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Contract Specific EM&A Manual |
July 2015 |
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Contents |
Chapter Title Page
Figures
Figure 1.2:_ Layout Plan of the Main Works Site Figure 1.3:_ Layout Plan of Works Area WA3 Figure 5.1:_ Location of Air Monitoring
Stations Figure 6.1:_ Location of Noise Monitoring
Stations |
Hong
Kong Link Road
Hong
Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities
ˇ Guide the setup of an EM&A programme to ensure compliance with the EIA recommendations;
ˇ Specify the requirements for monitoring equipment;
ˇ Propose environmental monitoring points, monitoring frequency etc.;
ˇ Propose Action/Limit Level;
ˇ Propose Event/Action Plan; and
ˇ Assess the effectiveness of the recommended
mitigation measures.
ˇ Responsibilities of the Contractor, the
Engineer or Engineer's Representative (ER), Environmental Team (ET), and the
Independent Environmental Checker (IEC) under the context of EM&A;
ˇ Role of the Environmental Protection Office
(ENPO);
ˇ Project organisation for the EM&A works;
ˇ Programming of construction activities for
the Contract;
ˇ The basis for, and description of the broad
approach underlying the EM&A programme;
ˇ Details of the methodologies to be adopted,
including all laboratories and analytical procedures, and details on quality
assurance and quality control programme;
ˇ The rationale on which the environmental
monitoring data will be evaluated and interpreted;
ˇ Definition of Action and Limit levels;
ˇ Establishment of Event and Action plans;
ˇ Requirements for reviewing pollution sources
and working procedures required in the event of non-compliance with the
environmental criteria and complaints;
ˇ Requirements for presentation of
environmental monitoring and audit data and appropriate reporting procedures;
and
ˇ Requirements for reviewing the EIA
predictions and the effectiveness of mitigations measures, environmental
management system and the EM&A programme.
Hong Kong Link Road
Hong Kong Boundary Crossing Facilities
ˇ Construction of vehicular bridge and
at-grade roads at the southern portion of Hong Kong Boundary Crossing
Facilities;
ˇ Construction of associated street lighting,
street furniture, road marking, road signage, box culverts and outfalls,
drainage, sewerage, fresh water and flushing water supply, irrigation, landscape,
electrical and mechanical (E&M), utilities and services works;
ˇ Provisioning of civil engineering works and
power supply for Traffic Control and Surveillance System (TCSS); and
ˇ Other works which are shown on the Drawings
or specified in the Specification or which may be ordered in accordance with
the Contract.
ˇ Employ an Environmental Team (ET) to
undertake monitoring, laboratory analysis and reporting of environmental monitoring
and audit;
ˇ Provide assistance to ET, IEC and ENPO in
carrying out monitoring and auditing;
ˇ Provide site and works information upon the
request of ET, IEC or ENPO within two working days of such request;
ˇ Participate in site inspections undertaken
by the ET, as required, and undertake any corrections as instructed by the
Engineer;
ˇ Submit proposals on mitigation measures in
case of exceedances of Action and Limit levels in accordance with the Event and
Action Plans;
ˇ Implement measures to reduce impact where
Action and Limit levels are exceeded;
ˇ Adhere to the procedures for environmental
complaint investigation as set out in Section 13 of this EM&A Manual; and
ˇ Adhere to the agreed procedures for carrying
out complaint investigation.
ˇ Set up all the required environmental
monitoring stations;
ˇ Monitor various environmental parameters as
required in the EM&A Manual;
ˇ Analyse the environmental monitoring and
audit data and review the success of EM&A programme to cost-effectively confirm
the adequacy of mitigation measures implemented and the validity of EIA
predictions and to identify any adverse environmental impacts arising;
ˇ To conduct environmental investigation and
submit the ET Leader certified investigation report to the Contractor, IEC,
ENPO and ER upon receive of environmental enquiry and/or complaint;
ˇ Carry out site inspection to investigate and
audit the Contractors' site practice, equipment and work methodologies with
respect to pollution control and environmental mitigation, and take proactive
actions to pre-empt problems;
ˇ Audit and prepare audit reports on the
environmental monitoring data and site environmental conditions;
ˇ Report on the environmental monitoring and
audit results to the IEC, ENPO, Contractor, the ER and EPD or its
delegated representative;
ˇ Recommend suitable mitigation measures to
the Contractor in the case of exceedance of Action and Limit levels in
accordance with the Event and Action Plans;
ˇ Undertake regular on-site audits/inspections
and report to the Contractor, IEC, ENPO and the ER of any potential
non-compliance; and
ˇ Follow up and close out non-compliance
actions.
ˇ Supervise the Contractor's activities and
ensure that the requirements in the EM&A Manual are fully complied with;
ˇ Inform the Contractor when action is
required to reduce impacts in accordance with the Event and Action Plans;
ˇ Assist the IEC and ENPO to audit the results of the EM&A works
carried out by the ET; and
ˇ Comply with the agreed Event and Action Plan
in the event of any exceedance.
ˇ Review the EM&A works performed by the
ET (at not less than monthly intervals);
ˇ Audit the monitoring activities and results
(at not less than monthly intervals);
ˇ Report the audit results to the ER and EPD
in parallel;
ˇ Review the EM&A reports (monthly and
quarterly summary reports) submitted by the ET;
ˇ Review the proposal on mitigation measures
submitted by the Contractor in accordance with the Event and Action Plans;
ˇ Check the mitigation measures that have been
recommended in the EIA and this Manual, and ensure they are properly
implemented in a timely manner, when necessary; and
ˇ Report the findings of site inspections and
other environmental performance reviews to ER and EPD.
