Agreement No. CE 20/2004(EP) North East
New Territories (NENT) Landfill Extension Quarterly Environmental Monitoring and Audit
Report (No. 5) – January to March 2024 |
Contents
12 Environmental Non-conformance
13 Implementation Status on Environmental Mitigation
Measures
Figure
Location of the Project Site |
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Impact Monitoring Locations |
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Landfill Gas Monitoring Locations |
Appendix
Construction Programme & 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 and Summaries of complaints and enquiry |
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
5th Quarterly EM&A Report presents the EM&A works conducted
from 1 January to 31 March 2024 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:
Reporting Month |
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Jan 2024 |
Feb 2024 |
Mar 2024 |
|
- Material
loading and unloading, site traffic |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
- Construction of site buildings |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
- Site
clearance |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
- Installation of
permanent fencing |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
- Site
formation |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
- Tree
felling |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Shotcreting (Permanent and
Temporary) |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Soil Nail Installation |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Environmental
Exceedance
Air Quality, Noise, Surface Water Quality
& Landfill Gas Monitoring
No exceedance of the Action and Limit
Levels were recorded at designated monitoring stations during the reporting
period.
Environmental
Non-conformance/Compliant/Summons and Prosecution
No
non-conformance event, complaint, summons/prosecutions were recorded and received
in this reporting period.
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. Another further of EP (FEP-02/292/2007) was subsequently granted on 23 August 2023.
1.1.3. In accordance with the requirements specified in Section 2.7 to 2.11 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 5th Quarterly EM&A Report which summarises the impact monitoring results and audit findings for the EM&A programme during the reporting period from 01 January to 31 March 2024.
1.4.1. The structure of the report is as follows:
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details the background, purpose and structure of the report.
Section 2 – Project Information
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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 and detailed construction activities are illustrated in Appendix A.
Table 2-1 Major
Construction Activities Undertaken in the Reporting Period
Construction Activities
Undertaken |
Reporting Month |
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Jan 2024 |
Feb 2024 |
Mar 2024 |
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- Material
loading and unloading, site traffic |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
- Construction of site
buildings |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
- Site
clearance |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
- Installation of
permanent fencing |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
- Site
formation |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
- Tree
felling |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Shotcreting (Permanent and
Temporary) |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
Soil Nail Installation |
✓ |
✓ |
✓ |
2.2. Project Organization & Management Structure
2.2.1. The Project Organization Chart & Management Structure are shown in Appendix B. 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 Hong Kong Holding Ltd.) |
Mr. Matt Choy |
2902 5296 |
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 C.
Table 2-3 Status of Submissions required under the FEP
& EP during reporting period
EP
Condition |
Submission / Measures |
Status |
|
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 |
2.8 |
2.10 |
Submission
of Translocation Report and Post-Translocation Monitoring |
Submitted |
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 |
14th report (Jan
2024) 15th report (Feb
2024) 16th report (Mar
2024) |
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 |
|
Environmental Permit (EP) |
EP-292/2007 |
Throughout the Contract |
Permit granted on 26 November 2007 |
Further Environmental Permit (FEP) |
FEP-01/292/2007 |
Throughout the Contract |
Permit granted on 28 April 2022 |
Further Environmental Permit (FEP) |
FEP-02/292/2007 |
Throughout the Contract |
Permit granted on23 August 2023 |
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 |
5213-642-P1034-18 |
Throughout the Contract |
Registered on 11 July 2022 |
Construction Noise Permit |
GW-RN0240-24 |
7 June 2024 |
Permit granted on 1 March 2024 |
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 |
|
AM1 |
Tung Lo Hang |
1-hr and
24-hr TSP |
|
AM2 |
Heung Yuen Wai |
1-hr and 24-hr TSP |
|
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 D.
