Contract No: HK/2011/07

Wanchai Development Phase II and Central Wanchai Bypass

Sampling, Field Measurement and Testing Work (Stage 2)

Environmental Permit no. EP-356/2009,

Further Evironmental permit nos. fep-02/356/2009, FEP-03/356/2009, Fep-04/356/2009, fep-05/356/2009,

Fep-06/356/2009 and FEP-07/356/2009

Quarterly Environmental Monitoring

and Audit Report

- June 2014 to August 2014 -

CLIENTS:	PREPARED BY:
Civil Engineering and Development Department and Highways Department	Lam Geotechnics Limited 11/F Centre Point 181-185 Gloucester Road, Wanchai, H.K. Telephone: (852) 2882-3939 Facsimile: (852) 2882-3331 E-mail: info@lamenviro.com Website: http://www.lamenviro.com
	CHECKED by:
	Raymond Dai Environmental Team Leader
	DATE:
	22 September 2014

Table of contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY. 4

1. Introduction. 13

1.1 Scope of the Report 13

1.2 Structure of the Report 13

2. Project Background. 14

2.1 Background. 14

2.2 Scope of the Project and Site Description. 14

2.3 Division of the Project Responsibility. 15

2.4 Project Organization and Contact Personnel 16

2.5 Principal Work and Activities. 19

3. Monitoring Requirements. 23

3.1. Noise Monitoring. 23

3.2. Air Monitoring. 25

3.3 Water Quality Monitoring. 27

4. Monitoring Results. 33

4.1. Noise Monitoring Results. 33

4.2. Real Time Noise Monitoring Results. 35

4.3. Air Monitoring Results. 37

4.4 Water Monitoring Results. 38

4.5 Waste Monitoring Results. 44

5. Compliance Audit. 50

5.1. Noise Monitoring. 50

5.2. Real-time Noise Monitoring. 50

5.3. Air Monitoring. 50

5.4. Water Quality Monitoring. 50

5.5. Site Audit 52

5.6. Review of the Reasons for and the Implications of Non-compliance. 52

5.7. Summary of action taken in the event of and follow-up on non-compliance. 52

6. Complaints, Notification of Summons and Prosecution. 53

7. Cumulative Construction Impact due to the Concurrent Projects. 56

8. Conclusion. 57

lIST OF TABLES

Table I Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2009/01

Table II Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2009/02

Table III Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/15

Table IV Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2010/06

Table V Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/19

Table VI Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2012/08

Table VII Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2010/08

Table 2.1 Schedule 2 Designated Projects under this Project

Table 2.2 Details of Individual Contracts under the Project

Table 2.3 Contact Details of Key Personnel

Table 2.4 Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2009/01

Table 2.5 Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2009/02

Table 2.6 Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/15

Table 2.7 Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2010/06

Table 2.8 Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/19

Table 2.9 Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2012/08

Table 2.10 Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2010/08

Table 3.1 Noise Monitoring Stations

Table 3.2 Real Time Noise Monitoring Station

Table 3.3 Air Monitoring Stations

Table 3.4 Marine Water Quality Stations for Water Quality Monitoring

Table 3.5 Marine Water Quality Monitoring Frequency and Parameters

Table 3.6 Marine Water Quality Stations for Enhanced Water Quality Monitoring

Table 4.1 Noise Monitoring Station for Contract nos. HK/2009/01 and HK/2009/02 and HK/2010/06

Table 4.2 Noise Monitoring Station for Contract nos. HY/2009/15

Table 4.3 Noise Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/19

Table 4.4 Real Time Noise Monitoring Station for Contract no. HY/2009/11 and HY/2009/19

Table 4.5 Real Time Noise Monitoring Station for Contract no. HY/2009/19

Table 4.6 Air Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HK/2009/01

Table 4.7 Air Monitoring Station for Contract no. HK/2009/02

Table 4.8 Air Monitoring Station for Contract no. HY/2009/15

Table 4.9 Air Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/19

Table 4.10 Water Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/11

Table 4.11 Water Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HK/2009/01

Table 4.12 Water Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HK/2009/02

Table 4.13 Water Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HK/2010/06

Table 4.15 Water Monitoring Stations for Contract no. HY/2009/19

Table 4.15a Summary of Enhanced Dissolved Oxygen Monitoring Exceedances in Reporting period

Table 4.16 Summary of Water Quality Monitoring Exceedances in Reporting period

Table 4.18 Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HK/2009/01

Table 4.19 Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HK/2009/02

Table 4.20 Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2009/15

Table 4.21 Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HK/2010/06

Table 4.22 Details of Waste Disposal for Contract no. HY/2009/19

Table 5.1 Summary of Water Quality Monitoring Exceedances in Reporting period

Table 5.1a Summary of Enhanced Dissolved Oxygen Monitoring Exceedances in Reporting period