Notwithstanding the above, given that the TMCLKL,
HKBCF and HKLR will be constructed concurrently, an Environmental Protection
Office (ENPO) or equivalent to oversee the cumulative construction projects in
North Lantau area will be established by the Project Proponent. The
responsibility of the ENPO would be similar to that of the IEC but should also
include:
ˇ Coordinate the monitoring and auditing works
for all the on-going projects in the area in order to identify possible
sources/causes of exceedances and recommend suitable remedial actions where
appropriate;
ˇ Review cumulative impacts including possible
sources/causes of exceedance and recommending suitable remedial actions;
ˇ Liaise with the mainland project teams for
HZMB Zhuhai Section to identify and assess any cross-boundary cumulative
impacts in order to establish suitable remedial actions where necessary; and
ˇ Coordinate the assessment and response to
complaints/enquires from locals, green groups, district councils or the public
at large.
The
exact responsibilities and organization of the ENPO have been defined by the
Project Proponent in accordance with the relevant Environmental Permits.
a.
0.6-
1.7 m3 per minute adjustable flow range;
b.
Equipped
with a timing I control device with +/- 5 minutes accuracy for 24 hours
operation;
c.
Installed
with elapsed-time meter with +/- 2 minutes accuracy for 24 hours operation; ·
d.
Capable
of providing a minimum exposed area of 406 cm2;
e.
Flow
control accuracy: +/- 2.5% deviation over 24-hour sampling period;
f.
Equipped
with a shelter to protect the filter and sampler;
g.
Incorporated
with an electronic mass flow rate controller or other equivalent devices;
h.
Equipped
with a flow recorder for continuous monitoring;
i.
Provided
with a peaked roof inlet;
j.
Incorporated
with a manometer;
k.
Capable
to hold and seal the filter paper to the sampler housing at horizontal
position;
l.
Easily
changeable filter; and
m.
Capable
of operating continuously for 24-hour periods.
ˇ Wind sensors should be installed 10m above
ground so that they are clear of obstructions or turbulence caused by
buildings.
ˇ Wind data should be captured by a data
logger. The data shall be downloaded for analysis at least once a month.
ˇ Wind data monitoring equipment should be
re-calibrated at least once every six months.
ˇ Wind direction should be divided into 16
sectors of 22.5 degrees each.
Table 5.1: Air Quality Monitoring Locations
AMS ID |
Location Description |
AMS6 |
Dragonair / CNAC (Group) Building |
AMS7A |
Chu Kong Air-Sea Union
Transportation Company Limited |
Note: 1.
The monitoring results for AMS6 and AMS7A
will be reported in the monthly EM&A Reports prepared for Contract Nos.
HY/2010/02 and HY/2011/03 respectively. 2. The ET of this Contract should conduct impact air quality monitoring at the AMS listed in the table as part of EM&A programme according to the latest notification from ENPO when the monitoring station(s) is/are no longer covered by another ET of the HZMB project. The ET of the Contract shall communicate and share the monitoring data to the ET(s) of other works contracts if the air quality monitoring station(s) is/are as part of EM&A programme. |
ˇ Be at the site boundary or such locations
close to the major dust emission source;
ˇ Be close to the sensitive receptors; and
ˇ Take into account the prevailing
meteorological conditions.
ˇ A horizontal platform with appropriate
support to secure the samplers against gusty wind should be provided;
ˇ No two samplers should be placed less than 2
meters apart;
ˇ The distance between the sampler and an
obstacle, such as buildings, must be at least twice the height that the
obstacle protrudes above the sampler;
ˇ A minimum of 2 meters separation from walls,
parapets and penthouses is required for rooftop samplers;
ˇ A minimum of 2 meters separation from any
supporting structure, measured horizontally is required;
ˇ No furnace or incinerator flue is nearby;
ˇ Airflow around the sampler is unrestricted;
ˇ The sampler is more than 20 meters from the
dripline;
ˇ Any wire fence and gate, to protect the
sampler, should not cause any obstruction during monitoring;
ˇ Permission must be obtained to set up the
samplers and to obtain access to the monitoring stations; and
ˇ A secured supply of electricity is needed to
operate the samplers.
