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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY |
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Introduction |
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Environmental Monitoring and Audit Progress |
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Breaches of Action and Limit Levels |
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Air Quality |
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Construction Noise |
5-6 |
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Ecological Monitoring |
6 |
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Environmental Non-Compliance |
6 |
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Environmental Complaint |
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Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions |
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Reporting Changes |
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Future Key Issues |
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INTRODUCTION |
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Purpose of the report |
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Structure of the report |
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PROJECT INFORMATION |
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Background |
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Project Organization |
9-10 |
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Summary of Construction Works Undertaken During
Reporting Month |
10 |
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Construction Programme |
10 |
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Status of Environmental Licences, Notifications and Permits |
10 |
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Summary of EM&A Requirement |
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Status of Compliance with Environmental Permits
Conditions |
11-12 |
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AIR QUALITY MONITORING |
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Monitoring Requirements |
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Monitoring Location |
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Monitoring Equipment |
13-14 |
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Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration |
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Monitoring Methodology and QA/QC Procedure |
14-15 |
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Results and Observations |
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Event and Action Plan |
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NOISE MONITORING |
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Monitoring Requirements |
17 |
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Monitoring Location |
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Monitoring Equipment |
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Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration |
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Monitoring Methodology and QA/QC Procedures |
18-19 |
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Maintenance and Calibration |
19 |
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Results and Observations |
19-20 |
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Event and Action Plan |
20 |
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ECOLOGICAL MONITORING |
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Monitoring of Flora Species of Conservation Interest |
21 |
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Post-Transplantation Monitoring and Maintenance Programme |
21-22 |
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Results and Observations |
22-25 |
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Precautionary Measure for Butterfly Species of
Conservation Interest |
25 |
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Precautionary Measures to Minimize Indirect
Disturbance on Ecology |
25 |
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LANDSCAPE AND VISUAL MONITORING |
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Monitoring Requirements |
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ENVIRONMENTAL SITE INSPECTION |
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Site Audits |
27 |
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Implementation Status of Environmental Mitigation
Measures |
27-28 |
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Solid and Liquid Waste Management Status |
28 |
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ENVIRONMENTAL NON-CONFORMANCE |
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Summary of Exceedances |
29 |
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Summary of Environmental Non-Compliance |
29 |
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Summary of Environmental Complaint |
29 |
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Summary of Environmental Summon and Successful
Prosecution |
29 |
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FUTURE KEY ISSUES |
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Key Issues in the Coming Three Months |
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Monitoring Schedule for the Next Month |
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CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS |
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Conclusions |
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Recommendations |
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LIST OF TABLES
Table I Summary
Table for EM&A Activities in the Reporting Month
Table II Summary
Table for Events Recorded in the Reporting Month
Table 2.1 Key
Contacts of the Project
Table 2.2 Status
of Environmental Licences, Notifications and Permits
(Contract No. SSK509)
Table 2.3 Summary
Table for Status of Compliance / Required Submission
Table 3.1 Location
for Air Quality Monitoring Locations
Table 3.2 Air
Quality Monitoring Equipment
Table 3.3 Impact
Dust Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration
Table 3.4 Summary
Table of 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results during the Reporting Month
Table 3.5 Observation
at Dust Monitoring Stations
Table 4.1 Location
for Noise Monitoring Stations
Table 4.2 Noise
Monitoring Equipment
Table 4.3 Noise
Monitoring Parameters, Duration and Frequency
Table 4.4 Summary
Table of Noise Monitoring Results during the Reporting Month
Table 4.5 Observation
at Noise Monitoring Stations
Table 5.1 Implementation
Status of Protection Measures for Flora Species of Conservation Interest
Table 7.1 Observations
and Recommendations of Site Audit
LIST OF FIGURES
Figure 1 Site Layout Plan
Figure 2 Location of Air Quality Monitoring Stations
Figure 3 Location of Noise Monitoring Stations
LIST OF APPENDICES
Appendix A Construction
Programme and Proactive Environmental Protection
Proforma
Appendix B Action
and Limit Levels
Appendix C Copies
of Calibration Certificates
Appendix D Environmental
Monitoring Schedules
Appendix E Air
Quality Monitoring Results and Graphical Presentation
Appendix F Noise
Monitoring Results and Graphical Presentation
Appendix G Weather
Condition
Appendix H Ecological
Monitoring Records
Appendix I Event
Action Plans
Appendix J Summary
of Exceedance
Appendix K Environmental
Mitigation Implementation Schedule (EMIS)
Appendix L Waste
Generation in the Reporting Month
Appendix M Complaint
Log
Appendix N Summary
of Successful Prosecution
Appendix O The
potential seriousness of the forthcoming environmental impacts and the use of machineries
EXECUTIVE
SUMMARY
Introduction
1.
This is
the 6th monthly Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) Report for the
Project of Police Facilities in Kong Nga Po under Environmental Permit No. FEP-01/510/2016.
This report was prepared by Ka Shing Management Consultancy Ltd. (Ka Shing)
under “Service Contract Quotation No. PMB202/8480/2022/A01/A Provision of
Environmental Team consultancy for Design and Construction of Kong Nga Po
Police Training Facilities” (hereinafter called the “Service Contract”). This
report documents the findings of Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A)
work conducted from 1st to 30th September 2023.
2.
Part
of the construction site was handed over to Architectural Services Department (ArchSD) on 23rd December 2022 whom taken over
responsibility for the construction of building works and as maintenance agent
for Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF) during operation phase.
3.
During
the reporting month, the following Works Contracts were undertaken for the
Project of Police Facilities in Kong Nga Po under Environmental Permit No. FEP-01/510/2016:
Contract No. SSK509 - Design and Construction of Kong Nga Po Police Training
Facilities
Environmental
Monitoring and Audit Progress
4.
A
summary of the EM&A activities in this reporting month is listed in Table
I below:
Table I
Summary Table for EM&A Activities in the Reporting Month
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EM&A Activities |
Date |
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Air Quality Monitoring |
06,12,18,22,28 September 2023 |
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Noise Monitoring |
06,12,18,28 September 2023 |
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Ecological Monitoring |
29 September 2023 |
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Environmental Site Inspection |
5,12,20,26 September 2023 |
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landscape & Visual Inspection and the Ecological Monitoring |
5, 20, 25 September 2023 |
Breaches of
Action and Limit Levels
5. Summary of the environmental
exceedances of the reporting month is tabulated in Table II.
Air
Quality
6. All construction air
quality monitoring was conducted as scheduled in the reporting month. No Action/Limit Level exceedance was
recorded.
Construction
Noise
7. All construction noise
monitoring was conducted as scheduled in the reporting month. No Action/Limit Level exceedance was
recorded.
