Contents
12 Environmental Non-conformance
13 Implementation Status on Environmental Mitigation Measures
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Location of the Project Site |
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Impact Monitoring Locations |
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Landfill Gas Monitoring Locations |
Appendix
Construction Programme |
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Construction Site Activities |
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Project Organization Chart & Management Structure |
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Detail Status of FEP & EP Submission |
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Graphical Presentations |
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Notification of Environmental Quality Limits Exceedance |
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Waste Flow Table |
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Environmental Mitigation Implementation Schedule (EMIS) |
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Mitigation Measures of Cultural Landscape Features |
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Cumulative complaint / enquiry log, Summaries of complaints and enquiries & Environmental complaint reports |
Aurecon Hong Kong Limited (Aurecon) was appointed to undertake the role of Environmental Team (ET) and carry out Environmental Monitoring and Audit for the North East New Territories (NENT) Landfill Extension.
The construction phase and EM&A programme of the Project commenced on 1 December 2022.
This 2nd Quarterly EM&A Report presents the EM&A works conducted from 1 April to 30 June 2023 in accordance with the EM&A Manual.
Summary of Construction Works undertaken during Report Period
The major construction works undertaken during the reporting period include:
Construction Activities Undertaken |
Reporting Month |
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Apr 2023 |
May 2023 |
Jun 2023 |
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- Material loading and unloading, site traffic |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
- Permanent site office foundation works with pouring of concrete |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
- Site clearance |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
- Installation of permanent fencing |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
- Site formation |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
- Tree felling |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Environmental Exceedance
Air Quality, Noise & Landfill Gas Monitoring
No exceedance of the Action and Limit Levels were recorded at designated monitoring stations during the reporting period.
Surface Water Quality Monitoring
No exceedance of the Action Level was recorded at designated monitoring stations during the reporting period. 1 Turbidity exceedance of the Limit Level for surface wate quality was recorded during the reporting period. The investigation results will be presented when the investigation of limit level exceedance of surface water quality is finished.
Environmental Non-conformance/Compliant/Summons and Prosecution
No non-compliance event & summons/prosecutions were recorded and received in this reporting period.
1 complaint & 1 enquiry were recorded on 14 June 2023 & 15 June 2023. The investigation results will be presented when the investigation was finished.
1.1. Background
1.1.1. The North East New Territories Landfill Extension (the NENTX Project) is located adjacent to the existing North East New Territories (NENT) Landfill at Ta Kwu Ling. The extension site is located in a valley covering mainly the existing NENT Landfill Stockpile and Borrow Area that was formed to the east of the existing landfill as part of the original site development of the landfill, and layout plan shown in Figure 1.
1.1.2. The NENTX is a designated project. The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report (AEIAR-111/2007) and an Environmental Monitoring and Audit Manual were approved on 20 September 2007. The project is governed by an Environmental Permit (EP) (EP-292/2007) which was granted on 26 November 2007. A further of EP (FEP) was applied and the FEP (FEP-01/292/2007) was subsequently granted on 28 April 2022.
1.1.3. In accordance with the requirements specified in Section 2.6 to 2.10 and Section 12.3 of the approved Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) Manual, Quarterly EM&A report should be submitted to the Director of Environmental Protection (DEP) within 10 working days after the end of the reporting quarter. The submissions shall be certified by the Environmental Team (ET) Leader and verified by the Independent Environmental Checker (IEC).
1.1.4. The construction phase and EM&A programme of the Project commenced on 1 December 2022.
1.2. Nature, Scale and Scope of the captioned Designated Project
1.2.1 The Nature, Scale and Scope of the captioned Designated Project is presented in Table 1-1.
Table 1-1 Nature, Scale and Scope of the captioned Designated Project
Item(s) |
Content |
Nature of Designated Project |
Construction and operation of a landfill for waste as defined in the Waste Disposal Ordinance (Cap. 354) |
Scale and Scope of Designated Project |
The Project mainly consists of the followings: - Construction and operation of a landfill extension of about 70 hectares with a target void space of at least 19 million cubic metres on the eastern side of the existing NENT Landfill, including the followings: - i. Site formation and preparation; ii. Installation of liner system; iii. Installation of leachate collection, treatment and disposal facilities; iv. Installation of gas collection, utilization and management facilities; v. Utilities provisions and drainage diversion; vi. Landfilling operation; vii. Restoration and aftercare in subsequent stages; and viii. Measures to mitigate environmental impacts as well as environmental monitoring and auditing to be implemented. |
1.3. Purpose of this Report
1.3.1. This is the 2nd Quarterly EM&A Report which summarises the impact monitoring results and audit findings for the EM&A programme during the reporting period from 01 April to 30 June 2023.
1.4.1. The structure of the report is as follows:
- details the background, purpose and structure of the report.
Section 2 Project Information
- summarises background and scope of the Project, site description, project organization and contact details, construction programme, the construction works undertaken and the status of Environmental Permit(s)/License(s) during the reporting period.
Section 3 Air Quality Monitoring
Section 5 Water Quality Monitoring
Section 6 Waste Management
Section 7 Landfill Gas Monitoring
Section 8 Landscape and Visual
Section 10 Ecological Monitoring
Section 11 Site Inspection and Audit
Section 12 Environmental Non-Conformance
Section 13 Implementation Status on Environmental Mitigation Measures
Section 14 Conclusion
2.1.1. A summary of the major construction activities undertaken in this reporting period is shown in Table 2-1. Construction programme is illustrated in Appendix A. Detailed construction activities are summarized in Appendix B.
Table 2-1 Major Construction Activities Undertaken in the Reporting Period
Construction Activities Undertaken |
Reporting Month |
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Apr 2023 |
May 2023 |
Jun 2023 |
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- Material loading and unloading, site traffic |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
- Permanent site office foundation works with pouring of concrete |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
- Site clearance |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
- Installation of permanent fencing |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
- Site formation |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
- Tree felling |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
2.2. Project Organization & Management Structure
2.2.1. The Project Organization Chart & Management Structure are shown in Appendix C. The key personnel contact information is summarized in Table 2-2.
Table 2-2 Contact Information of Key Personnel
Party |
Name |
Contact Number |
Contractor (Veolia Environmental Service Hong Kong Ltd.) |
Ms. Kristy Wong |
2902 5260 |
Independent Environmental Checker (IEC) (Meinhardt Infrastructure and Environment Ltd.) |
Ms. Claudine Lee |
2859 5409 |
Environmental Team Leader (ETL) (Aurecon Hong Kong Limited) |
Mr. Fredrick Leong |
3664 6888 |
2.3. Status of Submission required under the FEP & EP during reporting period
2.3.1. The status of statutory environmental compliance with the EP conditions under the EIAO, submission status under the FEP & EP during reporting period are presented in Table 2-3. The detail status of statutory environmental compliance with the EP conditions under the EIAO, submission status under the FEP & EP for NENTX project are shown in Appendix D.
Table 2-3 Status of Submissions required under the FEP & EP during reporting period
EP Condition |
Submission / Measures |
Status |
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2.1 |
2.3 |
Management Organization of Main Construction Companies |
Submitted |
2.2 |
2.4 |
Setting up of Community Liaison Group |
Community Liaison Group was set up. |
2.3 |
2.5 |
Submission of EM&A Manual |
Submitted |
2.5 |
2.7 |
Submission of Vegetation Survey (Transplantation Proposal) |
Submitted |
2.6 |
2.8 |
Submission of translocation proposal |
Submitted |
2.7 |
2.9 |
Submission of Transplantation Report and Post-Transplantation Monitoring |
Submitted 9th monitoring (21 Apr 2023) 10th monitoring (17 May 2023) 11th monitoring (16 Jun 2023) |
2.8 |
2.10 |
Submission of Translocation Report and Post-Translocation Monitoring |
Translocation was carried out and the report submitted. 9th monitoring (19 Apr 2023) 10th monitoring (12 May 2023) 11th monitoring (7 Jun 2023) |
2.9 |
2.11 |
Submission of Detailed Landfill Gas Hazard Assessment Report |
Submitted |
2.10 |
2.12 |
Submission of Waste Management Plan |
Submitted |
3.2 |
3.2 |
Submission of Baseline Monitoring Report |
Submitted |
3.3 |
3.3 |
Submission of Monthly EM&A Report |
5th report (Apr 2023) 6th report (May 2023) 7th report (Jun 2023) |
2.4. Status of Environmental Approval Document
2.4.1. A summary of the relevant valid permits, licences, and/or notifications on environmental protection for this Project since the granting of the EP is presented in Table 2-4.