Table 5.2: Action / Limit Levels for Air Quality
|
Action Level |
Limit Level |
24-hour TSP Level in µg/m3 |
For baseline level ≤ 200µg/m3, Action level = (baseline level x 1.3 + Limit Level)/2; For baseline level > 200µg/m3, Action level = Limit level For Monitoring station
AMS6 Action Level = (66.4*1.3+260)/2 = 173 µg/m3 For Monitoring station AMS7A Action Level = (82.3*1.3+260)/2 = 183 µg/m3 |
260 µg/m3 |
1-hour TSP Level in µg/m3 |
For baseline level ≤ 384µg/m3, Action level = (baseline level x 1.3 + Limit level)/2; For baseline level > 384 µg/m3, Action level = Limit level For Monitoring station
AMS6 Action Level = (169.2*1.3+500)/2 = 360 µg/m3 For Monitoring station AMS7A Action Level = (184.2*1.3+500)/2 = 370 µg/m3 |
500 µg/m3 |
Table 5.3: Event/Action Plan for Air Quality
Event |
Action |
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ET |
IEC |
ER |
Contractor |
|
Action Level |
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Exceedance for one sample |
1. Identify source, investigate the causes of exceedance and propose remedial measures; 2. Inform IEC and ER; 3. Repeat measurement to confirm finding; 4. Increase monitoring frequency to daily. |
1. Check monitoring data submitted by ET; 2. Check Contractor’s working method. |
1. Notify Contractor. |
1. Rectify any unacceptable practice; 2. Amend working methods if appropriate. |
Exceedance for two or more consecutive samples |
1. Identify source; 2. Inform IEC and ER; 3. Advise the ER on the effectiveness of the proposed remedial measures; 4. Repeat measurements to confirm findings; 5. Increase monitoring frequency to daily; 6. Discuss with IEC and Contractor on remedial actions required; 7. If exceedance continues, arrange meeting with IEC and ER; 8. If exceedance stops, cease additional monitoring. |
1. Check monitoring data submitted by ET; 2. Check Contractor’s working method; 3. Discuss with ET and Contractor on possible remedial measures; 4. Advise the ET on the effectiveness of the proposed remedial measures; 5. Supervise implementation of remedial measures. |
1. Confirm receipt of notification of failure in writing; 2. Notify Contractor; 3. Ensure remedial measures properly implemented. |
1. Submit proposals for remedial to ER within 3 working days of notification; 2. Implement the agreed proposals; 3. Amend proposal if appropriate |
Limit Level |
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Exceedance for one sample |
1. Identify source, investigate the causes of exceedance and propose remedial measures; 2. Inform ER, Contractor and EPD; 3. Repeat measurement to confirm finding; 4. Increase monitoring frequency to daily; 5. Assess effectiveness of Contractor’s remedial actions and keep IEC, EPD and ER informed of the results. |
1. Check monitoring data submitted by ET; 2. Check Contractor’s working method; 3. Discuss with ET and Contractor on possible remedial measures; 4. Advise the ER on the effectiveness of the proposed remedial measures; 5. Supervise implementation of remedial measures. |
1. Confirm receipt of notification of failure in writing; 2. Notify Contractor; 3. Ensure remedial measures properly implemented. |
1. Take immediate action to avoid further exceedance; 2. Submit proposals for remedial to ER within 3 working days of notification; 3. Implement the agreed proposals; 4. Amend proposal if appropriate. |
Exceedance for two or more consecutive samples |
1. Notify IEC, ER, Contractor and EPD; 2. Identify source; 3. Repeat measurements to confirm findings; 4. Increase monitoring frequency to daily; 5. Carry out analysis of Contractor’s working procedures to determine possible mitigation to be implemented; 6. Arrange meeting with IEC and ER to discuss the remedial actions to be taken; 7. Assess effectiveness of Contractor’s remedial actions keep IEC, EPD and ER informed of the results; 8. If exceedance stops, cease additional monitoring. |
1. Discuss amongst ER, ET and Contractor on potential remedial actions; 2. Review Contractor’s remedial actions whenever necessary to assure their effectiveness and advise the ER accordingly; 3. Supervise implementation of remedial measures. |
1. Confirm receipt of notification of failure in writing; 2. Notify Contractor; 3. In consultation with the IEC, agree with the Contractor in the remedial measures to be implemented; 4. Ensure remedial measures properly implemented; 5. If exceedance continues, consider what portion of the work is responsible and instruct the Contractor to stop that portion of work until the exceedance is abated. |
1. Take immediate action to avoid further exceedance; 2. Submit proposals for remedial actions to IEC within 3 working days of notification; 3. Implement the agreed proposals; 4. Resubmit proposals if problem still not under control; 5. Stop the relevant portion of works as determined by the ER until the exceedance is abated. |
Table 6.1: Noise Monitoring Locations
NMS ID |
Location Description |
NMS2 |
Seaview Crescent |
NMS3B |
Site Boundary of Site Office Area at Works
Area WA2 |
Note: 1. The
monitoring results for NMS2 and NMS3B will be reported in the monthly
EM&A Reports prepared for Contract No. HY/2010/02 respectively. 2. The ET of this Contract should
conduct impact noise monitoring at the NMS listed in the table as part of
EM&A programme according to the latest
notification from ENPO when the monitoring station(s) is/are no longer
covered by another ET of the HZMB project. The ET of the Contract shall
communicate and share the monitoring data to the ET(s) of other works
contracts if the noise monitoring station(s) is/are as part of EM&A programme. 3. The Action and Limit Levels for
schools will be applied for alternative noise monitoring station NMS3B. |
ˇ At locations close to the major site
activities which are likely to have noise impacts;
ˇ Close to the most affected existing noise
sensitive receivers; and
ˇ For monitoring locations located in the vicinity
of the sensitive receivers, care should be taken to cause minimal disturbance
to the occupants during monitoring.
Table 6.2: Action and Limit Levels for Construction Noise Monitoring
Time Period |
Action Level |
Limit Level |
0700 -1900 hours on normal weekdays |
When one documented complaint is received |
75 dB(A) * |
Note: If works are to be carried out during restricted hours, the conditions stipulated in the construction noise permit issued by the Noise Control Authority have to be followed.