Table 6.1 Cumulative Statistics on Complaints

Table 6.2 Cumulative Statistics on Successful Prosecutions

lIST OF FIGUREs

Figure 2.1 Project Layout

Figure 2.2 Project Organization Chart

Figure 3.1 Locations of Environmental Monitoring Stations

lIST OF APPENDIces

Appendix 2.1 Environmental Mitigation Implementation Schedule

Appendix 3.1 Action and Limit Level

Appendix 4.1 Noise Monitoring Graphical Presentations

Appendix 4.2 Air Quality Monitoring Graphical Presentations

Appendix 4.3 Water Quality Monitoring Graphical Presentations

Appenidx 4.3a Additional Dissolved Oxygen Monitoring Results

Appendix 4.4 Real-time Noise Monitoring Results and Graphical Presentations

Appendix 5.1 Event Action Plans

Appendix 6.1 Complaint Log

Appendix 7.1 Construction Programme of Individual Contracts

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1. This is the Quarterly Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) Report – June 2014 to August 2014 prepared for the Project of Wan Chai Development Phase II and Central-Wanchai Bypass under Environmental Permit no. EP-356/2009 and Further Environmental permit nos. FEP-02/356/2009, FEP-03/356/2009, FEP-04/356/2009, FEP-05/356/2009, FEP-06/356/2009 and FEP-07/356/2009. This report presents the environmental monitoring and audit findings and information during the period from June 2014 to August 2014. The cut-off date of reporting is at 27^th of each reporting period.

Construction Activities for the Reported Period

2. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HK/2009/01 are summarized as below:

Table I Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2009/01

June 2014	July 2014	August 2014
Ÿ Ongoing demolition work of the exiting Expo Drive East Bridge Ÿ Ongoing work on UU diversion at Expo Drive East Bridge Ÿ Ongoing structure works for Stage 1 tunnel Ÿ Ongoing Stage 2 excavation Ÿ Installation of pre-bored H-piles at HKCEC water channel Ÿ Construction of D-wall Ÿ Ongoing mainlaying work on discharge cooling and saltwater Ÿ Ongoing rectification work Ÿ Demolition work of exiting HKCEC pump house	Ÿ Rock trimming works	Ÿ Rock trimming works

3. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HK/2009/02 are summarized as below:

Table II Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2009/02

June 2014	July 2014	August 2014
Ÿ Road works between Expo Drive and Expo Drive East Ÿ Backfilling work Ÿ Installation and testing of AVR Ÿ Defect rectification works in WSD Salt Water Pumping Station Ÿ ABWF Works( Completion of fender system panels installation) Ÿ E&M Works for instance fire services ducting and cabling works Ÿ VSD installation and testing of movable ramp and life cage Ÿ Ongoing capping beam construction Ÿ Removal of marine mud at WCR2 Ÿ Erection of Bridge 3 Ÿ Modification of D-Wall for Bridge 2 Ÿ Delivery of fabricated temp bridges	Ÿ Road works between Expo Drive and Expo Drive East Ÿ Backfilling work Ÿ Defect rectification works in WSD Salt Water Pumping Station Ÿ ABWF Works in Section VIIIA Ÿ E&M Works for instance fire services ducting and cabling works Ÿ Capping beam construction Ÿ Installation of seawall block Ÿ Removal of marine mud and reclamation at WCR2 Ÿ Temporary drainage construction Ÿ Concrete decking	Ÿ Road works Ÿ Connection works of temporary sewage pipe Ÿ Lighting installation Ÿ Granolithic finishing Ÿ Reclamation at WCR2 Ÿ Excavation works Ÿ Construction of at-grade road

4. Contract no. HY/2009/15 was commenced on 10 November 2010. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HY/2009/15 are summarized as below:

Table III Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/15

June 2014	July 2014	August 2014
· EVA construction at Eastern Breakwater · Reinstatement of Eastern Breakwater · Removal of Seawall Blocks at TS2, TPCWAE & TS4 · Demolition of D-Wall at TS2, TPCWAE & TS4 · Maintenance dredging	· EVA construction at Eastern Breakwater · Reinstatement of Eastern Breakwater · Removal of Seawall Blocks at TS2, TPCWAE & TS4 · Demolition of D-Wall at TS2, TPCWAE & TS4 · Maintenance dredging	· EVA construction at Eastern Breakwater · Reinstatement of Eastern Breakwater · Removal of Seawall Blocks at TPCWAE & TS4 · Demolition of D-Wall at TS2, TPCWAE & TS4 · Underwater Cutting of Temporary Diaphragm Walls at TS2, TS4 and TPCWAE