Reference |
Expiry Date |
Remark |
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Environmental Permit (EP) |
EP-292/2007 |
Throughout the Contract |
Permit granted on 26 November 2007 |
Further Environmental Permit (FEP) |
FEP-210/2022 |
Throughout the Contract |
Permit granted on 28 April 2022 |
Notification of Construction Works as required under Air Pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation |
479809 |
Throughout the Construction Phase |
Notified on 13 May 2022 |
Registration of Waste Producer under Waste Disposal Ordinance |
7043692 |
Throughout the Contract |
Registered on 13 April 2022 |
Registration as Chemical Waste Producer
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5213-642-P1034-18 |
Throughout the Contract |
Registered on 11 July 2022 |
Construction Noise Permit |
GW-RN0299-23 |
22 June 2023 |
Permit granted on 21 March 2023 |
Construction Noise Permit |
GW-RN0619-23 |
22 September 2023 |
Permit granted on 16 June 2023 (replaced the CNP No. GW-RN0299-23) |
Effluent Discharge License under Water Pollution Control Ordinance |
WT00042301-2022 |
31 October 2027 |
Permit granted on 18 October 2022 Variation of Licence (Permit granted on 7 February 2023) |
3.1.1.1 In accordance with the EM&A Manual, 1-hr & 24-hr Total Suspended Particulates (TSP) levels should be measured at the designated air quality monitoring stations in every 6 days to ensure that any deteriorating air quality could be readily detected, and timely action shall be undertaken to rectify such situation. For 1-hr TSP monitoring, the sampling frequency of at least three times in every six-days should be undertaken when the highest dust impact occurs. The specific time to start and stop the 24- hr TSP monitoring shall be clearly defined for each location.
3.1.2 Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Location
3.1.2.1 According to the EM&A Manual, three monitoring stations namely AM(D)1, AM(D)2 and AM(D)3 are selected for the impact monitoring.
3.1.2.2 A baseline monitoring plan has been submitted to IEC and EPD on 31 May 2022 including the proposal with justification of change of monitoring locations. Due to limited access to the original monitoring locations at AM(D)1, AM(D)2 and AM(D)3, the adjusted stations at AM1, AM2 and AM3 were agreed with IEC prior to the baseline and impact monitoring. The locations of adjusted dust monitoring locations are shown in Figure 2.
3.1.2.3 The locations of dust monitoring stations are shown in Table 3-1. The monitoring parameters, frequency and duration are shown in Table 3-2.
Table 3-1 Locations of Dust Monitoring Stations
Monitoring Station |
Representative for |
Monitoring Parameters |
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AM1 |
Tung Lo Hang |
1-hr and 24-hr TSP |
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AM2 |
Heung Yuen Wai |
1-hr and 24-hr TSP |
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AM3 |
Wo Keng Shan Tsuen |
1-hr and 24-hr TSP |
Remarks:
The contractor passed correspondence including original monitoring locations specified on the Approved EM&A Manual to the village representatives on 26 April 2022. After a meeting with Ta Kwu Ling District Rural Committee (RC) Chairman, representative from the RC and a few villagers on 1 May 2022, all the Village Heads of Wo Keng Shan Tsuen, Heung Yuen Wai and Lin Ma Hang verbally refused to accept our proposal for installation of dust and / or noise monitoring equipment within or next to their villages, for the baseline & impact monitoring.
AM(D)1 Tung Lo Hang, AM(D)2 Heung Yuen Wai, AM(D)3 Wo Keng Shan Tsuen are the air monitoring stations for the construction phase EM&A programme as identified in the approved EM&A Manual for the Project. The access to Tung Lo Hang, Heung Yuen Wai and Wo Keng Shan Tsuen were denied. A search for alternative air monitoring locations (AM1, AM2 & AM3) was carried out during the site visit.
The Baseline Monitoring Plan has been submitted to IEC and EPD including the proposal of change of monitoring locations on 31 May 2022. This arrangement was conducted between baseline and impact monitoring and has been agreed by the Independent Environmental Checker (IEC) and no comment received from EPD.
Due to the adjustment of the location of AM(D)1, AM(D)2 & AM(D)3to AM1, AM2 & AM3, the measured air quality levels at AM1, AM2 & AM3 would represent the air quality levels at AM(D)1, AM(D)2 & AM(D)3.
Table 3-2 Dust Impact Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration
Monitoring Station |
Parameter |
Frequency and Duration |
AM1, AM2, AM3 |
1-hr TSP |
At least 3 times per 6 days |
24-hr TSP |
1 time per 6 days |
3.1.3.1 The impact dust monitoring results are summarized in Table 3-3 and Table 3-4. The graphical presentations of monitoring data are presented in Appendix E.
Dust Monitoring Station |
Average 1-hr TSP Concentration, ΅g/m³ (Range) |
Action Level, ΅g/m³ |
Limit Level, ΅g/m³ |
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Apr 2023 |
May 2023 |
Jun 2023 |
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AM1 |
35 (19 55) |
23 (15 40) |
28 (15 38) |
>285 |
>500 |
AM2 |
42 (31 76) |
30 (15 43) |
31 (21 45) |
>279 |
>500 |
AM3 |
40 (23 54) |
35 (26 49) |
33 (21 45) |
>285 |
>500 |
Dust Monitoring Station |
Average 24-hr TSP Concentration, ΅g/m³ (Range) |
Action Level, ΅g/m³ |
Limit Level, ΅g/m³ |
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Apr 2023 |
May 2023 |
Jun 2023 |
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AM1 |
60 (34 112) |
62 (28 106) |
47 (28 95) |
>164 |
>260 |
AM2 |
63 (37 111) |
73 (53 87) |
41 (32 54) |
>152 |
>260 |
AM3 |
70 (40 151) |
93 (29 121) |
82 (43 130) |
>163 |
>260 |
3.1.3.2 The Summary of Impact 1-hr & 24-hr TSP Exceedance are shown in Table 3-5.
Dust Monitoring Station |
Parameter |
1-hr TSP |
Exceedance Count |
Accumulate of project |
24-hr TSP |
Exceedance Count |
Accumulate of project |
Level Exceedance |
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AM1 |
Action |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2* |
Limit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3* |
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AM2 |
Action |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Limit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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AM3 |
Action |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4* |
Limit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3* |
Remarks: * equal to non-project related
3.1.3.3 No Action / Limit Level exceedance for 1-hr & 24-hr TSP impact monitoring at AM1, AM2 & AM3 was recorded during the reporting period. The Notification of Environmental Quality Limits Exceedances are presented in Appendix F.
3.1.4 Recommended Mitigation Measures
3.1.4.1 The recommended dust mitigation measures from EIA report are listed as followed:
The contractor shall follow the procedures and requirements given in the Air Pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation.
Dust emission from construction vehicle movement is confined within the worksites area.
Watering facilities will be provided at every designated vehicular exit point.
Good site practice is recommended during construction phase.
3.1.5.1 Should non-compliance of the criteria occur, action in accordance with the action plan in Table 3-6 shall be carried out.
