Contract No: HK/2015/01 Wanchai Development Phase II and Sampling,
Field Measurement and Testing Work (Stage 3) Environmental Permit no. EP-364/2009/E, Further Evironmental
permit nos. fep-01/364/2009, fep-02/364/2009, FEP-05/364/2009/A, FEp-06/364/2009/a, FEp-07/364/2009/D,
FEP-09/364/2009/B, fep-10/364/2009/B and fep-11/364/2009/B, FEP-12/364/2009/D Quarterly
Environmental Monitoring
and
Audit Report
- September 2017 to November 2017 -
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CLIENTS: |
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Civil
Engineering and Development Department and Highways
Department |
Lam Geotechnics
Limited 11/F Centre
Point Wanchai, H.K. Telephone: (852) 2882-3939 Facsimile: (852) 2882-3331 E-mail: info@lamenviro.com Website: http://www.lamenviro.com |
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CHECKED by: |
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Raymond Dai Environmental Team Leader |
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DATE: |
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January 2018 |
2.2 Scope of the Project and Site
Description
2.3 Division of the Project Responsibility
2.4 Project Organization and Contact
Personnel
2.5 Principal Work and Activities
4.2. Real Time Noise Monitoring Results
4.3. Air quality
monitoring Results
5.3. Real Time Noise Monitoring
5.5. Review of the Reasons for and the
Implications of Non-compliance.
5.6. Summary of action taken in the event of
and follow-up on non-compliance.
6. Complaints, Notification
of Summons and Prosecution
7. Cumulative Construction Impact
due to the Concurrent Projects
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/2012/08
Table VII Principal Work Activities for Contract
no. HY/2010/08
Table VIII Principal Work Activities for Contract no.
HY/2011/08
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/2012/08
Table 2.10 Principal Work
Activities for Contract no. HY/2010/08
Table 2.11 Principal Work
Activities for Contract no. HY/2011/08
Table 3.1 Noise
Monitoring Stations
Table 3.2 Real
Time Noise Monitoring Stations
Table 3.3 Air
quality 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 Noise Monitoring Stations for Contract
no. HY/2010/08
Table 4.6 Noise Monitoring Stations for Contract no.
HY/2011/08
Table 4.7 Real
Time Noise Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/19
Table 4.8 Real Time
Noise Monitoring Stations for Contract
no. HY/2011/08
Table 4.9 Air
quality monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/18
Table 4.10 Air
quality monitoring Stations for Contract no. HK/2009/01
Table 4.11 Air
quality monitoring Station for Contract no. HK/2009/02
Table 4.12 Air
quality monitoring Station for Contract no. HY/2009/15
Table 4.13 Air
quality monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/19
Table 4.14 Air
quality monitoring Stations for Contract no. HK/2012/08
Table 4.15 Air
quality monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2010/08
Table 4.16 Air quality monitoring Stations for
Contract no. HY/2011/08
Table 4.17 Details
of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HK/2009/01
Table 4.18 Details
of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HK/2009/02
Table 4.19 Details
of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2009/18
Table 4.20 Details
of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2009/15
Table 4.21 Details
of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2009/19
Table 4.22 Details
of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HK/2012/08
Table 4.23 Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no.
HY/2010/08
Table 4.24 Details of
Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2011/08
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
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
Table I Principal Work Activities for Contract
no. HY/2009/18
September 2017 |
October 2017 |
November 2017 |
Landscaping works Maintenance works |
Landscaping works Maintenance works |
Landscaping works Maintenance works |
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 2017 |
October 2017 |
November 2017 |
Reinstatement of amenity area Road and Drain works |
Reinstatement of amenity area |
Reinstatement of amenity area |
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
Table III Principal Work Activities for Contract no.
HK/2009/02
September 2017 |
October 2017 |
November 2017 |
Removal of the existing sheet piles
along the north face of WSD Salt Water Pumping Station Remedial works for the sewer between
manholes FMH2 and CP4 Construction of the top slab inside
the access shaft of Tunnel Portion 2 Rebar fixing and formwork at Hung Hing
Road Flyover approach ramp bay 3 base slab Removal of S1 layer strut Lowering of temporary reclamation
(West corner) for removal of S1 Strut Advance works for removal of D-Wall
panel adjacent to temporary reclamation area i.e. coring holes &
temporary access construction was completed. Remedial work for cross road duct Rectification works against water
leakage and remedial works Concreting of wall opening Installation of concrete cover of
roadside barrier Trimming high spot on tunnel base slab Rectification of defect and
outstanding works More than half of the inspection of
cross road ducts and drainages Sewage works at Wan Shing Street |
Construction of the top slab inside
the access shaft of Tunnel Portion 2 Structural works for Hung Hing Road
Flyover approach ramp bay 3 Advance works for removal of D-Wall
panel adjacent to temporary reclamation area i.e. coring holes &
temporary access construction Backfilling of South West corner on
top of Tunnel Rectification of defect and
outstanding works Inspection of cross road ducts and
drainages Construction of corrosion monitoring
system Construction of DN900 storm water
drainage pipe Construction of emergency vehicle
access adjacent to Wan Chai Ferry Pier Site clearance of emergency vehicle
access adjacent to Wan Chai Ferry Pier. Sewage works at Wan Shing Street |
Rectification works of the flooring
under Temporary Covered Walkway and the floor inside rooms underneath
staircase ST-01 and construction of EVA at Ferry Pier Construction of tunnel top slab and
the associated backfilling works inside the access shaft at Tunnel Portion 2 Remedial works at soffit of access
shaft Remedial works inside tunnel was
completed except water seepage found leaked inside thermal barrier at
southern side wall, which idled due to other Contractor’s works Structural works and traffic diversion
for Hung Hing Road Flyover approach ramp Removal of temporary Hung Hing Road
Bridge Backfilling of South West corner on
top of Tunnel Footpath adjacent Hung Hing Road
Flyover Approach Ramp Preparation work for removal of TWCR4 Backfilling of South West corner on
top of Tunnel Submission of schedule of sea wall
block Remedial works inside tunnel except
water seepage found leaked inside thermal barrier at southern side wall,
which idled due to other Contractor’s works Rectification of defect and
outstanding works Inspection of cross road ducts and
drainages Construction of corrosion monitoring
system Construction of DN900 storm water
drainage pipe Constriction of remaining WCR3 seawall
coping Construction of emergency vehicle
access adjacent to Wan Chai Ferry Pier Backfilling works up to updated
finished level Sewage works at Wan Shing Street |
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
October
2017 |
November
2017 |
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• Remedial works of
landing step at HY/2009/15 office |
Remedial works of landing step at
HY/2009/15 office |
Nil |
Contract no. HY/2009/19 - Central -
Wanchai Bypass Tunnel (North Point Section) and Island Eastern Corridor Link under
FEP-07/364/2009/D
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 2017 |
October 2017 |
November 2017 |
Approach ramp sheet piling and top soil removal works Approach ramp structure Construction. Bridge Construction Pier 30-32 Cap Construction Excavation / Construction of D12
Abutment &retaining wall FEHD Metal Roof Construction and
drainage works Pre-bored H-piles for Approach Ramp
Phase 2 Construction Hing Fat Street road and drainage
works Oil street drainage works |
Approach ramp sheet piling and top
soil removal works Approach ramp structure Construction. Bridge Construction Pier 30-32 Cap Construction Excavation / Construction of D12
Abutment &retaining wall FEHD Metal Roof Construction and
drainage works Pre-bored H-piles for Approach Ramp
Phase 2 Construction Hing Fat Street road and drainage
works Oil street drainage works Installation of skin parapet on TB
bridge |
Approach ramp ELS
and excavation works Approach ramp structure Construction Bridge Construction & installation
of enclosure. Retaining wall construction. FEHD Metal Roof Construction &
re-provision including drainage works Pre-bored H-piles for Approach Ramp
Phase 2 Construction Hing Fat Street road and drainage
works Oil street drainage works Installation of skin parapet on TB
bridge at Pier 15-17 Landscape deck pile cap foundation
works continues |
Contract
no. HK/2012/08 – Wan Chai Development Phase II – Central- Wan Chai Bypass at
Wan Chai West under FEP-09/364/2009/B and FEP-12/364/2009/D
Table VI Principal
Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2012/08
September 2017 |
October 2017 |
November 2017 |
Construction of Slip Road 1 Construction of drainage Asphalt paving of A2 Road |
Construction of Slip Road 1 Construction of drainage Asphalt paving of A2 Road |
Construction of Slip Road 1 Construction of drainage Asphalt paving of A2, A4 and A5 Roads |
Contract
no. HY/2010/08 – Central and WanChai Bypass – Slip road 8 section under FEP-10/364/2009B
Table VII Principal Work
Activities for Contract no. HY/2010/08
September 2017 |
October 2017 |
November 2017 |
Tree protection works next to existing
BGO, Drainage improvement works, Utility diversion works, Retaining wall works ELS works, Construction works for subway
extension |
Tree protection works next to existing
BGO, Drainage improvement works, Utility diversion works, Retaining wall works ELS works, Construction works for subway
extension |
Tree protection works next to existing
BGO Drainage improvement works Utility diversion works Retaining wall works ELS works Construction works for subway
extension |
Contract
no. HY/2011/08 –Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) –Tunnel Buildings, Systems and
Fittings, and Works Associated with Tunnel Commissioning under FEP-11/364/2009B
Table VIII Principal Work
Activities for Contract no. HY/2011/08
September 2017 |
October 2017 |
November 2017 |
Construction of Ventilation Buildings,
inclusive of Administration Building, Central Ventilation Building, East
Ventilation Shaft/Building, West Ventilation Building Construction of Tunnel Thermal Barrier Installation of Electricals and
Mechanicals Installation of Tunnel Features |
Construction of Ventilation Buildings,
inclusive of Administration Building, Central Ventilation Building, East
Ventilation Shaft/Building, West Ventilation Building Construction of Tunnel Thermal Barrier Installation of Electricals and
Mechanicals Installation of Tunnel Features |
Construction of Ventilation Buildings,
inclusive of Administration Building, Central Ventilation Building, East
Ventilation Shaft/Building, West Ventilation Building Construction of Tunnel Thermal Barrier Installation of Electricals and
Mechanicals Installation of Tunnel Features |
Noise
Monitoring
Real time Noise Monitoring
Air Quality
Monitoring
Complaints,
Notifications of Summons and Successful Prosecutions
ET confirmed with the Resident Site
Staff that backfilling and compaction works were conducted under Contract
HK/2009/02 for CWB Tunnel at the concerned location at Portion 5 (West of
Wanchai Ferry Pier). According to RSS information, dust suppression measures
including water spraying for stockpile stored on site was generally implemented
by the Contractor of HK/2009/02 while it was observed and considered that the
extent of water spraying was insufficient on 24 August 2017 at the aforesaid
location.
Follow up inspection was conducted by
the Environmental Team on 08 September 2017. Concerned stockpile of dusty
materials at the concerned location at Portion 5 was observed removed from site
and mitigation measure including compaction and water spraying for exposed soil
surface at Portion 5 were implemented and no particular dust impact was
observed at the concerned location at Portion 5. Subsequent follow up
inspection was conducted by the Environmental Team on 11 September 2017.
Exposed surface at construction site area Portion 5 was observed compacted and
partially maintained in dampened condition. Despite no particular dust impact
was observed, the Contractor of HK/2009/02 was further advised to review the
site condition and adequately implement the following construction dust
mitigation measures, as appropriate, to avoid potential dust impact to the
surroundings:-
i)
Exposed earth shall be properly treated by compaction, turfing, hydro
seeding, vegetation planting or sealing with latex, vinyl, bitumen, shotcrete
or other suitable surface stabilizer within 6 months after the last
construction activity on the construction site or part of the construction site
where the exposed earth lies to avoid potential dust impact;
ii)
Stockpile of dusty materials, if any, shall be either covered entirely
by impervious sheeting; or placed in an area sheltered on the top and the 3
sides; or sprayed with water or a dust suppression chemical so as to maintain
the entire surface wet and;
iii)
Construction site surface with dusty materials should be sprayed with
water to maintain entire surface wet to avoid potential dust impact to the
surroundings.
ET confirmed with the Resident Site
Staff that Reinstatement of movement joint at Island East Corridor Westbound
Carriageway was conducted under Contract HY/2010/08 between 0000hrs to 0700hrs
on 10 September 2017(Sunday) and 17 September 2017(Sunday). Powered Mechanical
Equipment (PME) including 2 nos. of electric breakers, 2 nos. of portable generator,
1 no. of saw cut machine, 2 nos. of grab lorry, 1 no. of mini concrete mixer, 1
no. of welding set and 1 no. of poker vibrator were deployed in separate groups
between 0000hrs to 0700hrs on 10 September 2017 and 17 September 2017. Amongst
the above, 2 nos. of electric breakers and 1 no. of saw cut machine were
operated only between 0000hrs to 0200hrs and 1 no. of poker vibrator was only
operated beyond 0600hrs.
Noise Mitigation measure including
acoustic enclosure were provided locally for the use of electric breaker,
portable generator and saw cut machine between 0000hrs to 0700hrs on 10
September 2017 and 17 September 2017.
Based on the site information, the
aforesaid PMEs were deployed under the Construction Noise Permit GW-RS0697-17
while it was found the PMEs were deployed beyond the specified area under the
Construction Noise Permit GW-RS0697-17. It was further found that operation of
grab lorry for the removal of concrete debris was conducted beyond the
specified period allowed under condition 4.d.2 of Construction Noise Permit
GW-RS0697-17. Additionally, based on the site layout and the operation location
of 2 nos. of electric breakers, it is considered that the operation of the two
electric hand held breakers could not fulfil the condition 3.d.7. under
Construction Noise Permit GW-RS0697-17.
