establishment, perimeter cut-off drains to
direct off-site water around the site should be constructed with internal
drainage works and erosion and sedimentation control facilities implemented.
Channels (both temporary and permanent drainage pipes and culverts), earth
bunds or sand bag barriers should be provided on site to direct stormwater to
silt removal facilities. The design of the temporary on-site drainage system
will be undertaken by the contractor prior to the commencement of construction;
· The dikes or embankments for flood protection should be
implemented around the boundaries of earthwork areas. Temporary ditches
should be provided to facilitate the runoff discharge into an appropriate
watercourse, through a silt/ sediment trap. The sediment/ silt traps should
be incorporated in the permanent drainage channels to enhance deposition
rates;
· The design of efficient silt removal facilities should be based
on the guidelines in Appendix A1 of ProPECC PN 1/94, which states that the
retention time for silt/ sand traps should be 5 minutes under maximum flow
conditions. Sizes may vary depending upon the flow rate, but for a flow rate
of 0.1 m3/s a sedimentation basin of 30 m3 would be required and for a flow
rate of 0.5 m3/s the basin would be 150 m3. The detailed design of the sand/
silt traps shall be undertaken by the contractor prior to the commencement of
construction;
· All exposed earth areas should be completed and vegetated as
soon as possible after earthworks have been completed, or alternatively,
within 14 days of the cessation of earthworks where practicable. Exposed
slope surfaces should be covered by tarpaulin or other means;
· The overall slope of the site should be kept to a minimum to
reduce the erosive potential of surface water flows, and all traffic areas
and access roads protected by coarse stone ballast. An additional advantage
accruing from the use of crushed stone is the positive traction gained during
prolonged periods of inclement weather and the reduction of surface sheet
flows;
· All drainage facilities and erosion and sediment control
structures should be regularly inspected and maintained to ensure proper and
efficient operation at all times and particularly following rainstorms.
Deposited silt and grit should be removed regularly and disposed of by
spreading evenly over stable, vegetated areas;
· Measures should be taken to minimize the ingress of site
drainage into excavations. If the excavation of trenches in wet periods is
necessary, they should be dug and backfilled in short sections wherever
practicable. Water pumped out from trenches or foundation excavations should
be discharged into storm drains via silt removal facilities;
· Open stockpiles of construction materials (for example,
aggregates, sand and fill material) of more than 50m3 should be covered with
tarpaulin or similar fabric during rainstorms. Measures should be taken to
prevent the washing away of construction materials, soil, silt or debris into
any drainage system;
· Manholes should always be adequately covered and temporarily
sealed so as to prevent silt, construction materials or debris being washed
into the drainage system and storm runoff being directed into foul sewers;
· Precautions be taken at any time of year when rainstorms are
likely, 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. Particular attention should be paid to the control of
silty surface runoff during storm events, especially for areas located near
steep slopes;
· All vehicles and plant should be cleaned before leaving a
construction site to ensure no earth, mud, debris and the like is deposited
by them on roads. An adequately designed and site wheel washing facilities
should be provided at every construction site exit where practicable.
Wash-water should have sand and silt settled out and removed at least on a
weekly basis to ensure the continued efficiency of the process. The section
of access road leading to, and exiting from, the wheel wash bay to the public
road should be paved with sufficient backfall toward the wheel wash bay to
prevent vehicle tracking of soil and silty water to public roads and drains;
· Oil interceptors should be provided in the drainage system
downstream of any oil/ fuel pollution sources. The oil interceptors should
be emptied and cleaned regularly to prevent the release of oil and grease
into the storm water drainage system after accidental spillage. A bypass
should be provided for the oil interceptors to prevent flushing during heavy
rain;
· Construction solid waste, debris and rubbish on site should be
collected, handled and disposed of properly to avoid water quality impacts;
· All fuel tanks and storage areas should be provided with locks
and sited on sealed areas, within bunds of a capacity equal to 110% of the
storage capacity of the largest tank to prevent spilled fuel oils from
reaching water sensitive receivers nearby;
· Adopt best management practices;
· All earth works should be conducted sequentially to limit the
amount of construction runoff generated from exposed areas during the wet
season (April to September) as far as practicable.
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To minimize water quality impact from the construction site
runoff and general construction activities
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Contractor
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All construction sites where practicable
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Construction stage
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· Water Pollution Control Ordinance
· ProPECC PN 1/94
· TM-EIAO
· TM-DSS
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· Implemented
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S6.9.1.2
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W2
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Tunneling Works and Underground Works
· Cut-&-cover tunneling work should be conducted sequentially to limit the amount of construction runoff
generated from exposed areas
during the wet season (April to September) as far as practicable.
· Uncontaminated discharge should pass through sedimentation tanks
prior to off-site discharge;
· The wastewater with a high concentration of SS should be treated
(e.g. by sedimentation tanks with sufficient retention time) before
discharge. Oil interceptors would also be required to remove the oil,
lubricants and grease from the wastewater;
· Direct discharge of the bentonite slurry (as a result of D-wall)
is not allowed. It should be reconditioned and reused wherever practicable.
Temporary storage locations (typically a properly closed warehouse) should be
provided on site for any unused bentonite that needs to be transported away
after all the related construction activities area completed. The
requirements in ProPECC PN 1/94 should be adhered to in the handling and
disposal of bentonite slurries.
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To minimize construction water quality impact from tunneling works
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Contractor
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All tunneling portion
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Construction stage
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· Water Pollution Control Ordinance
· ProPECC PN 1/94
· TM-DSS
· TM-EIAO
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· N/A
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S6.9.1.3
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W3
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Sewage Effluent
· Portable chemical toilets and sewage holding tanks are
recommended for handling the construction sewage generated by the workforce.
A licensed contractor should be employed to provide appropriate and adequate
portable toilets and be responsible for appropriate disposal and maintenance.
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To minimize water quality from sewage effluent
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Contractor
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All construction sites where practicable
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Construction stage
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· Water Pollution Control Ordinance
· TM-DSS
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· Implemented
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S6.9.1.5
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W4
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Groundwater from Potential Contaminated Area:
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No direct discharge of groundwater from contaminated areas should be adopted.