5. Contract no. HK/2010/06 was commenced on 22 March 2011. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HK/2010/06 are summarized as below:

Table IV Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2010/06

June 2014	July 2014	August 2014
Ÿ Nil	Ÿ Nil	Ÿ Nil

6. Contract no. HY/2009/19 was commenced on 24 March 2011. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HY/2009/19 are summarized as below:

Table V Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/19

June 2014	July 2014	August 2014
Ÿ Road works at Watson Road Ÿ Bored piling (Land) Ÿ Removal/Installation of strut at ELS Ÿ Construction of Dolphin Cap Ÿ ELS for Cut &Cover Tunnel and EVB Ÿ Laying of 1500f pipe Ÿ Launching of segments Ÿ Extraction of temporary pile from marine section Ÿ Construction of bridge TA1 Ÿ Pre-bored H-pile for Admin. Building continue Ÿ U-beam installation continue Ÿ Parapet construction continue Ÿ Wing slab extension for segment continue Ÿ Construction of TD bridge continue Ÿ Construction of Bridge E Ÿ Construction of Bride F4 and F5	Ÿ Construction of Dolphin Cap Ÿ Extraction of temporary pile from marine section	Ÿ Construction of Dolphin Cap

7. Contract no. HK/2012/08 was commenced on 5 March 2013. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HK/2012/08 are summarized as below:

Table VI Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2012/08

June 2014	July 2014	August 2014
Ÿ ELS for box culvert La at Lung King Street Ÿ Filling for seawall rock mound formation Ÿ Filling for reclamation Ÿ Dredging	Ÿ ELS for box culvert La at Lung King Street Ÿ Filling for seawall rock mound formation Ÿ Filling for reclamation	Ÿ ELS for box culvert La at Lung King Street Ÿ Filling for seawall rock mound formation Ÿ Filling for reclamation Ÿ Dredging

8. Contract no. HY/2010/08 was commenced on 21 March 2013. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HY/2010/08 are summarized as below:

Table VII Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2010/08

June 2014	July 2014	August 2014
Ÿ Rock filling works (works cease on 8^th Feb. 2014)	Ÿ Rock filling works (works cease on 8^th Feb. 2014) Ÿ Dredging works	Ÿ Rock filling works Ÿ Dredging works Ÿ Seawall blocks installation

Noise Monitoring

9. Noise monitoring during day time and evening time were conducted at the M1a, M2b, M3a, M4b, M5b and M6 on a weekly basis in the reporting period. The Action and Limit level exceedances recorded in the reporting period are listed below. Investigation found that exceedances were not related to the Project. Investigation found that exceedances were not related to the Project.
10. No action and four limit level exceedances at M6 – HK Baptist Church Henrietta Secondary School were recorded on 5, 10, 17 and 25 June 2014 in June reporting month. The exceedances were concluded as non-project related.
11. One limit level exceedance at M2b – Noon Day Gun Area was recorded on 24 June 2014 in June reporting month. The exceedance was concluded as project related.
12. No action and limit level exceedance was recorded in July reporting month.
13. One limit level exceedance at M6 – HK Baptist Church Henrietta Secondary School was recorded on 28 July 2014 in August reporting month. The exceedance was concluded as non-project related.
14. One limit level exceedance at M2b – Noon Day Gun Area was recorded on 5 August 2014 in August reporting month. The exceedance was concluded as project related.

Real-time Noise Monitoring

15. As the land-based piling and filling works- DP3 at Tin Hau had been completed on 3 September 2012 and confirmed by RSS, the real-time noise monitoring results at FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitfield Depot was excluded under EP-356/2009 since 28 November 2012.
16. Real-time noise monitoring at FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitefield Depot and Oil Street Community Centre have been commenced on 5 October 2010 for the filling works of Contract no. HY/2009/11.
17. Real-time noise monitoring at FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitefield Depot commenced external wall renovation since 1 June 2012
18. Oil Street Community Liaison Centre was confirmed to be demolished in mid-October by CWB RSS. This presented a need for relocation of RTN2 – Oil Street Community Liaison Centre. After liaison with Hong Kong Electric, permission was granted on 21 Sep 2012 for real time noise monitoring set up at City Garden Electric Centre (RTN2a – Electric Centre), which is a representative of the noise sensitive receiver City Garden. The real-time noise monitoring at RTN2-Oil Street Community Liaison Centre has been relocated to City Garden Electric Centre (RTN2a- Electric Centre) on 5 Oct 2012. The baseline noise level of RTN2a will adopt the results derived from the baseline noise monitoring conducted in Electric Centre from 4 December 2009 to 17 December 2009.
19. No project related exceedance was recorded in June, July and August 2014 reporting months at RTN2a-Hong Kong Electric Centre during this reporting quarter.