In view of the above findings, the
Contractor of HY/2010/08 was requested to immediately implement the following
rectification measures to ensure the strict compliance with the Noise Control
Ordinance including i) Critically review the Construction Noise Permit(s) in
force and renew the Construction Noise Permit(s), if necessary, for the
tentative construction operations to ensure the strict compliance with the
Construction Noise Permit under Noise Control Ordinance, ii) Review the site
control system for construction works carried out during restricted hours to
ensure the PMEs deployed are in compliance with relevant Construction Noise
Permit and iii) Fully review the construction method, sequence and schedule to
ensure the construction operations and associated PMEs are operated within the
specified allowable period in accordance with the relevant Construction Noise
Permit.
ET confirmed with the Resident Site
Staff that night work including nut fixing works for post supporting bracket of
noise enclosure was conducted under Contract HY/2009/19 at IECL westbound
bridge Pier 40 around the concerned location from 0300hrs to 0500 hrs on 07
November 2017. Crane lorry for panel removal and hand tools for fixing of nuts
were deployed with relevant Construction Noise Permit GW-RS0837-17. No
construction works was conducted under Contract HY/2009/19 from 1900hrs to
2300hrs on 07 November 2017. Night work including nut fixing works for post
supporting bracket of noise enclosure was conducted under Contract HY/2009/19
at IECL westbound bridge Pier 38 around the concerned location from 0300hrs to
0500hrs on 08 November 2017. Crane lorry for panel removal and hand tools for
fixing of nuts were deployed with relevant Construction Noise Permit
GW-RS0837-17.
Night work including nut fixing works
for post supporting bracket of noise enclosure was conducted under Contract HY/2009/19
at IECL westbound bridge Pier 40 around the concerned location from 0300hrs to
0500 hrs on 07 November 2017. Crane lorry for panel removal and hand tools for
fixing of nuts were deployed. Night work including nut fixing works for post
supporting bracket of noise enclosure was conducted under Contract HY/2009/19
at IECL westbound bridge Pier 38 around the concerned location from 0300hrs to
0500hrs on 08 November 2017 and crane lorry for panel removal and hand tools
for fixing of nuts were deployed. Relevant Construction Noise Permit
GW-RS0837-17 was in placed for the above construction activities conducted
under Contract HY/2009/19 outside the Designated Area zone under Noise Control
Ordinance. No construction works was conducted under Contract HY/2009/19 from
1900hrs to 2300hrs on 07 November 2017. In view of the public concern, the
Contractor of HY/2009/19 is recommended to adopt soft face hammer to minimize
potential noise emanation during works and ii) minimize potential bumping sound
with the ground by good practice of material handling to reduce the potential
nuisance caused to the surrounding residents. The Contractor of HY/2009/19 was
further reminded to observe and strictly follow condition 3.d.7 under relevant
Construction Noise Permit GW-RS0837-17.
ET confirmed with the Resident Site
Staff that welding works to the steel strut at Approach Ramp Phase 2 Portion X)
were conducted under Contract HY/2009/19 on 20 November 2017 and total 3 nos.
of welding machines were operated until 2130hrs. No works was conducted between
2130hrs to 2230hrs on 20 November 2017. No construction works was conducted
under HY/2011/08 on 20 November 2017 between 2130hrs to 2230hrs. Welding works
to the steel strut at Approach Ramp Phase 2 (Portion X) were conducted under
Contract HY/2009/19 on 20 November 2017 and total 3 nos. of welding machines
were operated until 2130hrs. No works was conducted between 2130hrs to 2230hrs
on 20 November 2017. Meanwhile, no construction works was conducted under
HY/2011/08 on 20 November 2017 between 2130hrs to 2230hrs.
Nevertheless, the Contractor of
HY/2011/08 and the Contractor of HY/2009/19 were reminded to maintain proper
site control and all construction activities to be conducted during restricted
hours shall follow relevant Construction Noise Permit.
1.1.1.
Lam
Geotechnics Limited (LGL) has been appointed to work as the Environmental Team
(ET) under Environmental Permit no. EP-364/2009/E and Further Environmental
permit nos. FEP-01/364/2009,
FEP-02/364/2009, FEP-05/364/2009/A, FEP-06/364/2009/A, FEP-07/364/2009/D, FEP-09/364/2009/B, FEP-10/364/2009/B, FEP-11/364/2009/B
and FEP-12/364/2009/D 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-041/2001).
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 27
August 2017 to 26 November 2017.
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
2.1.1.
“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
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
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
·
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 |
2.3.1.
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, the
following construction Contracts were on-going and Contract HY/2009/15 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 |
04/HY/2006 |
Reconstruction of Bus Terminus near |
DP1 |
September 2010 (Completed) |
HK/2009/01 |
Wan Chai Development Phase II – Central – Wan Chai Bypass at |
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 |
HY/2009/15 |
Central-Wanchai Bypass – Tunnel ( |
DP1 |
13 July 2011 (Completed) |
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 (Completed) |
HK/2012/08 |
Wan Chai Development Phase II- Central-Wan Chai
Bypass at Wan Chai West |
DP1,DP2, DP3 |
10 March 2014 |
HY/2010/08 |
Central- Wanchai Bypass Tunnel – Tunnel (Slip
Road 8) |
DP1, DP2, DP3 |
21 March 2013 |
HY/2011/08 |
Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) –Tunnel
Buildings, Systems and Fittings, and Works Associated with Tunnel
Commissioning |
DP1 |
8 October 2014 |
2.3.3.
The construction works of Contract no.
04/HY/2006 – Reconstruction of Bus Terminus near Man Yiu Street and Man Kwong
Street under FEP-04/364/2009/A was completed, and the FEP was surrendered by
the Contractor on 11 February 2011.
2.3.4.
Construction of bored pile E3B under HY/2009/17 was confirmed
completed and the respective work area under FEP-03/364/2009 was handover and inspected
under HY/2009/19 from 19 Dec 2012 onwards. Subsequently, the FEP-03/364/2009
was surrendered by the Contractor on 28 March 2013.
2.3.5.
Construction works under HK/2010/06 was confirmed completed and
the respective work area under FEP-08/364/2009/A was handover and inspected
under HK/2012/08 from 22 Sep 2014 onwards. Subsequently, the FEP-08/364/2009/A
was surrendered by the Contractor on 3 October 2014.
2.3.6.
The Construction works under HY/2009/15 was confirm completed by
the RSS from 27 October 2017 onwards. The weekly site audit inspection for
HY/2009/15 was suspended from 27 October 2017 onwards.
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 |
Site Agent |
Mr. Andy Yu |
9648 4896 |
2634 1626 |
Construction Manager |
Mr. Terry Wong |
9757 9846 |
|||
Construction
Manager |
Mr.
Terry Tsang |
6683
9394 |
|||
Chun Wo – CRGL Joint Venture |
Contractor under Contract no. HK/2009/02 |
Site Agent |
Mr. Paul Yu |
3658-3002 |
2827 9996 |
Environmental Officer |
Mr. C.P. Ho |
9191 8856 |
|||
Chun Wo - CRGL - MBEC Joint Venture |
Contractor under Contract no. HY/2009/19 |
Project Manager |
Mr. Rayland Lee |
3758 8879 |
2570 8013 |
Deputy Project Manager |
Mr. William Luk |
9456 9819 |
|||
Site Agent |
Mr. David Lau |
3758 8879 |
|||
Deputy Site Agent |
Mr. Eric Fong |
6191 9337 |
|||
Environmental Manager / Environmental Officer |
Mr. M.H. Isa |
3757 8218 |
|||
Assistant Environmental Officer |
Mr. James Chan |
3757 8217 |
|||
Leighton Contractors (Asia) Limited |
Contractor under Contract no. HY/2009/18 |
Site Agent |
Mr. Jimmy Chu |
2214
7700 |
2140 6799 |
Environmental Officer |
Mr. Chris Chan |
2823
1161 |
|||
Assistant Environmental Engineer |
Mr. Christy So |
3937
1065 |
|||
China State Construction Engineering (HK) Ltd. |
Contractor under Contract no. HY/2009/15 |
Contractor’s
Representative |
Mr. Rex Chan |
3557
6371 |
2566 2192 |
Environmental Officer |
Mr. Andy Mak |
3557 6215 |
|||
China State- Leader JV |
Contractor under Contract no. HK/2012/08 |
Project
Director |
Mr. C.N.
Lai |
9137
1811 |
2877
1522 |
Project
Manager |
Mr. Eddie
Chung |
9193
8871 |
|||
Site
Agent |
Mr. Keith
Tse |
9095
7922 |
|||
Environmental
Officer |
Mr. James
MA |
9130
9549 |
|||
Environmental
Supervisor |
Mr. Y.L.
Ho |
6050
4919 |
|||
China |
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 |
Mr. Francis Suen |
3467
4277 |
|||
Environmental
Officer |
Mr. Gabriel
Wong |
3557
6464 |
|||
Assistant
Environmental Officer |
Mr. Desmond
Ho |
3557
6470 |
|||
Leighton Joint Venture |
Contractor under Contract no. HY/2011/08 |
Project
Manager |
Paul
Evans |
2823 1111 |
21406799 |
Site
Agent |
Colman Wong |
9730 0806 |
|||
Environmental
Officer |
Malcom
Leung |
3973 0850 |
|||
Environmental
Supervisor |
Christy So |
3973 1065 |
|||
Lam Geotechnics Limited |
Environmental
Team (ET) |
Environmental Team Leader (ETL) |
Mr. Raymond Dai |
2882 3939 |
2882 3331 |
RAMBOLL ENVIRON Hong Kong Limited |
Independent
Environmental Checker (IEC) |
Independent
Environmental Checker (IEC) |
Mr. David Yeung |
3465 2888 |
3465 2899 |
2.5.1.
Major construction activities for Contract no.
HY/2009/18 have been commenced on 21
Table 2.4 Principal Work Activities
for Contract no. HY/2009/18
September
2017 |
October
2017 |
November
2017 |
Landscaping works
Maintenance works |
Landscaping works
Maintenance works |
Landscaping works
Maintenance works |
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
2017 |
October
2017 |
November
2017 |
Reinstatement of amenity area
Road and Drain works |
Reinstatement of amenity area |
Reinstatement of amenity area |
2.5.3. Major
construction activities for Contract no. HK/2009/02 have been commenced on 26
Table 2.6 Principal Work Activities
for Contract no. HK/2009/02
September
2017 |
October
2017 |
November
2017 |
Removal of the existing sheet piles along the north face of WSD Salt
Water Pumping Station
Remedial works for the sewer between manholes FMH2 and CP4
Construction of the top slab inside the access shaft of Tunnel Portion
2
Rebar fixing and formwork at Hung Hing Road Flyover approach ramp bay
3 base slab
Removal of S1 layer strut
Lowering of temporary reclamation (West corner) for removal of S1
Strut
Advance works for removal of D-Wall panel adjacent to temporary
reclamation area i.e. coring holes & temporary access construction was
completed.
Remedial work for cross road duct
Rectification works against water leakage and remedial works
Concreting of wall opening
Installation of concrete cover of roadside barrier
Trimming high spot on tunnel base slab
Rectification of defect and outstanding works
More than half of the inspection of cross road ducts and drainages
Sewage works at Wan Shing Street |
Construction of the top slab inside the access shaft of Tunnel Portion
2
Structural works for Hung Hing Road Flyover approach ramp bay 3
Advance works for removal of D-Wall panel adjacent to temporary
reclamation area i.e. coring holes & temporary access construction
Backfilling of South West corner on top of Tunnel
Rectification of defect and outstanding works
Inspection of cross road ducts and drainages
Construction of corrosion monitoring system
Construction of DN900 storm water drainage pipe
Construction of emergency vehicle access adjacent to Wan Chai Ferry
Pier
Site clearance of emergency vehicle access adjacent to Wan Chai Ferry
Pier.
Sewage works at Wan Shing Street |
Rectification works of the flooring under Temporary Covered Walkway
and the floor inside rooms underneath staircase ST-01 and construction of EVA
at Ferry Pier
Construction of tunnel top slab and the associated backfilling works
inside the access shaft at Tunnel Portion 2
Remedial works at soffit of access shaft
Remedial works inside tunnel was completed except water seepage found
leaked inside thermal barrier at southern side wall, which idled due to other
Contractor’s works
Structural works and traffic diversion for Hung Hing Road Flyover
approach ramp
Removal of temporary Hung Hing Road Bridge
Backfilling of South West corner on top of Tunnel
Footpath adjacent Hung Hing Road Flyover Approach Ramp
Preparation work for removal of TWCR4
Backfilling of South West corner on top of Tunnel
Submission of schedule of sea wall block
Remedial works inside tunnel except water seepage found leaked inside
thermal barrier at southern side wall, which idled due to other Contractor’s
works
Rectification of defect and outstanding works
Inspection of cross road ducts and drainages
Construction of corrosion monitoring system
Construction of DN900 storm water drainage pipe
Constriction of remaining WCR3 seawall coping
Construction of emergency vehicle access adjacent to Wan Chai Ferry
Pier
Backfilling works up to updated finished level
Sewage works at Wan Shing Street |
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
2017 |
October
2017 |
November
2017 |
•
Remedial works of landing step at HY/2009/15 office |
Remedial works of landing step at HY/2009/15 office |
Nil |
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
2017 |
October
2017 |
November
2017 |
Approach ramp sheet piling and
top soil removal works
Approach ramp structure Construction.
