Contract No: HK/2011/07

 

Wanchai Development Phase II and Central Wanchai Bypass

Sampling, Field Measurement and Testing Work (Stage 2)

 

Environmental Permit no. EP-356/2009,

Further Evironmental permit nos. fep-01/356/2009, fep-02/356/2009, FEP-03/356/2009, Fep-04/356/2009

and fep-05/356/2009

 

Quarterly Environmental Monitoring
and Audit Report

 

- June 2012 to August 2012 -

 

CLIENTS:

PREPARED BY:

 

 

Civil Engineering and Development

Department

 

and

 

Highways Department

 

Lam Geotechnics Limited

 

11/F Centre Point

181-185 Gloucester Road,

Wanchai, H.K.

 

Telephone: (852) 2882-3939

Facsimile: (852) 2882-3331

E-mail: info@lamenviro.com

Website: http://www.lamenviro.com

 

 

 

 

 

CHECKED by:



 

 

 

 

 

                        

Raymond Dai

Environmental Team Leader

 

 

 

DATE:

 

 

27 September 2012


Table of contents

 

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. 4

1.   Introduction. 13

1.1    Scope of the Report 13

1.2    Structure of the Report 13

2.   Project Background. 14

2.1    Background. 14

2.2    Scope of the Project and Site Description. 14

2.3    Division of the Project Responsibility. 15

2.4    Project Organization and Contact Personnel 16

2.5    Principal Work and Activities. 18

3.   Monitoring Requirements. 24

3.1.    Noise Monitoring. 24

3.2.    Air Monitoring. 25

3.3.    Water Quality Monitoring. 28

4.   Monitoring Results. 34

4.1.    Noise Monitoring Results. 34

4.2.    Real Time Noise Monitoring Results. 36

4.3.    Air Monitoring Results. 37

4.4.    Water Monitoring Results. 40

4.5.    Waste Monitoring Results. 45

5.   Compliance Audit. 51

5.1.    Noise Monitoring. 51

5.2.    Real-time Noise Monitoring. 51

5.3.    Air Monitoring. 51

5.4.    Water Quality Monitoring. 51

5.5.    Site Audit 53

5.6.    Review of the Reasons for and the Implications of Non-compliance. 53

5.7.    Summary of action taken in the event of and follow-up on non-compliance. 53

6.   Complaints, Notification of Summons and Prosecution. 53

7.   Cumulative Construction Impact due to the Concurrent Projects. 56

8.   Conclusion. 57


lIST OF TABLES

 

Table I        Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/11

Table II       Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2009/01

Table III       Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2009/02

Table IV      Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/15

Table V       Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2010/06

Table VI      Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/19

Table 2.1      Schedule 2 Designated Projects under this Project

Table 2.2     Details of Individual Contracts under the Project

Table 2.3     Contact Details of Key Personnel

Table 2.4      Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/11

Table 2.5      Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2009/01

Table 2.6      Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2009/02

Table 2.7      Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/15

Table 2.8      Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2010/06

Table 2.9      Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/19

Table 3.1     Noise Monitoring Stations

Table 3.2     Real Time Noise Monitoring Station

Table 3.3     Air Monitoring Stations

Table 3.4      Marine Water Quality Stations for Water Quality Monitoring

Table 3.5     Marine Water Quality Monitoring Frequency and Parameters

Table 3.6      Marine Water Quality Stations for Enhanced Water Quality Monitoring

Table 3.7      Marine Water Quality Stations for Additional DO Monitoring

Table 4.1      Noise Monitoring Stations for Contract no.  HY/2009/11

Table 4.2      Noise Monitoring Station for Contract nos. HK/2009/01 and HK/2009/02

Table 4.3      Noise Monitoring Station for Contract nos. HY/2009/15

Table 4.4      Noise Monitoring Station for Contract nos. HY/2009/19

Table 4.5     Real Time Noise Monitoring Station for Contract no. HY/2009/11

Table 4.6     Real Time Noise Monitoring Station for Contract no. HY/2009/19

Table 4.7     Air Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/11

Table 4.8      Air Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HK/2009/01

Table 4.9      Air Monitoring Station for Contract no. HK/2009/02

Table 4.10     Air Monitoring Station for Contract no. HY/2009/15

Table 4.11     Air Monitoring Station for Contract no. HY/2009/19

Table 4.12    Water Monitoring Stations for Contract no.  HY/2009/11

Table 4.13     Water Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HK/2009/01

Table 4.14     Water Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HK/2009/02

Table 4.15     Water Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HK/2010/06

Table 4.16     Water Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/15

Table 4.17     Water Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/19

Table 4.18     Summary of Water Quality Monitoring Exceedances in Reporting period

Table 4.18a    Summary of Enhanced Dissolved Oxygen Monitoring Exceedances in Reporting period

Table 4.19    Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2009/11

Table 4.20    Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HK/2009/01

Table 4.21    Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HK/2009/02

Table 4.22    Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2009/15

Table 4.23    Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HK/2010/06

Table 5.1     Summary of Water Quality Monitoring Exceedances in Reporting period

Table 5.1a     Summary of Enhanced Dissolved Oxygen Monitoring Exceedances in Reporting period

Table 6.1     Cumulative Statistics on Complaints

Table 6.2     Cumulative Statistics on Successful Prosecutions

 

 

 

 

lIST OF FIGUREs

 

Figure 2.1     Project Layout

Figure 2.2     Project Organization Chart

Figure 3.1     Locations of Environmental Monitoring Stations

 

 

 

 

lIST OF APPENDIces

 

Appendix 2.1  Environmental Mitigation Implementation Schedule

Appendix 3.1  Action and Limit Level

Appendix 4.1  Noise Monitoring Graphical Presentations

Appendix 4.2  Air Quality Monitoring Graphical Presentations

Appendix 4.3  Water Quality Monitoring Graphical Presentations

Appenidx 4.3a  Additional Dissolved Oxygen Monitoring Results

Appendix 4.4  Real-time Noise Monitoring Results and Graphical Presentations

Appendix 5.1  Event Action Plans

Appendix 6.1  Complaint Log

Appendix 7.1  Construction Programme of Individual Contracts

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

  1. This is the Quarterly Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) Report  /span> June 2012 to August 2012 prepared for the Project of Wan Chai Development Phase II and Central-Wanchai Bypass under Environmental Permit no. EP-356/2009 and Further Environmental permit nos. FEP-01/356/2009, FEP-02/356/2009, FEP-03/356/2009, FEP-04/356/2009 and FEP-05/356/2009. This report presents the environmental monitoring and audit findings and information during the period from June 2012 to August 2012. The cut-off date of reporting is at 27th of each reporting period.

 

Construction Activities for the Reported Period

  1. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HY/2009/11 are summarized as below:

Table I     Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/11

June 2012

July 2012

August 2012

Ÿ    The major work activities for Contract no. HY/2009/11 was confirmed substantial complete by RSS on 4 January 2012. The construction site was handed over to contractor HY/2009/19 and the FEP-01/356/2009 was under application of surrender in this reporting period.

Ÿ    The major work activities for Contract no. HY/2009/11 was confirmed substantial complete by RSS on 4 January 2012. The construction site was handed over to contractor HY/2009/19 and the FEP-01/356/2009 was under application of surrender in this reporting period.

Ÿ    The major work activities for Contract no. HY/2009/11 was confirmed substantial complete by RSS on 4 January 2012. The construction site was handed over to contractor HY/2009/19 and the FEP-01/356/2009 was under application of surrender in this reporting period.

 

  1. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HK/2009/01 are summarized as below:

Table II    Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2009/01

 

June 2012

July 2012

August 2012

Marine Works (at Wan Chai)

Ÿ    Installation of sheet pile water channel for cooling water intake at Dome Promenade between CH170 and Ch220

Ÿ    Rockfilling for rock bund at HKCEC Water Channel from CH220 to Ch230

Ÿ    Reclamation of HKECE3W within HKCEC Water Channel

Ÿ    Rock Armour protection to the seawall at Wan Chai Landfall in Zone B1-3

Ÿ    Preparation works for demolition of existing staircase

Cross-Harbour Watermains Installation (CHA & CHB) and Marine Works (at TST)

Ÿ    Rockfilling and rock protection to cross-harbour watermians

Ÿ    Trench excavation, installation of shoring system and trimming obstructions (mini-piles) for a 1000 dia. cross harbout watermains (CHB) along the pipe pile wall at TST seashore

Ÿ    Trench excavation and installation of shoring system for a 1000 dia. cross harbour watermains (CHA) along the pipe pile wall at TST seashore

Ÿ    Removal of existing seawall at TST seashore for installation of cross harbour watermains (CHA) and (CHB)

Fresh Watermains, Cooling Watermains and Salt Watermains (On Land)

Ÿ    Mainlaying works at ZoneB1-5A, B2-1, B4-3, B5-1(Switch Room), B5-3(Switch Room), A1-1, A1-3, A1-3A, A1-3B, A202, A3-3, A3-4B, A3-5B, A3-5B, A4-1 and A4-2A

Ÿ    Mainlaying works and subsequent reinstatement works in Zone b4-4

Ÿ    Mainlaying works at Zone B4-3

Ÿ    Trench excavation for cable & G.I. Ducting works at Zone B5-1A, B5-1(Switch Room) and B5-3(Switch Room)

Ÿ    Gate valves connection works for intake and discharge cooling mains of Shui On Centre at Zone 2-2

Ÿ    Heading No. H7 and H6A (mainlaying works by trenchless method)

Ÿ    Excavation for jacking pit for pipe laying works by heading method along Convention Avenue at Zone A1-3B was completed. Heading No. H6C

Ÿ    Mainlaying and chamber construction works at the traffic island near junction of Convention Avenue and Fenwick Pier Street 

Ÿ    Cable ducting works along Convention Avenue, Harbour Road and Fenwick Street

Ÿ    Trench excavation, pipe laying works and chamber construction for a 1000dia. Watermains (CHF) at Salisbury Garden

Ÿ    Trench excavation, pipe laying works and chamber construction for a 1000 dia. Waternaubs (CHE) at Salisbury Garden

 

Marine Works (at Wan Chai)

Ÿ    Rockfilling for rock bund across HKCEC Water Channel from Ch220 to Ch230

Ÿ    Reclamation of HKCEC3W within HKCEC Water Channel

Ÿ    Installation of pipe pile wall for demolition of existing seawall at Expo Drive East

Cross-Harbour

Watermains Installation (CHA & CHB) and Marine Works (at TST)

Ÿ    Rockfilling and rock protection to cross-harbour watermains

Ÿ    Removal of existing seawall at TST seashore for installation of cross harbour watermains (CHA) and (CHB)

Ÿ    Installation of cross-harbour watermains No. A18 & B18

Fresh Watermains, Cooling Watermains and Salt Watermains (On Land)

Ÿ    Mainlaying works at Zone B1-5A, B2-1, B4-3, B4-1A, B5-1, B5-3, A1-1, A1-2, A1-3A, A1-3B, A2-2, A3-4B, A3-5B, A4-2A and C1-10

Ÿ    A combined TTA at Convention Avenue in Zone A1-1 and A1-2

Ÿ    Trench excavation for cable ducting works at Zone B5-1 and B5-3

Ÿ    Pipe laying works at Heading No. H7

Ÿ    Heading No. H6a, H6b and H6c

Ÿ    Mainlaying and chamber construction works at the traffic island near junction of

Ÿ    Convention Avenue and Fenwick Pier Street was currently in progress.

Ÿ    Mainlaying works at Expo Drive East in Zone C1-10

Ÿ    Pipe laying woks and chamber construction for a 1000 dia. Watermains (CHE) at Salisbury Garden

Ÿ    Mainlaying works including cooling mains and cross harbour watermains across CWB section within HKCEC Water Channel

 

Marine Works (at Wan Chai)

Ÿ    Rockfilling for rock bund across HKCEC Water Channel from Ch220 to Ch230

Ÿ    Reclamation of HKCEC3W within HKCEC Water Channel

Ÿ    Installation of pipe pile wall for demolition of existing seawall at Expo Drive East

Ÿ     /span>Demolition of Wan Chai West Ferry Pier

Cross-Harbour Watermains Installation (CHA & CHB) and Marine Works (at TST)

Ÿ    Rockfilling and rock protection to cross-harbour watermains

Ÿ    Installation of cross-harbour watermains No. A18 & B18

Fresh Watermains, Cooling Watermains and Salt Watermains (On Land)

Ÿ    Mainlaying works at Zone B1-5A, B2-1, B3-1, B4-3, B4-1A, B5-1(Switch Room), B5-3(Switch Room), A1-1, A1-2, A1-3B, A2-2, A3-2A, A3-4B, A3-5B and A4-2A

Ÿ    The reinstatement of one carriageway at Zone B2-1 Mainlaying Works at Zone B3-1 of Expo Drive Central

Ÿ    Breakup of concrete surround and trimming of 1 no. existing intake and 2 no. existing discharge pipe at Zone A1-1 and A1-2

Ÿ    Pipe laying works at Heading No. H7

Ÿ    Heading No. H6c (Mainlaying works by trenchless method)

Ÿ    Mainlaying and chamber construction works at the traffic island near junction of Convention Avenue and Fenwick Pier Street

Ÿ    Mainlaying works at Zone A3-2A of Fenwick Pier Street

Ÿ    Mainlaying works at Expo Drive East in Zone C1-10

Ÿ    Mainlaying Works for a 1000 dia. Watermains (CHE) at Salisbury Garden

Ÿ    Reinstatement Works at Salisbury Garden

Ÿ    Pipe Laying works including 9 nos. cooling mains across E/D section within HKCEC Water Channel

Ÿ    Pipe Laying works including 9 nos. cooling mains across SCL section within HKCEC Water Channel

Ÿ    Pipe Laying works including 9 nos. cooling mains and 2no. cross harbour watermains at North Bank of HKCEC Water Channel

 

 

  1. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HK/2009/02 are summarized as below:

Table III    Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2009/02

June 2012

July 2012

August 2012

Ÿ    The possession of the new helipad was taken over by GFS

Ÿ    The GFS operation for the private sector business

Ÿ    Modification work of PTI at Expo Drive East

Ÿ    Self-testing of the individual systems

Ÿ    Install the motor of the band screen and steel platform at +2.03mPD at wet well of P8

Ÿ    Wet well FRP platform of P7, P8 & P9 and handed over to E & M for penstock leakage testing.

Ÿ    Combined chamber for SHK at ex-pet garden

Ÿ    Trench excavation and shoring installation at Tonnochy Road - Harbour Road junction

Ÿ    Removal of the damaged cooling mains adjacent to new seawall area at WCR1

Ÿ    Trench excavation and cooling mains installation at WCR1

Ÿ    Cabling works along Harbour Road and Great Eagle Centre / Harbour Centre area

Ÿ    The TBM breaking-out of the WSD 2nd drive

Ÿ    The formwork and scaldfold removal was substantially completed in the WSD pumping station

Ÿ    Joint inspection of the TX room handed over to HEC

Ÿ    Preparatory work of waterproofing at the roof floor for the WSD Salt Water Pumping Station

Ÿ    Installation and welding for 4th layer of walings and struts for construction of intake culvert Bay 19B and Bay 20 at Wan Shing Street

Ÿ    Opening in sheetpile cofferdam at Wan Shing Street Bay 24 and dewatering and removal of loose sand at the bottom

Ÿ    ELS of 4th layer (-5.8mPD) struts & walings of salt water intake landside cofferdam

Ÿ    ELS of 3nd layer (-3.5mPD) struts & walings of salt water intake seadside cofferdam

Ÿ    Gridline 9-15 sub-structure and pre-cast slabs to +4.15mPD

Ÿ    Approximate 7m DN800 MS pipe installation near Gate 1 at ex-pet garden

Ÿ    Temporary seawall construction works of WCR2 was completed, rockfilling and laying of geotextile

Ÿ    The 1st layer of waling of the outfall launching shaft

Ÿ    Excavation and breaking up the rock to 2nd layer for strut and waling installation of the outfall launching shaft

Ÿ    Benching modification at existing DSD chamber

Ÿ    Excavation down to -5.8 mPD of submarine outfall seaside cofferdam

Ÿ    E&M installation at existing DSD treatment plant

Ÿ    Excavation down the Box Culvert N1 seaside cofferdam was commenced on 31 May 2012 and ELS of 2rd layer (+0.7mPD) struts & walings was in progress.

