Environmental Team for

EP-598/2022 – Mai Po Nature Reserve

Infrastructure Upgrade Project

Monthly Environmental Monitoring and

Audit Report for July 2023

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Monthly EM&A Report – July 2023

Table of Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ...................................................................................................................... 3

1. Introduction ...................................................................................................... 3

2. Environmental Monitoring and Audit Progress ................................................................... 3

3. Breaches of Action and Limit Levels .................................................................................. 3

4. Water Quality ...................................................................................................... 3

5. Complaint Log ...................................................................................................... 4

6. Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions ...................................................... 4

7. Reporting Changes ...................................................................................................... 4

8. Future Key Issues ...................................................................................................... 4

1. INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................................ 5

1.1 Background ...................................................................................................... 5

1.2 Purpose of the report ...................................................................................................... 5

1.3 Project Organization ...................................................................................................... 6

1.4 Summary of Construction Works Undertaken During Reporting Month ............................ 7

1.5 Construction Programme ..................................................................................................... 7

1.6 Summary of EM&A Requirement ....................................................................................... 7

1.7 Status of Compliance with Environmental Permit (EP) Conditions .................................... 7

2 WATER QUALITY ................................................................................................................ 9

2.1 Monitoring Requirements .................................................................................................... 9

2.2 Monitoring Equipment .................................................................................................... 11

2.3 Monitoring Procedure .................................................................................................... 12

2.4 Data Management and QA/QC .......................................................................................... 12

2.5 Discussion and Recommendations .................................................................................... 12

2.6 Results and Observations ................................................................................................... 13

3 ENVIRONMENTAL SITE INSPECTION .................................................................................. 14

3.1 Site Audits .................................................................................................... 14

3.2 Implementation Status of Environmental Mitigation Measures ........................................ 15

4 ENVIRONMENTAL NON-COMPLIANCE ................................................................................ 16

4.1 Summary of Exceedances .................................................................................................. 16

4.2 Summary of Environmental Non-Compliance .................................................................. 16

4.3 Summary of Environmental Complaint ............................................................................. 16

4.4 Summary of Environmental Summon and Successful Prosecution ................................... 16

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5 FUTURE KEY ISSUES .............................................................................................................. 17

5.1 Key Issues in the Coming Three Months ........................................................................... 17

5.2 Monitoring Schedule for the Next Month .......................................................................... 17

6 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS ......................................................................... 18

6.1 Conclusions .................................................................................................... 18

6.2 Recommendations .................................................................................................... 18

LIST OF TABLES

Table E 1

Summary Table for EM&A Activities in the Reporting Month

Table E 2

Summary Table for Events Recorded in the Reporting Month

Table 1. 1

Key Contacts of the Project

Table 1. 2

Status of Environmental Licences, Notifications and Permits

Table 1. 3

Summary Table for Status of Compliance / Required Submission under EP

Table 2. 1

Summary of Monitoring Parameters

Table 2. 2

Water Quality Monitoring Locations

Table 2. 3

Action and Limit Levels for Water Quality

Table 2. 4

Event / Action Plan for Water Quality

Table 2. 5

Equipment Used in water impact Monitoring

Table 2. 6

Summary of exceedances of the Action Level

Table 3. 1

Observations and Follow Up Action of Site Audit

LIST OF APPENDICES

Appendix A Location of the Project

Appendix B Locations for Water Quality Monitoring

Appendix C Calibration certificates of equipment

Appendix D Environmental Monitoring Schedules

Appendix E The Graphical Presentation of Water Quality Monitoring

Appendix F The Environmental Mitigation Implementation Schedule (EMIS)

Appendix G Waste Generation in the Reporting Month

Appendix H The Summary of Exceedance Record

Appendix I Complaint Log

Appendix J Summary of Successful Prosecution

Appendix K The Tentative Construction Programmes

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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. Introduction

This is the 2nd monthly Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) Report for the Mai Po

Nature Reserve Infrastructure Upgrade Project No. EP-598/2022. This report was prepared by Ka

Shing Management Consultancy Ltd. (Ka Shing) under “Mai Po Nature Reserve Infrastructure

Upgrade Project No. EP-598/2022” (hereinafter called the “Service Contract”). This report

documents the findings of Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) work conducted from

1st to 31st July 2023.

