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-364/2009/B,

Further Evironmental permit nos. fep-01/364/2009, fep-02/364/2009, FEP-03/364/2009, FEP-05/364/2009/A, FEp-06/364/2009/a, FEp-07/364/2009/a, FEp-08/364/2009/a , FEP-09/364/2009/B and fep-10/364/2009/B

 

Quarterly Environmental Monitoring
and Audit Report

 

- September 2013 to november 2013 -

 

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:

 

 

 

20 December 2013


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. 7

3.     Monitoring Requirements. 12

3.1.       Noise Monitoring. 12

3.2.       Air Monitoring. 14

4.     Monitoring Results. 16

4.1.       Noise Monitoring Results. 16

4.2.       Real Time Noise Monitoring Results. 19

4.3.       Air Monitoring Results. 22

4.4.       Waste Monitoring Results. 24

5.     Compliance Audit. 28

5.1.       Noise Monitoring. 28

5.2.       Air Monitoring. 28

5.3.       Site Audit 29

5.4.       Review of the Reasons for and the Implications of Non-compliance. 31

5.5.       Summary of action taken in the event of and follow-up on non-compliance. 31

6.     Complaints, Notification of Summons and Prosecution. 32

7.     Cumulative Construction Impact due to the Concurrent Projects. 33

8.     Conclusion. 33


lIST OF TABLES

 

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

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. HY/2009/19

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

Table VII       Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2012/08

Table VIII      Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2010/08

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/2009/18

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. HY/2009/19

Table 2.9       Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2010/06

Table 2.10    Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2012/08

Table 2.11    Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2010/08

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 Station for Contract no. HY/2009/18

Table 4.2      Noise Monitoring Stations 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 Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/19

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

Table 4.6      Air Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/18

Table 4.7      Air Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HK/2009/01

Table 4.8      Air Monitoring Station for Contract no. HK/2009/02

Table 4.9      Air Monitoring Station for Contract no. HY/2009/15

Table 4.10    Air Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/19

Table 4.11    Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HK/2009/01

Table 4.12    Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HK/2009/02

Table 4.13    Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2009/18

Table 4.14    Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2009/15

Table 4.15    Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2009/19

Table 4.16    Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HK/2010/06

Table 4.17    Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HK/2012/08

Table 4.18    Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2012/08

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 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 – September 2013 to November 2013 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-05/364/2009/A, FEP-06/364/2009/A, FEP-07/364/2009/A, FEP-08/364/2009/A and FEP-09/364/2009/B. The EM&A report is prepared by the Environmental Team (ET) employed under Contract No. HK/2011/07 – Wan Chai Development Phase II and Central Wanchai Bypass – Sampling, Field Measurement and Testing Works (Stage 2). This report presents the environmental monitoring findings and information recorded during the period September 2013 to November 2013. The cut-off date of reporting is at 28th of each reporting quarter.

 

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

 

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

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 I        Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/18

September 2013

October 2013

November 2013

Ÿ  Excavation of trial pit

Ÿ  Transplanting of trees

Ÿ  Drainage works

Ÿ  Tunnel works including scaffolding erection, excavation, OHVD installation, roadside barriers, top and base slab construction

Ÿ  Trough structure construction and associated drilling and grouting

Ÿ  Road works

Ÿ  Bridges construction including pile caps and deck structure

 

Ÿ  Excavation of trial pit

Ÿ  Transplanting of trees

Ÿ  Drainage works

Ÿ  Tunnel works including scaffolding erection, excavation, OHVD installation, roadside barriers, top and base slab construction

Ÿ  Trough structure construction and associated drilling and grouting

Ÿ  Road works

Ÿ  Bridges construction

 

Ÿ  Excavation of trial pit

Ÿ  Transplanting of trees

Ÿ  Drainage works

Ÿ  Tunnel works including scaffolding erection, excavation, OHVD installation, roadside barriers, top and base slab construction

Ÿ  Trough structure construction and associated drilling and grouting

Ÿ  Road works

Ÿ  Bridges construction

 

 

 

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

September 2013

October 2013

November 2013

Ÿ  Installation of pre-bored H-pile in CWB Stage 2 Atrium Link (from CH120 to CH220) was in progress.

Ÿ  Construction of the Common D-wall.

Ÿ  Filling of the existing open water channel from CH100 to CH206.

Ÿ  Pending for further filling to P7 & P9 area.

Ÿ  Demolition of the Promenade Deck.

Ÿ  ELS work at bottom-up area. Fabrication of steel strutting members was fully completed. Installation of ELS.

Ÿ   

Ÿ  Installation of pre-bored H-pile in CWB Stage 2 Atrium Link (from CH120 to CH220). 59 nos. pre-bored H-piles had been excavated. 45 nos. pre-bored H-piles were grouted

Ÿ  Construction of the Common D-wall.

Ÿ  Filling of the existing open water channel from CH100 to CH206

Ÿ  Demolition of the Promenade Deck.

Ÿ  Installation of sheet pile for demolition of P5 Pump house.  

Ÿ  ELS work at bottom-up area.

Ÿ  Fabrication of steel strutting members.

Ÿ  Installation of ELS was completed (322m).

Ÿ   

Ÿ  Installation of pre-bored H-pile in CWB Stage 2 Atrium Link (from CH120 to CH220)

Ÿ  69 nos. pre-bored H-piles had been excavated. 60 nos. pre-bored H-piles were grouted.

Ÿ  Installation of pre-bored H-pile in CWB Stage 3

Ÿ  Construction of the Common D-wall

Ÿ  Filling of the existing open water channel from CH100 to CH206 and further filling to P7 & P9.

Ÿ  Demolition of the Promenade Deck.

Ÿ  Installation of sheet pile for demolition of P5 Pump house.  

Ÿ  Installation of ELS at first layer for Stage.

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

September 2013

October 2013

November 2013

Ÿ  Casting of northern side wall Bay 2 and Bay 3.

Ÿ  Casting of center wall Bay 1, Bay 4, Bay 5 and Bay 6

Ÿ  Casting of the Southern side wall Bay 2, Bay3, Bay 4 and Bay 5.

Ÿ  Total 56.4% (220m out of 390m) of wall had been concreted.

Ÿ  Installation of waterproofing for both side walls and rebar fixing for wall construction.

Ÿ  D-Wall Panel BH3, BH4, BH5, P91, P92, P93, P96, P97, P99 and P100 were concreted

Ÿ  Steel cage installation for Panel P95.

Ÿ  Excavation for Panel BH6.

Ÿ   

Ÿ  (59 out of 64 Nos.) struts installation for S4 ELS removal

Ÿ  Concreting of D-Wall Panel BH2, BH6, P88, P94, P95 and P101

Ÿ  (18 out of 39 panels) of D-wall had been concreted for Tunnel Portion 2.

Ÿ  Steel cage installation for Panel BH7.

Ÿ  Excavation for Panel P102.

Ÿ  Pre drilling for D-wall at Portion 9 of the Site

Ÿ  Pre drilling for proposed bored piles

Ÿ   

Ÿ  S4 ELS removal Stage 1

Ÿ  S4 ELS removal Stage 2

Ÿ  S5a installation for S4 ELS removal Stage 2

Ÿ  Installation of waterproofing at south upper side wall Bay 4 & Bay 5 for upper wall construction and north side wall Bay 4 & Bay 5 for OHVD base slab construction

Ÿ  Scaffolding erection for Northern OHVD Base slab Bay 4 & Bay 5 construction

Ÿ  D-Wall Panel BH7, P89 and P102 were concreted for Tunnel Portion 2.