Air Quality Monitoring

20. Due to extension of site boundary by contractor of HY/2009/19, location of air monitoring station CMA1b – Oil Street Community Liaison Centre has been finely adjusted on 21 April 2012.
21. The location ID of air monitoring station CMA1b was updated as Oil Street Site Office in April 2013.
22. 1hr and 24hr TSP monitoring were conducted at CMA1b, CMA2a, CMA3a, CMA4a, CMA5a and CMA6a in the reporting period.
23. The odour patrol along the odour route with 7 sniffing locations was conducted by a qualified odour patrol member on 8 July 2014, 22 July 2014, 5 July 2014 and 19 August 2014 at the concerned hours (afternoon for higher daily temperature).
24. No action and limit level exceedance was recorded in reporting period.

Water Quality Monitoring

25. Due to the hoisting of strong wind signal No. 3 on 18 July 2014, water quality monitoring on 18 July 2014 during both flood and ebb tides were cancelled in July reporting month.
26. Due to the hoisting of amber rainstorm warning signal, the following water quality monitoring events were cancelled in August reporting month.

WQM during flood tide was cancelled on 1 August 2014

WQM during ebb tide was cancelled on 13 August 2014

27. WQM during ebb tide was cancelled on 20 August 2014
28. Water quality monitoring was conducted at 11 monitoring stations namely WSD9, WSD17, WSD19, C1, C7, P1, P3, P4, P5 and RW21-P789 during the reporting period.
29. As advised by WDII RSS, the pump station for WSD21 pump house relocation was implemented with respect to HK/2009/02 since 6 March 2014, according to the EM&A Manual the monitoring station WSD21 was relocated to RW21-P789 from 12 March 2014 accordingly.
30. Due to the Amber Rainstorm signal was hoisted on 31 March 2014, water quality monitoring at ebb tide were cancelled.
31. Action and Limit level of water quality monitoring was transited from dry season to wet season from 1 April 2014.
32. Due to sealing of sampling point at water quality monitoring station P3 during ebb tide 21 May 2014, water quality monitoring at P3 during ebb tide were cancelled.
33. Due to sealing of sampling point at water quality monitoring station P3, P4 and P5 during ebb tide 23 May 2014, water quality monitoring at P3, P4 and P5 during ebb tide were cancelled.
34. According to CWB RSS, oil dispersion at the culvert outfall location at SW corner of CBTS was observed on 6, 22, 24 and 28 Feb 2014. An ICC case (ICC ref: 2-92821253) regarding the above issue was lodged by CWB RSS team to request for follow-up action by relevant departments.
35. Another oil dispersion at the culvert outfall location at Ex-Cargo handling area was observed on 28 Feb 2014 by CWB RSS. An ICC case (ICC ref: 2-125779508) regarding the above observation was lodged by CWB RSS team to request for follow-up action by relevant departments.
36. Since marine dredging works was commenced under contract HK/2012/08. The respective water quality monitoring station WSD19, P1, P3, P4, and P5 have been started under contract HK/2012/08 September 2013.
37. As confirmed by CWB RSS, the marine pilling works under contract HY/2009/19 was confirmed completed by 4 March 2013. The water quality monitoring at the respective monitoring stations C8 and C9 were temporarily suspended since 30 March 2013.
38. WQM events on 22 April 2013 at monitoring stations C2, C3, C4e and C4w were temporarily suspended. Upon confirmation with WDII RSS and the IEC, water quality monitoring at relocated intakes monitoring location P1, P3, P4 and P5 were commenced since 24 April 2013.
39. There were 2 action level of DO and no limit level exceedance recorded in June reporting month. Investigation found that the exceedances were not related to Project works.
40. No action and limit level exceedance was recorded in July reporting month.
41. There were no action level and 1 limit level exceedance of turbidity recorded in August reporting month. Investigation found that the exceedance was not related to Project works.
42. Enhanced DO monitoring at 4 monitoring stations in Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter and Ex-Public Cargo Works Area was conducted three days per week during the reporting period.
43. There were no action level exceedances and 12 limit level exceedances of enhanced dissolved oxygen recorded in June reporting month. Investigation found that the exceedances are not related to the Project works.
44. There were no action level exceedances and 8 limit level exceedances of enhanced dissolved oxygen recorded in July reporting month. Investigation found that the exceedances are not related to the Project works.
45. There were 1 action level exceedance and 13 limit level exceedances of enhanced dissolved oxygen recorded in August reporting month. Investigation found that the exceedances are not related to the Project works.