Table 3-6 Event and Action Plan for dust impact
Event |
ET |
IEC |
Contractor |
Exceedance of Action Level |
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Exceedance for one sample |
Identify source Prepare Notification of Exceedance Inform IEC and Contractor Repeat measurement to confirm findings Increase monitoring frequency to daily if exceedance is due to the Project and continue until the monitoring results reduce to below action level |
Verify the Notification of Exceedance Check monitoring data submitted by ET and Contractor's working methods Discuss with ET and Contractor on proposed remedial measures |
Rectify any unacceptable practice Amend working methods if appropriate |
Exceedance for two or more consecutive samples |
Identify source Prepare Notification of Exceedance Inform Contractor and IEC Repeat measurements to confirm findings Increase monitoring frequency to daily if exceedance is due to the Project and continue until the monitoring results reduce to below action level Discuss with IEC for remedial action required Ensure remedial measures are properly implemented Continue monitoring at daily intervals if exceedance is due to the Project If no exceedance for 3 consecutive days, cease additional monitoring |
Verify the Notification of Exceedance Check monitoring data submitted by ET and Contractor's working methods Discuss with ET and Contractor on proposed remedial measures Review with analysed results submitted by ET Review the proposed remedial measures by Contractor Supervise the implementation of remedial measures |
Submit proposals for remedial actions to IEC within 3 working days of notification Implement the agreed proposals Amend proposal if appropriate |
Event |
ET |
IEC |
Contractor |
Exceedance of Limit Level |
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Exceedance for one sample |
Identify source Prepare Notification of Exceedance Inform IEC and Contractor Repeat measurement to confirm findings Increase monitoring frequency to daily if exceedance is due to the Project and continue until the monitoring results reduce to below limit level Assess effectiveness of Contractor's remedial actions and keep EPD and IEC informed of the results |
Verify the Notification of Exceedance Check monitoring data submitted by ET and Contractor's working methods Discuss with ET and Contractor potential remedial actions Supervise the implementation of remedial measures |
Take immediate action to avoid further exceedance Submit proposals for remedial actions to IEC within 3 working days of notification Implement the agreed proposals Amend proposal if appropriate |
Exceedance for two or more consecutive samples |
Identify source Prepare Notification of Exceedance Inform IEC and EPD the causes and actions taken for the exceedances Discuss with IEC for remedial action required Ensure remedial measures are properly implemented Assess effectiveness of Contractors remedial actions and keep IEC, EPD and informed of the results Increase monitoring frequency to confirm findings If exceedance stops, cease additional monitoring |
Verify the Notification of Exceedance Check monitoring data submitted by ET and Contractor's working methods Discuss amongst ET and Contractor on the potential remedial actions. Review Contractor's remedial actions whenever necessary to assure their effectiveness Supervise the implementation of remedial measures |
Take immediate action to avoid further exceedance Submit proposals for remedial actions to IEC of notification Implement the agreed proposals Resubmit proposals if problem still not under control Stop the relevant activity of works until the exceedance is abated |
4.1.1 In accordance with the EM&A manual, noise impact monitoring shall be carried out at 2 monitoring stations NM1 and NM2 once a week during normal construction working hour (0700-1900 Monday to Saturday). The minimum logging interval shall be 30 minutes with average of 6 consecutive Leq 5 mins. L10 and L90 shall also be measured at 5 mins intervals.
4.2 Monitoring Locations, Parameters and Frequency
4.2.1 According to the EM&A Manual, two monitoring stations namely NM1 and NM2 are selected for the impact monitoring.
4.2.2 A baseline monitoring plan has been submitted to IEC and EPD on 31 May 2022 including the proposal with justification of change of monitoring locations. Due to limited access to the original monitoring locations at NM1 and NM2, the adjusted stations at NM1a and NM2a were agreed with IEC prior to the baseline and impact monitoring. The noise monitoring locations are summarized in Table 4-1 and shown in Figure 2. The frequency and duration are shown in Table 4-2.
Monitoring Station |
Representative for |
Type of Measurement |
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NM1a |
Wo Keng Shan Tsuen |
Free field |
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NM2a |
Lin Ma Hang |
Free field |
The contractor passed correspondence including original monitoring locations specified on the Approved EM&A Manual to the village representatives on 26 April 2022. After a meeting with Ta Kwu Ling District Rural Committee (RC) Chairman, representative from the RC and a few villagers on 1 May 2022, all the Village Heads of Wo Keng Shan Tsuen, Heung Yuen Wai and Lin Ma Hang verbally refused to accept our proposal for installation of dust and / or noise monitoring equipment within or next to their villages, for the baseline & impact monitoring.
NM1 Wo Keng Shan Tsuen & NM2 Lin Ma Hang are the noise monitoring stations for the construction phase EM&A programme as identified in the approved EM&A Manual for the Project. The access to Tung Lo Hang, Heung Yuen Wai and Wo Keng Shan Tsuen were denied. A search for alternative noise monitoring locations (NM1a & NM2a) was carried out during the site visit.
The Baseline Monitoring Plan has been submitted to IEC and EPD including the proposal of change of monitoring locations on 31 May 2022. This arrangement was conducted between baseline and impact monitoring and has been agreed by the Independent Environmental Checker (IEC) and no comments received from EPD. Noise measurement at NM1a & NM2a will be considered as free-field and a correction of +3dB(A) would be made to the noise monitoring results.
Due to the adjustment of the location of NM1 & NM2 to NM1a & NM2a, the measured noise levels at NM1 & NM2 would represent the noise levels at NM1 & NM2.
Monitoring Station |
Parameter |
Frequency and Duration |
NM1a and NM2a |
LAeq (30mins) average of 6 consecutive Leq (5min); L10 (5min) & L90 (5min) |
once a week during normal construction working hour (0700-1900 Monday to Saturday) |
4.3.1 The impact noise monitoring results are summarized in Table 4-3. The graphical presentations of monitoring data are presented in Appendix E.
Noise Monitoring Station |
Average Leq, 30min, dB(A) (Range) |
Action Level |
Limit Level |
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Apr 2023 |
May 2023 |
Jun 2023 |
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NM1a |
56.8 (53.7 58.4) |
57.4 (47.6 61.0) |
58.6 (53.5 61.5) |
When one documented complaint is received |
>75dB(A) |
NM2a |
60.1 (52.8 65.4) |
55.8 (48.4 58.0) |
53.9 (48.5 57.7) |
(1) * A correction of +3 dB(A) was made to the free field measurements
(2) If works are to be carried out during restricted hours, the conditions stipulated in the construction noise permit issued by the Noise Control Authority have to be followed.
4.3.2 No exceedance of Action and Limit Levels of construction noise was recorded during the reporting period. Therefore, there was no record of Notification of Environmental Quality Limits Exceedance in the Appendix F.
4.3.3 No particular observations are identified near the monitoring stations during the monitoring period.
4.4 Recommended Mitigation Measures
4.4.1 The recommended dust mitigation measures from EIA report are listed as followed:
1. Use of good site practices to limit noise emissions by considering the following:
Only well-maintained plant should be operated on-site and plant should be serviced regularly during the construction programme;
Machines and plant (such as trucks, cranes) that may be in intermittent use should be shut down between work periods or should be throttled down to a minimum;
Plant known to emit noise strongly in one direction, where possible, be orientated so that the noise is directed away from nearby NSRs;
Silencers or mufflers on construction equipment should be properly fitted and maintained during the construction works;
Mobile plant should be sited as far away from NSRs as possible and practicable;
Material stockpiles, mobile container site officer and other structures should be effectively utilised, where practicable, to screen noise from on-site construction activities.
2. Select Quiet plants which comply with the BS 5228 Part 1 or TM standards.
4.5.1 Should non-compliance of the criteria occurs, action in accordance with the action plan in Table 4-4 shall be carried out.
