Table 5.2      Observations and Recommendations of Site Inspections

 

Parameters

Date

Observations and Recommendations

Follow-up

Water Quality

08/08/2008

Sediment was observed at the drainage channel at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them.

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

26/08/2008

Eastern Portal

Silty water discharge was observed from the site. The Contractor was reminded to clear the desilting facilities more frequently to maintain it can function properly.

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

26/08/2008

Intakes (MBD2)

Wastewater was observed discharging from the plant equipment to the public road. The Contractor was reminded to erect sand bags bund to prevent any wastewater from discharging out.

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

Air Quality

26/08/2008

Western Portal

Stockpile of cement materials was observed on site. The Contractor was reminded to clear them or cover with tarpaulin.

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

Waste / Chemical Management

20/08/2008

Oil leakage was observed from the plant equipments at both Eastern and Western Portals. The Contractor was reminded to clear them and the equipments should be well-maintained to prevent oil leakage.

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

26/08/2008

Western Portal

Discarded cement bags (abandon) was observed on site. The Contractor was reminded to clear them.

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

26/08/2008

Intakes (MB16)

General refuses and discarded leaves were observed in the stream water. The Contractor was reminded to clear them.

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

26/08/2008

Intakes (MBD2)

Discarded leaves were observed around the site. The Contractor was reminded to clear them.

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

Ecology

13/08/2008

Worn sand bags were observed at Eastern Portal near the existing stream. The Contractor was reminded to replace them and provide maintenance more frequently.

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

26/08/2008

Eastern Portal

Sediment was observed at the access road near the existing stream. The Contractor was reminded to clear them regularly.

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

Reminders

08/08/2008

The Contractor was reminded of the followings:

- Standing water at both Eastern and Western Portals site should be cleared after the rain.

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

08/08/2008

The Contractor was reminded of the followings:

- Stockpile at Western Portal should be covered with tarpaulin during rainstorm to prevent surface runoff and dust generation.

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

13/08/2008

The Contractor was reminded of the followings:

- Standing water at Eastern Portal site should be cleared after washing the site area.

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.