Ÿ    Precast slab installation at New Ferry Pier Guide line 1-8 / A-F was completed on 24 May 2012, and dismantles formwork for upper beam was in progress.

Ÿ    Removal of formwork for top slab (+4.15mPD) Guide line 1-5 / A-F was completed on 28 May 2012.

Ÿ    Dismantle steel panel for water tank for 2A1, 2A2 was in progress.

Ÿ    Formwork erections for upper beam for 3A2, 3B2, 3C1, 3C2, 3C3,3A1, 3B1

Ÿ    Steel bar fixing for upper beam & corbel beam for 3A1, 3A2, 3B1, 3B2, 3C1, 3C2, 3C3 was ongoing.         

Ÿ    Rock filling grade 200 at WCR2 reclamation was ongoing.

Ÿ    Infill gap of steel frame “Well A for construction of water diversion channel along the existing seawall at WCR2

Ÿ    Reinstatement of permanent bituminous carriageway

Ÿ    ELS for Box culvert "O" diversion

 

Ÿ    Modification work of PTI at Expo Drive East

Ÿ    Modification work of bus station at Expo Drive East near EVA

Ÿ    Self-testing of the individual pumping systems for cooling mains work.

Ÿ    Wet well was handed over to E & M for penstock leakage testing.

Ÿ    Installation work of P7, P8 & P9

Ÿ    Cooling mains Installation at Tonnochy Road - Harbour Road junction

Ÿ    Discharge pipe installation for SHK at WCR1

Ÿ    Cooling mains installation at WCR1

Ÿ    Cabling works along Harbour Road and Great Eagle Centre / Harbour Centre area

Ÿ    Waterproofing slurry to wall at 1/F Surge vessel area for finishing work and remedial work at R/F for planter area for the WSD Salt Water Pumping Station

Ÿ    E&M works at WSD Salt Water Pumping Station

Ÿ    Concreting of the salt water intake culvert at Wan Shing Street of Bay 19B and Bay 24

Ÿ    Base slab casting of salt water intake culvert at Wan Shing Street Bay 20

Ÿ    Additional grouting and excavation for pipe cap construction in salt water intake landside cofferdam

Ÿ    Casting of concrete plug of Bay 7 at WCR12

Ÿ    Concreting the salt water intake culvert of Bay 3 and Bay 5 at WCR1

Ÿ    Placement of concrete plug inside salt water intake seaside cofferdam

Ÿ    Under water excavation inside salt water intake seaside cofferdam

Ÿ    Approximate 36m at Was Shing Street

Ÿ    Rock filling and placing bagged concrete at return end of seawall block for WCR2 reclamation

Ÿ    Excavation and breaking up the rock to 2nd layer for strut and waling installation of the outfall launching shaft

Ÿ    Base concrete plug inside the outfall seaside cofferdam

Ÿ    HDPE pipe butt fusion welding inside the jacking pit

Ÿ    ELS for Box Culvert N1 seaside cofferdam for 3rd layer (-1.5mPD) struts & walings

Ÿ    Erecting formwork for construction of base slab for Box Culvert N1 on UU bridge

Ÿ    Final precast slab installation at New Ferry Pier Guide line 9-15 / A-F and dismantles formwork for upper beam

Ÿ    Erection of formwork and false work for column at New Ferry Pier Guide line 1-8 level 1 to level 2

Ÿ    Vertical seawall construction at WCR2

Ÿ    Laying of geotextile at WCR2                                                                        

Ÿ    Rock filling grade 200 at WCR2 reclamation

Ÿ    Infill gap of steel frame “Well A and “Well B for construction of water diversion channel along the existing seawall at WCR2

Ÿ    Flow Diversion of Box Culvert O

Ÿ    Bulkhead wall Type 3 and Type 2 construction at Box Culvert “O 

Ÿ    Bulkhead wall at Box Culvert “O /st1:PlaceName> Bay 17

Ÿ    Diversion of LV Cable and 150MS Freshwater pipe

Ÿ     

Ÿ    Modification work of PTI and bus station at Expo Drive East

Ÿ    Self-testing of the individual pumping systems for cooling mains work

Ÿ    Wet well was handed over to E & M for penstock leakage testing

Ÿ    Reinstatement at Tonnochy Road - Harbour Road junction

Ÿ    Cooling mains installation at west of Gate 1 inside ex-pet garden and the steel fixing and casting of the damaged thrust box

Ÿ    Cabling works along Harbour Road and Great Eagle Centre / Harbour Centre area

Ÿ    Waterproofing membrane at roof level at WSD Salt Water Pumping Station.

Ÿ    E&M works at WSD Salt Water Pumping Station

Ÿ    Wall shaft and roof slab casting of salt water intake culvert at Wan Shing Street Bay 20 and steel fixing of 19B

Ÿ    Removing the strut & waling for road reinstatement near Bay 24 and backfilling of salt water intake culvert at Wan Shing Street

Ÿ    Sheetpiling at Bay 11 and the grouting work

Ÿ    Pile cap steel fixing of Bay 6 in salt water intake landside cofferdam

Ÿ    Concreting the salt water intake culvert of Bay 4 and Bay 7 at WCR1 and concreting the base slab of Bay 8

Ÿ    Concreting pile cap of IC1 and the construction of pile cap IC2 in salt water intake seaside cofferdam.

Ÿ    Excavation and breaking up the rock down to 3rd layer of strut and waling installation of the outfall launching shaft and then the 2nd layer waling

Ÿ    Cutting the opening of sheetpiles and coring of thrust wall between Launching Pit and Jacking Pit

Ÿ    Excavation the fill material to expose HDPE pipe end by divers inside the outfall seaside cofferdam

Ÿ    Cutting casing of pre-bored H-pile to cut-off level for pile cap at Bay 4 and Bay 5 of Box Culvert N1 northern cofferdam

Ÿ    Excavation to formation level and making good of blinding layer for pile cap at Bay 4 and Bay 5 of Box Culvert N1 northern cofferdam

Ÿ    Concreting the base slab of Box Culvert N1 Bay 2 and Bay 3 on UU bridge

Ÿ    Dismantling of steel panel & H-beam of water tank at zone 2B and the dismantling work of water tank in zone 3B and 3C at Ferry Pier.

Ÿ    Concreting the columns at New Ferry Pier GL 6-7 / B-F level 1 to level 2 and erection formwork and falsework at GL 8-15 / B-F

Ÿ    Steel fixing the slab at New Ferry Pier GL 1-8 level 1 and GL 9 -15 level 2

Ÿ    Rockfilling and placing bagged concrete for the seawall block area at WCR2

Ÿ    Reclamation of WCR2

Ÿ    TDMP for Box Culvert “O Diversion at Bay 12-13

Ÿ    Bulkhead wall at Box Culvert “O /st1:PlaceName> Bay 17

Ÿ    Water pressure test and sterilization test for 150MS freshwater pipe at Box Culvert “O  prior to the diversion of captioned water pipe.

Ÿ    Trial pit excavation and preparation works for Hung Hing Road Diversion

 

 

  1. Contract no. HY/2009/15 was commenced on 10 November 2010. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HY/2009/15 are summarized as below:

Table IV   Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/15

June 2012

July 2012

August 2012

Ÿ    Removal of temporary reclamation at TS1

Ÿ    Dredging for seawall foundation at TS2

Ÿ    Seawall trench works at TS2

Ÿ    Removal of temporary reclamation at TS1

Ÿ    Underwater cutting of temporary diaphragm walls at TS1

Ÿ    Dredging for seawall foundation at TS2

Ÿ    Seawall trench works at TS2

Ÿ    Removal of temporary reclamation at TS1

Ÿ    Underwater cutting of temporary diaphragm walls at TS1

Ÿ    Dredging for seawall foundation at TS2

Ÿ    Seawall trench works at TS2

 


  1. Contract no. HK/2010/06 was commenced on 22 March 2011. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HK/2010/06 are summarized as below:

Table V    Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2010/06

June 2012

July 2012

August 2012

Ÿ    Concrete Breaking

Ÿ    Pre Drill Works

Ÿ    Coring Works

Ÿ    Sheet Piling

Ÿ    Concrete Breaking

Ÿ    Pre Drill Works

Ÿ    Coring Works

Ÿ    Platform Disassembly

Ÿ    Pile head breaking

Ÿ    Sonic tube trimming

 

  1. Contract no. HY/2009/19 was commenced on 24 March 2011. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HY/2009/19 are summarized as below:

Table VI   Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/19

June 2012

July 2012

August 2012

Ÿ             Marine bored piling

Ÿ             Marine bored piling

Ÿ             Construction works for Box Culvert T

Ÿ    Marine bored piling

Ÿ    Construction works for Box Culvert T

 

Noise Monitoring

  1. Noise monitoring during day time and evening time were conducted at the M1a, M2b, M3a, M4b, M5b and M6 on a weekly basis in the reporting period. The Action and Limit level exceedances recorded in the reporting period are listed below. Investigation found that exceedances were not related to the Project. Investigation found that exceedances were not related to the Project.
  2. Due to adverse weather condition, the noise monitoring at the following stations were rescheduled:

M1a: From 24 Jul 2012 to 25 Jul 2012

  1. Due to the equipment repair, the noise monitoring at M4b and M6 were rescheduled from 23 August 2012 to 24 August 2012
  2. Three limit level exceedances were recorded at M6 on 7 and 12 June 2012 and 24 August 2012 during this reporting period.

 

Real-time Noise Monitoring

  1. Real-time noise monitoring at FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitefield Depot and Oil Street Community Centre have been commenced on 5 October 2010 for the filling works of Contract no. HY/2009/11.
  2. Real-time noise monitoring at FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitefield Depot commenced external wall renovation since 1 June 2012
  3. Exceedances were recorded at RTN1 and RTN2 between 0700 and 1900 hours, and 1900 and 2300 hours throughout July 2012.  Investigations found that the major noise impacts from 0700 and 1900 hours, and 1900 and 2300 hours were arising from the traffic noise along the Island Eastern Corridor and demolition works near Oil Street Community Liaison Center. In addition, there was no construction activity commenced in these two periods. As such, the exceedances were concluded as not project related.
  4. Exceedances were recorded at RTN2 between 0700 and 1900 hours throughout August 2012. Investigations found that no major noisy activities by the Contractor HY/2009/19 were being performed. The major noise impact was arising from the demolition works near Oil Street Community Liaison Center. As such, the exceedances were concluded as not project related.

 

Air Quality Monitoring

  1. Due to extension of site boundary by contractor of HY/2009/19, location of air monitoring station CMA1b  Oil Street Community Liaison Centre has been finely adjusted on 21 April 2012.
  2. Due to lack of electric supply, the 24-hr TSP monitoring at the following stations were rescheduled as below:

CMA1b: from 6 Jun to 7 Jun 2012

      /span> /span> /span> /span>from 27 Jul and 20 Aug 2012 to 31 Jul and 21 Aug 2012

CMA2a: from 18 Jun to 19 Jun 2012

        /span>from 27 Jul and 8 Aug 2012 to 28 Jul and 10 Aug 2012

CMA3a: from 10 and 16 Jul to 11 and 18 Jul 2012

CMA5a: from 6 Jun to 7 Jun 2012

        from 4 and 21 Jul to 5 and 24 Jul 2012

        from 20 Aug to 21 Aug 2012  

CMA6a: from 8 Aug 2012 to 9 Aug 2012

 

  1. Due to adverse weather condition, the 1-hr TSP monitoring at the following stations were rescheduled:

CMA2a: from 9 August 2012 to 11 August 2012

 

  1. 1hr and 24hr TSP monitoring were conducted at CMA1b, CMA2a, CMA3a, CMA4a, CMA5a and CMA6a in the reporting period. No exceedance was recorded during the reporting period.

 

  1. The odour patrol along the odour route with 7 sniffing locations was conducted by a qualified odour patrol member on 9, 27 July and 13, 23 August 2012 at the concerned hours (afternoon for higher daily temperature). The odour intensity detected at OP4 was found to be level 2 on 9 and 27 July 2012 which triggered Action Level. After investigation, the exceedances were likely to be possible in relation to the sewage from outfall which was considered as not work-related under the Project.

 

Water Quality Monitoring

  1. Water quality monitoring was conducted at 16 monitoring stations namely WSD7, WSD9, WSD17, WSD19, WSD20, WSD 21, C1, C2, C3, C4e, C4w, C5e, C5w, C7, C8 and C9 during the reporting period.
  2. During the weekly site inspection for HY/2009/15 on 10 July 2012 and further inspection on 11 July 2012, it was found that the seawall blocks on the south side of TCBR1E (TS1) have been removed before all dredging works have been completed. The contractor has immediately surrounded the seawall gap with silt curtains and stopped the relevant dredging works on 12 July 2012. No action or limit level exceedance was found during the water quality monitoring on 9 or 11 July 2012. The contractor has promised to provide double layer silt curtains and geotextile to act as temporary seawall and covered the sloping seawall with geotextile, and would provide a full incident report. A self water quality monitoring was conducted on 15 July 2012 to indicate the effectiveness of the double silt curtain layers and would perform each time during dredging operations.  The results from the self water quality monitoring showed that the suspended solids, turbidity and dissolved oxygen level outside the double silt curtain layers were not affected by the dredging activities inside the silt curtain layers.
  3. Due to a series of celebratory activities relating to the Anniversary of the Establishment of HKSAR to be held at the HKCEC and security search conducted at work sites of the HKCEC, the water quality monitoring at C1, C2, C4e and C4w WQM stations in ebb and flood tides were temporary suspended on 30 June 2012.
  4. Due to the adverse weather condition (e.g. Amber Rainstorm signal or Strong wind signal No.3 or above) were hoisted on 30 June 2012, 5 and 25 July 2012 and 11 and 17 August 2012 , water quality monitoring at ebb tide were cancelled.
  5. Due to the adverse weather condition (e.g. Amber Rainstorm signal or Strong wind signal No.3 or above) was hoisted on 23 July 2012, water quality monitoring at flood and ebb tide were cancelled.
  6. Total 3 DO exceedances, 3 turbidity exceedances and 11 SS exceedances were recorded during mid-flood while 15 DO exceedance, 5 turbidity exceedances and 8 SS exceedances were recorded during mid-ebb in the reporting period. Investigations were found that all exceedances were not related to the Project works. The details of the recorded exceedances can be referred to the Section 5.4.
  7. Enhanced DO monitoring at 4 monitoring stations in Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter and Ex-Public Cargo Works Area was conducted three days per week during the reporting period. There were 13 DO exceedance during mid-flood and 27 DO exceedances during mid-ebb recorded in this reporting period.
  8. In response to the Condition 2.18 of the Environmental Permit no. EP-356/2009 requiring that a silt curtain / impermeable barrier system be installed to channel water discharge flow from Culvert L to locations outside the embayment area, a proposed replacement of the requirement with additional dissolved oxygen monitoring has been conducted at three monitoring stations, namely A, B and C between the eastern seawall of Central Reclamation Phase III and the HKCEC Extension since November 2011 under EP-356/2009 so that DO level between the eastern seawall of Central Reclamation Phase II and the HKCEC extension could be continuously monitored.
  9. Based on the joint inspection on 4 Jan 2012 for the NPR area, the 4-week water quality monitoring at WSD9, WSD10, WSD15, WSD17, C8, C9 to confirm no water deterioration with respect to NPR was commenced since 7 Jan 2012 and was completed on 6 Feb 2012 water quality monitoring.
  10. Water quality monitoring at WSD10 and WSD15 will be temporary suspended while water quality monitoring at WSD9 and WSD17 was implemented with respect to HK/2009/02 from 8 Feb 12 onwards;
  11. Water quality monitoring at C8 and C9 have been implemented with respect to HY/2009/19 since the marine bore piling work started on 28 Jan 12.
  12. Based on the safety concern when external façade refurbishment was conducted by contractor employed by Provident Centre (C9) between 9 January 2012 to 30 July 2012 which caused to the inaccessibility of sampling either land and marine since 3 Feb 2012, there is a fine adjustment of the sampling location of water quality monitoring at C9 since 10 March 2012 to the closest accessible point prior to the completion of the external façade refurbishment work.
  13. With respect to the trial dredging at WCR2 was scheduled on 20, 22, 24, 25 March and 1, 3 , 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20 Apr and 3 May 2012, on-going water quality monitoring results at WSD21 during this period was checked and indicated that there was no contribution due to the trial dredging operation.  Enhanced review of water quality around WCR2 was also implemented and no deterioration in the water quality was observed.
  14. Due to the access of water monitoring station at WSD19 was blocked by LCSD construction works from 3 April 2012 to 2 May 2012 and lead to the inaccessibility of sampling either land and marine, there is a fine adjustment of the sampling point of WSD 19 since 5 April 2012 to the closest accessible point prior to the completion of the construction activities.
  15. Due to the dredging works for Cross Harbour Water Mains from Wan Chai to Tsim Sha Tsui- DP6 was completed on 26 March 2012, the temporary suspension of impact water quality monitoring at WSD7 and WSD20 after 27 April 2012 for the water quality monitoring at WSD7 and WSD20 have been monitored for 4-week period after the completion of DP6 to confirm no water deterioration.