46. In response to the Condition 2.18 of the Environmental Permit no. EP-356/2009 requiring that a silt curtain / impermeable barrier system be installed to channel water discharge flow from Culvert L to locations outside the embayment area, a proposed replacement of the requirement with additional dissolved oxygen monitoring has been conducted at three monitoring stations, namely A, B and C between the eastern seawall of Central Reclamation Phase III and the HKCEC Extension since November 2011 under EP-356/2009 so that DO level between the eastern seawall of Central Reclamation Phase II and the HKCEC extension could be continuously monitored.
47. Based on the joint inspection on 4 Jan 2012 for the NPR area, the 4-week water quality monitoring at WSD9, WSD10, WSD15, WSD17, C8, C9 to confirm no water deterioration with respect to NPR was commenced since 7 Jan 2012 and was completed on 6 Feb 2012 water quality monitoring.
48. Water quality monitoring at WSD10 and WSD15 will be temporary suspended while water quality monitoring at WSD9 and WSD17 was implemented with respect to HK/2009/02 from 8 Feb 12 onwards;
49. Water quality monitoring at C8 and C9 have been implemented with respect to HY/2009/19 since the marine bore piling work started on 28 Jan 12.
50. Due to the marine piling under Contract no. HY/2009/19 was completed on 4 March 2013, the temporary suspension of impact water quality monitoring at C8 and C9 from 4 March 2013 have been monitored for 4-week period after the completion of marine works to confirm no water deterioration.
51. Based on the safety concern when external façade refurbishment was conducted by contractor employed by Provident Centre (C9) between 9 January 2012 to 30 July 2012 which caused to the inaccessibility of sampling either land and marine since 3 Feb 2012, there is a fine adjustment of the sampling location of water quality monitoring at C9 since 10 March 2012 to the closest accessible point prior to the completion of the external façade refurbishment work.
52. With respect to the trial dredging at WCR2 was scheduled on 20, 22, 24, 25 March and 1, 3 , 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20 Apr and 3 May 2012, on-going water quality monitoring results at WSD21 during this period was checked and indicated that there was no contribution due to the trial dredging operation.  Enhanced review of water quality around WCR2 was also implemented and no deterioration in the water quality was observed.
53. Due to the access of water monitoring station at WSD19 was blocked by LCSD construction works from 3 April 2012 to 2 May 2012 and lead to the inaccessibility of sampling either land and marine, there is a fine adjustment of the sampling point of WSD 19 since 5 April 2012 to the closest accessible point prior to the completion of the construction activities.
54. Due to the dredging works for Cross Harbour Water Mains from Wan Chai to Tsim Sha Tsui- DP6 was completed on 26 March 2012, the temporary suspension of impact water quality monitoring at WSD7 and WSD20 after 27 April 2012 for the water quality monitoring at WSD7 and WSD20 have been monitored for 4-week period after the completion of DP6 to confirm no water deterioration.

Complaints, Notifications of Summons and Successful Prosecutions

55. One environmental complaint received in June reporting month.

56. A public complaint regarding water quality impact referred by WDII RSS team was received by ET on 12 June 2014. Notification letter from EPD on the captioned case was subsequently received by ET on 13 June 2014. The complainant reported that a large piece of muddy water was found on the waterfront outside the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts Theatre Block on 12 June 2014 morning.
57. ET confirmed with the Resident Site Staff that neither marine construction works nor barge operation was conducted at the concerned location during the time of complaint. Nevertheless, with the respect to the EPD complaint case and the email notification issued by the Environmental team to contractor on 12 June 2014 morning, muddy dispersion was observe at HKCEC2W works area and the dispersion was observed partly extended beyond the outermost layer silt curtain at 1000hrs and contractor’s immediate follow up action was requested.
58. Mitigation measures implemented by the Contractor for the above construction works include the deployment of double layer of silt curtain for marine filling works area at HKCEC2W, additional silt curtain at marine access between caisson seawall on 12 June 2014, and regular diver checking on the silt curtain deployed at the location. It is considered that Contractor’s mitigation measures for safeguarding the water quality during marine filling works at the concerned location implemented would require further review on the effectiveness to avoid seepage of muddy dispersion.
59. Follow-up inspection was further conducted on 16 June 2014 and in addition, diver inspection check on the silt curtain deployed was conducted by the Contractor on 14 June 2014 to confirm the integrity of silt curtain.
60. The Contractors’ investigation report on the complaint case was submitted to EPD via email on 18 June 2014, and the interim report was submitted to EPD on 20 June 2014.

