Contract No: HK/2009/05

Wanchai Development Phase II and Central Wanchai Bypass

Sampling, Field Measurement and Testing Work (Stage 1)

Environmental Permit no. EP-364/2009/A,

Further Evironmental permit nos. fep-01/364/2009, fep-02/364/2009, FEP-03/364/2009, FEP-04/364/2009/A, FEP-05/364/2009/A, FEp-06/364/2009/a and FEp-07/364/2009/a

Quarterly Environmental Monitoring

and Audit Report

- Septemeber 2011 to november 2011 -

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:
	6 January 2012

Table of contents

1. Introduction. 1

1.1 Scope of the Report 1

1.2 Structure of the Report 1

2. Project Background. 2

2.1 Background. 2

2.2 Scope of the Project and Site Description. 2

2.3 Division of the Project Responsibility. 3

2.4 Project Organization and Contact Personnel 4

2.5 Principal Work and Activities. 6

3. Monitoring Requirements. 9

3.1. Noise Monitoring. 9

3.2. Air Monitoring. 10

4. Monitoring Results. 13

4.1. Noise Monitoring Results. 13

4.2. Real Time Noise Monitoring Results. 16

4.3. Air Monitoring Results. 17

4.4. Waste Monitoring Results. 20

5. Compliance Audit. 23

5.1. Noise Monitoring. 23

5.2. Air Monitoring. 24

5.3. Site Audit 25

5.4. Review of the Reasons for and the Implications of Non-compliance. 25

5.5. Summary of action taken in the event of and follow-up on non-compliance. 25

6. Complaints, Notification of Summons and Prosecution. 28

7. Cumulative Construction Impact due to the Concurrent Projects. 31

8. Conclusion. 31

lIST OF TABLES

Table I Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/17

Table II Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/18

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

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

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

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/2009/17

Table 2.5 Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/18

Table 2.6 Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2009/01

Table 2.7 Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2009/02

Table 2.8 Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/15

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

Table 3.1 Noise Monitoring Station

Table 3.2 Real Time Noise Monitoring Station

Table 3.3 Air Monitoring Stations

Table 4.1 Noise Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/17

Table 4.2 Noise Monitoring Station for Contract no. HY/2009/18

Table 4.3 Noise Monitoring Stations for Contract nos. HK/2009/01 and HK/2009/02

Table 4.4 Noise Monitoring Station for Contract nos. HY/2009/15

Table 4.5 Noise Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/19

Table 4.6 Real Time Noise Monitoring Station for Contract no. HY/2009/17

Table 4.7 Real Time Noise Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/19

Table 4.8 Air Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/17

Table 4.7 Air Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/18

Table 4.10 Air Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HK/2009/01

Table 4.11 Air Monitoring Station for Contract no. HK/2009/02

Table 4.12 Air Monitoring Station for Contract no. HY/2009/15

Table 4.13 Air Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/19

Table 4.14 Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2009/17

Table 4.15 Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HK/2009/01

Table 4.16 Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HK/2009/02

Table 4.17 Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2009/18

Table 4.18 Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2009/15

Table 4.19 Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2009/19

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 Results and Graphical Presentations

Appendix 4.2 Real-time Noise Monitoring Results and Graphical Presentations

Appendix 4.3 Air Quality Monitoring Results and Graphical Presentations

Appendix 4.4 Revised graphical real time noise monitoring results

Appendix 5.1 Event Action Plans

Appendix 6.1 Complaint Log

Appendix 6.2 Notification of Exceedance

Appendix 8.1 Construction Programme of Individual Contracts

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. This is the Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) Quarterly Report  /span> September 2011  November 2011 specific for Environmental Permit no. EP-364/2009/A, Further Environmental Permit nos. FEP-01/364/2009, FEP-02-364/2009, FEP-03-364/2009, FEP-04/364/2009/A, FEP-05/364/2009/A, FEP-06/364/2009/A and FEP-07/364/2009/A. The EM&A report is prepared by the Environmental Team (ET) employed under Contract No. HK/2009/05 –Wanchai Development Phase II and Central Wanchai Bypass. This report presents the environmental monitoring and audit findings and information during the period from 28th September 2011 to 27th November 2011. The cut-off date of reporting is at 27th of each reporting quarter.

2. In the reporting period, the principal work activities of individual contracts are included as follows:

Contract no. HY/2009/17 - Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) at FEHD Whitfield Depot - Advanced piling works under FEP-03/364/2009

Major construction activities for Contract no. HK/2009/17 have been commenced on 5 October 2010. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HY/2009/17 are summarized as below:

Table I Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/17

September 2011	October 2011	November 2011
Ÿ ELS works for basement construction for pile cap construction	Ÿ ELS works for basement construction for pile cap construction	Ÿ ELS works for basement construction for pile cap construction

Contract no. HY/2009/18 - Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) - Central Interchange under FEP-05/364/2009/A

Major construction activities for Contract no. HY/2009/18 have been commenced on 21 April 2011. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HY/2009/18 are summarized as below:

Table II Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/18

September 2011	October 2011	November 2011
Ÿ Instrumentation Manholes and Intake Culvert Survey Ÿ Excavation of trial pit Ÿ Tree transplanting Ÿ Installation of coupler in CR3 Ÿ Drainage diversion works Ÿ Site investigation and pre-drilling works Ÿ Sheet piling and grout curtain Ÿ Guide wall construction Ÿ Diaphragm wall construction Ÿ Slip road construction between Man Kwong Street and Finance Street Ÿ Pedestrian subway across slip road	Ÿ Instrumentation Manholes and Intake Culvert Survey Ÿ Excavation of trial pit Ÿ Installation of couplers, cable detection, trial trench and pre-drilling in CR3 Ÿ Site investigation and pre-drilling works Ÿ Diaphragm wall construction Ÿ Hoarding erection	Ÿ Instrumentation works for Manholes and Intake Culvert Survey Ÿ Excavation of trial pit Ÿ Drainage work at Man Yiu Street Ÿ Site investigation and pre-drilling works at CR3 Ÿ Diaphragm wall construction Ÿ Hoarding erection Ÿ Roadworks at CR3 Ÿ Grout curtain Ÿ Drainage diversion works Ÿ Site investigation and pre-drilling works Ÿ Excavation in Trough B Ÿ Sheet piling Ÿ Guide wall construction near PTI Ÿ Diaphragm wall Ÿ Emergency exit construction at MTR by-law area

Contract no. HK/2009/01 - Wan Chai Development Phase II - Central - Wan Chai Bypass at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Tunnel Works under FEP-02/364/2009

Major construction activities for Contract no. HK/2009/01 have been commenced on 25 August 2011. During this reporting period, the principal work activities are summarized as below:

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

September 2011	October 2011	November 2011
Ÿ  /span>Ground treatment works for proposed diaphragm wall in SCL Tunnels Protection Works. Ÿ Diaphragm wall construction works for SCL Protection Works and CWB (stage 1).	Ÿ Pre-drilling works for Area 3. Ÿ Diaphragm wall construction works for CWB (stage 1) and SCL Protection Works	Ÿ Diaphragm wall construction works for CWB (Stage 1) and SCL protection works

Contract no. HK/2009/02 - Wan Chai Development Phase II - Central - Wan Chai Bypass at Wan Chai East (CWB Tunnel) under FEP-01/364/2009

Major construction activities for Contract no. HK/2009/02 have been commenced on 26 April 2011. During this reporting period, the principal work activities are summarized as below:

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

September 2011	October 2011	November 2011
Ÿ Tunnel bored pile works at WCR1 area Ÿ Diaphragm wall construction at WCR1 area Ÿ Toe grout at WCR1 area Ÿ Shear pin at WCR1 area Ÿ Pumping test wells at WCR1 area Ÿ King Post at WCR1 area	Ÿ Tunnel bored pile works at WCR1 area. Ÿ Diaphragm wall construction at WCR1 area. Ÿ Toe grout at WCR1 area. Ÿ Shear pin at WCR1 area. Ÿ Pumping test wells at WCR1 area. Ÿ King Post at WCR1 area.	Ÿ Tunnel bored pile works at WCR1 Ÿ Toe grout at WCR1 area Ÿ Shear pin at WCR1 area Ÿ Pumping test at WCR1 area Ÿ King Post at WCR area Ÿ Excavation and lateral support at western Tunnel portion

Contract no. HY/2009/15 - Central-Wanchai Bypass  Tunnel (Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter Section) under FEP-06/364/2009/A