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A discharge license under the WPCO through the Regional Office of EPD for groundwater discharge
should be applied. Prior to the
excavation works within these potentially contaminated areas, the groundwater quality should be
reviewed during the process
of discharge license application. The compliance to the Technical Memorandum on Standards for
Effluents Discharged into
Drainage on Sewerage Systems, Inland and Coastal Waters (TM-DSS) and the
existence of prohibited substance should be confirmed. If the review results indicated that the groundwater
to be generated from the excavation works
would be contaminated, the
contaminated groundwater should be either properly treated in compliance with the requirements of
the TM-DSS or properly recharged
into the ground.
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If wastewater treatment is deployed, the wastewater treatment unit shall deploy suitable treatment
process (e.g. oil interceptor / activated
carbon) to reduce the pollution level to an acceptable standard and remove any prohibited
substances (e.g. TPH) to undetectable
range. All treated effluent from wastewater treatment plant shall meet the requirements as stated in TM-DSS and should be discharged into the foul
sewers.
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If groundwater recharging wells are deployed, recharging wells should be installed as appropriate for
recharging the contaminated
groundwater back into the ground. The recharging wells should be selected at places where the groundwater quality will not be affected by the recharge
operation as indicated in the Section
2.3 of TM-DSS. The baseline groundwater quality shall be determined prior to the selection of the recharge wells, and submit a working plan (including the
laboratory analytical results showing the quality of
groundwater at the proposed recharge location(s) as well as the pollutant
levels of groundwater to be recharged) to EPD for agreement. Pollution levels
of groundwater to be recharged shall not be higher than pollutant levels of ambient
groundwater at the recharge well. Prior to recharge, any prohibited
substances such as TPH products should be removed as necessary by installing
the petrol interceptor.
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To minimize groundwater quality impact
from contaminated area
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Contractor
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Excavation areas where contamination is found
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Construction stage
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· Water Pollution Control Ordinance
· TM-DSS
· TM-EIAO
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· Implemented
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S6.9.1.6
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W6
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Accidental Spillage
In order to prevent accidental spillage of chemicals, the
following is recommended:
· All the tanks, containers, storage area should be bunded and the
locations should be locked as far as possible from the sensitive watercourse
and stormwater drains;
· The Contractor should register as a chemical waste producer if
chemical wastes would be generated. Storage of chemical waste arising from
the construction activities should be stored with suitable labels and
warnings.
Disposal of chemical wastes should be conducted in compliance
with the requirements as stated in the Waste Disposal (Chemical Waste)
(General) Regulation.
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To minimize water quality impact from accidental spillage
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Contractor
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All construction site where practicable
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Construction stage
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· Water Pollution Control Ordinance
· ProPECC PN 1/94
· TM-EIAO
· TM-DSS
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· Implemented
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Waste Management (Construction Waste)
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S7.4.1
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WM1
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On-site sorting of C&D material
· Geological assessment should be carried out by competent persons
on site during excavation to identify materials which are not suitable to use
as aggregate in structural concrete (e.g. volcanic rock, Aplite dyke rock,
etc.). Volcanic rock and Aplite dyke rock should be separated at the source
sites as far as practicable and stored at designated stockpile area
preventing them from delivering to crushing facilities. The crushing plant
operator should also be reminded to set up measures to prevent unsuitable
rock from ending up at concrete batching plants and be turned into concrete
for structural use. Details regarding control measures at source site and
crushing facilities should be submitted by the Contractor for the Engineer to
review and agree. In addition, site records should also be kept for the
types of rock materials excavated and the traceability of delivery will be
ensured with the implementation of Trip Ticket System and enforced by site
supervisory staff as stipulated under DEVB TC(W) No. 6/2010 for tracking of
the correct delivery to the rock crushing facilities for processing into
aggregates. Alternative disposal option for the reuse of volcanic rock and
Aplite Dyke rock, etc. should be explored.
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Separation of unsuitable rock from ending up at concrete
batching plants and be turned into concrete for structural use
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Contractor
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All construction sites
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Construction stage
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· DEVB (W) No. 6/2010
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· N/A
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S7.5.1
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WM2
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Construction and Demolition Material
· Maintain temporary stockpiles and reuse excavated fill material
for backfilling and reinstatement;
· Carry out on-site sorting;
· Make provisions in the Contract documents to allow and promote
the use of recycled aggregates where appropriate;
· Adopt ‘selective demolition’ technique to demolish the existing
structures and facilities with a view to recovering broken concrete
effectively for recycling purpose, where possible;
· Implement a trip-ticket system for each works contract to ensure
that the disposal of C&D materials are properly documented and verified;
and
· Implement an enhanced Waste Management Plan similar to ETWBTC
(Works) No. 19/2005 – “Environmental Management on Construction Sites” to
encourage on-site sorting of C&D materials and to minimize their
generation during the course of construction.
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Good site practice to minimize the waste generation and recycle
the C&D materials as far as practicable so as to reduce the amount for
final disposal
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Contractor
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All construction sites
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Construction stage
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· Land (Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance
· Waste Disposal Ordinance
· ETWB TCW No. 19/2005
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· Implemented
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S7.5.1
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WM3
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C&D Waste
· Standard formwork or pre-fabrication should be used as far as
practicable in order to minimize the arising of C&D materials. The use
of more durable formwork or plastic facing for the construction works should
be considered. Use of wooden hoardings should not be used, as in other projects.
Metal hoarding should be used to enhance the possibility of recycling. The
purchasing of construction materials will be carefully planned in order to
avoid over ordering and wastage;
· The Contractor should recycle as much of the C&D materials
as possible on-site. Public fill and C&D waste should be segregated and
stored in different containers or skips to enhance reuse or recycling of
materials and their proper disposal. Where practicable, concrete and masonry
can be crushed and used as fill. Steel reinforcement bar can be used by
scrap steel mills. Different areas of the sites should be considered for
such segregation and storage.