61. One environmental complaint under EP-356/2009 was received in July reporting period.

62. A public complaint regarding construction noise impact referred by RSS was received by ET on 25 July 2014. The complainant reported that at 00:57hrs on 21 July 2014, the complainant could not sleep due to work and machine at the project site opposite to Ngan Tao Building, where he is staying were still going on and in operation. Noise travelled to his flat despite it was some distance away.

63. ET confirmed with the RSS that horizontal cutting and removal of D-wall at Eastern, Southern and Northern side of TS2 was undertaken by Contractor of HY/2009/15 within Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter before 23:00 on 20 July 2014 that total 3 numbers of derrick lighter and 3 numbers of saw cut machine were in operation, and removal of D-wall at Panel S30A-1 of TS2 was undertaken by Contractor of HY/2009/15 within Causeway bay Typhoon Shelter around 00:25hrs to 00:56hrs on 21 July 2014 that total 1 number of derrick lighter was in operation.
64. According to the relevant site records under Contract HY/2009/15, before 23:00hrs on 20 July 2014, horizontal cutting and removal of Diaphragm Wall at Eastern, Southern and Northern side of TS2 was conducted under HY/2009/15 within Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter. Total 3 nos. of derrick lighter and 3 nos. of saw cut machine were in operation at the above period. From around 00:25hrs to 00:56hrs on 21 July 2014, removal of D-wall at Panel S30A-1 of TS2 was undertaken by Contractor of HY/2009/15 within Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter. Total 1 no. of derrick lighter was found operating at the above period.
65. After reviewing the relevant records and information verified by RSS and the Construction Noise Permit (CNP) no. GW-RS0592-14, it was considered the condition of CNP GW-RS0592-14 was not fulfilled by the Contractor of HY/2009/15. “From 00:25hrs to 00:57hrs on 21 July 2014, the PME(s) (1 no. of Derrick Lighter) on-site could not follow with any given PME grouping requirement(s) as stated in condition 3.a. and condition 3.d. in no. GW-RS0592-14.” According to the site recorded provided by the RSS, the derrick lighter was found malfunction at around 23:00hrs on 20 July 2014 while the diaphragm wall cutting procedure was incomplete. Under safety and navigation considerations, the completion of diaphragm wall removal was necessary and of imminent need.
66. The contractor of HY/2009/15 was advised to review the construction sequence and emergency response procedure for construction activities during restricted hours and night time period to allow for sufficient buffer time for work completion such that the Construction Noise Permit would be strictly followed. Furthermore, the Contractor of HY/2009/15 was suggested to conduct throughout checking of PME used on site prior to work commencement to minimize the potential malfunctioning of PME during the course of work which affect the duration of works.
67. No environmental complaint was received in August reporting month.

1. Introduction

1.1 Scope of the Report

1.1.1. Lam Geotechnics Limited (LGL) has been appointed to work as the Environmental Team (ET) under Environmental Permit no. EP-356/2009 and Further Environmental permit nos. FEP-02/356/2009, FEP-03/356/2009, FEP-04/356/2009, FEP-05/356/2009, FEP-06/356/2009 and FEP-07/356/2009 to implement the Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) programme as stipulated in the EM&A Manual of the approved Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report for Wan Chai Development phase II and Central-Wan Chai Bypass (Register No.: AEIAR-125/2008) and in the EM&A Manual of the approved EIA Report for Central-Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link (Register No. AEIAR-014/2001).

1.1.2. This report presents the environmental monitoring and auditing work carried out in accordance to the Section 10.4 of EM&A Manual and “Environmental Monitoring and Audit Requirements” under Particular Specification Section 27.

1.1.3. This report documents the finding of EM&A works during the period from June 2014 to August 2014.

1.2 Structure of the Report

Section 1 Introduction – details the scope and structure of the report.

Section 2 Project Background – summarizes background and scope of the project, site description, project organization and contact details of key personnel during the reporting period.

Section 3 Monitoring Requirements – summarizes all monitoring parameters, monitoring locations, monitoring frequency, duration and action plan.

