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 quarter, 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

21 June 2018

Observation:

Unused construction materials and construction wastes should be removed or covered properly (Zone 1 and Zone 2).

 

The item was rectified by the Contractor and inspected on 28 June 2018.

 

1 August 2018

Reminder:

Contractor was reminded to water the bare soil ground surface regularly to suppress dust. (Zone 4)

NA

15 August 2018

Reminder:

Proper label color should be used for NRMM label. (Zone 2)

NA

Noise

NA

Water Quality

14 June 2018

 

Reminder:

Contractor was reminded that the surrounding of discharge point be kept clear of silt, dusty or muddy materials (Portion I).

 

NA

4 July 2018

 

Observation:

Chemical should be added to the sedimentation tank to facilitate the sedimentation of muddy water (Zone 1).

The item was rectified by the Contractor and inspected on 18 July 2018. Emulsified polymer and coagulant agent (PAFC) have been added to enhance solid removal efficiency of WetSep.

11 July 2018

Observation:

Chemical should be added to the sedimentation tank to facilitate the sedimentation (Zone 1).

The item was rectified by the Contractor and inspected on 18 July 2018. Emulsified polymer and coagulant agent (PAFC) have been added to enhance solid removal efficiency of WetSep.

11 July 2018

 

Observation:

Sediment in the sedimentation tank should be cleared regularly (Zone 4).

 

As informed by contractor, the item will be rectified before 15 August 2018.

25 July 2018

Observation:

Stagnant water was observed (Zone 2). Contractor should remove the stagnant water and treat the waste water properly before discharge.

The item was rectified by the Contractor and inspected on 1 August 2018.

15 August 2018

 

Observation:

The gully should be sealed by concrete bund. Sediments and stagnant water inside the gully should be removed regularly. (Zone 2)

 

The item was rectified by the Contractor and inspected on 22 August 2018.

Chemical and Waste Management

21 June 2018

 

Observation:

Unused construction materials and construction wastes should be removed or covered properly (Zone 1 and Zone 2).

 

The item was rectified by the Contractor and inspected on 28 June 2018.

1 August 2018

Reminder:

Contractor was reminded to remove construction waste properly. (Zone 1)

NA

15 August 2018

Observation:

Chemical containers should be placed on the drip tray. (Zone 3)

The item was rectified by the Contractor and inspected on 22 August 2018.

29 August 2018

 

Observation:

Different types of waste shall be segregated and handled properly. Unused waste shall be removed regularly.  (Zone 1)

 

The item was rectified by the Contractor and inspected on 5 September 2018.

 

Land Contamination

 

NA

Landscape and Visual Impact

21 June 2018

 

Observation:

Unused construction materials and construction wastes should be removed or covered properly (Zone 1 and Zone 2).

 

The item was rectified by the Contractor and inspected on 28 June 2018.

1 August 2018

Reminder:

Contractor should remove the construction waste at zone 1 as soon as possible.

NA

General

NA