*Reduce to 70 dB(A) for schools and 65 dB(A) during school examination periods.
Table 6.3: Event / Action Plan for Construction Noise Monitoring
Event |
Action |
|||
ET |
IEC |
ER |
Contractor |
|
Action Level |
1. Notify
IEC and Contractor; 2. Identify
source, investigate the causes of exceedance and proposed remedial measures; 3. Report the results of investigation to the IEC, ER and Contractor; 4. Discuss with the Contractor and formulate remedial measures; 5. Increase monitoring frequency to check mitigation measures. |
1. Review the analysed results submitted by the ET; 2. Review the proposed remedial measures by the Contractor and advise the ER accordingly; 3. Supervise the implementation of remedial measures. |
1. Confirm receipt of notification of failure in writing; 2. Notify Contractor; 3. Require Contractor to propose remedial measures for the analysed noise problem; 4. Ensure remedial measures are properly implemented. |
1. Submit noise mitigation proposals to IEC; 2. Implement noise mitigation proposals. |
Limit Level |
1. Inform
IEC, ER, Contractor and EPD; 2. Identify
source; 3. Repeat measurements to confirm findings; 4. Increase monitoring frequency; 5. Carry out analysis of Contractor’s working procedures to determine possible mitigation to be implemented; 6. Inform IEC, ER and EPD the causes and actions taken for the exceedances; 7. Assess effectiveness of Contractor’s remedial actions keep IEC, EPD and ER informed of the results; 8. If exceedance stops, cease additional monitoring. |
1. Discuss amongst ER, ET and Contractor on potential remedial actions; 2. Review Contractor’s remedial actions whenever necessary to assure their effectiveness and advise the ER accordingly; 3. Supervise implementation of remedial measures. |
1. Confirm receipt of notification of failure in writing; 2. Notify Contractor; 3. Require Contractor to propose remedial measures for the analysed noise problem; 4. Ensure remedial measures properly implemented; 5. If exceedance continues, consider what portion of the work is responsible and instruct the Contractor to stop that portion of work until the exceedance is abated. |
1. Take immediate action to avoid further exceedance; 2. Submit proposals for remedial actions to IEC within 3 working days of notification; 3. Implement the agreed proposals; 4. Resubmit proposals if problem still not under control; 5. Stop the relevant portion of works as determined by the ER until the exceedance is abated. |
ˇ Good site practices and noise management
techniques;
ˇ Use of site hoarding;
ˇ Use of movable noise barrier and full
enclosure for relatively static plant;
ˇ Use of "quiet" plant and working
methods;
ˇ Sequencing operation of construction plant
equipment; and
ˇ Rescheduling to avoid noise construction
works during school examination.
6.8.2A To facilitate the ENPO to evaluate
environmental impacts and investigate complaints, the ET Leaders shall provide
the impact noise monitoring results within one working day after the monitoring
event. The ET Leader shall follow ENPO's requirement on the data submission
format and procedure.
ˇ To ensure the waste arising from the works
are handled, stored, collected, transferred and disposed of in an
environmentally acceptable manner; and
ˇ To encourage the reuse and recycling of
material.
ˇ Chemical Waste Permits/licences under the
Waste Disposal Ordinance (Cap 354);
ˇ Public Dumping Licence under the Land
(Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance (Cap 28);
ˇ Marine Dumping Permit under the Dumping at
Sea Ordinance (Cap 466); and
ˇ Effluent Discharge Licence under the Water
Pollution Control Ordinance.
Table 8.1: Waste Management Checklist
Activities |
Timing |
Monitoring Frequency |
If non-compliance, Action Required |
All necessary waste disposal permits or licences have been obtained. |
Before the commencement of demolition works |
Once |
Apply for the necessary permits/ licences prior to disposal of the waste. The ET shall ensure that corrective action has been taken. |
Once licensed waste haulers are used for waste collection |
Throughout the works |
Weekly |
The ET shall inform the ER and IEC of the non-compliance. The ER shall instruct the Contractor to use a licensed waste haulier. The Contractor shall temporarily suspend waste collection of that particular waste until a licensed waste haulier is used. Corrective action shall be undertaken within 48 hours. |
Records of quantities of wastes generated, recycled and disposed are properly kept. For demolition material/waste, the number of loads for each day shall be recorded (quantity of waste can then be estimated based on average truck load. Should landfill charging be implemented, the receipts of the charge could be used for estimating the quantity). |
Throughout the works |
Weekly |
The Contractor shall estimate the missing data based on previous records and the activities carried out. The ET shall audit the results and forward to the ER and IEC for approval. |
Wastes are removed from site in a timely manner. General refuse is collected on a daily basis. |
Throughout the works |
Weekly |
The ET shall inform the ER and IEC of the non-compliance. The ER shall instruct the Contractor to remove waste accordingly. |
Waste storage areas are properly cleaned and do not cause windblown litter and dust nuisance. |
Throughout the works |
Weekly |
The ET shall inform works the ER and IEC of the non-compliance. The ER shall instruct the Contractor to clean the storage area and/or cover the waste. |
Different types of waste are segregated in different containers or skip to enhance recycling of material and proper disposal of waste |
Throughout the works |
Weekly |
The ET shall inform the ER and IEC of the non-compliance. The ER shall instruct the Contractor to provide separate skips/ containers. The Contractor shall ensure the workers place the waste in the appropriate containers. |
Chemical wastes are stored, handled and disposed of in accordance with the Code of Practice on the Packaging, Handling and Storage of Chemical Wastes, published by EPD |
Throughout the works |
Weekly |
The ET shall inform the ER and IEC of the non-compliance. The ER shall instruct the Contractor to rectify the problems immediately. Warning shall be given to the Contractor if corrective actions are not taken within 24 hrs and the Waste Control Group of the EPD shall be identified. |
Demolition material/waste in dump trucks are properly covered before leaving the site. |
Throughout the works |
Weekly |
The ET shall inform the ER and IEC of the non-compliance. The ER shall instruct the Contractor to comply. The Contractor shall prevent trucks leaving the site until the waste are properly covered. |
Wastes are disposal of at licensed sites. |
Throughout the works |
Weekly |
The ET shall inform the ER and IEC of the non-compliance. The ER shall warn the Contractor and instruct the Contractor to ensure the wastes are disposed of at the licensed sites. Should it involve chemical waste, the Waste Control Group of EPD shall be notified. |
Note :ET -
Environmental Team, IEC – Independent Environmental Checker, ER – Engineer’s
Representative
ˇ Provision of site drainage systems over the entire construction site with sediment control facilities. Regular inspection and maintenance of the site drainage systems are required to ensure proper and efficient operation at all times.