Bridge Construction
Pier 30-32 Cap Construction
Excavation / Construction of D12 Abutment &retaining wall
FEHD Metal Roof Construction and drainage works
Pre-bored H-piles for Approach Ramp Phase 2 Construction
Hing Fat Street road and drainage works
Oil street drainage works |
Approach ramp sheet piling and top soil removal works
Approach ramp structure Construction.
Bridge Construction
Pier 30-32 Cap Construction
Excavation / Construction of D12 Abutment &retaining wall
FEHD Metal Roof Construction and drainage works
Pre-bored H-piles for Approach Ramp Phase 2 Construction
Hing Fat Street road and drainage works
Oil street drainage works
Installation of skin parapet on TB bridge |
Approach ramp ELS and excavation works
Approach ramp structure Construction
Bridge Construction & installation of enclosure.
Retaining wall construction.
FEHD Metal Roof Construction & re-provision including drainage
works
Pre-bored H-piles for Approach Ramp Phase 2 Construction
Hing Fat Street road and drainage works
Oil street drainage works
Installation of skin parapet on TB bridge at Pier 15-17
Landscape deck pile cap foundation works continues |
2.5.6.
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 2.9
Table 2.9 Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2012/08
September
2017 |
October
2017 |
November
2017 |
Construction of Slip Road 1
Construction of drainage
Asphalt paving of A2 Road |
Construction of Slip Road 1
Construction of drainage
Asphalt paving of A2 Road |
Construction of Slip Road 1
Construction of drainage
Asphalt paving of A2, A4 and A5 Roads |
2.5.7.
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 2.10
Table 2.10 Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2010/08
September
2017 |
October
2017 |
November
2017 |
Tree protection works next to existing BGO,
Drainage improvement works,
Utility diversion works,
Retaining wall works
ELS works,
Construction works for subway extension |
Tree protection works next to existing BGO,
Drainage improvement works,
Utility diversion works,
Retaining wall works
ELS works,
Construction works for subway extension |
Tree protection works next to existing BGO
Drainage improvement works
Utility diversion works
Retaining wall works
ELS works
Construction works for subway extension |
2.5.8.
Contract no. HY/2011/08 –Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) –Tunnel
Buildings, Systems and Fittings, and Works Associated with Tunnel Commissioning
under FEP-11/364/2009B. During the reporting period, the principal work
activities are summarized in Table 2.11
Table 2.11 Principal
Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2011/08
September
2017 |
October
2017 |
November
2017 |
Construction of Ventilation Buildings, inclusive of Administration
Building, Central Ventilation Building, East Ventilation Shaft/Building, West
Ventilation Building
Construction of Tunnel Thermal Barrier
Installation of Electricals and Mechanicals
Installation of Tunnel Features |
Construction of Ventilation Buildings, inclusive of Administration
Building, Central Ventilation Building, East Ventilation Shaft/Building, West
Ventilation Building
Construction of Tunnel Thermal Barrier
Installation of Electricals and Mechanicals
Installation of Tunnel Features |
Construction of Ventilation Buildings, inclusive of Administration
Building, Central Ventilation Building, East Ventilation Shaft/Building, West
Ventilation Building
Construction of Tunnel Thermal Barrier
Installation of Electricals and Mechanicals
Installation of Tunnel Features |
2.5.9.
Implementation status of the recommended mitigation measures
during this reporting period is presented in Appendix 2.1.
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* |
Footbridge at Ex-Harbour Road Sports Centre |
M2b |
Noon Gun
Area |
M3a |
Tung Lo Wan
Fire Station |
M4b |
Victoria Centre |
M5b |
|
M6 |
HK |
M7e* |
International Finance Centre (Eastern End of Podium) |
M7w |
International Finance Centre (Western End of Podium) |
M8** |
City Hall |
Remark*: Location ID
has been updated from M7 to M8 for City Hall
Remark**: M7e has
become a reference station starting from 7 Aug 2012
Remarks***: The
location ID of monitoring station M1a was updated as “Footbridge for Ex-Harbour
Road Sports Centre” in May 2017.
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 |
Po Leung Kuk Yu Lee Mo Fan
Memorial School |
Tin Hau |
RTN4 |
|
Remarks*: 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.
Air Quality Monitoring
Stations
3.2.1. The air quality 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 quality monitoring
Stations
Station ID |
Monitoring
Location |
Description |
CMA1b |
Harbour Grand Hotel
Boundary Wall |
North Point |
CMA2a |
|
|
CMA3a |
CWB PRE Site Office |
|
CMA4a |
Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals |
Wan Chai |
CMA5b |
Pedestrian Plaza** |
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
Remarks**: With respect to the area handover, the air
quality monitoring station CMA5a at Children Playgrounds opposite to the
Pedestrian Plaza was relocated to the Pedestrian Plaza on 3 December 2014. The
station reference and location ID of the air quality monitoring station CMA5a
was updated as CMA5b and Pedestrian Plaza respectively.
Air quality 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.
4.0.1. 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
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:
Contract
no. HY/2009/15 – Central-Wanchai Bypass – Tunnel (
Contract
no. HY/2009/18 – Central –Wanchai Bypass (CWB) – Central Interchange under
FEP-05/364/2009/A
Contract
no. HY/2009/19 – Central – Wanchai Bypass Tunnel (North Point
Section) and Island Eastern Corridor Link under FEP-07/364/2009
Contract
no. HK/2009/01 –Wanchai Development Phase II – Central –Wanchai Bypass at Hong
Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre under FEP-02/364/2009
Contract
no. HK/2009/02 Wanchai Development Phase II – Central- Wanchai Bypass at Wanchai
East under FEP-01/364/2009
Contract
no. HK/2012/08 – Wan Chai Development Phase II – Central- Wan Chai Bypass at
Wan Chai West under FEP-09/364/200/B
Contract
no. HY/2010/08 – Central and WanChai Bypass – Slip road 8 Section under
FEP-10/364/2009/B
Contract no. HY/2011/08 –Central - Wan
Chai Bypass (CWB) –Tunnel Buildings, Systems and Fittings, and Works Associated
with Tunnel Commissioning under FEP-11/364/2009/B
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
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
4.1.2. No exceedance was recorded in this
reporting period.
4.1.3. 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
4.1.4.
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
Table
4.2
Noise
Monitoring Stations
for Contract nos. HK/2009/01 and HK/2009/02
Station |
Description |
M1a |
Footbridge at Ex-Harbour Road Sports Centre |
Reporting period of September 2017
4.1.5.
No action or limit level exceedance was recorded at M1a – Footbridge for
Ex-Harbour Road Sports Centre in the reporting period.
Reporting period of October 2017
4.1.6.
No action or limit level exceedance was recorded at M1a – Footbridge for
Ex-Harbour Road Sports Centre in the reporting period.
Reporting period of November 2017
4.1.7.
Two limit level exceedances were recorded at
M1a – Footbridge for Ex-Harbour Road Sports Centre on 03 and 22 November 2017.
4.1.8.
No construction work was conducted by
Contract HK/2009/01 on 03 November 2017 around the concerned location during
the time of measurement while non WDII-CWB excavation works immediately next to
the monitoring station was observed as the major noise contribution during
monitoring. As such, the exceedance was considered as non-Project related to
Contract HK/2009/01.
4.1.9.
No construction work was conducted by
Contract HK/2009/01 on 22 November 2017 around the concerned location during
the time of measurement while non WDII-CWB breaking works immediately next to
the monitoring station was observed as the major noise contribution during
monitoring. As such, the exceedance was considered as non-Project related to
Contract HK/2009/01.
4.1.10.
Despite excavation works was conducted by
Contract HK/2009/02 on 03 November 2017 around the concerned location during
the time of measurement while non WDII-CWB excavation works immediately next to
the monitoring station was observed as the major noise contribution during
monitoring with mechanical operation directly next to noise monitoring
position. As such, the exceedance was considered as non-Project related to
Contract HK/2009/02.
4.1.11.
Despite backfilling works was conducted by
Contract HK/2009/02 on 22 November around the concerned location with a few,
minor and non-continuous breaking actions under Contractor observed during
measurement, acoustic screening of breaking tip was implemented by Contract
HK/2009/02 and no major noise contribution was observed from the works.
Meanwhile, non WDII-CWB breaking works immediately next to the monitoring
station was observed as the major noise contribution during monitoring. As
such, the exceedance was considered as non-Project related to Contract
HK/2009/02. Nevertheless, the Contractor of HK/2009/02 was reminded to maintain
adequate noise mitigation measure around the concerned location to avoid
potential cumulative impact.
4.1.12. 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 (
4.1.13.
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 |
4.1.14.
No action or limit level exceedance was recorded in this reporting period.
4.1.15.
Details of noise monitoring results and
graphical presentation can be referred in Appendix 4.1.
Contract no. HY/2009/19 - Central -
Wanchai Bypass Tunnel (North Point Section) and Island Eastern Corridor Link
under FEP-07/364/2009/D
4.1.16. Noise monitoring for the tunnel works under contract
no. HY/2009/19 was commenced on 24
Table 4.4
Noise Monitoring
Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/19
Station |
Description |
M4b |
Victoria Centre |
M5b |
|
M6 |
HK |
Reporting period of September 2017
4.1.17.
No action or limit level exceedance was
recorded in this reporting period.
Reporting period of October 2017
4.1.1
No action or limit level exceedance was recorded
in this reporting period.
Reporting period of November 2017
4.1.18.
No action or limit level exceedance was
recorded in this reporting period.
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 4.5 below.
Table 4.5
Noise Monitoring Stations
for Contract
no. HY/2010/08
Station |
Description |
M2b |
Noon Gun Area |
M3a |
Tung Lo Wan Fire Station |
4.1.21.
No action or limit level exceedance was recorded in this reporting period.
4.1.22.
Noise monitoring results measured in this reporting period are reviewed
and summarized. Details of noise
monitoring results and graphical presentation can be referred in Appendix 4.1.
Contract no.
HY/2011/08 – Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) – Tunnel Buildings, Systems and
Fittings, and Works Associated with Tunnel Commissioning
4.1.23. 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 4.6 below:
Table 4.6 Noise
Monitoring Stations for
Contract no. HY/2011/08
Station |
Description |
M4b |
Victoria Centre |
*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
4.1.24.
No action or limit level exceedance was recorded in this reporting period.
4.1.25.
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/2009/19 - Central - Wanchai Bypass Tunnel (North Point Section) and Island
Eastern Corridor Link under FEP-07/364/2009/D
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 4.7
below. Real time noise monitoring for major construction works under contract
no. HY/2009/19 was commenced on 24
Table 4.7 Real Time Noise
Monitoring Stations
for Contract no. HY/2009/19
Location ID |
District |
Description |
RTN1 |
Tin Hau |
FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitefield Depot |
RTN2a |
North Point |
Electric Centre
(Replacement of RTN2) |
RTN3 |
North Point |
Pok Leung Kuk Yu |
RTN4 |
Tin Hau |
|
* 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 period of September
2017
4.2.1.
No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN1-FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section
Whitfield Depot was recorded in the reporting period.
4.2.2.
Limit level exceedances were recorded at
RTN2a- Hong Kong Electric Centre was recorded during daytime on 01 and 08
September 2017 in the reporting period. After checking with Contractor of
HY/2009/19, pile head trimming works and starter bar installation were
conducted behind Administration Building Structure on 01 September 2018 and
exaction, railing and rebar fixing works were conducted on 08 September 2017
and no particular noise impact was considered. Meanwhile construction works
under non-CWB construction site was observed across September 2017 and
potentially contributed to the recorded noise. In view of the above, the
exceedances were considered as non-Project related.
4.2.3.
Limit level exceedances were recorded at
RTN3- Yu Lee Mo Fan Memorial School was recorded during daytime on 28 August
2017 and 23 September 2017 in the reporting period. After checking with
Contractor of HY/2009/19, no construction works was conducted during the
monitoring period while hoisting of the Amber Rainstorm was observed and the
exceedance is considered to be contributed by adverse weather condition. Hence,
the exceedance was considered as non-Project related.
4.2.4.
No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN4- Causeway Bay Community Centre
was recorded in the reporting period.
Reporting period of October
2017
4.2.5.
Limit level exceedance was recorded at
RTN1-FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitfield Depot on 04 October 2017 was
recorded in the reporting period. After checking with Contractor of HY/2009/19,
no construction works was conducted during the monitoring period on 04 October
2017 while adverse weather condition with thundering was recorded. As such, the
exceedance was considered as non-Project related.
4.2.6.
Limit level exceedances were recorded at
RTN2a- Hong Kong Electric Centre was recorded during daytime 04 October 2017 in
the reporting period. After checking with Contractor of HY/2009/19, no
construction works was conducted during the monitoring period on 04 October
2017 while adverse weather condition with thundering was recorded. As such, the
exceedance was considered as non-Project related.
4.2.7.
Limit level exceedances were recorded at
RTN3- Yu Lee Mo Fan Memorial School was recorded during daytime 04 October 2017
in the reporting period. After checking with Contractor of HY/2009/19, no
construction works was conducted during the monitoring period on 04 October
2017 while adverse weather condition with thundering was recorded. As such, the
exceedance was considered as non-Project related.
4.2.8.
