Revision History

Rev.

Description of Modification

Date

 

1.

 

First Issue for Comments

 

10/11/2023

 

2.

 

Revised according to the comment

 

20/11/2023

 

 

 

 

 


CONTENTS

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

1.         Basic Contract Information............................................................................................................................ 10

2.         Noise........................................................................................................................................................................ 15

3.         Water Quality....................................................................................................................................................... 19

4.         Waste....................................................................................................................................................................... 25

5.         Landfill Gas Monitoring................................................................................................................................... 26

6.         Ecology.................................................................................................................................................................... 30

7.         Summary of Exceedance, Complaints, Notification of Summons and Prosecutions.............. 31

8.         EM&A Site Inspection....................................................................................................................................... 33

9.         Future Key Issues............................................................................................................................................... 34

10.     Conclusions and Recommendations.......................................................................................................... 37

 

 

Appendix A                           Master Programme

 

Appendix B                           Overview of Desalination Plant in Tseung Kwan O

 

Appendix C                           Summary of Implementation Status of Environmental Mitigation

Appendix D                          Impact Monitoring Schedule

Appendix E                           Event/Action Plan

 

Appendix F                           Landfill Gas Equipment Calibration Certificate

Appendix G                          Landfill Gas Monitoring Data

Appendix H                          Waste Flow Table

 

Appendix I                            Site Inspection Proforma

 

Appendix J                            Complaint Log

 

 

 

 

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Introduction

 

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

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

A3. This is the 44th Monthly EM&A Report, prepared by ASCL, for the Contract summarizing the monitoring results and audit findings of the EM&A programme at and around Tseung Kwan O Area 137 (TKO 137) during the reporting period from 1 October to 31 October 2023.

A4. The EM&A programme for this contract has covered environmental monitoring on construction noise level at selected NSRs and Contractor¡¦s environmental performance auditing in the aspects of construction dust, construction noise, water quality, waste management, Landscape and Visual and Ecology.

 

Summary of Main Works Undertaken & Key Mitigation Measures Implemented

A5. Key activities carried out in this reporting period for the Contract included the followings:

 

Administration Building

-            Carrying out the floor tiles works at G/F

-            Construction of 4 dog houses on the roof.

-            Construction of block wall in the pipe duct

-            Installation of building services, cable laying, electrical switchboard

Chemical building

-            Installation of leakage collection pit cover

-            Construction of concrete slab for safety showers

-            Construction of trunk load pits

-            Underground utility construction work

-            Defect rectification

Main Electrical & Central Chiller Plant Building

-            Installation of chillers, building services, electrical switchboard and cable laying

-            Installation of Roof Tile for Fuel Tank Room

ActiDAFF

-            Underground utility construction work

-            Installation of access covers on roof

-            Construction of staircase no 2

-            Installation of mechanical equipment, piping system, installation of building services, electrical switchboards and cable laying


 

 

Product Water Storage Tank Building

-            Installation of Cat Ladders in Water Tank A

-            Sealing slab opening in water Tank A

-            Re-construction of Wall PW8 in Water Tank A

-            Installation of metal cladding, building services, cable laying, mechanical equipment, steel pipe

-            Underground utility construction

OSCG Building

-            Installation of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) Panel and metal cladding

-            Installation of Roller Shutters and Window

-            Coating and Installation of Grating Cover for Brine Tank

-            Underground utility construction work

-            Installation of building services, mechanical equipment and cable laying

Reverse Osmosis Building

-              Installation of building services, electrical switchboard, mechanical equipment, steel pipe, Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP) pipe, pressure test of the GRP pipe, Membrane Loading, raised floor

-              Installation of metal cladding, handrailing, roller shutters, glass canopy and

-              glass house

-              Underground utility construction work

-              Pipe laying at corridor outside Toilet and Backfilling Work

Post Treatment Building

-              Installation of service staircase tower, louvres, cat ladders, handrailing and metal cladding

-              Installation of building services, Installation of mechanical equipment and piping system

-              Underground utility construction work

Inspection corridor

-            Construction of roof waterproofing works

-            Construction of staircases no. 1 and 2

-            Installation of Movement Joints

-            Construction of Screeding works on the deck level

-            Installation of building services

CO2 Tanks

-          Installation of pipes and electrical wiring


 

 

Combined Shaft and Pump room

-            Internal finishing, Door; window; Lover Installation Other

-            Watermain works at CLP 132 kV Substation

-            Structure Construction, steel fence erection of Wave Deflector Wall at seawall area

-             Staircases construction; Steel Bridge assembly and installation at elevated

walkway

-             Foot plinth concreting and barrier erection at flexible barrier

 

 

A6.      The major environmental impacts brought by the above construction works include:

 

-                Construction dust and noise generation from construction works, excavation works, rock cutting works and pipe piling driving works;

-                Waste generation from the construction activities; and

 

A7.      The key environmental mitigation measures implemented for the Contract in this reporting period associated with the above construction works include:

 

-                Dust suppression by regular wetting and water spraying for construction works;

-                Reduction of noise from equipment and machinery on-site and regular inspection to machinery and plants/vehicles on-site to ensure proper functioning;

-                Deployment of silt curtain at the marine areas; and

-                Sorting and storage of general refuse and construction waste; and

 

Summary of exceedance & investigation & follow-up

 

A8. No noise monitoring was conducted during the reporting period since there are no Contract -related construction activities undertaken within a radius of 300m from the monitoring locations. No exceedance of the action Level was recorded during the reporting period.

A9.  The marine water quality programme was ceased from 1 September 2023 due to the completion of marine-related construction works.

A10. In this reporting period, 72 times of landfill gas monitoring were conducted at TKO Area 137 (Ch1+340 - Ch1+600). No action or limit level exceedance was recorded during the reporting period.

A11. Joint site inspections of the construction work by ET and IEC were carried out on 3, 10, 17, 27 and 31 October 2023 to audit the mitigation measures implementation status. Observation and Reminders were recorded in the site inspection checklists  and provided to the contractors together with the appropriate follow-up actions where necessary.

 

Complaint Handling and Prosecution

 

A12. No environmental complaint, notification of summons and prosecution was received in the reporting period.

 

Reporting Change

 

A13. There was no change to be reported that may affect the on-going EM&A programme.

 

Summary of Upcoming Key Issues and Key Mitigation Measures

 

A14. Key activities anticipated in the next reporting period for the Contract will include the followings:

 

Administration Building

-            Carrying out the floor tiles works at G/F

-            External wall painting works

-            Construction of block work for pipe duct

-            Installation of building services, cable laying, electrical switchboard, T&C

Chemical building

-            Installation of leakage collection pit cover

-            Underground utility construction work

-            Landscape work at roof

-            Defect rectification

Main Electrical & Central Chiller Plant Building

-            Installation of chillers, building services, electrical switchboard and cable laying

-            Installation of Roof Tile for Fuel Tank Room

ActiDAFF

-            Underground utility construction work

-            Installation of access opening cover

-            Construction of staircase no 2

-            Installation of mechanical equipment, piping system, installation of building services, electrical switchboards and cable laying, FRP Cover Installation

Product Water Storage Tank Building

-            Installation of Cat Ladders in Water Tank A

-            Sealing slab opening in water Tank A

-            Re-construction of Wall PW8 in Water Tank A

-            Installation of metal cladding, building services, cable laying, mechanical equipment, steel pipe

-            Underground utility construction


 

 

OSCG Building

-            Protective Coating for DG Rooms

-            Placing Soil Mix at Roof

-            Installation of Metal Cladding (at East Side)