Ÿ  Plant for D-Wall construction had been demobilized off Site.

Ÿ  Partial demolition of Box Culvert O Bay 13 & Bay 14 for D-Wall construction

Ÿ  Pre-drilling works at WCR4/TWCR4 area.

Ÿ  Breaking up the existing carriageway

Ÿ  Plant set-up for bored pile construction was commenced and the oscillator was delivered to site.

Ÿ  Hoarding removal for bored pipes and D-wall construction and re-installation the new site boundary at Hung Hing Road.

Ÿ  Pre-drilling for proposed bored piles.

Ÿ  D-wall and bulkhead at CH3246 & CH3280

 

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

September 2013

October 2013

November 2013

Ÿ  ELS works, water proofing and tunnel construction at TS4

Ÿ  Cut and cover tunnel construction at TPCWAE

Ÿ  Excavation and tunnel lining construction for mined tunnel

Ÿ  ELS works a TS2

Ÿ  ELS works, water proofing and tunnel construction at TS4

Ÿ  Cut and cover tunnel construction at TPCWAE

Ÿ  Excavation and installation of steel ribs for mined tunnel

Ÿ  ELS works at TS2

 

Ÿ  ELS works, water proofing and tunnel construction at TS4

Ÿ  Cut and cover tunnel construction at TPCWAE

Ÿ  Excavation, installation of steel ribs and tunnel lining construction for mined tunnel

Ÿ  ELS works at TS2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 V      Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/19

September 2013

October 2013

November 2013

Ÿ   Road works at Watson Road

Ÿ   Bored piling (Land)

Ÿ   D-wall and Barrette Construction

Ÿ   Construction works for Box Culvert T1

Ÿ   Backfill works for Box Culvert U1

Ÿ   Construction of Pile cap (Land)

Ÿ   Removal of marine platform

Ÿ   Construction of pile cap, pier & cross head (Marine)

Ÿ   ELS and Cut & Cover Tunnel

Ÿ   Installation of dewatering well

Ÿ   Laying of 1500 pipe

Ÿ   Launching of segments

Ÿ   Extraction of temporary pile from marine section

Ÿ   Breaking of barrette piles at Cut & Cover tunnel

Ÿ   Construction of bridge truss TA1

Ÿ   Installation of temporary lighting at IEC link

Ÿ   Demolition of parapet at IEC link

Ÿ   Construction of King Post at ELS

Ÿ   Road works at Watson Road

Ÿ   Bored piling (Land)

Ÿ   D-wall and Barrette Construction

Ÿ   Removal of strut at ELS will commence

Ÿ   Construction works for Box Culvert T1

Ÿ   Construction of Pile cap (Land)

Ÿ   Removal of marine platform

Ÿ   Construction of pile cap, pier & cross head (Marine)

Ÿ   ELS and Cut & Cover Tunnel

Ÿ   Installation of dewatering well

Ÿ   Laying of 1500f pipe

Ÿ   Launching of segments

Ÿ   Extraction of temporary pile from marine section

Ÿ   Construction of bridge truss TA1

Ÿ   Demolition of parapet at IEC link

Ÿ   Construction of King Post at ELS

 

Ÿ   Road works at Watson Road

Ÿ   Bored piling (Land)

Ÿ   D-wall and Barrette Construction

Ÿ   Removal of strut at ELS will commence

Ÿ   Construction works for Box Culvert T1

Ÿ   Construction of Pile cap (Land)

Ÿ   Removal of marine platform

Ÿ   Construction of pile cap, pier & cross head (Marine)

Ÿ   ELS, EVB and Cut & Cover Tunnel

Ÿ   Installation of dewatering well

Ÿ   Laying of 1500f pipe

Ÿ   Launching of segments

Ÿ   Extraction of temporary pile from marine section

Ÿ   Construction of bridge truss TA1

Ÿ   Demolition of parapet at IEC link

Ÿ   Construction of King Post at ELS

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contract no. HK/2010/06 - Wan Chai Development Phase II - Central - Wan Chai Bypass over MTR Tsuen Wan Line under FEP-08/364/2009/A

 

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

September 2013

October 2013

November 2013

Ÿ   Stitching Works

Ÿ   Grouting Works

 

Ÿ   Stitching Works

Ÿ   Grouting Works

 

Ÿ   Stitching Works

Ÿ   Grouting Works

 

Contract no. HK/2012/08 – Wan Chai Development Phase II – Central- Wan Chai Bypass at Wan Chai West under FEP-09/364/2009B

 

Table VII                      Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2012/08

September 2013

October 2013

November 2013

Ÿ   Site preparation works

Ÿ   Site survey

Ÿ   Hoarding erection

Ÿ   Site preparation works

Ÿ   Site survey

Ÿ   Hoarding erection

Ÿ   Site preparation works

Ÿ   Site survey

 

 

Contract no. HY/2010/08 – Central and WanChai Bypass – Slip road 8 section under FEP-10/364/2009B

 

Table VIII                     Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2010/08

September 2013

October 2013

November 2013

Ÿ   Tree Pruning works

Ÿ   Tree removal works,

Ÿ   Tree transplanting works,

Ÿ   Tree works within off-site nursery compound,

Ÿ   Instrumentation works,

Ÿ   Ground investigation works,

Ÿ   Gantry installation and removal works

Ÿ   Chain link fence demarcation works and

Ÿ   Erection of site hoarding.

Ÿ   Tree pruning works

Ÿ   Tree removal works,

Ÿ   Tree transplanting works,

Ÿ   Tree works within off-site nursery compound,

Ÿ   Instrumentation installation works,

Ÿ   Ground investigation works,

Ÿ   Sheet piling and

Ÿ   Erection of site hoarding.

 

Ÿ   Tree pruning works

Ÿ   Tree removal works,

Ÿ   Tree transplanting works,

Ÿ   Tree works within off-site nursery compound,

Ÿ   Instrumentation installation works,

Ÿ   Ground investigation works,

Ÿ   Sheet piling works,

Ÿ   Erection of site hoarding &

Ÿ   Re-provisional of turtle pond.

 

 

 

 

 

Noise Monitoring

  1. Per EPD’s letter dated 3 Aug 2012 (received by ET on 6 Aug 2012 through HyD), noise monitoring at M8 – City Hall commenced on 7 Aug 2012, and the monitoring station M7e – International Finance Centre (Eastern Podium) has become a reference station starting from 7 Aug 2012.
  2. Due to safety concerns, the monitoring location for M4b – Victoria Centre has been finely adjusted from 7 June 2012.
  3. Monitoring for report of review baseline noise level was performed from 11 April 2011 to 8 June 2011.  Then the report was submitted on the 20 June 2011, verified by IEC on 18 July 2011 and was approved by ER by January 2012.  The new baseline is used for the noise calculation starting from the January 2012 reporting month.
  4. 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, and M8 – City Hall on a weekly basis.
  5. No action and 4 limit level exceedances at M6 – HK Baptist Church Henrietta Secondary School were recorded on 6, 10, 17 and 26 September 2013 in this reporting quarter. The exceedances were concluded as non-project related.
  6. One action level exceedances regarding noise complaint concerning location between Central Pier and IFC was received by ET on 10 October 2013. After investigation, no non-compliance was identified.
  7. No action and 2 limit level exceedances at M6 – HK Baptist Church Henrietta Secondary School were recorded on 3 and 16 October 2013 in this reporting quarter. The exceedances were concluded as non-project related.
  8. No action and 3 limit level exceedances at M6 – HK Baptist Church Henrietta Secondary School were recorded on 5, 18 and 26 November 2013 in this reporting quarter. The exceedances were concluded as non-project related.