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Good site practice to minimize the waste generation and recycle
the C&D materials as far as practicable so as to reduce the amount for
final disposal
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Contractor
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All construction sites
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Construction stage
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· Land (Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance
· Waste Disposal Ordinance
· ETWB TCW No. 19/2005
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· Implemented
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S7.5.1
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WM4
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Excavated Contaminated Soils
· Details of the mitigation measures on handling of the contaminated
soil shall be referred to Section on Land Contamination below.
|
The contaminated soil will be
excavated for on-site reuse
|
Contractor
|
PBH4
|
Prior to
commencement of
construction
works within the contaminated
area
|
· Practice Guide (PG) for Investigation and Remediation of
Contaminated Land
· GN/GM for land contamination
|
· Implemented
|
|
S7.5.1
|
WM5
|
Land-based Sediment
· All construction plant and equipment shall be designed and maintained to minimize the risk of silt,
sediments, contaminants or
other pollutants being released into the water column or deposited in the locations other than
designated location;
· All vessels shall be sized such that adequate draft is
maintained between vessels and the sea bed at all
states of the tide to ensure
that undue turbidity is not generated by turbulence from vessel movement or propeller wash;
· Before moving the vessels which are used for transporting dredged material, excess material shall
be cleaned from the decks
and exposed fittings of vessels and the excess materials shall never be dumped into the sea except
at the approved locations;
· Adequate freeboard shall be maintained on barges to ensure that decks are not washed by wave action.
· The Contractors shall monitor all vessels transporting material
to ensure that no dumping outside the
approved location takes place.
The Contractor shall keep and produce logs and other records to demonstrate compliance and that journeys are consistent with designated locations and
copies of such records shall
be submitted to the engineers;
· The Contractors shall comply with the conditions in the dumping licence.
· All bottom dumping vessels (Hopper barges) shall be fitted with tight fittings seals to their bottom
openings to prevent leakage of material;
· The material shall be placed into the disposal pit by bottom dumping;
· Contaminated marine mud shall be transported by spit barge of not less than 750m3 capacity and capable
of rapid opening and discharge
at the disposal site;
· Discharge shall be undertaken rapidly and the hoppers shall be closed immediately. Material adhering to
the sides of the hopper shall
not be washed out of the hopper and the hopper shall remain closed until the barge returns to the disposal site.
· For Type 3 special disposal treatment, sealing of contaminant with geosynthetic containment before
dropping designated mud
pit would be a possible arrangement. A geosynthetic containment method is a method whereby the sediments are sealed in geosynthetic containers and,
the containers would be dropped
into the designated contaminated mud pit where they would be covered by further mud disposal and later by the mud pit capping at the disposal site, thereby
fulfilling the requirements for
fully confined mud disposal.
|
To control pollution due to marine sediment
|
Contractor
|
Along CKR alignment
|
Construction stage
|
· ETWB TCW No. 34/2002
|
· Implemented
|
|
S7.5.1
|
WM6
|
Chemical Waste
· Chemical waste that is produced, as defined by Schedule 1 of the
Waste Disposal (Chemical Waste) (General) Regulation, should be handled in
accordance with the Code of Practice on the Packaging, Labelling and Storage
of Chemical Wastes;
· Containers used for the storage of chemical wastes should be
suitable for the substance they are holding, resistant to corrosion,
maintained in a good condition, and securely closed, have a capacity of less
than 450 L unless the specification has been approved by EPD, and display a
label in English and Chinese in accordance with instructions prescribed in
Schedule 2 of the regulation;
· The storage area for chemical wastes should be clearly labelled
and used solely for the storage of chemical waste, enclosed on at least 3
sides, have an impermeable floor and bunding of sufficient capacity to
accommodate 110% of the volume of the largest container or 20% of the total
volume of waste stored in that area, whichever is the greatest, have adequate
ventilation, covered to prevent rainfall entering, and arranged so that
incompatible materials are adequately separated;
· Disposal of chemical waste should be via a licensed waste
collector, be to a facility licensed to receive chemical waste, such as the
Chemical Waste Treatment Centre which also offers a chemical waste collection
service and can supply the necessary storage containers, or be to a reuser of
the waste, under approval from EPD.
|
Control the chemical waste and ensure proper storage, handling
and disposal
|
Contractor
|
All construction sites
|
Construction stage
|
· Waste Disposal (Chemical Waste) (General) Regulation
· Code of Practice on the Packaging, Labelling and Storage of
Chemical Waste
|
· Implemented and rectified after observation.
|
|
S7.5.1
|
WM7
|
General Refuse
· General refuse generated on-site should be stored in enclosed
bins or compaction units separately from construction and chemical wastes;
· A reputable waste collector should be employed by the Contractor
to remove general refuse from the site, separately from construction and
chemical wastes, on a daily basis to minimize odour, pest and litter
impacts. Burning of refuse on construction sites is prohibited by law.
· Aluminum cans are often recovered from the waste stream by
individual collectors if they are segregated and made easily accessible.
Separate labelled bins for their deposit should be provided if feasible;
· Office wastes can be reduced through the recycling of paper if
volumes are large enough to warrant collection. Participation in a local
collection scheme should be considered by the Contractor.
|
Minimize production of the general refuse and avoid odour, pest
and litter impacts
|
Contractor
|
All construction sites
|
Construction stage
|
· Waste Disposal Ordinance
|
· Implemented
|
|
Land Contamination
|
|
|
S8.9 & Appendix 8.4
|
LC2
|
Excavation of the Contaminated Soil
· Prior to commencement of the excavation works at the
contamination zone, the zone should be clearly marked out on site and the
surface levels recorded. Excavation of contaminated material should be
undertaken using dedicated earth-moving plant.
· The excavated contaminated soils would be stockpiled at
designated area on site and covered by sheet to prevent dispersion of
contamination during stockpiling.