-            Installation of Roller Shutters and Window

-            Underground utility construction work

-            Installation of building services, mechanical equipment and cable laying, T&C

Reverse Osmosis Building

-            Installation of building services, electrical switchboard, cable laying, Installation of mechanical equipment, steel pipe, GRP pipe, raised floor, T&C

-            Installation of metal cladding, handrailing, roller shutters, glass canopy and glass house

-            Underground utility construction work

-            Construction of RC External Wall for Male Toilet

Post Treatment Building

-           Installation of building services, Installation of mechanical equipment and piping system, Pressure Test

-           Underground utility construction work

-           Installation of Cat Ladders in Water Tanks

-           Installation of Metal Cladding

-           Placing Soil Mix at Roof

Inspection corridor

-            Installation of building services, Lift installation

-            Construction of roof tiling works

-            Construction of staircases no. 2

-            Installation of Movement Joints

-            Installation of glass window

CO2 Tanks

-         Installation of pipes and electrical wiring, T&C

Combined Shaft and Pump room

-            Finishing, Grating; window; Lover Installation

Other

-            Shotcreteing, Rock anchor installation

-            Watermain works at CLP 132 kV Substation

-            Staircases construction; Steel Bridge assembly and installation at elevated walkway

-            Road Construction, Footpath Construction, Landscape Construction, Irrigation System Construction, Water Pressure Test for FS and PL system in

-            Zone A, B, C

-            Structure Construction, steel fence erection of Wave Deflector Wall at seawall area


 

 

A15. The major environmental impacts brought by the above construction works will include:

 

-                Construction dust and noise generation from excavation and construction works;

-                Waste generation from construction activities; and

 

A16. The key environmental mitigation measures for the Contract in the coming reporting period associated with the above construction works will include:

 

-                Reduction of noise from equipment and machinery on-site;

-                Dust suppression by regular wetting and water spraying for construction works and at main haul road;

-                Sorting and storage of general refuse and construction waste; and

-                Deployment of silt curtain at the marine areas.

 

 

 

 

 


 

1.           BASIC CONTRACT INFORMATION

Background

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

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

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

The Reporting Scope

1.4.        This is the 44th Monthly EM&A Report for the Contract which summarizes the key findings of the EM&A programme during the reporting period from 1 October to 31 October 2023.

Contract Organization

1.5.        The Contract Organization structure for Construction Phase is presented in Figure 1.1.

 


 

                                Figure 1.1     Contract Organization Chart

 

1.6.        Contact details of the key personnel are presented in Table 1.1 below:


 

Table 1.1             Contact Details of Key Personnel

 

Party

Position

Name

Telephone no.

Contract Proponent (Water Supplies Department)

 

SE/CM2

 

Milton Law

 

2634-3573

 

Supervising Officer (Binnies Hong Kong Limited)

Project Manager

 

Christina Ko

 

2608-7302

Chief Resident Engineer

 

Roger Wu

 

6343-1002

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

Project Manager

Stephen Yeung

 

2807-4665

Environmental Monitoring Manager

 

Brian Kam

 

9456-9541

Acuity Sustainability Consulting Limited

Environmental Team Leader

 

Jacky Leung

 

2698-6833

 

ANewR Consulting Limited

Independent Environmental Checker (IEC)

 

Mr. CHAN Yi

Chun, Alex

 

2618-2831

 

Summary of Construction Works

1.7.        Details of the major construction activities undertaken in this reporting period are shown below. The master programme is presented in Appendix A.

1.8.        Key activities carried out in this reporting period for the Contract included the followings:

 

Administration Building

-            Carrying out the floor tiles works at G/F

-            Construction of 4 dog houses on the roof.

-            Construction of block wall in the pipe duct

-            Installation of building services, cable laying, electrical switchboard

Chemical building

-            Installation of leakage collection pit cover

-            Construction of concrete slab for safety showers

-            Construction of trunk load pits

-            Underground utility construction work

-            Defect rectification

Main Electrical & Central Chiller Plant Building

-            Installation of chillers, building services, electrical switchboard and cable laying

-            Installation of Roof Tile for Fuel Tank Room


 

 

ActiDAFF

-            Underground utility construction work

-            Installation of access covers on roof

-            Construction of staircase no 2

-            Installation of mechanical equipment, piping system, installation of building services, electrical switchboards and cable laying

Product Water Storage Tank Building

-            Installation of Cat Ladders in Water Tank A

-            Sealing slab opening in water Tank A

-            Re-construction of Wall PW8 in Water Tank A

-            Installation of metal cladding, building services, cable laying, mechanical equipment, steel pipe

-            Underground utility construction

OSCG Building

-            Installation of Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DfMA) Panel and metal cladding

-            Installation of Roller Shutters and Window

-            Coating and Installation of Grating Cover for Brine Tank

-            Underground utility construction work

-            Installation of building services, mechanical equipment and cable laying

Reverse Osmosis Building

-           Installation of building services, electrical switchboard, mechanical equipment, steel pipe, Glass Reinforced Plastics (GRP) pipe, pressure test of the GRP pipe, Membrane Loading, raised floor

-            Installation of metal cladding, handrailing, roller shutters, glass canopy and

glass house

-            Underground utility construction work

-            Pipe laying at corridor outside Toilet and Backfilling Work

Post Treatment Building

-           Installation of service staircase tower, louvres, cat ladders, handrailing and metal cladding

-           Installation of building services, Installation of mechanical equipment and piping system

-           Underground utility construction work

Inspection corridor

-            Construction of roof waterproofing works

-            Construction of staircases no. 1 and 2

-            Installation of Movement Joints


 

 

-            Construction of Screeding works on the deck level

-            Installation of building services

CO2 Tanks

-          Installation of pipes and electrical wiring Combined Shaft and Pump room

-            Internal finishing, Door; window; Lover Installation

Other

-            Watermain works at CLP 132 kV Substation

-            Structure Construction, steel fence erection of Wave Deflector Wall at seawall area

-             Staircases construction; Steel Bridge assembly and installation at elevated

walkway

-             Foot plinth concreting and barrier erection at flexible barrier

 

 

1.9.        A summary of the valid permits, licences, and/or notifications on environmental protection for this Contract is presented in Table 1.2.

Table 1.2           Summary of the Status of Valid Environmental Licence, Notification, Permit and Documentations

 

 

Permit/ Licences

Valid Period

 

Status

 

Remark

From

To

Environmental Permit

EP-503/2015/A

Throughout the Contract

Valid

-

FEP -

01/503/2015/A

Throughout the Contract

Valid

-

Notification of Construction Works under the Air Pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation (Form NA)

451539

Throughout the Contract

Valid

-

Billing Account for Disposal of Construction Waste

7036276

Throughout the Contract

Valid

-

Chemical Waste Producer Registration

5213-839-A2987-01

Throughout the Contract

Valid

-

Wastewater Discharge Licence (Land and Marine works)

WT00035775-2020

23/08/2021

31/07/2025

Valid

-

 

WT00044188-2023

 

16/06/2023

 

30/06/2028

 

Valid

For Plant T&C and

operation

Construction Noise Permit

GW-RE0640-23

22/06/2023

21/12/2023

Valid

-


 

1.10.    The status for all environmental aspects is presented in Table 1.3.

 

Table 1.3           Summary of Status for Key Environmental Aspects under the EM&A Manual

Parameters

Status

Water Quality

Baseline Monitoring under EM&A Manual

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

2020.