 

       Real time Noise Monitoring

  1. 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 during the period from 28 September 2012 til 10am on 5 October 2012 in the reporting period.
  2. Real time noise monitoring station at Oil Street Community Liaison Centre (RTN2- Oil Street Community Centre) was relocated from Oil Street Community Liaison Centre to Hong Kong Electric (RTN2a- Electric Centre) on 5 Oct which is a representative of the noise sensitive receiver City Garden. The baseline noise level of RTN2a will adopt the results derived from the baseline noise monitoring conducted in Electric Centre from 4 December 2009 to 17 December 2009.
  3. As confirmed by CWB RSS, the IECL parapet removal operations will commence in March 2013.  Liaison was conducted with HK Baptist Church Henrietta Secondary School and Po Leung Kuk Yu Lee Mo Fan Memorial School regarding the set up of RTN3 real time noise monitoring station.  Po Leung Kuk Yu Lee Mo Fan Memorial School grant permission for set up on 4 Sep 2012 and station set up was performed on 14 Sep 2012.
  4. Real Time Noise Monitoring at RTN3- Po Leung Kuk Yu Lee Mo Fan Memorial School was commenced since 06 Oct 2012.
  5. Causeway Bay Community Centre has granted permission for set up of real time noise monitoring station on 21 Dec 2012 and station set up was performed on 27 Dec 2012.  The Baseline noise level of RTN4- Causeway Bay Community Centre will adopt the results from the baseline noise monitoring report for EP/364/2009 in 22 April 2010 in which approved by EPD.
  6. According to clause 3.1 stated in EP-364/2009B, “the real-time monitoring system shall be in place no later than two weeks before the commencement date of demolition works of the existing Island Eastern Corridor”. IEC demolition associated construction works was commenced on 3 Feb 2013 and Real time noise monitoring at RTN4-Causeway Bay Community Centre was commenced on 13 Jan 2013.
  7. Real-time noise monitoring station RTN1-FEHD Whitfield Depot was finely adjusted from 2/F to roof-top at FEHD Whitfield Depot on 24 June 2013 with respect to the commencement of advance works for IEC parapet demolition.
  8. No project related exceedances were recorded in October reporting month and no limit level exceedance was recorded in September and November reporting month at RTN1- FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitfield Depot during this reporting quarter.
  9. No project related exceedance was recorded in September, October and November reporting month at RTN2a-Hong Kong Electric Centre during this reporting quarter.
  10. No limit level exceedance was recorded in October and November reporting month and no project related exceedance was recorded in the September reporting month at RTN3-Yu Lee Mo Fan Memorial School during this reporting quarter.
  11. No limit level exceedances were recorded in September, October and November reporting month at RTN4-Causeway Bay Community Centre during this reporting quarter.

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. 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 level and no limit level exceedances were recorded in this reporting quarter.

 Complaints, Notifications of Summons and Successful Prosecutions

  1. One environmental complaint under FEP-05/364/2009/B was received in the reporting period.

A public complaint regarding air and noise impact referred by RSS was received by ET on 10 October 2013 (ICC Case Ref.: 1-467000768 dated 03 October 2013). The complainant reported that Noise and air quality impact was experienced at the area located between IFC and Central Pier during peak hours. ET confirmed with the Resident Site Staff that major construction activities at the concerned location conducted over the past three months include formwork, rebar and concreting; backfilling; water-proofing and scaffolding erection. Mitigation measures implemented by the Contractor for the above construction works include select quiet plant and work methods; check plant and equipment for condition; for use of powered mechanical equipment during restricted hours: Obtain necessary Construction Noise Permit and strictly comply with their conditions; frequently spray water to major haul road and stockpiles to suppress dust generation; and covering of stockpiles with impervious sheets.

The construction activities including backfilling, concreting and other associated tunnel works were undertaken in the past three months. Having reviewing the monitoring data of the monitoring stations in the vicinity of the concerned location raised by the complainant, namely monitoring station M7e and M7w (Noise Monitoring Station) and MA1e and MA1w (Air Monitoring Station), no action or limit level exceedance was recorded.

In addition, mitigations measures including water spraying and erection of noise barrier were observed during weekly site inspection in August and September 2013 and reminders on dust mitigations measures given during weekly site inspection to the contractor were rectified. As such, the construction activities under Contract HY/2009/18 were considered in compliance with the statutory requirement and no cumulative air/ noise quality impact was observed in the past three months.

Elevated noise level at monitoring station M7e (International Finance Centre East Podium) was noted on 24 September 2013. The Contractor is recommended to review the current measures and to implement additional noise mitigation measures to further avoid potential impact to nearby public area during construction works.

 

 


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-05/364/2009/A, FEP-06/364/2009/A, FEP-07/364/2009/A, FEP-08/364/2009/A and FEP-09/364/2009/B 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 “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 September 2013 to November 2013.

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

(Completed)

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

(Completed)

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

HK/2010/06

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

DP3

22 March 2011

HK/2012/08

Wan Chai Development Phase II- Central-Wan Chai Bypass at Wan Chai West

DP1,DP2, DP3

DP works under
EP-364 to be commenced tentatively in late 2013.

HY/2010/08

Central- Wanchai Bypass Tunnel – Tunnel (Slip Road 8)

DP1, DP2, DP3

21 March 2013

 

 

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 for WDII

Principal Resident Engineer

Mr. Frankie Fan

2587 1778

2587 1877

Engineer’s Representative for CWB

Principal Resident Engineer

Mr. Peter Poon

3916 1818

3529 2829

Chun Wo – Leader Joint Venture

Contractor under Contract no. HK/2009/01

Joint Venture Board Representative

Mr. PL Yue

2162 9909

2634 1626

Sub Agent

Mr. Terry Wong

9757 9846

Construction Manager

Mr. Wyman Wong

9627 2467

Construction Manager

Mr. Jack Chu

9775 2467

Construction Manager

Mr. Andy Yu

9648 4896

Environmental Officer (Compliance Manager)

Mr. Andy Mak

9103 2370

Environmental Supervisor

Mr. Kwong Weng Kit

6253 3356

Chun Wo – CRGL Joint Venture

Contractor under Contract no. HK/2009/02

Project Manager

Mr. Chan Sing Cho

3658-3002

2827 9996

Quality & Environmental Manager (Environmental Officer)

Mr. C.P. Ho

3658-3000

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. Paul Yu

9456 9819

Environmental Manager /

Environmental Officer

Mr. M.H. Isa

9884 0810

Environmental Engineer

Calvin Leung

9286 9208

Construction Manager (Marine)

William Luk

9610 1101

Construction Manager

(Land)

Patrick Cheung

9643 3012

Construction Manager

(Land)

Eric Fong

6191 9337

Operation Manager (Land)

Yung Kwok Wah

9834 1010

Leighton Contractors (Asia) Limited

Contractor under Contract no. HY/2009/18

Site Agent

Mr. Desmond Sze

2214 7700

2140 6799

Deputy Site Agent

Mr Roger Wong

2214 7703

Environmental Officer

Ms. Lighting Chan

2823 1161

Environmental Engineer

Mr. Donald Yip

2214 7721

Assistant Environmental Engineer

Mr. Penny Yiu

2214 7738

Environmental Supervisor

K. P. Lai

6461 4660

Environmental Supervisor

Ray Cheng

22147742

Environmental Supervisor

Bosco Lee

22147711

Environmental Supervisor

Ryan Tsui

2214 7705

China State Construction Engineering (HK) Ltd.