· The Contractor should pay attention to the selection of suitable
groundwater lowering schemes and discharge points if the groundwater table is
higher than the contaminated soils during excavation. The Contractor should
also obtain a valid Water Pollution Control Ordinance (WPCO) discharge
licence from EPD where applicable.
|
The contaminated soil will be
excavated for on-site reuse
|
Contractor
|
PBH4
|
Prior to commencement of construction works within the
contaminated area
|
· Practice Guide (PG) for Investigation and Remediation of Contaminated
Land
· Guidance Notes for Contaminated Land Assessment and Remediation
· Guidance Manual for Use of Risk-Based Remediation Goals (RBRGs)
for Contaminated Land Management
|
· N/A
|
|
S8.9 & Appendix 8.4
|
LC3
|
· Following completion of the excavation to the specified depth,
at least one sample from the base of the excavation and four samples evenly distributed along the
boundary of the excavation
shall be taken for a closure assessment testing. The acceptance criterion is shown below:
|
Locations
|
Testing requirement
|
Acceptance Criteria
|
|
PBH4
|
PCBs
|
RBRGs (Public Park)
|
· If the results of analysis below the RBRGs (Public Park), no further excavation will be required.
If the analysis indicates presence of contamination (i.e. noncompliance of the acceptance criteria), further
excavation shall be carried
out in 0.5m increment vertically and/or horizontally depending on the location(s) of the sample(s) which has exceeded the acceptance criteria. Further
sampling shall also be conducted
for compliance testing. The process of excavation,
sampling and compliance testing should continue until all contaminated materials are removed and
should be supervised by a
Land Contamination Specialist.
|
· N/A
|
|
Appendix 8.4
|
LC4
|
A Remediation Report (RR) to
demonstrate adequate clean-up shall be prepared and submitted to EPD for
endorsement prior to the commencement of any construction/development works
within the sites. No construction/development works shall be carried out
prior to the endorsement of the RR by EPD.
|
· N/A
|
|
Hazard to Life
|
|
S9.18
|
H8
|
The driver and his assistant should be physically healthy,
experienced and have good safe driving records. The driver should hold a
proper driving licence for the approved transport truck. Dedicated training
programme and regular road safety briefing sessions/ workshops should be
provided to enhance their safe driving attitude and practice. Smoking should
be strictly prohibited.
|
To reduce the risk during explosives transport
|
Contractor
|
Works areas at which explosives would be used
|
Construction stage
|
-
|
· N/A
|
|
S9.18
|
H9
|
Emergency response plans in case of road accident should be
prepared and implemented. The driver and his assistant should be familiar
with the emergency procedures including evacuation, and proper communication/
fire-fighting equipment should be provided to the driver and his assistant.
|
To reduce the risk during explosives transport
|
Contractor
|
Works areas at which explosives would be used
|
Construction stage
|
-
|
· N/A
|
|
Landscape & Visual
|
|
S10.10.1 Table 10.11
|
LV3
|
Good Site Management
· Large temporary stockpiles of excavated material shall be
covered with unobtrusive sheeting to prevent dust and dirt spreading to
adjacent landscape areas and vegetation, and to create a neat and tidy visual
appearance.
· Construction plant and building material shall be orderly and
carefully stored in order to create a neat and tidy visual appearance.
|
Minimize visual impact
|
Contractor
|
Within Project site
|
Construction stage
|
-
|
· Implemented
|
|
S10.10.1 Table 10.11
|
LV4
|
Screen Hoarding
· Decorative screen hoarding should be erected to screen the
public from the construction area. It should be designed to be compatible
with the existing urban context.
|
Minimize visual impact
|
Contractor
|
Within Project site
|
Construction stage
|
-
|
· Implemented
|
|
S10.10.1 Table 10.11
|
LV5
|
Lighting Control during Construction
· All lighting in the construction site shall be carefully
controlled to minimize light pollution and night-time glare to nearby
residencies and GIC. The Contractor shall consider other security measures,
which shall minimize the visual impacts.
|
Minimize visual impact
|
Contractor
|
Within Project site
|
Construction stage
|
-
|
· Implemented
|
|
S10.10.1 Table 10.11
|
LV6
|
Erosion Control
· The potential for soil erosion shall be reduced by minimizing
the extent of vegetation disturbance on site and by providing a protective
cover over newly exposed soil.
|
Minimize landscape impact
|
Contractor
|
Within Project site
|
Construction stage
|
-
|
· Implemented
|
|
S10.10.1 Table 10.11
|
LV7
|
Tree Protection & Preservation
· Carefully protected during construction. Tree protection
measures will be detailed at the Tree Removal Application stage and plans
submitted to the relevant Government Department for approval in due course in
accordance with ETWB TC no. 3/2006.
|
Minimize landscape and visual impact
|
Contractor
|
Within Project site
|
Construction stage
|
· ‘Guidelines for Tree Risk Management and Assessment Arrangement
on an Area Basis and on a Tree Basis’, Greening, Landscape and Tree
Management (GLTM) Section, DEVB
· Latest recommended horticultural practices from GLTM Section,
DEVB
|
· Implemented
|
|
S10.10.1 Table 10.11
|
LV8
|
Tree Transplantation
· For trees unavoidably affected by the Project that have to be
removed, where practical transplantation will be chosen as the top priority
method of removal. If this is not possible or practical compensatory
planting will be provided for trees unavoidably felled (See LV10). For trees
unavoidably affected by the Project works that are transplanted,
transplantation must be carried out in accordance with ETWB TCW 2/2004 and
3/2006.
|
Minimize landscape and visual impact
|
Contractor
|
Within Project site and designated off-site locations
|
Prior to Construction stage
|
· ETWB TCW 3/2006
· Latest recommended horticultural practices from Greening,
Landscape and Tree Management (GLTM) Section, DEVB
· ETWB TCW 2/2004
|
· N/A
|
|
S10.10.1 Table 10.11
|
LV9
|
Compensatory Planting
· For trees unavoidably affected by the Project that have to be
removed, where practical transportation will be chosen as the top priority
method of removal but if this is not possible or practical compensatory
planting will be provided for trees unavoidably felled. All felled trees
shall be compensated for by planting trees to the satisfaction of relevant
Government projects. Required numbers and locations of compensatory trees
shall be determined and agreed separately with Government during the Tree
Felling Application process under ETWBTC 3/2006.