Section 4 Monitoring Results – summarizes the monitoring results obtained in the reporting period.

Section 5 Compliance Audit – summarizes the auditing of monitoring results, all exceedances environmental parameters.

Section 6 Complaints, Notification of summons and Prosecution – summarizes the cumulative statistics on complaints, notification of summons and prosecution

Section 7 Cumulative Construction Impact due to the Concurrent Projects – summarizes the relevant cumulative construction impact due to the concurrent activities of the concurrent Projects.

Section 8 Conclusion

2. Project Background

2.1 Background

2.1.1. “Wan Chai Development phase II and Central-Wan Chai Bypass” and “Central-Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link” (hereafter called “the Project”) are Designed Project (DP) under the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (Cap. 499) (EIAO). The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Reports for Central-Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link (Register No. AEIAR-041/2001) and Wan Chai Development phase II and Central-Wan Chai Bypass (Register No.: AEIAR-125/2008) have been approved on 31 August 2001 and 11 December 2008 respectively.

2.1.2. The key purpose of Wan Chai Development Phase II (WDII) is to provide land at Wan Chai North and North Point for construction of the Central-Wan Chai Bypass and Island Eastern Corridor Link (CWB). Land formed under the project will be developed as a world-class waterfront promenade joining that at the new Central waterfront for public enjoyment.

2.1.3. There is a compelling and present need for the CWB to provide relief to the very congested east-west Connaught Road Central/Harcourt Road / Gloucester Road Corridor (the Corridor) which is currently operating beyond its capacity. The CWB will provide relief to the existing congestion along the Corridor and cater for the anticipated growth of traffic on Hong Kong Island. Without the CWB and its access roads, there will not be sufficient capacity to serve the heavy traffic demands at both strategic and local levels.

2.2 Scope of the Project and Site Description

2.2.1. The Project is located mainly in Wan Chai North, Causeway Bay and North Point, and is demarcated by Gloucester Road and Victoria Park Road to the south, Fenwick Pier Street to the west and Tong Shui Road Interchange to the east, as shown in Figure 2.1.

2.2.2. The study area encompasses existing developments along the Wan Chai, Causeway Bay and North Point shorelines. Major land uses include the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) Extension, the Wan Chai Ferry Pier, the ex-Wan Chai Public Cargo Working Area (ex-PCWA), the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club (RHKYC), the Police Officers' Club, the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter (CBTS) and commercial and residential developments.

2.2.3. The scope of the Project comprises:

· Land formation for key transport infrastructure and facilities, including the Trunk Road (i.e. CWB) and the associated slip roads for connection to the Trunk Road and for through traffic from Central to Wan Chai and Causeway Bay. The land formed for the above transport infrastructure will provide opportunities for the development of an attractive waterfront promenade for the enjoyment of the public

· Reprovisioning / protection of the existing facilities and structures affected by the land formation works mentioned above

· Extension, modification, reprovisioning or protection of existing storm water drainage outfalls, sewerage outfalls and watermains affected by the revised land use and land formation works mentioned above

· Upgrading of hinterland storm water drainage system and sewerage system, which would be rendered insufficient by the land formation works mentioned above

· Provision of the ground level roads, flyovers, footbridges, necessary transport facilities and the associated utility services

· Construction of the new waterfront promenade, landscape works and the associated utility services

· The Trunk Road (i.e. CWB) within the study area and the associated slip roads for connection to the Trunk Road.

2.2.4. The project also contains various Schedule 2 DPs that, under the EIAO, require Environmental Permits (EPs) to be granted by the DEP before they may be either constructed or operated. Table 2.1 summarises the five individual DPs under this Project. Figure 2.1 shows the locations of these Schedule 2 DPs.

Table 2.1 Schedule 2 Designated Projects under this Project

Item	Designated Project	EIAO Reference	Reason for inclusion
DP1	Central-Wanchai Bypass (CWB) including its road tunnel and slip roads	Schedule 2, Part I, A.1 and A.7	Trunk road and road tunnel more than 800 m in length
DP2	Road P2 and other roads which are classified as primary/district distributor roads	Schedule 2, Part I, A.1	Primary / district distributor roads
DP3	Reclamation works including associated dredging works	Schedule 2, Part I, C.1 and C.12	Reclamation more than 5 ha in size and a dredging operation less than 100 m from a seawater intake point
DP5	Wan Chai East Sewage Outfall	Schedule 2, Part I, F.5 and F.6	Submarine sewage pipelines with a total diameter more than 1,200 mm and include a submarine sewage outfall
DP6	Dredging for the Cross-harbour Water Mains from Wan Chai to Tsim Sha Tsui	Schedule 2, Part I, C.12	A dredging operation less than 100 m from a seawater intake point

2.3 Division of the Project Responsibility

2.3.1. Due to the multi-contract nature of the Project, there are a number of contracts sub-dividing the whole works area into different work areas to be commenced. Contractors of individual contracts will be required by the EP holder to apply Further Environmental Permits (FEP) such that the impact monitoring stations are sub-divided accordingly to facilitate the implementation of EM&A programme and to streamline the EM&A reporting for individual FEP holders correspondingly.

