Table 5.2      Observations and Recommendations of Site Inspections

 

Parameters

Date

Observations and Recommendations

Follow-up

Water Quality

10/12/2008

Standing water was observed near the tunnel at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to dry it out.

The item was not rectified during the follow-up audit session.

17/12/2008

Standing water was observed near the tunnel at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to dry it out.

The item was not rectified during the follow-up audit session.

24/12/2008

Standing water was observed near the tunnel at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to dry it out.

The item was not rectified during the follow-up audit session.

24/12/2008

Marine Works

Foam and container were observed within the silt curtain at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them.

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

24/12/2008

Sediment was observed carrying to the public road at Western Portal. The workers have cleared the road immediately. However, The Contractor was reminded to provide appropriate training to the workers that all vehicle and plant should be cleared of earth, mud and debris before leaving the site.

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

29/12/2008

Standing water with discarded water bottles was observed in the tank at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them.

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

29/12/2008

Milky water discharge was observed from wastewater treatment unit at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to remove deposited silt/grit at the silt removal facilities regularly to ensure that these facilities can function properly at all time.

*Follow-up action was needed for the item.

29/12/2008

Leakage of water to the existing stream at the access road at Eastern Portal was observed. The Contractor was reminded to provide sand bag bund to prevent any wastewater discharging to the stream.

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

29/12/2008

Muddy water and sediment was observed accumulate at the paved area at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to provide sand bag bund to surround the open channels to direct the silty runoff for treatment before discharging out.

*Follow-up action was needed for the item.

29/12/2008

Standing water was observed near the tunnel at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to dry it out.

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

Air Quality

24/12/2008

Sediment was observed carrying to the public road at Western Portal. The workers have cleared the road immediately. However, The Contractor was reminded to provide appropriate training to the workers that all vehicle and plant should be cleared of earth, mud and debris before leaving the site.

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

29/12/2008

Opened cement bags were observed at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to cover it with tarpaulin to control dust emission.

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

Waste / Chemical Management

03/12/2008

Chemical waste drums were observed standing on the bare ground at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to dispose them properly.

The item was not rectified during the follow-up audit session.

03/12/2008

Construction materials were observed accumulate at the drainage channel to nullah at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them.

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

03/12/2008

Sediment was observed accumulate at the U-Channel at Intake MA17. The Contractor was reminded to clear them.

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

03/12/2008

Oil stains were observed at underneath of drilling rig at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them and properly maintain the plants to prevent further oil leakage.

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

03/12/2008

Oil stains were observed at the paved area at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them.

*Follow-up action was needed for the item.

03/12/2008

The valve of drip tray at Intake MA17 was observed not cover properly. The Contractor was reminded to seal it.

The item was not rectified during the follow-up audit session.

10/12/2008

Oily part of equipment was observed standing on the bare ground at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to remove them and clear the oil stains as soon as possible.

The item was not rectified during the follow-up audit session.

10/12/2008

Chemical waste drums were observed standing on the bare ground at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to dispose them properly.

The item was not rectified during the follow-up audit session.

10/12/2008

Oil containers with chemical oil were observed standing on the bare ground at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to provide drip tray/store it properly.

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

10/12/2008

The valve of drip tray at Intake MA17 was observed not cover properly. The Contractor was reminded to seal it.

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

10/12/2008

Oil leakage was observed from the generator at Intake MA17. The Contractor was reminded to clear them and well-maintain the equipment to prevent further oil leakage.

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

10/12/2008

Oil stains were observed at the paved area at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them.

*Follow-up action was needed for the item.

10/12/2008

Part of equipment with remaining oil was observed at the excess road at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them.

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

17/12/2008

Oily part of equipment was observed standing on the bare ground at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to remove them and clear the oil stains as soon as possible.

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

17/12/2008

Chemical waste drums were observed with drip tray at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to store them at designated chemical storage area and dispose them properly.

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

17/12/2008

Oil stains were observed at the paved area at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them.

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

24/12/2008

Foam and container were observed within the silt curtain at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them.

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

24/12/2008

C&D waste was observed at the existing stream at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them as soon as possible.

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

24/12/2008

Oil stains were observed at the unpaved area at near the existing stream at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them properly and well-maintained the plant to prevent further oil leakage.

*Follow-up action was needed for the item.

29/12/2008

Standing water with discarded water bottles was observed in the tank at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them.

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

29/12/2008

Oil spillage was observed from the plant at near of the existing stream at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear the oil stains and well-maintained the plant equipment to prevent further oil leakage.

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

29/12/2008

Chemical containers were observed accumulate at the site area of Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to store it in chemical waste storage area and dispose them properly.

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

29/12/2008

Oil drum was observed standing on the bare ground at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to provide drip tray or store it properly.

The item was not rectified during the follow-up audit session.

Ecology

03/12/2008

Sediment accumulates at the access road at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them.

*Follow-up action was needed for the item.

10/12/2008

Sediment accumulates at the access road at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them.

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

24/12/2008

C&D waste was observed at the existing stream at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them as soon as possible.

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

24/12/2008

Cement bags (abandon) were observed accumulate at near the existing stream at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to dispose them properly.

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

24/12/2008

Oil stains were observed at the unpaved area at near the existing stream at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them properly and well-maintained the plant to prevent further oil leakage.

*Follow-up action was needed for the item.

 

Reminders

03/12/2008

The Contractor was reminded of the followings:

- Construction works at near the existing stream at Eastern Portal should be carried out carefully to prevent any disturbance / damage to the stream.

*Follow-up action was needed for the item.

03/12/2008

The Contractor was reminded of the followings:

- Keep clear the standing water in the label bags that secure around the trees at Eastern, Western Portals and Intake sites.

*Follow-up action was needed for the item.

10/12/2008

The Contractor was reminded of the followings:

- Construction works at near the existing stream at Eastern Portal should be carried out carefully to prevent any disturbance / damage to the stream.

*Follow-up action was needed for the item.

10/12/2008

The Contractor was reminded of the followings:

- Keep clear the standing water in the label bags that secure around the trees at Eastern, Western Portals and Intake sites.

*Follow-up action was needed for the item.

17/12/2008

The Contractor was reminded of the followings:

- Construction works at near the existing stream at Eastern Portal should be carried out carefully to prevent any disturbance / damage to the stream.

*Follow-up action was needed for the item.

 

17/12/2008

The Contractor was reminded of the followings:

- Keep clear the standing water in the label bags that secure around the trees at Eastern, Western Portals and Intake sites.

*Follow-up action was needed for the item.

24/12/2008

The Contractor was reminded of the followings:

- Construction works at near the existing stream at Eastern Portal should be carried out carefully to prevent any disturbance / damage to the stream.

*Follow-up action was needed for the item.

24/12/2008

The Contractor was reminded of the followings:

- Keep clear the standing water in the label bags that secure around the trees at Eastern, Western Portals and Intake sites.

*Follow-up action was needed for the item.

29/12/2008

The Contractor was reminded of the followings:

- Construction works at near the existing stream at Eastern Portal should be carried out carefully to prevent any disturbance / damage to the stream.

*Follow-up action was needed for the item.

29/12/2008

The Contractor was reminded of the followings:

- Keep clear the standing water in the label bags that secure around the trees at Eastern, Western Portals and Intake sites.

*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.