No limit level exceedance was recorded at
RTN4- Causeway Bay Community Centre was recorded in the reporting period.
Reporting
period of November 2017
4.2.9.
Limit level exceedance was recorded at
RTN1-FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitfield Depot on 17, 18 and 20 November
2017 was recorded in the reporting period. After checking with Contractor of
HY/2009/19, concrete breaking works for FEHD Depot structure were conducted
during the monitoring period on 17 November 2017 while no noise mitigation
measures were provided. Upon identification of the noise concern, the
Contractor was immediately notified of the observation and remedial actions
including provision of temporary noise barrier was implemented by the
Contractor on 18 November 2017.
Further
exceedances were recorded on 18 an 20 November 2017 and it was further
evaluated that as the concerned breaking works is located in close proximity to
the monitoring location for the affected sensitive receiver the temporary noise
barrier deployed was inadequate in mitigating the noise impact. Therefore the
concerned breaking works was suspended on 20 November 2017 and the Contractor
has undertaken further remedial action to review the construction operation and
alternative demolition method with wire cut for the concrete structure was
adopted to reduce the noise impact. After adaptation of the alternative
demolition method, no further exceedance was recorded.
4.2.10.
No limit level exceedance was recorded at
RTN2a- Hong Kong Electric Centre was recorded in the reporting period.
4.2.11.
No limit level exceedance was recorded at
RTN3- Yu Lee Mo Fan Memorial School was recorded in the reporting period.
4.2.12.
No limit level exceedance was recorded at
RTN4- Causeway Bay Community Centre was recorded in the reporting period.
4.2.13.
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
Contract no.
HY/2011/08 – Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) – Tunnel Buildings, Systems and
Fittings, and Works Associated with Tunnel Commissioning
4.2.14.
The proposed division of noise monitoring stations are summarized in Table
4.8 below. Real time noise monitoring for major construction works
under contract no. HY/2011/08 was commenced on 19 March 2015.
Table 4.8 Real
Time Noise
Monitoring Stations for Contract
no. HY/2011/08
Location ID |
District |
Description |
RTN1 |
Tin Hau |
FEHD Hong
Kong Transport Section Whitfield Depot |
RTN2a1 |
North Point |
Hong
Kong Electric Centre |
RTN4 |
Tin
Hau |
Causeway Bay Community Centre |
* Real time noise monitoring results and graphical presentation during
restrict hours and night time period are for information only and noise during
CNP period shall be controlled under NCO.
Remarks 1: With
respect to the possession of site area Portion Xa and Portion Xb since 7 March
2016 as confirmed by CWB RSS, real time
noise monitoring station RTN2a was associated with Contract no. HY/2011/08 from
07 March 2016 onwards
Reporting period of September 2017
4.2.15.
No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN1-FEHD Hong Kong Transport
Section Whitfield Depot was recorded in the reporting period.
4.2.16.
Limit level exceedances were recorded at RTN2a- Hong Kong Electric
Centre was recorded during daytime on 01 September 2017 in the reporting
period. After checking with Contractor of HY/2011/08, despite rebar fixing,
formwork erection and excavation were conducted at Administration works area,
no particular noise impact was considered and no construction works was
conducted on 08 September 2017. Meanwhile, construction works under non-CWB
construction site was observed across August 2017 and potentially contributed
to the recorded noise In view of the above, the exceedances were considered as
non-Project related.
4.2.17.
No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN4- Causeway Bay Community
Centre were recorded in the reporting period.
Reporting
period of October 2017
4.2.18.
Limit level exceedance was recorded at
RTN1-FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitfield Depot on 04 October 2017 was
recorded in the reporting period. After checking with Contractor on HY/2011/08,
no construction works was conducted during the monitoring period on 04 October
2017 while adverse weather condition with thundering was recorded. As such, the
exceedance was considered as non-Project related.
4.2.19.
Limit level exceedances were recorded at
RTN2a- Hong Kong Electric Centre was recorded during daytime 04 October 2017 in
the reporting period. After checking with Contractor of HY/2011/08, no
construction works was conducted during the monitoring period on 04 October
2017 while adverse weather condition with thundering was recorded. As such, the
exceedance was considered as non-Project related.
4.2.20.
No limit level exceedance was recorded at
RTN4- Causeway Bay Community Centre were recorded in the reporting period.
Reporting period of November 2017
4.2.21.
Limit level exceedance was recorded at
RTN1-FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitfield Depot on 17, 18 and 20 November
2017 was recorded in the reporting period. After checking with Contractor of
HY/2011/08, no construction works was undertaken by Contract HY/2011/08 while
cable laying works was conducted by Hong Kong Electric Centre and no major
noise concern was considered. Therefore, the exceedances were considered not
related to Project works under HY/2011/08.
4.2.22.
No limit level exceedance was recorded at
RTN2a- Hong Kong Electric Centre was recorded during in the reporting period.
4.2.23.
No limit level exceedance was recorded at
RTN4- Causeway Bay Community Centre were recorded in the reporting period.
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
4.3.1 Due to extension of site boundary by
contractor of HY/2009/19, location of air quality monitoring station CMA1b –
Oil Street Community Liaison Centre has been finely adjusted on 21
Contract no.
HY/2009/18 - Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) – Central Interchange under
FEP-05/364/2009/A
4.3.2
Air quality monitoring for the Central
Interchange works under contract no. HY/2009/18 was commenced on 21 April 2011.
The proposed division of air quality monitoring stations are summarized in Table
4.9 below.
Table 4.9
Air quality 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
No action or limit level exceedance was
recorded in the reporting period.
4.3.4
Air quality monitoring results measured in this reporting period are
reviewed and summarized. Details of air quality 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
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 quality monitoring stations are summarized in Table
4.10 below.
Table 4.10
Air quality monitoring
Station for Contract no. HK/2009/01
Station |
Description |
CMA5b |
Pedestrian Plaza |
Reporting period
of September 2017
4.3.6
No action or limit level exceedance was
recorded in the reporting period.
Reporting period
of October 2017
4.3.7
One 1hr TSP limit level exceedance was
recorded at CMA5b – Pedestrian Plaza on 26 October 2017.
4.3.8
No construction works was undertaken around
the monitoring location on 26 October 2017 under Contractor of HK/2009/01 and
no particular observation regarding air quality impact was observed during
sampling. Nevertheless, non WDII-CWB Project
construction activities was observed opposite to the monitoring station on the
monitoring date. Meanwhile, it was noted that the EPD AQHI for Causeway Bay
District was recorded as level 7 during the monitoring period, indicating a
high level of air pollution in the area affecting the ambient air quality condition. In view of the
above, the exceedance was considered to be non-project related and generally
contributed by ambient air quality condition.
Reporting period
of November 2017
4.3.9
One 1hr TSP limit level exceedance was
recorded at CMA5b – Pedestrian Plaza on 01 November 2017.
4.3.10
No construction works was undertaken around
the monitoring location on the monitoring date under Contractor of HK/2009/01
on 01 November 2017 and no particular observation regarding air quality impact
was observed during sampling. Nevertheless, non WDII-CWB Project
construction activities was observed opposite to the monitoring station on the
monitoring date. Meanwhile, it was reported that the ambient air quality was
adversely affected by accumulation of air pollutant influenced by the meteorological
condition on the monitoring date. n view of the above, the exceedance was
considered to be non-project related and generally contributed by ambient air
quality condition
4.3.11
Two 1hr TSP action level exceedances and one
1hr TSP limit level exceedances were recorded at CMA5b – Pedestrian Plaza on 24
November 2017.
4.3.12
No construction works was undertaken around
the monitoring location on the monitoring date under Contractor of HK/2009/01
on 24 November 2017 and no particular observation regarding air quality impact
was observed during sampling. Nevertheless, non WDII-CWB Project
construction activities was observed opposite to the monitoring station on the
monitoring date. Meanwhile, according to the EPD monitoring record, highest
pollutant concentration was recorded during the monitoring date at Causeway Bay
monitoring station across a seven day periods. In view of the above, the
exceedance was considered to be non-project related and generally contributed
by ambient air quality condition.
4.3.13 Air quality monitoring results measured in this
reporting period are reviewed and summarized.
Details of air quality 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
4.3.14 The commencement of construction works for
HK/2009/02 under FEP-01/364/2009 is on 26
Table
4.11
Air quality monitoring
Station for Contract no. HK/2009/02
Station |
Description |
CMA3a |
CWB site office at Wanchai
Waterfront Promenade |
CMA4a |
Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals |
4.3.15
No action or limit level exceedance was
recorded in the reporting period.
4.3.16 Air quality monitoring results measured in this
reporting period are reviewed and summarized.
Details of air quality monitoring results and graphical presentation can
be referred in Appendix
4.3.
Contract no.
HY/2009/15 - Central-Wanchai Bypass – Tunnel (
4.3.17
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
quality monitoring stations are summarized in Table 4.12
below.
Table 4.12 Air quality monitoring Station for Contract no. HY/2009/15
Station |
Description |
CMA3a |
CWB site office at Wanchai
Waterfront Promenade |
4.3.18
No action or limit level exceedance was
recorded in the reporting period.
4.3.19 Air quality monitoring results measured
in this reporting period are reviewed and summarized. Details of air quality 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/D
4.3.20 Air quality monitoring for the tunnel works was
commenced on 26
Table
4.13
Air quality monitoring
Stations
for Contract no. HY/2009/19
Station |
Description |
CMA1b |
Harbour
Grand Hotel Boundary Wall |
CMA2a |
|
Reporting period
of September 2017
4.3.21
No action or limit level exceedance was
recorded in the reporting period.
Reporting period
of October 2017
4.3.22
One 1hr TSP limit level exceedance was
recorded at CMA1b – Harbour Grand Hotel Boundary Wall on 26 October 2017.
4.3.23
Despite excavation, breaking works and pile
head trimming works were undertaken around the monitoring location on the
monitoring date at the under Contractor of HY/2009/19 on 26 October 2017, dust
mitigation measure including water spraying for breaking works and haul road
were generally implemented by the Contractor. Meanwhile, it was observed that
vehicle exhaust from non-construction works was observed as the major factor
affecting the monitoring station during monitoring period. In view of the
above, the exceedance was considered as non-Project related.
Reporting period
of November 2017
4.3.24
No action or limit level exceedance was
recorded in the reporting period.
4.3.25
Air quality monitoring results measured in this reporting period are
reviewed and summarized. Details of air quality monitoring results and graphical presentation can
be referred in Appendix 4.3.
Contract
no. HK/2012/08- Wan Chai Development Phase II – Central-Wan Chai Bypass at Wan
Chai West under FEP-09/364/2009/B and
FEP-12/364/2009/D
4.3.26
The commencement of construction works for
Contract no. HK/2012/08 under FEP-09/364/2009/C was on May 2014. Air quality
monitoring was commenced on 14 July 2011. The proposed division of air quality
monitoring stations are summarized in Table 4.14 below.
Table 4.14
Air quality monitoring
Station for Contract
no. HK/2012/08
Station |
Description |
CMA5b |
Pedestrian
Plaza |
Reporting period of September 2017
4.3.27
No action or limit level exceedance was
recorded in the reporting period.
Reporting period of October 2017
4.3.28
One 1hr TSP limit level exceedance was
recorded at CMA5b – Pedestrian Plaza on 26 October 2017.
4.3.29
Road and drains works was undertaken under
Contract HK/2012/08 around the monitoring location on 26 October 2017 and no
particular observation regarding air quality impact was observed during
sampling. Nevertheless,
non WDII-CWB Project construction activities was observed opposite to the
monitoring station on the monitoring date and dust mitigation including water
spraying for haul road was generally implemented. Meanwhile, it was noted that
the EPD AQHI for Causeway Bay District was recorded as Level 7 during the
monitoring period, indicating a high level of air pollution in the area
affecting the ambient condition. In view of the above, the exceedance was
considered to be non-project related and potentially contributed by ambient air
quality condition.
Reporting period of November 2017
4.3.30
One 1hr TSP limit level exceedance was
recorded at CMA5b – Pedestrian Plaza on 01 November 2017.
4.3.31
Road and drains works was undertaken under
Contract HK/2012/08 on 01 November 2017 around the monitoring location on the
monitoring date and no particular observation regarding air quality impact was
observed during sampling. Mitigation measure including water spraying for haul
road was generally implemented. Nevertheless,
non WDII-CWB Project construction activities was observed opposite to the
monitoring station on the monitoring date. Meanwhile, it was reported that the
ambient air quality was adversely affected by accumulation of air pollutant
influenced by the meteorological condition on the monitoring date. In view of
the above, the exceedance was considered to be non-project related and
potentially contributed by ambient air quality condition.
4.3.32
Two 1hr TSP action level exceedances and one
1hr TSP limit level exceedances were recorded at CMA5b – Pedestrian Plaza on 24
November 2017.
4.3.33
Road and drain construction works was
undertaken under Contract HK/2012/08 on 24 November 2017 around the monitoring
location on the monitoring date and no particular observation regarding air
quality impact was observed during sampling. Mitigation measure including water
spraying for haul road was generally implemented. Nevertheless, non WDII-CWB
Project construction activities was observed opposite to the monitoring station
on the monitoring date. Meanwhile, according to the EPD monitoring record,
highest pollutant concentration was recorded during the monitoring date at
Causeway Bay monitoring station across a seven days period. In view of the
above, the exceedance was considered to be non-project related and potentially
contributed by ambient air quality condition.