 

 

Complaints, Notifications of Summons and Successful Prosecutions

  1. There was one environmental complaint recorded in the reporting period.

 

 

1.     Introduction

1.1               Scope of the Report

1.1.1.        Lam Geotechnics Limited (LGL) has been appointed to work as the Environmental Team (ET) under Environmental Permit no. EP-356/2009 and Further Environmental permit nos. FEP-01/356/2009, FEP-02/356/2009, FEP-03/356/2009, FEP-04/356/2009 and FEP-05/356/2009 to implement the Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) programme as stipulated in the EM&A Manual of the approved Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report for Wan Chai Development phase II and Central-Wan Chai Bypass (Register No.: AEIAR-125/2008) and in the EM&A Manual of the approved EIA Report for Central-Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link (Register No. AEIAR-014/2001).

1.1.2.        This report presents the environmental monitoring and auditing work carried out in accordance to the Section 10.4 of EM&A Manual and  /span>Environmental Monitoring and Audit Requirements /span> under Particular Specification Section 27.

1.1.3.        This report documents the finding of EM&A works during the period from June 2012 to August 2012

1.2               Structure of the Report

 

Section 1     Introduction  details the scope and structure of the report.

 

Section 2     Project Background  summarizes background and scope of the project, site description, project organization and contact details of key personnel during the reporting period.

 

Section 3     Monitoring Requirements  summarizes all monitoring parameters, monitoring locations, monitoring frequency, duration and action plan.

 

Section 4     Monitoring Results  summarizes the monitoring results obtained in the reporting period.

 

Section 5     Compliance Audit  summarizes the auditing of monitoring results, all exceedances environmental parameters.

 

Section 6     Complaints, Notification of summons and Prosecution  summarizes the cumulative statistics on complaints, notification of summons and prosecution

 

Section 7     Cumulative Construction Impact due to the Concurrent Projects  summarizes the relevant cumulative construction impact due to the concurrent activities of the concurrent Projects.

 

Section 8     Conclusion

2.     Project Background

2.1               Background

2.1.1.        “Wan Chai Development phase II and Central-Wan Chai Bypass and “Central-Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link (hereafter called “the Project  are Designed Project (DP) under the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (Cap. 499) (EIAO). The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Reports for Central-Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link (Register No. AEIAR-041/2001) and Wan Chai Development phase II and Central-Wan Chai Bypass (Register No.: AEIAR-125/2008) have been approved on 31 August 2001 and 11 December 2008 respectively.

2.1.2.        The key purpose of Wan Chai Development Phase II (WDII) is to provide land at Wan Chai North and North Point for construction of the Central-Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link (CWB). Land formed under the project will be developed as a world-class waterfront promenade joining that at the new Central waterfront for public enjoyment.

2.1.3.        There is a compelling and present need for the CWB to provide relief to the very congested east-west Connaught Road Central/Harcourt Road / Gloucester Road Corridor (the Corridor) which is currently operating beyond its capacity. The CWB will provide relief to the existing congestion along the Corridor and cater for the anticipated growth of traffic on Hong Kong Island. Without the CWB and its access roads, there will not be sufficient capacity to serve the heavy traffic demands at both strategic and local levels.

 

2.2               Scope of the Project and Site Description

2.2.1.        The Project is located mainly in Wan Chai North, Causeway Bay and North Point, and is demarcated by Gloucester Road and Victoria Park Road to the south, Fenwick Pier Street to the west and Tong Shui Road Interchange to the east, as shown in Figure 2.1.

2.2.2.        The study area encompasses existing developments along the Wan Chai, Causeway Bay and North Point shorelines. Major land uses include the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) Extension, the Wan Chai Ferry Pier, the ex-Wan Chai Public Cargo Working Area (ex-PCWA), the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC), the Police Officers' Club, the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter (CBTS) and commercial and residential developments.

2.2.3.        The scope of the Project comprises:

 -           Land formation for key transport infrastructure and facilities, including the Trunk Road (i.e. CWB) and the associated slip roads for connection to the Trunk Road and for through traffic from Central to Wan Chai and Causeway Bay. The land formed for the above transport infrastructure will provide opportunities for the development of an attractive waterfront promenade for the enjoyment of the public

 -           Reprovisioning / protection of the existing facilities and structures affected by the land formation works mentioned above

 -           Extension, modification, reprovisioning or protection of existing storm water drainage outfalls, sewerage outfalls and watermains affected by the revised land use and land formation works mentioned above

 -           Upgrading of hinterland storm water drainage system and sewerage system, which would be rendered insufficient by the land formation works mentioned above

 -           Provision of the ground level roads, flyovers, footbridges, necessary transport facilities and the associated utility services

 -           Construction of the new waterfront promenade, landscape works and the associated utility services

 -           The Trunk Road (i.e. CWB) within the study area and the associated slip roads for connection to the Trunk Road.

 

2.2.4.        The project also contains various Schedule 2 DPs that, under the EIAO, require Environmental Permits (EPs) to be granted by the DEP before they may be either constructed or operated. Table 2.1 summarises the five individual DPs under this Project. Figure 2.1 shows the locations of these Schedule 2 DPs.

Table 2.1   Schedule 2 Designated Projects under this Project

Item

Designated Project

EIAO Reference

Reason for inclusion

DP1

Central-Wanchai Bypass (CWB) including its road tunnel and slip roads

Schedule 2, Part I, A.1 and A.7

Trunk road and road tunnel more than 800 m in length

DP2

Road P2 and other roads which are classified as primary/district distributor roads

Schedule 2, Part I, A.1

Primary / district distributor roads

DP3

Reclamation works including associated dredging works

Schedule 2, Part I, C.1 and C.12

Reclamation more than 5 ha in size and a dredging operation less than 100 m from a seawater intake point

DP5

Wan Chai East Sewage Outfall

Schedule 2, Part I, F.5 and F.6

Submarine sewage pipelines with a total diameter more than 1,200 mm and include a submarine sewage outfall

DP6

Dredging for the Cross-harbour Water Mains from Wan Chai to Tsim Sha Tsui

Schedule 2, Part I, C.12

A dredging operation less than 100 m from a seawater intake point

 

 

2.3               Division of the Project Responsibility

2.3.1.        Due to the multi-contract nature of the Project, there are a number of contracts sub-dividing the whole works area into different work areas to be commenced. Contractors of individual contracts will be required by the EP holder to apply Further Environmental Permits (FEP) such that the impact monitoring stations are sub-divided accordingly to facilitate the implementation of EM&A programme and to streamline the EM&A reporting for individual FEP holders correspondingly.

2.3.2.        The details of individual contracts are summarized in Table2.2.

Table 2.2  Details of Individual Contracts under the Project

Contract No.

Contract Title

Associated DP(s)

Construction Commencement Date

HK/2009/01

Wan Chai Development Phase II  Central –Wanchai Bypass at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

DP3, DP6

23 July 2010

DP1, DP2

25 August 2011

HK/2009/02

Wan Chai Development Phase II  Central  Wan Chai Bypass at WanChai East

DP3, DP5

5 July 2010

DP1

26 April 2011

HY/2009/11

Wan Chai Development Phase II and Central  Wan Chai Bypass  North Point Reclamation

DP3

17 March 2010

(Under applicationof surrender)

HY/2009/15

Central-Wanchai Bypass  Tunnel (Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter Section)

DP3

10 November 2010

DP1

13 July 2011

HK/2010/06

Wan Chai Development Phase II-Central-Wan Chai Bypass over MTR Tsuen Wan Line

DP3

22 March 2011

04/HY/2006

Reconstruction of Bus Terminus near Man Yiu Street and Man Kwong Street

DP1

September 2010

HY/2009/17

Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) at FEHD Whitfield Depot - Advanced piling works.

DP1

5 October 2010

HY/2009/18

Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB)  Central Interchange

DP1

21 April 2011

HY/2009/19

Central - Wanchai Bypass Tunnel (North Point Section) and Island Eastern Corridor Link

DP1

24 March 2011

 

2.4               Project Organization and Contact Personnel

2.4.1.        Civil Engineering and Development Department and Highways Department are the overall project controllers for the Wan Chai Development Phase II and Central-Wan Chai Bypass respectively. For the construction phase of the Project, Project Engineer, Contractor(s), Environmental Team and Independent Environmental Checker are appointed to manage and control environmental issues.

2.4.2.        The proposed project organization and lines of communication with respect to environmental protection works are shown in Figure 2.2. Key personnel and contact particulars are summarized in Table 2.3:

Table 2.3  Contact Details of Key Personnel

Party

Role

Post

Name

Contact No.

Contact Fax

AECOM

Engineer’s Representative  /span>for WDII

Principal Resident Engineer

Mr. Frankie Fan

2587 1778

2587 1877

Engineer’s Representative  /span>for CWB

Principal Resident Engineer

Mr. Peter Poon

3916 1818

3529 2829

China Harbour- CRBC Joint Venture

Contractor under Contract no. HY/2009/11

Project Director

Mr. Cho Yu Fun

3157 1086

3157 1085

Project Manager

Mr. Gregory Wong

3157 1086

Site Agent

Mr. Daniel Cheung

3157 1086

Environmental Officer

Mr. C. M. Wong

3157 1086

Chun Wo  Leader Joint Venture

Contractor under Contract no. HK/2009/01

Project Director

Mr. PL Yue

2162 9909

2587 1878

Site Agent

Mr. Paul Yu

9456 9819

Sub-Agent

Mr Terry Wong

9757 9846

Construction Manager

Mr. Wyman Wong

9627 2467

Construction Manager

Mr. Jack Chu

9775 3008

Construction Manager

Mr. KK Yuen

 

9498 1213

 

Environmental Officer (Compliance Manager)

Mr. Andy Mak

9103 2370

Chun Wo  CRGL Joint Venture

Contractor under Contract no. HK/2009/02

Site Agent

Mr. Chan Sing Cho

3658 3002

2827 9996

Quality & Environmental Manager (Environmental Officer)

Mr. C.P. Ho

3658 3000

China State Construction Engineering (HK) Ltd.

Contractor under Contract no. HY/2009/15

Project Director

Chan Wai Hung

2823 7813

2865 5229

Site Manager

P J Fan

3557 6368

2566 2192

 

 

Contractor’s Representative

Mr. David Lau

3557 6368

2566 2192

 

 

Head of Construction Manager

Roger Cheung

3557 6371

2566 2192

 

 

Senior Construction Manager

Gene Cheung

3557 6395

2566 2192

Environmental Officer

Mr. Daniel Sin

3557 6215

 

Gammon

-Leader JV

 

 

Contractor under Contract no. HK/2010/06

 

 

Project Manager

Mr. Paul Lui

9095 7922

2529 2880

 

 

 

Site Agent

Mr. Keith Tse

2529 2068

Environmental Officer

Mr. Lee Wai Man

9481 6024

Chun Wo - CRGL - MBEC Joint Venture

 

Contractor under Contract no. HY/2009/19

 

Project Manager

Mr. Rayland Lee

3758 8879

2570 8013

Site Agent

Mr. Cheung Kit Cheung

6909 1555

Environmental Engineer

Mr. Calvin Leung

9286 9208

Environmental Manager /

Environmental Officer

Mr. M.H. Isa

9884 0810

Construction Manager

(Land)

Patrick Cheung

9643 3012

ENVIRON Hong Kong Limited

Independent Environmental Checker (IEC)

Independent Environmental Checker (IEC)

Mr. David Yeung

3743 0788

3548 6988

Lam Geotechnics Limited

Environmental Team (ET)

Environmental Team Leader (ETL)

Mr. Raymond Dai

2882 3939

2882 3331

 

2.5               Principal Work and Activities

2.5.1.        During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HY/2009/11 are summarized in Table2.4.

Table 2.4   Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/11

June 2012

July 2012

Aug 2012

Ÿ    The major work activities for Contract no. HY/2009/11 was confirmed substantial complete by RSS on 4 January 2012. The construction site was handed over to contractor HY/2009/19 and the FEP-01/356/2009 was under application of surrender in this reporting period.

Ÿ    The major work activities for Contract no. HY/2009/11 was confirmed substantial complete by RSS on 4 January 2012. The construction site was handed over to contractor HY/2009/19 and the FEP-01/356/2009 was under application of surrender in this reporting period.

Ÿ    The major work activities for Contract no. HY/2009/11 was confirmed substantial complete by RSS on 4 January 2012. The construction site was handed over to contractor HY/2009/19 and the FEP-01/356/2009 was under application of surrender in this reporting period.

 

2.5.2.        During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HK/2009/01 are summarized in Table 2.5.

Table 2.5   Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2009/01

June 2012

July 2012

Aug 2012

Marine Works (at Wan Chai)

Ÿ    Installation of sheet pile water channel for cooling water intake at Dome Promenade between CH170 and Ch220

Ÿ    Rockfilling for rock bund at HKCEC Water Channel from CH220 to Ch230

Ÿ    Reclamation of HKECE3W within HKCEC Water Channel

Ÿ    Rock Armour protection to the seawall at Wan Chai Landfall in Zone B1-3

Ÿ    Preparation works for demolition of existing staircase

Cross-Harbour Watermains Installation (CHA & CHB) and Marine Works (at TST)

Ÿ    Rockfilling and rock protection to cross-harbour watermians

Ÿ    Trench excavation, installation of shoring system and trimming obstructions (mini-piles) for a 1000 dia. cross harbout watermains (CHB) along the pipe pile wall at TST seashore

Ÿ    Trench excavation and installation of shoring system for a 1000 dia. cross harbour watermains (CHA) along the pipe pile wall at TST seashore

Ÿ    Removal of existing seawall at TST seashore for installation of cross harbour watermains (CHA) and (CHB)

Fresh Watermains, Cooling Watermains and Salt Watermains (On Land)

Ÿ    Mainlaying works at ZoneB1-5A, B2-1, B4-3, B5-1(Switch Room), B5-3(Switch Room), A1-1, A1-3, A1-3A, A1-3B, A202, A3-3, A3-4B, A3-5B, A3-5B, A4-1 and A4-2A

Ÿ    Mainlaying works and subsequent reinstatement works in Zone b4-4

Ÿ    Mainlaying works at Zone B4-3

Ÿ    Trench excavation for cable & G.I. Ducting works at Zone B5-1A, B5-1(Switch Room) and B5-3(Switch Room)

Ÿ    Gate valves connection works for intake and discharge cooling mains of Shui On Centre at Zone 2-2

Ÿ    Heading No. H7 and H6A (mainlaying works by trenchless method)

Ÿ    Excavation for jacking pit for pipe laying works by heading method along Convention Avenue at Zone A1-3B was completed. Heading No. H6C

Ÿ    Mainlaying and chamber construction works at the traffic island near junction of Convention Avenue and Fenwick Pier Street 

Ÿ    Cable ducting works along Convention Avenue, Harbour Road and Fenwick Street

Ÿ    Trench excavation, pipe laying works and chamber construction for a 1000dia. Watermains (CHF) at Salisbury Garden

Ÿ    Trench excavation, pipe laying works and chamber construction for a 1000 dia. Waternaubs (CHE) at Salisbury Garden

 

Marine Works (at Wan Chai)

Ÿ    Rockfilling for rock bund across HKCEC Water Channel from Ch220 to Ch230

Ÿ    Reclamation of HKCEC3W within HKCEC Water Channel

Ÿ    Installation of pipe pile wall for demolition of existing seawall at Expo Drive East

Cross-Harbour

Watermains Installation (CHA & CHB) and Marine Works (at TST)

Ÿ    Rockfilling and rock protection to cross-harbour watermains

Ÿ    Removal of existing seawall at TST seashore for installation of cross harbour watermains (CHA) and (CHB)

Ÿ    Installation of cross-harbour watermains No. A18 & B18

Fresh Watermains, Cooling Watermains and Salt Watermains (On Land)

Ÿ    Mainlaying works at Zone B1-5A, B2-1, B4-3, B4-1A, B5-1, B5-3, A1-1, A1-2, A1-3A, A1-3B, A2-2, A3-4B, A3-5B, A4-2A and C1-10

Ÿ    A combined TTA at Convention Avenue in Zone A1-1 and A1-2

Ÿ    Trench excavation for cable ducting works at Zone B5-1 and B5-3

Ÿ    Pipe laying works at Heading No. H7

Ÿ    Heading No. H6a, H6b and H6c

Ÿ    Mainlaying and chamber construction works at the traffic island near junction of

Ÿ    Convention Avenue and Fenwick Pier Street was currently in progress.