Month |
Average
1-hr TSP Concentration, µg/m³ (Range) |
||
Dust Monitoring Station |
|||
AM1 |
AM2 |
AM3 |
|
Jan 2024 |
33 (21 – 59) |
50 (40 – 65) |
58 (48 – 70) |
Feb 2024 |
28 (24 – 36) |
50 (39 – 56) |
54 (40 – 62) |
Mar 2024 |
32 (22 – 60) |
46 (31 – 63) |
56 (48 – 71) |
Action Level |
>285 |
>279 |
>285 |
Limit Level |
>500 |
Month |
Average
24-hr TSP Concentration, µg/m³ (Range) |
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Dust Monitoring Station |
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AM1 |
AM2 |
AM3 |
|
Jan 2024 |
84 (70 – 112) |
103 (84 – 119) |
105 (80 – 119) |
Feb 2024 |
98 (86 – 118) |
118 (107 – 123) |
117 (104 – 143) |
Mar 2024 |
91 (66 – 117) |
82 (60 – 104) |
94 (76 – 125) |
Action Level |
>164 |
>152 |
>163 |
Limit Level |
>260 |
3.1.3.2 The Summary of Impact 1-hr & 24-hr TSP Exceedance are shown in Table 3-5.
Dust
Monitoring Station |
AM1 |
AM2 |
AM3 |
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Level
Exceedance Parameters |
Action
Level |
Limit
Level |
Action
Level |
Limit
Level |
Action
Level |
Limit
Level |
|
1-hr TSP |
Exceedance Date |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Exceedance Count |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
24-hr TSP |
Exceedance Date |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Exceedance Count |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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 E.
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 |
|||
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 Contractor’s 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 |
NM1a |
Wo Keng Shan Tsuen |
Free field |
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 D.
Month |
Average
Leq, 30min, dB(A) (Range) |
|
Noise Monitoring Station |
||
NM1a |
NM2a |
|
Jan 2024 |
62.2 (59.6 – 63.2) |
54.0 (53.3 – 55.3) |
Feb 2024 |
60.7 (60.1 – 61.3) |
57.0 (55.8 – 57.8) |
Mar 2024 |
60.4 (60.0 – 60.8) |
57.1 (55.2 – 58.6) |
Action Level |
When one documented
complaint is received |
|
Limit Level |
>75dB(A) |
Remark:
(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 E.
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 noise 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 Contractor’s 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
Impact
surface water monitoring was carried out at WM1 and WM2. The monitoring
locations are indicated in Table 5-1 and Figure 2.
5.2.2.2
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
|
||
WM1 |
Upstream of Lin Ma Hang River |
836665 |
845020 |
WM2 |
Ping Yuen River |
835592 |
844186 |
GR3* |
Ping Yuen River |
835361 |
844134 |
“*” The monitoring location only conducted based on the environmental
complaint.
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 is 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 D.
Table 5-3 Summary of Impact Surface Water Monitoring Results at WM1
Monitoring Parameter(s) |
Monitoring
Station WM1 |
||||
Monitoring Results |
Action Level |
Limit Level |
|||
Jan 2024 |
Feb 2024 |
Mar 2024 |
|||
pH |
7.5 |
7.5 |
6.6 |
>7.7 |
>7.8 |
DO in mg/L |
7.7 |
7.6 |
7.6 |
<7.4 |
<4 |
Turbidity in NTU |
6.0 |
8.3 |
4.4 |
>9.2 |
>9.5 |
Electrical Conductivity in μS/cm |
93 |
123 |
121 |
--- |
--- |
SS in mg/L |
8.2 |
2.0 |
4.5 |
>9.7 |
>11.4 |
Alkalinity |
16 |
<1 |
8 |
--- |
|
COD |
6 |
<5 |
<5 |
||
BOD5 |
<2 |
<2 |
<2 |
||
TOC |