4.3.34
Air quality monitoring results measured in this reporting period are
reviewed and summarized. Details of air quality monitoring results and
graphical presentation can be referred in Appendix 4.3.
Contract no. HY/2010/08 – Central-Wanchai Bypass –Wanchai Bypass Tunnel
(Slip Road 8 Section) under FEP-09/364/2009/B
4.3.35
The commencement of construction works for
Contract no. HY/2010/08 under FEP-09/364/2009/B was on July 2014. Air quality
monitoring was commenced on 14 July 2011. The proposed division of air quality
monitoring stations are summarized in Table 4.15 below.
Table 4.15
Air quality monitoring
Station for Contract
no. HY/2010/08
Station |
Description |
CMA3a |
CWB
PRE Site Office |
4.3.36
No action or limit level exceedance was
recorded in the reporting period.
4.3.37
Air quality monitoring results measured in this reporting period are
reviewed and summarized. Details of air quality monitoring results and
graphical presentation can be referred in Appendix
4.3.
Contract no. HY/2011/08 – Central - Wan Chai
Bypass (CWB) – Tunnel Buildings, Systems and Fittings, and Works Associated
with Tunnel Commissioning
4.3.38
Air quality monitoring for the Central
Interchange works under contract no. HY/2011/08 was commenced on 21 April 2011.
The proposed division of air quality monitoring stations are summarized in Table
4.16 below.
Table 4.16 Air quality monitoring
Stations for Contract
no. HY/2011/08
Station |
Description |
MA1e |
International
Finance Centre (Eastern End of Podium) |
MA1w |
International
Finance Centre (Western End of Podium) |
CMA1b |
Oil
Street Site Office |
CMA2a |
Causeway
Bay Community Centre |
CMA5b |
Pedestrian
Plaza |
Reporting period of September 2017
4.3.39
No action or limit level exceedance was
recorded in the reporting period.
Reporting period of October 2017
4.3.40
One 1hr TSP limit level exceedance was
recorded at CMA1b – Harbour Grand Hotel Boundary Wall on 26 October 2017.
4.3.41
Despite waterproofing works were undertaken
around the monitoring location on 26 October 2017 at the under Contractor of
HY/2011/08, no particular observation regarding air quality impact was observed
during sampling. Meanwhile, it was observed that vehicle exhaust from
non-construction works was observed as the major factor affecting the
monitoring station during monitoring period. In view of the above, the
exceedance was considered as non-Project related.
4.3.42
One 1hr TSP limit level exceedance was
recorded at CMA5b – Pedestrian Plaza on 26 October 2017.
4.3.43
Plastering works within basement and MVB
structure and door installation were undertaken around the monitoring location
under Contract HY/2011/08 on the monitoring date and no particular observation
regarding air quality impact was observed during sampling. Nevertheless, non
WDII-CWB Project construction activities was observed opposite to the
monitoring station on the monitoring date. Meanwhile, it was noted that the EPD
AQHI for Causeway Bay District was recorded as Level 7 during the monitoring
period, indicating a high level of air pollution in the area affecting the
ambient condition. In view of the above, the exceedance was considered to be
non-project related and potentially contributed by ambient air quality
condition. Nevertheless, the Contractor of HY/2011/08 was reminded to provide
regularly dust suppression measures if any potential dust generating operation
around the concerned location would be required to avoid any potential
cumulative air quality impact.
Reporting period of November 2017
4.3.44
One 1hr TSP limit level exceedance was
recorded at CMA5b – Pedestrian Plaza on 01 November 2017.
4.3.45
Formwork erection, lifting, and scaffolding
at MVB were undertaken around the monitoring location under Contract HY/2011/08
on 01 November 2017 and no particular observation regarding air quality impact
was observed during sampling and mitigation measure including dampening of roof
top and haul road were generally implemented. Nevertheless,
non WDII-CWB Project construction activities was observed opposite to the
monitoring station on the monitoring date. Meanwhile, it was reported that the
ambient air quality was adversely affected by accumulation of air pollutant
influenced by the meteorological condition on the monitoring date. In view of
the above, the exceedance was considered to be non-project related and
potentially contributed by ambient air quality condition.
4.3.46
Two 1hr TSP action level exceedances and one
1hr TSP limit level exceedances were recorded at CMA5b – Pedestrian Plaza on 24
November 2017.
4.3.47
Only waterproofing works and screeding works
at MVB were undertaken around the monitoring location under Contract HY/2011/08
on 24 November 2017 and no particular observation regarding air quality impact
was observed during sampling and mitigation measure including dampening of roof
top and haul road were generally implemented. Nevertheless, non WDII-CWB
Project construction activities was observed opposite to the monitoring station
on the monitoring date. Meanwhile, according to the EPD monitoring record,
highest pollutant concentration was recorded during the monitoring date at
Causeway Bay monitoring station across a seven days period. In view of the
above, the exceedance was considered to be non-project related and potentially
contributed by ambient air quality condition.
4.3.48
Air quality monitoring results measured in this reporting period are
reviewed and summarized. Details of air quality 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
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 4.17.
Table
4.17 Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HK/2009/01
Inert C&D materials
disposed |
55.88 |
108044.195 |
TKO137, TM38 |
Inert C&D materials
recycled |
Nil |
98512.03 |
N/A |
Non-inert C&D
materials disposed |
16.24 |
5329.94* |
SENT Landfill |
Non-inert C&D
materials recycled |
Nil |
1285746 |
N/A |
Chemical waste disposed |
Nil |
10400 |
Kwun Kee (Chemical Waste Collector) |
Marine Sediment (Type 1- Open Seas
Disposal), m3 |
Nil |
11527 |
South of Cheung Chau |
Marine Sediment (Type 1 – Open Sea Disposal
(Dedicate Sites) & Type 2 – Confined Marine Disposal) , m3 |
Nil |
16261 |
East
of Cha Chau South
Brothers |
Remarks*: The cumulative amount of
non-inert C&D material disposed has been clarified as 5329.94 m3
instead of 5313.62m3 in
this reporting period.
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 4.18.
Table 4.18 Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no.
HK/2009/02
Inert C&D materials
disposed |
185.4 |
522489.21 |
TKO137, TM 38 |
Inert C&D materials
recycled |
Nil |
46520 |
WCR2 |
Non-inert C&D
materials disposed |
300.2 |
5478.52 |
SENT Landfill |
Non-inert C&D
materials recycled |
Nil |
N/A |
N/A |
Chemical waste disposed |
Nil |
17718 |
N/A |
Marine Sediment (Type 1
– Open Sea Disposal) , m3 |
Nil |
65663 |
South Cheung Chau |
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 4.19.
Table 4.19 Details of Waste Disposal for
Contract no. HY/2009/18
Inert C&D materials
disposed |
137 |
1415557.84 |
T.K.O. 137 |
Inert C&D materials
recycled |
Nil |
58787.05 |
N/A |
Non-inert C&D
materials disposed |
117.25 |
4514.48 |
SENT Landfill |
Non-inert C&D materials recycled (tonnes) |
Nil |
878.37 |
N/A |
Chemical waste disposed |
Nil |
6772 |
N/A |
Remarks:
The cumulative amount of inert C&D material disposed has been updated in
the reporting period.
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 4.20.
Table 4.20 Details of Waste Disposal for
Contract no. HY/2009/15
Inert C&D materials
disposed |
Nil Nil |
625200.92 245453.3 |
Tuen Mun Area 38 TKO137 FB |
Inert C&D materials
recycled |
Nil |
358660.77 |
HY/2009/11, ex-PCWA TS4 |
Non-inert C&D
materials disposed |
Nil Nil |
4675.09 1.58 |
SENT Landfill WENT Landfiill |
Non-inert C&D
materials recycled |
Nil |
5496446.2 |
Xun Xiang Metal ware Skylight Recycle (paper) |
Chemical waste disposed |
Nil |
22755 |
Dunwell Group |
Marine Sediment
(Type1-Open Sea Disposal (Dedicate Sites) &Type 2 – Confined Marine Disposal),
m3 |
Nil |
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/D
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 4.21.
Table 4.21 Details of Waste Disposal for
Contract no. HY/2009/19
Inert C&D materials
disposed |
37295.87 |
760414.20 |
N/A |
Nil |
82349.7 |
N/A |
|
Non-inert C&D
materials disposed |
313.37 |
6431.16* |
SENT Landfill |
Non-inert C&D
materials recycled |
Nil |
565.63 |
N/A |
Chemical waste disposed |
Nil |
10.9 |
N/A |
Marine Sediment (Tunnel) (Type 1- Open Sea
Disposal), m3 |
Nil |
20556 |
South of Cheung Chau |
Marine Sediment (Tunnel) (Type 1- Open Sea
Disposal (Dedicated Sites) & Type 2 – Confined Marine Disposal), m3 |
Nil |
30751 |
East
of Sha Chau |
Remarks*: The cumulative amount of
non-inert C&D material disposed has been clarified as 6431.16 m3
instead of 6431.15m3 in
this reporting period.
Contract no.
HK/2012/08 Wan Chai Development Phase II - Central-Wan Chai Bypass at Wan Chai
West under FEP-09/364/2009/B and FEP-12/364/2009/D
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 4.22.
Table
4.22 Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HK/2012/08
Waste
Type* |
Quantity
this quarter, m3 |
Cumulative-to-Date,
m3 |
Disposal
/ Dumping Grounds |
Inert C&D materials disposed |
266 Nil |
183582 116941 |
TKO137 TM38 |
Inert C&D materials recycled |
Nil |
Nil |
N/A |
Non-inert C&D materials disposed |
485 |
8657 |
N/A |
Non-inert C&D materials recycled |
NIL |
Nil |
N/A |
Chemical waste disposed |
NIL |
Nil |
N/A |
Marine Sediment (Type 1) Disposal, m3 |
Nil |
3145 |
South of Cheung Chau/ South of Brothers |
Contract no. HY/2010/08
Central – Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) –
Tunnel (Slip Road 8) under FEP-10/364/2009/B
4.4.7.
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 4.23.
Table 4.23 Details
of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2010/08
Waste Type* |
Quantity this quarter, m3 |
Cumulative-to-Date, m3 |
Disposal / Dumping Grounds |
Inert C&D
materials disposed |
5122.95 Nil Nil 5.32 |
589455.12 262656.6 82911.8 72704.53 |
TM 38 WENT SENT TKO area 137 |
Inert C&D
materials recycled |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Non-inert C&D
materials disposed |
355.879 |
5742.36 |
SENT |
Non-inert C&D
materials recycled |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Chemical waste
disposed |
Nil |
1431 |
Nil |
Type 1 – Open Sea
Disposal |
Nil |
16368.4 |
East Sha Chau/ South Brothers Island |
Type 2 – Confined
Marine disposal |
Nil |
549.2 |
East Sha Chau |
Contract no. HY/2011/08
Central –Central - Wan Chai Bypass
(CWB) –Tunnel Buildings, Systems and Fittings, and Works Associated with Tunnel
Commissioning under FEP-11/364/2009B
4.4.8.
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
4.24.
Table
4.24 Details
of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2011/08
Waste Type* |
Quantity this quarter, m3 |
Cumulative-to-Date, m3 |
Disposal / Dumping Grounds |
Inert C&D materials disposed |
609.51 |
1949.97 |
Nil |
Inert C&D materials recycled |
Nil |
Nil |
Nil |
Non-inert C&D materials disposed |
1186.99 |
4726.31 |
Nil |
Non-inert C&D materials recycled |
Nil |
31.72 |
Nil |
Chemical waste disposed (kg) |
Nil |
3800 |
Nil |
5.0.1. The Event Action Plan for construction noise and air
quality are presented in Appendix 5.1.
Contract no. HY/2009/18 - Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) – Central Interchange
under FEP-05/364/2009/A
5.1.1.
No action of limit level exceedance was
recorded in this reporting period.
Contract no. HK/2009/01 - Wan Chai
Development Phase II - Central - Wan Chai Bypass at Hong Kong Convention and
Exhibition Centre - Tunnel Works
Reporting period of September 2017
5.1.2. No
action of limit level exceedance was recorded in this reporting period.
Reporting period of October 2017
5.1.3. No
action of limit level exceedance was recorded in this reporting period.
Reporting period of November 2017
5.1.4.
Two limit level exceedances were recorded at M1a – Footbridge for
Ex-Harbour Road Sports Centre on 03 and 22 November 2017.
5.1.5.
No construction work was conducted by Contract HK/2009/01 on 03 November
2017 around the concerned location during the time of measurement while non
WDII-CWB excavation works immediately next to the monitoring station was
observed as the major noise contribution during monitoring. As such, the
exceedance was considered as non-Project related to Contract HK/2009/01.
5.1.6.
No construction work was conducted by Contract HK/2009/01 on 22 November
2017 around the concerned location during the time of measurement while non
WDII-CWB breaking works immediately next to the monitoring station was observed
as the major noise contribution during monitoring. As such, the exceedance was
considered as non-Project related to Contract HK/2009/01.
Contract no. HK/2009/02 - Wan Chai
Development Phase II - Central - Wan Chai Bypass at Wan Chai East (CWB Tunnel)
Reporting period of September 2017
5.1.7. No
action of limit level exceedance was recorded in this reporting period.
Reporting period of October 2017
5.1.8. No
action of limit level exceedance was recorded in this reporting period.
Reporting period of November 2017
5.1.9.
Two limit level exceedances were recorded at M1a – Footbridge for
Ex-Harbour Road Sports Centre on 03 and 22 November 2017.
5.1.10.