Ÿ    Mainlaying works at Expo Drive East in Zone C1-10

Ÿ    Pipe laying woks and chamber construction for a 1000 dia. Watermains (CHE) at Salisbury Garden

Ÿ    Mainlaying works including cooling mains and cross harbour watermains across CWB section within HKCEC Water Channel

 

Marine Works (at Wan Chai)

Ÿ    Rockfilling for rock bund across HKCEC Water Channel from Ch220 to Ch230

Ÿ    Reclamation of HKCEC3W within HKCEC Water Channel

Ÿ    Installation of pipe pile wall for demolition of existing seawall at Expo Drive East

Ÿ     /span>Demolition of Wan Chai West Ferry Pier

Cross-Harbour Watermains Installation (CHA & CHB) and Marine Works (at TST)

Ÿ    Rockfilling and rock protection to cross-harbour watermains

Ÿ    Installation of cross-harbour watermains No. A18 & B18

Fresh Watermains, Cooling Watermains and Salt Watermains (On Land)

Ÿ    Mainlaying works at Zone B1-5A, B2-1, B3-1, B4-3, B4-1A, B5-1(Switch Room), B5-3(Switch Room), A1-1, A1-2, A1-3B, A2-2, A3-2A, A3-4B, A3-5B and A4-2A

Ÿ    The reinstatement of one carriageway at Zone B2-1 Mainlaying Works at Zone B3-1 of Expo Drive Central

Ÿ    Breakup of concrete surround and trimming of 1 no. existing intake and 2 no. existing discharge pipe at Zone A1-1 and A1-2

Ÿ    Pipe laying works at Heading No. H7

Ÿ    Heading No. H6c (Mainlaying works by trenchless method)

Ÿ    Mainlaying and chamber construction works at the traffic island near junction of Convention Avenue and Fenwick Pier Street

Ÿ    Mainlaying works at Zone A3-2A of Fenwick Pier Street

Ÿ    Mainlaying works at Expo Drive East in Zone C1-10

Ÿ    Mainlaying Works for a 1000 dia. Watermains (CHE) at Salisbury Garden

Ÿ    Reinstatement Works at Salisbury Garden

Ÿ    Pipe Laying works including 9 nos. cooling mains across E/D section within HKCEC Water Channel

Ÿ    Pipe Laying works including 9 nos. cooling mains across SCL section within HKCEC Water Channel

Ÿ    Pipe Laying works including 9 nos. cooling mains and 2no. cross harbour watermains at North Bank of HKCEC Water Channel

 

 

2.5.3.        During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HK/2009/02 are summarized in Table 2.6.

Table 2.6   Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2009/02

June 2012

July 2012

Aug 2012

Ÿ    The possession of the new helipad was taken over by GFS

Ÿ    The GFS operation for the private sector business

Ÿ    Modification work of PTI at Expo Drive East

Ÿ    Self-testing of the individual systems

Ÿ    Install the motor of the band screen and steel platform at +2.03mPD at wet well of P8

Ÿ    Wet well FRP platform of P7, P8 & P9 and handed over to E & M for penstock leakage testing.

Ÿ    Combined chamber for SHK at ex-pet garden

Ÿ    Trench excavation and shoring installation at Tonnochy Road - Harbour Road junction

Ÿ    Removal of the damaged cooling mains adjacent to new seawall area at WCR1

Ÿ    Trench excavation and cooling mains installation at WCR1

Ÿ    Cabling works along Harbour Road and Great Eagle Centre / Harbour Centre area

Ÿ    The TBM breaking-out of the WSD 2nd drive

Ÿ    The formwork and scaldfold removal was substantially completed in the WSD pumping station

Ÿ    Joint inspection of the TX room handed over to HEC

Ÿ    Preparatory work of waterproofing at the roof floor for the WSD Salt Water Pumping Station

Ÿ    Installation and welding for 4th layer of walings and struts for construction of intake culvert Bay 19B and Bay 20 at Wan Shing Street

Ÿ    Opening in sheetpile cofferdam at Wan Shing Street Bay 24 and dewatering and removal of loose sand at the bottom

Ÿ    ELS of 4th layer (-5.8mPD) struts & walings of salt water intake landside cofferdam

Ÿ    ELS of 3nd layer (-3.5mPD) struts & walings of salt water intake seadside cofferdam

Ÿ    Gridline 9-15 sub-structure and pre-cast slabs to +4.15mPD

Ÿ    Approximate 7m DN800 MS pipe installation near Gate 1 at ex-pet garden

Ÿ    Temporary seawall construction works of WCR2 was completed, rockfilling and laying of geotextile

Ÿ    The 1st layer of waling of the outfall launching shaft

Ÿ    Excavation and breaking up the rock to 2nd layer for strut and waling installation of the outfall launching shaft

Ÿ    Benching modification at existing DSD chamber

Ÿ    Excavation down to -5.8 mPD of submarine outfall seaside cofferdam

Ÿ    E&M installation at existing DSD treatment plant

Ÿ    Excavation down the Box Culvert N1 seaside cofferdam was commenced on 31 May 2012 and ELS of 2rd layer (+0.7mPD) struts & walings was in progress.

Ÿ    Precast slab installation at New Ferry Pier Guide line 1-8 / A-F was completed on 24 May 2012, and dismantles formwork for upper beam was in progress.

Ÿ    Removal of formwork for top slab (+4.15mPD) Guide line 1-5 / A-F was completed on 28 May 2012.

Ÿ    Dismantle steel panel for water tank for 2A1, 2A2 was in progress.

Ÿ    Formwork erections for upper beam for 3A2, 3B2, 3C1, 3C2, 3C3,3A1, 3B1

Ÿ    Steel bar fixing for upper beam & corbel beam for 3A1, 3A2, 3B1, 3B2, 3C1, 3C2, 3C3 was ongoing.         

Ÿ    Rock filling grade 200 at WCR2 reclamation was ongoing.

Ÿ    Infill gap of steel frame “Well A for construction of water diversion channel along the existing seawall at WCR2

Ÿ    Reinstatement of permanent bituminous carriageway

Ÿ    ELS for Box culvert "O" diversion

 

Ÿ    Modification work of PTI at Expo Drive East

Ÿ    Modification work of bus station at Expo Drive East near EVA

Ÿ    Self-testing of the individual pumping systems for cooling mains work.

Ÿ    Wet well was handed over to E & M for penstock leakage testing.

Ÿ    Installation work of P7, P8 & P9

Ÿ    Cooling mains Installation at Tonnochy Road - Harbour Road junction

Ÿ    Discharge pipe installation for SHK at WCR1

Ÿ    Cooling mains installation at WCR1

Ÿ    Cabling works along Harbour Road and Great Eagle Centre / Harbour Centre area

Ÿ    Waterproofing slurry to wall at 1/F Surge vessel area for finishing work and remedial work at R/F for planter area for the WSD Salt Water Pumping Station

Ÿ    E&M works at WSD Salt Water Pumping Station

Ÿ    Concreting of the salt water intake culvert at Wan Shing Street of Bay 19B and Bay 24

Ÿ    Base slab casting of salt water intake culvert at Wan Shing Street Bay 20

Ÿ    Additional grouting and excavation for pipe cap construction in salt water intake landside cofferdam

Ÿ    Casting of concrete plug of Bay 7 at WCR12

Ÿ    Concreting the salt water intake culvert of Bay 3 and Bay 5 at WCR1

Ÿ    Placement of concrete plug inside salt water intake seaside cofferdam

Ÿ    Under water excavation inside salt water intake seaside cofferdam

Ÿ    Approximate 36m at Was Shing Street

Ÿ    Rock filling and placing bagged concrete at return end of seawall block for WCR2 reclamation

Ÿ    Excavation and breaking up the rock to 2nd layer for strut and waling installation of the outfall launching shaft

Ÿ    Base concrete plug inside the outfall seaside cofferdam

Ÿ    HDPE pipe butt fusion welding inside the jacking pit

Ÿ    ELS for Box Culvert N1 seaside cofferdam for 3rd layer (-1.5mPD) struts & walings

Ÿ    Erecting formwork for construction of base slab for Box Culvert N1 on UU bridge

Ÿ    Final precast slab installation at New Ferry Pier Guide line 9-15 / A-F and dismantles formwork for upper beam

Ÿ    Erection of formwork and false work for column at New Ferry Pier Guide line 1-8 level 1 to level 2

Ÿ    Vertical seawall construction at WCR2

Ÿ    Laying of geotextile at WCR2                                                                          /span>

Ÿ    Rock filling grade 200 at WCR2 reclamation

Ÿ    Infill gap of steel frame “Well A and “Well B for construction of water diversion channel along the existing seawall at WCR2

Ÿ    Flow Diversion of Box Culvert O

Ÿ    Bulkhead wall Type 3 and Type 2 construction at Box Culvert “O 

Ÿ    Bulkhead wall at Box Culvert “O /st1:PlaceName> Bay 17

Ÿ    Diversion of LV Cable and 150MS Freshwater pipe

 

Ÿ    Modification work of PTI and bus station at Expo Drive East

Ÿ    Self-testing of the individual pumping systems for cooling mains work

Ÿ    Wet well was handed over to E & M for penstock leakage testing

Ÿ    Reinstatement at Tonnochy Road - Harbour Road junction

Ÿ    Cooling mains installation at west of Gate 1 inside ex-pet garden and the steel fixing and casting of the damaged thrust box

Ÿ    Cabling works along Harbour Road and Great Eagle Centre / Harbour Centre area

Ÿ    Waterproofing membrane at roof level at WSD Salt Water Pumping Station.

Ÿ    E&M works at WSD Salt Water Pumping Station

Ÿ    Wall shaft and roof slab casting of salt water intake culvert at Wan Shing Street Bay 20 and steel fixing of 19B

Ÿ    Removing the strut & waling for road reinstatement near Bay 24 and backfilling of salt water intake culvert at Wan Shing Street

Ÿ    Sheetpiling at Bay 11 and the grouting work

Ÿ    Pile cap steel fixing of Bay 6 in salt water intake landside cofferdam

Ÿ    Concreting the salt water intake culvert of Bay 4 and Bay 7 at WCR1 and concreting the base slab of Bay 8

Ÿ    Concreting pile cap of IC1 and the construction of pile cap IC2 in salt water intake seaside cofferdam.

Ÿ    Excavation and breaking up the rock down to 3rd layer of strut and waling installation of the outfall launching shaft and then the 2nd layer waling

Ÿ    Cutting the opening of sheetpiles and coring of thrust wall between Launching Pit and Jacking Pit

Ÿ    Excavation the fill material to expose HDPE pipe end by divers inside the outfall seaside cofferdam

Ÿ    Cutting casing of pre-bored H-pile to cut-off level for pile cap at Bay 4 and Bay 5 of Box Culvert N1 northern cofferdam

Ÿ    Excavation to formation level and making good of blinding layer for pile cap at Bay 4 and Bay 5 of Box Culvert N1 northern cofferdam

Ÿ    Concreting the base slab of Box Culvert N1 Bay 2 and Bay 3 on UU bridge

Ÿ    Dismantling of steel panel & H-beam of water tank at zone 2B and the dismantling work of water tank in zone 3B and 3C at Ferry Pier.

Ÿ    Concreting the columns at New Ferry Pier GL 6-7 / B-F level 1 to level 2 and erection formwork and falsework at GL 8-15 / B-F

Ÿ    Steel fixing the slab at New Ferry Pier GL 1-8 level 1 and GL 9 -15 level 2

Ÿ    Rockfilling and placing bagged concrete for the seawall block area at WCR2

Ÿ    Reclamation of WCR2

Ÿ    TDMP for Box Culvert “O Diversion at Bay 12-13

Ÿ    Bulkhead wall at Box Culvert “O /st1:PlaceName> Bay 17

Ÿ    Water pressure test and sterilization test for 150MS freshwater pipe at Box Culvert “O  prior to the diversion of captioned water pipe.

Ÿ    Trial pit excavation and preparation works for Hung Hing Road Diversion

 

 

2.5.4.        Major construction activities for Contract no. HY/2009/15 was commenced on 10 November 2010. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HY/2009/15 are summarized as below:

Table 2.7   Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/15

June 2012

July 2012

Aug 2012

Ÿ    Removal of temporary reclamation at TS1

Ÿ    Dredging for seawall foundation at TS2

Ÿ    Seawall trench works at TS2

Ÿ    Removal of temporary reclamation at TS1

Ÿ    Underwater cutting of temporary diaphragm walls at TS1

Ÿ    Dredging for seawall foundation at TS2

Ÿ    Seawall trench works at TS2

Ÿ    Removal of temporary reclamation at TS1

Ÿ    Underwater cutting of temporary diaphragm walls at TS1

Ÿ    Dredging for seawall foundation at TS2

Ÿ    Seawall trench works at TS2

 

2.5.5.        Contract no. HK/2010/06 was commenced on 22 March 2011. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HK/2010/06 are summarized as below:

Table 2.8   Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2010/06

June 2012

July 2012

Aug 2012

Ÿ    Concrete Breaking

Ÿ    Pre Drill Works

Ÿ    Coring Works

Ÿ    Sheet Piling

Ÿ    Concrete Breaking

Ÿ    Pre Drill Works

Ÿ    Coring Works

Ÿ    Platform Disassembly

Ÿ    Pile head breaking

Ÿ    Sonic tube trimming

 

2.5.6.        Contract no. HY/2009/19 was commenced on 24 March 2011. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HY/2009/19 are summarized as below:

Table 2.9  Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/19

June 2012

July 2012

Aug 2012

Ÿ    Marine bored piling

Ÿ    Marine bored piling

Ÿ    Construction works for Box Culvert T

Ÿ    Marine bored piling

Ÿ    Construction works for Box Culvert T

 

2.5.7.        Implementation status of the recommended mitigation measures during this reporting period is presented in Appendix 2.1.

3.     Monitoring Requirements

3.1.               Noise Monitoring

Noise Monitoring Stations

3.1.1.        The noise monitoring stations for the Project are listed and shown in Table 3.1 and Figure 3.1. Appendix 3.1 shows the established Action/Limit Levels for the monitoring works.