Contractor under Contract no. HY/2009/15

Project Director

Mr. K C Cheung

2823 7813

2566 2192

Site Manager

Mr. J.H. Chen

3557 6368

Contractor’s Representative

Mr. Andrew Wong

3557 6407

Head of construction

Mr. Roger Cheung

3557 6371

Environmental Officer

Mr. Samuel Tsui

3557 6215

Environmental Supervisor

Ms Esther Choi

35576348

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. Clement Pang

9481 6024

Environmental Supervisor

Mr. Jacky Cheung

9735 9200

China State

Contractor under Contract no.HY/2010/08

Project Director

Cheung Kit Cheung

3557 6399

3465 2899

Project Manager

Chan Ying Lun

9812 0592

Deputy Project Manager

Chris Leung

3467 4299

Site Agent

Dave Chan

3467 4277

Environmental Officer

C.M. Wong

3557 6464

Environmental Supervisor

Louis Lam Tsz Kwan

3557 6470

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. 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 Table2.4:

Table 2.4    Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/18

September 2013

October 2013

November 2013

Ÿ  Excavation of trial pit

Ÿ  Transplanting of trees

Ÿ  Drainage works

Ÿ  Tunnel works including scaffolding erection, excavation, OHVD installation, roadside barriers, top and base slab construction

Ÿ  Trough structure construction and associated drilling and grouting

Ÿ  Road works

Ÿ  Bridges construction including pile caps and deck structure

 

Ÿ  Excavation of trial pit

Ÿ  Transplanting of trees

Ÿ  Drainage works

Ÿ  Tunnel works including scaffolding erection, excavation, OHVD installation, roadside barriers, top and base slab construction

Ÿ  Trough structure construction and associated drilling and grouting

Ÿ  Road works

Ÿ  Bridges construction

 

Ÿ  Excavation of trial pit

Ÿ  Transplanting of trees

Ÿ  Drainage works

Ÿ  Tunnel works including scaffolding erection, excavation, OHVD installation, roadside barriers, top and base slab construction

Ÿ  Trough structure construction and associated drilling and grouting

Ÿ  Road works

Ÿ  Bridges construction

 

2.5.2.     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 Table2.5:

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

September 2013

October 2013

November 2013

Ÿ  Installation of pre-bored H-pile in CWB Stage 2 Atrium Link (from CH120 to CH220) was in progress.

Ÿ  Construction of the Common D-wall.

Ÿ  Filling of the existing open water channel from CH100 to CH206.

Ÿ  Pending for further filling to P7 & P9 area.

Ÿ  Demolition of the Promenade Deck.

Ÿ  ELS work at bottom-up area. Fabrication of steel strutting members was fully completed. Installation of ELS.

Ÿ   

Ÿ  Installation of pre-bored H-pile in CWB Stage 2 Atrium Link (from CH120 to CH220). 59 nos. pre-bored H-piles had been excavated. 45 nos. pre-bored H-piles were grouted

Ÿ  Construction of the Common D-wall.

Ÿ  Filling of the existing open water channel from CH100 to CH206

Ÿ  Demolition of the Promenade Deck.

Ÿ  Installation of sheet pile for demolition of P5 Pump house.  

Ÿ  ELS work at bottom-up area.

Ÿ  Fabrication of steel strutting members.

Ÿ  Installation of ELS was completed (322m).

Ÿ   

Ÿ  Installation of pre-bored H-pile in CWB Stage 2 Atrium Link (from CH120 to CH220)

Ÿ  69 nos. pre-bored H-piles had been excavated. 60 nos. pre-bored H-piles were grouted.

Ÿ  Installation of pre-bored H-pile in CWB Stage 3

Ÿ  Construction of the Common D-wall

Ÿ  Filling of the existing open water channel from CH100 to CH206 and further filling to P7 & P9.

Ÿ  Demolition of the Promenade Deck.

Ÿ  Installation of sheet pile for demolition of P5 Pump house.  

Ÿ  Installation of ELS at first layer for Stage.

Ÿ   

2.5.3.     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 Table2.5:

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

September 2013

October 2013

November 2013

Ÿ  Casting of northern side wall Bay 2 and Bay 3.

Ÿ  Casting of center wall Bay 1, Bay 4, Bay 5 and Bay 6

Ÿ  Casting of the Southern side wall Bay 2, Bay3, Bay 4 and Bay 5.

Ÿ  Total 56.4% (220m out of 390m) of wall had been concreted.

Ÿ  Installation of waterproofing for both side walls and rebar fixing for wall construction.

Ÿ  D-Wall Panel BH3, BH4, BH5, P91, P92, P93, P96, P97, P99 and P100 were concreted

Ÿ  Steel cage installation for Panel P95.

Ÿ  Excavation for Panel BH6.

Ÿ   

Ÿ  (59 out of 64 Nos.) struts installation for S4 ELS removal

Ÿ  Concreting of D-Wall Panel BH2, BH6, P88, P94, P95 and P101

Ÿ  (18 out of 39 panels) of D-wall had been concreted for Tunnel Portion 2.

Ÿ  Steel cage installation for Panel BH7.

Ÿ  Excavation for Panel P102.

Ÿ  Pre drilling for D-wall at Portion 9 of the Site

Ÿ  Pre drilling for proposed bored piles

Ÿ   

Ÿ  S4 ELS removal Stage 1

Ÿ  S4 ELS removal Stage 2

Ÿ  S5a installation for S4 ELS removal Stage 2

Ÿ  Installation of waterproofing at south upper side wall Bay 4 & Bay 5 for upper wall construction and north side wall Bay 4 & Bay 5 for OHVD base slab construction

Ÿ  Scaffolding erection for Northern OHVD Base slab Bay 4 & Bay 5 construction

Ÿ  D-Wall Panel BH7, P89 and P102 were concreted for Tunnel Portion 2.

Ÿ  Plant for D-Wall construction had been demobilized off Site.

Ÿ  Partial demolition of Box Culvert O Bay 13 & Bay 14 for D-Wall construction

Ÿ  Pre-drilling works at WCR4/TWCR4 area.

Ÿ  Breaking up the existing carriageway

Ÿ  Plant set-up for bored pile construction was commenced and the oscillator was delivered to site.

Ÿ  Hoarding removal for bored pipes and D-wall construction and re-installation the new site boundary at Hung Hing Road.

Ÿ  Pre-drilling for proposed bored piles.