<1 |
<1 |
3 |
||
Ammonia-nitrogen |
0.02 |
0.02 |
0.04 |
||
TKN |
0.3 |
0.2 |
0.2 |
||
Nitrate |
0.03 |
0.40 |
0.02 |
||
Sulphate |
4 |
104 |
11 |
||
Sulphite |
<2 |
<2 |
<2 |
||
Phosphate |
0.0 |
0.02 |
<0.01 |
||
Chloride |
6 |
5 |
7 |
||
Sodium |
8060 |
4430 |
8540 |
||
Mg |
450 |
590 |
520 |
||
Ca |
3130 |
5510 |
3580 |
||
K |
400 |
1530 |
360 |
||
Fe |
900 |
60 |
680 |
||
Ni |
<1 |
1.0 |
<1 |
||
Zn |
<10 |
35 |
<10 |
||
Mn |
52 |
9 |
89 |
||
Cu |
<1 |
2.0 |
<1 |
||
Pb |
<1 |
<1 |
<1 |
||
Cd |
<2 |
<0.2 |
<0.2 |
||
Coliform Count |
1400 |
Not Detected |
28 |
||
Oil and Grease |
<5 |
<5 |
<5 |
“TBC” equal to To Be Confirm
Monitoring Parameter(s) |
Monitoring
Station WM2 |
||||
Monitoring Results |
Action Level |
Limit Level |
|||
Jan 2024 |
Feb 2024 |
Mar 2024 |
|||
pH |
7.5 |
7.4 |
7.2 |
>7.6 |
>7.7 |
DO in mg/L |
7.8 |
7.5 |
6.5 |
<5 |
<4 |
Turbidity in
NTU |
18.5 |
32.7 |
78.6 |
>108.3 |
>108.9 |
Electrical Conductivity in μS/cm |
225 |
207 |
615 |
--- |
--- |
SS in mg/L |
14.7 |
12.3 |
83.2 |
>94.7 |
>94.7 |
Alkalinity |
56 |
60 |
62 |
--- |
|
COD |
7 |
<5 |
9 |
||
BOD5 |
<2 |
<2 |
2.0 |
||
TOC |
1 |
1 |
4 |
||
Ammonia-nitrogen |
0.23 |
0.07 |
0.03 |
||
TKN |
0.5 |
0.2 |
0.9 |
||
Nitrate |
0.22 |
0.27 |
0.30 |
||
Sulphate |
24 |
29 |
10 |
||
Sulphite |
<2 |
<2 |
<2 |
||
Phosphate |
<0.01 |
<0.01 |
<0.01 |
||
Chloride |
15 |
7 |
14 |
||
Sodium |
8850 |
7290 |
9010 |
||
Mg |
1600 |
1450 |
1350 |
||
Ca |
27400 |
25400 |
20000 |
||
K |
3840 |
3490 |
4020 |
||
Fe |
1920 |
1620 |
7340 |
||
Ni |
5 |
1 |
3 |
||
Zn |
18 |
10 |
36 |
||
Mn |
836 |
822 |
2290 |
||
Cu |
2 |
1 |
4 |
||
Pb |
1 |
<1 |
5 |
||
Cd |
<2 |
<0.2 |
<0.2 |
||
Coliform Count |
12000 |
3400 |
4200 |
||
Oil and Grease |
<5 |
<5 |
<5 |
“TBC” equal to To Be Confirm
5.2.3.2
The Summary of Impact Surface Water Quality
Exceedance are shown in Table 5-5.
Surface Water Quality Monitoring Station |
WM1 |
WM2 |
|||
Level Exceedance Parameters |
Action Level |
Limit Level |
Action Level |
Limit Level |
|
pH |
Exceedance Date |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Exceedance
Count |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO |
Exceedance Date |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Exceedance
Count |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Turbidity |
Exceedance Date |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Exceedance
Count |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
SS |
Exceedance Date |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Exceedance
Count |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Remarks: * equal to non-project related
5.2.3.3
No exceedance of Action and Limit Levels of
surface water monitoring was recorded during the reporting period. The
Notification of Environmental Quality Limits Exceedance is presented in Appendix
E.
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 5-6 shall be carried
out.
Table
5-6 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 Contractor’s working methods • Repeat measurement on next day of
exceedance |
• Verify Notification of Exceedance •
Check monitoring
data and Contractor’s 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 Contractor’s 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 Contractor’s 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 Contractor’s 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 F.