· Compensatory tree planting may be incorporated into public open
spaces and along roadside amenity areas affected by the construction works
and therefore be part of the bigger wider planting plans. Onsite
compensation planting is preferred but if necessary, additional receptor
sites outside the Works Area shall be agreed separately with Government
during the Tree Felling Application process.
|
Minimize visual impact and also enhance landscape
|
Contractor
|
Within Project site
|
Construction stage
|
· ETWB TCW 3/2006
· Latest recommended horticultural practices from Greening,
Landscape and Tree Management (GLTM) Section, DEVB
· ETWB TCW 2/2004
|
· N/A
|
|
S10.10.1
Table
10.11
|
LV10
|
Screen Planting
· Tall screen/buffer trees, shrubs and climbers should be planted,
in so far as is possible, to soften and screen proposed structures such as
roads and central strip, vertical edges and buildings and to enhance
streetscape greening effect where appropriate. Indiscriminate use of trees
for screening must be avoided and the principle of ‘right tree for the right
place’ must be followed. This detail will be provided at the Detailed Design
stage. This measure may additionally form part of the compensatory planting and
will improve and create a pleasant pedestrian environment.
|
Minimize visual impact and
also enhance landscape.
|
Contractor
|
Within
Project Site
|
Construction
Phase
|
· Guidelines on Greening of Noise Barriers, issued April 2012,
GLTMS, DevB
· ETWB TCW 2/2004
|
· N/A
|
|
S10.10.1
Table
10.11
|
LV12
|
Reinstatement
· All works areas, excavated areas and disturbed areas for tunnel construction
and temporary road diversion or any other proposed works shall be reinstated
to former conditions or better, with reasonable landscape treatment and to
the satisfaction of the relevant Government departments. (Specific mitigation
for disturbance to public open space is detailed separately under LV14)
|
Minimize landscape impact
|
Contractor
|
Within
Project Site
|
Construction
Phase
|
· N/A
|
· N/A
|
|
Cultural Heritage Impact (Construction Phase)
|
|
S11.4.4
|
CH1
|
The contractor should be alerted during the construction on the
possibility of locating archaeological remains and as a precautionary
measure, AMO shall be informed immediately in case of discovery of
antiquities or supposed antiquities in the subject sites.
|
To preserve any cultural heritage items which may be removed and
damaged by the excavation
|
Contractor
|
During construction works for
cut and cover tunnels
|
Construction stage
|
· AMOs requirements
|
· Implemented
|
|
EM&A Project
|
|
S13.2
|
EM1
|
An Independent Environmental Checker needs to be employed as per
the EM&A Manual
|
Control EM&A Performance
|
Highways Department
|
All construction sites
|
Construction stage
|
· EIAO Guidance Note No. 4/2010
· TM-EIAO
|
· Implemented
|
|
S13.2-13.4
|
EM2
|
· An Environmental Team needs to be employed as per the EM&A
Manual;
· Prepare a systematic Environmental Management Plan to ensure
effective implementation of the mitigation measures;
· An environmental impact monitoring needs to be implemented by
the Environmental Team to ensure all the requirements given in the EM&A
Manual are fully complied with.
|
Perform environmental monitoring & auditing
|
Highways Department/ Contractor
|
All construction sites
|
Construction stage
|
· EIAO Guidance Note No. 4/2010
· TM-EIAO
|
· Implemented
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Appendix G
Monitoring Schedule of the Reporting Month
Appendix H
Calibration Certificates
(Air Monitoring)
Appendix I
The Certification of
Laboratory with HOKLAS Accredited Analytical Tests
Appendix J
Location Plan of
Air Quality Monitoring Station
Appendix K
Monitoring Data
(Air Monitoring)
Location:
|
Hong Kong International Trade and
Exhibition Centre (E-A1)
|
|
Monitoring date:
|
5, 10, 16, 22 and 28 October 2020
|
|
Parameter:
|
TSP 1-hour
|
|
Other Factors:
|
Nearby traffic
|
|
Date
|
1-hour TSP (μg/m3)
|
|
Weather
|
Start Time
|
1st Hour
(μg/m3)
|
2nd Hour
(μg/m3)
|
3rd Hour
(μg/m3)
|
|
05/10/2020
|
Fine
|
9:36
|
27
|
38
|
45
|
|
10/10/2020
|
Sunny
|
9:26
|
44
|
40
|
51
|
|
16/10/2020
|
Sunny
|
9:20
|
46
|
59
|
55
|
|
22/10/2020
|
Sunny
|
9:16
|
35
|
47
|
39
|
|
28/10/2020
|
Cloudy
|
9:42
|
41
|
36
|
48
|
Figure 1: Graphical Illustration of
Measured 1-hour TSP (μg/m3) Levels at E-A1
|
Location:
|
Hong Kong International Trade and
Exhibition Centre (E-A1)
|
|
Monitoring date:
|
5, 10, 16, 22 and 28 October 2020
|
|
Parameter:
|
TSP 24-hour
|
|
Other Factors:
|
Nearby traffic
|
|
|
|
Figure 2: Graphical Illustration of
Measured 24-hour TSP (μg/m3) Levels at E-A1
WIND DIRECTION DATA
FOR 5, 6, 10, 11, 16, 17, 22, 23, 28 and 29 Oct 2020
WIND SPEED DATA FOR
5, 6, 10, 11, 16, 17, 22, 23, 28 and 29 Oct 2020
Appendix L
Waste Flow Table
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
3,242.73
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
3,208.12
|
0.00
|
|
|
4,251.78
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
4,218.94
|
0.00
|
|
|
5,312.07
|
0.00
|
140.00
|
0.00
|
5,155.25
|
0.00
|
|
|
5,249.68
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
5,234.88
|
0.00
|
|
|
4,693.57
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
4,664.85
|
0.00
|
|
|
16,196.73
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
8,228.00
|
7,931.83
|
0.00
|
|
|
38,946.56
|
0.00
|
140.00
|
8,228.00
|
30,413.87
|
0.00
|
|
|
11,703.35
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
2,276.00
0
|
9,389.95
|
0.00
|
|
|
11,355.38
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
11,316.50
|
0.00
|
|
|
22,584.23
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
7,341.58
|
14,692.32
|
496.00
|
|
|
18,913.75
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
8,652.11
|
10,213.42
|
0.00
|
|
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
|
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
|
|
103,510.73
|
0.00
|
140.00
|
26,497.69
|
76,075.06
|
496.00
|
|
|
7,473.53
|
190.0
|
140.00
|
0.00
|
6,643.48
|
0.00
|
|
|
110,984.26
|
190.0
|
280.00
|
26,497.69
|
82,718.54
|
496.00
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
34.61
|
|
|
11.94
|
11.94
|
0.55
|
0.55
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
20.35
|
|
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
16.82
|
|
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.15
