Table 5

Table 5.2 Observations and Recommendations of Site Inspections

Parameters	Date	Observations and Recommendations	Follow-up
*Water Quality*	04/07/2008	Standing water was observed in the valley at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to dry it out and pave it to prevent mosquito breed.	*Follow-up action was needed for the item.
	11/07/2008	Standing water was observed at the tank, valley and the bin at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them and cover the items which may retain water.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.
	11/07/2008	Silty water was observed in the drainage channel at the entrance of Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to pump it back for treating before discharging out.	This item was not rectified during the follow-up audit session. Follow-up action was needed for the outstanding item.
	16/07/2008	Silty water was observed in the drainage channel at the entrance of Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to pump it back for treating before discharging out.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.
	23/07/2008	Sediment was observed at the drainage channel at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them to maintain the drainage system can function properly.	*Follow-up action was needed for the item.
	23/07/2008	Standing water was observed at the entrance of Eastern Portal site. The Contractor was reminded to dry it out.	*Follow-up action was needed for the item.
	30/07/2008	Worn sand bags were observed at both Eastern and Western Portals. The Contractor was reminded to replace them.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.
	30/07/2008	Standing water was observed at the entrance of Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them and provided mitigation measures to prevent any water from construction site discharging to the public road.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.
	30/07/2008	Sediment was observed at the drainage channel at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them.	*Follow-up action was needed for the item.
	30/07/2008	Silty water was observed discharging to the tank at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to pump it out for treatment before discharging out.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.
*Waste / Chemical Managemen*t	04/07/2008	Chemical waste was observed without suitable storage area at Eastern Portal. The Contactor was reminded to provide the storage area enclosed on at least three sides by a wall etc. as soon as possible.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.
*Waste / Chemical Managemen*t	23/07/2008	Oil leakage was observed at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them as soon as possible.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.
*Ecology*	30/07/2008	Worn sand bags were observed at both Eastern and Western Portals. The Contractor was reminded to replace them.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.
*Reminders*	30/07/2008	The Contractor was reminded of the followings: - Stockpile more than 20m3 at Western Portal should be covered with tarpaulin when it is not in works to prevent dust generation.	*Follow-up action was needed for the item.

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.