Table 4-4 Event and action plan for construction noise monitoring
Event |
ET |
IEC |
Contractor |
Exceedance of Action Level |
Identify source, investigate the causes of exceedance Prepare Notification of Exceedance Inform IEC and Contractor Report the results of investigation to IEC, and Contractor Discuss with Contractor and IEC for formulate remedial measures Ensure remedial measures are properly implemented Have additional monitoring if exceedance is due to the Project. If exceedance stops, cease additional monitoring |
Verify the Notification of Exceedance Review the analysed results submitted by ET Discuss with ET, and Contractor on the potential remedial actions Review the proposed remedial measures Supervise the implementation of remedial measures |
Submit noise mitigation proposals to IEC Implement the agreed noise mitigation proposals |
Exceedance of Limit Level |
Identify source, investigate the causes of exceedance Prepare Notification of Exceedance Inform IEC and Contractor Repeat measurements to confirm findings Discuss with Contractor and IEC for remedial measures Ensure remedial measures are properly implemented Assess effectiveness of Contractors remedial actions and keep IEC and EPD informed of the results Have additional monitoring if exceedance is due to the Project. If exceedance stops, cease additional monitoring |
Verify the Notification of Exceedance Review the analysed results submitted by ET Discuss with ET, and Contractor on the potential remedial actions Review the proposed remedial measures Supervise the implementation of remedial measures |
Take immediate action to avoid further exceedance Submit proposals for remedial actions to IEC of notification Implement the agreed proposals Resubmit proposals if problem still not under control Stop the relevant portion of works as determined by project proponent until the exceedance is abated. |
5.1.1.1 In accordance with the EM&A manual, groundwater quality monitoring shall be carried out at least once per month at the 35 designated groundwater monitoring locations (i.e ED1 to ED35). Based on the existing construction programme, site clearance and site formation works for future landfilling area are in progress. The groundwater monitoring locations ED1 to ED35 will be installed after the site formation work of the landfilling area. No groundwater monitoring is required before the completion of site formation work of the landfilling area.
5.2.1.1 In accordance with the EM&A manual, impact surface water quality monitoring was carried out at the two designated surface water discharge points (i.e WM1 and WM2) for once per month from commencement of construction works of the Project.
5.2.2 Monitoring Locations, Parameters and Frequency
5.2.2.1 The monitoring locations are indicated in Table 5-1 and Figure 2. The monitoring parameters, frequency and duration of surface water quality monitoring are summarized in Table 5-2.
Table 5-1 Surface water quality monitoring locations
Monitoring Station |
Location |
Coordinates (HK Grid) |
|
Easting |
Northing |
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WM1 |
Upstream of Lin Ma Hang River |
836665 |
845020 |
WM2 |
Ping Yuen River |
835592 |
844186 |
Table 5-2 Surface water quality monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration
Parameter |
Frequency |
pH, Electrical conductivity, DO, Turbidity, SS, Alkalinity, COD, BOD5, TOC, Ammonia-nitrogen, TKN, Nitrate, Sulphate, Sulphite, Phosphate, Chloride, Sodium, Mg, Ca, K, Fe, Ni, Zn, Mn, Cu, Pb, Cd, Coliform Count, Oil and Grease |
Once per month |
5.2.3.1 The summary of monitoring results are presented in Table 5-3 &
Table 5-4. Detailed graphical presentations at each monitoring station of
surface water quality (DO, SS and Turbidity) at the monitoring stations are
given in Appendix E.
Table 5-3 Summary of Impact Surface Water Monitoring
Results at WM1
Monitoring Parameter(s) |
Monitoring Station WM1 |
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Monitoring Results |
Action Level |
Limit Level |
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Apr 2023 |
May 2023 |
Jun 2023 |
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pH |
7.1 |
6.9 |
7.1 |
>7.7 |
>7.8 |
Electrical Conductivity in μS/cm |
64 |
69 |
73 |
--- |
--- |
DO in mg/L |
7.8 |
7.9 |
7.6 |
<7.4 |
<4 |
Turbidity in NTU |
0.4 |
3.1 |
5.7 |
>9.2 |
>9.5 |
SS in mg/L |
3.2 |
3.3 |
6.6 |
>9.7 |
>11.4 |
Alkalinity |
13 |
18 |
15 |
--- |
|
COD |
17 |
10 |
9 |
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BOD5 |
<2 |
<2 |
<2 |
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TOC |
2 |
3 |
2 |
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Ammonia-nitrogen |
0.22 |
0.06 |
<0.01 |
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TKN |
0.4 |
0.4 |
0.6 |
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Nitrate |
0.03 |
<0.01 |
0.06 |
||
Sulphate |
7 |
4 |
2 |
||
Sulphite |
<2 |
<2 |
<2 |
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Phosphate |
0.0 |
0.0 |
0.01 |
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Chloride |
8 |
7 |
6 |
||
Sodium |
9170 |
8590 |
6750 |
||
Mg |
500 |
470 |
540 |
||
Ca |
3720 |
3460 |
3340 |
||
K |
720 |
570 |
830 |
||
Fe |
480 |
660 |
570 |
||
Ni |
<1 |
<1 |
<1 |
||
Zn |
19 |
<10 |
13 |
||
Mn |
70 |
84 |
34 |
||
Cu |
2.0 |
2.0 |
1 |
||
Pb |
<1 |
<1 |
1 |
||
Cd |
<0.2 |
<0.2 |
<0.2 |
||
Coliform Count |
420 |
40000 |
220 |
||
Oil and Grease |
<5 |
<5 |
<5 |
Monitoring Parameter(s) |
Monitoring Station WM2 |
||||
Monitoring Results |
Action Level |
Limit Level |
|||
Apr 2023 |
May 2023 |
Jun 2023 |
|||
pH |
7.3 |
7.3 |
7.2 |
>7.6 |
>7.7 |
Electrical Conductivity in μS/cm |
147 |
212 |
142 |
--- |
--- |
DO in mg/L |
6.7 |
8.1 |
6.8 |
<5 |
<4 |
Turbidity in NTU |
64.3 |
30.6 |
142.5 |
>108.3 |
>108.9 |
SS in mg/L |
48.1 |
34.2 |
83.2 |
>94.5 |
>94.7 |
Alkalinity |
48 |
58 |
35 |
--- |
|
COD |
15 |
13 |
14 |
||
BOD5 |
2.0 |
3.0 |
<2 |
||
TOC |
2 |
5 |
2 |
||
Ammonia-nitrogen |
<0.01 |
0.39 |
0.14 |
||
TKN |
0.7 |
0.8 |
0.8 |
||
Nitrate |
0.14 |
0.03 |
0.32 |
||
Sulphate |
9 |
8 |
17 |
||
Sulphite |
<2 |
<2 |
<2 |
||
Phosphate |
<0.01 |
<0.01 |
<0.01 |
||
Chloride |
7 |
15 |
11 |
||
Sodium |
7890 |
11800 |
6830 |
||
Mg |
1370 |
1420 |
1560 |
||
Ca |
15400 |
18600 |
18600 |
||
K |
3410 |
3900 |
3050 |
||
Fe |
9240 |
8990 |
3850 |
||
Ni |
2 |
1 |
12.0 |
||
Zn |
35 |
26 |
51 |
||
Mn |
2220 |
2370 |
509 |
||
Cu |
4 |
3 |
6 |
||
Pb |
4 |
3 |
11 |
||
Cd |
<0.2 |
<0.2 |
<0.2 |
||
Coliform Count |
330 |
1500 |
4200 |
||
Oil and Grease |
<5 |
<5 |
<5 |
5.2.3.2 No exceedance of Action Levels of surface water monitoring was recorded during the reporting period. 1 turbidity exceedance of Limit Levels of surface water quality at WM2 was recorded during the reporting period. The investigation results will be presented when the investigation of limit level exceedance of surface water quality is finished.
5.2.3.3 The Summary of Impact Surface Water Quality Exceedance are shown in Table 5-5. The Notification of Environmental Quality Limits Exceedances will be presented in the report after the investigation.
Water Quality Monitoring Station |
Parameter |
pH |
DO |
Turbidity |
SS |
Exceedance Count |
Level Exceedance |
||||||
WM1 |
Action |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Limit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
WM2 |
Action |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Limit |
0 |
0 |
1 (21 Jun 23) # |
0 |
1 |
Remarks:
(1) # The investigation results will be presented in the report after the investigation.