Table 3.1  Noise Monitoring Stations

Station

Description

M1a

Harbour Road Sports Centre

M2b

Noon Gun Area

M3a

Tung Lo Wan Fire Station

M4b

Victoria Centre

M5b

City Garden

M6

HK Baptist Church Henrietta Secondary School

 

Real time Noise Monitoring Stations

3.1.1.        The real-noise monitoring stations for the Project are listed and shown in Table 3.2 and Figure 3.1.. Appendix 3.1 shows the established Action/Limit Levels for the monitoring works.

Table 3.2  Real Time Noise Monitoring Station

District

Station

Description

Tin Hau

RTN1

FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitefield Depot

North Point

RTN2

Oil Street Community Liaison Centre

 

Noise Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration

3.1.2.        The construction noise level shall be measured in terms of the A-weighted equivalent continuous sound pressure level (Leq). Leq (30 minutes) shall be used as the monitoring parameter for the time period between 0700 and 1900 hours on normal weekdays. For all other time periods, Leq (5 minutes) shall be employed for comparison with the Noise Control Ordinance (NCO) criteria. Supplementary information for data auditing, statistical results such as L10 and L90 shall also be obtained for reference.

3.1.3.        Noise monitoring shall be carried out at all the designated monitoring stations. The monitoring frequency shall depend on the scale of the construction activities. The following is an initial guide on the regular monitoring frequency for each station on a weekly basis when noise generating activities are underway:

 -           one set of measurements between 0700 and 1900 hours on normal weekdays.

3.1.4.        If construction works are extended to include works during the hours of 1900  0700 as well as public holidays and Sundays, additional weekly impact monitoring shall be carried out during respective restricted hours periods. Applicable permits under NCO shall be obtained by the Contractor.

3.1.5.        Real time noise shall be carried out at the designated monitoring stations. The following is an initial guide on the regular monitoring frequency for each station on a 24 hours daily basis when noise generating activities are underway:

 -           One set of measurements between 0700 and 1900 hours on normal weekdays.

 -           One set of measurements between 1900 and 2300 hours on normal weekdays and 0700 and 2300 hours on public holidays.

 -           One set of measurements between 2300 and 0700 hours on next day on everyday.

 

Monitoring Equipment

3.1.6.        As referred to in the Technical Memorandum  issued under the NCO, sound level meters in compliance with the International Electrotechnical Commission Publications 651: 1979 (Type 1) and 804: 1985 (Type 1) specifications shall be used for carrying out the noise monitoring. Immediately prior to and following each noise measurement the accuracy of the sound level meter shall be checked using an acoustic calibrator generating a known sound pressure level at a known frequency. Measurements may be accepted as valid only if the calibration level from before and after the noise measurement agree to within 1.0 dB.

3.1.7.        Noise measurements shall not be made in fog, rain, wind with a steady speed exceeding 5 m/s or wind with gusts exceeding 10 m/s. The wind speed shall be checked with a portable wind speed meter capable of measuring the wind speed in m/s.

3.2.                        Air Monitoring

Air Quality Monitoring Stations

3.2.1.        The air monitoring stations for the Project are listed and shown in Table 3.3 and Figure 3.1. Appendix 3.1 shows the established Action/Limit Levels for the monitoring works.

Table 3.3  Air Monitoring Stations

Station ID

Monitoring Location

Description

CMA1b

Oil Street Community Liaison Centre

North Point

CMA2a

Causeway Bay Community Centre

Causeway Bay

CMA3a

CWB PRE Site Office *

Causeway Bay

CMA4a

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Wan Chai

CMA5a

Children Playgrounds opposite to Pedestrian Plaza

Wan Chai

CMA6a

WDII PRE Site Office *

Wan Chai

* Remarks: As per the ENPC meeting in January 2011, the monitoring stations CMA3a - Future CWB site office at Wanchai Waterfront Promenade and CMA6a - Future AECOM site office at Work Area were renamed as remark.

Air Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration

3.2.2.        One-hour and 24-hour TSP levels should be measured to indicate the impacts of construction dust on air quality. The 24-hour TSP levels shall be measured by following the standard high volume sampling method as set out in the Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1 (Part 50), Appendix B.

3.2.3.        All relevant data including temperature, pressure, weather conditions, elapsed-time meter reading for the start and stop of the sampler, identification and weight of the filter paper, and any other local atmospheric factors affecting or affected by site conditions, etc., shall be recorded down in detail.

3.2.4.        For regular impact monitoring, the sampling frequency of at least once in every six-days, shall be strictly observed at all the monitoring stations for 24-hour TSP monitoring. For 1-hour TSP monitoring, the sampling frequency of at least three times in every six-days should be undertaken when the highest dust impact occurs.

Sampling Procedure and Monitoring Equipment

3.2.5          High volume samplers (HVSs) in compliance with the following specifications shall be used for carrying out the 1-hour and 24-hour TSP monitoring:

 -           0.6 - 1.7 m3 per minute adjustable flow range;

 -           equipped with a timing / control device with +/- 5 minutes accuracy for 24 hours operation;

 -           installed with elapsed-time meter with +/- 2 minutes accuracy for 24 hours operation;

 -           capable of providing a minimum exposed area of 406 cm2;

 -           flow control accuracy: +/- 2.5% deviation over 24-hour sampling period;

 -           equipped with a shelter to protect the filter and sampler;

 -           incorporated with an electronic mass flow rate controller or other equivalent devices;

 -           equipped with a flow recorder for continuous monitoring;

 -           provided with a peaked roof inlet;

 -           incorporated with a manometer;

 -           able to hold and seal the filter paper to the sampler housing at horizontal position;

 -           easily changeable filter; and

 -           capable of operating continuously for a 24-hour period.

3.2.6          Initial calibration of dust monitoring equipment shall be conducted upon installation and thereafter at bi-monthly intervals. The transfer standard shall be traceable to the internationally recognized primary standard and be calibrated annually. The concern parties such as IEC shall properly document the calibration data for future reference. All the data should be converted into standard temperature and pressure condition.

Laboratory Measurement / Analysis

3.2.7          A clean laboratory with constant temperature and humidity control, and equipped with necessary measuring and conditioning instruments to handle the dust samples collected, shall be available for sample analysis, and equipment calibration and maintenance. The laboratory should be HOKLAS accredited.

3.2.8          An alternative non-HOKLAS accredited laboratory was set-up for carrying out the laboratory analysis, the laboratory equipment was approved by the ER on 8 February 2011 and the measurement procedures were witnessed by the IEC. Any measurement performed by the laboratory was be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the ER and IEC. IEC shall regularly audit to the measurement performed by the laboratory to ensure the accuracy of measurement results.

3.2.9          Filter paper of size 8" x 10" shall be labelled before sampling. It shall be a clean filter paper with no pinholes, and shall be conditioned in a humidity-controlled chamber for over 24-hours and be pre-weighed before use for the sampling.

3.2.10      After sampling, the filter paper loaded with dust shall be kept in a clean and tightly sealed plastic bag. The filter paper shall then be returned to the laboratory for reconditioning in the humidity controlled chamber followed by accurate weighing by an electronic balance with readout down to 0.1 mg. The balance shall be regularly calibrated against a traceable standard.

3.2.11      All the collected samples shall be kept in a good condition for 6 months before disposal.

impact monitoring for odour patrol

3.2.12      Odour patrols along the shorelines of Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter and ex-Wan Chai Public Cargo Working Area when there is temporary reclamation in Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter and/or in the ex-Wan Chai Public Cargo Working Area, or when there is dredging of the odorous sediment and slime at the south-western corner of the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter. Odour patrols will be carried out at bi-weekly intervals during July, August and September by a qualified person of the ET who shall:

 -         be at least 16 years of age;

 -         be free from any respiratory illnesses; and

 -         not be allowed to smoke, eat, drink (except water) or use chewing gum or sweets 30 min

 -         before and during odour patrol

3.2.13      Odour patrol shall be conducted by independent trained personnel / competent persons patrolling and sniffing around the shore as shown in Figure 3.1 to detect any odour at the concerned hours (afternoon is preferred for higher daily temperature).

3.2.14      The qualified person will use the nose (olfactory sensor) to sniff odours at different locations. The main odour emission sources and the areas to be affected by the odour nuisance will be identified.

3.2.15      The perceived odour intensity is to be divided into 5 levels which are ranked in the descending order as follows:

 -             0 - Not detected. No odour perceived or an odour so weak that it cannot be easily characterized or described;

 -             1 - Slight Identifiable odour, and slight chance to have odour nuisance;

 -             2 - Moderate Identifiable odour, and moderate chance to have odour nuisance;

 -             3 - Strong Identifiable, likely to have odour nuisance;

 -             4 - Extreme Severe odour, and unacceptable odour level.

 

3.2.16      The findings including odour intensity, odour nature and possible odour sources, and also the local wind speed and direction at each location will be recorded. In addition, some relevant meteorological and tidal data such as daily average temperature, and daily average humidity, on that surveyed day will be obtained from the Hong Kong Observatory Station for reference. The Action and Limit levels for odour patrol are shown in Appendix 3.1.

3.3      Water Quality Monitoring

3.3.1.        The EIA Report has identified that the key water quality impact would be associated with the dredging works during the construction phase. Marine water quality monitoring for dissolved oxygen (DO), suspended solid (SS) and turbidity is therefore recommended to be carried out at selected WSD flushing water intakes. The impact monitoring should be carried out during the proposed dredging works to ensure the compliance with the water quality standards.

3.3.2.        The updated EM&A Manual for EP-356/2009 (Version in March 2011) is approval by EPD on 29 April 2011. As such, the Action Level and Limit Level for the wet season (April  September) will be effected and applied to the water quality monitoring data from 30 April 2011.

Water Quality Monitoring Stations

3.3.3.        It is proposed to monitor the water quality at 9 WSD salt water intakes and 14 cooling water intakes along the seafront of the Victoria Harbour. The proposed water quality monitoring stations of the Project are shown in Table 3.4 and Figure 3.1. Appendix 3.1 shows the established Action/Limit Levels for the monitoring works.

Table 3.4   Marine Water Quality Stations for Water Quality Monitoring

Station Ref.

Location

Easting

Northing

WSD Salt Water Intake

WSD7

Kowloon South

834150.0

818300.3

WSD9

Tai Wan

837921.0

818330.0

WSD10

Cha Kwo Ling

841900.9

817700.1

WSD15

Sai Wan Ho

841110.4

816450.1

WSD17

Quarry Bay

839790.3

817032.2

WSD19

Sheung Wan

833415.0

816771.0

WSD20

Kennedy Town

830750.6

816030.3

WSD21

Wan Chai

836220.8

815940.1

RW1

Wan Chai (Reprovision)

836188.8

815911.1

Cooling Water Intake

C1

HKCEC Extension

835885.6

816223.0

C2

Telecom House

835647.9

815864.4

C3

HKCEC Phase I

835836.2

815910.0

C4e

Wan Chai Tower and Great Eagle Centre (Eastern)

835932.8

815888.2

C4w

Wan Chai Tower and Great Eagle Centre (Western)

835629.8

815889.2

C5e

Sun Hung Kai Centre (Eastern)

836250.1

815932.2

C5w

Sun Hung Kai Centre (Western)

836248.1

815933.2

C6

World Trade Centre

837009.6

815999.3

C7

Windsor House

837193.7

816150.0

C8

City Garden

837970.6

816957.3

C9

Provident Garden

838355.0

817116.6

RC1

Proposed HKAPA Extension

835487.7

815987.7

RC5

Sun Hung Kai Centre (Reprovision)

836291.4

816029.7

RC7

Windsor House (Temporary Dilution)

837245.2

816156.6

Remarks: -   The cessation of seawater intake operation for C6 was confirmed on 17 May 2011, the water monitoring at C6 was then terminated since 17 May 2011.

        -  WSD9 and WSD17 were implemented with respect to HK/2009/02 from 8 Feb 2012.

-  4-week water quality monitoring at WSD9, WSD10, WSD15, WSD17, C8 and C9 were completed on 6 Feb 2012.

-  C8 and C9 were implemented with respect to HY/2009/19 from 28 Jan 2012.

-  WSD7 and WSD20 water quality monitoring were temporarily suspended from 27 Apr 2012.

 

Water Quality Parameters and frequency

3.3.4.        Monitoring of dissolved oxygen (DO), turbidity and suspended solids (SS) shall be carried out at WSD flushing water intakes and cooling water intakes. DO and Turbidity are measured in-situ while SS is determined in laboratory. 

3.3.5.        In association with the water quality parameters, other relevant data shall also be measured, such as monitoring location/position, time, sampling depth, water temperature, pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen (DO) saturation, weather conditions, sea conditions, tidal stage, and any special phenomena and work underway at the construction site etc.

3.3.6.        The interval between two sets of monitoring should not be less than 36 hours except where there are exceedances of Action and/or Limit Levels, in which case the monitoring frequency will be increased. Table 3.5 shows the proposed monitoring frequency and water quality parameters. Duplicate in-situ measurements and water sampling should be carried out in each sampling event. For selection of tides for in-situ measurement and water sampling, tidal range of individual flood and ebb tides should be not less than 0.5m.

Table 3.5  Marine Water Quality Monitoring Frequency and Parameters

Activities

Monitoring Frequency1

Parameters2

During the 4-week baseline monitoring period

Three days per week, at mid-flood and mid-ebb tides

Turbidity, Suspended Solids (SS), Dissolved Oxygen (DO), pH, Temperature, Salinity

During marine construction works

Three days per week, at mid-flood and mid-ebb tides

Turbidity, Suspended Solids (SS), Dissolved Oxygen (DO), pH, Temperature, Salinity

After completion of marine construction works

Three days per week, at mid-flood and mid-ebb tides

Turbidity, Suspended Solids (SS), Dissolved Oxygen (DO), pH, Temperature, Salinity

Notes:

1.       For selection of tides for in-situ measurement and water sampling, tidal range of individual flood and ebb tides should be not less than 0.5m.

2.       Turbidity should be measured in situ whereas SS should be determined by laboratory.

 

Dissolved Oxygen and Temperature Measuring Equipment

3.3.7.        The instrument should be a portable, weatherproof dissolved oxygen measuring instrument complete with cable, sensor, comprehensive operation manuals, and use a DC power source. It should be capable of measuring:

 -           a dissolved oxygen level in the range of 0-20 mg/l and 0-200% saturation

 -           a temperature of 0-45 degree Celsius

3.3.8.        It should have a membrane electrode with automatic temperature compensation complete with a cable. Sufficient stocks of spare electrodes and cables should be available for replacement where necessary. (e.g. YSI model 59 meter, YSI 5739 probe, YSI 5795A submersible stirrer with reel and cable or an approved similar instrument).

3.3.9.        Should salinity compensation not be build-in in the DO equipment, in-situ salinity shall be measured to calibrate the DO equipment prior to each DO measurement.

Turbidity Measurement Instrument

3.3.10      The instrument should be a portable, weatherproof turbidity-measuring instrument complete with comprehensive operation manual. The equipment should use a DC power source. It should have a photoelectric sensor capable of measuring turbidity between 0‑1000 NTU and be complete with a cable (e.g. Hach model 2100P or an approved similar instrument).

Sampler

3.3.11       /span>Water sampler comprises a transparent PVC cylinder, with a capacity of not less than 2 litres, and can be effectively sealed with latex cups at both ends. The sampler should have a positive latching system to keep it open and prevent premature closure until released by a messenger when the sampler is at the selected water depth (e.g. Kahlsico Water Sampler or an approved similar instrument).

Sample Container and Storage

3.3.12      Water samples for suspended solids measurement should be collected in high-density polythene bottles, packed in ice (cooled to 4°C without being frozen), and delivered to ALS Technichem (HK) Pty Ltd. as soon as possible after collection for analysis.

Water Depth Detector

3.3.13      A portable, battery-operated echo sounder shall be used for the determination of water depth at each designated monitoring station. This unit can either be handheld or affixed to the bottom of the workboat, if the same vessel is to be used throughout the monitoring programme.

Salinity

3.3.14      A portable salinometer capable of measuring salinity in the range of 0-40 ppt shall be provided for measuring salinity of the water at each of monitoring location.