Impact Monitoring

Ceased from 1 September 2023

Noise

 

Baseline Monitoring

The baseline noise monitoring result has been

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

Impact Monitoring

Completed

Waste Management

Mitigation Measures in Waste Management Plan

On-going

Landfill Gas

Regular Monitoring when construction works are within the

250 m Consultation Zone

 

On-going

Environmental Audit

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

Fisheries, Landscape and Visual

 

On-going

 

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

 

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

 

 

 

 

 


 

2.           NOISE

Monitoring Requirements

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

 

2.2.        Construction noise level were measured in terms of the A-weighted equivalent continuous sound pressure level (LAeq). Leq 30min was used as the monitoring parameter for the time period between 0700 and 1900 on normal weekdays. Construction works would follow stipulations of the valid Construction Noise Permits if works had to be conducted during restricted hours or public holidays. Table 2.1 summarizes the monitoring parameters, frequency, and duration of the impact noise monitoring.

Table 2.1           Noise Monitoring Parameters, Time, Frequency and Duration

 

Time

Duration

Interval

Parameters

 

Day time:

Continuously in

 

Daytime:

0700-1900

Leq               5min/Leq               30min

Leq 30min

0700-1900

(during normal weekdays)

(average            of            6

consecutive Leq 5min)

L10 30min & L90 30min

 

Monitoring Locations

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

 

2.4.        According to the environmental findings detailed in the EIA report and Baseline Monitoring Report, the designated locations for the construction noise monitoring are listed in Table 2.2 below.

Table 2.2           Noise Sensitive Receivers

 

NSR ID

Noise Sensitive Receivers

Monitoring Location

Position

NSR 4

Creative Secondary School

Roof Floor

1 m from facade

NSR 24

PLK Laws Foundation College

Pedestrian Road on Ground Floor

Free-field

NSR 31

School of Continuing and Professional Studies - CUHK

Roof Floor

1 m from facade

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



¤å¦r¤è¶ô: Figure 2.3 NSR31 School of Continuing and Professional Studies - CUHK

 

Impact Monitoring Methodology

2.6.        Integrated sound level meter will be used for the noise monitoring. The meter will be in compliance with the International Electrotechnical Commission Publications 651: 1979 (Type 1) and 804: 1985 (Type 1) specifications. Immediately prior to and following each noise measurement the accuracy of the sound level meter will be checked using an acoustic calibrator generating a known sound pressure level at a known frequency. Measurements will be accepted as valid only if the calibration levels before and after the noise measurements agree to within 1.0 dB(A).

 

2.7.        Noise measurements were not made in the presence of fog, rain, wind with a steady speed exceeding 5 m/s or wind with gusts exceeding 10 m/s. The wind speed shall be checked with a portable wind speed meter capable of measuring the wind speed in m/s.

 

Action and Limit Levels

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


 

 

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

 

Time Period

Action

Limit (dB(A))

 

0700-1900                 on

normal weekdays

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

-          70 dB(A) for school and

-          65 dB(A) during examination period

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

 

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

 

Monitoring Results and Observations

 

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


 

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

 

 

 

 

 


3.           WATER QUALITY

3.1.        In accordance with the recommendations of the EIA, water quality monitoring is required during dredging for the submarine pipelines and, during operation phase. The following Section provides details of the water quality monitoring to be undertaken by the Environmental Team (ET) to verify the distance of sediment and brine plume dispersion and to identify whether the potential exists for any indirect impacts to occur to ecological sensitive receivers.

3.2.        The water quality monitoring programme was be carried out to allow any deteriorating water quality to be readily detected and timely action taken to rectify the situation.

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

 

-              Dredging activities during construction phase;

 

-              Discharge of effluent from main disinfection during construction phase;

 

Water Quality Parameters

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

Table 3.1     Parameters measured in the Impact Marine Water Quality Monitoring

 

Parameters

Unit

Abbreviation

In-situ measurements

Dissolved oxygen

mg/L

DO

Temperature

oC

-

pH

-

-

Turbidity

NTU

-

Salinity

0/00

-

Total Residual Chlorine NOTE1

mg/L

TRC

Laboratory measurements

Suspended Solids

mg/L

SS

Iron-Soluble

mg/L

Fe

Anti-scalant as Reactive Phosphorus

mg/L

PO4 as P-

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

 

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


Monitoring Equipment

3.6.        For water quality monitoring, the following equipment were used:

 

Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature Measuring Equipment - The instrument was a portable, weatherproof dissolved oxygen measuring instrument complete with cable, sensor, comprehensive operation manuals, and was operable from a DC power source. It was capable of measuring: dissolved oxygen levels in the range of 0 - 20 mg/L and 0 - 200% saturation; and a temperature of 0 - 45 degrees Celsius. It has a membrane electrode with automatic temperature compensation complete with a cable of not less than 35 m in length. Sufficient stocks of spare electrodes and cables were available for replacement where necessary (e.g. YSI model 59 DO meter, YSI 5739 probe, YSI 5795A submersible stirrer with reel and cable or an approved similar instrument).

 

Turbidity Measurement Equipment - The instrument was a portable, weatherproof turbidity-measuring unit complete with cable, sensor and comprehensive operation manuals. The equipment was operated from a DC power source, it has a photoelectric sensor capable of measuring turbidity between 0 - 1000 NTU and complete with a cable with at least 35 m in length (for example Hach 2100P or an approved similar instrument).

 

Salinity Measurement Instrument - A portable salinometer capable of measuring salinity in the range of 0 - 40 ppt was provided for measuring salinity of the water at each monitoring location.

 

Water Depth Gauge - A portable, battery-operated echo sounder (for example Seafarer 700 or a similar approved instrument) was used for the determination of water depth at each designated monitoring station. This unit will preferably be affixed to the bottom of the work boat if the same vessel is to be used throughout the monitoring programme. The echo sounder was suitably calibrated.

 

Positioning Device - A Global Positioning System (GPS) was used during monitoring to allow accurate recording of the position of the monitoring vessel before taking measurements. The Differential GPS, or equivalent instrument, was suitably calibrated at appropriate checkpoint (e.g. Quarry Bay Survey Nail) to verify that the monitoring station is at the correct position before the water quality monitoring commence.

 

Water Sampling Equipment - A water sampler, consisting of a PVC or glass cylinder of not less than two litres, which can be effectively sealed with cups at both ends, was used. The water sampler has a positive latching system to keep it open and prevent premature closure until released by a messenger when the sampler is at the selected water depth.

 

Sampling / Testing Protocols

3.7.        All in situ monitoring instruments were checked, calibrated, and certified by a laboratory accredited under HOKLAS or any other international accreditation scheme


before use, and subsequently re-calibrated at monthly intervals throughout the stages of the water quality monitoring. Responses of sensors and electrodes were checked with certified standard solutions before each use.

 

3.8.        On-site calibration of field equipment was following the ¡§Guide to On-Site Test Methods for the Analysis of Waters¡¨, BS 1427: 2009. Sufficient stocks of spare parts were maintained for replacements when necessary. Backup monitoring equipment was made available so that monitoring can proceed uninterrupted even when equipment is under maintenance, calibration etc.

 

Laboratory Measurement and Analysis

3.9.        Sufficient volume of each water sample was collected for carrying out the laboratory analyses. Using chain of custody forms, collected water samples were transferred to a HOKLAS accredited laboratory (Acumen Laboratory and Testing Limit - HOKLAS 241) for immediate processing. The determination work was start within the next working day after collection of the water samples. Analytical methodology and sample preservation of other parameters were based on the latest edition of Standard Methods for the Examination of Waste and Wastewater published by APHA, AWWA and WPCF and methods by USEPA, or suitable method in accordance with requirements of HOKLAS or another internationally accredited scheme. The QA/QC details were in accordance with the requirements of HOKLAS or another internationally accredited scheme.