Ÿ  D-wall and bulkhead at CH3246 & CH3280

2.5.4.     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 2.7:

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

September 2013

October 2013

November 2013

Ÿ  ELS works, water proofing and tunnel construction at TS4

Ÿ  Cut and cover tunnel construction at TPCWAE

Ÿ  Excavation and tunnel lining construction for mined tunnel

Ÿ  ELS works a TS2

Ÿ  ELS works, water proofing and tunnel construction at TS4

Ÿ  Cut and cover tunnel construction at TPCWAE

Ÿ  Excavation and installation of steel ribs for mined tunnel

Ÿ  ELS works at TS2

 

Ÿ  ELS works, water proofing and tunnel construction at TS4

Ÿ  Cut and cover tunnel construction at TPCWAE

Ÿ  Excavation, installation of steel ribs and tunnel lining construction for mined tunnel

Ÿ  ELS works at TS2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.5.5.     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 2.8:

Table 2.8    Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/19

September 2013

October 2013

November 2013

Ÿ   Road works at Watson Road

Ÿ   Bored piling (Land)

Ÿ   D-wall and Barrette Construction

Ÿ   Construction works for Box Culvert T1

Ÿ   Backfill works for Box Culvert U1

Ÿ   Construction of Pile cap (Land)

Ÿ   Removal of marine platform

Ÿ   Construction of pile cap, pier & cross head (Marine)

Ÿ   ELS and Cut & Cover Tunnel

Ÿ   Installation of dewatering well

Ÿ   Laying of 1500 pipe

Ÿ   Launching of segments

Ÿ   Extraction of temporary pile from marine section

Ÿ   Breaking of barrette piles at Cut & Cover tunnel

Ÿ   Construction of bridge truss TA1

Ÿ   Installation of temporary lighting at IEC link

Ÿ   Demolition of parapet at IEC link

Ÿ   Construction of King Post at ELS

Ÿ   Road works at Watson Road

Ÿ   Bored piling (Land)

Ÿ   D-wall and Barrette Construction

Ÿ   Removal of strut at ELS will commence

Ÿ   Construction works for Box Culvert T1

Ÿ   Construction of Pile cap (Land)

Ÿ   Removal of marine platform

Ÿ   Construction of pile cap, pier & cross head (Marine)

Ÿ   ELS and Cut & Cover Tunnel

Ÿ   Installation of dewatering well

Ÿ   Laying of 1500f pipe

Ÿ   Launching of segments

Ÿ   Extraction of temporary pile from marine section

Ÿ   Construction of bridge truss TA1

Ÿ   Demolition of parapet at IEC link

Ÿ   Construction of King Post at ELS

 

Ÿ   Road works at Watson Road

Ÿ   Bored piling (Land)

Ÿ   D-wall and Barrette Construction

Ÿ   Removal of strut at ELS will commence

Ÿ   Construction works for Box Culvert T1

Ÿ   Construction of Pile cap (Land)

Ÿ   Removal of marine platform

Ÿ   Construction of pile cap, pier & cross head (Marine)

Ÿ   ELS, EVB and Cut & Cover Tunnel

Ÿ   Installation of dewatering well

Ÿ   Laying of 1500f pipe

Ÿ   Launching of segments

Ÿ   Extraction of temporary pile from marine section

Ÿ   Construction of bridge truss TA1

Ÿ   Demolition of parapet at IEC link

Ÿ   Construction of King Post at ELS

 

2.5.6.     Major construction activities for Contract no. HK/2010/06 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. HK/2010/06

September 2013

October 2013

November 2013

Ÿ   Stitching Works

Ÿ   Grouting Works

Ÿ   Stitching Works

Ÿ   Grouting Works

Ÿ   Stitching Works

Ÿ   Grouting Works

2.5.7.     Major construction activities for Contract no. HK/2012/08 have been commenced on March 2013. During the reporting period, the principal work activities are summarized in Table 2.10

Table 2.10      Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2012/08

September 2013

October 2013

November 2013

Ÿ   Site preparation works

Ÿ   Site survey

Ÿ   Hoarding erection

Ÿ   Site preparation works

Ÿ   Site survey

Ÿ   Hoarding erection

Ÿ   Site preparation works

Ÿ   Site survey

Ÿ   Hoarding erection

 

2.5.8.     Major construction activities for Contract no.HY/2010/08 have been commenced on March 2013. During the reporting period, the principal work activities are summarized in Table 2.11

             Table 2.11          Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2010/08

September 2013

October 2013

November 2013

Ÿ   Tree Pruning works

Ÿ   Tree removal works,

Ÿ   Tree transplanting works,

Ÿ   Tree works within off-site nursery compound,

Ÿ   Instrumentation works,

Ÿ   Ground investigation works,

Ÿ   Gantry installation and removal works

Ÿ   Chain link fence demarcation works and

Ÿ   Erection of site hoarding.

Ÿ   Tree pruning works

Ÿ   Tree removal works,

Ÿ   Tree transplanting works,

Ÿ   Tree works within off-site nursery compound,

Ÿ   Instrumentation installation works,

Ÿ   Ground investigation works,

Ÿ   Sheet piling and

Ÿ   Erection of site hoarding.

 

Ÿ   Tree pruning works

Ÿ   Tree removal works,

Ÿ   Tree transplanting works,

Ÿ   Tree works within off-site nursery compound,

Ÿ   Instrumentation installation works,

Ÿ   Ground investigation works,

Ÿ   Sheet piling works,

Ÿ   Erection of site hoarding &

Ÿ   Re-provisional of turtle pond.

 

2.5.9.     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 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)

M8

City Hall

* Remark 1: Location ID has been updated from M7 to M8 for City Hall

* Remark 2: M7e has become a reference station starting from 7 Aug 2012

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

RTN2a

Electric Centre

North Point

RTN3

Pok Leung Kuk Yu Lee Mo Fan Memorial School

Tin Hau

RTN4

Causeway Bay Community Centre

* RTN2 was relocated from Oil Street Community Liaison Centre to Electric Centre on

   05 Oct 2012 and re-designated as RTN2a.

 

 

 

 

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 (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.

3.1.4.     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 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.

3.1.5.     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 Site Office*

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

Remarks*: The location ID of monitoring station CMA1b was updated as “Oil Street Site Office” in

April 2013.

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 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.

 

 

4.       Monitoring Results

4.0.1.     Per EPD’s letter dated 3 Aug 2012 (received by ET on 6 Aug 2012 through HyD), noise monitoring at M8 – City Hall commenced on 7 Aug 2012, and the monitoring station M7e – International Finance Centre (Eastern Podium) has become a reference station starting from 7 Aug 2012.

4.0.2.     Due to safety concerns, the monitoring location for M4b – Victoria Centre has been finely adjusted from 7 June 2012.

4.0.3.     Monitoring for report of review baseline noise level was performed from 11 April 2011 to 8 June 2011.  Then the report was submitted on the 20 June 2011, verified by IEC on 18 July 2011 and was approved by ER by January 2012.  The new baseline is used for the noise calculation starting from the January 2012 reporting month.

4.0.4.     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).

4.0.5.     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/2009/18 – Central –Wanchai 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 –Wanchai Development Phase II – Central –Wanchai Bypass at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre

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

Ÿ   Contract no. HK/2010/06 - Wan Chai Development Phase II - Central - Wan Chai Bypass over MTR Tsuen Wan Line under FEP-08/364/2009/A

Ÿ   Contract no. HK/2012/08 – Wan Chai Development Phase II – Central- Wan Chai Bypass at Wan Chai West under FEP-09/364/2009B

Ÿ   Contract no. HY/2010/08 – Central and WanChai Bypass – Slip road 8 Section under FEP-10/364/2009B

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  4.1.       Noise Monitoring Results

 

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

4.1.1.     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 4.1 below.

Table 4.1    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)

M8

City Hall

* Remark : M7e has become a reference station starting from 7 Aug 2012

 

Reporting Month of September 2013

4.1.2.      No exceedance was recorded in the reporting month.

 

 Reporting Month of October 2013

4.1.3.     One action level exceedance regarding noise complaint concerning location between International Finance Centre and Central Pier area was received by ET on 10 October 2013. After investigation, no non-compliance was identified.

 

Reporting Month of November 2013

4.1.4.     No exceedance was recorded in the reporting month.

 

4.1.5.     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.

 

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

4.1.6.     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 4.2 below.

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

Station

Description

M1a

Harbour Road Sports Centre

4.1.7.     No exceedance was recorded in this reporting quarter.

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.