Despite excavation works was conducted by Contract HK/2009/02 on 03
November 2017 around the concerned location during the time of measurement
while non WDII-CWB excavation works immediately next to the monitoring station
was observed as the major noise contribution during monitoring with mechanical
operation directly next to noise monitoring position. As such, the exceedance
was considered as non-Project related to Contract HK/2009/02.
5.1.11.
Despite backfilling works was conducted by Contract HK/2009/02 on 22
November around the concerned location with a few, minor and non-continuous
breaking actions under Contractor observed during measurement, acoustic
screening of breaking tip was implemented by Contract HK/2009/02 and no major
noise contribution was observed from the works. Meanwhile, non WDII-CWB
breaking works immediately next to the monitoring station was observed as the
major noise contribution during monitoring. As such, the exceedance was considered
as non-Project related to Contract HK/2009/02. Nevertheless, the Contractor of
HK/2009/02 was reminded to maintain adequate noise mitigation measure around
the concerned location to avoid potential cumulative impact.
Contract no. HY/2009/15 - Central-Wanchai Bypass –
Tunnel (
5.1.12.
No action or limit level exceedance was
recorded in this reporting period.
Contract
no. HY/2009/19 - Central - Wanchai Bypass Tunnel (North Point Section) and
Island Eastern Corridor Link under FEP-07/364/2009/D
No action or limit level exceedance was
recorded in this reporting period.
Contract
no. HY/2010/08 – Central-Wanchai Bypass – Tunnel (Slip Road 8 Section) under
FEP-10/364/2009/B
5.1.13.
No action of limit level exceedance was recorded in the reporting period
Contract
no. HY/2011/08 Central –Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) –Tunnel Buildings,
Systems and Fittings, and Works Associated with Tunnel Commissioning under
FEP-11/364/2009B
5.1.14.
No action of limit level exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.
5.2.1 No action
or limit level exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.
Contract
no. HK/2009/01 - Wan Chai Development Phase II - Central - Wan Chai Bypass at
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre - Tunnel Works
Reporting period
of September 2017
5.2.2 No action
or limit level exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.
Reporting period
of October 2017
5.2.3 One 1hr
TSP limit level exceedance was recorded at CMA5b – Pedestrian Plaza on 26
October 2017.
5.2.4 No
construction works was undertaken around the monitoring location on 26 October
2017 under Contractor of HK/2009/01 and no particular observation regarding air
quality impact was observed during sampling. Nevertheless, non WDII-CWB Project
construction activities was observed opposite to the monitoring station on the
monitoring date. Meanwhile, it was noted that the EPD AQHI for Causeway Bay
District was recorded as level 7 during the monitoring period, indicating a
high level of air pollution in the area affecting the ambient air quality
condition. In view of the above, the exceedance was considered to be
non-project related and generally contributed by ambient air quality condition.
Reporting period
of November 2017
5.2.5 One 1hr
TSP limit level exceedance was recorded at CMA5b – Pedestrian Plaza on 01 November 2017.
5.2.6 No
construction works was undertaken around the monitoring location on the
monitoring date under Contractor of HK/2009/01 on 01 November 2017 and no
particular observation regarding air quality impact was observed during
sampling. Nevertheless, non WDII-CWB Project construction activities was
observed opposite to the monitoring station on the monitoring date. Meanwhile,
it was reported that the ambient air quality was adversely affected by
accumulation of air pollutant influenced by the meteorological condition on the
monitoring date. n view of the above, the exceedance was considered to be
non-project related and generally contributed by ambient air quality condition
5.2.7 Two 1hr
TSP action level exceedances and one 1hr TSP limit level exceedances were
recorded at CMA5b – Pedestrian Plaza on 24 November 2017.
5.2.8 No
construction works was undertaken around the monitoring location on the
monitoring date under Contractor of HK/2009/01 on 24 November 2017 and no
particular observation regarding air quality impact was observed during
sampling. Nevertheless, non WDII-CWB Project construction activities was
observed opposite to the monitoring station on the monitoring date. Meanwhile,
according to the EPD monitoring record, highest pollutant concentration was
recorded during the monitoring date at Causeway Bay monitoring station across a
seven day periods. In view of the above, the exceedance was considered to be
non-project related and generally contributed by ambient air quality condition.
Contract
nos. HK/2009/02 - Wan Chai Development Phase II - Central - Wan Chai Bypass at
Wan Chai East (CWB Tunnel)
5.2.9
No action or limit level exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.
Contract no. HY/2009/15 - Central-Wanchai Bypass –
Tunnel (Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter Section) FEP-06/364/2009/A
5.2.10
No action or limit level exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.
Contract
no. HY/2009/19 - Central - Wanchai Bypass Tunnel (North Point Section) and
Island Eastern Corridor Link under FEP-07/364/2009/D
Reporting
period of September 2017
5.2.11
No exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.
Reporting period of October 2017
5.2.12
One 1hr TSP limit level exceedance was recorded at CMA1b – Harbour Grand
Hotel Boundary Wall on 26 October 2017.
5.2.13
Despite excavation, breaking works and pile head trimming works were
undertaken around the monitoring location on the monitoring date at the under
Contractor of HY/2009/19 on 26 October 2017, dust mitigation measure including
water spraying for breaking works and haul road were generally implemented by
the Contractor. Meanwhile, it was observed that vehicle exhaust from
non-construction works was observed as the major factor affecting the
monitoring station during monitoring period. In view of the above, the
exceedance was considered as non-Project related.
Reporting period of November 2017
5.2.14
No exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.
Contract no. HK/2012/08 Wan Chai Development Phase II - Central-Wan Chai
Bypass at Wan Chai West under FEP-09/364/2009/B and FEP-12/364/2009/D
Reporting period of September 2017
5.2.15
No exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.
Reporting period of October 2017
5.2.16
One 1hr TSP limit level exceedance was recorded at CMA5b – Pedestrian
Plaza on 26 October 2017.
5.2.17
Road and drains works was undertaken under Contract HK/2012/08 around
the monitoring location on 26 October 2017 and no particular observation
regarding air quality impact was observed during sampling. Nevertheless, non WDII-CWB Project construction activities was observed
opposite to the monitoring station on the monitoring date and dust mitigation
including water spraying for haul road was generally implemented. Meanwhile, it
was noted that the EPD AQHI for Causeway Bay District was recorded as Level 7
during the monitoring period, indicating a high level of air pollution in the
area affecting the ambient condition. In view of the above, the exceedance was
considered to be non-project related and potentially contributed by ambient air
quality condition.
Reporting period of November 2017
5.2.18
One 1hr TSP limit level exceedance was recorded at CMA5b – Pedestrian
Plaza on 01 November 2017.
5.2.19
Road and drains works was undertaken under Contract HK/2012/08 around
the monitoring location on the monitoring date and no particular observation
regarding air quality impact was observed during sampling. Mitigation measure
including water spraying for haul road was generally implemented. Nevertheless,
non WDII-CWB Project construction activities was observed opposite to the
monitoring station on the monitoring date. Meanwhile, it was reported that the
ambient air quality was adversely affected by accumulation of air pollutant
influenced by the meteorological condition on the monitoring date. In view of
the above, the exceedance was considered to be non-project related and
potentially contributed by ambient air quality condition.
5.2.20
Two 1hr TSP action level exceedances and one 1hr TSP limit level
exceedances were recorded at CMA5b – Pedestrian Plaza on 24 November 2017.
5.2.21
Road and drain construction works was undertaken under Contract
HK/2012/08 around the monitoring location on the monitoring date and no
particular observation regarding air quality impact was observed during
sampling. Mitigation measure including water spraying for haul road was
generally implemented. Nevertheless, non WDII-CWB Project construction
activities was observed opposite to the monitoring station on the monitoring
date. Meanwhile, according to the EPD monitoring record, highest pollutant
concentration was recorded during the monitoring date at Causeway Bay
monitoring station across a seven days period. In view of the above, the
exceedance was considered to be non-project related and potentially contributed
by ambient air quality condition.
Contract no. HY/2010/08 – Central-Wanchai Bypass –
Tunnel (Slip Raod 8 Section) under FEP-10/364/2009/B
5.2.22
No exceedance was recorded in the reporting period
Contract no. HY/2011/08 Central –Central - Wan Chai Bypass
(CWB) –Tunnel Buildings, Systems and Fittings, and Works Associated with Tunnel
Commissioning under FEP-11/364/2009B
Reporting period
of September 2017
5.2.23
No exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.
Reporting period
of October 2017
5.2.24
One 1hr TSP limit level exceedance was recorded at CMA1b – Harbour Grand
Hotel Boundary Wall on 26 October 2017.
5.2.25
Despite waterproofing works were undertaken around the monitoring
location on 26 October 2017 at the under Contractor of HY/2011/08, no
particular observation regarding air quality impact was observed during
sampling. Meanwhile, it was observed that vehicle exhaust from non-construction
works was observed as the major factor affecting the monitoring station during
monitoring period. In view of the above, the exceedance was considered as
non-Project related.
5.2.26
One 1hr TSP limit level exceedance was recorded at CMA5b – Pedestrian
Plaza on 26 October 2017.
5.2.27
Plastering works within basement and MVB structure and door installation
were undertaken around the monitoring location under Contract HY/2011/08 on the
monitoring date and no particular observation regarding air quality impact was
observed during sampling. Nevertheless, non WDII-CWB Project construction
activities was observed opposite to the monitoring station on the monitoring
date. Meanwhile, it was noted that the EPD AQHI for Causeway Bay District was
recorded as Level 7 during the monitoring period, indicating a high level of
air pollution in the area affecting the ambient condition. In view of the
above, the exceedance was considered to be non-project related and potentially
contributed by ambient air quality condition. Nevertheless, the Contractor of
HY/2011/08 was reminded to provide regularly dust suppression measures if any
potential dust generating operation around the concerned location would be
required to avoid any potential cumulative air quality impact.
Reporting period
of November 2017
5.2.28
One 1hr TSP limit level exceedance was recorded at CMA5b – Pedestrian
Plaza on 01 November 2017.
5.2.29
Formwork erection, lifting, and scaffolding at MVB were undertaken
around the monitoring location under Contract HY/2011/08 on the monitoring date
and no particular observation regarding air quality impact was observed during
sampling and mitigation measure including dampening of roof top and haul road
were generally implemented. Nevertheless, non WDII-CWB Project construction activities was observed
opposite to the monitoring station on the monitoring date. Meanwhile, it was
reported that the ambient air quality was adversely affected by accumulation of
air pollutant influenced by the meteorological condition on the monitoring
date. In view of the above, the exceedance was considered to be non-project related
and potentially contributed by ambient air quality condition.
5.2.30
Two 1hr TSP action level exceedances and one 1hr TSP limit level
exceedances were recorded at CMA5b – Pedestrian Plaza on 24 November 2017.
5.2.31
Only waterproofing works and screeding works at MVB were undertaken
around the monitoring location under Contract HY/2011/08 on 24 November 2017
and no particular observation regarding air quality impact was observed during
sampling and mitigation measure including dampening of roof top and haul road were
generally implemented. Nevertheless, non WDII-CWB Project construction
activities was observed opposite to the monitoring station on the monitoring
date. Meanwhile, according to the EPD monitoring record, highest pollutant
concentration was recorded during the monitoring date at Causeway Bay
monitoring station across a seven days period. In view of the above, the
exceedance was considered to be non-project related and potentially contributed
by ambient air quality condition.
Contract
no. HY/2009/19 - Central - Wanchai Bypass Tunnel (North Point Section) and
Island Eastern Corridor Link under FEP-07/364/2009/D
Reporting period
of September 2017
5.3.1
No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN1-FEHD Hong Kong Transport
Section Whitfield Depot was recorded in the reporting period.
5.3.2
Limit level exceedances were recorded at RTN2a- Hong Kong Electric
Centre was recorded during daytime on 01 and 08 September 2017 in the reporting
period. After checking with Contractor of HY/2009/19, pile head trimming works
and starter bar installation were conducted behind Administration Building
Structure on 01 September 2018 and exaction, railing and rebar fixing works
were conducted on 08 September 2017 and no particular noise impact was
considered. Meanwhile construction works under non-CWB construction site was
observed across September 2017 and potentially contributed to the recorded
noise. In view of the above, the exceedances were considered as non-Project
related.
5.3.3
Limit level exceedances were recorded at RTN3- Yu Lee Mo Fan Memorial
School was recorded during daytime on 28 August 2017 and 23 September 2017 in
the reporting period. After checking with Contractor of HY/2009/19, no
construction works was conducted during the monitoring period while hoisting of
the Amber Rainstorm was observed and the exceedance is considered to be
contributed by adverse weather condition. Hence, the exceedance was considered
as non-Project related.
5.3.4
No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN4- Causeway Bay Community
Centre was recorded in the reporting period.
Reporting period of October
2017
5.3.5
Limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN1-FEHD Hong Kong Transport
Section Whitfield Depot on 04 October 2017 was recorded in the reporting
period. After checking with Contractor of HY/2009/19, no construction works was
conducted during the monitoring period on 04 October 2017 while adverse weather
condition with thundering was recorded. As such, the exceedance was considered
as non-Project related.
5.3.6
Limit level exceedances were recorded at RTN2a- Hong Kong Electric
Centre was recorded during daytime 04 October 2017 in the reporting period.
After checking with Contractor of HY/2009/19, no construction works was
conducted during the monitoring period on 04 October 2017 while adverse weather
condition with thundering was recorded. As such, the exceedance was considered
as non-Project related.