Table II Summary Table for Events
Recorded in the Reporting Month
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Environmental Monitoring |
Parameter |
No. of Non-Project related Exceedances |
No. of Exceedance related to the Construction Works of the
Contract |
Action Taken |
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Action Level |
Limit Level |
Action Level |
Limit Level |
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Air Quality |
1-hr TSP |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
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Noise |
Leq(30min) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
N/A |
Ecological
Monitoring
8. All ecological
monitoring was conducted as scheduled in the reporting month. The ecological monitoring result in
the reporting month is shown in Appendix H.
Environmental
Non-Compliance
9. No environmental non-compliance
was recorded in the reporting month
Environmental
Complaint
10. No environmental complaint was
received in the reporting month.
Notification
of Summons and Successful Prosecutions
11. No notification of summons or
successful prosecutions was received in the reporting month.
Reporting
Changes
12. Part of the construction site was
handed over to Architectural Services Department (ArchSD)
on 23rd December 2022 whom took over
responsibility for the construction of building works. So, the site activities and implementation
status of environmental mitigation measures related to ArchSD
Contract are presented in this Monthly EM&A Report.
Future
Key Issues
13. The major site activities for the
coming three months include:
- Open cut excavation
- Removal of soil
- Construction of footings
- Pre-bored socketed-H Piling
- Mock up construction
- U.U. Lead in and Pipe Duct Connection
14. Potential environmental impacts
arising from the above construction activities are mainly associated with construction dust,
noise, water quality and waste management. For the details, please refer to Appendix A
regarding the anticipated major impacts from the construction works and corresponding recommended mitigation
measures.
1
INTRODUCTION
1.1
Ka
Shing Management Consultancy Ltd. (Ka Shing) was commissioned by the
Architectural Services Department (ASD) as the Environmental Team to undertake
the Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) works for the Project of
Police Facilities in Kong Nga Po under Environmental Permit No. FEP-01/510/2016
to ensure that the environmental performance of the Works Contracts comply with
the requirements specified in the Environmental Permits (EPs), Environmental
Impact Assessment (EIA) Report and Environmental Monitoring & Audit
(EM&A) Manual of the Police Facilities in Kong Nga Po Project and other
relevant statutory requirements.
1.2
The
major construction works for the Project commenced on 3rd July 2020 and the
main site in Kong Nga Po was handed over to Architectural Services Department
(ASD) on 23rd December 2022 whom taken over responsibility for the construction
of building works and as maintenance agent for Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF)
during operation phase.
Purpose of the
report
1.3 This is
the 6th EM&A Report which summarises
the impact monitoring results and audit findings for the EM&A programme during the reporting period from 1st to 30th September
2023.
Structure of the report
1.4 The structure of the report is as
follows:
Section 1: Introduction - purpose and structure of the
report.
Section
2: Project Information – summarises background and scope of the Project, site
description, project organisation and contact
details, construction programme, the construction
works undertaken and the status of Environmental Permits/Licences
during the reporting month.
Section 3: Air Quality Monitoring – summarises
the monitoring parameters, monitoring
programmes, monitoring methodologies, monitoring
frequencies, monitoring locations, Action and Limit Levels, monitoring results
and Event /Action Plans.
Section
4: Noise Monitoring – summarises
the monitoring parameters, monitoring programmes,
monitoring methodologies, monitoring frequencies, monitoring locations, Action
and Limit Levels, monitoring results and Event/Action Plans.
Section 5: Ecological
Monitoring – summarises the monitoring results of the
monthly ecological monitoring undertaken within the reporting month.
Section 6: Landscape
and Visual Monitoring – summarises the audit results
of the site inspection undertaken within the reporting month.
Section 7: Environmental
Site Inspection – summarises the audit findings of
the weekly site inspections undertaken within the reporting month.
Section 8: Environmental
Non-conformance – summarises any monitoring exceedance,
environmental complaints, environmental summons and successful prosecutions
within the reporting month.
Section 9: Future
Key Issues – summarises the impact forecast for the
next three months and monitoring schedule in the next month.
Section 10: Conclusions and Recommendations
2 PROJECT
INFORMATION
Background
2.1 The
Project mainly includes construction and operation of various police facilities. The
police facilities include:
(i)
a helipad;
(ii) two firing ranges;
and
(iii) other facilities, associated
infrastructure & utilities, etc.
2.2 The
Project is a Designated Project under the Environmental Impact Assessment
Ordinance (EIAO). An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report (Report No.:
AEIAR-201/2016) for the Project was approved under EIAO in October 2016 in
accordance with the EIA Study Brief (No. ESB-276/2014) and the Technical
Memorandum on Environmental Impact Assessment Process (EIAO-TM). The
corresponding Environmental Permit was issued (EP no.: FEP-01/510/2016) by the
Director of Environmental Protection (DEP).
2.3 According to an approved
Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) Manual, an air quality and noise
monitoring programme is recommended during the
construction phases of the Project to monitor the expected dust and noise
nuisances. Baseline air quality and noise monitoring were conducted by previous
ET (Wellab Limited) from 14th March 2020 to 2nd April
2020 to establish the background conditions of the designated sensitive
receivers prior to the commencement of the Project’s construction works.
2.4 The site layout plan for the
Project is shown in Figure 1.
Project
Organization
2.5 Different
parties with different levels of involvement in the Project organization under
EP no.: FEP-01/510/2016 include:
Project Proponent – Architectural Services Department
(ArchSD)
Contractor– China State JV
Environmental Team (ET) – Ka Shing Management
Consultancy Ltd.
Independent Environmental Checker (IEC) – Acuity
Sustainability Consulting Limited
2.6 The
key personnel contact names and numbers under Quotation No.
PMB202/8480/2022/A01/A and the other contact names and numbers under ArchSD Contract No. SSK509 are summarised
in Table 2.1.