2. Environmental Monitoring and Audit Progress

The monthly EM&A programme was undertaken by the ET in accordance with the EM&A Manual.

A summary of the monitoring and audit activities during the reporting period is presented below:

Table E 1 Summary Table for EM&A Activities in the Reporting Month

EM&A Activities

Date

Water Quality Monitoring

Please refer to the Appendix E for more details

Weekly Environmental Site

Inspection

3,11,20,25 July 2023

3. Breaches of Action and Limit Levels

Summary of the environmental exceedances of the reporting month is tabulated in Table E2.

Table E 2 Summary Table for Events Recorded in the Reporting Month

Environmental

Monitoring

Parameter

No. of non-

project

exceedances

Total No. of

non-project

exceedances

No. of

exceedances

related to the

project

Total No. of

exceedance

related to the

project

Water Quality

Turbidity

4. Water Quality

All water quality monitoring was conducted as scheduled in the reporting period. During the

reporting month, no exceedance to Action/ Limit Level of Suspended Solid, Dissolved Oxygen

and Turbidity were observed.

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5. Complaint Log

No environmental complaint was received in the reporting period.

6. Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions

No notification of summons or successful prosecutions was received in the reporting period.

7. Reporting Changes

There was no reporting change in the reporting period.

8. Future Key Issues

The major site activities for the coming three months include:

• Tower Hide – Structure building by pre-fabrication module assemble, Roof covering. Floor

slab concreting. Cladding module assembles.

• Ramp path –Footing Setting-out Form work to footing, Steel reinforcement, cast in bolt fixing,

Structure building. Wood decking installation.

• Footpath – Protection and Safety signage caution, Pedestal footing work, Pedestal installation,

Wood decking installation.

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1. INTRODUCTION

1.1 Background

1.1.1 The Mai Po Nature Reserve has served Hong Kong as one of the most valuable ecological assets

in the city, and is managed by the World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong (“WWF”). WWF

proposes to update of an existing concrete footpath of about 1.5m wide to a raised wooden

boardwalk of about 1.65m wide, construction of a new three-storey tower hide (TH2) and the

associated access wooden boardwalk of about 156m long and 1.65m wide; and construction of

a new three-storey tower hide (TH3) and the associated access wooden boardwalk of about 85m

long and 1.65m wide. The location of the Project as shown in the Appendix A of this report.

1.1.2 The project site is located in Mai Po Nature Reserve (MPNR) where has been managed by World

Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong (“WWF”) since 1984. More than 20,000 people per year

visiting the MPNR and growing in visitor numbers is anticipated. Most of the existing facilities

have been in use for more than 20 years, in order to cater for an increasing number of visitors

and providing the good condition of facilities in the future, the upgrade of infrastructure is

proposed. The WWF had completed an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and is the

Permit Holder.

1.1.3 The Project under Mai Po Nature Reserve Infrastructure Upgrade Project (Register No. AEIAR-

233/2022) is approved by the EIA report and later granted an EP. The approved EIA report

described both the construction phase and operational phase.

1.1.4 Ka Shing Management Consultancy Ltd. has been commissioned by the WWF to undertake the

assignment as the Environmental Team (ET) for the Designated Project of Mai Po Nature

Reserve Infrastructure Upgrade Project.

1.1.5 In accordance with the Project EM&A Manual requirements, water quality monitoring, and site

inspections should be covered in this Contract. Overall, the EM&A works follows the

demarcation of monitoring responsibilities.

1.2 Purpose of the report

1.2.1 This is the 2nd monthly EM&A Report which summarises the impact monitoring results and

audit findings for the EM&A programme during the reporting period from 1st to 31st July 2023.