 

3.10.    Parameters for laboratory measurements, standard methods and detection limits are presented in Table 3.3.

 

Table 3.3           Laboratory measurements, standard methods, and corresponding detection limits of marine water quality monitoring

Parameters

Standard Methods

Detection Limit

Reporting Limit

Precision

Dissolved oxygen

Instrumental, CTD

0.1

-

+-25%

Temperature

Instrumental, CTD

0.1

-

+-25%

pH

Instrumental, CTD

0.1

-

+-25%

Turbidity

Instrumental, CTD

0.1

-

+-25%

Salinity

Instrumental, CTD

0.1

-

+-25%

Suspended Solids

APHA 23rd Ed 2540D

1.0

2.5

+-17%

 

Monitoring Location

3.11.    The Impact water quality monitoring locations are in accordance with the EM&A Manual and detailed in Table 3.4 below. A schedule for water quality monitoring was prepared by the ET and submitted to IEC and EPD prior to the commencement of the monitoring.

 

Table 3.4            Location of Impact Water Quality Monitoring Stations


 

 

Station

Easting

Northing

Description

CE

843550

815243

Upstream control station at ebb tide

CF

846843

810193

Upstream control station at flood tide

WSR1

846864

812014

Ecological sensitive receiver at Tung Lung Chau

WSR2

847645

812993

Fisheries sensitive receiver at Tung Lung Chau

WSR3

848023

813262

Ecological sensitive receiver at Tung Lung Chau

WSR4

847886

814154

Ecological sensitive receiver at Tai Miu Wan

WSR16

845039

815287

Ecological sensitive receiver at Fat Tong Chau

WSR33

847159

814488

Ecological sensitive receiver at Tai Miu Wan

WSR36

846878

814081

Ecological sensitive receiver at Kwun Tsai

WSR37

846655

813810

Ecological sensitive receiver at Tit Cham Chau

 

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


 

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


Sampling Frequency

3.13.    Impact water quality monitoring were carried out three days per week during the construction phase after the commencement of marine construction works and dredging activities. Monitoring at each station was undertaken at both mid-ebb and mid-flood tides on the same day. The tidal range selected for the impact monitoring was at least 0.5 m for both flood and ebb tides as far as practicable. The interval between two sets of monitoring was not less than 36 hours. The monitoring frequency would be increased in the case of exceedances of Action/Limit Levels if considered necessary by ET. Monitoring frequency would be maintained as far as practicable.

 

Sampling Depths & Replication

3.14.    During impact water quality monitoring, each station was sampled, and measurements/ water samples were taken at three depths, 1 m below the sea surface, mid-depth, and 1 m above the seabed. For in situ measurements, duplicate readings were made at each water depth at each station. Duplicate water samples were collected at each water depth at each station.

 

Action and Limit Levels

3.15.    The Action and Limit Levels have been set based on the derivation criteria specified in the EM&A Manual. The Action/Limit Levels have been derived and are presented in Table 3.5.


 

                                Table 3.5       Derived Action and Limit Levels for Water Quality

 

Parameters

Action

Limit

Construction Phase Impact Monitoring

DO in mg/L

Surface and Middle

7.30 mg L-1

Bottom

7.31 mg L-1

Tung Lung Chau Fish Culture Zone

5.1 mgL-1 or level at control

station (Whichever the lower)

Surface and Middle 4 mg L-1

Bottom 2 mg L-1

Tung Lung Chau Fish Culture Zone

5.0 mgL-1 or level at control

station (Whichever the lower)

SS     in     mg/L (Depth- averaged)

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

data from control station

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

data from control station

Turbidity in NTU (Depth- averaged)

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

data from control station

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

data from control station

Notes:

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

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

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

 

Monitoring Results and Observations

3.16.    Referring to EM&A Manual, the general water quality monitoring should be carried out when there are marine-related construction activities undertaken. General water quality monitoring at the ten monitoring stations (CE, CF, WSR1, WSR2, WSR3, WSR4, WSR16, WSR33, WSR36 and WSR37) was ceased from 1 September 2023 due to the completion of marine-related construction works.

 

 

 

 

 


4.           WASTE

 

4.1.        The waste generated from this Contract includes inert construction and demolition (C&D) materials, and non-inert C&D materials. Non-inert C&D materials are made up of general refuse, vegetative wastes and recyclable wastes such as plastics and paper/cardboard packaging waste. Steel materials generated from the Contract 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 Contract, the quantities of different types of waste generated in the reporting month are summarized in Table 4.1. Details of cumulative waste management data are presented as a waste flow table in Appendix H.

Table 4.1           Quantities of Waste Generated from the Contract during the reporting period

 

 

 

 

 

Reporting Month

Actual Quantities of Inert C&D Materials Generated Monthly

Actual Quantities of C&D Wastes Generated Monthly

 

 

Total Quantity Generated

 

Hard Rock and Large Broken Concrete

 

 

Reused in the Contract

 

 

Reused in other Projects

 

 

Disposed as Public Fill

 

 

Imported Fill

 

 

 

Metals

 

 

Paper / cardboard packaging

 

 

 

Plastics (1)

 

 

Chemical Waste

 

 

Others, e.g., general refuse

(in ¡¦000kg)

(in ¡¦000kg)

(in ¡¦000kg)

(in ¡¦000kg)

(in ¡¦000kg)

(in ¡¦000kg)

(in ¡¦000kg)

(in ¡¦000kg)

(in ¡¦000kg)

(in ¡¦000kg)

(in ¡¦000kg)

 

Oct 2023

 

*568.60

 

0.000

 

0.000

 

0.000

 

*568.60

 

0.000

 

0.000

 

18.574

 

0.010

 

0.000

 

*139.63

Notes: (1) Plastics refer to plastic bottles / containers, plastic sheets / foam from packaging material

(*) The record updated to 19/10/2023 due to the EPD Transaction Records system failure, the update of the waste transaction records from EPD foraccount-holders' use is temporarily suspended. The data from 20/10 to 31/10 will be updated in next report period.

 

 

 

 

 


 

5.           LANDFILL GAS MONITORING

Monitoring Requirement

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

Monitoring Programme

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

Monitoring Location

5.3.        Monitoring of oxygen, methane, carbon dioxide and barometric pressure would be performed for excavations at 1m depth or more within the consultation Zone.

5.4.        During construction of works within the consultation zones, excavations of 1m depth or more was monitored:

 

-     At the ground surface before excavation commences;

-     Immediately before any worker enters the excavation;

-     At the beginning of each working day for the entire period the excavation remains open; and

-     Periodically through the working day whilst workers are in the excavation.

 

5.5.        For excavations between 300mm and 1m deep, measurements were carried out:

 

-     Directly after the excavation has been completed; and

-     Periodically whilst the excavation remains open.