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 |
Jan to Mar 2024 |
Portion A +50 mpD to 70 mpD Platform |
Excavation Works |
7.3.1 The LFG monitoring was conducted at Portion A +50 mpD to 70 mpD Platform during the reporting period (conducted on working days). 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 +50 mpD to 70 mpD Platform |
Jan 2024 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
20.1 (20.0 – 20.2) |
Feb 2024 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
20.2 (20.0 – 20.2) |
|
Mar 2024 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
20.1 (20.1 – 20.2) |
|
Action Level |
>10% LEL |
--- |
>0.5%** CO2 |
<19% |
|
Limit Level |
>20% LEL |
--- |
>1.5% CO2 |
<18% |
* 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 Action and Limit Levels of LFG was recorded during the reporting period. The Notification of Environmental Quality Limits Exceedance is presented in Appendix E.
7.3.3 No effect that arose from the other special phenomena and work progress of the concerned site was noted during the current monitoring month.
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 G.
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 H. In case of any
presence of undiscovered grave during construction phase, AMO will be informed
as soon as possible.
10.1.1
The post-transplantation
monitoring had been
completed in October 2023. No further
post-transplantation monitoring will be conducted in accordance with the requirement of the approved Transplantation Proposal for Plant Species of Conservation
Importance (Rev.1).
10.1.2
The post-translocation monitoring had been
completed in July 2023. No further post-translocation monitoring will be
conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Revised Translocation
Proposal for the Endemic Freshwater Crab Somanniathelphusa
zanklon.
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.
10.1.4
The milestone of the ecological monitoring is
presented in Table 10-1. The softcopies of the submissions are
provided in https://www.nentx-ema.com/ep-submissions/.
Table 10-1 Milestone of the Ecological Monitoring
Type of Monitoring |
Monitoring Event No. |
Monitoring Date |
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 |
|
12th |
18 Jul 2023 |
|
13th |
11 Aug 2023 |
|
14th |
15 Sep 2023 |
|
15th |
13 Oct 2023 |
|
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 |
|
12th
(Jul 2023) |
12 Jul 2023 |
11 Site Inspection and Audit
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 |
02 Jan 2024 |
Observation: Unpaved main haul
road was dry and fugitive dust was observed, especially at Portion E4. |
The Contractor was advised to provide
enough water sprayers for short-term dust control to ensure that all unpaved
roads are wetted and also implement other measurements like shotcrete to pave
all main haul road for long term dust control. |
08 Jan 2024 |
Observation: The unpaved main haul road at SBA was dry and
fugitive dust was observed. |
The Contractor was advised to regularly water the
unpaved main haul road to ensure it stays moist and to pave it for long-term
dust control. |
|
15 Jan 2024 |
Observation: Dusty material (Cement) at SBA without
covered by impervious sheet properly or placed in an area sheltered on the
top and the 3 side was observed. |
The Contractor was recommended that the loading,
unloading or transfer, handing or storage of cement should be cover entirely
by impervious sheeting or placed in an area sheltered on the top and the 3
sides to prevent dust suppression or sprayed with water to maintain the
entire surface wet. They had also been recommended to provide training
courses on dust control during the shotcrete process. |
|
29 Jan 2024 |
Observation: Stockpiling of dusty material without covered by
impervious sheet at SBA was found. |
The Contractor was recommended that dusty
materials should be covered by impervious sheet to prevent dust dispersion. |
|
29 Jan 2024 |
Reminder: The Contractor was
reminded that activities of loading, unloading, transfer, handing or storage
of bulk cement or dry PFA shall be carried out in a totally enclosed system
or facility at Portion E4 to prevent dust dispersion. |
|
Parameter |
Date |
Observation
and Reminders |
Follow-up
Action Taken |
|
Air Quality |
5 Feb 2024 |
Observation: The exposed slope area at Portion B2
without covered by impervious sheet was observed. |
The Contractor was advised to cover the
exposed slope area by impervious sheet for short-term slope protection, and
shotcrete for long-term slope protection. |
|
15
Feb 2024 |
Observation: The main haul road is dry and fugitive dust was
observed at Portion E4 and SBA. |
The Contractor was reminded to increase the