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

4.1.9.     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 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

4.1.10.   No exceedance was recorded in this reporting quarter.

4.1.11.   Details of noise monitoring results and graphical presentation can be referred in Appendix 4.1. 

4.1.12.   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 4.4 below.

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

Station

Description

M4b

Victoria Centre

M5b

City Garden

M6

HK Baptist Church Henrietta Secondary School

 

        

 

 

Reporting month of September 2013

4.1.13.   Four limit level exceedances were recorded on 6, 10, 17 and 26 September 2013 at M6 – HK Baptist Church Henrietta Secondary School in September reporting month.

4.1.14.   Major traffic noise observed during monitoring on 6, 10, 17 and 26 September 2013 and it was considered as the major noise contribution. As such, the limit level exceedances were concluded as non-project related.

 

 

Reporting month of October 2013

4.1.15.   Two limit level exceedances were recorded on 3 and 16 October 2013 at M6 – HK Baptist Church Henrietta Secondary School in October month.

4.1.16.   Major traffic noise observed during monitoring on 3 and 16 October 2013 and it was considered as the major noise contribution. As such, the limit level exceedances were concluded as non-project related.

Reporting month of November 2013

4.1.17.   Three limit level exceedances were recorded on 5, 18 and 26 November 2013 at M6 – HK Baptist Church Henrietta Secondary School in November reporting month.

4.1.18.   Major traffic noise observed during monitoring on 5, 18 and 26 November 2013 and it was considered as the major noise contribution. As such, the limit level exceedances were concluded as non-project related.

4.1.19.   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.

Contract no. HY/2010/08 – Central-Wanchai Bypass –Wanchai Bypass Tunnel (Slip Raod 8 Section) under FEP-09/364/2009/B

4.1.20.   The commencement of construction works for Contract no. HY/2010/08 under FEP-10/364/2009/B was on 02 September 2013. Noise monitoring was commenced on 02 September 2013. The proposed divisions of noise monitoring stations are summarized in Table 5.5 below.

 

Table 5.5    Noise Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2010/08

Station

Description

M3a

Tung Lo Wan Fire Station

4.1.21.   No action or limit level exceedance was recorded in this reporting quarter.

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 5.2. 

 

 

 

 

  4.2.       Real Time Noise Monitoring Results

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

4.2.1.     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

4.2.2.     The proposed division of noise monitoring stations are summarized in Table 4.5 below. Real time noise monitoring for major construction works under contract no. HY/2009/19 was commenced on 24 April 2011.

Table 4.5    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

RTN2a

North Point

Electric Centre  (Replacement of RTN2)

RTN3

North Point

Pok Leung Kuk Yu Lee Mo Fun Memorial School

RTN4

Tin Hau

Causeway Bay Community Centre

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

*Real-time noise monitoring results and graphical presentation for RTN3 during restricted hours are for information only as no night classes were conducted at the educational institute.

          

Reporting month of September 2013

4.2.3.     No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN1-FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitfield Depot in the reporting month.

4.2.4.     Limit level exceedances were recorded at RTN2a-Electric Centre during daytime on 9 Sep 2013 and restricted hours on 22 Sep 2013. After checking with contractor, no major noisy construction activity was conducted on 9 Sep 2013 during the recorded period and the exceedance was non-continuous. The exceedances were considered to be contributed by nearby IEC traffic. After checking, no construction activities was conducted on 22 Sep 2013 at the concerned location during the recorded period and the exceedance was considered contributed by adverse weather condition during hoisting of Gale warning signal. As such, the exceedances were considered as non-project related.

4.2.5.     Limit level exceedances were recorded at RTN3-Yue Lee Mo Fan Memorial School during daytime on 9 Sep 2013 and 31 Sep 2013. After checking with contractor, demolish of pile head concrete was conducted during the recorded period. Noise mitigation measures including erection of noise barrier and noise screen for breaker was confirmed in place. The exceedances were non-continuous were considered to be contributed by nearby IEC traffic. As such, the exceedances were considered as non-project related.

4.2.6.     No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN4-Causeway Bay Community Centre in the reporting month.

            Reporting month of October 2013

4.2.7.     Limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN1-FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitfield Depot on 6 October 2013 during restricted hours in the reporting month. After checking with contractor, no construction activities were conducted during monitoring period. As such, the exceedances were considered as non-project related.

4.2.8.     Limit level exceedances were recorded at RTN2a-Electric Centre during daytime on 30 Sep, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 21 and 23 Oct 2013. After checking with contractor, no major noisy construction activity was conducted at the concerned location by the Contractor during the recorded period and on-going breaking works and piling works at adjacent non-CWB Project were observed undertaken in the reporting month. As such, the exceedances were considered as non-project related.

4.2.9.     No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN3-Yue Lee Mo Fan Memorial School in the reporting month.

4.2.10.   No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN4-Causeway Bay Community Centre in the reporting month.

Reporting month of November 2013

4.2.11.   No limit level was recorded at RTN1-FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitfield Depot in the reporting month.

4.2.12.   Limit level exceedances were recorded at RTN2a-Electric Centre during restricted hours on 11 November 2013. After checking with contractor, no construction activity was conducted at the concerned location by the Contractor during the recorded period. As such, the exceedances were considered as non-project related and contributed by nearby IEC traffic.

4.2.13.   No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN3-Yue Lee Mo Fan Memorial School in the reporting month.

4.2.14.   No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN4-Causeway Bay Community Centre in the reporting month.

4.2.15.   Real time noise monitoring results measured in this reporting quarter 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 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.

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

4.3.2       The proposed division of air monitoring stations are summarized in Table 4.6 below.

Table 4.6    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)

 

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

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. 

 

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

4.3.5       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 4.7 below.

Table 4.7    Air Monitoring Station for Contract no. HK/2009/01

Station

Description

CMA5a

Children Playgrounds opposite to Pedestrian Plaza

4.3.6       No exceedance was recorded in the reporting quarter. 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

4.3.7       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 4.8 below.

 

Table 4.8    Air Monitoring Station for Contract no. HK/2009/02

Station

Description

CMA4a

Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

4.3.8       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

4.3.9       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 4.9 below.

Table 4.9    Air Monitoring Station for Contract no. HY/2009/15

Station

Description

CMA3a

CWB site office at  Wanchai Waterfront Promenade

4.3.10    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

4.3.11    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 4.10 below.

Table 4.10 Air Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/19

Station

Description

CMA1b

Oil Street Site Office

CMA2a

Causeway Bay Community Centre

4.3.18.   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. 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

4.4.1.     Inert and non-inert C&D waste was disposed of in this reporting period. Details of the waste flow table are summarized in Table 4.11.

Table 4.11  Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HK/2009/01

Waste Type*

Quantity this quarter, m3

Cumulative-to-Date. m3

Disposal / Dumping Grounds

Inert C&D materials disposed

7564.81

37420.925

TKO137, TM38

Inert C&D materials recycled

Nil

5104.5

N/A

Non-inert C&D materials disposed

89

1459.38

SENT Landfill

Non-inert C&D materials recycled

Nil

205943

N/A

Chemical waste disposed

100

10150

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

4.4.2.     Inert and non-inert C&D waste were disposed of in this reporting period. Details of the waste flow table are summarized in Table 4.12.