(2) * equal to non-project related
5.2.4 Recommended Mitigation Measure
5.2.4.1 The recommended surface water mitigation measures from EIA report are listed as followed:
Channels (both temporary and permanent drainage pipes and culverts), earth bunds or sand bag barriers should be provided on site to direct stormwater to silt removal facilities.
The overall slope of the site should be kept to a minimum to reduce the erosive potential of surface water flows.
The design of efficient silt removal facilities should be based on the guidelines in Appendix A1 of ProPECC PN 1/94, which states that the retention time for silts and sediment traps should be 5 minutes under maximum flow conditions.
All vehicles and plant should be cleaned before leaving a construction site to ensure no earth, mud, debris and the like is deposited by them on roads.
Construction solid waste, debris and rubbish on site should be collected, handled and disposed of properly to avoid water quality impacts.
Measures should be taken to prevent the washing away of construction materials, soil, silt or debris into any drainage system.
5.2.5.1 Should non-compliance of the criteria occurs, action in accordance with the action plan in Table 5-5 shall be carried out.
Table 5-5 Event and Action Plan for Water Quality
Event |
ET |
IEC |
Contractor |
Action level being exceeded by one sampling day |
Repeat in situ measurement to confirm findings Identify source(s) of impact Prepare Notification of Exceedance Inform IEC and Contractor Check monitoring data, all plant, equipment and Contractors working methods Repeat measurement on next day of exceedance |
Verify Notification of Exceedance Check monitoring data and Contractors working methods |
Rectify unacceptable practice Amend working methods if appropriate |
Action level being exceeded by two or more consecutive sampling days |
Repeat in situ measurement to confirm findings Identify source(s) of impact Prepare Notification of Exceedance Inform IEC and Contractor Check monitoring data, all plant, equipment and Contractors working methods Discuss with Contractor and IEC for remedial measures Ensure mitigation measures are implemented Increase the monitoring frequency to daily until no exceedance of Action level Repeat measurement on next day of exceedance |
Verify Notification of Exceedance Check monitoring data and Contractor's working method Discuss with ET and Contractor on possible remedial actions Review the proposed mitigation measures Supervise the implementation of mitigation measures |
Submit proposal of additional mitigation measures to IEC of notification Implement the agreed mitigation measures Amend proposal if appropriate |
Event |
ET |
IEC |
Contractor |
Limit Level being exceeded by one sampling day |
Repeat in situ measurement to confirm findings Identify source(s) of impact Prepare Notification of Exceedance Inform IEC and Contractor; Check monitoring data, all plant, equipment and Contractor's working methods Discuss mitigation measures with IEC and Contractor Ensure mitigation measure are implemented |
Verify Notification of Exceedance Check monitoring data submitted By ET and Contractors working method Discuss with ET and Contractor on possible remedial actions Review the proposed mitigation measures Supervise the implementation of mitigation measures |
Critically review the working method Rectify unacceptable practice Take immediate corrective actions to avoid further exceedance Submit proposal of mitigation measures to IEC Implement the agreed mitigation measures |
Limit level being exceeded by two or more consecutive sampling days |
Repeat in situ measurement to confirm findings Identify source(s) of impact Prepare Notification of Exceedance Inform IEC, contractor and EPD Check monitoring data, all plant, equipment and Contractor's working methods Discuss mitigation measures with IEC and Contractor Ensure mitigation measure are implemented |
Verify Notification of Exceedance Check monitoring data submitted by ET and Contractors working method Discuss with ET and Contractor on possible remedial actions Review the proposed mitigation measures Supervise the implementation of mitigation measures |
Critically review the working method Rectify unacceptable practice Take immediate corrective actions to avoid further exceedance Submit proposal of mitigation measures to IEC Implement the agreed mitigation measures Resubmit proposals if problem still not under control Slow down or to stop relevant activity until exceedance is abated |
6.1 Wastes generated from this Project include inert construction and demolition (C&D) materials and non-inert C&D materials. Non-inert C&D materials were made up of general refuse, steels and paper/cardboard packaging materials. Steel materials generated from the Project were also grouped into non-inert C&D materials as the materials were not disposed of with other inert C&D materials. With reference to relevant handling records and trip tickets of this Project, the quantities of different types of waste generated in the reporting month are summarised in Appendix G.
6.2 The recommended waste management mitigation measures from EIA report are listed as followed:
Implement a trip-ticket system to ensure that the movement of C&D materials are properly documented and verified in accordance with DEVB TC(W) No. 6/2010.
Concrete and masonry should be used as general fill and steel reinforcement bars can be used by scrap steel mills.
Proper areas should be designated for waste segregation and storage wherever site conditions permit.
Maximise the use of reusable steel formwork to reduce the amount of C&D material.
Maintain temporary stockpiles and reuse excavated fill material for backfilling and reinstatement.
On-site sorting and segregation facility of all type of wastes is considered as one of the best practice in waste management and hence, should be implemented in all projects generating construction waste.
The sorted public fill and C&D waste should be properly reused.
Excavated slope, stockpiled material and bund walls should be covered by tarpaulin until used in order to prevent wind-blown dust during dry weather, and to reduce muddy runoff during wet weather.
7.1 Monitoring Requirement during Construction
Monitoring for Construction Works
· CH4: >10% Lower Explosion Limit (LEL);
· CO2: >0.5%; and
· O2: <18% by volume.
7.2.3 For excavation works deeper than 1m, measurements should be made:
at ground surface prior to excavation;
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.
7.2.4 For excavation between 300mm and 1m deep, measurements should be made:
directly after the excavation has been completed; and
periodically whilst the excavation remains open.
7.2.6 The locations of LFG monitoring locations during reporting period are shown in Table 7-1. The Site formation layout plan is shown in Figure 2 and the Layout of LFG monitoring locations is presented in Figure 3.
Table 7-1 Locations of LFG Monitoring during reporting period
Monitoring Period |
Monitoring Location |
Type of works |
Apr to Jun 2023 |
Portion A +55 mpD to 70 mpD Platform |
Excavation Works |
7.3.1 The LFG monitoring was conducted at Portion A +55 mpD to 70 mpD Platform (Conducted on working days) from April to June 2023. The LFG monitoring results are summarized in Table 7-2.
Table 7-2 Summary of LFG Monitoring Results
LFG Monitoring Station |
Monitoring Date |
Monitoring Parameter(s) |
|||
CH4 in % |
LEL in %/v |
CO2 in % |
O2 in % |
||
Average Monitoring Results (Range) |
|||||
Portion A +55 mpD to 70 mpD Platform |
Apr 2023 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
20.2 (20.1 20.4) |
May 2023 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
20.2 (20.1 20.3) |
|
Jun 2023 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
20.2 (20.1 20.3) |
|
Action Level |
>10% LEL |
--- |
>0.5%** CO2 |
<19% |
* LEL: Lower Explosive Limit - concentrations in air below which there is not enough fuel to continue an explosion.
** This Limit Level of CO2 at 0.5% is set for reference only, assuming no CO2 emission from a particular location.
7.3.2 No exceedance of Limit Levels of LFG was recorded during the reporting period. Therefore, there was no record of Notification of Environmental Quality Limits Exceedance in the Appendix F.
7.4 Recommended Mitigation Measures
7.4.1 The recommended landfill gas mitigation measures from EIA report are listed as followed:
Special LFG precautions should be taken due to close proximity of NENT landfill extension site to existing landfill to avoid potential hazards of LFG exposure (ignition, explosion, asphyxiation, toxicity).
Prominent safety warning signs should be erected on-site to alert all personnel and visitors of LFG hazards during excavation works.
No smoking or burning should be permitted on-site.
Prominent 'No smoking' and No Naked Flames signs should be erected on-site.
No worker should be allowed to work alone at any time in excavated trenches or confined areas on-site.
Adequate fire fighting equipment should be provided on-site.
Construction equipment should be equipped with vertical exhaust at least 0.6m above ground installed with spark arrestors.
Electrical motors and extension cords should be explosion-proof and intrinsically safe for use on-site.
Permit to Work' system should be implemented.