Table 2.1 Key Contacts of the Project
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Party |
Role |
Contact
Person |
Phone No. |
Fax No. |
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Architectural Services Department |
Project Proponent |
Mr. Vincent Kwok |
2867 3939 |
3542 5223 |
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Contractor (China State JV) |
Site Agent |
Mr. Kelvin Chan |
6272 8828 |
2866 6325 |
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Senior Environmental Officer |
Ms. Marian Kong |
6174 9735 |
2866 6325 |
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Ka Shing Management Consultancy Ltd. |
ETL |
Mr. W.H. Lee |
2618 2166 |
2120 7752 |
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Acuity Sustainability Consulting Limited |
IEC |
Ir. Y.H. Law |
2698 6833 |
2698 9383 |
Summary of
Construction Works Undertaken During Reporting Month
2.7 The major site activities
undertaken in the reporting month included:
- Open cut excavation
- Removal of soil
- Ground Investigation
- Pre-bored socketed-H Piling
Construction Programme
2.8 A copy of Contractors’ construction programmes
is provided in Appendix A. Considering the major site activities for the coming
three months as provided by the Contractor, the potential seriousness
of the forthcoming environmental impacts and the use of machineries are recognized and outlined
in Appendix O
2.9 A
summary of the relevant permits, licences, and/or
notifications on environmental protection for this Project is presented in
Table 2.2
Table 2.2 Status of Environmental Licences, Notifications and Permits
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Permit / Licence
No. |
Valid Period |
Status |
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From |
To |
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Further Environmental Permit (FEP) |
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FEP-01/510/2016 |
N/A |
N/A |
Valid |
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Construction Noise Permit (CNP) |
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GW-RN0692-23 |
02-07-2023 |
01-10-2023 |
Valid |
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GW-RN0882-23
(Renewal) |
24-08-2023 |
23-11-2023 |
Valid |
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Notification pursuant to Air Pollution
Control (Construction Dust) Regulation |
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EPD Ref no.: 487864 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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Billing Account for Construction Waste
Disposal |
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Account No. 7046289 |
18-01-2023 |
N/A |
Valid |
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Registration of Chemical Waste
Producer |
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WPN5213-641-C4770-01 |
18-01-2023 |
N/A |
Valid |
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Effluent Discharge Licence
under Water Pollution Control Ordinance |
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WT00043663-2023 |
21-04-2023 |
30-04-2028 |
Valid |
Summary of
EM&A Requirement
2.10 The
EM&A programme requires construction noise
monitoring, air quality monitoring, ecological monitoring and environmental
site audits. The EM&A requirements are described in the following sections,
including:
l
All
monitoring parameters;
l
Action
and Limit levels for all environmental parameters;
l
Event
/ Action Plans;
l
Environmental
mitigation measures, as recommended in the Project EIA study final report; and
l
Environmental
requirements in contract documents.
Status of
Compliance with Environmental Permits Conditions
2.11 The
status of compliance with Environmental Permit (EP) No. FEP-01/510/2016 and
required submission related to this Project under the EP is summarized in Table
2.3:
Table 2.3 Summary Table for Status of Compliance /
Required Submission under FEP No. FEP-01/510/2016
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EP Conditions |
Submission |
Submission Date |
Approval Status |
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1.12 |
Commencement
date of construction of
the Project |
30/3/2023 |
* |
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2.7 |
Proposal on the
Reporting Mechanism and Curriculum Vitae of the IEC |
20/3/2023 |
* |
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2.10 |
The date of
setting up the Community Liaison Hotline and the contact details |
27/2/2023 |
* |
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2.11 |
Management
Organization of Main
Construction Companies, at
least an organization chart, names of responsible
persons and their contact
details |
10/3/2023 |
* |
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2.12 |
Construction
Works Schedule and Location Plans |
10/3/2023 |
* |
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2.13 |
Layout plan for
permeable pavings |
29/3/2023 |
For approval |
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2.14 |
Landscape and
visual mitigation plan |
26/6/2023 |
For approval |
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2.16 |
Plan for perimeter
walls/ boundary wall sat project site and sidewalls of firing range |
1 month before fence wall works |
For approval |
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2.19 |
Submission of
Helicopter Flight Plan |
1 month before commencement of operation of Helipad |
Notification |
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3.3 |
Baseline Air
Quality and Noise Monitoring Report |
30/3/2023 |
Deposit |
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4.2 |
Internet address
of a dedicated web site |
13/4/2023 |
* |
Remarks: *
Approval not required in FEP-01/510/2016
3 AIR QUALITY
MONITORING
Monitoring
Requirements
3.1
In accordance with the EM&A Manual, impact 1-hour TSP monitoring was
conducted to monitor the air quality for the Works Contracts. Appendix B
shows the established Action/Limit Levels for the air quality monitoring works.
3.2 Impact
1-hour TSP monitoring was conducted for at least three times every 6 day at one
air quality monitoring station.
Monitoring
Location
3.3 According
to Section 2.2.5 of the EM&A Manual, impact air quality monitoring was
conducted at the two designated monitoring stations for the Project as shown in
Figure 2. Table 3.1 describes the location of the air quality monitoring
stations.
Table 3.1 Location for Air
Quality Monitoring Stations
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Monitoring Station |
Location of Measurement |
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AM1 |
Village House, Kong Nga Po |
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AM2 |
Village House, Kong Nga Po |
Monitoring
Equipment
3.4 As
the setup of HVS for 1-hour TSP monitoring at the designated locations and
request for secured supply of electricity for HVS were not allowed by the
villager, direct reading dust meters was therefore used to carry out the 1-hour
TSP monitoring. Dust meter has been commonly used for measuring 1-hour TSP
levels in a number of designated projects of major infrastructure works. The
proposed use of direct reading dust meter was submitted to IEC and agreed by
the IEC. With the use of direct reading dust meter, it can allow prompt and
direct results for the EM&A reporting and the implementation of the event
and action plan. The 1-hour sampling was determined on bi-monthly basis by the
HVS to check the validity and accuracy of the results measured by direct
reading method.
3.5 Table
3.2 summarises the equipment used in the impact
air quality monitoring programme. Copies of
calibration certificates are attached in Appendix C.
Table 3.2 Air Quality
Monitoring Equipment
|
Equipment |
Model and Make |
Quantity |
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Dust Monitor |
SIBATA (LD-3B) |
2 |
3.6 Meteorological
information was extracted from “Hong Kong Observatory - General Weather
Conditions during the Monitoring Period (September 2023)” in Appendix G
as the alternative method to obtain representative wind data.
3.7 The weather conditions (i.e.
sunny, cloudy or rainy) were recorded by the field staff as well during the
monitoring days.
Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration
3.8 Table
3.3 summarises the monitoring parameters and
frequencies of impact dust monitoring during the Works Contracts activities.
The air quality monitoring schedule for the reporting month is shown in Appendix
D.
Table 3.3 Impact
Dust Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration
|
Parameters |
Frequency |
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1-hr TSP |
Three times/ 6 days |
Monitoring
Methodology and QA/QC Procedure
1-hour TSP Air
Quality Monitoring
Instrumentation
3.9 Direct reading dust meter was
deployed for the air quality monitoring as shown in
Table 3.2.