 

5.6.        The area required to be monitored for landfill gas in the reporting period is shown in Figure 5.1.


 

 

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

 

Monitoring Parameters

5.7.        The landfill gas monitoring parameters and the action and limit level are summarized in Table 5.1.

 

Table 5.1           Action and Limit Level for Landfill Gas Monitoring Equipment

Parameters

Action Level

Limit Level

Oxygen (O2)

<19% O2

<19% O2

Methane (CH4)

>10% LEL

>20% LEL

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

>0.5% CO2

>1.5% CO2

 

MONITORING EQUIPMENT

5.8.        Landfill Gas monitoring was carried out using intrinsically-safe, portable multi-gas monitoring instruments. The gas monitoring equipment is:

-            Complying with the Landfill Gas Hazard Assessment Guidance Note as intrinsically safe;

-            Capable of continuous barometric pressure and gas pressure measurements;

-            Normally operated in diffusion mode unless required for spot sampling, when it should be capable of operating by means of an aspirator or pump;

-            Having low battery, fault and over range indication incorporated;

-            Capable of storing monitoring data, and shall be capable of being downloaded directly;

-            Measure in the following ranges:


 

 

methane

0-100% Lower Explosion Limit (LEL) and 0-100% v/v;

oxygen

0-25% V/V;

carbon dioxide

0-5% v/v; and

barometric pressure

mBar (absolute)

 

-       alarm (both audibly and visually) in the event that the concentrations of the following are exceeded:

 

methane

>10% LEL;

oxygen

<19%

carbon dioxide

>0.5% by volume

barometric pressure

mBar (absolute)

 

5.9.        Monitoring equipment used in the reporting period are summarized in Table 5.2. The Landfill Gas monitoring equipment calibration certificate is presented in Appendix F.

Table 5.2           Landfill Gas Monitoring Equipment

Equipment

Brand and Model

Calibration Expiry Date

 

Portable Gas Detector

 

GMI PS500 - 25492809/21

 

21 August 2024

 


 

Figure 5.2  Location Map for Landfill Gas Monitoring at TKO Area 137 (-0+440 - -0+760)


 

Figure 5.3 Location Map for Landfill Gas Monitoring at TKO Area 137 (-0+740 - -1+060)

 

Monitoring results and observations

5.10.    In this reporting period, 72 times of landfill gas monitoring were conducted during excavations at 1m depth or more within the consultation zone and whenever workers entered the excavation on the day at TKO Area 137 (Ch1+340 - Ch1+600). No exceedance of action or limit levels for methane, oxygen and carbon dioxide was recorded. Detail of landfill gas monitoring results are presented in Appendix G.

 

 

 

 

 


 

6.           ECOLOGY

Monitoring Requirements

6.1.        In accordance with Section 8.1 of the EM&A Manual, weekly site audit shall be carried out by the ET include checking whether good site practices are being properly implemented by the Contractor and the extent of the works area within the Clear Water Bay Country Park should be checked by the ET during the weekly site audit.

Site Inspection

6.2.        Weekly site audit was carried out by the ET in the reporting month, no trespass by the Contractor outside the works area of the Project and Clear Water Bay Country Park, and no damage to the vegetation and rocky shore outside the Project area was observed in the reporting month. Retained trees was properly protected during the construction works, no unacceptable construction works was observed.

6.3.        If non-compliance were found during the construction works, the actions in accordance with the Event and Action Plan will be carried out according to Appendix E.


 

7.           SUMMARY OF EXCEEDANCE, COMPLAINTS, NOTIFICATION OF SUMMONS AND PROSECUTIONS

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

 

                                Figure 6.1         Environmental Complaint Handling Procedures


 

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

7.3.           General water quality monitoring at the ten monitoring stations (CE, CF, WSR1, WSR2, WSR3, WSR4, WSR16, WSR33, WSR36 and WSR37) are ceased from 1 September 2023 due to the completion of marine-related construction works.

7.4.           In this reporting period, 72 times of landfill gas monitoring were conducted at TKO Area 137 (Ch1+340 - Ch1+600). No action or limit level exceedance was recorded during the reporting period.

7.5.           No environmental complaint, notification of summons and prosecution was received in the reporting month. Statistics on complaint and notification of summons and prosecution are summarized in Appendix J.

 

 

 

 

 


 

8.           EM&A SITE INSPECTION

8.1.   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, site inspections were carried out on 3, 10, 17, 27 and 31 October 2023 at the site portions listed in Table 7.1 below.

Table 7.1           Summaries of Site Inspection Record

 

Date

Inspected Site Portion

Time

3 October 2023

TKO Area 137

14:30 - 15:30

10 October 2023

TKO Area 137

14:30 - 15:30

17 October 2023

TKO Area 137

14:30 - 15:30

27 October 2023

TKO Area 137

14:30 - 15:30

31 October 2023

TKO Area 137

9:15 - 11:30

 

8.2.        Joint site inspections with IEC were carried out on 10, 17 and 31 October 2023.

 

8.3.        Environmental deficiencies were observed during weekly site inspection. Key observations during the site inspections and during the reporting period are summarized in Table 7.2.

Table 7.2           Site Observations

 

Date

Environmental Observations

Follow-up Status

3 Oct 2023

No major environmental deficiency was observed.

N/A

10 Oct 2023

No major environmental deficiency was observed.

N/A

17 Oct 2023

No major environmental deficiency was

observed.

N/A

27 Oct 2023

No major environmental deficiency was observed.

N/A

 

31 Oct 2023

Chemical containers found near the OSCG shall be store on a drip tray to prevent

leakage.

Chemical      removed      to proper storage area

 

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

 

 

 

 

 


 

9.           FUTURE KEY ISSUES

9.1.          Works to be undertaken in the next reporting month are:

 

Administration Building

-            Carrying out the floor tiles works at G/F

-            External wall painting works

-            Construction of block work for pipe duct

-            Installation of building services, cable laying, electrical switchboard, T&C

Chemical building

-            Installation of leakage collection pit cover

-            Underground utility construction work

-            Landscape work at roof

-            Defect rectification

Main Electrical & Central Chiller Plant Building

-            Installation of chillers, building services, electrical switchboard and cable laying

-            Installation of Roof Tile for Fuel Tank Room

ActiDAFF

-            Underground utility construction work

-            Installation of access opening cover

-            Construction of staircase no 2

-            Installation of mechanical equipment, piping system, installation of building services, electrical switchboards and cable laying, FRP Cover Installation

Product Water Storage Tank Building

-            Installation of Cat Ladders in Water Tank A

-            Sealing slab opening in water Tank A

-            Re-construction of Wall PW8 in Water Tank A

-            Installation of metal cladding, building services, cable laying, mechanical equipment, steel pipe

-            Underground utility construction

OSCG Building

-             Protective Coating for DG Rooms

-             Placing Soil Mix at Roof

-             Installation of Metal Cladding (at East Side)

-             Installation of Roller Shutters and Window

-            Underground utility construction work

-            Installation of building services, mechanical equipment and cable laying, T&C

Reverse Osmosis Building

-            Installation of building services, electrical switchboard, cable laying, Installation of mechanical equipment, steel pipe, GRP pipe, raised floor, T&C


 

-            Installation of metal cladding, handrailing, roller shutters, glass canopy and glass house

-            Underground utility construction work

-            Construction of RC External Wall for Male Toilet

Post Treatment Building

-           Installation of building services, Installation of mechanical equipment and piping system, Pressure Test

-           Underground utility construction work

-           Installation of Cat Ladders in Water Tanks

-           Installation of Metal Cladding

-           Placing Soil Mix at Roof

Inspection corridor

-            Installation of building services, Lift installation

-            Construction of roof tiling works

-            Construction of staircases no. 2

-            Installation of Movement Joints

-            Installation of glass window

CO2 Tanks

-          Installation of pipes and electrical wiring, T&C Combined Shaft and Pump room

-             Finishing, Grating; window; Lover Installation Other

-             Shotcreteing, Rock anchor installation

-            Watermain works at CLP 132 kV Substation

-             Staircases construction; Steel Bridge assembly and installation at elevated walkway

-             Road Construction, Footpath Construction, Landscape Construction, Irrigation System Construction, Water Pressure Test for FS and PL system in Zone A, B, C

-             Structure Construction, steel fence erection of Wave Deflector Wall at seawall area

 

9.2.        The major environmental impacts brought by the above construction works will include:

 

-                 Construction dust and noise generation from excavation and construction works;

-                 Waste generation from construction activities; and

 

9.3.        The key environmental mitigation measures for the Project in the coming reporting period associated with the above construction works will include:

 

-                  Dust suppression by regular wetting and water spraying for construction works


 

-                 Reduction of noise from equipment and machinery on-site by regular checking of on-site plant/vehicle to ensure proper functioning

-                 Sorting and storage of general refuse and construction waste

-                 Deployment of silt curtain at the marine areas.

