8.1.1
No
Action and Limit Level exceedance for 24-hr TSP and noise was recorded in the
reporting period at all monitoring stations.
8.1.2 No complaint of air quality was received. Therefore, no impact 1-hour TSP
monitoring was conducted in the reporting period.
8.1.3
13
weekly environmental site inspections were carried out in the reporting period.
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.
8.1.4
13 weekly Landscape
and Visual Site audits were carried out on in the reporting period and 7 of
them were carried out by a Registered Landscape Architect in the reporting period.
The weekly Landscape and Visual Impact reports were counter-signed by IEC as
according to the requirement of EM&A Manual (AEIAR-130/2009). Total 9 no. of non-compliance was recorded
in the weekly Landscape and Visual Site audits in the reporting period.
8.1.5
Referring to the Contractor’s
information, no environmental complaint, notification of summons and successful
prosecution was received in the reporting period.
8.2
Comment and Recommendations
8.2.1
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.
8.2.2
According to the environmental audit
performed in the reporting period, the following recommendations were made:
Air Quality Impact
l Open
stockpiles shall be covered by unobtrusive sheeting to prevent dust emission.
l Watering
shall be provided for dust emitting activities such as loading or unloading
C&D materials or excavation.
Construction Noise Impact
l No
specific observation was identified in the reporting month.
Water Quality Impact
l Muddy
surface runoff shall be avoided entering the discharge channel directly.
l More
sand bags shall be provided to direct surface run flowing into the mud pit.
l Sediment
accumulated in U-channel shall be cleaned up regularly.
l Wheel
washing facilities shall be provided at vehicle exit point. Exit point shall be
paved with concrete or hardcores.
l Accumulated
sediment inside gullies shall be removed.
l Bund
shall be provided at the gate of C&D materials storage area to prevent
runoff of wastewater.
l Contractor
was reminded to prevent the runoff of wastewater to public drainage.
l Gully
which linked to the public drainage shall be covered properly.
Chemical and Waste Management
l Chemical
and Waste Management shall be provided properly.
l The
spilled oil shall be removed properly.
l Drip
tray shall be provided to store the oil containers.
l General
refuse shall be cleaned up and stored properly. Larger skip shall be provided
and general refuse shall be collected regularly.
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 period.