3.10 The measuring procedures of the dust meter are
in accordance with the Manufacturer’s Instruction Manual as follows:
l When
the Model LD-3B is turned on, the set time displayed at the bottom left of the
liquid crystal display is [01 min].
l When the start/stop switch is pressed once
at this time, a measurement of 1minute is taken. The length of the measurement
will depend on the time that is set and displayed.
l A down timer is displayed at the bottom
right of the liquid crystal display
Maintenance/Calibration
3.11 The following
maintenance/calibration was required for the direct dust meters:
l
Check
and calibrate the dust meter by High Volume Sampler (HVS) to check the validity
and accuracy of the results measured by direct reading method. Calibration of
dust meter should be carried out on a bi-monthly basis throughout all stages of
the air quality monitoring.
l
The
correlation of dust meter and HVS in TSP measurement was obtained by direct
comparison of the weight of dust particle trapped in a filter paper using HVS
with the reading of the dust meter. Calibration of the dust meter with HVS
should be powered on and off at the same location and the same time.
l
The
correlation coefficient was checked to establish the correlation relationship
between the dust meter and HVS. The correlation factor was determined by
comparing the results of HVS and dust meter.
l
Checking
is made prior to dust monitoring commencing to ensure all equipment is in good
working condition with necessary power supply. Zero count test were conducted
before and after each monitoring event.
Results and
Observations
3.12 The monitoring results
for 1-hour TSP monitoring are summarised in Table
3.4. Detailed monitoring results and graphical presentations of 1-hour TSP
monitoring results are shown in Appendix E.
Table 3.4
Summary Table of 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results during the Reporting
Month
|
Monitoring Station |
Concentration |
Action Level, μg/m3 |
Limit Level, μg/m3 |
|
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(μg/m3) |
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Average |
Range |
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AM1 |
67 |
58 – 75 |
308 |
500 |
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AM2 |
79 |
73 – 84 |
311 |
|
3.13 1-hour TSP monitoring
was conducted as scheduled in the reporting month. No Action/Limit Level
exceedances were recorded.
3.14 According to our field
observations, the major dust source identified at the designated air quality
monitoring stations in the reporting month are shown in Table 3.5
Table 3.5 Observation at Dust
Monitoring Stations
|
Monitoring Station |
Major Dust Source |
|
AM1 |
Road traffic, exposed site area, site vehicle /
equipment operation and movement |
|
AM2 |
Road traffic, exposed site area, site vehicle /
equipment operation and movement, vehicle / equipment operation and movement
at warehouse nearby |
Event and Action
Plan
3.15 Should
project-related non-compliance of the criteria occur, action in accordance with
the Event Action Plan in Appendix I shall be carried out.
4 NOISE
MONITORING
Monitoring Requirements
4.1 In
accordance with EM&A Manual, construction noise monitoring was conducted in
terms of the A-weighted equivalent continuous sound pressure level (Leq) to monitor the construction noise arising from the
construction activities. The regular monitoring frequency for each monitoring
station shall be on a weekly basis and one set of measurements between 0700 and
1900 hours on normal weekdays shall be conducted. Appendix B shows the established Action/Limit Levels for the
environmental monitoring works.
Monitoring Location
4.2 According
to Section 3.2.3 of the EM&A Manual, impact noise monitoring was conducted
at fourteen designated noise monitoring stations. With reference to the
principle of EIA report of the Project, noise monitoring station within 300 m
from the boundary of this Project are considered. In such regard, six noise
monitoring stations as shown in Figure 3
as relevant monitoring locations. Table 4.1 describes the locations of the
noise monitoring stations.
Table 4.1
Location of Noise Monitoring Stations
|
Monitoring Station |
Location of Measurement |
|
NM9 |
Village House, Kong Nga Po |
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NM10 |
Village House, Kong Nga Po |
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NM11 |
Village House, Kong Nga Po |
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NM12 |
Village House, Kong Nga Po |
|
NM13 |
Village House, Kong Nga Po |
|
NM14 |
Village House, near Man Kam To
Road |
Monitoring
Equipment
4.3 Integrating Sound Level Meters were
used for impact noise monitoring. The meters were Type 1 sound level meter
capable of giving a continuous readout of the noise level readings including
equivalent continuous sound pressure level (Leq) and
percentile sound pressure level (Lx) that also complied with International
Electrotechnical Commission Publications 651:1979 (Type 1) and 804:1985 (Type
1) specifications. Table 4.2 summarises the
noise monitoring equipment being used. Copies of calibration certificates are
attached in Appendix C.
Table 4.2 Noise Monitoring Equipment
|
Equipment |
Model |
Quantity |
|
Sound Level Meter |
RION NL-52 |
1 |
|
Sound Calibrator |
RION NC-73 |
1 |
Monitoring Parameters,
Frequency and Duration
4.4 Table
4.3 summarises the monitoring parameters,
frequency and total duration of monitoring. The noise monitoring schedule is shown
in Appendix D.
Table 4.3 Noise Monitoring Parameters, Duration and
Frequency
|
Monitoring Stations |
Parameter |
Duration |
Frequency |
Measurement |
|
NM9 |
L10(30 min.) dB(A)[2] |
0700-1900 hrs on normal
weekdays |
Once per week |
Free field[1] |
|
NM10 |
Free field[1] |
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NM11 |
Façade |
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NM12 |
Façade |
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NM13 |
Free field[1] |
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NM14 |
Free field[1] |
Remarks:
[1]: Correction of +3dB (A) for Free-field
Measurement.
[2]: A-weighted equivalent continuous sound
pressure level (Leq). It is the constant noise level
which, under a given situation and time period, contains the same acoustic
energy as the actual time-varying noise level.
L10 is the level exceeded for 10% of the
time. For 10% of the time, the sound or noise has a sound pressure level above
L10.
L90 is the level exceeded for 90% of the
time. For 90% of the time, the noise level is above this level.
Monitoring
Methodology and QA/QC Procedures
4.5 The
monitoring procedures are as follows:
l
The
sound level meter was set on a tripod at a point 1m from the exterior of the
noise sensitive facade and at the position of 1.2m above the ground;
l
For
free field measurement, the meter was positioned away from any nearby
reflective surfaces. Free field noise levels were adjusted with a correction of
+3 dB(A);
l
The
battery condition was checked to ensure the correct functioning of the meter;
l
Parameters
such as frequency weighting, the time weighting and the measurement time were
set as follows:
—
frequency weighting
: A
—
time weighting
: Fast
—
time measurement
:
Leq(30
min.) dB(A)
(as six consecutive
Leq, 5min readings) during non-restricted hours (i.e. 0700-1900 hrs on normal
weekdays)
l
Prior
to and after each noise measurement, the meter was calibrated using a
Calibrator for 94.0 dB at 1000 Hz. If the difference in the calibration level
before and after measurement was more than 1.0 dB, the measurement would be
considered invalid and repeat of noise measurement would be required after re-
calibration or repair of the equipment;
l
During
the monitoring period, the Leq, L90 and L10 were
recorded. In addition, site conditions and noise sources were recorded on a
standard record sheet;
l
Noise
measurement was paused temporarily during periods of high intrusive noise (e.g. dog barking, helicopter noise) if possible and
observation record during measurement period should be provided; and
l
Noise
monitoring was cancelled in the presence of fog, rain, and wind with a steady
speed exceeding 5 m/s, or wind with gusts exceeding 10 m/s. The wind speed
should be checked with a portable wind speed meter capable of measuring the
wind speed in m/s.