Monitoring Position Equipment

3.3.15      A hand-held or boat-fixed type digital Global Positioning System (GPS) with waypoint bearing indication or other equivalent instrument of similar accuracy shall be provided and used during monitoring to ensure the monitoring vessel is at the correct location before taking measurements.

Calibration of In-situ Instruments

3.3.16      All in-situ monitoring instrument shall be checked, calibrated and certified by a laboratory accredited under HOKLAS or equivalent before use, and subsequently re-calibrated at 3 monthly intervals throughout all stages of the water quality monitoring. Responses of sensors and electrodes should be checked with certified standard solutions before each use. Wet bulb calibration for a DO meter shall be carried out before measurement at each monitoring location.

3.3.17      For the on site calibration of field equipment by the ET, the BS 127:1993, "Guide to Field and on-site test methods for the analysis of waters" should be observed.

3.3.18      Sufficient stocks of spare parts should be maintained for replacements when necessary. Backup monitoring equipment shall also be made available so that monitoring can proceed uninterrupted even when some equipment is under maintenance, calibration, etc.

Laboratory Measurement / Analysis

3.3.19      Analysis of suspended solids has been carried out in a HOKLAS accredited laboratory, ALS Technichem (HK) Pty Ltd. Water samples of about 1L shall be collected at the monitoring stations for carrying out the laboratory SS determination. The SS determination work shall start within 24 hours after collection of the water samples. The SS determination shall follow APHA 19ed or equivalent methods subject to the approval of IEC and EPD.

 

Enhanced Water Quality Monitoring in the ex-Wan Chai Public Cargo

Working Area and the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter

3.3.10.    The enhanced water quality monitoring and audit programme is to avoid aggravation of odour nuisance from seawater arising from temporary reclamation in the ex-Wan Chai Public Cargo Working Area and the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter.

3.3.11.    Dissolved oxygen monitoring at the intakes C6 and C7 in Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter when there is temporary reclamation in Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter and at the south-western and south-eastern corners of the ex-Wan Chai Public Cargo Working Area. The proposed water quality monitoring stations of the Project are shown in Table 3.6 and Figure 3.1.

Table 3.6   Marine Water Quality Stations for Enhanced Water Quality Monitoring

Station

Location

C6

Excelsior Hotel

C7

Windsor House

Ex-WPCWA-SW

South-western of the ex-Wan Chai Public Cargo Working Area

Ex-WPCWA-SE

South-eastern of the ex-Wan Chai Public Cargo Working Area

3.3.12.    The monitoring of dissolved oxygen are to be carried out 3 days per week, at mid-flood and mid-ebb tides for 3 water depths (1m below water surface, mid-depth and 1m above sea bed, except where the water depth less than 6m, the mid-depth may be omitted. If the water depth be less than 3m, only the mid-depth will be monitored).

Daily SS Monitoring and 24 hours Turbidity Monitoring System

3.3.13.    During dredging of the sediment at the south-western corner of the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter, daily monitoring of suspended solids and 24 hour monitoring of turbidity at the cooling water intakes (C6 and C7) shall be conducted.

3.3.14.    The 24 hours monitoring of turbidty at the cooling water intakes (C6 and C7) shall be established by setting up a continuous water quality monitoring station in front of the intakes during the dredging activities.  The monitoring system include the turbidity sensor and data logger which is capable of data capturing at every 5 minutes. The data shall be downloaded daily and compared with the Action and Limit level determined during the baseline water qualtiy monitoring at the cooling water intake locations.

Additional Dissovled oxygen Monitoring FOR CULVERT L WATER DISCHARGE FLOW

3.3.15      In response to the Condition 2.18 of the Environmental Permit no. EP-356/2009 requiring that a silt curtain / impermeable barrier system be installed to channel water discharge flow from Culvert L to locations outside the embayment area, a proposed replacement of the requirement with additional dissolved oxygen monitoring has been conducted at three monitoring stations, namely A, B and C between the eastern seawall of Central Reclamation Phase III and the HKCEC Extension since November 2011 under EP-356/2009 so that DO level between the eastern seawall of Central Reclamation Phase II and the HKCEC extension could be continuously monitored.

3.3.16      The proposed DO monitoring stations of the Project are shown in Table 3.7

Table 3.7   Marine Water Quality Stations for Additional DO Monitoring

Station

Easting

Northing

A

835468

815857

B

835572

815961

C

835659

816271

 

3.3.17      The monitoring of dissolved oxygen are to be carried out once per week, at mid-flood and mid-ebb tides for 3 water depths (1m below water surface, mid-depth and 1m above sea bed, except where the water depth less than 6m, the mid-depth may be omitted. If the water depth be equal to or less than 3m, only the mid-depth will be monitored).

4.     Monitoring Results

4.0.1.        The environmental monitoring will be implemented based on the division of works areas of each designed project managed under different contracts with separate FEP applied by individual contractors.  Overall layout showing work areas of various contracts, latest status of work commencement and monitoring stations is shown in Figure 2.1 and Figure 3.1. The monitoring results are presented in according to the Individual Contract(s).

 

4.0.2  The major work activities for Contract no. HY/2009/11 was confirmed substantial complete by RSS on 4 January 2012. The FEP surrender application was submitted to EPD by contractor on 16 Jan 2012 that they would surrender the permit on 1 Jan 2012. Moreover, the construction site was handed over to contractor HY/2009/19 on 4 January 2012. However, the surrender of the FEP for HY/2009/11 withdrew by contractor on 14 February 2012 due to some outstanding works was confirmed by RSS on 10 Feb 2012. Therefore, the noise, air and water quality monitoring were keeping in view for the commencement of the works under this contract. No construction activity was conducted by HY/2009/11 up to 4 January 2012.

4.0.3  /span>According to EP-364/2009/A Part B, “Scale and Scope of Designated Project  Remarks (c),”The permanent and temporary reclamation and associated dredging works related to the CWB construction are separately covered by environmental permit No. EP-356/2009 issued to Civil Engineering and Development Department  and marine piling works to be conducted by the Contractor of Contract no. HY/2009/19 from 28 January 2012 was considered to be governed under EP-356/2009. As the construction site area of Contract no. HY/2009/11 had already been handed over to Contract no. HY/2009/19, the designated noise, water and air quality monitoring stations for Contract no. HY/2009/11 would be shared with Contract no. HY/2009/19 from 28 January 2012.

   4.1.          Noise Monitoring Results

4.1.1          Due to adverse weather condition, the noise monitoring at the following stations were rescheduled:

M1a: From 24 Jul 2012 to 25 Jul 2012

4.1.2          Due to the equipment repair, the noise monitoring at M4b and M6 were rescheduled from 23 Aug 2012 to 24 Aug 2012

Contract no. HY/2009/11  Central   Wanchai Bypass, North Point Reclamation

4.1.1.        The major work activities for Contract no. HY/2009/11 was confirmed substantial complete by RSS on 4 January 2012. The construction site was handed over to contractor HY/2009/19 on 31 December 2011 and the FEP-01/356/2009 was under application of surrender in this reporting period. The monitoring was temporary suspended since 5 January 2012.

4.1.2.        The proposed division of noise monitoring stations for Contract no. HY/2009/11 are summarized in Table 4.1 below:

Table 4.1   Noise Monitoring Stations for Contract no.  /span>HY/2009/11

Station

Description

M4b

Victoria Centre

M5b

City Garden

 

4.1.3.        There was no exceedance recorded in reporting period. Noise monitoring results measured in this reporting period are reviewed and summarized. Details of graphical presentation can be referred in Appendix 4.1. 

Contract no. HK/2009/01 - Wan Chai Development Phase II  Central –Wanchai Bypass at HKCEC and Contract no. HK/2009/02 - Wan Chai Development Phase II  Central  Wan Chai Bypass at WanChai East and Contract no. HK/2010/06 Wan Chai Development Phase II  Central-Wan Chai Bypass over MTR Tsuen Wan Line

4.1.4.        The proposed division of noise monitoring stations are summarized in Table 4.2 below.

Table 4.2   Noise Monitoring Station for Contract nos. HK/2009/01 and HK/2009/02 and HK/2010/06

Station

Description

M1a

Harbour Road Sports Centre

4.1.5.        There was no exceedance recorded in reporting period. Details of noise monitoring results and graphical presentation can be referred in Appendix 4.1.

Contract no. HY/2009/15 - Central-Wanchai Bypass  Tunnel (Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter Section)

4.1.6.        The noise monitoring for HY/2009/15 was commenced on 10 November 2010. The proposed division of noise monitoring stations are summarized in Table 4.3 below.

Table 4.3   Noise Monitoring Station for Contract nos. HY/2009/15

Station

Description

M2b

Noon Gun Area

M3a

Tung Lo Wan Fire Station

 

4.1.7.        There was no exceedance recorded in this reporting period. The noise complaint was recorded on 5 April 2012. Details of noise monitoring results and graphical presentation can be referred in Appendix 4.1

Contract no. HY/2009/19  Central- Wan Chai Bypass Tunnel (North Point Section) and Island Eastern Corridor Link

4.1.8.        Noise quality monitoring at M4b and M5b have been implemented with respect to HY/2009/19 since the marine bore piling work started on 28 Jan 2012.

4.1.9.        The proposed division of noise monitoring stations for Contract no. HY/2009/19 are summarized in Table 4.4 below:

    Table 4.4          Noise Monitoring Stations for Contract no.  /span>HY/2009/19

Station

Description

M3a

Tung Lo Wan Fire Station

M4b

Victoria Centre

M5b

City Garden

M6

HK Baptist Church Henrietta Secondary School

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4.1.10.    Three limit level exceedances were recorded at M6 on 7 and 12 June 2012 and 24 August 2012 during this reporting quarter. Major traffic jam and no major work activities were observed during monitoring, the exceedances were considered as non-project related. Noise monitoring results measured in this reporting period are reviewed and summarized. Details of graphical presentation can be referred in Appendix 4.1. 

   4.2.          Real Time Noise Monitoring Results

Contract no. HY/2009/11  Central  Wanchai Bypass, North Point Reclamation and

4.2.1          The major work activities for Contract no. HY/2009/11 was confirmed substantial complete by RSS on 4 January 2012. The construction site was handed over to contractor HY/2009/19 on 31 December 2011 and the FEP-01/356/2009 was under application of surrender in this reporting period. The monitoring was temporary suspended since 5 January 2012.

Table 4.5  Real Time Noise Monitoring Station for Contract no. HY/2009/11

District

Station

Description

Tin Hau

RTN1

FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitefield Depot

North Point

RTN2

Oil Street Community Liaison Centre

 

4.2.2          Real time noise monitoring results were reviewed and no project-related Action and Limit level exceedance were recorded in the reporting period. Details of real time noise monitoring results and graphical presentation can be referred to Appendix 4.2

Contract no. HY/2009/19  Central- Wan Chai Bypass Tunnel (North Point Section) and Island Eastern Corridor Link

4.2.3          The proposed division of real time noise monitoring stations are summarized in Table 4.6 below. Real time noise monitoring for the marine bored piling works under contract no. HY/2009/19 was commenced on 28 January 2012.

4.2.4          Real-time noise monitoring at FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitefield Depot commenced external wall renovation since 1 June 2012

 

 

Table 4.6  Real Time Noise Monitoring Station for Contract no. HY/2009/19

District

Station

Description

Tin Hau

RTN1

FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitefield Depot

North Point

RTN2

Oil Street Community Liaison Centre

 

 

 

 

 

4.2.5          Exceedances were recorded between 0700 and 1900 hours, and 1900 and 2300 hours at RTN1 and RTN2 throughout July 2012.  Investigations found that the major noise impacts from 0700 and 1900 hours, and 1900 and 2300 hours were arising from the traffic noise along the Island Eastern Corridor and demolition works near Oil Street Community Liaison Center. In addition, there was no construction activity commenced in these two periods. As such, the exceedances were concluded as not project related.

4.2.6          Exceedances were recorded at RTN2 between 0700 and 1900 hours throughout August 2012. Investigations found that no major noisy activities by the Contractor HY/2009/19 were being performed. The major noise impact was arising from the demolition works near Oil Street Community Liaison Center. As such, the exceedances were concluded as not project related. Details of real time noise monitoring results and graphical presentation can be referred to Appendix 4.2

 /span>

   4.3.          Air Monitoring Results

4.3.1.        Due to extension of site boundary by contractor of HY/2009/19, location of air monitoring station CMA1b  Oil Street Community Liaison Centre has been finely adjusted on 21 April 2012.

4.3.2.        Due to lack of electricity supply, the 24-hr TSP monitoring at the following stations were rescheduled

CMA1b: from 6 Jun to 7 Jun 2012

        /span> /span>from 27 Jul and 20 Aug 2012 to 31 Jul and 21 Aug 2012

CMA2a: from 18 Jun to 19 Jun 2012

        from 27 Jul and 8 Aug 2012 to 28 Jul and 10 Aug 2012

CMA3a: from 10 and 16 Jul to 11 and 18 Jul 2012

CMA5a: from 6 Jun to 7 Jun 2012

        /span>from 4 and 21 Jul to 5 and 24 Jul 2012

        from 20 Aug to 21 Aug 2012

CMA6a: from 8 Aug 2012 to 9 Aug 2012

4.3.3.        Due to adverse weather condition, the 1-hr TSP monitoring at the following stations were rescheduled:

CMA2a: from 9 August 2012 to 11 August 2012

 

Contract no. HY/2009/11  Central   Wanchai Bypass, North Point Reclamation

4.3.4.        The major work activities for Contract no. HY/2009/11 was confirmed substantial complete by RSS on 4 January 2012. The construction site was handed over to contractor HY/2009/19 and the FEP-01/356/2009 was under application of surrender in this reporting period. The monitoring for the contract was temporary suspended on 6 January 2012.

4.3.5.        The proposed division of air monitoring stations is summarized in Table 4.7 below.

Table 4.7  Air Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/11

Station

Description

CMA1b

Oil Street Community Liaison Centre

CMA2a

Causeway Bay Community Centre

 

4.3.6.        No exceedance was recorded in the reporting period. Details of air monitoring results and graphical presentation can be referred in Appendix 4.2.

Contract no. HK/2009/01 - Wan Chai Development Phase II  Central –Wanchai Bypass at HKCEC

4.3.7.        Air monitoring was commenced on 1 April 2011 in response to the commencement of the land-filling work for Contract no. HK/2009/01. The proposed division of air monitoring stations are summarized in Table 4.8  below. No exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.

Table 4.8   Air Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HK/2009/01

Station

Description

CMA5a

Children Playgrounds opposite to Pedestrian Plaza

CMA6a

WDII PRE Site Office *

 

Contract no. HK/2009/02 - Wan Chai Development Phase II  Central  Wan Chai Bypass at WanChai East

4.3.8.        Air monitoring was commenced in mid-January 2011 for the land-filling work for Contract no. HK/2009/02. The proposed division of air monitoring stations is summarized in Table 4.9 below. No exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.

Table 4.9   Air Monitoring Station for Contract no. HK/2009/02

Station

Description

CMA4a

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

 

Contract no. HY/2009/15 - Central-Wanchai Bypass  Tunnel (Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter Section)

4.3.9.        Air monitoring was commenced on 15 March 2011 for the land filling work for Contract no. HY/2009/15.  /span>The proposed division of air monitoring stations are summarized in Table 4.10 below. No exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.

Table 4.10 Air Monitoring Station for Contract no. HY/2009/15

Station

Description

CMA3a

CWB site office at Wanchai Waterfront Promenade

 

Contract no. HY/2009/19 –Central- Wan Chai Bypass Tunnel (North Point Section) and Island Eastern Corridor Link

4.3.10.    Air monitoring at CMA1b and CMA2a have been implemented with respect to HY/2009/19 since the marine bore piling works started on 28 Jan 12. No exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.