 

 

 

 

 


 

10.     CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

10.1.   This is the 44th Monthly EM&A Report for the Project which summarizes the key findings of the EM&A programme during the reporting period from 1 October to 31 October 2023, in accordance with the EM&A Manual and the requirement under FEP-01/503/2015/A.

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

 

10.3.    The marine water quality programme was ceased from 1 September 2023 due to the completion of marine-related construction works.

 

10.4.    In this reporting period, 72 times of landfill gas monitoring were conducted at TKO Area 137 (Ch2+340 -Ch1+600). No action or limit level exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.

 

10.5.    Weekly environmental site inspections were conducted during the reporting period. Observations and reminders were reported during the site inspections. All items are rectified within the reporting period. The environmental performance of the project was therefore considered satisfactory.

 

10.6.    According to the environmental site inspections performed in the reporting month, the Contractor is reminded to pay attention on chemical storage, site hygiene and dust suppression mitigation measures.

 

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

 

10.8.    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

 

Construction Programme

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix B

 

Overview of Desalination Plant in Tseung Kwan O

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix C

 

Summary of Implementation Status of Environmental Mitigation

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

EIA

Reference

 

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

 

Implementation status

 

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

Air Quality

 

S4.8.1

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

Land site/ During Construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

Air Pollution Control (Construction Dust)

S4.8.1

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

Land site/ During Construction, particularly dry season

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

NA

-

S4.8.1

The area where dusty work takes place should be sprayed with water or a dust suppression chemical immediately prior to, during and immediately after dusty activities as far as practicable.

Land site/ During Construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

-

S4.8.1

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

Land site/ During Construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

-

S4.8.1

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

Land site/ During Construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

-

S4.8.1

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

Land site/ During Construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

-

S4.8.1

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

Land site/ During Construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

-

S4.8.1

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

Land site/ During Construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

-

S4.8.1

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

Land site/ During construction

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

 

N/A

-

S4.8.1

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

Land site/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented after reminder

-


 

 

EIA

Reference

 

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

 

Implementation status

 

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

S4.8.1

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

Land site/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented after reminder

 

-

S4.8.1

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

Land site/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S4.8.1

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

Land site/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

-

S4.8.1

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

Land site/ During construction/ During Operation

Contractor(s)

 

ü

ü

Implemented

Environment, Transport and Works Bureau Technical Circular (ETWB- TC(W)) No 19/2005 on

Environmental Management on Construction Sites

S4.8.1

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

Land site/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

-

S4.8.1

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

Land site/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

 

 

-

S4.8.1

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

Land site/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented after observation

-

S4.10

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

Land site/ During construction

Contractor(s)/ Environmental Team (ET) & Independent Environmental Checker (IEC)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

 

-

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


 

EIA

Reference

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

Implementation status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

Noise

S5.7

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

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

A Practical Guide for the Reduction of Noise from Construction Works

S5.7

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

Noise control/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

A Practical Guide for the Reduction of Noise from Construction Works

S5.7

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

Noise control/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

A Practical Guide for the Reduction of Noise from Construction Works

S5.7

Machines and plant (such as trucks) that may be in intermittent use will be shut down between work periods or will be throttled down to a minimum.

Noise control/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

A Practical Guide for the Reduction of Noise from Construction Works

S5.7

Plants known to emit noise strongly in one direction will, wherever possible, be orientated so that the noise is directed away from the nearby NSRs.

Noise control/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

A Practical Guide for the Reduction of Noise from Construction Works

S5.7

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

Noise control/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

A Practical Guide for the Reduction of Noise from Construction Works

S5.7

Use of Quite Powered Mechanical Equipment (QPME).

Noise control/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

A Practical Guide for the Reduction of Noise from Construction Works

S5.7

Movable noise barriers of 3m in height with skid footing should be used and located within a few metres of stationary plant and mobile plant such that the line of sight to the NSR is blocked by the barriers. The length of the barrier should be at least five times greater than its height. The noise barrier material should have a superficial surface density of at least 7 kg m-2 and have no o or

gappeningss.

Noise control/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

A Practical Guide for the Reduction of Noise from Construction Works

S5.7

The noise insulating sheet should be deployed such that there would be no opening or gaps on the joints.

Noise control/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

A Practical Guide for the Reduction of Noise from Construction Works

S5.7

Construction activities (e.g. excavation/shoring, reinstatement (asphalt), and pipe jacking) will be planned and carried out in sequence, such that items of PME proposed for these activities will not be operated simultaneously.

Noise control/ During construction

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

 

Implemented

A Practical Guide for the Reduction of Noise from Construction Works

S5.7

PMEs will not be used at the works areas near educational institutions with residual impact (ie the ¡§influence area¡¨ within a

Noise control / During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

A Practical Guide for the Reduction of Noise from


 

EIA

Reference

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

Implementation status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

 

radius of 40m) during school hours in order to reduce impact to the educational institutions.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction Works

S5.7

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

Portable/Movable noise enclosure made of  material with

superficial surface density of at least 7 kg m-2 may be used for screening the noise from operation of the saw/groover, concrete.

Noise control/ Pre- construction/ During construction

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

 

N/A

 

 

-

S5.9

Sawcutting pavement, breaking up of pavement, excavation

/shoring, pipe laying, backfilling, reinstatement (concrete) and pipe jacking shall be scheduled outside the examination period.

Noise control/ Pre- construction/ During construction

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

 

N/A

 

-

S5.9

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

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

Noise control/ Pre- construction/ During construction

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

 

N/A

 

 

 

-

S5.10

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

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

Environmental Team

 

ü

 

N/A

 

-

S5.10

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

All facilities/ During construction

Contractor(s)/ ET & Independent Environmental Checker

(IEC)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

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


 

EIA

Reference

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

Implementation status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

Water Quality

S6.9

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

Marine Dredging/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

Dumping at Sea Ordinance (DASO)

S6.9

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

Marine Dredging/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

-

S6.9

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

Marine Dredging/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S6.9

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

Marine Dredging/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S6.9

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

Marine Dredging/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

-

S6.9

All vessels must have a clean ballast system.

Marine Dredging/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

-

S6.9

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

Marine Dredging/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

 

-

S6.9

No soil waste is allowed to be disposed overboard.

Marine Dredging/ During

construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

-

S6.9

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

Land site & drainage/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

 

 

ProPECC PN 1/94 TM

Standard under the WPCO

S6.9

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

Land site & drainage/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-


 

EIA

Reference

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

Implementation status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

S6.9

Appropriate surface drainage will be designed and provided where necessary.