ˇ Sedimentation tanks or package treatment systems are required to treat the large amount of sediment-laden wastewater generated from foundation construction work, wheel washing, site runoff. Any construction activities that generate wastewater with high concentrations of suspended solid (SS) should also be collected to these facilities for proper treatment prior to disposal. Treated wastewater can be reused for vehicle washing, dust suppression and general cleaning.
ˇ The construction programme should be properly planned to avoid soil excavation in rainy seasons. Exposed stockpiles of excavated soils or construction materials should be covered with tarpaulin or impervious sheets to avoid release of pollutants into the drainage channels.
ˇ Sewage generated from site toilets and canteen should be collected using a temporary storage system. Chemical toilets should be provided at different locations for use by the workers on site. Licensed waste collectors should be employed for collection and disposal of the sewage. The drainage system for collection of wastewater generated from canteen, if any, should be equipped with grease trap capable of providing at least 20 minutes retention during peak flow.
ˇ Wheel washing facilities should be installed at all site entrances/exits.
ˇ An emergency plan should be developed by the Contractors to deal with accidental spillage of chemicals.
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Marine Water Quality
Terrestrial Disturbance
Sedimentation from Land-based
Works Areas
Marine Noise and Disturbance
1) Bored Piling
2) Sheet Piling
3) Reclamation and Works Vessel
Marine Traffic
Road Surface Runoff
Chemical Spillage
Precautionary/Enhancement
Measures
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Table 14.1: Monitoring Programme
Stage |
Monitoring Task |
Monitoring Report |
Form of Approval |
Frequency |
Detailed Design |
Checking of design works against the recommendations of the landscape and visual impact assessments within the EIA should be undertaken during detailed design phase, to ensure that they fulfill the intention of the mitigation measures. Any changes to the design, including design changes on site should also be checked. |
Not Required |
Not Required |
At the end of the detailed design phase |
Construction |
Checking of Contractor’s operations during the construction period |
Report on Contractor’s compliance by ET |
Counter-signature report by IEC |
Bi-weekly |
Establishment works |
Checking of the planting works during the 12-month establishment period after completion of the construction works |
Report on Contractor’s compliance by ET |
Counter-signature report by IEC |
Every 2 months |
Long Term Management (10 year) |
Monitoring of the long-term management of the planting works in the period up to 10 years after completion of the construction works |
Report on compliance by ET or maintenance agency as appropriate |
Counter-signature report by Management Agency |
Annually |
Note Environmental Team (ET) – employed by the Contractor
Detailed Design Phase
ˇ Minimize the footprint of project and that the quantity of landscape character units and landscape resources affected;
ˇ Minimize temporary works areas for construction works;
ˇ Undertake good site practices by applying hydroseeding on temporary stockpiles and reclamation areas.
ˇ Conservation of topsoil for reuse;
ˇ Waste Limitation by recycling of felled trees into woodchip mulch for use in landscape areas.
ˇ Roadside planting and planting along the edge of the reclamation is proposed;
ˇ Transplanting of mature trees in good health and amenity value where appropriate and reinstatement of areas disturbed during construction by compensatory hydro-seeding and planting;
ˇ Protection measures for the trees to be retained during construction activities;
ˇ Optimizing the sizes and spacing of the bridge columns;
ˇ Fine-tuning the location of the bridge columns to avoid visually-sensitive locations;
ˇ Measures
concerning the aesthetic design of the bridge are not applicable as it is
related to the HKLR Contract;
ˇ Measures
concerning the decorative urban design are not applicable as it is related to
the HKLR Contract;
ˇ Maximizing new tree, shrub and other vegetation planting to compensate tree felled and vegetation removed;
ˇ Providing planting area around peripheral of HKBCF for tree planting screening effect;
ˇ Providing salt-tolerant native trees along the planter strip at affected seawall and newly reclaimed coastline.