Major construction activities for Contract no. HY/2009/15 has been commenced on 13 July 2011. During this reporting period, the principal work activities are summarized as below:

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

September 2011	October 2011	November 2011
Ÿ Diaphragm wall construction at TS1 and TPCWAE Ÿ Night time protection works at CHT Ÿ Construction of dewatering well at Hung Hing Road and POC Ÿ Precautionary works at Abutment A	Ÿ Seawall block construction, reclamation work and diaphragm wall construction preparation works at TS4 Ÿ Diaphragm wall construction at TS1 and TPCWAE Ÿ Night time protection works at CHT Ÿ Construction of dewatering well at Hung Hing Road and POC Ÿ Precautionary works at Abutment A	Ÿ Diaphragm wall construction preparation works at TS4 Ÿ Diaphragm wall construction at TS1 and TPCWAE Ÿ Night time protection works at CHT Ÿ Construction of dewatering well at Hung Hing Road and POC Ÿ Precautionary works at Abutment A

Contract no. HY/2009/19 - Central - Wanchai Bypass Tunnel (North Point Section) and Island Eastern Corridor Link under FEP-07/364/2009/A

Major construction activities for Contract no. HY/2009/19 have been commenced on March 2011. During this reporting period, the principal work activities are summarized as below:

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

September 2011	October 2011	November 2011
Ÿ Marine Pre-drilling Ÿ Remove existing dolphin Ÿ Preparation works and removal of existing marine piles Ÿ Set up of Contractor’s site office at Oil Street Ÿ Road works at Watson Road Ÿ Fabrication of bored piling platform Ÿ Bored piling Ÿ Ground contamination  /span>assessment Ÿ Pre-drilling works for bored pile and Diaphragm wall Ÿ D-wall Pretreatment Ÿ Construction of Guide Wall	Ÿ Marine Pre-drilling Ÿ Remove existing dolphin Ÿ Preparation works and removal of existing marine piles Ÿ Set up of Contractor’s site office at Oil Street Ÿ Road works at Watson Road Ÿ Fabrication of bored piling platform Ÿ Bored piling Ÿ Ground contamination  /span>assessment Ÿ Pre-drilling works for bored pile and Diaphragm wall Ÿ D-wall Pretreatment Ÿ Construction of Guide Wall	Ÿ Preparation works and removal of existing marine piles Ÿ Road works at Watson Road Ÿ Fabrication of bored piling platform Ÿ Bored piling Ÿ Ground contamination  /span>assessment Ÿ D-wall Construction Ÿ Sheet piling for Box Culvert T

Noise Monitoring

3. Noise monitoring was conducted at M1a - Harbour Road Sports Center; M2b - Noon-day gun area; M3a - Tung Lo Wan Fire Station; M4b - Victoria Center; M5b - City Garden, M6 - HK Baptist Church Henrietta Secondary School, M7e and M7w  International Finance Centre eastern and western wing on a weekly basis.
4. Noise monitoring during daytime was conducted at M1a - Harbour Road Sports Center; M2b - Noon-day gun area; M3a - Tung Lo Wan Fire Station; M4b - Victoria Center; M5b - City Garden, M6 - HK Baptist Church Henrietta Secondary School, M7e and M7w  International Finance Centre Eastern and Western End of Podium on a weekly basis. Three limit level exceedances were recorded at M1a - Harbour Road Sports Centre on 7, 15 and 20 September 2011 during restricted hour. After checking contractors work schedules and investigation found that construction works were conducted with a valid CNP during monitoring and traffic noises as major noise sources contributed in the noise monitoring. Moreover, one limit level exceedance was recorded at M7e - International Finance Centre (Eastern End of Podium) on 20 September 2011 during day time. After checking contractors work schedules and investigation found that construction works were conducted as the major noise sources contributed in the noise monitoring. It was considered that the exceedances were not related at M1a but related at M7e. Also, no action level exceedance was recorded in September 2011.
5. Noise monitoring during daytime was conducted at M1a - Harbour Road Sports Center; M2b - Noon-day gun area; M3a - Tung Lo Wan Fire Station; M4b - Victoria Center; M5b - City Garden, M6 - HK Baptist Church Henrietta Secondary School, M7e and M7w  International Finance Centre Eastern and Western End of Podium on a weekly basis. Two limit level exceedances were recorded at M1a - Harbour Road Sports Centre on 7 and 25 October 2011 during restricted hour. After checking contractors work schedules and investigation found that no construction works were conducted and traffic noises as major noise sources contributed in the noise monitoring. Moreover, one limit level exceedance was recorded at M7e - International Finance Centre (Eastern End of Podium) on 11 October 2011 during day time. After checking contractors work schedules and investigation found that construction works were conducted as the major noise sources contributed in the noise monitoring. It was considered that the exceedances were not related at M1a but related at M7e. Also, no action level exceedance was recorded in October 2011.
6. Noise monitoring during daytime was conducted at M1a - Harbour Road Sports Center; M2b - Noon-day gun area; M3a - Tung Lo Wan Fire Station; M4b - Victoria Center; M5b - City Garden, M6 - HK Baptist Church Henrietta Secondary School, M7e and M7w  International Finance Centre Eastern and Western End of Podium on a weekly basis. A limit level exceedance was recorded at M6 - HK Baptist Church Henrietta Secondary School on 31 October 2011 and a limit level exceedance was recorded at M7e - International Finance Centre (Eastern End of Podium) on 15 November 2011 during day time. Moreover, four limit level exceedances were recorded at M1a - Harbour Road Sports Centre on 31 October, 8, 15, 21 November 2011 during restricted hour. A limit level exceedance was recorded at M2b - Noon-day gun area and M7e   International Finance Centre Eastern End of Podium on 21 November 2011 during restricted hour, respectively. After checking contractors work schedules and investigation found that contractor complied with the requirement in valid CNPs during restricted hours noise monitoring.
7. However, the limit level exceedance recorded at M6 - HK Baptist Church Henrietta Secondary School on 31 October 2011 during day time was due to temporary piling for construction of working platform for marine bored piling work by vibratory hammer through out the period of noise monitoring. In addition, the vibratory hammer was observed operating above the road level of IECL. On the other hand, the limit level exceedance recorded at M7e - International Finance Centre (Eastern End of Podium) on 15 November 2011 during day time during day time was due to drilling by drill rig and breaking works for D-wall construction in front of IFC without noise barrier and no abnormal work were observed during monitoring. Both exceedances recorded during day time noise monitoring was considered project related.
8. An action level exceedance was recorded regarding a noise complaint received on 6 November 2011 in this reporting period.

9. 24-hour real time noise monitoring was conducted at RTN1 - FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitefield Depot for the pilling works in FEHD Whitfield Depot and RTN2   Tunnel (North Point Section) and Island Eastern Corridor Link. No project related action and limit level exceedance was recorded in the reporting period. Maintenance was conducted at station RTN2 on 22 September 2011 during 1200  1300 hours, no monitoring was conducted during the period.

Air Quality Monitoring

10. 1-hour and 24-hour Total Suspended Particulates (TSP) monitoring were conducted at CMA1b - Oil Street Community Liaison Centre; CMA2a - Causeway Bay Community Center; CMA3a - CWB PRE Site Office Area; CMA4a  Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals; CMA5a - Children Garden opposite to Pedestrian Plaza; MA1e and MA1w  International Finance Centre eastern and western wing on every six days basis. No action and limit level exceedance were recorded in the reporting period.
11. The monitoring station CMA1b was temporary suspended since the land located the Oil Street Community Liaison Centre was handed-over to Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) for the construction of temporary FEHD depot by the end of September 2011. The air monitoring station  CMA1b was suspended on 18 September 2011 and a representative long-term air monitoring station was obtained after liaison with FEHD and recommenced at Oil Street Community Liaison Centre on 14 November 2011.

Complaints, Notifications of Summons and Successful Prosecutions

12. There was one environmental complaint received on 29 August 2011
13. There was one environmental complaint received on 14 October 2011
14. There were two environmental complaints regarding construction noise received on 4 and 6 November 2011.
15. No further complaint was received after follow-up action and investigation.

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-364/2009A and Further Environmental permit nos. FEP-01/364/2009, FEP-02/364/2009, FEP-03/364/2009, FEP-04/364/2009/A, FEP-05/364/2009/A, FEP-06/364/2009/A and FEP-07/364/2009/A 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 10.3 of EM&A Manual and  /span>Environmental Monitoring and Audit Requirements  under Particular Specification Section 27.

