10.1.1 24-hour
TSP impact monitoring and construction noise monitoring were carried out in the
reporting month, no Action / Limit Level exceedance was recorded during the
period.
10.1.2 No complaint of air quality was received. Therefore, no impact 1-hour TSP
monitoring was conducted in the reporting month.
10.1.3 Five environmental
site inspections were carried out in December 2016. Recommendations on
mitigation measures on air quality, water quality, noise, waste management and
landscape and visual impact were given to the Contractor for remediating the
deficiencies identified during the site inspections.
10.1.4 Five weekly Landscape and Visual Site audits
were carried out on 1, 8, 14, 21 and 29 December 2016 and three of them, 1, 8
and 21 December 2016 were carried out by a Registered Landscape Architect in
the reporting month. The weekly Landscape and Visual Impact reports were
counter-signed by IEC as according to the requirement of EM&A Manual (AEIAR-130/2009).
10.1.5 Referring to the Contractor’s information, no
environmental complaint, notification of summons and successful prosecution was
received in the reporting month.
10.2
Comment and Recommendations
10.2.1 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.
10.2.2 According to the environmental audit performed in
the reporting month, the following recommendations were made:
Air Quality Impact
l Open
stockpiles shall be covered by unobtrusive sheeting to prevent dust emission.
Construction Noise Impact
l The
door of air compressor shall be closed in order to reduce noise impact.
Water Quality Impact
l No
specific observation was identified in the reporting month.
Chemical
and Waste Management
l Sufficient
waste disposal points and regular collection for disposal shall be provided.
l Chemical
oil shall be stored properly. Drip tray shall be provided.
Landscape and Visual Impact
l Open
stockpiles shall be covered by unobtrusive sheeting to prevent dust and dirt
spreading to adjacent landscape areas and vegetation, and to create a neat and
tidy visual appearance.
General Condition
l Stagnant
water was found in the storage area of construction materials. Stagnant water
shall be removed.
Permit / Licenses
l No
specific observation was identified in the reporting month.