Welding, flame-cutting or other hot works should be conducted only under Permit to Work system following clear safety requirements, gas monitoring procedures and presence of qualified persons to supervise the works.
7.5 Event and Action Plan (EAP)
7.5.1 Should non-compliance of the criteria occur, action in accordance with the action plan in Table 7-3 shall be carried out.
Table 7-3 Action Plan for the monitoring during construction phase
Parameter |
Monitoring Result |
Action |
Oxygen (O2) |
Action Level <19% O2 |
Ventilate trench/void to restore O2 to >19% |
Limit Level <18% O2 |
Stop works Evacuate personnel/prohibit entry Increase ventilation to restore O2 to >19% |
|
Methane (CH4) |
Action Level >10% LEL* |
Prohibit hot works Increase ventilation to restore CH4 to <10% LEL |
Limit Level >20% LEL* |
Stop works Evacuate personnel/prohibit entry Increase ventilation to restore CH4 to <10% LEL |
|
Carbon dioxide (CO2) |
Action Level** >0.5%** CO2 |
Ventilate to restore CO2 to <0.5% |
Limit Level >1.5% CO2 |
Stop works Evacuate personnel / prohibit entry Increase ventilation to restore CO2 to <0.5% |
** This Action Level of CO2 at 0.5% is set for reference only, assuming no CO2 emission from a particular location.
Depending on the baseline CO2 levels, the Action Level at a particular location will be changed.
8.1.2 All relevant environmental mitigation measures listed in the approved EIA Report and the EM&A Manual, and their implementation status are summarised in Appendix H.
9.1.1 The Mitigation measures for preservation of the cultural landscape feature located within the project area was conducted before commencement of construction of the project based on the requirement of Survey Report and Mapping Records for Boulder Paths BP1 & 2 & Conditions of G2, G4, G5 G6, G7, G8, G14, G15, G25, G26 and G27 within NENTX.
9.1.2 The survey and mapping works carried out on 25 April 2022 and the verification works carried out on 23 August 22 confirmed that both 2 boulder paths BP1 and BP2 are fall outside the site boundary and the Project area.
9.1.3 All the affected graves within the waste boundary have been removed in accordance with section 119(1) of the Public Health and Municipal Services Ordinance (Cap 132). Removal of the graves as shown on Figure 2 attached to the FEP was proven by the visit of graves on 22 August 2022. All the graves as shown on Figure 2 attached to the FEP were abandoned and removed and no mitigation or preservation measures is necessary.
9.1.5 Implementation of the mitigation measures such as permanent fencing to protect the boulder path and setting up warning notices during construction phase of the Project has been monitored through the regular site inspection/audit. The permanent fencing locations are shown in Appendix I. In case of any presence of undiscovered grave during construction phase, AMO will be informed as soon as possible.
10.1.1 In the reporting period, the post-translocation monitoring for the Endemic Freshwater Crab Somanniathelphusa zanklon was conducted on 19 April, 17 May & 7 June 2023 based on the requirement of the approved Revised Translocation Proposal for the Endemic Freshwater Crab Somanniathelphusa zanklon. The 9th to 11th Post-Translocation Monitoring Reports (April to June 2023) presents the details of requirements, monitoring results and site inspection with photos. During the reporting period, no S. zanklon individual is identified.
10.1.2 The post-transplantation monitoring was conducted on 21 April, 12 May & 16 June 2023 based on the requirement of the approved Transplantation Proposal for Plant Species of Conservation Importance (Rev.1). The 9th to 11th Post-transplantation Monitoring and Audit Reports (21st April to 16th June 2023) present the details of requirements, monitoring results and site inspection with photos. During the reporting period, the numbers, measurements, and health conditions of the transplanted plant species are recorded.
10.1.3 The details of requirements, monitoring results and site inspection with photos for the post-translocation monitoring and post-transplantation monitoring would be reported separately.
Table 10-1 Milestone of the Ecological Monitoring
Type of Monitoring |
Monitoring Event No. |
Monitoring Date |
Post-translocation Monitoring |
1st (Aug 2022) |
29 Aug 2022 |
2nd (Sep 2022) |
28 Sep 2022 |
|
3rd (Oct 2022) |
28 Oct 2022 |
|
4th (Nov 2022) |
22 Nov 2022 |
|
5th (Dec 2022) |
29 Dec 2022 |
|
6th (Jan 2023) |
30 Jan 2023 |
|
7th (Feb 2023) |
24 Feb 2023 |
|
8th (Mar 2023) |
20 Mar 2023 |
|
9th (Apr 2023) |
19 Apr 2023 |
|
10th (May 2023) |
17 May 2023 |
|
11th (Jun 2023) |
7 Jun 2023 |
|
Post-transplantation Monitoring |
1st |
24 Nov 2022 |
2nd |
9 Dec 2022 |
|
3rd |
21 Dec 2022 |
|
4th |
13 Jan 2023 |
|
5th |
26 Jan 2023 |
|
6th |
8 Feb 2023 |
|
7th |
24 Feb 2023 |
|
8th |
20 Mar 2023 |
|
9th |
21 Apr 2023 |
|
10th |
12 May 2023 |
|
11th |
16 Jun 2023 |
11.1.1 Site Inspection and audits were carried out by ET on weekly basis to monitor the implementation of proper environmental management practices and mitigation measures in the Project Site.
11.1.3 Details of observations and recommendations are summarized in Table 11-1.
Table 11-1 Observations and Recommendations of Site Audit
Parameter |
Date |
Observation and Reminders |
Follow-up Action Taken |
Air Quality |
17 Apr 2023 |
Reminder: The Contractor was reminded to spray water on the surface of dusty material in SBA to prevent dust dispersion. |
The Contractor was reminded that dusty material shall be sprayed with water to prevent generation of dust. |
2 May 2023 |
Observation: Sand and silt were observed at the road leading to SBA. |
The contractor was recommended that road surface shall be kept clear of sand and silt. |
|
2 May 2023 |
Reminder: Dust suppression measure shall be enhanced to cover all work area and dusty stockpiles in SBA. |
The contractor was reminded to ensure the implementation of dust suppression measure for the dry work area and dusty stockpile. |
|
15 May 2023 |
Observation: The accumulate of the uprooting of trees without covered entirely by impervious sheeting or placed in an area sheltered on the top and the 3 sides were found at the work area at SBA. |
The contractor was recommended that the demolished trees should be covered by impervious sheeting or placed in an area sheltered on the top and the 3 sides. |
|
22 May 2023 |
Observation: The unrooting trees at Portion A was not covered by impervious sheeting and or placed in an area sheltered on the top and the 3 sides within a day of demolition. |
The contractor was recommended that all demolished items (including trees) should be covered entirely by impervious sheeting or placed in an area sheltered on the top and the 3 sides within a day of demolition. |
|
29 May 2023 |
Observation: Portion of road leading to Portion A and Portion B2 shall be kept clear of dusty and muddy materials. |
The Contractor was reminded to clear dusty and muddy material on the portion of road leading to Portion A and Portion B2. |
|
29 May 2023 |
Observation: The accumulated uprooting trees is found behind the silt removal facilities in Portion B2. |
The accumulated uprooting trees shall be covered with impervious sheets, placed in an area sheltered on the top and the 3 sides or disposed properly. |
|
12 Jun 2023 |
Observation: Watering shall be scheduled in Portion A under hot weather. |
The Contractor was recommended to schedule watering in Portion A. |
Parameter |
Date |
Observation and Reminders |
Follow-up Action Taken |
Air Quality |
26 Jun 2023 |
Reminder: The unpaved assess road was dry. |
The contractor was reminded to increase the frequency of watering at the Portion A. |
Noise |
No specific observation was identified in the reporting period. |
||
Water Quality |
3 Apr 2023 |
Observation: The exposed surface in Portion E3-1 shall be covered with impervious sheets to minimize surface runoff into the stream. |
The contractor was recommended that surface protection shall be implemented on the exposed slope to minimize surface runoff. |
3 Apr 2023 |
Reminder: The Contractor was reminded to maintain surface protection work in Portion A. |
The contractor was reminded that surface protection shall be implemented on the exposed slope to minimize surface runoff. |
|
3 Apr 2023 |
Reminder: The contractor was reminded to ensure the silt removal facilities functioning properly before the holidays. |
The contractor was reminded silt removal facilities shall be maintained regularly. |
|
11 Apr 2023 |
Observation: The entrance of Portion A was observed muddy. The entrance shall be kept clear of dusty and muddy material. |
The Contractor was recommended to repave the surface of entrance to prevent accumulation of sand and silt. |
|
11 Apr 2023 |