1.1.3. This report documents the finding of EM&A works during the period from 28th September 2011 to 27th November 2011.

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. Design and Construction of Central  Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link under the Project involves the construction and operation of a trunk road and its road tunnel more than 800m in length between portals that is shown at Figure 2.1.

2.2.2. The study area encompasses existing developments from Central to North Point. The scope of the Central-Wanchai Bypass (CWB) and Island Eastern Corridor Link (IECL) includes:

 -           A dual three-lane trunk road, approximately 4.5 km in length, and tunnel approximately 3.7 km in length defined from the connection with the existing Rumsey Street Flyover in Central, through to a connection with the existing Island Eastern Corridor to the east of the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter (CBTS);

 -           The Central Interchange near the Rumsey Street Flyover to provide road connections to the Central area;

 -           Tunnel control buildings and ventilation buildings;

 -           Slip roads to connect the CWB to the local road system in the Wan Chai North and Causeway Bay area;

 -           Associated road lighting, road signing, traffic control and surveillance system; and

 -           Other associated works.

2.2.3. 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 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. In the reporting period, all the contracts were commenced and contract no. 04/HY/2006 had been completed. 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
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
04/HY/2006	Reconstruction of Bus Terminus near Man Yiu Street and Man Kwong Street	DP1	September 2010
HK/2009/01	Wan Chai Development Phase II  Central  Wan Chai Bypass at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre  Tunnel Works	DP1, DP2	25 August 2011
HK/2009/02	Wan Chai Development Phase II  Central  Wan Chai Bypass at Wan Chai East(CWB Tunnel)	DP1	26 April 2011
HY/2009/15	Central-Wanchai Bypass  Tunnel (Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter Section)	DP1	13 July 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 for WDII	Principal Resident Engineer	Mr. Frankie Fan	2587 1778	2587 1877
	Engineer for CWB	Principal Resident Engineer	Mr. Peter Poon	3916 1818	3529 2829
Lam Woo & CO., LTD.	Contractor under Contract no. HY/2009/17	Project Manager	Mr. K. S. Law	9090 1378	2566 7522
		Site Agent	Mr. Tony Au	9725 5874	2566 7522
		Sub Agent	Mr. Johnny Wong	9725 5870	2566 7522
Chun Wo  Leader Joint Venture	Contractor under Contract no. HK/2009/01	Site Agent	Mr. Paul Yu	9456 9819	2634 1626
		Operation Manager	Mr. Lau Yee Ching	9466 3918
		Construction Manager	Mr Jerry Siu	9493 3664
		Construction Manager	Mr Ricky Lai	9487 6549
		Construction Manager	Mr KK Yuen	3498 1213
		Environmental Officer (Compliance Manager)	Mr. Andy Mak	9103 2370
		Environmental Supervisor	Ms. Kiwi Chan	6227 8840
Chun Wo  CRGL Joint Venture	Contractor under Contract no. HK/2009/02	Project Manager	Mr. Chan Sing Cho	3658-3002	2827 9996
		Site Agent	Mr. Mak Kam Wing	3658-3044
		Deputy Site Agent	Mr. Anthony Wu	3658-3004
		Quality & Environmental Manager	Mr. C.P. Ho	3658-3000
		Environmental Officer	Ms Flora Ng	3658-3064
Chun Wo  CRGL 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. Simon Wong	9281 4346
		Environmental Manager / Environmental Officer	Mr. M.H. Isa	9884 0810
Leighton Contractors (Asia) Limited	Contractor under Contract no. HY/2009/18	Site Agent	Mr. Brian Gillon	2214 7700	2140 6799
		Deputy Site Agent	Mr. Desmond Sze	2214 7703
		Environmental Officer	Mr. Anfernee Chow	2214 7721
		Environmental Supervisor	Mr. Dennis Yu	2214 7738
		Environmental Supervisor	Ryan Tsui	2214 7705
China State Construction Engineering (HK) Ltd.	Contractor under Contract no. HY/2009/15	Project Manager	Mr. M Y Wong	2823 7879	2566 2192
		Site Agent	Mr. P J Fan	3557 6368
		Head of construction	Mr. Roger Cheung	3557 6371
		Environmental Officer	Mr. Daniel Sin	3557 6215
		Environmental Supervisor	Mr. Kelven Yip	3557 6347
		Environmental Supervisor	Mr. Tim Fung	3557 6349
		Environmental Supervisor	Mr. Hilda Lau	3557 6378
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. Major construction activities for Contract no. HK/2009/17 have been commenced on 5 October 2010. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HY/2009/17 are summarized in Table2.4.

Table 2.4 Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/17

September 2011	October 2011	November 2011
Ÿ ELS works for basement construction for pile cap construction.	Ÿ ELS works for basement construction for pile cap construction.	Ÿ ELS works for basement construction for pile cap construction.

2.5.2. Major construction activities for Contract no. HY/2009/18 have been commenced on 21 April 2011. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HY/2009/18 are summarized in Table2.5:

Table 2.5 Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/18

September 2011	October 2011	November 2011
Ÿ Instrumentation Manholes and Intake Culvert Survey Ÿ Excavation of trial pit Ÿ Tree transplanting Ÿ Installation of coupler in CR3 Ÿ Drainage diversion works Ÿ Site investigation and pre-drilling works Ÿ Sheet piling and grout curtain Ÿ Guide wall construction Ÿ Diaphragm wall construction Ÿ Slip road construction between Man Kwong Street and Finance Street Ÿ Pedestrian subway across slip road	Ÿ Instrumentation Manholes and Intake Culvert Survey Ÿ Excavation of trial pit Ÿ Installation of couplers, cable detection, trial trench and pre-drilling in CR3 Ÿ Site investigation and pre-drilling works Ÿ Diaphragm wall construction Ÿ Hoarding erection	Ÿ Instrumentation works for Manholes and Intake Culvert Survey Ÿ Excavation of trial pit Ÿ Drainage work at Man Yiu Street Ÿ Site investigation and pre-drilling works at CR3 Ÿ Diaphragm wall construction Ÿ Hoarding erection Ÿ Roadworks at CR3 Ÿ Grout curtain Ÿ Drainage diversion works Ÿ Site investigation and pre-drilling works Ÿ Excavation in Trough B Ÿ Sheet piling Ÿ Guide wall construction near PTI Ÿ Diaphragm wall Ÿ Emergency exit construction at MTR by-law area

2.5.3. Major construction activities for Contract no. HK/2009/01 have been commenced on 25 August 2011. During this reporting period, the principal work activities are summarized in Table2.6:

Table 2.6 Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2009/01

September 2011	October 2011	November 2011
Ÿ  /span>Ground treatment works for proposed diaphragm wall in SCL Tunnels Protection Works. Ÿ Diaphragm wall construction works for SCL Protection Works and CWB (stage 1).	Ÿ Pre-drilling works for Area 3. Ÿ Diaphragm wall construction works for CWB (stage 1) and SCL Protection Works	Ÿ Diaphragm wall construction works for CWB (Stage 1) and SCL protection works

2.5.4. Major construction activities for Contract no. HK/2009/02 have been commenced on 26 April 2011. During this reporting period, the principal work activities are summarized in Table2.7:

Table 2.7 Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2009/02

September 2011	October 2011	November 2011
Ÿ Tunnel bored pile works at WCR1 area Ÿ Diaphragm wall construction at WCR1 area Ÿ Toe grout at WCR1 area Ÿ Shear pin at WCR1 area Ÿ Pumping test wells at WCR1 area Ÿ King Post at WCR1 area	Ÿ Tunnel bored pile works at WCR1 area. Ÿ Diaphragm wall construction at WCR1 area. Ÿ Toe grout at WCR1 area. Ÿ Shear pin at WCR1 area. Ÿ Pumping test wells at WCR1 area. Ÿ King Post at WCR1 area.	Ÿ Tunnel bored pile works at WCR1 Ÿ Toe grout at WCR1 area Ÿ Shear pin at WCR1 area Ÿ Pumping test at WCR1 area Ÿ King Post at WCR area Ÿ Excavation and lateral support at western Tunnel portion

2.5.5. Major construction activities for Contract no. HY/2009/15 have been commenced on 13 July 2011. During this reporting period, the principal work activities are summarized in Table 2.8:

