Table 5.2 Observations and Recommendations of Site Inspections

Parameters	Date	Observations and Recommendations	Follow-up
Water Quality	04/02/2009	Silty water was observed discharging out to the public road and U-Channel at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to seal the hoarding and provide mitigation measures to prevent any wastewater from discharging out.	The item was not rectified during the follow-up audit session.
	04/02/2009	Sediment was observed accumulate at the culvert at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them frequently.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.
	04/02/2009	Debris and stones were observed accumulate at the U-Channel near the Wetsep at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.
	11/02/2009	Silty water was observed discharging out to the public road at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to seal the hoarding to prevent any wastewater from discharging out.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.
	18/02/2009	Standing water was observed at the drip tray at Intake PFLR1. The Contractor was reminded to dry it out.	The site was not observed during the site inspection.
	18/02/2009	Drainage channel was observed without cover at near the works at Intake PFLR1. The Contractor was reminded was reminded to cover it properly.	The site was not observed during the site inspection.
	18/02/2009	Standing water was observed at the pit area of the concrete blocks. The Contractor was reminded to pave them properly.	The item was not rectified during the follow-up audit session.
	27/02/2009	Standing water was observed at the pit area of the concrete blocks at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to pave them properly.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.
	27/02/2009	Sediment was observed accumulated at the boundary of the access road at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to erect sand bag/concrete bund to prevent any sediment from carrying out.	The item was not rectified during the follow-up audit session.
Air Quality	11/02/2009	Dry unpaved area was observed at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to provide water-spray more frequently.	*Follow-up action was needed for the item.
	11/02/2009	Discarded cement bags were observed at near the nullah at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them.	The site was not observed during the site inspection.
	18/02/2009	Dry unpaved area was observed at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to provide water-spray more frequently.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.
	18/02/2009	Over 20 cement bags were observed partly cover at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to cover them properly to prevent dust emission.	The item was not rectified during the follow-up audit session.
	27/02/2009	Discarded cement bags were observed at Eastern Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.
Waste / Chemical Management	11/02/2009	Oil leakage was observed at the coffer dam at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them as soon as possible.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.
	11/02/2009	General refuses were observed disposed not properly at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clean them up.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.
	11/02/2009	Sediment and general refuses were observed deposited at the nullah at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to clear them.	The site was not observed during the site inspection.
	27/02/2009	Paint was observed leaking to the drainage channel at Intake W0. The Contractor was reminded to clear them properly.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.
	27/02/2009	General refuses were observed around the site at Western Portal. The Contractor was reminded to maintain the site tidiness.	*Follow-up action was needed for the item.
Reminders	04/02/2009	The Contractor was reminded of the followings: - Stockpile should be covered with tarpaulin after the works at Intake W0 and SM1 to control dust generation.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.
	04/02/2009	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 especially the Intake sites.	*Follow-up action was needed for the item.
	11/02/2009	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 especially the Intake sites.	*Follow-up action was needed for the item.
	18/02/2009	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 especially the Intake sites.	*Follow-up action was needed for the item.
	27/02/2009	The Contractor was reminded of the followings: - Properly maintain the treatment process for the silty water at Tai Hang Stream at Eastern Portal.	*Follow-up action was needed for the item.
	27/02/2009	The Contractor was reminded of the followings: - Properly maintain the silt curtain at Western Portal to ensure that the silt curtain can function properly.	Rectification/improvement was observed during the follow-up audit session.
	27/02/2009	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 especially the 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.