|
0.15
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
14.65
|
|
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
28.72
|
|
|
0.02
|
0.02
|
0.26
|
0.26
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
36.62
|
|
|
11.96
|
11.96
|
0.96
|
0.96
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
151.77
|
|
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.05
|
0.05
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
37.35
37.35
|
|
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.10
|
0.10
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
38.78
|
|
|
7.48
|
7.48
|
0.15
|
0.15
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
54.16
|
|
|
17.20
|
17.20
|
0.03
|
0.03
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
30.99
|
|
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
|
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
|
|
|
|
1.29
|
1.29
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
0.05
|
0.05
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
1.34
|
1.34
|
|
|
|
|
|
Appendix M
Statistics on
Complaint, Notifications of
Summons and Successful Prosecutions
Statistical Summary of Exceedances
|
Air Quality
|
|
Location
|
Action Level
|
Limit Level
|
Total
|
|
E-A1
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
Statistical Summary of
Environmental Complaints
|
Reporting Period
|
Environmental Complaint
Statistics
|
|
Frequency
|
Cumulative
|
Complaint Nature
|
|
1 Oct 2020-
31 Oct 2020
|
0
|
1
|
N/A
|
Statistical Summary of
Environmental Non-compliance
|
Reporting Period
|
Environmental Non-compliance
Statistics
|
|
Frequency
|
Cumulative
|
Details
|
|
1 Oct 2020-
31 Oct 2020
|
0
|
0
|
N/A
|
Statistical Summary of
Environmental Summons
|
Reporting Period
|
Environmental Summons
Statistics
|
|
Frequency
|
Cumulative
|
Details
|
|
1 Oct 2020-
31 Oct 2020
|
0
|
0
|
N/A
|
Statistical Summary of
Environmental Prosecution
|
Reporting Period
|
Environmental Prosecution
Statistics
|
|
Frequency
|
Cumulative
|
Details
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|
1 Oct 2020-
31 Oct 2020
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0
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0
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N/A
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Appendix N
Monitoring
Schedule of the Coming Month
1.
This is the 1st Monthly Environmental
Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) Report prepared by the Environmental Team (ET),
Cinotech Consultants Ltd., for Contract No. HY/2019/13 “Central Kowloon Route –
Buildings, Electrical and Mechanical Works”. This report summarized the
monitoring results and audit findings of the EM&A programme under the
issued EP No. EP-457/2013/C and in accordance with the EM&A programme in
Kai Tak East Area during the reporting period from 12th October 2020
– 31st October 2020.
2.
The major site activities undertaken in Kai Tak East
Area in the reporting month included:
· Pre-drilling works;
·
Hoarding installation; and
·
Site open-up breaking works.
3.
Environmental monitoring for the Project was
performed in accordance with the EM&A Manual and the monitoring results
were checked and reviewed. Joint weekly site inspections with the
representative of ET, Engineer Representative and the Contractor were conducted
on 16, 20 & 27 October 2020, whereas joint site inspection with the
representative of IEC was conducted on 20 October 2020. The implementation of
the environmental mitigation measures, Event Action Plans and environmental
complaint handling procedures were also checked.
4.
A summary of the non-compliance (exceedance)
during the reporting month (October 2020) and the investigation results and/or
follow-up actions is provided below:
Air Quality
Monitoring
· No Action/Limit Level exceedance for 1-hour TSP was recorded.
· No Action/Limit Level exceedance for 24-hour TSP was recorded.
Landscape and Visual Monitoring
·
No non-conformity for landscape and visual was
recorded.
Complaint Handling, Prosecution and Public Engagement
5.
Summary of complaint/summons/prosecution in the
reporting month is tabulated in Table I.
|
Event
|
Event Details
|
Follow-up/ Remedial Actions
|
Status/ Remarks
|
|
Number
|
Brief Description
|
|
Complaints Received
|
0
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
|
Notification of Summons and Prosecutions Received
|
0
|
-
|
-
|
-
|
6.
The impact air quality monitoring in Kai Tak
East Area is currently covered under the Contract No. HY/2018/02. As to fulfil
the monitoring requirement from the EM&A Manual for Contract No.
HY/2019/13, the monitoring results could be referred to the relevant sections
under the Contract No. HY/2018/02.
7.
The key works or activities will be anticipated
in the next reporting period are as follows:
· Pre-drilling works;
·
Foundation piling; and
·
Excavation for drainage works.
1.1
Central Kowloon Route (CKR) is a 4.7km long dual
3-lane trunk road across Central Kowloon linking Yau Ma Tei Interchange in West
Kowloon and the road network at Kai Tak Development and Kowloon Bay in East
Kowloon. The underground tunnel section will be about 3.9km long. In
particular, an underground tunnel of about 370m long in Kowloon Bay to the
north of To Kwa Wan Typhoon Shelter will be constructed.
1.2
The Environmental Impact Assessment Report for
Central Kowloon Route – Design and Construction (Register No.: AEIAR-171/2013)
was approved under the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (EIAO) on 11
July 2013. An Environmental Permit (EP No.: EP- 457/2013) was issued on 9
August 2013. Variations of Environmental Permit (VEP) was subsequently applied
and the latest EP (EP No. EP-457/2013/C) was issued by Environmental Protection
Department (EPD) on 16 January 2017.
1.3
The construction of the CKR had been divided
into different sections. This Contract No. HY/2019/13 – Central Kowloon Route –
Buildings, Electrical and Mechanical Works (“The Project”) will include the
architectural, civil and structural construction works of Yau Ma Tei Ventilation Building (YVB), Ho Man Tin Ventilation
Building (HVB), Kai Tak Ventilation Building (KVB) and Central Kowloon Route
Administration Building (ADB) for the CKR. The
landscaping and electrical and mechanical (E&M) works within the building
sites will be involved as well.