frequency of watering to ensure that the surface of assess road is wetted and
to prevent dust dispersion. |
||
15 Feb 2024 |
Reminder: The Contractor was reminded that the
stockpiling of dusty material shall be covered by impervious sheet. |
|
||
26
Feb 2024 |
Observation: Unpaved main haul road was dusty and fugitive
dust was observed at Portion SBA and Portion E4. |
The Contractor was advised to increase the frequency
of watering to ensure that the unpaved haul road surface is wetted and
prevent dust dispersion. |
||
4 Mar 2024 |
Observation: More than 20 bags of cement or dry PFA and
activities of loading, unloading, transfer, handing or storage of bulk cement
or dry PFA without covered by impervious sheet or placed in an area sheltered
on the top and 3 sides were observed at SBA. |
The Contractor was advised that every stock
of more than 20 bags of cement or dry PFA, and activities involving bulk cement
or dry PFH, should be covered by impervious sheeting or placed in an area
sheltered on the top and three sides. |
||
4
Mar 2024 |
Observation: The exposed earth slope at Portion B1-2 shall be
covered by impervious sheet for short-term slope protection and shotcrete
within 6 months after last construction activities. |
The Contractor was recommended to provide
impervious sheet for portion B1-2 slope protection to prevent dust
dispersion. |
||
11 Mar 2024 |
Observation: The exposed slope surface without covered
by impervious sheet temporarily at Portion B2 was observed. |
The Contractor was reminded that the
exposed slope surface should be covered by impervious sheet temporarily and shotcreted for long-term slope protection at Portion B2. |
||
25
Mar 2024 |
Observation: NRMM label shall be fixed on the generator and
excavator at Portion E3-1A. |
The Contractor was reminded to display NRMM label
on the generator and excavator at Portion E3-1A. |
||
25 Mar 2024 |
Observation: Unpaved main haul road at Portion E3-1A and
E4 shall be wetted by water spraying. |
The Contractor was advised to increase the
frequency of watering to ensure that the surface of the unpaved haul road is
wetted and to prevent dust dispersion. |
||
Parameter |
Date |
Observation
and Reminders |
Follow-up
Action Taken |
Noise |
29 Jan 2024 |
Reminder: The Contractor was reminded to ensure that
the door of the generator shall be closed while it is operating to reduce the
noise produced. |
|
Water
Quality |
15 Jan 2024 |
Observation: The exposed slope surface at SBA without covered
by impervious sheet properly was found. |
The Contractor was reminded that the exposed
slope surface should be properly covered with impervious sheet. |
15 Jan 2024 |
Observation: Damaged silt fence around the stockpile
area at SBA was observed. |
The Contractor was advised to provide maintenance
for the silt fence. |
|
22 Jan 2024 |
Reminder: The Contractor was reminded to provide temporary
slope surface protection for the exposed slope surface at Portion B2 before
completing the concrete surface protection by February. |
|
|
29 Jan 2024 |
Observation: Insufficient silt fence around the soil
stockpiling area at SBA was observed. |
The Contractor was advised to provide sufficient
silt fence around the soil stockpiling area to prevent sediment from entering
the system. |
|
5
Feb 2024 |
Observation: The exposed slope area at Portion B2 without
covered by impervious sheet was observed. |
The Contractor was advised to cover the exposed
slope area by impervious sheet for short-term slope protection, and shotcrete
for long-term slope protection. |
|
26 Feb 2024 |
Observation: The accumulation of deposited silt and grit
was observed at Portion A. |
The contractor was recommended to clean up and
remove the deposited silt and grit regularly to prevent silt accumulation. |
|
4
Mar 2024 |
Reminder: The Contractor was reminded that the precaution
shall be taken with Appendix A2 of ProPECC PN 1/94
before, during and after rainstorm. |
|
|
11 Mar 2024 |
Reminder: The stagnant water was observed at Portion
A and D. |
The Contractor was advised to install efficient
channels at Portion A and D to properly direct stormwater to silt removal
facility. |
|
11
Mar 2024 |
Observation: The exposed slope surface without covered by impervious
sheet temporarily at Portion B2 was observed. |
The Contractor was reminded that the exposed
slope surface should be covered by impervious sheet temporarily and shotcreted for long-term slope protection at Portion B2. |
Parameter |
Date |
Observation
and Reminders |
Follow-up
Action Taken |
Water Quality |
11 Mar 2024 |
Reminder: The Contractor was reminded that the precaution
shall be taken with Appendix A2 of ProPECC PN 1/94