Maintenance and
Calibration
4.6 The microphone head of the sound
level meter and calibrator were cleaned with a soft cloth at quarterly
intervals.
4.7 The sound level meter and
calibrator were checked and calibrated at yearly intervals.
4.8 Immediately prior to and following
each noise measurement, the accuracy of the sound level meter should be checked
using an acoustic calibrator generating a known sound pressure level at a known
frequency. Measurements would be accepted as valid only if the calibration
levels before and after the noise measurement agreed to within 1.0 dB.
Results and
Observations
4.9 The noise monitoring results are summarised in Table 4.4. Detailed monitoring results and
graphical presentations of noise monitoring are shown in Appendix F. The weather information for the reporting month is summarised in Appendix
G.
Table 4.4
Summary Table of Noise Monitoring Results during the Reporting Month
|
Monitoring Station |
Average |
Range |
Baseline Level |
Limit Level |
|
Leq (30 min) dB(A) |
Leq (30 min) dB(A) |
dB(A) |
dB(A) |
|
|
NM9[1] |
59.0 |
56.9 – 62.5 |
55.9 |
75 |
|
NM10[1] |
50.6 |
47.9 – 53.1 |
52.8 |
|
|
NM11 |
47.8 |
42.4 – 50.1 |
46.4 |
|
|
NM12 |
48.0 |
43.7 – 52.5 |
54.7 |
|
|
NM13[1] |
57.1 |
52.7 – 63.0 |
61.3 |
|
|
NM14[1] |
47.1 |
43.5 – 50.3 |
59.6 |
Remarks:
[1]: Correction of +3dB (A) for Free-field
Measurement.
4.10 Construction noise
monitoring was conducted as scheduled in the reporting month. No Action/Limit
Level exceedance was recorded. The summary of exceedance record in reporting
month is shown in Appendix J.
4.11 According to our field observations,
the major noise sources identified at the designated noise monitoring stations
in the reporting month are as follows:
Table 4.5 Observation at Noise Monitoring Stations
|
Monitoring Station |
Major Noise Source |
|
NM9 |
Road traffic, excavation works, loading &
unloading |
|
NM10 |
Road traffic, excavation works, loading &
unloading |
|
NM11 |
Road traffic |
|
NM12 |
Road traffic, loading & unloading |
|
NM13 |
Road traffic, loading & unloading |
|
NM14 |
Road traffic, dog barking |
Event and Action
Plan
4.12 Should any project related
to non-compliance of the criteria occur, action in accordance with the Event
Action Plan in Appendix I shall be carried out.
5 ECOLOGICAL
MONITORING
Monitoring of
Flora Species of Conservation Interest
5.1 As required
under Section 8.3.2 of EM&A Manual, during construction phase, temporary
protective fence shall be erected enclosing the flora species of conservation
interest identified under the detailed vegetation survey. The temporary
protective fence shall be properly maintained and monitored for the
effectiveness. Monthly monitoring of individual of flora species of
conservation interest identified in the detailed vegetation survey shall be
conducted during the construction phase to make sure that the flora species of
conservation interest are not affected by the construction activities of the
Project.
5.2 The
purpose of the monitoring is to monitor the timely implementation of proper
environmental management practices and mitigation measures for the retained and
transplanted individuals of flora species of conservation interest. Proper
erection and maintenance of the temporary protective fence enclosing the
individuals was inspected for the effectiveness. The recommended protection
measures in the implementation schedule as stated in approved transplantation
proposal were monitored and the conditions of the individuals of flora species
of conservation interest were recorded as shown in Table 5.1.
5.3 According
to the approved detailed vegetation survey report and transplantation proposal,
71 individuals of Brainea insignis, 41 individuals of
Spiranthes sinensis and 3 individuals of Aquilaria
sinensis were identified to be transplanted to the receptor site. 51
individuals of Keteleeria fortunei,
26 undersized seedlings of Keteleeria fortunei and 7 undersized seedlings of Aquilaria sinensis
were identified to be retained along Kong Nga Po Road near Police Dog Unit and
Force Search Unit Training School.
Post-Transplantation
Monitoring and Maintenance Programme
5.4 According
to approved transplantation proposal, post-transplantation monitoring should be
conducted by the Contractor once per week in the first three months and once
per month afterwards during the 12-month establishment period and the
post-establishment period until the end of construction phase of the Project.
Regular monitoring allows early detection of the growth status of transplanted
species, sign of construction activity within and nearby the receptor site, and
any environmental change of the receptor site.
5.5 Maintenance
works were recommended for the first year of establishment to allow health
growth of the transplanted species. In view of the condition of transplanted
individuals after the 12-month establishment period, maintenance works were
recommended to extend during the Post-establishment Period until the end of
Construction Phase. Watering was recommended in daily practice during the first
three months after the transplantation and during the dry season. Watering
frequency may be reduced to at least twice a week and adjusted based on the
plant condition to keep the soil moist. Other maintenance works like the use of
mulch and weeding shall be conducted if required.
Results and
Observations
5.6 Monthly
monitoring of flora species of conservation interest was conducted by the
Contractor on 29th September 2023 during the reporting month. The
implementation status of protection measures as stated in the approved
transplantation proposal and the maintenance of temporary protective fence were
inspected. The implementation status of protection measures is shown in
Table 5.1 and photographic record and checklists for monthly monitoring are
shown in Appendix H. The health conditions of the transplanted /
retained species are generally in fair and poor condition. The Contractor was
reminded to closely monitor the transplanted species and implement the
protection measures according to the approved transplantation proposal to
protect the transplanted / retained species. In addition, the Contractor was
also advised of the following:
1)
To
arrange the new tags for those Brainea insignis with
missing tags;
2)
To
replace the faded plant labels identified in the receptor site.
3)
To refer
to the guidelines on soil improvement issued by the Greening, Landscape and
Tree Management Section (GLTMS) of the development bureau (2022) to apply to
monitoring and maintenance of transplanted flora species.