Observation: Surface protection shall be applied on the exposed slope behind the WetSep to minimize the surface runoff into the channel. |
The contractor was recommended that the exposed slope shall be covered with impervious sheets to prevent any surface runoff into the channel. |
|
17 Apr 2023 |
Reminder: The Contractor was reminded to ensure all silt removal facilities functioning properly for the upcoming rainfall. |
The Contractor was reminded that silt removal facilities shall be maintained properly. |
|
24 Apr 2023 |
Observation: The channels at the entrance of SBA are accumulated with rotten leaves, sand and silt. |
The contractor was recommended that regular cleaning of channel shall be conducted to prevent any clogging. |
|
24 Apr 2023 |
Reminder: Surface protection works in Portion A shall be maintained properly. |
The contractor was recommended that earth bunds and exposed slopes shall be paved to control the surface runoff. |
|
24 Apr 2023 |
Reminder: The Contractor has been reminded to ensure all silt removal facilities functioning properly for the upcoming rainfall in this week. |
Silt removal facilities shall be maintained properly and checked if they can function properly. |
Parameter |
Date |
Observation and Reminders |
Follow-up Action Taken |
Water Quality |
8 May 2023 |
Observation: Accumulated sand and silt shall be cleared off in the wheel washing bay in SBA. |
The contractor was recommended to conduct regularly cleaning work for the wheel washing bay and to ensure the implementation of vehicle washing in SBA. |
8 May 2023 |
Reminder: The contractor was reminded to ensure all silt removal facilities functioning properly for the upcoming rainfall and the discharged wastewater shall comply with WPCO requirement. |
The construction and surface runoff shall be directed to silt removal facilities and treated wastewater shall fulfil WPCO requirement. |
|
15 May 2023 |
Observation: The accumulate water was found at the lower area at the Portion D. |
The contractor was recommended that the surface water should be collected to silt removal facilities. |
|
22 May 2023 |
Observation: The sand and soil near the channel at Portion E3-1 were found. |
The contractor was recommended to avoid the untreated surface runoff contaminated with related materials discharged to channel directly. All construction runoffs should be collected to silt removal facilities for treatment. |
|
29 May 2023 |
Observation: Slope protection work in Portion A shall be maintained properly to minimize dust dispersion and surface runoff. |
The Contractor was recommended to apply surface protection on the exposed slope in Portion A. |
|
5 Jun 2023 |
Reminder: The contractor was reminded that the particular attention should be paid to the control of silty surface runoff during storm event in accordance with Appendix A2 of ProPECC PN 1/94. |
The contractor was reminded that the particular attention should be paid to the control of silty surface runoff during storm event in accordance with Appendix A2 of ProPECC PN 1/94. |
|
12 Jun 2023 |
Reminder: The Contractor was reminded to ensure channel and silt removal facilities shall be functioning properly for the upcoming rainfall. |
Silt removal facility and channel shall be maintained properly. |
|
19 Jun 2023 |
Reminder: The Contractor was reminded to ensure silt removal facilities shall be functioning properly for the upcoming rainfall. Silt removal facility shall be functioning properly to ensure sufficient treatment for all wastewater before discharging to comply with WPCO. |
The Contractor was reminded to ensure silt removal facilities shall be functioning properly for the upcoming rainfall. Silt removal facility shall be functioning properly to ensure sufficient treatment for all wastewater before discharging to comply with WPCO. |
Parameter |
Date |
Observation and Reminders |
Follow-up Action Taken |
Water Quality |
19 Jun 2023 |
Reminder: The Contractor was reminded that the bunding along the slope edge shall be properly maintained to prevent surface runoff during heavy rainfall at Portion A. Earth bund in Portion A shall be properly maintained. |
The Contractor was reminded that the bunding along the slope edge shall be properly maintained to prevent surface runoff during heavy rainfall at Portion A. Earth bund in Portion A shall be properly maintained. |
26 Jun 2023 |
Observation: The sediment at the drainage system and site boundary, especially at the lower elevations should be kept cleaning regularly. (Most of sediment was found at the lower elevations of Portion A). The contractor should ensure no untreated construction runoff discharging directly outside the site boundary of the project. |
The contractor was recommended that the sediment at the drainage system and site boundary, especially at the lower elevations should be kept cleaning regularly. |
|
Waste and Chemical Management |
11 Apr 2023 |
Observation: The drip tray was filled with water. |
The Contractor was recommended to clear the drip tray and to minimize the number of chemical containers in the outdoor environment. |
17 Apr 2023 |
Observation: The drip tray in SBA was filled with water. |
The Contractor was recommended to clear the drip tray. |
|
2 May 2023 |
Observation: Water in the drip tray shall be cleared off at Portion A. |
The contractor was recommended to collect and dispose of any stagnant water accumulated in the drip trays and handle them as chemical waste. |
|
8 May 2023 |
Reminder: The contractor was reminded to cover the waste skip with impervious sheets during and rainfall, to avoid accumulation of waste and to implement waste sorting. |
The contractor was reminded to cover the waste skip with impervious sheets during and rainfall, to avoid accumulation of waste and to implement waste sorting. |
|
15 May 2023 |
Observation: Accumulate water in drip tray was observed at Portion D. |
The contractor was recommended to keep cleaning the accumulated water in drip tray to minimize the large amount of potential chemical waste when the chemical leakage was found. |
|
05 Jun 2023 |
Observation: The accumulate water was found the drip tray at Portion D. |
The contractor was recommended that the accumulate water in drip tray should be cleared regularly and after rainy to minimize the potential chemical waste. |
Parameter |
Date |
Observation and Reminders |
Follow-up Action Taken |
Waste and Chemical Management |
12 Jun 2023 |
Observation: The stagnant water and silt in the drip trays shall be clear off in Portion B2 and SBA. |
The Contractor was recommended to clear drip trays. |
26 Jun 2023 |
Observation: The accumulate water at the drip tray near Portion E2 was found. |
The contractor was recommended that the accumulate water at the drip tray near Portion E2 should be cleaned after the rainy to minimize the potential chemical waste. |
|
Landscape and Visual Impact |
No specific observation was identified in the reporting period. |
||
Permit / Licenses |
No specific observation was identified in the reporting period. |
11.1.4
Environmental Protection Department-Regional
Office (North) conducted general site inspection on 12 June 2023. No special
findings were identified during the inspection. 1 additional site inspection on
21 June 2023 for the Environmental Complaint received on 14 June 2023 & the
Environmental Enquiry received on 15 June 2023 was conducted with EPD-RNG, ER,
IC, IEC ET & Contractor.
12 Environmental Non-conformance
12.1 Summary of Monitoring Exceedance
Air Quality, Noise & Landfill Gas Monitoring
12.1.1 No Action / Limit Level exceedance impact monitoring was recorded at designated monitoring stations during the reporting period.
12.1.2 The Summary of Impact 1-hr & 24-hr TSP Exceedance are shown in Table 12-1.
Dust Monitoring Station |
Parameter |
1-hr TSP |
Exceedance Count |
Accumulate of project |
24-hr TSP |
Exceedance Count |
Accumulate of project |
Level Exceedance |
|||||||
AM1 |
Action |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
2* |
Limit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3* |
|
AM2 |
Action |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Limit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
AM3 |
Action |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
4* |
Limit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3* |
Remarks: * equal to non-project related
Surface Water Quality Monitoring
12.1.3 No exceedance of the Action Levels was recorded at designated monitoring stations during the reporting period. 1 Turbidity exceedance of the Limit Level for surface water quality was recorded at WM2 during the reporting period. The investigation results will be presented when the investigation of limit level exceedance of surface water quality is finished.