Table 2.8 Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/15

September 2011	October 2011	November 2011
Ÿ Diaphragm wall construction at TS1 and TPCWAE Ÿ Night time protection works at CHT Ÿ Construction of dewatering well at Hung Hing Road and POC Ÿ Precautionary works at Abutment A	Ÿ Seawall block construction, reclamation work and diaphragm wall construction preparation works at TS4 Ÿ Diaphragm wall construction at TS1 and TPCWAE Ÿ Night time protection works at CHT Ÿ Construction of dewatering well at Hung Hing Road and POC Ÿ Precautionary works at Abutment A	Ÿ Diaphragm wall construction preparation works at TS4 Ÿ Diaphragm wall construction at TS1 and TPCWAE Ÿ Night time protection works at CHT Ÿ Construction of dewatering well at Hung Hing Road and POC Ÿ Precautionary works at Abutment A

2.5.6. Major construction activities for Contract no. HY/2009/19 have been commenced on March 2011. During this reporting period, the principal work activities are summarized in Table 2.9:

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

September 2011	October 2011	November 2011
Ÿ Marine Pre-drilling Ÿ Remove existing dolphin Ÿ Preparation works and removal of existing marine piles Ÿ Set up of Contractor’s site office at Oil Street Ÿ Road works at Watson Road Ÿ Fabrication of bored piling platform Ÿ Bored piling Ÿ Ground contamination  /span>assessment Ÿ Pre-drilling works for bored pile and Diaphragm wall Ÿ D-wall Pretreatment Ÿ Construction of Guide Wall	Ÿ Marine Pre-drilling Ÿ Remove existing dolphin Ÿ Preparation works and removal of existing marine piles Ÿ Set up of Contractor’s site office at Oil Street Ÿ Road works at Watson Road Ÿ Fabrication of bored piling platform Ÿ Bored piling Ÿ Ground contamination  /span>assessment Ÿ Pre-drilling works for bored pile and Diaphragm wall Ÿ D-wall Pretreatment Ÿ Construction of Guide Wall	Ÿ Preparation works and removal of existing marine piles Ÿ Road works at Watson Road Ÿ Fabrication of bored piling platform Ÿ Bored piling Ÿ Ground contamination  /span>assessment Ÿ D-wall Construction Ÿ Sheet piling 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.  /span>Appendix 3.1 shows the established Action/Limit Levels for the monitoring works.

Table 3.1 Noise Monitoring Station

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
M7e	International Finance Centre (Eastern End of Podium)
M7w	International Finance Centre (Western End of Podium)

Real time Noise Monitoring Stations

3.1.2. The 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

3.1.3. The construction noise level shall be measured in terms of the A-weighted equivalent continuous sound pressure level (L_eq). L_{eq (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, L_{eq (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.

3.1.4. 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 initialguide 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.

3.1.5. 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.

3.1.6. 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.

Monitoring Equipment

3.1.7. 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.

3.1.8. 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.

3.1.9. The sound level meter shall be checked using an acoustic calibrator generating a known sound pressure level at a known frequency before deployment to the site and during each site visit. Measurements may be accepted as valid only if the calibration level from before and after the noise measurement agree to within 1.0 dB.

3.2. 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	Future CWB site office at Wanchai Waterfront Promenade	Causeway Bay
CMA4a	Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals	Wan Chai
CMA5a	Children Playgrounds opposite to Pedestrian Plaza	Wan Chai
CMA6a	Future AECOM site office at Work Area	Wan Chai
MA1e	International Finance Centre (Eastern End of Podium)	Central
MA1w	International Finance Centre (Western End of Podium)	Central

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.

3.2.7. Laboratory Measurement / Analysis

3.2.8. 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.

3.2.9. Filter paper of size 8" x 10" shall be labeled 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.

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. In the reporting period, the concurrent contracts are as follows:

Ÿ Contract no. HY/2009/15   Central-Wanchai Bypass  Tunnel (Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter Section) under FEP-06/364/2009/A

Ÿ Contract no. HY/2009/17  Central  Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) at FEHD Whitfield Depot  Advanced piling works under FEP-03/364/2009

Ÿ Contract no. HY/2009/18  Central  Wan Chai Bypass (CWB)  Central Interchange under FEP-05/364/2009/A

Ÿ Contract no. HY/2009/19  Central  Wanchai Bypass Tunnel (North Point Section) and Island Eastern Corridor Link under FEP-07/364/2009

Ÿ Contract no. HK/2009/01  Wan Chai Development Phase II  Central  Wan Chai Bypass at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

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

4.1. Noise Monitoring Results

Contract no. HY/2009/17 –Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) at FEHD Whitfield Depot - Advanced piling works under FEP-03/364/2009

4.1.1. The proposed division of noise monitoring stations for Contract no. HY/2009/17 is summarized in Table 4.1 below:

Table 4.1 Noise Monitoring Stations for Contract no.  /span>HY/2009/17

Station	Description
M4b	Victoria Centre

4.1.2. No action and limit exceedance was recorded during day time and restricted hour period in the reporting period of September 2011 to November 2011. Noise monitoring results measured in this reporting period are reviewed and summarized. 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. HY/2009/18 - Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB)  Central Interchange under FEP-05/364/2009/A

4.1.3. Noise monitoring for the Central Interchange works under contract no. HY/2009/18 was commenced on 22 April 2011.The proposed division of noise monitoring stations for Contract no. HY/2009/18 are summarized in Table 4.2 below.

Table 4.2 Noise Monitoring Station for Contract no. HY/2009/18

Station	Description
M7e	International Finance Centre (Eastern End of Podium)
M7w	International Finance Centre (Western End of Podium)

Reporting month of September 2011

4.1.4. No action level and one limit level exceedance was recorded at M7e during day time on 20 September 2011. After checking contractor’s work schedules and investigation found that excavation works were conducted by hydraulic extractor during monitoring.

Reporting month of October 2011

4.1.5. No action level and one limit level exceedance was recorded at M7e during day time on 11 October 2011. After checking contractor’s work schedules and investigation found that Excavation by hydraulic extractor, drilling by drill rig and breaking works for TTA stage 3 in front of IFC were conducted during monitoring.

Reporting month of November 2011

4.1.6. No action level and one limit level exceedance was recorded at M7e during day time on 15 November 2011. After checking contractor’s work schedules and investigation found that drilling by drill rig and breaking works for D-wall construction in front of IFC without noise barrier and no abnormal work were observed through out the period of noise monitoring. As such, the exceedance was considered project related.

4.1.7. One non-project related limit level exceedance was recorded on 21 November 2011 during restricted hours in the reporting month of November 2011. Since traffic noise from Finance Street contributed as a noise source during monitoring and the work for Contract no. HY/2009/18 was complied with the conditions under valid Construction Noise Permit no. GW-RS0993-11 during the measurement. It was considered the exceedance was not project related.

4.1.8. Noise monitoring results measured in this reporting period are reviewed and summarized. Details of noise monitoring results and graphical presentation can be referred in Appendix 4.1 and the complaints can be referred in Appendix 6.1. Details of the Notification of Exceedance can be referred in Appendix 6.2.

Contract no. HK/2009/01 - Wan Chai Development Phase II - Central - Wan Chai Bypass at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Tunnel Works under FEP-02/364/2009 and Contract no. HK/2009/02 - Wan Chai Development Phase II - Central - Wan Chai Bypass at Wan Chai East (CWB Tunnel) under FEP-01/364/2009

4.1.9. The commencement of construction works for Contract no. HK/2009/01 under FEP-02/364/2009 is on 25 August 2011 and HK/2009/02 under FEP-01/364/2009 is on 26 April 2011.The proposed division of air monitoring stations are summarized in Table 4.3 below.

Table 4.3 Noise Monitoring Stations for Contract nos. HK/2009/01 and HK/2009/02

Station	Description
M1a	Harbour Road Sports Centre

Reporting month of September 2011

4.1.10. No action level and three limit level exceedances were recorded at M1a  Harbour Road Sports Centre on 7, 15 and 20 September 2011 during restricted hour for the contractor of HK/2009/02. Major noise source was contributed from Tonnochy Road and water sport competition at Wan Chai Training Swimming Pool.

Reporting month of October 2011

4.1.11. No action level and two limit level exceedances were recorded at M1a  Harbour Road Sports Centre on 7 and 25 October 2011 during restricted hour for the contractor of HK/2009/02. Major noise source was contributed from Tonnochy Road and water sport competition at Wan Chai Training Swimming Pool.