ˇ Providing aesthetic architectural design on the related buildings (e.g. similar materials for PCB building facade to Airport buildings, roof planting and subtle materials for other facilities buildings and so on), and the related infrastructure(e.g. parapet planting and transparent cover for elevated footbridges) to provide harmonious atmosphere of the HKBCF; and
ˇ Fine-tuning the sizes of the structural members to minimize the bulkiness of buildings and adjustment of building arrangement to minimise disturbance to surrounding vegetation in the HKBCF.
ˇ Measures concerning the aesthetic design on the viaduct, tunnel portals, at grade roads and reclamation are not applicable as these are related to the HKLR Contract.
Table 14.2: Mitigation Measures to be Monitored during Construction and Operation Phases
Stage |
Description of Mitigation Measures |
During construction phase |
Mitigate both
landscape and visual impacts G1. Grass-hydroseed bare soil surface and stock pile areas. G2, Add planting strip and automatic irrigation system if appropriate at some portions of bridge footbridge to screen bridge and traffic. G3. Not applicable as this concerns HKLR G4. For HKBCF, providing aesthetic architectural design on the related buildings (e.g. similar materials for PCB building facade to Airport buildings, roof planting and subtle materials for other facilities buildings and so on), and the related infrastructure (e.g. parapet planting and transparent cover for elevated footbridges) to provide harmonious atmosphere of the HKBCF (See Figure 14.3.1 of the EIA Report for example) GS. Vegetation reinstatement and upgrading to disturbed areas G6. Maximizing new tree shrub and other vegetation planting to compensate tree felled and vegetation removed G7. Providing planting area around peripheral of HKBCF for tree screening buffer effect; G8. Plant salt-tolerant native and shrubs etc along the planter strip at affected seawall. G9. Reserve of loose natural granite rocks for re-use. Provide new coastline to adopt "natural-look" by means of using armour rocks in the form of natural rock materials and planting strip area accommodating screen buffer to enhance "natural-look" of the new coastline. (See Figure 14.4.2 of the EIA Report for example) |
Mitigate visual
impacts V1.Minimize time for construction activities during construction period. V2.Provide screen hoarding at the portion of the project site / works areas / storage areas near VSRs who have close low-level views to the Project during HKBCF construction. |
|
During operation phase |
Mitigate both
landscape and visual impacts G10. Provide proper planting maintenance on the new planting areas to enhance the aesthetic degree. V3. Lighting design to minimize glare at night. Decorative road lighting to be considered during detailed design stage. |
Note • Figure 14.3.1 – Landscape Master Plan showing the general arrangement of HKBCF with mitigation. This Plan is preliminary only and subject to further development in detailed design stage. (see Figure 14.3.1of the EIA Report)
• Figure 14.4.2 – Details of mitigation measure – G6 for the new coastline. (see Figure 14.4.2 of the EIA Report).
Table 14.3: Proposed format for preliminary funding, implementation, management and maintenance proposal
Mitigation item |
Funding and implementation (See Note) |
Maintenance unit (See Note) |
During Construction |
|
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V1 and V2 |
Project proponent (i.e. HyD) |
The Contractor |
G3 |
Project proponent / initiating department (e.g. the relevant user department of the building) |
Project proponent / initiating department (e.g. the relevant user department of the building) |
G1, G2, G3, G6, G7, G8 and G9 |
Project proponent (i.e. HyD) |
HyD / LCSD |
During operation |
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V3 |
Project proponent (i.e. HyD) |
HyD |
G10 |
Project proponent (i.e. HyD) |
HyD / LCSD |
Note The proposed mitigation measures and arrangements are tentative. The responsible parties are also tentative and subject to further agreements amongst the Government Departments.
Construction
Phase & Establishment Period
Long Term Management (10 Years)
Table 14.4: Action Plan for Landscape and Visual Works
Event |
Action |
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ET |
IEC |
ER |
Contractor |
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Conflicts occur |
Check and certify Contractor's proposed remedial design conforms to the requirements of EP and prepare checking report(s) |
Check and verify ET Leader certified Contractor's proposed remedial design. |
Supervise the Contractor to carry out the proposed remediation work |
Propose remedial design and carry out the proposed work |
i. EIA recommendations on environmental protection and pollution control mitigation measures;
ii. works progress and programme;
iii. individual works methodology proposals (which shall include proposal on associated pollution control measures);
iv. contract specifications on environmental protection;
v. relevant environmental protection and pollution control laws; and
vi. previous site inspection results.
i.
Log
complaint and date of receipt onto the complaint database and inform the IEC
immediately;
ii.
Investigate
the complaint to determine its validity, and assess whether the source of the
problem is due to works activities;
iii.
Identify
mitigation measures in consultation with the IEC if a complaint is valid and
due to works;
iv.
Advise
the Contractor if mitigation measures are required;
v.
Review
the Contractor's response to identify mitigation measures, and the updated
situation;
vi.
If the
complaint is transferred from the EPD, submit interim report to the EPD on
status of the complaint investigation and follow-up action within the time
frame assigned by the EPD;
vii.
Undertake
additional monitoring and audit to verify the situation if necessary, and
review that circumstances leading to the complaint do not recur;
viii. Report investigation results and subsequent
actions to complainant (if the source of complaint is EPD, the results should
be reported within the timeframe assigned by the EPD);
ix.
Record
the complaint, investigation, the subsequent actions and the results in the
monthly EM&A reports; and
x.