before, during and after rainstorm. |
|
18
Mar 2024 |
Observation: The accumulation of deposited silt and grit was
observed at Portion A. |
The Contractor was recommended to install an
efficient channel at Portion A to properly direct stormwater to silt removal
facility and clean up the deposited silt and grit regularly. |
|
18 Mar 2024 |
Reminder: The Contractor was reminded that the
precaution shall be taken with Appendix A2 of ProPECC
PN 1/94 before, during and after rainstorm. |
|
|
25
Mar 2024 |
Reminder: The Contractor was reminded that the precaution
shall be taken with Appendix A2 of ProPECC PN 1/94
before, during and after rainstorm. |
|
|
Waste and Chemical Management |
29 Jan 2024 |
Observation: The oil drum and chemical containers
without chemical drip tray at Portion E4 was found. |
The Contractor
was reminded to provide the sufficient drip tray for chemical storage to
avoid chemical spillage and land contamination. |
5 Feb 2024 |
Observation: The accumulation of C&D materials at Portion
D was observed. |
The
Contractor was reminded to provide enough waste skip for waste storage to
avoid waste accumulation. |
|
5 Feb 2024 |
Observation: The chemical containers at Portion D shall be
stored and placed in the drip tray |
The Contractor
was recommended to provide sufficient chemical drip tray for chemical storage
to prevent chemical spillage. |
|
5 Feb 2024 |
Reminder: The Contractor was reminded that general waste
shall be collected into the enclosed rubbish bins. |
|
|
19 Feb 2024 |
Observation: The chemical containers without stored and
placed on the drip tray at portion D and E3-1 is observed. |
The Contractor
was advised to provide enough drip tray at portion D and E3-1 for chemical
storage to prevent chemical spillage. |
|
26 Feb 2024 |
Observation: Oil stain was found in the work area at Portion D
and Portion A.. |
The Contractor
was reminded to clean up the oil stain immediately and dispose of it as
chemical waste. Also, the impervious sheet should be provided during using
and placing chemicals. |
Parameter |
Date |
Observation
and Reminders |
Follow-up
Action Taken |
Waste and Chemical Management |
26 Feb 2024 |
Observation: The accumulation of general waste and C&D
waste was observed at Portion A. |
The Contractor
was recommended to provide sufficient enclosed bins for general waste
disposal and waste skip for C&D waste disposal to separate and dispose
the general and construction wastes. |
26 Feb 2024 |
Observation: The chemical containers at Portion A shall be
stored and placed properly. |
The
Contractor was advised to provide drip tray for chemical storage to prevent
chemical spillage and land contamination. |
|
4 Mar 2024 |
Observation: The general waste and food waste at portion
D shall be disposed into enclosed rubbish bins. |
The Contractor
was reminded to provide an enclosed rubbish bins for waste disposal to ensure
the site clean tidy. |
|
4 Mar 2024 |
Observation: The chemical containers at portion B1-2 and oil
drum at SBA shall be placed at the chemical trip tray. |
The
Contractor was advised to provide chemical drip tray for chemical storage to
prevent chemical spillage. |
|
11 Mar 2024 |
Observation: The accumulation of waste was observed at
Portion D. |
The Contractor
was recommended to increase waste disposal frequently if necessary to avoid
waste accumulation. |
|
11 Mar 2024 |
Observation: The chemical container at Portion B2 shall be
placed on the drip tray. |
The
Contractor was reminded to provide the chemical drip tray for chemical
storage to prevent chemical spillage. |
|
18 Mar 2024 |
Observation: The general waste and C&D waste at
Portion A shall be disposed and stored in enclosed bins and waste skip
properly. |
The Contractor
was reminded to increase the capacity and the number of enclosed bins and
waste skips at Portion A for waste storage and disposal and clean up the accumulation
of general waste and C&D waste regularly. |
|
18
Mar 2024 |
Observation: The oil drum and chemical containers at Portion A
shall be placed in the chemical drip tray with labelling. |
The
Contractor was advised to provide enough chemical drip tray for chemical
storage and label them in English and Chinese to recognize chemical
container. |
|
25 Mar 2024 |
Observation: General waste (e.g. food waste) shall be
collected in enclosed bin at Portion E3-1A. |
The Contractor
was recommended to provide sufficient enclosed bin at Portion E3-1A for
general waste collection and storage. |
|
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 One general site inspection on 25 January
2024 was conducted by Environmental Protection Department-Regional
Office (North) (EPD-RNG).