Table 4.12  Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HK/2009/02

Waste Type*

Quantity this quarter,  m3

Cumulative-to-Date.  m3

Disposal / Dumping Grounds

Inert C&D materials disposed

5618.26

243685.907

TKO137, TM 38

Inert C&D materials recycled

Nil

18161

WCR2

Non-inert C&D materials disposed

176.2

1230.02

SENT Landfill

Non-inert C&D materials recycled

NIL

N/A

N/A

Chemical waste disposed

1400

10771

N/A

           

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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

 

4.4.3.     Inert and non-inert C&D waste was disposed of in this reporting period. Details of the waste flow table are summarized in Table 4.13.

Table 4.13  Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2009/18

Waste Type*

Quantity this quarter,  m3

Cumulative-to-Date.  m3

Disposal / Dumping Grounds

Inert C&D materials disposed

2313

101640

T.K.O. 137

Inert C&D materials recycled

Nil

56223

N/A

Non-inert C&D materials disposed

296

1600

SENT Landfill

Non-inert C&D materials recycled

(tonnes)

3.83

82.41

N/A

Chemical waste disposed

225

4440

N/A

 

 

 

Contract no. HY/2009/15 - Central-Wanchai Bypass – Tunnel (Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter Section) under FEP-06/364/2009/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 4.14.

Table 4.14  Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2009/15

Waste Type*

Quantity this quarterly,  m3

Cumulative-to-Date.  m3

Disposal / Dumping Grounds

Inert C&D materials disposed

108585

25175.3

485316.2

235992.8

Tuen Mun Area 38

TKO137 FB

Inert C&D materials recycled

49178.3

271828.5

HY/2009/11

ex-PCWA

TS4

Non-inert C&D materials disposed

331.8

1297.2

SENT Landfill

Non-inert C&D materials recycled

1250

544854.2

Xun Xiang Metal ware

Skylight Recycle (paper)

Chemical waste disposed

4000

21955

Dunwell Group

Marine Sediment (Type1-Open Sea Disposal (Dedicate Sites) &Type 2 – Confined Marine Disposal), m3

5684

5684

South of the Brothers

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

4.4.5.     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 4.15.

Table 4.15  Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2009/19

Waste Type*

Quantity this quarterly,  m3

Cumulative-to-Date.  m3

Disposal / Dumping Grounds

Inert C&D materials disposed

62849.77

407644.4

N/A

Inert C&D materials recycled

3804.63

59744.43

N/A

Non-inert C&D materials disposed

105.15

1001.85

SENT Landfill

Non-inert C&D materials recycled

23.18

346.41

N/A

Chemical waste disposed

0.31

5.19

N/A

Marine Sediment (Tunnel) (Type 1- Open Sea Disposal (Dedicated Sites) & Type 2 – Confined Marine Disposal), m3

2292

7268

East of Sha Chau

 

 

Contract no. HK/2010/06 Wan Chai Development Phase II - Central-Wan Chai Bypass over MTR Tsuen Wan Line under FEP-08/364/2009/A

4.4.6.     No inert and Non-inert C&D wastes 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/2010/06

Waste Type*

Quantity this month,  m3

Cumulative-to-Date,  m3

Disposal / Dumping Grounds

Inert C&D materials disposed

NIL

NIL

TM38

Inert C&D materials recycled

NIL

NIL

N/A

Non-inert C&D materials disposed

174.4

218

N/A

Non-inert C&D materials recycled

NIL

5070

Recyclers

Chemical waste disposed

NIL

NIL

N/A

 

Contract no. HK/2012/08 Wan Chai Development Phase II - Central-Wan Chai Bypass at Wan Chai West under FEP-09/364/2009/B

4.4.7.     No inert and Non-inert C&D wastes were disposed of in this reporting month. Details of the waste flow table are summarized in Table 4.17.

Table 4.17  Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HK/2012/08

Waste Type*

Quantity this month,  m3

Cumulative-to-Date,  m3

Disposal / Dumping Grounds

Inert C&D materials disposed

 

NIL

NIL

N/A

Inert C&D materials recycled

NIL

NIL

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

NIL

NIL

N/A

 

 

Contract no. HY/2010/08 Central – Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) – Tunnel (Slip Road 8) under FEP-10/364/2009/B

4.4.8.     No inert and Non-inert C&D wastes were disposed of in this reporting month. Details of the waste flow table are summarized in Table 4.18.

Table 4.18  Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2010/08

Waste Type*

Quantity this month,  m3

Cumulative-to-Date,  m3

Disposal / Dumping Grounds

Inert C&D materials disposed

 

1458

1473

TM 38

Inert C&D materials recycled

Nil

Nil

Nil

Non-inert C&D materials disposed

2

40

SENT

Non-inert C&D materials recycled

Nil

Nil

Nil

Chemical waste disposed

Nil

30

Nil

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

           Remarks: The contractor has updated the amount of inert C&D amount disposed and non inert C&D material disposed in September reporting month.

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/2009/18 - Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) – Central Interchange under FEP-05/364/2009/A

 

Reporting Month of September 2013

5.1.1.     No exceedance was recorded in the reporting month.

Reporting Month of October 2013

5.1.2.     One action level exceedance regarding noise complaint concerning location between International Finance Centre and Central Pier area was received by ET on 10 October 2013. After investigation, no non-compliance was identified.

Reporting Month of November 2013

5.1.3.     No exceedance was recorded in the reporting month.

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

5.1.4.     No limit or action level exceedance was recorded in this reporting quarter.

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

5.1.5.     No limit or action level exceedance was recorded in this reporting quarter.

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

5.1.6.     No limit or action level exceedance was recorded in this reporting quarter.

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

Reporting month of September 2013

5.1.7.     Four limit level exceedances were recorded on 6, 10, 17 and 26 September 2013 at M6 – HK Baptist Church Henrietta Secondary School in the reporting month.  Investigations found that on 6, 10, 17 and 26 September 2013, major traffic noise was contributed in the noise monitoring and exceedances were not related to the Project.

Reporting month of October 2013

6.1.1.     Two limit level exceedances were recorded on 3 and 16 October 2013 at M6 – HK Baptist Church Henrietta Secondary School in the reporting month.  Investigations found that on3 and 16 October 2013, major traffic noise was contributed in the noise monitoring and exceedances were not related to the Project.

Reporting month of November 2013

5.1.1       Three limit level exceedances were recorded on 5, 18 and 26 November 2013 at M6 – HK Baptist Church Henrietta Secondary School in the reporting month.  Investigations found that on 5, 18 and 26 November 2013, traffic noise was major contribution in the noise monitoring and exceedances were not related to the Project.

5.2.          Air Monitoring

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

5.2.1.     No exceedance was recorded in the reporting quarter.

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

5.2.2.     No exceedance was recorded in the reporting quarter.

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

5.2.3.     No exceedance was recorded in the reporting quarter.

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

 

5.2.4.     No exceedance was recorded in the reporting quarter.

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

5.2.5.     No exceedance was recorded in the reporting quarter.

5.3.          Real Time Noise Monitoring

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

 

Reporting month of September 2013

6.1.2.     No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN1-FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitfield Depot in this reporting month.

6.1.3.     Non project related limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN2a- Electric Centre on 9 Sep 2013 during daytime and on 22 Sep 2013 during restricted hours. After checking with contractor, no major noisy construction activity was conducted on 9 Sep 2013 during the recorded period and the exceedance was non-continuous. The exceedances were considered to be contributed by nearby IEC traffic. After checking, no construction activities was conducted on 22 Sep 2013 at the concerned location during the recorded period and the exceedance was considered contributed by adverse weather condition during hoisting of Gale warning signal. As such, the exceedances were considered as non-project related.

