5.            SITE INSPECTION

 

5.1         Site Inspection

 

5.1.1     Site inspections were carried out weekly to monitor the implementation of proper environmental pollution control and mitigation measures for the Project. A summary of the mitigation measures implementation schedule is provided in Appendix F.

 

5.1.2     In the reporting month, 13 site inspections were carried out. 6 of them were the joint inspections with the IEC, ER, the Contractor and the ET.

 

5.1.3     No outstanding issues were reported during the reporting period.

 

5.1.4     All the follow-up actions requested by Contractor’s ET and IEC during the site inspections were undertaken as reported by the Contractor and confirmed in the following weekly site inspection conducted during the reporting month.

 

5.1.5     Details of observations recorded during the site inspections are presented in Table 5.1.

 

Table 5.1         Observations and Recommendations of Site Audit

Parameters

Date

Observations and Recommendations

Follow-up

Air Quality

20 September 2017

Open stockpile of construction materials shall be fully covered with impermeable sheeting (Zone 4).

 

The item was rectified by the Contractor and inspected on 28 September 2017.

 

28 September 2017

Dust was found during the transportation of truck (Portion I). Contractors was reminded to provide adequate watering.

The item was rectified by the Contractor and inspected on 4 October 2017.

28 September 2017

 

Reminder: Exposed dry cement ash was handled and mixed in open area which generated a bulk dust (Zone 2). Contractor was reminded to handle the cement/PFA in an enclosed area with ventilation system and filter provided.

 

The item was rectified by the Contractor and inspected on 4 October 2017.

12 October 2017

Contractor was reminded that open stockpiles of material shall be properly covered with impermeable sheeting to enhance dust suppression. Impermeable sheeting shall be provided. (Portion I)

The item was rectified by the Contractor and inspected on 18 October 2017.

12 October 2017

 

Contractor was reminded that handling or storage of bulk cement should be carried out in an enriched system or place in an arch shelter with the top and the three sides (Zone 2, 4)

 

The item was rectified by the Contractor and inspected on 18 October 2017.

26 October 2017

 

Contractor was reminded that stock of more than 20 bags of cement should be covered by impervious sheeting (Zone 2).

 

 

The item was rectified by the Contractor and inspected on 2 November 2017.

30 November 2017

 

Plant and equipment should be well-maintain to prevent dark smoke emission (Zone 4). Contractor should maintain plant and equipment to prevent dark smoke emission.

 

 

The item was rectified by the Contractor and inspected on 6 December 2017.

 

Noise

4 October 2017

 

Constructor was reminded to provide acoustic fabric for breaking tip (zone 1).

 

The item was rectified by the Contractor and inspected on 12 October 2017.

 

12 October 2017

The door of air compressor shall be closed to reduce noise impact. (Zone 4)

 

The item was rectified by the Contractor and inspected on 18 October 2017.

 

Water Quality

NA

Chemical and Waste Management

28 September 2017

Chemical containers should be stored properly (Zone 1). Proper drip tray shall be provided.

The item was rectified by the Contractor and inspected on 4 October 2017.

4 October 2017

Chemical containers shall be stored on drip tray (Zone 4).

 

The item was rectified by the Contractor and inspected on 12 October 2017.

 

18 October 2017

Contractor was reminded to store chemical containers properly. (Zone 2, 4)

The item was rectified by the Contractor and inspected on 26 October 2017.

26 October 2017

Chemicals should be stored in drip tray properly (zone 4). Drip tray shall be provided.

The item was rectified by the Contractor and inspected on 2 November 2017.

30 November 2017

 

Contractor was reminded to store chemical in drip tray (Zone 1). Drip tray shall be provided.

 

 

The item was rectified by the Contractor and inspected on 6 December 2017.

 

 

Land Contamination

 

 

NA

 

Landscape and Visual Impact

20 September 2017

Open stockpiles of construction materials shall be fully covered with impermeable sheeting. (Zone 4)

The item was rectified by the Contractor and inspected on 28 September 2017.

12 October 2017

Stockpile at Portion I should be properly covered.

The item was rectified by the Contractor and inspected on 18 October 2017.

12 October 2017

 

 

Building materials at zone 4 should be properly stored and covered.

 

The item was rectified by the Contractor and inspected on 18 October 2017.

 

General

NA