4.3.11.    The proposed division of air monitoring stations is summarized in Table 4.11 below.

Table 4.11 Air Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/19

Station

Description

CMA1b

Oil Street Community Liaison Centre

CMA2a

Causeway Bay Community Centre

4.3.12.    The odour patrol along the odour route with 7 sniffing locations was conducted by a qualified odour patrol member on 9, 27 July and 13, 23 August 2012 at the concerned hours (afternoon for higher daily temperature). The odour intensity detected at OP4 was found to be level 2 on 9 and 27 July 2012 which triggered Action Level. After investigation, the exceedances were likely to be possible in relation to the sewage from outfall which was considered as not work-related under the Project.


 

4.4     Water Monitoring Results

Contract no. HY/2009/11  Central   Wanchai Bypass, North Point Reclamation

4.4.1.        The major work activities for Contract no. HY/2009/11 was confirmed substantial complete by RSS on 4 January 2012. The construction site was handed over to contractor HY/2009/19 on 31 December 2011 and the FEP-01/356/2009 was valid in this reporting period.

4.4.2.        Water quality monitoring for Contract no. HY/2009/11 was commenced on 19 March 2010. The proposed division of water monitoring stations for Contract no. HY/2009/11 is summarized in Table 4.12 below:

Table 4.12 Water Monitoring Stations for Contract no.  /span>HY/2009/11

Station Ref.

Location

Easting

Northing

WSD Salt Water Intake

WSD9

Tai Wan

837921.0

818330.0

WSD10

Cha Kwo Ling

841900.9

817700.1

WSD15

Sai Wan Ho

841110.4

816450.1

WSD17

Quarry Bay

839790.3

817032.2

Cooling Water Intake

C8

City Garden

837970.6

816957.3

C9

Provident Garden

838355.0

817116.6

      Remarks: WSD9, WSD10, WSD15, WSD17. C8 and C9 water monitoring finished on 6 Feb 2012.

 

Contract no. HK/2009/01 - Wan Chai Development Phase II  Central –Wanchai Bypass at HKCEC

4.4.3.        Water quality monitoring for Contract no. HK/2009/01 was commenced on 23 July 2010. The proposed division of water monitoring stations is summarized in Table 4.13 below.

Table 4.13 Water Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HK/2009/01

Station Ref.

Location

Easting

Northing

WSD Salt Water Intake

WSD7

Kowloon South

834150.0

818300.3

WSD19

Sheung Wan

833415.0

816771.0

WSD20

Kennedy Town

830750.6

816030.3

Cooling Water Intake

C1

HKCEC Extension

835885.6

816223.0

C2

Telecom House

835647.9

815864.4

C3

HKCEC Phase I

835836.2

815910.0

C4e

Wan Chai Tower and Great Eagle Centre (Eastern)

835932.8

815888.2

C4w

Wan Chai Tower and Great Eagle Centre (Western)

835629.8

815889.2

Remarks:

- The water monitoring stations for the dredging works under Contract No. HK/2009/01 should also include WSD9, WSD17, WSD 21 and C5 if water quality monitoring at these locations have not been carried out by others. Similarly, the water monitoring stations for the dredging works under Contract No. HK/2009/02 should also include WSD7, WSD9, WSD17, WSD 19, C1, C2, C3 and C4 if water quality monitoring at these locations have not been carried out by others.

     -   WSD7 and WSD20 water quality monitoring were temporarily suspended since 27 Apr 2012.

 

Contract no. HK/2009/02 - Wan Chai Development Wan Chai Development Phase II  Central  Wan Chai Bypass at WanChai East

4.4.4.        Water quality monitoring for Contract no. HK/2009/02 was commenced on 8 July 2010. The proposed division of water monitoring stations is summarized in Table 4.14 below.

Table 4.14 Water Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HK/2009/02

Station Ref.

Location

Easting

Northing

WSD Salt Water Intake

WSD21

Wan Chai

836220.8

815940.1

WSD9

Sheung Wan

833415.0

816771.0

WSD17

Kennedy Town

830750.6

816030.3

Cooling Water Intake

C5e

Sun Hung Kai Centre (Eastern)

836250.1

815932.2

C5w

Sun Hung Kai Centre (Western)

836248.1

815933.2

Remarks:

-          The water monitoring stations for the dredging works under Contract No. HK/2009/01 should also include WSD9, WSD17, WSD 21 and C5 if water quality monitoring at these locations have not been carried out by others. Similarly, the water monitoring stations for the dredging works under Contract No. HK/2009/02 should also include WSD7, WSD9, WSD17, WSD 19, C1, C2, C3 and C4 if water quality monitoring at these locations has not been carried out by others.

-          Water quality monitoring at WSD9 and WSD 17 was implemented with respect to HK/2009/02 from 8 Feb 2012.

Contract no. HK/2010/06 - Wan Chai Development Phase II  Central –Wanchai Bypass over MTR Tsuen Wan Line

4.4.5.        Water monitoring for Contract no. HK/2010/06 was commenced on 8 March 2011. The proposed division of water monitoring stations are summarized in Table 4.15 below.

Table 4.15 Water Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HK/2010/06

Station Ref.

Location

Easting

Northing

Cooling Water Intake

C2

Telecom House

835647.9

815864.4

 

Contract no. HY/2009/15 - Central-Wanchai Bypass  Tunnel (Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter Section)

4.4.6.        Due to the commencement of the maintenance dredging on 10 November 2010, water quality monitoring for Contract no. HY/2009/15 was commenced on 9 November 2010. The proposed division of water monitoring stations is summarized in Table 4.16 below.

Table 4.16 Water Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/15

Station Ref.

Location

Easting

Northing

Cooling Water Intake

C6

Excelsior Hotel

837009.6

815999.3

C7

Windsor House

837193.7

816150

Remarks: -    The cessation of seawater intake operation for C6 was confirmed on 17 May 2011, the water monitoring at C6 was then terminated since 17 May 2011.

Contract no. HY/2009/19  Central- Wan Chai Bypass Tunnel (North Point Section) and Island Eastern Corridor Link

4.4.7.        Due to the commencement of the marine bored piling on 28 Jan 2012, water quality monitoring for Contract no. HY/2009/19 was commenced on 28 Jan 2012. The proposed division of water monitoring stations are summarized in Table 4.17 below.

Table 4.17  Water Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/19

Station Ref.

Location

Easting

Northing

Cooling Water Intake

C8

City Garden

837970.6

816957.3

C9

Provident Garden

838355.0

817116.6

      Remarks: C8 and C9 water monitoring commenced on 28 Jan 2012.

4.4.8.        During the weekly site inspection for HY/2009/15 on 10 July 2012 and further inspection on 11 July 2012, it was found that the seawall blocks on the south side of TCBR1E (TS1) have been removed before all dredging works have been completed. The contractor has immediately surrounded the seawall gap with silt curtains and stopped the relevant dredging works on 12 July 2012. No action or limit level exceedance was found during the water quality monitoring on 9 or 11 July 2012. The contractor has promised to provide double layer silt curtains and geotextile to act as temporary seawall and covered the sloping seawall with geotextile, and would provide a full incident report. A self water quality monitoring was conducted on 15 July 2012 to indicate the effectiveness of the double silt curtain layers and would perform each time during dredging operations. The results from the self water quality monitoring showed that the suspended solids, turbidity and dissolved oxygen level outside the double silt curtain layers were not affected by the dredging activities inside the silt curtain layers.

4.4.9.        Due to a series of celebratory activities relating to the Anniversary of the Establishment of HKSAR to be held at the HKCEC and security search conducted at work sites of the HKCEC, the water quality monitoring at C1, C2, C4e and C4w WQM stations in ebb and flood tides were temporary suspended on 30 June 2012.

4.4.10.    Due to the adverse weather condition (e.g. Amber Rainstorm signal or Strong wind signal No.3 or above) were hoisted on 30 June 2012, 5 and 25 July 2012 and 11 and 17 August 2012 , water quality monitoring at ebb tide were cancelled.

4.4.11.    Due to the adverse weather condition (e.g. Amber Rainstorm signal or Strong wind signal No.3 or above) was hoisted on 23 July 2012, water quality monitoring at flood and ebb tide were cancelled.

4.4.12.    Based on the joint inspection on 4 Jan 2012 for the NPR area, the 4-week water quality monitoring at WSD9, WSD10, WSD15, WSD17, C8, C9 to confirm no water deterioration with respect to NPR was commenced since 7 Jan 2012 and it was completed on 6 February 2012.

4.4.13.    Water quality monitoring at WSD10 and WSD15 was temporary suspended while water quality monitoring at WSD9 and WSD17 was implemented with respect to HK/2009/02 from 8 Feb 12 onwards;

4.4.14.    Water quality monitoring at C8 and C9 have been implemented with respect to HY/2009/19 since the marine bore piling work started on 28 Jan 12.

4.4.15.    Based on the safety concern when external façade refurbishment was conducted by contractor employed by Provident Center (C9) between 9 January 2012 to 30 July 2012 which caused to the inaccessibility of sampling either land and marine since 3 Feb 2012, there is a fine adjustment of the sampling location of water quality monitoring at C9 since 10 March 2012 to the closest accessible point prior to the completion of the external façade refurbishment work.

4.4.16.    With respect to the trial dredging at WCR2 was scheduled on 20, 22, 24, 25 March and 1, 3 , 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20 Apr and 3 May 2012, on-going water quality monitoring results at WSD21 during this period was checked and indicated that there was no contribution due to the trial dredging operation.  Enhanced review of water quality around WCR2 was also implemented and no deterioration in the water quality was observed.

4.4.17.    Due to the access of water monitoring station at WSD19 was blocked by LCSD construction works from 3 April 2012 to 2 May 2012 and lead to the inaccessibility of sampling either land and marine, there is a fine adjustment of the sampling point of WSD 19 since 5 April 2012 to the closest accessible point prior to the completion of the construction activities.

4.4.18.    Due to the dredging works for Cross Harbour Water Mains from Wan Chai to Tsim Sha Tsui- DP6 was completed on 26 March 2012, the temporary suspension of impact water quality monitoring at WSD7 and WSD20 after 27 April 2012 for the water quality monitoring at WSD7 and WSD20 have been monitored for 4-week period after the completion of DP6 to confirm no water deterioration.

4.4.19.    As per the meeting with the representative of Excelsior Hotel and World Trade Centre on 17 May 2011, they confirmed that the seawater intake for The Excelsior was no longer in use and replaced by the connected permanent water supply from WSD pipelines since 11 January 2011. Thus, the impact water quality monitoring for the cooling intake - C6 was terminated effective from 26 May 2011. 

4.4.20.    24 hours monitoring of turbidity at the cooling water intakes at C7 was conducted. With respect to the seawall collapsing at TS4 on 17 November 2011, the 24 hours turbidity monitoring and was kept in November 2011. Since the reinstating the seawall was completed on 13 January 2012 and no any water deterioration was performed, 24 hour turbidity monitoring was then suspended on 27 January 2012.

4.4.21.    The enhanced water quality monitoring at C6, C7, Ex-WPCWA-SW and Ex-WPCWA-SE was commenced on 13 January 2011.  /span>No project-related exceedances was recorded in the daily SS monitoring and 24 hours turbidity monitoring.

4.4.22.    Water monitoring results measured in this reporting period are reviewed and summarized in Table 4.18. Details of water quality monitoring results and graphical presentation can be referred in Appendix 4.3.

Table 4.18 Summary of Water Quality Monitoring Exceedances in Reporting period

 

Contract no.

Water Monitoring Station

Mid-flood

Mid-ebb

DO

Turbidity

SS

DO

Turbidity

SS

AL

LL

AL

LL

AL

LL

AL

LL

AL

LL

AL

LL

HY/2009/11

WSD9

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Monitoring finished on

6 Feb 2012

WSD10

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

 

WSD15

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

 

WSD17

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

 

C8

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

 

C9

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

HK/2009/01

WSD19

0

0

0

1

1

0

1

0

0

1

1

0

 

C1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

 

C3

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

 

C4e

0

0

0

0

1

0

1

0

0

0

1

0

 

C4w

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

Monitoring finished on 27 April 2012

WSD20

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

WSD7

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

HK/2009/01

& HK/2010/06

C2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

0

0

0

HK/2009/02

C5e

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

 

C5w

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

1

0

1

Monitoring started on

8 Feb 2012

WSD21

0

0

0

1

2

3

2

0

0

0

0

0

WSD9

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

0

0

0

0

 

WSD17

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

HY/2009/15

C7

1

0

0

0

0

0

3

1

0

0

1

0

HY/2009/19

Monitoring started on 28 Jan 2012

C8

0

0

0

1

0

0

1

0

0

3

1

1

C9

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

Total

3

0

0

3

8

3

10

5

0

5

5

2

Remarks: -    The cessation of seawater intake operation for C6 was confirmed on 17 May 2011, the water monitoring at C6 was then terminated since 17 May 2011.

         /span>-  WSD9 and WSD17 were implemented with respect to HK/2009/02 from 8 Feb 2012.

-  /span>4-week water quality monitoring at WSD9, WSD10, WSD15, WSD17, C8 and C9 were completed on 6 Feb 2012.

-   C8 and C9 were implemented with respect to HY/2009/19 from 28 Jan 2012.

-   WSD7 and WSD20 were temporarily suspended from 27 Apr 2012

-   The total number of water exceedances in August had been revised.

 

4.4.23.    Enhanced DO monitoring at 4 monitoring stations in Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter and Ex-Public Cargo Works Area was conducted three days per week during the reporting period. The action and limit level exceedances of water quality monitoring are summarized in Table 4.18a.

4.4.24.    Due to the enforcement of Amber Rainstorm Warning Signal on 16, 20 and 27 April 2012, the ebb tide Enhanced DO water monitoring on 16, 20 and 27 April 2012 were cancelled. 

Table 4.18a   Summary of Enhanced Dissolved Oxygen Monitoring Exceedances in Reporting period

Contract no.

Water Monitoring Station

Mid-flood

Mid-ebb

DO

DO

AL

LL

AL

LL

HY/2009/15

C6

0

0

2

0

C7

3

0

3

2

Ex-WPCWA SW

1

0

0

5

Ex-WPCWA SE

7

2

5

10

Total

11

2

10

17

 

4.4.25.    There was no exceedance in this reporting period are reviewed and summarized. Details of graphical presentation can be referred in Appendix 4.3.

4.5     /span>Waste Monitoring Results

Contract no. HY/2009/11  Central   Wanchai Bypass, North Point Reclamation

4.5.1.        The major work activities for Contract no. HY/2009/11 was confirmed substantial complete by RSS on 4 January 2012. Therefore, no C&D waste was generated.

Table 4.19 Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2009/11

Waste Type

Quantity this quarter

Cumulative Quantity-to-Date

Disposal / Dumping Grounds

Inert C&D materials disposed, m3

NIL

NIL

N/A

Inert C&D materials recycled, m3

NIL

NIL

N/A

Non-inert C&D materials disposed, m3

NIL

692.255

 

SENT Landfill

Non-inert C&D materials recycled, m3

NIL

NIL

N/A

Chemical waste disposed, kg

N/A

N/A

N/A

Marine Sediment (Type 1  Open Sea Disposal), m3

0

(Bulk Volume)

89,500

(Bulk Volume)

South of Cheung Chau

Marine Sediment (Type 1  Open Sea Disposal (Dedicate Sites) & Type 2  Confined Marine Disposal), m3

0

 /span>(Bulk Volume)

129,200

 /span>(Bulk Volume)

East of Sha Chau

 

4.5.2.        There was no marine sediment disposed and no dredging work undertaken in the reporting period. Contractor submitted a letter dated 20 July 2011 to confirm that the dredging works and dumping operation were completed.

Contract no. HK/2009/01 - Wan Chai Development Phase II  Central –Wanchai Bypass at HKCEC

4.5.3.        Inert and non-inert C&D waste was disposed of for the site preparation works in this reporting period. Details of the waste flow table are summarized in Table 4.20.