4)
To install
shaded nets
Transplanted Brainea insignis and Spiranthes
sinensis
5.7 71
individuals of Brainea insignis and 41 individuals of
Spiranthes sinensis were transplanted to receptor
site from 21st to 26th May 2020. Transplantation Report recording the process
of transplantation has been submitted to ET(Wellab),
IEC(Acuity) and the Supervisor (AECOM) for review and record. Post-transplantation
monitoring was conducted once per week in the first three months (June to
August 2020) and once per month during the 12-month establishment period and
the post-establishment period until the end of construction phase of the
Project. The health condition of the transplanted species was monitored by the
Contractor. The Contractor provided maintenance works including watering, use
of mulch and weeding in the first year of establishment to allow health growth
of the transplanted species. Post-transplantation monitoring on transplanted Brainea insignis and Spiranthes
sinensis was conducted on 29th September 2023 during the reporting month and
the post-transplantation monitoring record is shown in Appendix H. The
health condition of the transplanted Brainea insignis
affected by bushfire on 2nd February 2021 was closely monitored and reported in
the post-transplantation monitoring records. The health conditions of the
retained species are generally in fair condition. The Contractor was reminded
to closely monitored the retained species and implemented the protection
measures to protect the retained species.
5.8 During monthly monitoring, no
construction activity and equipment storage was observed within the receptor
site. Temporary protective fence was properly erected and maintained for the
transplanted species.
Table 5.1 Implementation Status of Protection
Measures for Flora Species of Conservation Interest
|
Recommended
Mitigation Measures |
Implementation
Status |
|
Brainea
insignis |
|
|
Identification
of Plant Species of Conservation Importance to be Retained / Transplanted |
^ |
|
To mark trees/plants proposed to be retained
and to be transplanted on the layout plan prior to commencement of site
construction works. |
|
|
Protection of Plant Species of
Conservation Importance prior to Site Clearance / Transplantation Works |
|
|
a) No site clearance
shall be started at the locations of flora species of conservation interest
until the transplantation works completed. |
N/A |
|
b) Set up buffer zone
to enhance the protection of flora species of conservation importance to
be preserved / transplanted including the proposed location for
transplantation when the site clearance works shall commence before the
transplantation works completed. |
N/A |
|
Temporary
Protective Fence for Flora Species of Conservation Interest / Retained Tree |
|
|
a) To erect a temporary
protective fence enclosing the flora species of conservation interest
identified under the detailed vegetation survey. |
^ |
|
b) To set up a
protection zone at least 1m from the plant / retained tree and erect robust,
bright-coloured fencing of 1.5m in height. |
^ |
|
Maintenance of the Protection Zone for
Flora Species of Conservation Interest / Retained Tree |
|
|
a)
Monthly monitoring of flora species of conservation interest identified in
the detailed vegetation survey should be conducted. |
^ |
|
b) To
inspect the temporary protective fence whether it is properly erected and
maintained during construction. |
^ |
|
Post-transplantation Monitoring |
|
|
a)
Weekly post-transplantation monitoring of transplanted species in the first
three months and monthly afterwards. |
^ |
|
Maintenance of Transplanted Species |
|
|
a) To
keep the soil moist by watering the receptor sites properly and adequately. |
^ |
|
b) To apply
mulches on the soil surface over the plant root system, if required. |
^ |
|
c) To
remove unwanted weeds found in receptor sites. |
^ |
|
Other Protection Measures for Flora
Species of Conservation Interest / Retained Tree / Vegetated Areas |
|
|
a)
All works should be confined within the site boundary. |
^ |
|
b) Access
of site staff should be controlled. |
^ |
|
c)
Care should be taken to prevent trees/plants being damaged by mechanical
equipment or stockpile both during site clearance works and construction
works. |
^ |
|
d) No
fixings should be driven into trees/plants. |
^ |
|
e) No
workshop, canteens, or similar should be installed beneath trees/plants, nor
will equipment maintenance etc. be carried out under trees/plants. |
^ |
|
f)
No excavation, including that for services or changes in ground level will
take place within the spread of the crown of the trees / plants. |
^ |
|
g) No soil,
debris or construction materials should be deposited around and against the
trunk of a tree/plant as this causes bark damage and compaction of the soil. |
^ |
|
h) No fire
should be lit below the branches and no petrol, oil or caustic substances
stored near the trees/plants. |
^ |
|
i)
No trees/plants should be used for anchoring or winching purposes or for the
display of signs. |
^ |
|
j)
Any damage or injury to the retained / transplanted plants should be reported
as soon as possible for repair immediately. |
^ |
|
Spiranthes
sinensis |
|
|
Identification
of Plant Species of Conservation Importance to be Retained / Transplanted |
|
|
To mark trees/plants proposed to be
retained and to be transplanted on the layout plan prior to commencement of
site construction works. |
^ |
|
Protection of Plant Species of
Conservation Importance prior to Site Clearance / Transplantation Works |
|
|
a) No site
clearance shall be started at the locations of flora species of conservation
interest until the transplantation works completed. |
N/A |
|
b) Set up buffer zone
to enhance the protection of flora species of conservation importance to
be preserved / transplanted including the proposed location for
transplantation when the site clearance works shall commence before the
transplantation works completed. |
N/A |
|
Temporary
Protective Fence for Flora Species of Conservation Interest / Retained Tree |
|
|
a) To erect a temporary
protective fence enclosing the flora species of conservation interest identified
under the detailed vegetation survey. |
^ |
|
b) To set up a
protection zone at least 1m from the plant / retained tree and erect robust,
bright-coloured fencing of 1.5m in height. |
^ |
|
Maintenance of the Protection Zone for
Flora Species of Conservation Interest / Retained Tree |
|
|
a)
Monthly monitoring of flora species of conservation interest identified in
the detailed vegetation survey should be conducted. |
^ |
|
b) To
inspect the temporary protective fence whether it is properly erected and
maintained during construction. |
^ |
|
Post-transplantation Monitoring |
|
|
a)
Weekly post-transplantation monitoring of transplanted species in the first
three months and monthly afterwards. |
^ |
|
Maintenance of Transplanted Species |
|
|
a) To
keep the soil moist by watering the receptor sites properly and adequately. |
^ |
|
b) To apply
mulches on the soil surface over the plant root system, if required. |
^ |
|
c) To
remove unwanted weeds found in receptor sites. |
^ |
|
Other Protection Measures for Flora
Species of Conservation Interest / Retained Tree / Vegetated Areas |
|
|
a)
All works should be confined within the site boundary. |
^ |
|
b) Access
of site staff should be controlled. |
^ |
|
c)
Care should be taken to prevent trees/plants being damaged by mechanical
equipment or stockpile both during site clearance works and construction
works. |
^ |
|
d) No
fixings should be driven into trees/plants. |
^ |
|
e) No
workshop, canteens, or similar should be installed beneath trees/plants, nor
will equipment maintenance etc. be carried out under trees/plants. |
^ |
|
f)
No excavation, including that for services or changes in ground level will
take place within the spread of the crown of the trees / plants. |
^ |
|
g) No soil,
debris or construction materials should be deposited around and against the
trunk of a tree/plant as this causes bark damage and compaction of the soil. |
^ |
|
h) No fire
should be lit below the branches and no petrol, oil or caustic substances
stored near the trees/plants. |
^ |
|
i)
No trees/plants should be used for anchoring or winching purposes or for the
display of signs. |
^ |
|
j)
Any damage or injury to the retained / transplanted plants should be reported
as soon as possible for repair immediately. |
^ |
|
Implementation status: |
^ |
Mitigation measure was fully implemented |
|
* |
Observation/reminder was made during
monitoring but improved/rectified by the contractor |
|
|
# |
Observation/reminder was made during
monitoring but not yet improved/rectified by the contractor |
|
|
X |
Non-compliance of mitigation measure |
|
|
• |
Non-compliance but rectified by the
contractor |
|
|
N/A |
Not Applicable at this stage as no such
site activities were conducted in the reporting period |
Precautionary
Measure for Butterfly Species of Conservation Interest
5.9
According
to FEP Condition 2.17, with consideration of minimizing impact on butterfly species
of conservation interest, the re-establishment of the new grassland areas in the
Project site shall be enhanced, through planting of appropriate plant species
which are the larval food plants of butterfly species of conservation interest
such as Small Three-Ring, in order to benefit these species.