Reporting month of November 2011

4.1.12. An action level was recorded on 6 November 2011 due to noise complaint received regarding one BC cutter and hoist were operated for Diaphragm Wall construction of Shatin-Central Link to inspect bentonite pipes and ensure no damages and all the joints are tightened in good position regarding to Contractor of HK/2009/01 .

4.1.13. Four limit level exceedances were recorded at M1a   Harbour Road Sports Centre on 31 October, 8, 15, 21 November 2011 during restricted hour for the contractor of HK/2009/02. Major noise source was contributed from Tonnochy Road and water sport competition at Wan Chai Training Swimming Pool and contractor complied with the requirement in valid CNP during restricted hours noise monitoring.

4.1.14. Noise monitoring results measured in this reporting period are reviewed and summarized. Details of noise monitoring results and graphical presentation can be referred in Appendix 4.1 and the complaints can be referred in Appendix 6.1. Details of the Notification of Exceedance can be referred in Appendix 6.2.

Contract no. HY/2009/15 - Central-Wanchai Bypass  Tunnel (Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter Section) under FEP-06/364/2009/A

4.1.15. The commencement of construction works for Contract no. HY/2009/15 under FEP-06/364/2009/A was on 13 July 2011. Noise monitoring was commenced on 13 July 2011. The proposed division of noise monitoring stations are summarized in in Table 4.4 below.

Table 4.4 Noise Monitoring Station for Contract nos. HY/2009/15

Station	Description
M2b	Noon Gun Area
M3a	Tung Lo Wan Fire Station

4.1.16. No action level and limit level exceedance was recorded during day time and restricted hour period in September and October 2011.  /span>

4.1.17. No action level and one non-project related limit level exceedance was recorded on 21 November 2011 during restricted hours. Since traffic noise from Victoria Park Road contributed as a noise source during monitoring and the rectification work for Contract no. HY/2009/15 was complied with the conditions under valid Construction Noise Permit no. GW-RS1021-11 during the measurement. It was considered the exceedance was not project related.

4.1.18. Details of noise monitoring results and graphical presentation can be referred in Appendix 4.1 and the complaints can be referred in Appendix 6.1.

4.1.19. Noise monitoring for the tunnel works under contract no. HY/2009/19 was commenced on 24 April 2011. The proposed division of noise monitoring stations are summarized in Table 4.5 below.

Table 4.5 Noise Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/19

Station	Description
M3a	Tung Lo Wan Fire Station
M4b	Victoria Centre
M5b	City Garden
M6	HK Baptist Church Henrietta Secondary School

4.1.20. No action level and limit level exceedance was recorded in September and October 2011.

4.1.21. No action level and one limit level exceedance was recorded during day time period at M6 on 31 October 2011 during day time was due to temporary piling for construction of working platform for marine bored piling work by vibratory hammer through out the period of noise monitoring.

4.1.22. Noise monitoring results measured in this reporting period are reviewed and summarized. Details of noise monitoring results and graphical presentation can be referred in Appendix 4.1 and the Notification of Exceedance can be referred in Appendix 6.2.

4.2. Real Time Noise Monitoring Results

4.2.1. No construction activity with valid Construction Noise Permit was conducted during night time period (2300 to 0700) in this reporting period.

4.2.2. Typo errors were found in the graphical real time noise results in May and June 2011, the revised results can be referred in Appendix 4.4.

Contract no. HY/2009/17 –Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) at FEHD Whitfield Depot - Advanced piling works under FEP-03/364/2009 and Contract no. HY/2009/19 - Central - Wanchai Bypass Tunnel (North Point Section) and Island Eastern Corridor Link under FEP-07/364/2009/A

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 piling works under contract no. HY/2009/17 was commenced on 5 October 2010.

Table 4.6 Real Time Noise Monitoring Station for Contract no. HY/2009/17

Location ID	District	Description
RTN1	Tin Hau	FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitefield Depot

Real time noise monitoring results and graphical presentation during night time period are for information only.

4.2.4. No project related action and limit level exceedance were recorded in the reporting period. Real time noise monitoring results measured in this reporting period are reviewed and summarized. Details of real time noise monitoring results and graphical presentation can be referred to Appendix 4.2

4.2.5. The proposed division of noise monitoring stations are summarized in Table 4.7 below. Real time noise monitoring for major construction works under contract no. HY/2009/19 was commenced on 24 April 2011.

Table 4.7 Real Time Noise Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/19

Location ID	District	Description
RTN1	Tin Hau	FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitefield Depot
RTN2	North Point	Oil Street Community Liaison Center

Real time noise monitoring results and graphical presentation during night time period are for information only.

4.2.6. No project related action and limit level exceedance were recorded in the reporting period. Real time noise monitoring results measured in this reporting period are reviewed and summarized. Details of real time noise monitoring results and graphical presentation can be referred to Appendix 4.2

4.3. Air Monitoring Results

4.3.1 Due to lack of electricity supply at station MA1w, the 24 hr-TSP monitoring were rescheduled to conduct on 23 September 2011.

4.3.2 Due to lack of electricity supply at station CMA1b, 24hr-TSP was rescheduled from 18 November 2011 to 19 November 2011

Contract no. HY/2009/17 –Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) at FEHD Whitfield Depot - Advanced piling works under FEP-03/364/2009

4.3.3 The proposed division of air monitoring stations are summarized in Table 4.8 below. Air monitoring for the piling works under contract no. HY/2009/17 was commenced on 8 October 2010.

Table 4.8 Air Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/17

Station	Description
CMA2a	Causeway Bay Community Centre

4.3.4 No exceedance was recorded in the reporting period. Air quality monitoring results measured in this reporting period are reviewed and summarized. Details of air monitoring results and graphical presentation can be referred in Appendix 4.3.  /span>

Contract no. HY/2009/18 - Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB)  Central Interchange under FEP-05/364/2009/A

4.3.5 The proposed division of air monitoring stations are summarized in Table 4.9 below.

Table 4.7 Air Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/18

Station	Description
MA1e	International Finance Centre (Eastern End of Podium)
MA1w	International Finance Centre (Western End of Podium)

4.3.6 Air monitoring for the Central Interchange works under contract no. HY/2009/18 was commenced on 21 April 2011.

4.3.7 No exceedance was recorded in the reporting period. Air quality monitoring results measured in this reporting period are reviewed and summarized. Details of air monitoring results and graphical presentation can be referred in Appendix 4.3.

Contract no. HK/2009/01 - Wan Chai Development Phase II - Central - Wan Chai Bypass at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Tunnel Works under FEP-02/364/2009

4.3.8 The commencement of construction works for Contract no. HK/2009/01 under FEP-02/364/2009 is on 25 August 2011. The proposed division of air monitoring stations are summarized in Table 4.10 below.

Table 4.10 Air Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HK/2009/01

Station	Description
CMA5a	Children Playgrounds opposite to Pedestrian Plaza

4.3.9 No exceedance was recorded in the reporting period. Air quality monitoring results measured in this reporting period are reviewed and summarized. Details of air monitoring results and graphical presentation can be referred in Appendix 4.3.

Contract no. HK/2009/02 - Wan Chai Development Phase II - Central - Wan Chai Bypass at Wan Chai East (CWB Tunnel) under FEP-01/364/2009

4.3.10 The commencement of construction works for HK/2009/02 under FEP-01/364/2009 is on 26 April 2011. The proposed division of air monitoring stations are summarized in Table 4.11 below.

Table 4.11 Air Monitoring Station for Contract no. HK/2009/02

Station	Description
CMA4a	Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

4.3.11 No exceedance was recorded in the reporting period. Air quality monitoring results measured in this reporting period are reviewed and summarized. Details of air monitoring results and graphical presentation can be referred in Appendix 4.3.

Contract no. HY/2009/15 - Central-Wanchai Bypass  Tunnel (Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter Section) under FEP-06/364/2009/A

4.3.12 The commencement of construction works for Contract no. HY/2009/15 under FEP-06/364/2009/A was on 13 July 2011. The proposed division of air monitoring stations are summarized in Table 4.12 below.

Table 4.12 Air Monitoring Station for Contract no. HY/2009/15

Station	Description
CMA3a	CWB site office at Wanchai Waterfront Promenade

4.3.13 No exceedance was recorded in the reporting period. Air quality monitoring results measured in this reporting period are reviewed and summarized. Details of air monitoring results and graphical presentation can be referred in Appendix 4.3.