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1.3 Project Organization

1.3.1 EM&A Organization

1.3.2 Different parties with different levels of involvement in the Project organization under EP no.:

EP-598/2022 include:

• Project Proponent – WWF Hong Kong

• Contractor– Mak Ko Kee Building Construction Ltd

• Environmental Team (ET) – Ka Shing Management Consultancy Ltd.

• Independent Environmental Checker (IEC) – Ove Arup & Partners Hong Kong Limited

1.3.3 The key personnel contact names and numbers under Mai Po Nature Reserve Infrastructure

Upgrade Project and the other contact names and numbers under WWF (Hong Kong) are

summarised in Table 1.1.

Table 1. 1 Key Contacts of the Project

Party

Role

Contact Person

Phone No.

Fax No.

WWF Hong Kong

Project Proponent

Mr. Alex WONG

2526 1011

2161 9628

Contractor

(Mak Ko Kee Building

Construction Ltd)

Site Agent

Mr. Kin Hung LAM

2649 1883

2647 7389

Ka Shing Management

Consultancy Ltd.

ETL

Ms. Joan CHOI

2618 2166

2120 7752

Ove Arup & Partners

Hong Kong Limited

IEC

Mr. Ricky CHUI

2268 3437

2268 3380

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1.4 Summary of Construction Works Undertaken During Reporting Month

1.4.1 The major site activities undertaken in the reporting month included:

• Tower Hide – Structure Building, Floor slab concreting

• Ramp path –Footing Setting-out Form work to footing, Steel reinforcement, cast in bolt fixing,

Structure building.

• Foot path - Protection and Safety signage caution, Pedestal footing work, Pedestal installation,

Wood decking installation.

1.5 Construction Programme

1.5.1 A copy of Contractors’ construction programmes is provided in Appendix K.

1.5.2 A summary of the relevant permits, licences, and/or notifications on environmental protection

for this Project is presented in Table 1.2.

Table 1. 2 Status of Environmental Licences, Notifications and Permits

Permit / Licence No.

Valid Period

Status

From

1. Environmental Permit (EP)

EP-598/2022

16 Feb 2022

N/A

Valid

2. Air Pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation

493298

02 Jun 2023

N/A

Notified

1.6 Summary of EM&A Requirement

1.6.1 The EM&A programme requires water quality monitoring as well as environmental site audits.

The EM&A requirements are described in the following sections, including:

⚫

All monitoring parameters;

⚫

Action and Limit levels for all environmental parameters;

⚫

Event / Action Plans;

⚫

Environmental mitigation measures, as recommended in the Project EIA study final report;

and

⚫

Environmental requirements in contract documents.

1.7 Status of Compliance with Environmental Permit (EP) Conditions

1.7.1 The status of statutory environmental compliance with the EP conditions under the

EIAO, submission status under the EP and implementation status of mitigation

measures are presented in Table 1.3:

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Table 1. 3 Summary Table for Status of Compliance / Required Submission under EP

EP Conditions

Submission

Status

1.12

Notification of Commencement Date of

Construction

Deposit

2.1

Employment of Environmental Team (ET)

Deposit

2.4

Employment of IEC

Deposit

2.7

Employment of Qualified Ecologist

Qualified Ecologists have

been employed to carry out

work relating to ecological

aspects

2.8

Submission of Environmental Permit (EP)

Submission Schedule

Deposit

2.9

Submission of Tree Pruning or Felling Plan

Deposit

2.11

Submission of Egretry Mitigation Measures

Plan

Deposit

2.13

Submission of Method Statement and

Management Plan for the Design and

Construction of the Wooden Boardwalk

Deposit

2.14

Submission of Water Quality Mitigation

Measures Plan

Deposit

2.15

Measures to Mitigate Ecological Impacts for

water birds and wetland-dependent species

Under implementation

2.16

Measures to Mitigate Ecological Impacts for

roost and pre-roost sites of Collared Crow and

ardeid

Under implementation

3.2(i)

Conducting baseline environmental monitoring

Deposit

3.2(ii)

Conducting impact monitoring

On-going

3.2(iii)

carrying out remedial actions described in the

Event/Action Plans of the EM&A Manual

Under implementation

3.2(iv)