For
each incident of environmental complaint received, prepare and certify the
complaint investigation report. The certified complaint investigation report
shall be submitted to the IEC and ER for verification.
i.
Executive
summary (about half a page);
ii.
Brief
project background information;
iii.
Drawings
showing locations of the baseline monitoring stations;
iv.
Monitoring
results (in both hard and diskette copies) together with the following
information:
o
Monitoring
methodology;
o
Name of
laboratory and types of equipment used and calibration details;
o
Parameters
monitored;
o
Monitoring
locations;
o
Monitoring
date, time, frequency and duration; and
o
Quality
assurance {QA) / quality control (QC) results and detection limits;
v.
Details
of influencing factors, including:
o
Major
activities, if any, being carried out on the site during the period;
o
Weather
conditions during the period; and
o
Other
factors which might affect results.
vi.
Determination
of the Action and Limit Levels for each monitoring parameter and statistical
analysis of the baseline data, the analysis shall conclude if there is any
significant difference between control and impact stations for the parameters
monitored;
vii.
Revisions
for inclusion in the EM&A Manual; and
viii. Comments, recommendations and conclusions.
First Monthly EM&A Report
i.
Executive
summary (1-2 pages):
o
Breaches
of Action and Limit levels;
o
Complaint
log;
o
Notifications
of any summons and successful prosecutions;
o
Reporting
changes; and
o
Future key
issues.
ii.
Basic
project information:
o
Project
organization including key personnel contact names and telephone numbers;
o
Programme;
o
Management
structure, and
o
Works
undertaken during the month.
iii.
Environmental
status:
o
Works
undertaken during the month with illustrations (such as location of works,
daily excavation rate, etc); and
o
Drawings
showing the assignment area, any environmental sensitive receivers and the
locations of the monitoring and control stations (with coordinates of the
monitoring locations).
iv.
A brief
summary of EM&A requirements including:
o
All
monitoring parameters;
o
Environmental
quality performance limits (Action and Limit levels);
o
Event-Action
Plans;
o
Environmental
mitigation measures, as recommended in the approved EIA Report; and
o
Environmental
requirements in contract documents.
v.
Implementation
status:
o
Advice
on the implementation status of environmental protection and pollution control /
mitigation measures, as recommended in the project EIA.
vi.
Monitoring
results (in both hard and diskette copies) together with the following
information: ·
o
Monitoring
methodology;
o
Name of
laboratory and types of equipment used and calibration details;
o
Parameters
monitored;
o
Monitoring
locations;
o
Monitoring
date, time, frequency, and duration;
o
Weather
conditions during the period;
o
Any
other factors which might affect the monitoring results; and
o
QA/QC
results and detection limits.
vii.
Report
on non-compliance, complaints, and notifications of summons and successful
prosecutions:
o
Record
of all non-compliance (exceedances) of the environmental quality performance
limits (Action and Limit levels);
o
Record
of all complaints received (written or verbal) for each media, including
locations and nature of complaints investigation, liaison and consultation
undertaken, actions and follow-up procedures taken, results and summary;
o
Record
of aII notification of summons and successful
prosecutions for breaches of current environmental protection / pollution
control legislation, including locations and nature of the breaches,
investigation, follow-up actions taken, results and summary;
o
Review
of the reasons for and the implications of non-compliance, complaints, summons
and prosecutions including review of pollution sources and working procedures; and
o
Description
of the actions taken in the event of non-compliance and deficiency reporting
and any follow-up procedures related to earlier noncompliance.
viii. Others
o
An
account of the future key issues as reviewed from the works programme and work
method statements;
o
Advice
on the solid and liquid waste management status;
o
Comments
(for example, effectiveness and efficiency of the mitigation measures)
recommendations (for example, any improvement in the EM&A programme) and
conclusions.
Subsequent EM&A Reports
i.
Executive
summary (1 - 2 pages):
o Breaches of Action and Limit levels;
o Complaints log;
o Notifications of any summons and successful
prosecutions;
o Reporting changes; and
o Future key issues.
ii.
Basic project
information:
o Project organisation including key personnel
contact names and telephone numbers;
o Programme;
o Management structure; and
o Work undertaken during the month.
iii.
Environmental
status:
o Works undertaken during the month with
illustrations (such as location of works, daily excavation rate, etc.); and
o Drawing showing the assignment area, any
environmental sensitive receivers and the locations of the monitoring and
control stations.
iv.
Implementation
status:
o Advice on the implementation status of
environmental protection and pollution control / mitigation measures, as
recommended in the approved EIA Report.
v.
Monitoring
results (in both hard and diskette copies) together with the following
information:
o Monitoring methodology;
o Name of laboratory and types of equipment
used and calibration details;
o Parameters monitored;
o Monitoring locations;
o Monitoring date, time, frequency, and
duration;
o Weather conditions during the period;
o Any other factors which might affect the
monitoring results; and
o QA / QC results and detection limits.
vi.