Contract no. HY/2009/19 - Central - Wanchai Bypass Tunnel (North Point Section) and Island Eastern Corridor Link under FEP-07/364/2009/A

4.3.14 Air monitoring for the tunnel works was commenced on 26 April 2011 for Contract no. HY/2009/19 under FEP-07/364/2009/A. The proposed division of air monitoring stations are summarized in Table 4.13 below.

Table 4.13 Air Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/19

Station	Description
CMA1b	Oil St Community Liaison Centre
CMA2a	Causeway Bay Community Centre

4.3.1. Since the land located the Oil Street Community Liaison Centre will be handed-over to Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) for the construction of temporary FEHD depot by the end of September 2011, the air monitoring station   CMA1b was then temporary suspended on 18 September 2011. The permission of the installation of HVS at temporary FEHD depot was obtained from the premises owner on early November 2011 and TSP monitoring was recommenced on 14 November 2011.

4.3.2. No exceedance was recorded in the reporting period. Air quality monitoring results measured in this reporting period are reviewed and summarized. Details of air monitoring results and graphical presentation can be referred in Appendix 4.3.

4.4. Waste Monitoring Results

Contract no. HY/2009/17 –Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) at FEHD Whitfield Depot - Advanced piling works under FEP-03/364/2009

4.4.1. No inert and non inert C&D waste was disposed in the reporting period. Details of the waste flow table are summarized in Table 4.14

Table 4.14 Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2009/17

Waste Type	Quantity this quarter, m^3	Cumulative Quantity-to-Date, m^3	Disposal / Dumping Grounds
Inert C&D materials disposed	NIL	NIL	N/A
Inert C&D materials recycled	NIL	1354.82	N/A
Non-inert C&D materials disposed	NIL	NIL	N/A
Non-inert C&D materials recycled	NIL	NIL	N/A
Chemical waste disposed	N/A	N/A	N/A

Contract nos. HK/2009/01 - Wan Chai Development Phase II - Central - Wan Chai Bypass at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Tunnel Works under FEP-02/364/2009

4.4.2. Inert and non-inert C&D waste was disposed of in this reporting period. Details of the waste flow table are summarized in Table 4.15.

Table 4.15 Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HK/2009/01

Waste Type*	Quantity this quarter, m^3	Cumulative-to-Date. m^3	Disposal / Dumping Grounds
Inert C&D materials disposed	5021.41	5228.08	TKO137
Inert C&D materials recycled	NIL	NIL	N/A
Non-inert C&D materials disposed	103.34	139.26	SENT Landfill
Non-inert C&D materials recycled	10463	10463	N/A
Chemical waste disposed	1300	1300	Kwun Kee (Chemical Waste Collector)

Contract no. HK/2009/02 - Wan Chai Development Phase II - Central - Wan Chai Bypass at Wan Chai East (CWB Tunnel) under FEP-01/364/2009

4.4.3. Inert and non inert C&D waste were disposed of in this reporting period. Details of the waste flow table are summarized in Table 4.16.

Table 4.16 Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HK/2009/02

Waste Type*	Quantity this quarter,  m^3	Cumulative-to-Date.  m^3	Disposal / Dumping Grounds
Inert C&D materials disposed	28,191	57,450	TM 38
Inert C&D materials recycled	NIL	NIL	N/A
Non-inert C&D materials disposed	91	91	SENT Landfill
Non-inert C&D materials recycled	NIL	NIL	N/A
Chemical waste disposed	NIL	1,104	N/A

Contractor clarified that no Inert and Non-inert C&D materials disposed in June 2011

Contract no. HY/2009/18 - Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB)  Central Interchange under FEP-05/364/2009/A

4.4.4. Inert and non-inert C&D waste was disposed of in this reporting period. Details of the waste flow table are summarized in Table 4.17.

Table 4.17 Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2009/18

Waste Type*	Quantity this quarter,  m^3	Cumulative-to-Date.  m^3	Disposal / Dumping Grounds
Inert C&D materials disposed	5407.6	9370.1	T.K.O. 137
Inert C&D materials recycled	NIL	58.5	N/A
Non-inert C&D materials disposed	45.6	197.6	SENT Landfill
Non-inert C&D materials recycled	NIL	0	N/A
Chemical waste disposed	NIL	0	N/A

Contract no. HY/2009/15 - Central-Wanchai Bypass  Tunnel (Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter Section) under FEP-06/364/2009/A

4.4.5. Inert and non-inert C&D waste was disposed of in this reporting period. Details of the waste flow table are summarized in Table 4.18.

Table 4.18 Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2009/15

Waste Type*	Quantity this quarterly,  m^3	Cumulative-to-Date.  m^3	Disposal / Dumping Grounds
Inert C&D materials disposed	507.6	2459.6	TKO137 FB
	15,281.1	15,281.1	Tuen Mun Area 38
Inert C&D materials recycled	384	413	N/A
Non-inert C&D materials disposed	39.1	77.2	SENT Landfill
Non-inert C&D materials recycled	NIL	61.3	N/A
Chemical waste disposed	3,800	3,800	N/A

4.4.6. Inert C&D materials was recycled non-inert C&D waste was disposed of in this reporting period. Details of the waste flow table are summarized in Table 5.19.

Table 4.19 Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2009/19

Waste Type*	Quantity this quarterly,  m^3	Cumulative-to-Date.  m^3	Disposal / Dumping Grounds
Inert C&D materials disposed	NIL	NIL	N/A
Inert C&D materials recycled	630.954	630.954	N/A
Non-inert C&D materials disposed	11.546	13.351	SENT Landfill
Non-inert C&D materials recycled	NIL	NIL	N/A
Chemical waste disposed	0.1	0.1	N/A

5. Compliance Audit

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

5.1. Noise Monitoring

Contract no. HY/2009/17  Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) at FEHD Whitfield Depot - Advanced piling works under FEP-03/364/2009

5.1.1. No exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.

Contract no. HY/2009/18 - Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB)  Central Interchange under FEP-05/364/2009/A

Reporting month of September 2011

5.1.2. No action level and one project related limit level exceedance was recorded on 20 September 2011 at M7e. Investigation found that excavation works were conducted by hydraulic extractor during monitoring.

Reporting month of October 2011

5.1.3. No action level and one project related limit level exceedance was recorded on 11 October 2011 at M7e. Investigation found that Excavation by hydraulic extractor, drilling by drill rig and breaking works for TTA stage 3 in front of IFC were conducted during monitoring.

Reporting month of November 2011

5.1.4. No action level and one project related limit level exceedance was recorded on 15 November 2011 at M7e. After checking contractor’s work schedules and investigation found that drilling by drill rig and breaking works for D-wall construction in front of IFC without noise barrier and no abnormal work were observed through out the period of noise monitoring.

5.1.5. One non-project related limit level exceedance was recorded on 21 November 2011 during restricted hours at M7e. Since traffic noise from Finance Street contributed as a noise source during monitoring and the work for Contract no. HY/2009/18 was complied with the conditions under valid Construction Noise Permit no. GW-RS0993-11 during the measurement. It was considered the exceedance was not project related.

Contract no. HK/2009/01 - Wan Chai Development Phase II - Central - Wan Chai Bypass at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Tunnel Works

5.1.6. No limit level and one action level exceedance was recorded regarding a noise complaint received on 6 November 2011 due to one BC cutter and hoist were operated for Diaphragm Wall construction of Shatin-Central Link to inspect bentonite pipes and ensure no damages and all the joints are tightened in good position.

Contract nos. HK/2009/02 - Wan Chai Development Phase II - Central - Wan Chai Bypass at Wan Chai East(CWB Tunnel)

Reporting month of September 2011

5.1.7. No action level and three limit level exceedances were recorded on 7, 15 and 20 September 2011 during restricted hour at M1a for the contractor of HK/2009/02. Major noise source was contributed from Tonnochy Road and water sport competition at Wan Chai Training Swimming Pool.

Reporting month of October 2011

5.1.8. No action level and two limit level exceedances were recorded on 7 and 25 October 2011 during restricted hour at M1a for the contractor of HK/2009/02. Major noise source was contributed from Tonnochy Road and water sport competition at Wan Chai Training Swimming Pool.

Reporting month of November 2011

5.1.9. Four limit level exceedances were recorded at M1a on 31 October, 8, 15, 21 November 2011 during restricted hour at M1a for the contractor of HK/2009/02. Major noise source was contributed from Tonnochy Road and water sport competition at Wan Chai Training Swimming Pool and contractor complied with the requirement in valid CNP during restricted hours noise monitoring.