Logging and keeping records of the details of

conducting baseline and impact monitoring

Under implementation

3.3

Submission of copy of Baseline Monitoring

Report

Deposit

3.4

Submission of copy of Monthly EM&A Report

On-going

4.1

Submission of electronic copies of the Baseline

Monitoring Report and Monthly EM&A

Reports

Submitted

4.2

Internet address of a dedicated web site

Submitted

4.3

The Internet website is user-friendly for the

public access

On-going

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2 WATER QUALITY

2.1 Monitoring Requirements

2.1.1 The Environmental Monitoring and Audit requirements are set out in the approved EM&A

Manual. Water quality was identified as key environmental issues during the construction

phase. A summary of the requirements (Monitoring Parameters, Time and Frequency) for

conducting impact water quality monitoring is presented in the sub-sections below.

Table 2. 1 Summary of Monitoring Parameters

Environmental

Aspect

Parameters

Frequency and period

Water Quality

• Water depth

• pH

• Temperature in

• Salinity in mg/L

• Turbidity in NTU

• Dissolved Oxygen (DO) in %

saturation and mg/L

• Suspended Solids (SS) in mg/L

• Oil and Grease (O&G) in mg/L

3 times per week, with

a minimum interval of

36 hours, when

foundation works are

carried out at TH2 and

TH3

2.1.2 According to the approved EM&A Manual, water quality monitoring should be performed at

designated monitoring stations. Layout plans showing the approved monitoring locations are

attached in Appendix B. Details regarding the two designated water quality monitoring

stations are shown in Table 2.2 below:

Table 2. 2 Water Quality Monitoring Locations

LOCATION

EASTING

NORTHING

Sluice Gate 7

822107

839868

Sluice Gate 19

821344

838681

2.1.3 Precautionary monitoring results shall be evaluated against Action and Limit levels shown in

Table 2.3, with action being taken as per the Event/Action Plan shown in Table 2.4 where

necessary. Please note that the Event/Action Plan relates only to exceedances that are

directly attributable to the construction works of this Project, over which the installation

contractor has control. The advice of the IEC shall be sought in case of any concern.

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Table 2. 3 Action and Limit Levels for Water Quality

Parameter

Performance

Criteria

Monitoring Location

Sluice Gate 7

Sluice Gate 19

Dissolved Oxygen (mg/L)

Action Level

2.85

2.47

Limit Level

2.83

2.45

Suspended Solids (mg/L)

Action Level

99.6

120.3

Limit Level

107.9

121.7

Turbidity (NTU)

Action Level

47.1

122.2

Limit Level

47.2

122.8

Table 2. 4 Event / Action Plan for Water Quality

EVENT

CONTRACTOR / ET

IEC

Action

Repeat sampling event.

Discuss with

Discuss with IEC on

Level

Inform EPD and AFCD and

Contractor/ET on the

the proposed

Exceedance

confirm notification of the

mitigation measures

mitigation measures;

non-compliance in

Review proposals on

Make agreement on

writing.

mitigation measures

the mitigation

Discuss with contractor

submitted by Contractor

measures to be

and the IEC the most

and advise the ER

implemented;

appropriate method of

accordingly.

Assess the

reducing water quality

Assess the effectiveness

effectiveness of the

pollution during

of the implemented

implemented

construction and agree

mitigation measures.

with EPD.

Repeat measurements

after implementation of

mitigation for

confirmation of

compliance.

If non-compliance

continues, increase

measures in Step 3 and

repeat measurement in

Step 4. If non-compliance

occurs a third time,

suspend construction

works and continue

sampling until normal

water quality resumes.

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EVENT

CONTRACTOR / ET

IEC

Limit Level

Suspend construction works

Undertake Steps 1-3

Exceedance

and undertake Steps 1-4

immediately

immediately and consider

immediately. Construction

and instruct, if necessary,

works should only continue

the Contractor to slow

when the water quality shows

down or to stop all or

compliance again.

part of the construction

works until no

exceedance of Limit level.