Land site & drainage/ During

construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

-

S6.9

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

rainstorms are summarized in Appendix A2 of ProPECC PN 1/94.

Land site & drainage/ During construction

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

 

Implemented

 

ProPECC PN 1/94

S6.9

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

Land site & drainage/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

 

-

S6.9

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

Land site & drainage/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S6.9

The temporary diverted drainage, if any, will be reinstated to the original condition when the construction work has finished or when the temporary diversion is no longer required.

Land site & drainage/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

 

-

S6.9

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

Land site & drainage/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S6.9 and S6.12

The sterilization water should be dechlorinated with total residual

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

Sterilization of water mains prior to commissioning

Contractor(s)

 

ü

ü

N/A

Technical

Memorandum for Effluents Discharged into Drainage and Sewerage Systems Inland and Coastal Waters

S6.9

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

Sterilization of water mains prior to commissioning

Contractor(s)

 

ü

ü

Implemented

S6.9

Site drainage should be well maintained, and good construction practices should be observed to ensure that oil, fuels, solvents, and other chemicals are managed, stored and handled properly and do

not enter the nearby water streams.

Land site & drainage/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)

 

ü

ü

Implemented

 

-

S6.12

Regular site inspections will be carried out in order to confirm that regulatory requirements are being met and that contractors are implementing the standard site practice and mitigation measures

as proposed to reduce potential impacts to water quality.

During construction

Contractor(s)/ ET & IEC

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

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


 

EIA

Reference

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the

recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

Implementation Status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

Waste Management

S8.5

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

Contract mobilization/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S8.5

Training of site personnel in proper waste management and chemical handling procedures. Training will be provided to workers on the concepts of site cleanliness and appropriate waste management procedures, including waste reduction, reuse, and recycling at the beginning of the construction works.

Contract mobilization/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

 

-

S8.5

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

All area/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)

 

ü

ü

Implemented

DEVB TC(W) No.

8/2010, Enhanced Specification for Site Cleanliness and

Tidiness.

S8.5

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

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

DEVB TC(W) No.

8/2010,

Enhanced Specification for Site Cleanliness and Tidiness.

S8.5

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

the Contract for approval prior to implementation.

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

ETWB TC(W) No.

19/2005,

Environmental Management on Construction Sites

S8.5

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

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

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

Section 35

S8.5

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

Land site/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

Waste Disposal Ordinance (Cap 354)


 

EIA

Reference

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the

recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

Implementation Status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

S8.5

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

Land site/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

DEVB TC(W) No.

6/2010,

Trip Ticket System for Disposal of Construction &

Demolition Materials

S8.5

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

Land site/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

WBTC 32/92, The Use of Tropical Hard Wood on Construction Site

S8.5

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

Land site/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

ETWB TCW No.

33/2002,

Management of Construction and Demolition Material

Including Rock

S8.5

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

Land site/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

-

S8.5

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

All areas/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

WBTC 32/92, The Use of Tropical Hard Wood on Construction Site

S8.5

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

All areas/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

DEVB TC(W) No.

6/2010,

Trip Ticket System for Disposal of Construction & Demolition Materials

S8.5

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

All areas/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S8.5

Plan and stock construction materials carefully to reduce amount of waste generated and avoid unnecessary generation of waste.

All areas/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

-

S8.5

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

Marine works/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

N/A

ETWB TC(W) No.

34/2002

and Dumping at Sea Ordinance (DASO)


 

EIA

Reference

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the

recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

Implementation Status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

S8.5

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

Marine works/ During construction

WSD/ Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

ETWB TC(W) No.

34/2002 and Dumping

at Sea Ordinance (DASO)

S8.5

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

Contract mobilization/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

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

S8.5

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

Contract mobilization/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

DEVB TC(W) No.

6/2010,

Trip Ticket System for Disposal of Construction &

Demolition Materials

S8.5

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

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)/ Environmental Team (ET) & Independent Environmental Checker

(IEC)

 

ü

 

Implemented

ETWB TC(W) No.

19/2005,

Environmental Management on Construction Sites

S8.5

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

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

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

19/2005

S8.5

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

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

-

S8.5

Public fill and construction waste shall be segregated and stored in different containers or skips to facilitate reuse or recycling of materials and their proper disposal.

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S8.5

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

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

-

S8.5

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

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

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

WPCO (Cap 358)


 

EIA

Reference

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the

recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

Implementation Status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

S8.5

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

Land site/ During Construction, particularly dry season

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

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

S8.5

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

All area/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)/ WSD

 

ü

ü

Implemented

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

S8.5

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

All area/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)/ WSD

 

ü

ü

Implemented

S8.5

A label in English and Chinese shall be displayed on the chemical container in accordance with instructions prescribed in Schedule 2 of the Regulations.

All area/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)/ WSD

 

ü

ü

Implemented

S8.5

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

All area/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)/ WSD

 

ü

ü

Implemented

S8.5

Storage areas for chemical waste shall have an impermeable floor and bunding, of capacity to accommodate 110% of the volume of the largest container or 20% by volume of the chemical waste stored in that area, whichever is the greatest.

All area/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)/ WSD

 

ü

ü

Implemented

S8.5

Storage areas for chemical waste shall have adequate ventilation.

All area/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)/ WSD

 

ü

ü

Implemented

S8.5

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

All area/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)/ WSD

 

ü

ü

Implemented

S8.5

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

All area/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)/ WSD

 

ü

ü

Implemented

S8.5

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

All area/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)/ WSD

 

ü

ü

Implemented after reminder

S8.5

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

All area/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)/ WSD

 

ü

ü

Implemented

DEVB TC(W) No.

8/2010

Enhanced Specification for Site Cleanliness and Tidiness.


 

EIA

Reference

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the

recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

Implementation Status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

S8.5

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

All area/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)/ WSD

 

ü

ü

Implemented

 

-

S8.5

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

All area/ During construction/ During operation

Contractor(s)/ WSD

 

ü

ü

Implemented

 

-

S8.5

To avoid any odour and litter impact, accurate number of portable

toilets will be provided for workers on-site.

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

-

S8.5

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

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

Air Pollution Control Ordinance (Cap 311)

S8.7

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

phase.

All facilities/ During construction

ET/ IEC

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

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


 

EIA

Reference

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the

recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

Implementation Status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

Ecology

S9.7

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

Slope mitigation works area/ During detailed design/ During construction

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

 

Implemented

 

 

 

-

S9.7

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

Slope mitigation works area/

During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

S9.7

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

a minimum 1.5m in a radius away from these individuals.

Slope mitigation works area/ During detailed design/ During construction

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

 

Implemented

 

 

-

S9.7 and 9.10

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

Slope mitigation works area/ During detailed design/ During construction

Contractor(s)

ü

 

 

Implemented

 

 

-

S9.7

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

individuals to visualize their locations.

Slope mitigation works area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

 

-

S9.7 and S9.10

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

Slope mitigation works area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S9.7

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

Slope mitigation works area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-


 

EIA

Reference

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the

recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

Implementation Status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

S9.7

The resident site supervisory staff will closely monitor  the

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

Slope mitigation works area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S9.7

Erect fences along the boundary of the works area before the

commencement of works to prevent vehicle movements and encroachment of personnel onto adjacent areas.

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S9.7

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

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)/ ET

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S9.7

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

proper management of waste disposal.

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

Implemented

 

-

S9.7

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

those in the surrounding area.