12 Environmental Non-conformance
12.1 Summary of Monitoring Exceedance
12.1.1
No Action / Limit Level exceedance impact
monitoring was recorded at designated monitoring stations during the reporting period. The
Summary of Impact 1-hr & 24-hr TSP Exceedance are shown in Table 12-1.
Dust
Monitoring Station |
AM1 |
AM2 |
AM3 |
||||
Level
Exceedance Parameters |
Action
Level |
Limit
Level |
Action
Level |
Limit
Level |
Action
Level |
Limit
Level |
|
1-hr TSP |
Exceedance Date |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Exceedance Count |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
24-hr TSP |
Exceedance Date |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Exceedance Count |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Remarks: * equal to non-project related
Noise Monitoring
12.1.2
No exceedance of the Action and Limit Levels
was recorded at designated monitoring stations during the reporting period. The
Summary of Impact Noise Exceedance are shown in Table
12-2.
Noise
Monitoring Station |
NM1(a) |
NM2(a) |
|||
Level
Exceedance Parameters |
Action
Level |
Limit
Level |
Action
Level |
Limit
Level |
|
LAeq(30mins) |
Exceedance Date |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Exceedance Count |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Remarks: * equal to non-project related
Surface Water Quality Monitoring
12.1.3
No exceedance of Action and Limit Levels of
surface was recorded at designated monitoring stations during the reporting
period. The Summary of Impact Surface Water Quality Exceedance are shown in Table
12-3.
Table 12-3 Summary of Impact Surface Water Quality Exceedance during the reporting period
Surface Water Quality Monitoring Station |
WM1 |
WM2 |
|||
Level Exceedance Parameters |
Action Level |
Limit Level |
Action Level |
Limit Level |
|
pH |
Exceedance Date |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Exceedance Count |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
DO |
Exceedance Date |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Exceedance
Count |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Turbidity |
Exceedance Date |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Exceedance
Count |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
SS |
Exceedance Date |
- |
- |
- |
- |
Exceedance
Count |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Remarks: * equal to non-project related
Landfill Gas Monitoring
12.1.4 No exceedance of the Action and Limit Levels for were recorded at designated monitoring stations during the reporting period. The Summary of Landfill Gas Exceedance are shown in Table 12-4.
Landfill Gas Monitoring Station |
Portion A +50 mpD to 70 mpD Platform |
||
Level Exceedance Parameters |
Action Level |
Limit Level |
|
CH4 |
Exceedance Date |
- |
- |
Exceedance
Count |
0 |
0 |
|
CO2 |
Exceedance Date |
- |
- |
Exceedance
Count |
0 |
0 |
|
O2 |
Exceedance Date |
- |
- |
Exceedance
Count |
0 |
0 |
Remarks: * 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 during the
reporting period. The
cumulative statistics on environmental complaints are presented in Table 12-5.
Table 12-5
Cumulative Statistics on Environmental Complaints
Reporting Period |
Environmental Aspects |
|||||
Air
Quality |
Noise
|
Water
Quality |
Waste |
Ecology |
||
Jan 2024 |
Complaint Date |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
No. of Complaint |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Feb 2024 |
Complaint Date |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
No. of Complaint |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Mar 2024 |
Complaint Date |
- |
- |
- |
- |
- |
No. of Complaint |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Total during the reporting period |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Accumulate of project |
1 |
0 |
5 |
0 |
0 |
Remarks: * equal to non-project related after the
investigation.
12.3.2 Cumulative complaint / enquiry log, Summaries of
complaints and enquiries & Environmental complaint reports are presented in
Appendix I.
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 part of 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
G.
14.1.1 1-hr & 24-hr TSP impact monitoring was carried
out in the reporting period. No Action / Limit
Level exceedance for 1-hr & 24-hr TSP impact monitoring at AM1, AM2 &
AM3 was recorded during the reporting period.