1.4
Cinotech Consultants Limited was assigned as the
Environmental Team (ET) to undertake the EM&A works for the Project. The
construction of this Contract was commenced on 12th October 2020.
1.5
This is the 1st Monthly EM&A Report which summarises the impact monitoring results and
audit findings for the EM&A programme in Kai Tak East Area during the
reporting period from 12th October 2020 – 31st
October 2020. The Kai Tak East
Area site layout plan for the Project is shown in Figure 1.1.
1.6
Different Parties with
different levels of involvement in the project organization include:
Ÿ Project Proponent – Highways Department (HyD)
Ÿ Engineer
Representative (ER) – Arup – Mott MacDonald Joint Venture (AMMJV)
Ÿ Environmental Team (ET) – Cinotech Consultants Limited (Cinotech)
Ÿ Independent Environmental Checker (IEC) – Environmental Resources
Management - Hong Kong Limited (ERM)
Ÿ Contractor
– Gammon Construction Limited (GCL)
1.7
The key contacts of the Project are shown in Table 1.1.
|
Party
|
Role
|
Contact Person
|
Phone No.
|
|
AMMJV
|
Engineer Representative
|
Mr. Tommy Wong
|
3551 9251
|
|
Cinotech
|
Environmental Team
|
Ms. Betty Choi
|
2151 2072
|
|
ERM
|
Independent Environmental Checker
|
Ms. Mandy To
|
2271 3313
|
|
GCL
|
Contractor
|
Mr. Roy Leung
|
6468 7650
|
1.8
The Organizational Structure for Environmental
Management is shown in Figure 1.2.
1.9
The construction programme is presented in Appendix
A.
1.10 The major site activities undertaken in the reporting month
included:
· Pre-drilling works;
·
Hoarding installation; and
·
Site open-up breaking works.
1.11 The EM&A programme requires air quality monitoring, landscape and visual monitoring and environmental site audit. The EM&A requirements for each
parameter are described in the following sections, including:
Ÿ Environmental requirements and mitigation measures, as recommended
in the EM&A Manual under the EP.
1.12 The advice on the implementation status of environmental protection
and pollution control/mitigation measures is summarized in Section 6 of this
report.
1.13 All permits/licenses
obtained for the Project are summarized in Table 1.2.
|
Permit / License No.
|
Valid Period
|
Status
|
|
From
|
To
|
|
Environmental Permit (EP)
|
|
EP-457/2013/C
|
16 Jan 2017
|
N/A
|
Valid
|
|
Notification
of Construction Works under Air Pollution Control Ordinance (APCO)
|
|
457346
|
18 Jun 2020
|
End of Project
|
Valid
|
|
Billing
Account for Construction Waste Disposal
|
|
7037679
|
26 Jun 2020
|
N/A
|
Valid
|
|
Registration
of Chemical Waste Producer – Kai Tak
|
|
5211-286-G2347-54
|
13 Jul 2020
|
N/A
|
Valid
|
|
Construction
Noise Permit - Kai Tak (Percussive Piling)
|
|
PP-RE0037-20
|
19 Sep 2020
|
18 Mar 2021
|
Valid
|
|
Construction
Noise Permit - Kai Tak BEM Office (Generator)
|
|
GW-RE0801-20
|
27 Sep 2020
|
26 Dec 2020
|
Valid
|
2.1
As all of the air quality (1-hour TSP and
24-hour TSP) monitoring works in Kai Tak East Area are currently covered under
the Contract No. HY/2018/02 (Central Kowloon Route - Kai Tak East), the
corresponding monitoring parameters, equipment, methodology, results and
established Action and Limit Levels could be referred to Section 3 of the
EM&A report for Contract No. HY/2018/02 during this reporting month.
Observations
2.2
No Action/Limit Level exceedance was recorded
for all 1-hour TSP and 24-hour TSP monitoring in the reporting month.
2.3
Site audits were carried out on a weekly basis
to monitor and audit the timely implementation of air quality mitigation
measures within the site boundaries of this Project. The summary of site
audits are shown in Table 6.1 of this report.
Monitoring
Requirements
3.1
As no Noise
Sensitive Receiver (NSR) is located within 300m from the boundary of Kai Tak East
Area, no construction noise monitoring is required in Kai Tak East Area for
this Project.
Observations
3.2
Site audits were carried out on a weekly basis
to monitor and audit the timely implementation of construction noise mitigation
measures within the site boundaries of this Project. The summary of site audits are shown in Table
6.1 of this report.
4.1
Waste generated from this Project includes inert
construction and demolition (C&D) materials and non-inert C&D
materials. Inert C&D waste includes soil, broken rock, broken concrete and
building debris, while non-inert C&D materials are made up of C&D waste
which cannot be reused or recycled and has to be disposed of at the designated
landfill sites.
4.2
The quantities of different types of waste
generated in the reporting month are summarised in Table 4.1. Details of the
amount of wastes generated by the major site activities of this Project during
the reporting month is shown in Appendix B.
Table
4.1 Quantities of Waste Generated from the Project
|
Quantity
|
|
|
Inert C&D Materials
|
Non-inert C&D Materials
|
|
Reporting Period
|
Total Quantity
Generated
(in '000m3)
|
Disposed as
Public Fill (in '000m3)
|
Others, e.g.
general refuse (in '000m3)
|
Metals
(in '000kg)
|
Paper/cardboard
Packaging
(in '000kg)
|
Plastics
(in '000kg)
|
Chemical waste (in '000kg)
|
|
October 2020
|
3.346
|
3.346
|
0.0232
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
0
|
4.3
Site audits were carried out on a weekly basis
to monitor and audit to ensure that proper storage, transportation and disposal
practices of waste materials generated during construction activities, such as
construction and demolition (C&D) materials and general refuse are being
implemented. The summary of site audits are shown in Table 6.1 of this report. The
implementation status of the waste/chemical management measures in the
reporting period are summarized in Appendix C.