Contract no. HY/2009/15 - Central-Wanchai Bypass  Tunnel (Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter Section) FEP-06/364/2009/A

5.1.10. No action level and one non-project related limit level exceedance was recorded on 21 November 2011 during restricted hours at M2b. Since traffic noise from Victoria Park Road contributed as a noise source during monitoring and the rectification work for Contract no. HY/2009/15 was complied with the conditions under valid Construction Noise Permit no. GW-RS1021-11 during the measurement. It was considered the exceedance was not project related.

Contract no. HY/2009/19 - Central - Wanchai Bypass Tunnel (North Point Section) and Island Eastern Corridor Link under FEP-07/364/2009/A

5.1.11. No action level and one project related limit level exceedance was recorded during day time period at M6 on 31 October 2011 during day time was due to temporary piling for construction of working platform for marine bored piling work by vibratory hammer through out the period of noise monitoring.

5.2. Air Monitoring

Contract no. HY/2009/17  Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) at FEHD Whitfield Depot - Advanced piling works under FEP-03/364/2009

5.2.1. No exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.

Contract no. HY/2009/18 - Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB)  Central Interchange under FEP-05/364/2009/A

5.2.2. No exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.

Contract nos. HK/2009/01 - Wan Chai Development Phase II - Central - Wan Chai Bypass at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Tunnel Works

5.2.3. No exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.

Contract nos. HK/2009/02 - Wan Chai Development Phase II - Central - Wan Chai Bypass at Wan Chai East(CWB Tunnel)

5.2.4. No exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.

Contract no. HY/2009/15 - Central-Wanchai Bypass  Tunnel (Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter Section) FEP-06/364/2009/A

5.2.5. No exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.

Contract no. HY/2009/19 - Central - Wanchai Bypass Tunnel (North Point Section) and Island Eastern Corridor Link under FEP-07/364/2009/A

5.2.1 No exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.

5.3. Real Time Noise Monitoring

Contract no. HY/2009/17  Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) at FEHD Whitfield Depot - Advanced piling works under FEP-03/364/2009

5.3.1 No exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.

Contract no. HY/2009/19 - Central - Wanchai Bypass Tunnel (North Point Section) and Island Eastern Corridor Link under FEP-07/364/2009/A

5.3.2 No exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.

5.4. Site Audit

5.4.1. There was no non-compliance from the site audits in the reporting period. During environmental site inspections conducted during the reporting quarter, minor deficiencies were noted. However, the Contractor rectified all deficiencies after receipt of notification.

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

5.5.1 There was exceedance of noise level recorded during day time on 20 September 2011 at M7e that was considered in relation to the sheeting piling during monitoring.

5.5.2 There was exceedance of noise level recorded during day time on 11 October 2011 at M7e that was considered in relation to the excavation, drilling and breaking during monitoring.

5.5.3 There was exceedance of noise level recorded during day time on 31 October 2011 at M6 regarding to temporary piling for construction of working platform for marine bored piling work by vibratory hammer through out the period of noise monitoring and 15 November 2011 at M7e that was considered in relation to the drilling by drill rig and breaking works for D-wall construction in front of IFC without noise barrier during monitoring.

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

5.6.1 According to the Event and Action Plan stated in Appendix 5.1, repeated measurement for noise monitoring station (M7e) would be conducted immediately once Limit Level exceedance recorded in relation to Contract no. HY/2009/18, site investigations would be arranged accordingly to observe and record the sources of the exceedance(s). Excavation by hydraulic extractor was observed through out the period of noise monitoring. Moreover, refurbishment works were observed on the upper level which is behind the monitoring station at IFC during the first and repeated monitoring. Excavation works was suspended from 20 September 2011 and noise barrier for the works were recommended to the contractor to implement. An additional monitoring was conducted on 20 September 2011 to investigate the effectiveness of the noise barrier. Excavation by hydraulic extractor operated with noise barrier erected was observed during noise monitoring. No further exceedance was recorded during the monitoring.

5.6.2 No further exceedance was recorded in the subsequent noise monitoring during non-restricted hours.  Nevertheless, the effectiveness of remedial actions implemented by the Contractor will be continuously reviewed

5.6.3 According to the Event and Action Plan stated in Appendix 5.1, repeated measurement for noise monitoring station (M7e) would be conducted immediately once Limit Level exceedance recorded in relation to Contract no. HY/2009/18, site investigations would be arranged accordingly to observe and record the sources of the exceedance(s). During the noise monitoring on 11 October 2011, excavation by hydraulic extractor, drilling by drill rig and breaking works for TTA stage 3 in front of IFC and no abnormal work were observed through out the period of noise monitoring. The extended acoustic lining on the top of noise barriers were not erected during operations. Contractor had suspended the works after received the notification on the same day to review the plant operations. Contractor explained that due to the Strong Monsoon Signal was in force during the monitoring, fully erection of the noise barriers were not practicable which follows their safety management plan. Additional monitoring was conducted on 13 October 2011 at 14:20. Excavation by hydraulic extractor operated with fully erected moveable noise barrier, drilling by drill rig and breaking works for TTA stage 3 in front of IFC were observed during noise monitoring.

5.6.4 No further exceedance was recorded in the subsequent noise monitoring during non-restricted hours.  Nevertheless, the effectiveness of remedial actions implemented by the Contractor will be continuously reviewed.

5.6.5 According to the Event and Action Plan stated in Appendix 5.1, repeated measurement for noise monitoring station (M6) would be conducted immediately once Limit Level exceedance recorded in relation to Contract no. HY/2009/19, site investigations would be arranged accordingly to observe and record the sources of the exceedance(s). During the noise monitoring on 31 October 2011, temporary piling for construction of working platform for marine bored piling work by vibratory hammer was observed through out the period of noise monitoring. In addition, the vibratory hammer was observed operating above the road level of IECL. Contractor had suspended the works after received the notification on the same day to review the plant operations. Contractor was advised to decrease the frequency of vibratory hammer operation to reduce the noise level. Additional monitoring was conducted on 3 Nov 2011 at 15:00. Temporary piling work conducted by vibratory hammer with a lower frequency was observed during noise monitoring.

5.6.6 Regarding to the noise exceedance recorded at M7e, repeated measurement for noise monitoring station would be conducted immediately once Limit Level exceedance recorded in relation to Contract no. HY/2009/18, site investigations would be arranged accordingly to observe and record the sources of the exceedance(s). During the noise monitoring on 15 November 2011, drilling by drill rig and breaking works for D-wall construction in front of IFC without noise barrier and no abnormal work were observed through out the period of noise monitoring. Contractor had suspended the works after received the notification on the same day to review the plant operations. Contractor was advised to properly erect the noise barriers as far as practicable for the drilling and breaking works. Additional monitoring was conducted on 18 November 2011 at 11:30. Drill rig and breaker operated at the concern area with fully erected moveable noise barrier, drilling by drill rig and breaking works for D-wall construction were observed during noise monitoring.

5.6.7 No further exceedance was recorded in the subsequent noise monitoring during non-restricted hours at M6 and M7e.  Nevertheless, the effectiveness of remedial actions implemented by the Contractors will be continuously reviewed.

6. Complaints, Notification of Summons and Prosecution

6.0.1. There was one environmental complaint received on 26 August 2011.

6.0.2. There was one environmental complaint received on 14 October 2011.

6.0.3. Two environmental complaints were received on 4 and 6 November 2011.

Reporting month of September 2011

6.0.4. A water impact complaint was received by ET on 29 August 2011. It was complained by Mr. Au from Cayley Property Management Limited (CPML) that large amount of rubbishes were found at the harbour front adjacent to their cooling water intake suction which caused 3 times of system breakdown of the sea water pump on 9, 22 and 25 August 2011 after the contractors set up the temporary garbage defender in function and collect the floating refuses, but cannot eliminate all refuses, in particular the refuse coming from the seabed. An ad-hoc inspection of the effectiveness of garbage defender was conducted with RSS (CWB project team), contractors of HY/200911 and HY/2009/19, ET and IEC on 29 August 2011.

6.0.5. During on-site inspection, floating refuses were observed occasionally outside the garbage defender. No conclusion could be made for the source of these floating refuses. On the other hand, some of the refuses were observed floating behind the garbage defender during investigation. All daily cleaning actions had been taken by contractor to minimize floating refuse inside the construction site. It was noted that the cooling water intake was accessible to the public. As such, fish breeding and fishing activities were observed even though a notice has already hoisted. Also, tripping of rubbish by the passers-by could result in a lot of rubbish accumulated around the intake point. Referring to the record provided by CPML, there were a lot of nylon/ plastic bags and nylon wire mesh that matched those rubbishes generated from the public activities. The contractors were reminded to strengthen the communication with City Garden and no further complaint from complainant was received after proposed the mitigation measure.