14.1.2 Construction noise monitoring was carried out in
the reporting period. No Action / Limit Level exceedance for construction noise
monitoring at NM1a & NM2a was recorded during the reporting period.
14.1.4 Surface water monitoring was carried out in the
reporting period. No Action / Limit Level exceedance for surface
water monitoring at WM1 & WM2 was recorded during the reporting period.
14.1.5 Landfill Gas Monitoring was carried out in the
reporting period. No exceedance of Action and 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 no post-transplantation
monitoring, and no post-translocation monitoring was conducted during the
reporting period.
14.1.8 13 environmental site inspections were carried out
in the reporting period. 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 during the
reporting period.
14.1.10 No non-compliance event was recorded during the
reporting period.
14.1.11 No notification of summons and prosecution was
received during the reporting period.
Comment and Recommendations
14.1.12 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.
14.1.13
According to the environmental audit performed
in the reporting period, the following recommendations were made:
Air Quality Impact
•
The Contractor was advised to provide enough water
sprayers for short-term dust control to ensure that all unpaved roads are
wetted and also implement other measurements like shotcrete to pave all main
haul road for long term dust control.
•
The Contractor was advised to regularly water the
unpaved main haul road to ensure it stays moist and to pave it for long-term
dust control.
•
The Contractor was recommended that the loading,
unloading or transfer, handing or storage of cement should be cover entirely by
impervious sheeting or placed in an area sheltered on the top and the 3 sides
to prevent dust suppression or sprayed with water to maintain the entire
surface wet. They had also been recommended to provide training courses on dust
control during the shotcrete process.
•
The Contractor was recommended that dusty materials
should be covered by impervious sheet to prevent dust dispersion.
•
The Contractor was advised to cover the exposed
slope area by impervious sheet for short-term slope protection, and shotcrete
for long-term slope protection.
•
The Contractor was advised that every stock of more
than 20 bags of cement or dry PFA, and activities involving bulk cement or dry
PFH, should be covered by impervious sheeting or placed in an area sheltered on
the top and three sides.
Construction Noise Impact
•
The Contractor was reminded to ensure that the door
of the generator shall be closed while it is operating to reduce the noise
produced.
Water Quality Impact
•
The Contractor was
reminded that the exposed slope surface should be properly covered with
impervious sheet.
•
The Contractor was
advised to provide maintenance for the silt fence.
•
The Contractor was
advised to provide sufficient silt fence around the soil stockpiling area to
prevent sediment from entering the drainage system.
•
The Contractor was
advised to cover the exposed slope area by impervious sheet for short-term
slope protection, and shotcrete for long-term slope protection.
•
The Contractor was
recommended to clean up and remove the deposited silt and grit regularly to
prevent silt accumulation.
•
The Contractor was
reminded that the precaution shall be taken with Appendix A2 of ProPECC PN 1/94 before, during and after rainstorm.
•
The Contractor was
advised to install efficient channels to properly direct stormwater to silt
removal facility and clean up the deposited silt and grit regularly.
Waste and Chemical Management
•
The Contractor was reminded to provide the
sufficient drip tray for chemical storage to avoid chemical spillage and land
contamination.
•
The Contractor was reminded to provide enough waste
skip for waste storage to avoid waste accumulation.
•
The Contractor was reminded to clean up the oil
stain immediately and dispose of it as chemical waste. Also, the impervious
sheet should be provided during using and placing chemicals.
•
The Contractor was recommended to provide
sufficient enclosed bins for general waste disposal and waste skip for C&D
waste disposal to separate and dispose the general and construction wastes.
•
The Contractor was recommended to increase waste
disposal frequently if necessary to avoid waste accumulation.
•
The Contractor was reminded to increase the
capacity and the number of enclosed bins and waste skips for waste storage and
disposal and clean up the accumulation of general waste and C&D waste
regularly.
•
The Contractor was advised to provide label in
English and Chinese to recognize chemical container.
Landscape and Visual Impact
•
No specific observation was identified in the
reporting period.
Permit / Licenses
•
No specific observation was identified in the
reporting period.
14.1.14
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.
14.1.15
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.