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

To be implemented

 

 

-

S9.7

Affected habitats within the Clear Water Bay Country Bay shall be reinstated by hydro-seeding and planting of climbers and native shrub seedlings where practical upon completion of the slope mitigation works.

All area/ During construction

Contractor(s)

 

ü

 

To be implemented

 

-

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


 

EIA

Reference

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

Implementation Status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

Landscape & Visual

S11.10 & 11.11

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

All area/ Detailed design/

During construction/ During operation

WSD/ Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

-

S11.10 & 11.11

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

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During

operation

WSD/ Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

-

S11.10 & 11.11

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

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

-  roadside planting;

-  aesthetic treatment of all structures;

-  vertical greening;

-  screen planting along application site; and

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

blend them into the surrounding landscape. (MM3)

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During operation

WSD/ Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

-

S11.10 & 11.11

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

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During

operation

WSD/ Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

ETWB TCW No. 3/2006

- Tree Preservation.

S11.10 & 11.11

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

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During operation

WSD/ Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

DEVB TC(W) No. 10/2013

 

relevant Government departments.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A compensatory tree planting proposal including locations of

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

tree compensation will  be  submitted  to                                                                          seek  relevant

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

government department¡¦s approval, in accordance with DEVB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TC(W) No. 10/2013. (MM5)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S11.10 & 11.11

Any slope mitigation works necessary to address natural terrain hazards, will be minimized to minimize any potential environmental impact to the Country Park e.g. soil nailing and rock stabilization will aim to avoid existing trees e.g. should any restoration of vegetation be necessary, the best planting matrix with native species will be established, with the aim of resembling the existing vegetation. (MM6)

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During operation

WSD/ Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

 


 

EIA

Reference

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

Implementation Status

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

S11.10 & 11.11

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

and diffuser heads) will be prefabricated and transferred to site for installation. (MM7)

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During operation

WSD/ Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

 

S11.10 & 11.11

All night-time lighting will be reduced to a practical minimum both in terms of number of level and will be hooded and directional. (MM8) units and lux level and will be hooded and

directional. (MM8)

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/ During operation

WSD/ Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

-

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


 

 

EIA

Reference

 

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

 

Implementation Status

 

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

Landfill Gas Hazard

S12.7

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

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/operation

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

-

S12.7

During trenching and excavation as well as creation of confined spaces at near to or below ground level, precautions should be clearly laid down and rigidly Gas detection equipment and

appropriate breathing apparatus should be available and used when entering confined spaces or trenches deeper than 1 meter.

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/operation

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

 

S12.7

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

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

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/operation

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

 

S12.7

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

grade.

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/operation

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

 

S12.7

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

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/operation

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

 

S12.7

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

and capable of measuring the concentrations of methane. carbon dioxide and oxygen.

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/operation

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

 

S12.7

Monitoring frequency and areas to be monitored should be specified prior to commencement of groundwork, either by the

Safety Officer, or by an appropriately qualified person. All measurements should be recorded and documented.

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/operation

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

 

S12.7

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

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/operation

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

 


 

 

EIA

Reference

 

Recommended Environmental Protection Measures/ Mitigation Measures

Objectives of the recommended measures & main concerns to address

 

Implementation Agent

Implementation Stage

 

Implementation Status

 

Relevant Legislation & Guidelines

D

C

O

S12.7

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

supervisor and all operatives must be familiar with this statement.

All area/ During construction/operation

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

 

S12.7

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

be used.

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/operation

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

N/A

 

S12.7

It is recommended regular landfill gas monitoring should be carried out at the Incoming Switchgear Room, 132 kV Substation and Chlorine Store (I) and (II). The monitoring frequency will be monthly for the first year of operation. If the monitoring results

show no sign of landfill gas migration, reduce the monitoring frequency to once every six months.

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/operation

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

N/A

 

S12.7

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

venting the manhole/ utility pit and further monitoring will be reviewed after the initial monitoring.

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/operation

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

 

S12.7

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

which these hazards are being minimized on-site.

All area/ Detailed design/ During construction/operation

Contractor(s)

ü

ü

ü

Implemented

 

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


 

 

 

 

 

Appendix D

 

Impact Monitoring Schedule

 

 

 

 

 

The marine water quality monitoring is ceased from 1 September 2023 due to the completion of marine-related construction works.

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix E

 

Event / Action Plan

 

 

 

 

 

 

Table E1          Event and Action Plan for Construction Noise Monitoring



 

 

 

 

 

 

Table E2          Event and Action Plan for Water Quality Monitoring


 

 

 

 

 


Table E2          Event and Action Plan for Ecology during Construction Phase



 

 

 

 

 

Appendix F

 

Landfill Gas Equipment Calibration Certification


 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix G

 

Landfill Gas Monitoring Data

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix H

Waste Flow Table

 

 

 

 

 


Contract No. 13/WSD/17

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

 

Appendix F - Monthly Summary Waste Flow Table

 

 

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

 

Monthly Summary Waste Flow Table for 2023 (year)

 

 

Month

Actual Quantities of Inert C&D Materials Generated Monthly

Actual Quantities of C&D Wastes Generated Monthly

Total Quantity Generated

Hard Rock and Large Broken Concrete

Reused in the Contract

Reused in other Projects

Disposed as Public Fill

 

Imported Fill

 

Metals

Paper/ cardboard packaging

Plastics

 

(see Note 3)

 

Chemical Waste

Others, e.g. general refuse

(in '000kg)

(in '000kg)

(in '000kg)

(in '000kg)

(in '000kg)

(in '000kg)

(in '000 kg)

(in '000kg)

(in '000kg)

(in '000kg)

(in '000kg)

Jan

3383.820

0.000

0.000

0.000

3383.820

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

143.690

Feb

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.002

0.138

0.010

0.000

115.880

Mar

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

205.410

Apr

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

255.720

May

2088.990

0.000

0.000

0.000

2088.990

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

202.270

Jun

1955.240

0.000

0.000

0.000

1955.240

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.0017

0.000

189.680

Sub-total

7428.050

0.000

0.000

0.000

7428.050

0.000

0.002

0.138

0.012

0.000

1112.650

Jul

121.060

0.000

0.000

0.000

121.060

0.000

0.008

0.150

0.042

0.000

186.110

Aug

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

0.000

168.220

Sep

762.550

0.000

0.000

0.000

762.550

0.000

0.000

148.944

0.000

0.000

172.440

Oct

*568.60

0.000

0.000

0.000

*568.60

0.000

0.000

18.574

0.010

0.000

*139.63

Nov

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dec

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

8311.660

0.000

0.000

0.000

8311.660

0.000

0.010

167.806

0.064

0.000

1639.420

 

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

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

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

* The record updated to 19/10/2023 due to the EPD Transaction Records system failure, the update of the waste transaction records form EPD for account-holders' use is temporarily suspended. The data form 20/10 to 31/10 will be updated in next report period.

 

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Appendix I

 

Site Inspection Proforma

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Appendix J Complaint Log

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statistical Summary of Environmental Complaints

 

 

Reporting Period

Environmental Complaint Statistics

Frequency

Cumulative

Complaint Nature

 

1 - 31 October 2023

0

 

1

 

N/A

 

 

Statistical Summary of Environmental Summons

 

 

Reporting Period

Environmental Summons Statistics

Frequency

Cumulative

Details

 

1 - 31 October 2023

 

0

 

0

 

N/A

 

 

Statistical Summary of Environmental Prosecution

 

 

Reporting Period

Environmental Prosecution Statistics

Frequency

Cumulative

Details

 

1 - 31 October 2023

 

0

 

0

 

N/A