6.1.4.     Non project related limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN3- Yue Lee Mo Fan Memorial School on 9 and 31 Sep 2013 during daytime. After checking with contractor, demolish of pile head concrete was conducted during the recorded period. Noise mitigation measures including erection of noise barrier and noise screen for breaker was confirmed in place. The exceedances were non-continuous were considered to be contributed by nearby IEC traffic.

6.1.5.     No limit level exceedances were recorded at RTN4- Causeway Bay Community Centre in this reporting month.

 

Reporting month of October 2013

6.1.6.     Limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN1-FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitfield Depot on 6 October 2013 during restricted hours in the reporting month. After checking with contractor, no construction activities were conducted during monitoring period. As such, the exceedances were considered as non-project related.

6.1.7.     Limit level exceedances were recorded at RTN2a-Electric Centre during daytime on 30 Sep, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 21 and 23 Oct 2013. After checking with contractor, no major noisy construction activities were conducted at the concerned location by the Contractor during the recorded period and on-going large scale breaking works and piling works at adjacent non-CWB Project construction site were observed undertaken in the reporting month. As such, the exceedances were considered as non-project related.

6.1.8.     No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN3- Yue Lee Mo Fan Memorial School in this reporting month.

6.1.9.     No limit level exceedances were recorded at RTN4- Causeway Bay Community Centre in this reporting month.

Reporting month of November 2013

6.1.10.   No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN1-FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitfield Depot in the reporting month.

6.1.11.    Limit level exceedances were recorded at RTN2a-Electric Centre during restricted hours on 10 November 2013. After checking with contractor, no construction activities were conducted at the concerned location by the Contractor during the recorded period. As such, the exceedances were considered as non-project related and contributed by nearby IEC traffic.

6.1.12.   No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN3- Yue Lee Mo Fan Memorial School in this reporting month.

6.1.13.   No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN4- Causeway Bay Community Centre in this reporting month.

 

 

 

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 no particular action taken since no project-related non-compliance was recorded from the site audits and environmental monitoring in the reporting period.

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

5.6.1       As no project related exceedance and non-compliance was recorded in this reporting period, no action or follow-up was required in this reporting period.

 

 

6.         Complaints, Notification of Summons and Prosecution

6.0.1.     There was no environmental 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 of Works up to last reporting quarter

22

September 2012 –  November 2013

1

Project-to-Date

23

 

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/B, 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.     According to the Monthly EM&A report (October 2013) of Central Reclamation Phase III (CRIII) for Contract HK 12/02, remaining soft landscaping work behind GPO boundary wall and remaining footpath construction at Edinburgh Place were performed in the November 2013 reporting month.. The water quality monitoring was completed in October 2011 and no Project-related 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 activity under Wan Chai Development Phase II were marine works at HKCEC areas, cross-harbour Watermains, Fresh Watermains and Cooling Watermains Installations, tunnel works at Wan Chai East. The major construction activities under Central-Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link Projects were ELS work and tunnel water proofing works at TS4 and cut and cover tunnel construction at TPCWAE. Bridge construction and tunnel works at Central Interchange, ELS segment launching works and IEC parapet demolition at North Point area. The major environmental impact was water quality impact at Causeway Bay and Wan Chai. Land-based construction activities were excavation at TS2, ELS work and tunnel water proofing works at TS4, cut and cover tunnel construction at TPCWAE, tunnel works at Central and ELS work at North Point and tunnel works at Wan Chai East in the reporting quarter.

7.0.4.     The major environmental impacts generated from tunnel works at Central and tunnel works at Wan Chai East, IECL and Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter were undertaken in the reporting month. No significant air impact from construction activities was anticipated in the reporting month.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 action or limit level exceedance was recorded in the reporting quarter.

Noise monitoring

            Reporting month of September 2013

8.0.3.     Four limit level exceedances were recorded on 6, 10, 17 and 26 September 2013 at M6 – HK Baptist Church Henrietta Secondary School in the reporting month.  Investigations found that on 6, 10, 17 and 26 September 2013, major traffic noise was contributed in the noise monitoring and exceedances were not related to the Project.

            Reporting month of October 2013

8.0.4.     One action level exceedance regarding noise complaint concerning location between International Finance Centre and Central Pier area was received by ET on 10 October 2013. After investigation, no non-compliance was identified.

8.0.5.     Two limit level exceedances were recorded on 3 and 16 October 2013 at M6 – HK Baptist Church Henrietta Secondary School in the reporting month.  Investigations found that on3 and 16 October 2013, major traffic noise was contributed in the noise monitoring and exceedances were not related to the Project.

             Reporting month of November 2013

8.0.6.     Three limit level exceedances were recorded on 5, 18 and 26 November 2013 at M6 – HK Baptist Church Henrietta Secondary School in the reporting month.  Investigations found that on 5, 18 and 26 November 2013, traffic noise was major contribution in the noise monitoring and exceedances were not related to the Project.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real time noise monitoring

Reporting month of September 2013

8.0.7.     No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN1-FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitfield Depot in this reporting month.

8.0.8.     Non project related limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN2a- Electric Centre on 9 Sep 2013 during daytime and on 22 Sep 2013 during restricted hours. After checking with contractor, no major noisy construction activity was conducted on 9 Sep 2013 during the recorded period and the exceedance was non-continuous. The exceedances were considered to be contributed by nearby IEC traffic. After checking, no construction activities was conducted on 22 Sep 2013 at the concerned location during the recorded period and the exceedance was considered contributed by adverse weather condition during hoisting of Gale warning signal. As such, the exceedances were considered as non-project related.

8.0.9.     Non project related limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN3- Yue Lee Mo Fan Memorial School on 9 and 31 Sep 2013 during daytime. After checking with contractor, demolish of pile head concrete was conducted during the recorded period. Noise mitigation measures including erection of noise barrier and noise screen for breaker was confirmed in place. The exceedances were non-continuous were considered to be contributed by nearby IEC traffic.

8.0.10.   No limit level exceedances were recorded at RTN4- Causeway Bay Community Centre in this reporting month.

Reporting month of October 2013

8.0.11.   Limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN1-FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitfield Depot on 6 October 2013 during restricted hours in the reporting month. After checking with contractor, no construction activities were conducted during monitoring period. As such, the exceedances were considered as non-project related.

8.0.12.   Limit level exceedances were recorded at RTN2a-Electric Centre during daytime on 30 Sep, 2, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 21 and 23 Oct 2013. After checking with contractor, no major noisy construction activities were conducted at the concerned location by the Contractor during the recorded period and on-going large scale breaking works and piling works at adjacent non-CWB Project construction site were observed undertaken in the reporting month. As such, the exceedances were considered as non-project related.

8.0.13.   No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN3- Yue Lee Mo Fan Memorial School in this reporting month.

8.0.14.   No limit level exceedances were recorded at RTN4- Causeway Bay Community Centre in this reporting month.

Reporting month of November 2013

8.0.15.   No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN1-FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitfield Depot in the reporting month.

8.0.16.    Limit level exceedances were recorded at RTN2a-Electric Centre during restricted hours on 10 November 2013. After checking with contractor, no construction activities were conducted at the concerned location by the Contractor during the recorded period. As such, the exceedances were considered as non-project related and contributed by nearby IEC traffic.

8.0.17.   No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN3- Yue Lee Mo Fan Memorial School in this reporting month.

8.0.18.   No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN4- Causeway Bay Community Centre in this reporting month.

8.0.19.   One environmental complaint regarding air and noise impact referred by RSS was received by ET on 10 October 2013 (ICC Case Ref.: 1-467000768 dated 03 October 2013). in this reporting quarter.

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