5.10
The
re-establishment of grassland areas in the Project shall be implemented before
Commencement of Operation of the Project. Details of the plant species as
larval food plants of butterflies including design and implementation
arrangement will be further submitted under ArchSD’s
building works contract.
Precautionary
Measures to Minimize Indirect Disturbance on Ecology
5.11 In
accordance with Section 9.7.3 of EIA Report, mitigation measures for air, noise,
water, waste and landscape aspects could act as precautionary measures to
prevent and minimize any indirect disturbance impact or pollution arisen from
the construction activities on the local ecology and offsite habitats. Site
audits were carried out by ET on weekly basis to monitor the timely
implementation of proper environmental management practices and mitigation
measures on the Project site and the observations are summarised
in Section 7.3.
6 LANDSCAPE
AND VISUAL MONITORING
Monitoring
Requirements
6.1 The EIA
Report has recommended mitigation measures for landscape and visual resources
to be undertaken during the construction and operation phases of the Project.
6.2 These
measures include the consideration of a number of development options and the
provision of mitigation measures to directly offset unavoidable impacts. The
measures include strategies for reducing, offsetting and compensating impacts
during construction and operation phases according to Section 10.13 in the EIA
Report.
6.3 The implementation and maintenance
of landscape compensatory planting measures is a key aspect of this and shall
be checked to ensure that they are fully realised and
that potential conflicts between the proposed landscape measures and any other
Project works and operational requirements are resolved at the earliest
possible date and without compromise to the intention of the mitigation
measures. In addition, implementation of the mitigation measures recommended by
the EIA shall be monitored throughout the construction phase site audit programme.
6.4 Bi-weekly inspection of the
implementation of landscape and visual mitigation measures was conducted by ET
during weekly site audit. The observation and recommendations made during the
audit sessions are summarised in Table 7.1. The
implementation status is given in Appendix K.
7 ENVIRONMENTAL
SITE INSPECTION
Site Audits
7.1 Site audits were carried out by ET
on weekly basis to monitor the timely implementation of proper environmental
management practices and mitigation measures on the Contract site.
7.2 Site audits were conducted by ET
with the representative of the Engineer’s Representative and the Contractor on 5,
12, 20, 26 September 2023 in the reporting month. Site audits with the
representative of the Contractor and IEC were carried out on 20th September 2023.
7.3 During site inspections in the
reporting month, no non-conformance was identified. The observations and
advices made during the audit sessions are summarised
in Table 7.1.
Table 7.1 Observations
of Weekly site Inspection and advices
|
Parameters |
Date |
Observations |
Advices |
|
Air Quality |
-- |
No environmental
deficiency was identified during the reporting month. |
-- |
|
Construction Noise Impact |
-- |
No environmental
deficiency was identified during the reporting month. |
-- |
|
Water Quality |
-- |
No environmental
deficiency was identified during the reporting month. |
|
|
Waste/ Chemical Management |
-- |
No environmental
deficiency was identified during the reporting month. |
-- |
|
Landscape and Visual |
-- |
No environmental
deficiency was identified during the reporting month. |
-- |
|
Ecology |
-- |
No environmental
deficiency was identified during the reporting month. |
-- |
|
Permit /Licences |
-- |
No environmental
deficiency was identified during the reporting month. |
-- |
|
Others |
26-9-2023 |
The amount of
waste exceeds the height of the metal container. |
A waste
collector should be employed by the Contractor to remove general refuse from
the site, separately from inert C&D materials. |
Implementation
Status of Environmental Mitigation Measures
7.4 According
to the EIA Report, Environmental Permit 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 updated summary of the
Environmental Mitigation Implementation Schedule (EMIS) is provided in Appendix
K.
Solid and Liquid Waste Management Status
7.5 In
accordance with the EM&A Manual, waste management was audited during weekly
site audit to determine if wastes are being managed in accordance with the Waste
Management Plan (WMP) prepared for the Project and the relevant legislative and
contractual requirements. Waste management practice including waste handling,
storage, transportation, and disposal were audited.
7.6 The
Contractor has nominated on-site Environmental Officers to oversee the
environmental management, pollution control measures, good site practices and
training of site personnel in waste management. Proactive measures have been
undertaken to make use of construction and demolition (C&D) materials to
minimize the waste generated. On-site sorting and screening of excavated
materials have been carried out to recover any recyclable portions. Inert
C&D materials were used on-site for backfilling works and hard paving of
haul road. In addition, inert C&D materials generated from excavation works
were reused as fill materials in other local projects. The surplus inert
C&D materials were disposed of at the Government’s public fill reception
facilities (PFRFs) for beneficial use by other projects. In order to monitor
the disposal of inert and non-inert C&D materials and to control
fly-tipping, every excavated materials before leaving
the site is weighted by a weight bridge and Trip Ticket System is strictly
followed.
7.7 The
Contractors are advised to minimize the wastes generated through the recycling
or reusing. All mitigation measures stipulated in the EM&A Manual and waste
management plans shall be fully implemented. The status of implementation of
waste management and reduction measures is summarised
in Appendix K.
7.8 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
and waste that cannot be reused or recycled and has to be disposed of at the
designated landfill sites. The amount of wastes
generated by the construction works of the Project during the reporting month
is shown in Appendix L.
8 ENVIRONMENTAL
NON-CONFORMANCE
Summary of
Exceedances
8.1 No
exceedance of Action and Limit Levels of air quality was recorded in the
reporting month.
8.2 No
exceedance of Action and Limit Levels of construction noise was recorded in the
reporting month.