2.2 Monitoring Equipment

2.2.1 DO and water temperature should be measured in-situ by a DO/temperature meter. The

equipment should be portable and weather proof using a DC power source. It should have a

membrane electrode with automatic temperature compensation complete with a cable. The

equipment should be capable of measuring:

• A DO level in the range of 0-20 mg/l and 0-200% saturation; and

• A temperature of between 0 and 45 degrees Celsius.

2.2.2 A portable pH meter capable of measuring a range between 0.0 and 14.0 should be provided

to measure pH under the specified conditions (e.g., Orion Model 250A or an approved similar

instrument) according to the Standard Methods, APHA.

2.2.3 Turbidity should be measured in situ by the nephelometric method. The instrument should be

portable and weatherproof using a DC power source complete with cable, sensor and

comprehensive operation manuals. The equipment should be capable of measuring turbidity

between 0-1000 NTU.

2.2.4 A water sampler, consisting of a transparent PVC or glass cylinder of a capacity of not less

than two litres which can be effectively sealed with cups at both ends should be used.

2.2.5 In-situ monitoring instruments should be checked, calibrated and certified by a laboratory

accredited under HOKLAS or other international accreditation scheme before use, and

subsequently re-calibrated at 3 monthly intervals.

2.2.6 Equipment used in water quality monitoring is summarized in Table below. Calibration

certificates of equipment used are attached in Appendix C.

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Table 2. 5 Equipment Used in water impact Monitoring

Environmental Aspect

Equipment

Model

Serial number

Water Quality

Multifunctional Meter

Pro DSS

18E105421

2.3 Monitoring Procedure

2.3.1 Field measurement procedures for each set of the water quality measurement are as follows:

i. The DO probe of the multifunctional meter (Model Pro DSS) is checked by wet bulb

method; the pH and turbidity probes are checked against standard solutions. Record the

checking result;

ii. Record the field condition including weather conditions and any other potential source

of interference;

iii. Lower the water sampler into water body and rinse it with water in the target water body;

iv. Fill the water sampler until adequate sample is collected. Replicate sample at each

monitoring location is required;

v. Rinse the bottles by the sample before transferring samples into containing bottles;

vi. Rinse the probe of multifunctional meter (Model Pro DSS) with distilled water;

vii. Measure and record temperature, turbidity, pH value and DO of each bottle of sample;

viii. Bottles containing sample is stored temporarily in insulation box with ice until reaching

the HOKLAS laboratory (ETS-Testconsult Ltd).

ix. The QA/QC details shall be in accordance with the requirements of HOKLAS.

2.3.2 The water samples shall be delivered to a HOKLAS laboratory as soon as possible for

analysis, which shall start the next working day after the collection of samples. Analyses shall

follow standard methods as described in APHA Standard Methods for the Examination of

Water and Wastewater, 19th Edition, unless otherwise specified (APHA 2540D for SS and

APHA 5520C for O&G). The QA/QC details shall be in accordance with the requirements

of HOKLAS.

2.4 Data Management and QA/QC

2.4.1 The impact monitoring data were handled by the ET’s in-house data recording and

management system. Laboratory responsible for laboratory analysis would follow QA/QC

requirements as set out under HOKLAS scheme.

2.5 Discussion and Recommendations

2.5.1 The monitoring of water quality was conducted during typical wet season in Hong Kong.

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2.5.2 Review of the conditions may need to be conducted regularly, in particular during weather

condition changes. If the changes in baseline conditions are evident, the environmental

performance criteria should be re-established by agreement of the ER and IEC and submitted

to EPD for endorsement.

2.6 Results and Observations

2.6.1 All water quality monitoring was conducted as scheduled in the reporting month. The

water quality monitoring schedule for this reporting month is shown in Appendix D.

2.6.2 The monitoring results and graphical presentation of water quality monitoring at the

monitoring stations are shown in Appendix E.