5
landscape and visual
5.1
According to the EM&A Manual, site audits would be undertaken during the construction phase of the
Project to check that the proposed landscape and visual mitigation measures are
properly implemented and maintained as per their intended objectives. Site
inspections of the implementation of landscape and visual mitigation measures would be undertaken at least once
every two weeks during the construction period.
5.2
Bi-weekly inspection of the implementation of
landscape and visual mitigation measures within the site boundaries of this
Project was conducted on 16 and 27 October 2020. The implementation status of
the landscape and visual mitigation measures in the reporting period are
summarized in Appendix C. The summary of observations
and recommendations made for landscape and visual mitigation measures during site
audits are shown in Table 6.1 of this report.
5.3
No non-compliance of the landscape and visual
impact was recorded in the reporting month.
6.1
Site audits were carried out on a weekly basis
to monitor the timely implementation of proper environmental management
practices and mitigation measures in the Project site.
6.2
Site audits were conducted on 16, 20 & 27 October
2020 in the reporting month. Joint site inspection with the representative of IEC was conducted on 20 October 2020. No non-compliance was observed
during the site audit.
6.3
According to Environmental Permit, the approved EIA Report (Register No.: AEIAR-171/2013),
and the EM&A Manual of the Project, the mitigation
measures detailed in the documents are recommended to be implemented during the
construction phase. An Environmental Mitigation Implementation Schedule (EMIS)
is provided in Appendix C.
6.4
The ET weekly site inspections were carried out
during the reporting month and the observations and follow-up actions in Kai
Tak East Area are summarized in Table 6.1.
Table 6.1 Observations and
Recommendations of Site Inspections
|
Parameters
|
Date
|
Observations
|
Follow-up
Actions
|
|
Water Quality
|
16 Oct 2020
|
No
environmental deficiency was identified in the reporting period.
|
N/A
|
|
Air Quality
|
27 Oct 2020
|
Water spraying
should be provided to minimize dust generation at the site area of Kai Tak
Ventilation Building Site.
|
Water spraying
had been provided at the site area of Kai Tak Ventilation Building Site
during the audit session on 3 Nov
2020.
|
|
Noise
|
N/A
|
No
environmental deficiency was identified in the reporting period.
|
N/A
|
|
Waste / Chemical
Management
|
20 Oct 2020
|
Oil stains on
the ground should be removed at Kai Tak Ventilation Building Site.
|
The oil stains
had been removed at Kai Tak Ventilation Building Site during the audit session
on 27 Oct
2020.
|
|
|
N/A
|
No environmental
deficiency was identified in the reporting period.
|
N/A
|
|
|
N/A
|
No
environmental deficiency was identified in the reporting period.
|
N/A
|
6.5
The Event and Action Plans for air quality could
be referred to Appendix D of the EM&A report in
Contract No. HY/2018/02.
Air Quality
Monitoring
· No Action/Limit Level exceedance for 1-hour TSP was recorded.
· No Action/Limit Level exceedance for 24-hour TSP was recorded.
Landscape and
Visual Monitoring
·
No non-conformity for landscape and visual was
recorded.
6.6
No environmental complaints, warning,
notifications of summons and successful prosecutions was received in the reporting
month. The summary of environmental complaint, warning, summon and notification
of successful prosecution for the Project is presented in Appendix D.
6.7
Status of required submission under EP-457/2013/C
during the reporting period are summarized in Table 6.2.
Table 6.2 Status of Required Submission under Environmental
Permit
|
EP Condition (EP-457/2013/C)
|
Submission
|
Submission Date
|
|
Condition 1.12
|
Notification of Commencement
Date of Construction of the Project
|
|
|
Condition 2.4
|
Management Organisation of the
Main Construction Companies
|
|
|
Condition 2.5
|
Construction Programme and EP
Submission Schedule
|
|
|
Condition 2.6
|
Design Drawing
|
|
|
Condition 2.8
|
Landscape Mitigation Plan
|
|
|
Condition 2.9
|
Construction Noise Mitigation
Measure Plan (CNMMP)
|
|
7
future Key issues
7.1
Major site activities
undertaken for the coming two months include:
§ Pre-drilling
works;
§ Foundation piling; and
§ Excavation for drainage works.
7.2
Key environmental issues in the coming two months
include:
Ÿ Stockpile accumulation on-site;
Ÿ Water spraying for dust generating activities and on haul road;
Ÿ Wastewater and runoff discharge from site;
Ÿ Coverage of open manholes to avoid dirty runoff to drainage system;
Ÿ Noise from operation of the equipment, especially for excavation
works and machinery onsite;
Ÿ Accumulation of general refuse and construction waste on-site;
Ÿ Proper storage of construction materials on-site; and
Ÿ Storage of chemicals/fuel and chemical waste/waste oil on-site.
8.1
This is the 1st
Monthly EM&A Report which presents the EM&A works
undertaken in Kai Tak East Area during the reporting month from 12th
October 2020 – 31st October 2020 in accordance with the EM&A Manual and the requirements under the EP.
Air Quality
Monitoring
8.2
No Action/Limit Level exceedance was recorded
for all 1-hour and 24-hour TSP monitoring in the reporting month.
Landscape and
visual
8.3
No non-compliance
was recorded in the reporting month.
Site Audit
8.4
3 ET joint weekly environmental site inspections
were conducted in the reporting month. Joint weekly
site inspections with the representative of ET, Engineer Representative and the
Contractor were conducted on 16, 20 & 27 October 2020, whereas joint site
inspection with the representative of IEC was conducted on 20 October 2020.
All environmental deficiencies observed during site inspections were rectified
by the Contractor.
Complaint, Notification
of Summons and Successful Prosecution
8.5
No environmental complaints, notifications of
summons and successful prosecutions were received in the reporting month.
Figure 1.1
Site Layout Plan
Figure 1.2
Project Organisation for Environmental
Monitoring and Audit
Appendix A
Construction Programme
Appendix B
Summary of Waste Generation and Disposal
Records
Appendix C
Environmental Mitigation Implementation
Schedule (EMIS)
Appendix
D
Summaries
of Environmental Complaint, Warning, Summon and Notification of Successful Prosecution