8.3 Should the
monitoring results of the environmental monitoring parameters at any designated
monitoring stations indicate that the Action / Limit Levels are exceeded, the
actions in accordance with the Event and Action Plans in Appendix I be
carried out. The summary of exceedance record in reporting month is shown in Appendix
J.
Summary of
Environmental Non-Compliance
8.4 No
environmental non-compliance was recorded in the reporting month.
Summary of
Environmental Complaint
8.5 There was
no environmental complaint received in the reporting month. The Cumulative Complaint
Log since the commencement of the Project is presented in Appendix M.
Summary of
Environmental Summon and Successful Prosecution
8.6 There was
no successful environmental prosecution or notification of summons received
since the Project commencement. The Cumulative Log for environmental summon and
successful prosecution since the commencement of the Project is presented in Appendix
N.
9 FUTURE
KEY ISSUES
Key Issues in the Coming Three Months
9.1 The
tentative construction programmes for the Project are
provided in Appendix A. The major construction activities undertaken in
the coming three months will include:
- Open cut
excavation
- Removal of soil
- Construction of
footings
- Pre-bored
socketed-H Piling
- U.U. Lead in and
Pipe Duct Connection
9.2 With
reference to the site layout plan including the indication of coming three
months construction site activities in Appendix A, potential
environmental impacts arising from the above construction activities are mainly
associated with construction dust, noise, water quality, waste management,
landscape and visual and ecology. The foreseeable environmental impacts were
taken into consideration of the planned mitigation measures in the coming
months.
9.3 The
mitigation measures to be implemented for the coming three months were proposed
by the Contractor and reviewed by ET, IEC and the Engineers through Email,
during site audit and SSEMC meeting. The Proactive Environmental Protection
Proforma summarizing the major site activities, potential environmental impacts
and recommended mitigation measures was reviewed and endorsed by IEC and was
shown in Appendix A.
9.4 Dust can be
generated during construction works and exposed site area during dry weather.
To prevent high dust concentrations during the dry weather, the Contractor
should pay attention on the air quality mitigation measures as far as
practicable to minimise the dust impact to the
villages which are located adjacent to the Project works (refer to the layout
plan in Appendix A). The Contractor was also reminded to follow the
Project Implementation Schedule in approved EIA report / EM&A Manual to
implement appropriate dust control measure including “Use of regular water
spraying (once every 1.25 hours or 8 times per day) to reduce dust emissions from
heavy construction activities (including ground excavation, earth moving, etc.)
at all active works area exposed site surfaces and unpaved roads, particularly
during dry weather and covering 80% of stockpiling area by impervious sheets
and spraying all dusty material with water immediately prior to any loading
transfer operations to keep the dusty materials wet during material handling at
the stockpile areas” as well as the relevant dust control practices as
stipulated in the Air Pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation so that
no adverse dust impact arising from the Project works site.
9.5 In
addition, construction noise is also one of the key environmental issues during
construction of the Project. Noise mitigation measures such as using quiet
plants and noise barriers should be in place, where applicable. In addition,
the Contractor was reminded to frequently check and maintain the acoustic
materials wrapped on noisy part of PME and ensure no gaps between noise
barriers; proactively identify any potential construction noise impact to NSRs
and provide sufficient mitigation measures if necessary; and provide
notification to nearby villagers in Kong Nga Po for potential noisy works at
works area.
9.6 The
Contractor is also recommended to maintain water quality mitigation measures
during construction works. 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
site/sediment trap. The sediment/silt traps should be incorporated in the
permanent drainage channels to enhance deposition rates. Efficient silt removal
facilities shall be deployed to ensure all treated effluent from wastewater
treatment plant shall meet the requirements as stated in WPCO licences. The site drainage plan shall also be updated
based on the site condition and construction programme.
Monitoring Schedule for the Next Month
9.7 The
tentative environmental monitoring schedule for the next month is shown in Appendix
D.
10 CONCLUSIONS
AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Conclusions
10.1 This
Monthly EM&A Report presents the EM&A work undertaken in September 2023
in accordance with EM&A Manual.
10.2 No Action/Limit Level
exceedance was recorded for air quality monitoring in the reporting month.
10.3 No Action/Limit Level exceedance
was recorded for construction noise monitoring in the reporting month.
10.4 Environmental
site inspections were conducted on 5, 12, 20, 26 September 2023 and landscape
and visual monitoring was carried out on 5, 20 September 2023, whereas ecological
monitoring was carried out on 25 September 2023 by ETL in the reporting month.
No environmental non-compliance was recorded in the reporting month.
10.5 No environmental
complaint received in the reporting month. No notification of summons or
successful prosecutions was received in the reporting month.
10.6 The ET would keep
track on the EM&A programme to ensure compliance
of environmental requirements and the proper implementation of all necessary
mitigation measures.
Recommendations
10.7 According to the
environmental audits performed in the reporting month, the following recommendations
were made:
Air
Quality Impact
l
To
maintain the cover for stockpile of dusty materials and exposed slope for dust
suppression;
l
To
enhance the dust suppression measures including watering for the dust
generation works, exposed site area and haul road;
l
To
regular check the valid NRMM labels are properly displayed on the regulated
machines and non-road vehicles; and
l
To
maintain the wheel washing facilities provided at every construction site exit
where practicable are functioning properly.
Construction
Noise
l
To
keep inspect the noise sources inside the site;
l
To
keep space out noisy equipment and position the equipment as far away as
possible from sensitive receivers; and
l
To
maintain temporary noise barriers for operations of noisy equipment near the
noise sensitive receivers, if necessary.
Water
Impact
l
To
maintain the cover for open stockpile of and exposed slope;
l
To
keep reviewing and updating temporary drainage system;
l
To
maintain the earth bunds or sand bag barriers on site to direct stormwater to
silt removal facilities;
l
To
maintain and ensure the silt removal facilities are functioning properly;
l
To
maintain the wheel washing facilities provided at every construction site exit
where practicable are functioning properly; and
l
To divert
the muddy water at the retention pond to the wetsep
for treatment before discharging out.
Waste/Chemical
Management
l
To
check for any accumulation of waste materials or rubbish on site;
l
To
avoid any discharge or accidental spillage of chemical waste or oil directly
from the site;
l
To
maintain the drip tray well to prevent oil and chemical leakage; and
l
To
avoid improper handling, storage and dispose of oil drums or chemical
containers on site.
Ecology
l
To
erect and maintain the protection fence around the retained trees /
conservation species;
l
To
keep the tree protection zone large enough to protect the tress; and
l
To
remove the construction materials within the tree protection zone.
Landscape
and Visual
l
To
erect and maintain the protection fencing and tree protection zone around the
preserved trees;
l
To
remove the construction materials within the tree protection zone; and
l
To
keep the tree protection zone large enough to protect the tress.