2.6.3 During the reporting month, no exceedances to Action/ Limit Level of Dissolved Oxygen,

Suspended Solids and Turbidity were observed. Detail is summarized as below:

Table 2. 6 Summary of exceedances of the Action Level

Environmental

Monitoring

Parameter

No. of non-project

exceedances

Total No. of

non-project

exceedances

Water Quality

Turbidity

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3 ENVIRONMENTAL SITE INSPECTION

3.1 Site Audits

3.1.1 Site audits were carried out by ET on weekly basis to monitor the timely implementation of

proper environmental management practices and mitigation measures on the Contract site.

3.1.2 Site audits were conducted by ET with the representative of the client’s Representative and

the Contractor on 3, 20 July 2023 in the reporting month. Joint site audits with the

representative of the Client representative, the Contractor and IEC were carried out on 11

and 25 July 2023.

3.1.3 During site inspections in the reporting month, no non-compliance was identified. The

observations and recommendations made during the audit sessions are summarised in Table

3.1.

Table 3. 1 Observations and Follow Up Action of Site Audit

Parameters

Date

Observations

Follow Up Action

Air Quality

11/07/2023

The NRMM label for the

generator is missing. Please ensure the

label is properly demonstrated.

The NRMM labels are

displayed on the generator.

Construction

Noise Impact

11/07/2023

The QPME label for the

generator is missing. Please ensure the

label is properly demonstrated.

The QPME labels are

displayed on the generator.

Water Quality

03/07/2023

Tarpaulin covering the perimeter bund to

prevent construction site runoff leakage

through sand bags.

Tarpaulin covering the bund to

construction site runoff leakage

through sand bags.

03/07/2023

A perimeter bund will be constructed

around the work sites for TH2 and TH3 to

ensure that any runoff generated from

within these sites is discharged only into

the adjacent drained geiwai.

A perimeter bund has

constructed around the work

sites for TH2 and TH3 to ensure

that any runoff generated from

within these sites is discharged

only into the adjacent drained

geiwai.

11/07/2023

During re-fueling, drip trays shall be

provided at any fuel connection point.

Any spilled fuel shall be collected and

taken off-site for proper treatment

disposal.

The fuel bottle was removed.

20/07/2023

Incomplete/damaged perimeter bund were

found on sites (TH2 & TH3)

All damages on 2m-high opaque

screen were fixed.

Waste/

Chemical

Management

No environmental deficiency was

identified during the reporting month.

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Parameters

Date

Observations

Follow Up Action

Landscape and

Visual

No environmental deficiency was

identified during the reporting month.

Ecology

11/07/2023

Install a 2m-high solid, opaque screen

around works areas.

The defect on the screen was

fixed.

20/07/2023

Damages on perimeter screen (both TH2

& TH3) were found after typhoon.

Damages / Incompletion on

tarpaulin covered perimeter

bunds (TH2 &TH3). Sand bund

was reinstated at the Entrance of

TH2.

25/07/2023

Perimeter screen of TH2 is under

modification

The modification of 2m-high

opaque screen is completed.

Permit

/Licences

25/07/2023

No environmental deficiency was

identified during the reporting month.

Others

No environmental deficiency was

identified during the reporting month.

3.2 Implementation Status of Environmental Mitigation Measures

3.2.1 According to the EIA Report, Environmental Permit and the EM&A Manual of the Project,

the mitigation measures detailed in the documents are recommended to be implemented

during the construction phase. An updated summary of the Environmental Mitigation

Implementation Schedule (EMIS) is provided in Appendix F.

3.2.2 During site inspections in the reporting month, the Contractor’s readiness with the mitigation

measures against dust emission was found generally satisfactory despite some

observations/recommendations as detailed above were raised.

3.2.3 Waste generated from this Project includes inert C&D materials and non-inert C&D materials.

Non-inert C&D materials are made up of general refuse and waste that cannot be reused or

recycled and has to be disposed of at the designated landfill sites. The amount of wastes

generated by the construction works of the Project during the reporting month is shown in

Appendix G.