Report
on non-compliance, complaints, and notifications of summons and successful
prosecutions:
o Record of all non-compliance (exceedances)
of the environmental quality performance limits (Action and Limit levels);
o Record of all complaints received (written
or verbal) for each media, including locations and nature of complaints
investigation, liaison and consultation undertaken, actions and follow-up
procedures taken, results and summary;
o Record of all notification of summons and
successful prosecutions for breaches of current environmental protection /
pollution control legislations, including locations and nature of the breaches,
investigation, follow-up actions taken, results and summary;
o Review of the reasons for and the
implications of non-compliance, complaints; summons and prosecutions including
review of pollution sources and working procedures; and
o A description of the actions taken in the
event of non-compliance and deficiency reporting and any follow-up procedures
related to earlier noncompliance.
vii.
Others
o An account of the future key issues as
reviewed from the works programme and work method statements;
o Advice on the solid and liquid waste
management status; and
o Comments (for example, effectiveness and
efficiency of the mitigation measures), recommendations (for example, any
improvement in the EM&A programme) and conclusions.
viii. Appendices
o Action and Limit levels;
o Graphical plots of trends of monitored
parameters at key stations over the past four reporting periods for
representative monitoring stations annotated against the following:
a)
Major
activities being carried out on site during the period;
b)
Weather
conditions during the period; and
c)
Any
other factors that might affect the monitoring results.
o Monitoring schedule for the present and next
reporting period;
o Cumulative statistics on complaints,
notifications · of summons and successful prosecutions; and
o Outstanding issues and deficiencies.
i.
Executive
summary (about half a page);
ii.
Basic
project information including a synopsis of the assignment organization,
programme, contacts of key management, and a synopsis of works undertaken
during the quarter;
iii.
A brief
summary of EM&A requirements including:
o
Monitoring
parameters;
o
Environmental
quality performance limits (Action and Limit levels); and
o
Environmental
mitigation measures, as recommended in the approved EIA Report.
iv.
Advice
on the implementation status of environmental protection and pollution control
/ mitigation measures, as recommended in the approved EIA Report, summarized in
the updated implementation schedule;
v.
Drawings
showing the assignment area, any environmental sensitive receivers and the
locations of the monitoring and control stations;
vi.
Graphical
plots of any trends in monitored parameters over the past four months (the last
month of the previous quarter and the present quarter) for representative
monitoring stations annotated against:
o
Major
activities being carried out on site during the period;
o
Weather
conditions during the period; and
o
Any
other factors which might affect the monitoring results.
vii.
Advice
on the solid and liquid waste management status;
viii. A summary of non-compliance (exceedances) of
the environmental quality performance limits (Action and Limit levels);
ix.
A brief
review of the reasons for and the implications of non-compliance, including a
review of pollution sources and working procedures;
x.
A
summary description of actions taken in the event of non-compliance and any
follow-up procedures related to earlier non-compliance;
xi.
A
summarized record of all complaints received (written or verbal) for each
media, liaison and consultation undertaken, actions and follow-up procedures
taken;
xii.
Comments
(for example, a review of the effectiveness and efficiency of the mitigation
measures and the performance of the environmental management system, that is,
of the overall EM&A programme); recommendations (for example, any
improvement in the EM&A programme) and conclusions for the quarter; and
xiii. Contacts of Project Proponent and any
hotline telephone number for the public to make enquiries.
i.
Executive
summary (1 - 2 pages);
ii.
Drawings
showing the assignment area, any environmental sensitive receivers and the
locations of the monitoring and control stations;
iii.
Basic
project information including a synopsis of the assignment organisation,
contacts of key management, and a synopsis of work undertaken during the course
of the assignment or past twelve months;
iv.
A brief
summary of EM&A requirements including:
o
Environmental
mitigation measures, as recommended in the approved EIA Report;
o
Environmental
impact hypotheses tested;
o
Environmental
quality performance limits (Action and Limit levels);
o
All
monitoring parameters; and
o
Event-Action
Plans.
v.
A
summary of the implementation status of environmental protection and pollution
control / mitigation measures, as recommended in the approved EIA Report,
summarised in the updated implementation schedule;
vi.
Graphical
plots and statistical analysis of the trends of monitored parameters over the
course of the assignment, including the post-assignment monitoring for all
monitoring stations annotated against:
o
Major
activities being carried out on site during the period;
o
Weather
conditions during the period; and
o
Any
other factors which might affect the monitoring results.
vii.
A
summary of non-compliance (exceedances) of the environmental quality
performance limits (Action and Limit levels);
viii. A review of the reasons for and the
implications of non-compliance including review of pollution sources and
working procedures as appropriate;
ix.
A
description of the actions taken in the event of non-compliance;
x.
A
summary record of all complaints received (written or verbal) for each media,
liaison and consultation undertaken, actions and follow-up procedures taken;
xi.
A
summary record of notifications of summons and successful prosecutions for
breaches of the current environmental protection / pollution control legislation,
locations and nature of the breaches, investigation follow-up actions taken and
results;
xii.
A
review of the validity of EIA predictions and identification of shortcomings in
EIA recommendations;
xiii. Comments (for example, a review of the
effectiveness and efficiency of the mitigation measures and of the performance
of the environmental management system, that is, of the overall EM&A
programme); and
xiv. Recommendations and conclusions (for
example, a review of success of the overall EM&A programme to
cost-effectively identify deterioration and to initiate prompt effective mitigatory action when necessary).
Figure 5.1: Location
of Air Monitoring Stations
Figure 6.1: Location of Noise Monitoring Stations
Appendix A. Tentative Construction Programme |
Appendix B. Environmental Mitigation Implementation Schedule |