5.3.7
Limit level exceedances were recorded at RTN3- Yu Lee Mo Fan Memorial
School was recorded during daytime 04 October 2017 in the reporting period.
After checking with Contractor of HY/2009/19, no construction works was
conducted during the monitoring period on 04 October 2017 while adverse weather
condition with thundering was recorded. As such, the exceedance was considered
as non-Project related.
5.3.8
No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN4- Causeway Bay Community
Centre was recorded in the reporting period.
Reporting
period of November 2017
5.3.9
Limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN1-FEHD Hong Kong Transport
Section Whitfield Depot on 17, 18 and 20 November 2017 was recorded in the
reporting period. After checking with Contractor of HY/2009/19, concrete
breaking works for FEHD Depot structure were conducted during the monitoring
period on 17 November 2017 while no noise mitigation measures were provided. Upon
identification of the noise concern, the Contractor was immediately notified of
the observation and remedial actions including provision of temporary noise
barrier was implemented by the Contractor on 18 November 2017.
Further exceedances were recorded on 18 an 20 November 2017 and it was
further evaluated that as the concerned breaking works is located in close
proximity to the monitoring location for the affected sensitive receiver the
temporary noise barrier deployed was inadequate in mitigating the noise impact.
Therefore the concerned breaking works was suspended on 20 November 2017 and
the Contractor has undertaken further remedial action to review the
construction operation and alternative demolition method with wire cut for the
concrete structure was adopted to reduce the noise impact. After adaptation of
the alternative demolition method, no further exceedance was recorded.
5.3.10
No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN2a- Hong Kong Electric
Centre was recorded in the reporting period.
5.3.11
No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN3- Yu Lee Mo Fan Memorial
School was recorded in the reporting period.
5.3.12
No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN4- Causeway Bay Community
Centre was recorded in the reporting period.
Contract no. HY/2011/08 Central –Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) –Tunnel
Buildings, Systems and Fittings, and Works Associated with Tunnel Commissioning
under FEP-11/364/2009B
Reporting period of September 2017
5.3.13
No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN1-FEHD Hong Kong Transport
Section Whitfield Depot was recorded in the reporting period.
5.3.14
Limit level exceedances were recorded at RTN2a- Hong Kong Electric
Centre was recorded during daytime on 01 September 2017 in the reporting period.
After checking with Contractor of HY/2011/08, despite rebar fixing, formwork
erection and excavation were conducted at Administration works area, no
particular noise impact was considered and no construction works was conducted
on 08 September 2017. Meanwhile, construction works under non-CWB construction
site was observed across August 2017 and potentially contributed to the
recorded noise In view of the above, the exceedances were considered as
non-Project related.
5.3.15
No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN4- Causeway Bay Community
Centre were recorded in the reporting period.
Reporting
period of October 2017
5.3.16
Limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN1-FEHD Hong Kong Transport
Section Whitfield Depot on 04 October 2017 was recorded in the reporting
period. After checking with Contractor on HY/2011/08, no construction works was
conducted during the monitoring period on 04 October 2017 while adverse weather
condition with thundering was recorded. As such, the exceedance was considered
as non-Project related.
5.3.17
Limit level exceedances were recorded at RTN2a- Hong Kong Electric
Centre was recorded during daytime 04 October 2017 in the reporting period.
After checking with Contractor of HY/2011/08, no construction works was
conducted during the monitoring period on 04 October 2017 while adverse weather
condition with thundering was recorded. As such, the exceedance was considered
as non-Project related.
5.3.18
No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN4- Causeway Bay Community
Centre were recorded in the reporting period.
Reporting period of November 2017
5.3.19
Limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN1-FEHD Hong Kong Transport
Section Whitfield Depot on 17, 18 and 20 November 2017 was recorded in the
reporting period. After checking with Contractor of HY/2011/08, no construction
works was undertaken by Contract HY/2011/08 while cable laying works was
conducted by Hong Kong Electric Centre and no major noise concern was
considered. Therefore, the exceedances were considered not related to Project
works under HY/2011/08.
5.3.20
No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN2a- Hong Kong Electric
Centre was recorded during in the reporting period.
5.3.21
No limit level exceedance was recorded at RTN4- Causeway Bay Community
Centre were recorded in the reporting period.
5.4.1
There was no non-compliance from the site
audits in the reporting period. During environmental site inspections conducted
during the reporting period, minor deficiencies were noted. However, the Contractor rectified all
deficiencies after receipt of notification.
5.5.1
Limit level exceedance was recorded at
RTN1-FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitfield Depot on 17, 18 and 20 November
2017 was recorded in the reporting period. After checking with Contractor of
HY/2009/19, concrete breaking works for FEHD Depot structure were conducted during
the monitoring period on 17, 18 and 20 November 2017 without effective noise
mitigation measure.. As such, the exceedances recorded were considered as
related to the Project works under Contact HY/2009/19.
5.6.1
Upon identification of the noise concern, the
Contractor was immediately notified of the observation and remedial actions
including provision of temporary noise barrier was implemented by the
Contractor on 18 November 2017. Nevertheless, further exceedances were recorded
on 18 an 20 November 2017 and it was further evaluated that as the concerned
breaking works is located in close proximity to the monitoring location for the
affected sensitive receiver. Therefore the concerned breaking works was
suspended on 20 November 2017 and the Contractor has undertaken further
remedial action to review the construction operation and alternative demolition
method with wire cut for the concrete structure was adopted to reduce the noise
impact. After adaptation of the alternative demolition method, no further
exceedance was recorded.
6.0.1
Four environmental complaints were received in the reporting period.
6.0.2
The first EPD complaint regarding the inspection report issued by the
EPD on 24 August 2017 on improper dust suppression measure during excavation
was referred to the ET on 06 September 2017. As clarified with the EPD, the
concerned location of the observation refers to Portion 5 (West of Wanchai
Ferry Pier).
ET confirmed with the Resident Site
Staff that backfilling and compaction works were conducted under Contract
HK/2009/02 for CWB Tunnel at the concerned location at Portion 5 (West of
Wanchai Ferry Pier). According to RSS information, dust suppression measures
including water spraying for stockpile stored on site was generally implemented
by the Contractor of HK/2009/02 while it was observed and considered that the
extent of water spraying was insufficient on 24 August 2017 at the aforesaid
location.
Follow up inspection was conducted by
the Environmental Team on 08 September 2017. Concerned stockpile of dusty
materials at the concerned location at Portion 5 was observed removed from site
and mitigation measure including compaction and water spraying for exposed soil
surface at Portion 5 were implemented and no particular dust impact was
observed at the concerned location at Portion 5. Subsequent follow up
inspection was conducted by the Environmental Team on 11 September 2017.
Exposed surface at construction site area Portion 5 was observed compacted and
partially maintained in dampened condition. Despite no particular dust impact
was observed, the Contractor of HK/2009/02 was further advised to review the
site condition and adequately implement the following construction dust
mitigation measures, as appropriate, to avoid potential dust impact to the
surroundings:-
iv)
Exposed earth shall be properly treated by compaction, turfing, hydro
seeding, vegetation planting or sealing with latex, vinyl, bitumen, shotcrete
or other suitable surface stabilizer within 6 months after the last
construction activity on the construction site or part of the construction site
where the exposed earth lies to avoid potential dust impact;
v)
Stockpile of dusty materials, if any, shall be either covered entirely
by impervious sheeting; or placed in an area sheltered on the top and the 3
sides; or sprayed with water or a dust suppression chemical so as to maintain
the entire surface wet and;
vi)
Construction site surface with dusty materials should be sprayed with
water to maintain entire surface wet to avoid potential dust impact to the
surroundings.
6.0.3
Second ICC complaint referred by RSS was received by ET on 19 September
2017 (CASE#2-4242073505). The complainant reported that on recent Sundays
during midnight hours, noise were emanated from road construction works and
excavators for consecutive hours without any noise mitigation measures.
ET confirmed with the Resident Site
Staff that Reinstatement of movement joint at Island East Corridor Westbound
Carriageway was conducted under Contract HY/2010/08 between 0000hrs to 0700hrs
on 10 September 2017(Sunday) and 17 September 2017(Sunday). Powered Mechanical
Equipment (PME) including 2 nos. of electric breakers, 2 nos. of portable
generator, 1 no. of saw cut machine, 2 nos. of grab lorry, 1 no. of mini
concrete mixer, 1 no. of welding set and 1 no. of poker vibrator were deployed
in separate groups between 0000hrs to 0700hrs on 10 September 2017 and 17
September 2017. Amongst the above, 2 nos. of electric breakers and 1 no. of saw
cut machine were operated only between 0000hrs to 0200hrs and 1 no. of poker
vibrator was only operated beyond 0600hrs.
Noise Mitigation measure including
acoustic enclosure were provided locally for the use of electric breaker,
portable generator and saw cut machine between 0000hrs to 0700hrs on 10
September 2017 and 17 September 2017.
6.0.4
ET confirmed with the Resident Site Staff that reinstatement of movement
joint at Island East Corridor Westbound Carriageway was conducted under
Contract HY/2010/08 between 0000hrs to 0700hrs on 10 September 2017(Sunday) and
17 September 2017(Sunday). Powered mechanical equipment (PME) including 2 nos.
of electric breakers, 2 nos. of portable generator, 1 no. of saw cut machine, 2
nos. of grab lorry, 1 no. of mini concrete mixer, 1 no. of welding set and 1
no. of poker vibrator were deployed in separate PME groups between 0000hrs to
0700hrs on 10 September 2017 and 17 September 2017. Amongst the above, 2 nos.
of electric breakers and 1 no. of saw cut machine were operated only between
0000hrs to 0200hrs and 1 no. of poker vibrator was only operated beyond 0600hrs
on 10 and 17 September 2017. Noise Mitigation measure including acoustic
enclosure were provided locally for the use of electric breaker, portable
generator and saw cut machine between 0000hrs to 0700hrs on 10 September 2017
and 17 September 2017.
Based on the site information, the
aforesaid PMEs were deployed under the Construction Noise Permit GW-RS0697-17
while it was found the PMEs were deployed beyond the specified area under the
Construction Noise Permit GW-RS0697-17. It was further found that operation of
grab lorry for the removal of concrete debris was conducted beyond the
specified period allowed under condition 4.d.2 of Construction Noise Permit
GW-RS0697-17. Additionally, based on the site layout and the operation location
of 2 nos. of electric breakers, it is considered that the operation of the two
electric hand held breakers could not fulfil the condition 3.d.7. under
Construction Noise Permit GW-RS0697-17.
In view of the above findings, the
Contractor of HY/2010/08 was requested to immediately implement the following
rectification measures to ensure the strict compliance with the Noise Control
Ordinance including i) Critically review the Construction Noise Permit(s) in
force and renew the Construction Noise Permit(s), if necessary, for the
tentative construction operations to ensure the strict compliance with the
Construction Noise Permit under Noise Control Ordinance, ii) Review the site
control system for construction works carried out during restricted hours to
ensure the PMEs deployed are in compliance with relevant Construction Noise
Permit and iii) Fully review the construction method, sequence and schedule to
ensure the construction operations and associated PMEs are operated within the
specified allowable period in accordance with the relevant Construction Noise
Permit.
6.0.5
Third ICC complaint was referred by RSS to the ET on 13 November 2017
(CASE Ref: #2-4320996036). The complainant reported that noise was emanated
from construction works conducted opposite to City Garden Block 9 during
morning hours from 0300hrs to 0500hrs and metal hammering noise was still
emanated at night time causing nuisance to nearby residence.
ET confirmed with the Resident Site
Staff that night work including nut fixing works for post supporting bracket of
noise enclosure was conducted under Contract HY/2009/19 at IECL westbound
bridge Pier 40 around the concerned location from 0300hrs to 0500 hrs on 07
November 2017. Crane lorry for panel removal and hand tools for fixing of nuts
were deployed with relevant Construction Noise Permit GW-RS0837-17. No
construction works was conducted under Contract HY/2009/19 from 1900hrs to
2300hrs on 07 November 2017. Night work including nut fixing works for post
supporting bracket of noise enclosure was conducted under Contract HY/2009/19
at IECL westbound bridge Pier 38 around the concerned location from 0300hrs to
0500hrs on 08 November 2017. Crane lorry for panel removal and hand tools for
fixing of nuts were deployed with relevant Construction Noise Permit
GW-RS0837-17.
Night work including nut fixing works
for post supporting bracket of noise enclosure was conducted under Contract
HY/2009/19 at IECL westbound bridge Pier 40 around the concerned location from
0300hrs to 0500 hrs on 07 November 2017. Crane lorry for panel removal and hand
tools for fixing of nuts were deployed. Night work including nut fixing works
for post supporting bracket of noise enclosure was conducted under Contract
HY/2009/19 at IECL westbound bridge Pier 38 around the concerned location from
0300hrs to 0500hrs on 08 November 2017 and crane lorry for panel removal and
hand tools for fixing of nuts were deployed. Relevant Construction Noise Permit
GW-RS0837-17 was in placed for the above construction activities conducted
under Contract HY/2009/19 outside the Designated Area zone under Noise Control
Ordinance. No construction works was conducted under Contract HY/2009/19 from
1900hrs to 2300hrs on 07 November 2017. In view of the public concern, the
Contractor of HY/2009/19 is recommended to adopt soft face hammer to minimize
potential noise emanation during works and ii) minimize potential bumping sound
with the ground by good practice of material handling to reduce the potential
nuisance caused to the surrounding residents. The Contractor of HY/2009/19 was
further reminded to observe and strictly follow condition 3.d.7 under relevant
Construction Noise Permit GW-RS0837-17.