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4 ENVIRONMENTAL NON-COMPLIANCE

4.1 Summary of Exceedances

4.1.1 All water quality monitoring was conducted as scheduled in the reporting period. During

the reporting month, no exceedance to Action/ Limit Level of Suspended Solid, Dissolved

Oxygen and Turbidity were observed.

4.1.2 Should the monitoring results of the environmental monitoring parameters at any designated

monitoring stations indicate that the Action / Limit Levels are exceeded which are suspected

to be project related events, the actions in accordance with the Event and Action Plans will

be carried out. The summary of exceedance record in reporting month is shown in Appendix

4.2 Summary of Environmental Non-Compliance

4.2.1 No environmental non-compliance was recorded in the reporting month.

4.3 Summary of Environmental Complaint

4.3.1 In accordance with the EM&A Manual, complaints should be referred to the ET for action.

During the complaint investigation works, the ET and IEC as established according to EP

can carry out Ad-hoc site inspections to identify the source of the complaint, review the

effectiveness of the Contractor’s remedial measures and the updated situation once received

the complaint. In addition, additional monitoring and audit can also be arranged immediately

to verify the situation if necessary. ET and IEC will also oversee the circumstances that

leading to the complaint do not recur. Moreover, ET and IEC can cooperate efficiently with

the Contractor on site for completion of the investigation.

4.3.2 There was no environmental complaint received in the reporting month.

4.4 Summary of Environmental Summon and Successful Prosecution

4.4.1 There was no successful environmental prosecution or notification of summons received

since the Project commencement.

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5 FUTURE KEY ISSUES

5.1 Key Issues in the Coming Three Months

5.1.1 The tentative construction programmes for the Project are provided in Appendix K. The

major construction activities undertaken in the coming three months will include:

• Tower Hide – Structure building by pre-fabrication module assemble, Roof covering.

Floor slab concreting. Cladding module assembles.

• Ramp path –Footing Setting-out Form work to footing, Steel reinforcement, cast in bolt

fixing, Structure building. Wood decking installation.

• Footpath – Protection and Safety signage caution, Pedestal footing work, Pedestal

installation, Wood decking installation.

5.1.2 With reference to the tentative construction programmes including the indication of coming

three months construction site activities in Appendix K, potential environmental impacts

arising from the above construction activities are mainly associated with water quality,

waste management, landscape and visual and ecology. The foreseeable environmental

impacts were taken into consideration of the planned mitigation measures in the coming

months.

5.2 Monitoring Schedule for the Next Month

5.2.1 The tentative environmental monitoring schedule for the next month is shown in Appendix

WWF Hong Kong

Environmental Team for

EP-598/2022 – Mai Po Nature Reserve Infrastructure Upgrade Project

Monthly EM&A Report – July 2023

6 CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

6.1 Conclusions

6.1.1 This Monthly EM&A Report presents the EM&A work undertaken in July 2023 in

accordance with EM&A Manual.

6.1.2 Environmental site inspections were conducted on 3,11,20,25 July 2023 by ET in the

reporting month. No environmental non-compliance was recorded in the reporting month.

6.1.3 No environmental complaint, notification of summons or successful prosecutions was

received in the reporting month.

6.1.4 The ET would keep track on the EM&A programme to ensure compliance of environmental

requirements and the proper implementation of all necessary mitigation measures.

6.2 Recommendations

6.2.1 According to the environmental audits performed in the reporting month, the following

recommendations were made:

1. Water Impact

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To keep tarpaulin covering the bund to construction site runoff leakage through sand bags;

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To maintain perimeter bund around the work sites (TH2 &TH3) to ensure that any runoff

generated from within these sites is discharged only into the adjacent drained geiwai;

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Repair all damages on 2m-high opaque screen; and

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The fuel bottle was removed.

2. Ecology

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Repair screen defects;

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Damages / Incompletion on tarpaulin covered perimeter bunds (TH2 &TH3). Sand bund was

reinstated at the Entrance of TH2; and

⚫

Complete the modification of 2m-high opaque screen.

3. Noise

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To check the QPME labels are displayed on the generator.

4. Air Quality

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To check the NRMM labels are displayed on the generator.