12.1.4 The Summary of Impact Surface Water Quality Exceedance are shown in Table 12-2
Water Quality Monitoring Station |
Parameter |
pH |
DO |
Turbidity |
SS |
Exceedance Count |
Level Exceedance |
||||||
WM1 |
Action |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Limit |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
WM2 |
Action |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Limit |
0 |
0 |
1 (21 Jun 23) # |
0 |
1 |
Remarks:
(1) # The investigation results will be presented in the report after the investigation.
(2) * equal to non-project related
12.2 Summary of Environmental Non-compliance
12.2.1 No non-compliance event was recorded during the reporting period.
12.3 Summary of Environmental Complaint
12.3.1 No environmental complaint was recorded from April to May 2023.
12.3.2 1 complaint & 1 enquiry received from EPD-RNG on 14 & 15 June 2023 were recorded on June 2023. The related complaint and enquiry are investigating by related parties in accordance with the requirement of EM&A Manual.
Environmental Complaint on 14 June 2023
12.3.3 The complaint about the water aspect was received by ET on 14 June 2023 at 12:08 via EPD-RNG email. The main content of the complaint mentioned the muddy water was observed at Lin Ma Hang International Bridge on 30 May 2023. The related investigation results will be presented when the investigation was finished.
Environmental Enquiry on 15 June 2023
12.3.4 The enquiry about the water aspect was received by ET on 15 June 2023 at 15:18 via EPD-RNG email. The main content of the enquiry mentioned the muddy water was observed at River Ganges (GR3) (Water Quality Monitoring Point from EPD). The related investigation results will be presented when the investigation was finished.
12.3.5 The cumulative statistics on environmental complaints are presented in Table 12-1.
Table 12-1 Cumulative Statistics on Environmental Complaints
Reporting Period |
Environmental Aspects |
No. of Environmental Complaints |
||||
Air Quality |
Noise |
Water Quality |
Waste |
Ecology |
||
Apr 2023 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
May 2023 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Jun 2023 |
0 |
0 |
1# |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Total |
0 |
0 |
1# |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Accumulate of project |
1* |
0 |
1# |
0 |
0 |
1* & 1# |
Remarks:
(1) * equal to non-project related after the investigation
(2) # equal to the investigation results will be presented in the report after the investigation.
12.3.6 Cumulative complaint / enquiry log, Summaries of complaints and enquiries & Environmental complaint reports are presented in Appendix J. The investigation results will be presented when the investigation was finished.
12.4 Summary of Environmental Summons and Successful Prosecution
12.4.1 No summons and prosecution were received during the reporting period
13 Implementation Status on Environmental Mitigation Measures
13.1.1 The Contractor has generally implemented environmental mitigation measures and requirements as stated in the EIA Report, the EP and EM&A Manual and the contract documents. The implemented mitigation measures are considered effective. The implementation status during the reporting period is summarized in Appendix H.
14.1.1 1-hr & 24-hr TSP impact monitoring was carried out in the reporting month. No Action / Limit Level exceedance for 1-hr & 24-hr TSP impact monitoring at AM1, AM2 & AM3 was recorded during the period.
14.1.2 Construction noise monitoring was carried out in the reporting month. No Action / Limit Level exceedance at NM1a & NM2a was recorded during the period.
14.1.4 Surface water monitoring was carried out in the reporting month. No exceedance of the Action Levels was recorded at designated monitoring stations during the reporting period. 1 Turbidity exceedance of the Limit Level for surface water quality was recorded at WM2 during the reporting period. The investigation results will be presented when the investigation of limit level exceedance of surface water quality is finished.
14.1.5 Landfill Gas Monitoring was carried out in the reporting month. No exceedance of Limit Levels of LFG was recorded during the reporting period.
14.1.6 In terms of cultural heritage, implementation of the mitigation measures such as permanent fencing to protect the boulder path and setting up warning notices during construction phase of the Project has been monitored through the regular site inspection/audit in the reporting period. All the mitigation measures are in order.
14.1.7 Post-translocation Monitoring was carried out in the reporting period. No S. zanklon individual was found. Post-transplantation monitoring was carried out in the reporting month. The numbers, measurements and health conditions of the transplanted species are recorded.
14.1.8 13 environmental site inspections were carried out in the reporting month. Recommendations on mitigation measures for Permit/ Licenses were given to the Contractor for remediating the deficiencies identified during the site inspections.
14.1.9 No environmental complaint was recorded from April to May 2023.
14.1.10 1 complaint & 1 enquiry received from EPD-RNG on 14 & 15 June 2023 were recorded on June 2023. The related complaint and enquiry are investigating by related parties in accordance with the requirement of EM&A Manual.
14.1.11 No non-compliance event was recorded during the reporting period.
14.1.12 No notification of summons and prosecution was received during the reporting period.
Comment and Recommendations
14.1.13 The recommended environmental mitigation measures, as proposed in the EIA reports and EM&A Manuals shall be effectively implemented to minimize the potential environmental impacts from the Project. The EM&A programme would effectively monitor the environmental impacts generated from the construction activities and ensure the proper implementation of mitigation measures.
14.1.14 According to the environmental audit performed in the reporting period, the following recommendations were made:
Air Quality Impact
The Contractor was reminded that dusty material shall be sprayed with water to prevent generation of dust.
The contractor was recommended that road surface shall be kept clear of sand and silt.
The contractor was reminded to ensure the implementation of dust suppression measure for the dry work area and dusty stockpile.
The contractor was recommended that all demolished items (including trees) should be covered entirely by impervious sheeting or placed in an area sheltered on the top and the 3 sides within a day of demolition.
Construction Noise Impact
No specific observation was identified in the reporting month.
Water Quality Impact
The contractor was recommended that surface protection shall be implemented on the exposed slope to minimize surface runoff.
The Contractor was recommended to repave the surface of entrance to prevent accumulation of sand and silt.
The contractor was recommended that regular cleaning of channel shall be conducted to prevent any clogging.
The contractor was recommended to conduct regularly cleaning work for the wheel washing bay and to ensure the implementation of vehicle washing in SBA.
The Contractor was reminded that the bunding along the slope edge shall be properly maintained to prevent surface runoff during heavy rainfall at Portion A. Earth bund in Portion A shall be properly maintained.
The contractor was recommended that the sediment at the drainage system and site boundary, especially at the lower elevations should be kept cleaning regularly.
The Contractor was reminded to ensure silt removal facilities shall be functioning properly for the upcoming rainfall. Silt removal facility shall be functioning properly to ensure sufficient treatment for all wastewater before discharging to comply with WPCO.
The construction and surface runoff shall be directed to silt removal facilities and treated wastewater shall fulfil WPCO requirement.
The contractor was recommended to avoid the untreated surface runoff contaminated with related materials discharged to channel directly. All construction runoffs should be collected to silt removal facilities for treatment.
The contractor was reminded that the particular attention should be paid to the control of silty surface runoff during storm event in accordance with Appendix A2 of ProPECC PN 1/94.
Waste and Chemical Management
The contractor was recommended to keep cleaning the accumulated water in drip tray to minimize the large amount of potential chemical waste when the chemical leakage was found.
The Contractor was recommended to minimize the number of chemical containers in the outdoor environment.
The contractor was reminded to cover the waste skip with impervious sheets during and rainfall, to avoid accumulation of waste and to implement waste sorting.
Landscape and Visual Impact
No specific observation was identified in the reporting month.
Permit / Licenses
No specific observation was identified in the reporting period.
14.1.15 The Contractor has generally implemented environmental mitigation measures and requirements as stated in the EIA Report, the EP and EM&A Manual and the contract documents. The implemented mitigation measures are considered effective.
14.1.16 The ET will keep track on the EM&A programme to ensure compliance of environmental requirements and the proper implementation of all necessary mitigation measures.