6.0.6. To follow up the ICC complaint no. 1  306740207 regarding the discharged muddy water from work site to the seafront near Oil Street during heavy rain in August 2011, it was confirmed with RE that muddy water was caused by a heap of earth being washed to the sea by heavy rain. The heap of earth was referred as a small stockpile placed close to the seafront in front of Oil Street within the site area under handover transition period from contract HY/2009/11 to contract HY/2009/19. The necessary mitigation measures to protect the small stockpile against rainfall were missing at the time of complaint.

6.0.7. Due to the missing of mitigation measures to protect the small stockpile during handover transition period, loose material was washed into the harbour when heavy rain came. Muddy water was formed and dispersed in the sea that caused the water quality and visual concern to the public. The complaint was considered as valid.

6.0.8. Contractors were advised to relocate the loose materials away from the coastline as far as practicable. Any loose material placed which needed to be placed near the coastline shall be properly compacted or covered as appropriate. To avoid any further environmental deficiency, Contractors shall ensure all necessary environmental mitigation measures will not be missing during site area handover.

Reporting month of October 2011

6.0.9. The complainant, Ms. Tam complained via hotline 1823 about the polluted fumes and exhaust from the excavation by sub-contractor of CEDD on pedestrian way outside no.25 Harbour Road (in front of the Harbour Centre). RSS notified ET to carry out investigation on 17 October 2011.

6.0.10. The location of the excavator was within site area of Contract no. HK/2009/02 undertaking the water cooling main re-provision works along the Harbour Road. The plants including the excavator have been checked before using at the site. However, the polluted fumes and exhausted from the excavator was caused due to insufficient maintenance of the plant after using at site. After receiving the complaint, the excavator was then removal off-site for checking and maintenance works on 17 October 2011. Contractor was reminded to enhance regular checking and maintenance to all plants at site. RSS has replied to the complainant on the arrangement of the measures taken on 17 October 2011. Complainant was satisfied with the response and follow-up action taken by the Contractor.

Reporting month of November 2011

6.0.11. The complainant, Mr. Liu from LCSD complained via Contractor Complaint Hotline about a tree near the site of pipe installation works outside Wan Chai Swimming Pool at Harbour Road, the status is not healthy and roof ball of two trees inside the site near Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel at Convention Avenue were half cut.

6.0.12. A tree near the site of pipe installation works outside Wan Chai Swimming Pool at Harbour Road is confirmed that is the Tree no. TA1122 under Contract no. HK/2009/02. Leaves of a branch of this tree were shrivelled. Another two trees inside the site near Renaissance Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel at Convention Avenue are the tree nos. A160 and A161 under Contract no. HK/2009/01. Part of roof ball of these two trees was covered by the metal plate.

6.0.13. Independent Tree Specialists for these two inspected the trees. Contractor HK/2009/01 has taken the measure as recommend downgrading the soil level around the trunk base. Reinstating of the ground works will be conducted in mid-December 2011. For the tree no. TA1122 under Contract no. HK/2009/02, the brown leaves were removed and fenced the tree with orange net is provided to prevent damage of tree trunk by construction works. The distance between the tree and the edge of the trench is kept approximate 2m. Two Contractors were reminded to carry out regular watering to the trees within their site area.

6.0.14. A noise complaint was received by Police Officer and a police officer arrived to Contract HK/2009/01 site at about 6:30 a.m. on 6 November 2011 to inspect noise generated from the site and stop the existed machines operation. The subcontractor for Diaphragm wall, SAMBO Korean foreman stopped the engine of the BC cutter immediately. The police officer recorded the details and HKID number of the foreman and then left. Due to the different language communication between the police officer and the Korean foreman, no CNP was checked by the police officer.

6.0.15. According to the information reported by Contractor, one BC cutter and a hoist were operated for inspecting all bentonite pipes were in good condition and all joints were tightened in good position for Diaphragm Wall construction of Shatin-Central Link. Due to insufficient communication between Contractor HK/2009/01 and their Korean Sub-contractor, the Korean Sub-contractor had not notified to Contractor prior carrying out the inspection of the bentonite pipes and all pipe joints to ensure no damages and was tightened in good positions at about 6:00a.m.

6.0.16. As such, the Contractor HK/2009/01 was reminded to enhance the communication between Contractor and sub-contractor, and construction Noise Permit should be checked and in place for the construction works during restricted hour, plus providing environmental training to all foreman and operators on restricted hour operation.

6.0.17. The complaint was considered in relation to the construction works during restricted hours without valid Construction Noise Permit. No more construction works were conducted during night time period. The construction works will be conducted in accordance with the time period stated in valid CNP. This complaint will be kept in view of any follow-up action from the relevant government activities.

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

6.0.19. 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 of Works up to last reporting quarter	9
September  /span>2011  November 2011	4
Project-to-Date	13

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
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-364/2009/A, this section addresses the relevant cumulative construction impact due to the concurrent activities of the current projects including the Central Reclamation Phase III (CRIII), Wan Chai Development Phase II (WDII), Central-WanChai Bypass (CWB), Island Eastern Corridor Link projects (IECL) and Wan Chai Development Phase II  Central  Wan Chai Bypass at Wan Chai East (CWB Tunnel).

7.0.2. Monthly EM&A report (October 2011) of Central Reclamation Phase III (CRIII) is outstanding in this reporting period, no cumulative construction impact due to the concurrent activities of the current projects with the Central Reclamation Phase III (CRIII) could be done.

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 activity under Wan Chai Development Phase II were the filling works at NPR2E, Seawall block construction, reclamation work and diaphragm wall construction preparation works at TS4; Diaphragm wall construction at TS1 and TPCWAE TCBR1W, maintenance dredging of navigation channel and mooring area, HKCEC3w and marine bored piling at MTR Tunnel Crossing. Advanced piling works at FEHD Whitfield Depot, Central Interchange, cross-harbour water mains, tunnel works at WCR1 in the reporting period. The major environmental impact was water quality impact at Causeway Bay and Wan Chai. Land-based construction activity were advance filling works at TS4, Diaphragm wall construction at TS1 and TPCWAE TCBR1W, piling works at FEHD Whitfield Depot, sheet piling and pre-drilling works at Central, marine pre-drilling at North Point and tunnel works at Wan Chai East in the reporting period.

7.0.4. The major environmental impacts generated from advanced piling works at FEHD Whitfield Depot were undertaken and sheet piling, pre-drilling and sheet piling works at Central and tunnel works at Wan Chai East, IECL and Causeway Bay typhoon shelter in the reporting month. No significant air impact was anticipated in the reporting month. Notwithstanding, four project-related exceedances regarding construction noise was recorded during non-restricted hours referred to Contract no. HY/2009/18 and HY/2009/19 in the reporting month. In general, it is evaluated that the cumulative construction impact from the concurrent projects including Wan Chai Development Phase II was mainly 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.

Air quality monitoring

8.0.2. No exceedance was recorded.

Noise monitoring

8.0.3. Four project related limit level exceedances were recorded on 20 September 2011, 11 October 2011 and 15 November 2011 at M7e and on 31 October 2011 at M6.

8.0.4. A non-project related limited level exceedance was recorded during restricted hour monitoring on 21 November 2011 at M7e.

8.0.5. Nine non-project related limit level exceedances were recorded during restricted hour monitoring on 7, 15, 20 September 2011, 7, 25, 31 October 2011, 8, 15, 21 November 2011 at M1a.

8.0.6. A non-project related limited level exceedance was recorded during restricted hour monitoring on 21 November 2011 at M2b.

8.0.7. An action level was recorded regarding a noise complaint referring to HK/2009/01 received on 6 November 2011.

Real time noise monitoring

8.0.8. No exceedance was recorded.

8.0.9. Four complaints were recorded on 26 August, 14 October, 4 and 6 November 2011. No further complaint was received after follow-up action and investigation.

8.0.10. The construction works of Contract no. 04/HY/2006  Reconstruction of Bus Terminus near Man Yiu Street and Man Kwong Street under FEP-04/364/2009/A was completed, and the FEP was surrendered by the Contractor on 11 February 2011.

8.0.11. The construction programmes of individual contracts are provided in Appendix 8.1.