Table 4.20 Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HK/2009/01

Waste Type

Quantity this quarter

Cumulative Quantity-to-Date

Disposal / Dumping Grounds

Inert C&D materials disposed, m3

175.775

22245.42

 

TKO137, TM38

Inert C&D materials recycled, m3

4589.54

4979.5

N/A

Non-inert C&D materials disposed, m3

190.48

942.88

SENT Landfill

Non-inert C&D materials recycled, kg

11259

151143

N/A

Chemical waste disposed, kg

870

7200

N/A

Marine Sediment (Type 1  Open Sea Disposal) , m3

0

91164.2

(Bulk Volume)

South of Cheung Chau

Marine Sediment (Type 1  Open Sea Disposal (Dedicate Sites) & Type 2  Confined Marine Disposal) , m3

0

43018

(Bulk Volume)

East of Cha Chau

 

Dredged Sediment Requiring Type 3  Special Treatment / Disposal contained in Geosynthetic Containers

0

5613

(Bulk Volume)

East of Cha Chau

Remarks: Contractor clarified and updated waste flow table for the reporting month of July

 

4.5.4.        There was no marine sediment disposed in the reporting period.

Contract no. HK/2009/02 - Wan Chai Development Phase II  Central  Wan Chai Bypass at WanChai East

4.5.5.        Inert and non-inert C&D waste was disposed of for the site preparation works in this reporting period. Details of the waste flow table are summarized in Table 4.21.

Table 4.21 Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HK/2009/02

Waste Type

Quantity this quarter

Cumulative Quantity-to-Date

Disposal / Dumping Grounds

Inert C&D materials disposed, m3

34,168

174,298

TKO137/ TM 38

Inert C&D materials recycled, m3

18,161

18,161

N/A

Non-inert C&D materials disposed, m3

134

586

SENT Landfill

Non-inert C&D materials recycled, m3

NIL

NIL

N/A

Chemical waste disposed, kg

535

4,186

N/A

Marine Sediment (Type 1  Open Sea Disposal), m3

NIL

 

154,827

(Bulk Volume)

South of Cheung Chau

 

Marine Sediment (Type 1  Open Sea Disposal (Dedicate Sites) & Type 2  Confined Marine Disposal), m3

NIL

 

114,464

(Bulk Volume)

 

East of Sha Chau

4.5.6.        There was no marine sediment disposed in this reporting period.

Contract no. HY/2009/15 - Central-Wanchai Bypass  Tunnel (Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter Section)

4.5.7.        Inert and non-inert C&D waste was disposed of for the site preparation works in this reporting period. Details of the waste flow table are summarized in Table 4.22.

Table 4.22 Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2009/15

Waste Type

Quantity this quarter

Cumulative Quantity-to-Date

Disposal / Dumping Grounds

Inert C&D materials disposed, m3

NIL

141579.2

Tuen Mun Area 38

NIL

65216

TKO137 FB

Inert C&D materials recycled, m3

NIL

184.0

To Contract HY/2009/11

NIL

304

Ex-PCWA

 

NIL

111.9

TS4

Non-inert C&D materials disposed, m3

NIL

252.2

SENT Landfill

 

Non-inert C&D materials recycled, kg

NIL

299361.5

N/A

Chemical waste disposed, kg

NIL

8,200

N/A

Marine Sediment (Type 1  Open Sea Disposal) , m3

38,429

 

96,877

 /span>(Bulk Volume)

South of Cheung Chau

Marine Sediment (Type 1  Open Sea Disposal (Dedicate Sites) & Type 2  Confined Marine Disposal) , m3

20,943

 

207,285

 /span>(Bulk Volume)

 

East of Sha Chau

Marine Sediment (Type 3  Special Treatment / Disposal contained in Geosynthetic Containers)

0

 

7,050

(Bulk Volume)

 

East of Sha Chau

 

4.5.8.        There were marine sediments Type 1- Open Sea Disposal, Type 1- Open Sea Disposal (Dedicate Sites) & Type 2-Confined Marine Disposal dredging from bore-piling casing in the reporting month.

Contract no. HK/2010/06 - Wan Chai Development Phase II  Central –Wanchai Bypass over MTR Tsuen Wan Line

4.5.9.        Inert C&D waste was disposed of for the site preparation works in this reporting period. Details of the waste flow table are summarized in Table 4.23.

Table 4.23 Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HK/2010/06

Waste Type

Quantity this month

Cumulative Quantity-to-Date

Disposal / Dumping Grounds

Inert C&D materials disposed, m3

NIL

11027.83

Tuen Mun Area 38

Inert C&D materials recycled, m3

266.8

266.8

N/A

Non-inert C&D materials disposed, m3

NIL

NIL

N/A

Non-inert C&D materials recycled, kg

366

1374.5

N/A

Chemical waste disposed, L

0

600

N/A

Marine Sediment (Type 1  Open Sea Disposal), m3

0

 /span>(Bulk Volume)

3,694

(Bulk Volume)

South Cheung Chau

Marine Sediment (Type 1  Open Sea Disposal (Dedicate Sites) & Type 2  Confined Marine Disposal) , m3

0

(Bulk Volume)

12,297

(Bulk Volume)

East Sha Chau

 


 

4.5.10.    There was no marine sediment disposed in the reporting period.

Contract no. HY/2009/19  Central- WanChai Bypass Tunnel (North Point Section) and Island Eastern Corridor Link

4.5.11.    There was no project-related waste disposal in the reporting period.

Waste Type

Quantity this month

Cumulative Quantity-to-Date

Disposal / Dumping Grounds

Inert C&D materials disposed, m3

36585.7

36585.7

Tuen Mun Area 38

Inert C&D materials recycled, m3

NIL

NIL

N/A

Non-inert C&D materials disposed, m3

55.97

55.97

N/A

Non-inert C&D materials recycled, kg

NIL

NIL

N/A

Chemical waste disposed, L

0.29

0.29

N/A

Marine Sediment (Type 1  Open Sea Disposal), m3

NIL

NIL

South Cheung Chau

Marine Sediment (Type 1  Open Sea Disposal (Dedicate Sites) & Type 2  Confined Marine Disposal) , m3

105

105

East Sha Chau

 

5.     Compliance Audit

5.0.1.        The Event Action Plan for construction noise, air quality and water quality are presented in Appendix 5.1.

5.1.               Noise Monitoring

5.1.1          Three limit level exceedances were recorded at M6 on 7 and 12 June 2012 and 24 August 2012 during this reporting quarter. Major traffic jam and no major work activities were observed during monitoring, the exceedances were considered as non-project related. Noise monitoring results measured in this reporting period are reviewed and summarized. Details of graphical presentation can be referred in Appendix 4.1. 

5.2.               Real-time Noise Monitoring

5.2.1          Exceedances were recorded at RTN1 and RTN2 between 0700 and 1900 hours, and 1900 and 2300 hours throughout the July reporting month.  Investigations found that the major noise impacts from 0700 and 1900 hours, and 1900 and 2300 hours were arising from the traffic noise along the Island Eastern Corridor and demolition works near Oil Street Community Liaison Center. In addition, there was no construction activity commenced in these two periods.  /span>As such, the exceedances were concluded as not project related.

5.2.2          Exceedances were recorded at RTN2, between 0700 and 1900 hours throughout the August reporting month. Investigations found that no major noisy activities by the Contractor HY/2009/19 were being performed. The major noise impact was arising from the demolition works near Oil Street Community Liaison Center. As such, the exceedances were concluded as not project related.

5.3.               Air Monitoring

5.3.1.        No exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.

5.4.               Water Quality Monitoring

5.4.1.        The summary of water quality exceedances recorded in reporting period is presented in the Table 5.1 and Table 5.1a.

Table 5.1  Summary of Water Quality Monitoring Exceedances in Reporting period

 

Contract no.

Water Monitoring Station

Mid-flood

Mid-ebb

DO

Turbidity

SS

DO

Turbidity

SS

AL

LL

AL

LL

AL

LL

AL

LL

AL

LL

AL

LL

HY/2009/11

WSD9

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

Monitoring finished on

6 Feb 2012

WSD10

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

 

WSD15

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

 

WSD17

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

 

C8

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

 

C9

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

HK/2009/01

WSD19

0

0

0

1

1

0

1

0

0

1

1

0

 

C1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

 

C3

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

 

C4e

0

0

0

0

1

0

1

0

0

0

1

0

 

C4w

2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

Monitoring finished on 27 April 2012

WSD20

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

WSD7

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

HK/2009/01

& HK/2010/06

C2

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

2

0

0

0

0

HK/2009/02

C5e

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

0

0

 

C5w

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

1

0

1

Monitoring started on

8 Feb 2012

WSD21

0

0

0

1

2

3

2

0

0

0

0

0

WSD9

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

1

0

0

0

0

 

WSD17

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

HY/2009/15

C7

1

0

0

0

0

0

3

1

0

0

1

0

HY/2009/19

Monitoring started on 28 Jan 2012

C8

0

0

0

1

0

0

1

0

0

3

1

1

C9

0

0

0

0

0

0

1

0

0

0

0

0

Total

3

0

0

3

8

3

10

5

0

5

5

2

 

Remarks: -    The cessation of seawater intake operation for C6 was confirmed on 17 May 2011, the water monitoring at C6 was then terminated since 17 May 2011.

         /span>-   /span>WSD9 and WSD17 were implemented with respect to HK/2009/02 from 8 Feb 2012.

-  4-week water quality monitoring at WSD9, WSD10, WSD15, WSD17, C8 and C9 were completed on 6 Feb 2012.

-   C8 and C9 were implemented with respect to HY/2009/19 from 28 Jan 2012.

-   WSD7 and WSD20 were temporary suspended since 27 April 2012

-   The total number of water exceedance in August had been reviewed.

 

5.4.2.        All exceedances in Table 5.1 have been investigated and there was no project-related exceedance.

Table 5.1a    Summary of Enhanced Dissolved Oxygen Monitoring Exceedances in Reporting period

Contract no.

Water Monitoring Station

Mid-flood

Mid-ebb

DO

DO

AL

LL

AL

LL

HY/2009/15

C6

0

0

2

0

C7

3

0

3

2

Ex-WPCWA SW

1

0

0

5

Ex-WPCWA SE

7

2

5

10

Total

11

2

10

17

 

5.4.3.        All exceedances in Table 5.1a have been investigated and were considered unlikely to be related to project works. The low DO levels were possible in relation to the low flow and recorded low water depth. In view that no odour nuisance was detected during monitoring, the DO exceedances were considered not related to the Project. These DO exceedances were considered as the natural variation and not related to the Project works.

5.5.               Site Audit

5.5.1.        There was non-compliance from the site audits in the reporting month of August 2012 in Contract HY/2009/15. During environmental site inspections conducted during the reporting period, minor deficiencies were noted.

5.6.               Review of the Reasons for and the Implications of Non-compliance

5.6.1          During the reporting month of August 2012, contractor of HY/2009/15 has failed to demonstrate compliance with the conditions set in FEP-04/356/2009 and relevant conditions  /span>in EP-356/2009 for the temporary reclamation removal operations at TCBR1E (TS1).  /span>Contractor was unable to provide a proper method statement with respect to the change in works circumstance, and the Contractor was unable to effectively mitigate the impact due to non-compliance such that muddy boom recurrence occurred and dispersed into Victoria Harbour.

5.7.               Summary of action taken in the event of and follow-up on non-compliance

5.7.1          Warning letters from ETL regarding the situation at TS1 were issued to the contractor of HY/2009/15 on multiple occasions with recommended mitigation measures, and the contractor has immediately deployed silt curtains to conceal the seawall gaps.

5.7.2          As removal dredging and barge mooring operations were anticipated to be performed at the southern side of TS1, ETL requested that daily self water quality tests during removal dredging operations, also pilot test for mooring operations, to demonstrate the effectiveness of the mitigation measures during the operation and to demonstrate the operation itself would not cause substantial water quality impact, should be performed before the mooring operations. These tests were requested to prove whether conditions set in FEP-04/356/2009 and relevant conditions EP-356/2009 are fully complied.

5.7.3          Water samplings for self water quality tests were collected at locations inside and outside the silt curtains during removal dredging operations. This was to demonstrate whether the double silt curtains could effectively hold back silty water during removal dredging operations.

5.7.4          Water samplings for pilot test were collected inside and outside the double silt curtains before and after the mooring operations. This was to demonstrate whether the double silt curtains could effectively hold back silty water during removal mooring operations, and if high turbid would be generated during the mooring operations.

5.7.5          On 15 July 2012, a successful self water quality test was performed by the contractor.

5.7.6          Pilot tests were carried out on 27 July, 2, 7 and 20 Aug 2012 to demonstrate the compliance of barge mooring operations with the conditions set in FEP-04/356/2009 and EP-356/2009, but none of the pilot test was successful. 

5.7.7          It is concluded that the self water quality tests proved the effectiveness of the mitigation measures, but the pilot tests were a failure and the contractor cannot demonstrate their ability to comply with the conditions set in FEP-04/356/2009 and EP-356/2009.

5.7.8          ETL then strongly recommended the Contractor to follow the following points for future activities. First, the Contractor should request for RSS inspections for confirmation of implementation of mitigation measures before any commencement of work activities that are governed by the EP. Second, if there is any site mitigation measure not confirmed by RSS for fulfilling the agreed method statements, contractor shall not commence any environmentally sensitive construction activities (e.g. dredging, filling, mooring or any works related to temporary reclamation) unless such site mitigation measures have been properly reviewed by both ET and IEC. Third, the revised site mitigation measures should be reviewed and consented by both ET and IEC before implementation.

5.7.9          The Contractor and RSS agreed on the above points and the Contractor submitted Investigation Report regarding the incident at TS1, Rectification Plan, Preventive Action Plan and revised Method Statement on 7 September 2012.

.

6.     Complaints, Notification of Summons and Prosecution

6.0.1.        There was one water impact complaint received in this reporting period.

6.0.2.        The details of cumulative complaint log and summary of complaints are presented in Appendix 6.1.

6.0.3.        No notification of summons or prosecution was received in the reporting period. Cumulative statistic on complaints and successful prosecutions are summarized in Table 6.1 and Table 6.2 respectively.

 

Table 6.1  Cumulative Statistics on Complaints

Reporting Period

No. of Complaints

Commencement works (Mar 2010) to last reporting period

26

June 2012- August 2012

1

Project-to-Date

27

 

Table 6.2  Cumulative Statistics on Successful Prosecutions

Environmental Parameters

Cumulative No. Brought Forward

No. of Successful Prosecutions this quarter (Offence Date)

Cumulative No. Project-to-Date

Air

-

0

0

Noise

-

0

0

Water

-

0

0

Waste

-

0

0

Total

-

0

0

 

 

 

7.         Cumulative Construction Impact due to the Concurrent Projects

7.0.1.        According to Condition 3.4 of the EP-356/2009, this section addresses the relevant cumulative construction impact due to the concurrent activities of the current projects including the Central Reclamation Phase III, Central-Wanchai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link projects.

7.0.2.        According to the Monthly EM&A report (July 2012) of Central Reclamation Phase III (CRIII), drainage work, building construction works and pipe works were performed in the reporting period. The water quality monitoring was completed in October 2011 and no exceedance was recorded for air and noise monitoring. It can be concluded that cumulative construction impact due to the concurrent activities of the current projects with the Central Reclamation Phase III (CRIII) was insignificant.

7.0.3.        According to the construction programme of Wan Chai Development Phase II, Central-Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link projects, the major construction activities at Reclamation Shoreline Sub-zones under Wan Chai Development Phase II were the dredging and filling at HKCEC3w, dredging at submarine sewage pipelines, reinstatement of seawall block construction at TCBR1W and marine bored piling at MTR Tunnel Crossing in the reporting month. The major environmental impact was water quality impact at North Point, Causeway Bay and Wan Chai.

7.0.4.        The major environmental impacts generated from the reclamation work at Central Reclamation Phase III were only located along the coastline of Central and Admiralty. As no project related exceedance was recorded in the Project, it was considered no adverse environmental impact caused by the Project works. Thus, it is evaluated the cumulative construction impact was insignificant.

 

8.     Conclusion

8.0.1.        The EM&A programme was carried out in accordance with the EM&A Manual requirements, minor alterations to the programme proposed were made in response to changing circumstances.

8.0.2.        One non-compliance was noted and no prosecution was received during the reporting period.

8.0.3.        The construction programmes of individual contracts are provided in Appendix 7.1.