6.0.6
Forth EPD complaint (Case ref: H08/RS/00037826-17) was referred to the
ET on 24 November 2017. The complainant reported that noise was emanated from construction
works conducted at around 2200hrs at North Point New Reclamation Area, Oil
Street, North Point.
ET confirmed with the Resident Site
Staff that welding works to the steel strut at Approach Ramp Phase 2 Portion X)
were conducted under Contract HY/2009/19 on 20 November 2017 and total 3 nos.
of welding machines were operated until 2130hrs. No works was conducted between
2130hrs to 2230hrs on 20 November 2017. No construction works was conducted
under HY/2011/08 on 20 November 2017 between 2130hrs to 2230hrs. Welding works
to the steel strut at Approach Ramp Phase 2 (Portion X) were conducted under
Contract HY/2009/19 on 20 November 2017 and total 3 nos. of welding machines
were operated until 2130hrs. No works was conducted between 2130hrs to 2230hrs
on 20 November 2017. Meanwhile, no construction works was conducted under
HY/2011/08 on 20 November 2017 between 2130hrs to 2230hrs.
Nevertheless, the Contractor of
HY/2011/08 and the Contractor of HY/2009/19 were reminded to maintain proper
site control and all construction activities to be conducted during restricted
hours shall follow relevant Construction Noise Permit.
6.0.7
The details of cumulative complaint log
and summary of complaints are presented in Appendix 6.1.
6.0.8
Four Summons to Defendant (Case No. ESS43568/2017, Case No. ESS43572/2017,
Case No. 43570/2017 and Case No. 43574/2017) were issued to the Contractor(s)
under Contract HK/2009/02 on 10 November 2017 regarding the cases against
Section 6(1)(b) and 6(5), Noise Control Ordinance Cap 400.
6.0.9
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 period |
84 |
August 2017 to November 2017 |
4 |
Project-to-Date |
88 |
Table 6.2 Cumulative Statistics on Successful
Prosecutions
Environmental Parameters |
Cumulative No. Brought Forward |
No. of Successful Prosecutions this period
(Offence Date) |
Cumulative No. Project-to-Date |
Air |
1 |
0 |
1 |
Noise |
1 |
0 |
1 |
Waste |
- |
0 |
0 |
Total |
2 |
0 |
2 |
7.0.2.
According to the Final EM&A Report of
Central Reclamation Phase III (CRIII) for Contract HK 12/02, the major
construction activities were completed by end of January 2014 and no
construction activities were undertaken thereafter and the water quality
monitoring was completed in October 2011.
As such, it is considered that there were no cumulative construction
impact due to the concurrent activities of the current projects with the
Central Reclamation Phase III (CRIII) undertaken by contractor HK12/02 in the
reporting period.
7.0.3.
According to the construction programme of
Central-Wanchai Bypass at Wanchai West at the Central Reclamation Phase III
area include road and drain works, backfilling works and reinstatement of
culvert and cooling mains and reinstatement of planter at P1 road and trimming
of rock level were performed in November 2017 reporting period. As no project
related exceedance were recorded during the reporting period, cumulative
construction impact due to the concurrent activities of the current projects
with the Central Reclamation Phase III (CRIII) was considered as insignificant.
7.0.4.
According
to the construction programme of Wan Chai Development Phase II, Central-Wan
Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link projects, the major construction
activities under Wan Chai Development Phase II were road and drains
construction, tunnel construction and backfilling works at Wan Chai West and
Wan Chai East. The major construction activities under Central-Wan Chai Bypass
and Island Eastern Corridor Link Projects were drainage works and ventilation
building construction at Central; temporary reclamation removal works at
Causeway Bay, road works and side wall construction at Victoria Park; bridge
construction, piling works, foundation works and building construction at North
Point area in the reporting period. In addition, other non-Wan Chai Development
Phase II, Central-Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link projects was observed undertaken at Wan
Chai North and North Point area.
7.0.5.
No significant air impact from construction
activities was anticipated in the reporting period. Besides, no project related
exceedance was recorded during the air and noise environmental monitoring
events in the reporting period. Thus, it is evaluated that the cumulative
construction impact from the concurrent projects including Central Reclamation
Phase III (CRIII), Wan Chai Development Phase II (WDII), Central-WanChai Bypass
(CWB), Island Eastern Corridor Link projects (IECL) was insignificant.
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. One 1hr TSP limit level exceedance was
recorded at CMA5b – Pedestrian Plaza on 26 October 2017 in the reporting month
and the exceedance was concluded as non-Project related.
8.0.3. One 1hr TSP limit level exceedance 1hr
TSP was recorded at CMA1b – Harbour Grand Hotel Boundary Wall on 26 October
2017 in the reporting month and the exceedance was concluded as non-Project
related.
8.0.4. One 1hr TSP action level exceedance was
recorded at CMA5b – Pedestrian Plaza on 01 November 2017 in the reporting month
and the exceedance was concluded as non-Project related.
8.0.5. Two 1hr TSP action level exceedances and
one 1hr TSP limit level were recorded at CMA5b – Pedestrian Plaza on 24
November 2017 in the reporting month and the exceedance was concluded as
non-Project related.
Noise monitoring
8.0.6. Limit level exceedances were recorded at
M1a – Footbridge for Harbour Road Sports Centre on 03 and 22 November 2017 and
the exceedances were concluded as non-Project related.
Real time noise monitoring
8.0.7. No limit level exceedance was recorded
in September reporting month and no project related exceedance was recorded in
October reporting period at RTN1- FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitfield
Depot during this reporting period. One project related exceedances were
recorded on 17, 18 and 20 November 2017 during the reporting period.
8.0.8. No project related exceedance was
recorded in September, October and November reporting period at RTN2a-Hong Kong
Electric Centre during this reporting period.
8.0.9. No project related exceedance was
recorded in September, October and November reporting period at RTN3-Yu Lee Mo
Fan Memorial School during this reporting period.
8.0.10. No limit level related exceedance was
recorded in September, October and November reporting period at RTN4- Causeway
Bay Community Centre in the reporting period.
Environmental Complaints
ET confirmed with the Resident Site
Staff that backfilling and compaction works were conducted under Contract
HK/2009/02 for CWB Tunnel at the concerned location at Portion 5 (West of
Wanchai Ferry Pier). According to RSS information, dust suppression measures
including water spraying for stockpile stored on site was generally implemented
by the Contractor of HK/2009/02 while it was observed and considered that the
extent of water spraying was insufficient on 24 August 2017 at the aforesaid
location.
Follow up inspection was conducted by
the Environmental Team on 08 September 2017. Concerned stockpile of dusty
materials at the concerned location at Portion 5 was observed removed from site
and mitigation measure including compaction and water spraying for exposed soil
surface at Portion 5 were implemented and no particular dust impact was
observed at the concerned location at Portion 5. Subsequent follow up
inspection was conducted by the Environmental Team on 11 September 2017.
Exposed surface at construction site area Portion 5 was observed compacted and
partially maintained in dampened condition. Despite no particular dust impact
was observed, the Contractor of HK/2009/02 was further advised to review the
site condition and adequately implement the following construction dust
mitigation measures, as appropriate, to avoid potential dust impact to the
surroundings:-
vii)
Exposed earth shall be properly treated by compaction, turfing, hydro
seeding, vegetation planting or sealing with latex, vinyl, bitumen, shotcrete
or other suitable surface stabilizer within 6 months after the last
construction activity on the construction site or part of the construction site
where the exposed earth lies to avoid potential dust impact;
viii)
Stockpile of dusty materials, if any, shall be either covered entirely
by impervious sheeting; or placed in an area sheltered on the top and the 3
sides; or sprayed with water or a dust suppression chemical so as to maintain
the entire surface wet and;
ix)
Construction site surface with dusty materials should be sprayed with
water to maintain entire surface wet to avoid potential dust impact to the
surroundings.
ET confirmed with the Resident Site
Staff that Reinstatement of movement joint at Island East Corridor Westbound
Carriageway was conducted under Contract HY/2010/08 between 0000hrs to 0700hrs
on 10 September 2017(Sunday) and 17 September 2017(Sunday). Powered Mechanical
Equipment (PME) including 2 nos. of electric breakers, 2 nos. of portable
generator, 1 no. of saw cut machine, 2 nos. of grab lorry, 1 no. of mini
concrete mixer, 1 no. of welding set and 1 no. of poker vibrator were deployed
in separate groups between 0000hrs to 0700hrs on 10 September 2017 and 17
September 2017. Amongst the above, 2 nos. of electric breakers and 1 no. of saw
cut machine were operated only between 0000hrs to 0200hrs and 1 no. of poker
vibrator was only operated beyond 0600hrs.
Noise Mitigation measure including
acoustic enclosure were provided locally for the use of electric breaker,
portable generator and saw cut machine between 0000hrs to 0700hrs on 10
September 2017 and 17 September 2017.
Based on the site information, the
aforesaid PMEs were deployed under the Construction Noise Permit GW-RS0697-17
while it was found the PMEs were deployed beyond the specified area under the
Construction Noise Permit GW-RS0697-17. It was further found that operation of
grab lorry for the removal of concrete debris was conducted beyond the
specified period allowed under condition 4.d.2 of Construction Noise Permit
GW-RS0697-17. Additionally, based on the site layout and the operation location
of 2 nos. of electric breakers, it is considered that the operation of the two
electric hand held breakers could not fulfil the condition 3.d.7. under
Construction Noise Permit GW-RS0697-17.
In view of the above findings, the
Contractor of HY/2010/08 was requested to immediately implement the following
rectification measures to ensure the strict compliance with the Noise Control
Ordinance including i) Critically review the Construction Noise Permit(s) in
force and renew the Construction Noise Permit(s), if necessary, for the
tentative construction operations to ensure the strict compliance with the
Construction Noise Permit under Noise Control Ordinance, ii) Review the site
control system for construction works carried out during restricted hours to
ensure the PMEs deployed are in compliance with relevant Construction Noise
Permit and iii) Fully review the construction method, sequence and schedule to
ensure the construction operations and associated PMEs are operated within the
specified allowable period in accordance with the relevant Construction Noise
Permit.
ET confirmed with the Resident Site
Staff that night work including nut fixing works for post supporting bracket of
noise enclosure was conducted under Contract HY/2009/19 at IECL westbound
bridge Pier 40 around the concerned location from 0300hrs to 0500 hrs on 07
November 2017. Crane lorry for panel removal and hand tools for fixing of nuts
were deployed with relevant Construction Noise Permit GW-RS0837-17. No
construction works was conducted under Contract HY/2009/19 from 1900hrs to
2300hrs on 07 November 2017. Night work including nut fixing works for post
supporting bracket of noise enclosure was conducted under Contract HY/2009/19
at IECL westbound bridge Pier 38 around the concerned location from 0300hrs to
0500hrs on 08 November 2017. Crane lorry for panel removal and hand tools for
fixing of nuts were deployed with relevant Construction Noise Permit
GW-RS0837-17.
Night work including nut fixing works
for post supporting bracket of noise enclosure was conducted under Contract
HY/2009/19 at IECL westbound bridge Pier 40 around the concerned location from
0300hrs to 0500 hrs on 07 November 2017. Crane lorry for panel removal and hand
tools for fixing of nuts were deployed. Night work including nut fixing works
for post supporting bracket of noise enclosure was conducted under Contract
HY/2009/19 at IECL westbound bridge Pier 38 around the concerned location from
0300hrs to 0500hrs on 08 November 2017 and crane lorry for panel removal and
hand tools for fixing of nuts were deployed. Relevant Construction Noise Permit
GW-RS0837-17 was in placed for the above construction activities conducted
under Contract HY/2009/19 outside the Designated Area zone under Noise Control
Ordinance. No construction works was conducted under Contract HY/2009/19 from
1900hrs to 2300hrs on 07 November 2017. In view of the public concern, the
Contractor of HY/2009/19 is recommended to adopt soft face hammer to minimize
potential noise emanation during works and ii) minimize potential bumping sound
with the ground by good practice of material handling to reduce the potential
nuisance caused to the surrounding residents. The Contractor of HY/2009/19 was
further reminded to observe and strictly follow condition 3.d.7 under relevant
Construction Noise Permit GW-RS0837-17.
ET confirmed with the Resident Site
Staff that welding works to the steel strut at Approach Ramp Phase 2 Portion X)
were conducted under Contract HY/2009/19 on 20 November 2017 and total 3 nos.
of welding machines were operated until 2130hrs. No works was conducted between
2130hrs to 2230hrs on 20 November 2017. No construction works was conducted
under HY/2011/08 on 20 November 2017 between 2130hrs to 2230hrs. Welding works
to the steel strut at Approach Ramp Phase 2 (Portion X) were conducted under Contract
HY/2009/19 on 20 November 2017 and total 3 nos. of welding machines were
operated until 2130hrs. No works was conducted between 2130hrs to 2230hrs on 20
November 2017. Meanwhile, no construction works was conducted under HY/2011/08
on 20 November 2017 between 2130hrs to 2230hrs.
Nevertheless, the Contractor of
HY/2011/08 and the Contractor of HY/2009/19 were reminded to maintain proper
site control and all construction activities to be conducted during restricted
hours shall follow relevant Construction Noise Permit.
8.0.11. The construction programmes of individual contracts are provided in Appendix 8.1.