Table 4.2      Observations and Recommendations of Site Inspections

 

Parameters

Date

Observations and Recommendations

Follow-up

Water Quality

30/04/2008

Exposed slope was observed at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to cover it with tarpaulin when it is not in works and raining especially.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.

07/05/2008

Standing water was observed at the tank at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to dry it out to prevent mosquito breed.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.

14/05/2008

Standing water was observed at both Eastern and Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to dry it out to prevent mosquito breed.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.

 

21/05/2008

Eastern Portal

Standing water was observed in the drip tray and at the site boundary. The Contractor was reminded to dry it out to prevent mosquito breed.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.

 

21/05/2008

Western Portal

Standing water was observed on the haul road after rainstorm. The Contractor was reminded to pave it to prevent accumulate of stagnant water.

*Follow-up action was needed for the item.

 

29/05/2008

Standing water was still observed at the unpaved road at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to pave it after rainstorm as soon as possible.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.

 

29/05/2008

C&D waste and sediment were observed at the drainage channel at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them and well maintain the drainage system.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.

Air Quality

30/04/2008

Stockpile was observed at Eastern Portal (next to existing stream). The Contractor was reminded to cover it with tarpaulin when it is not in works.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.

07/05/2008

Stockpile was observed next to RE site office at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to cover it with tarpaulin.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.

14/05/2008

Stockpile more than 20m3 was observed at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to cover it with tarpaulin.

*Follow-up action was needed for the item.

Waste / Chemical Management

21/05/2008

Discarded leaves were observed at the site boundary near the U-Channel. The Contractor was reminded to clear them to prevent from blocking the U-Channel.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.

29/05/2008

C&D waste and sediment were observed at the drainage channel at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them and well maintain the drainage system.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.

Ecology

07/05/2008

Worn sand bag was observed at the access road at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to replace it to prevent any silt from getting to the existing stream.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.

 

29/05/2008

Silt was observed at the access road at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them regularly to prevent from discharging into existing stream.

*Follow-up action was needed for the item.

Reminders

30/04/2008

The Contractor was reminded of the followings:

- Spray mosquito oil on the standing water regularly to prevent mosquito breed.

-  Ensure the C&D waste that has been sorted before disposing to the public fill.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.

21/05/2008

The Contractor was reminded of the followings:

-  Ensure the open stockpile more than 20m3 was covered with tarpaulin after finishing the works.

This item was not rectified during the follow-up audit session. Follow-up action was needed for the outstanding item.

 

29/05/2008

The Contractor was reminded of the followings:

-  Ensure the open stockpile more than 20 m3 was covered with tarpaulin when it is not in works.

Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.

Note: (*) The Environmental deficiencies have been rectified by the Contractor. However, the item was reoccurred during the follow-up site audit due to construction activities/rainstorm. The Contractor was reminded to rectify the deficiencies more frequently.