2.3.2. The details of individual contracts are summarized in Table2.2.

Table 2.2 Details of Individual Contracts under the Project

Contract No.	Contract Title	Associated DP(s)	Construction Commencement Date
HK/2009/01	Wan Chai Development Phase II – Central –Wanchai Bypass at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre	DP3, DP6	23 July 2010
		DP1, DP2	25 August 2011
HK/2009/02	Wan Chai Development Phase II – Central – Wan Chai Bypass at WanChai East	DP3, DP5	5 July 2010
		DP1	26 April 2011
HY/2009/11	Wan Chai Development Phase II and Central – Wan Chai Bypass – North Point Reclamation	DP3	17 March 2010 (Completed)
HY/2009/15	Central-Wanchai Bypass – Tunnel (Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter Section)	DP3	10 November 2010
		DP1	13 July 2011
HK/2010/06	Wan Chai Development Phase II-Central-Wan Chai Bypass over MTR Tsuen Wan Line	DP3	22 March 2011
04/HY/2006	Reconstruction of Bus Terminus near Man Yiu Street and Man Kwong Street	DP1	September 2010 (Completed)
HY/2009/17	Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) at FEHD Whitfield Depot - Advanced piling works.	DP1	5 October 2010 (Completed)
HY/2009/18	Central - Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) – Central Interchange	DP1	10 March 2014
HY/2009/19	Central - Wanchai Bypass Tunnel (North Point Section) and Island Eastern Corridor Link	DP1	24 March 2011
HK/2012/08	Wan Chai Development Phase II Central- Wan Chai Bypass at Wan Chai West	DP1,DP2, DP3	5 March 2013
HY/2011/08	Central-Wan Chai Bypass (CWB) – Tunnel Buildings, Systems and Fittings, and Works Associated with Tunnel Commissioning	DP1	To be commenced tentatively on 4^th quarter in 2014

2.4 Project Organization and Contact Personnel

2.4.1. Civil Engineering and Development Department and Highways Department are the overall project controllers for the Wan Chai Development Phase II and Central-Wan Chai Bypass respectively. For the construction phase of the Project, Project Engineer, Contractor(s), Environmental Team and Independent Environmental Checker are appointed to manage and control environmental issues.

2.4.2. The proposed project organization and lines of communication with respect to environmental protection works are shown in Figure 2.2. Key personnel and contact particulars are summarized in Table 2.3:

Table 2.3 Contact Details of Key Personnel

Party	Role	Post	Name	Contact No.	Contact Fax
AECOM	Engineer’s Representative for WDII	Principal Resident Engineer	Mr. Frankie Fan	2587 1778	2587 1877
	Engineer’s Representative for CWB	Principal Resident Engineer	Mr. Peter Poon	3912 3388	3912 3010
Chun Wo – Leader Joint Venture	Contractor under Contract no. HK/2009/01	Joint Venture Board Representative	Mr. Simon Liu	9304 8355	2587 1878
		Deputy Site Agent	Mr Andy Yu	9648 4896
		Construction Manager	Mr Terry Wong	9757 9846
		Construction Manager	Mr. Wyman Wong	9627 2467
		Construction Manager	Mr Kenneth Chan	9160 3850
		Senior Environmental Engineer	Ms. Wendy Ng	9803 0057
		Assistant Environmental Engineer	Miss. Connie Chan	6157 7057
Chun Wo – CRGL Joint Venture	Contractor under Contract no. HK/2009/02	Project Manager	Mr. Alfred Leung	3658-3022	2827 9996
		Quality & Environmental Manager	Mr. C.P. Ho	9191 8856
China State Construction Engineering (HK) Ltd.	Contractor under Contract no. HY/2009/15	Project Director	K C Cheung	3557 6399	2566 2192
		Site Manager	J H Chen	3557 6368
		Contractor’s Representative	Andrew Wong	3557 6358
		Contractor’s Representative	Gene Cheung	3557 6395
		Senior Project Manager	Eddie Tang	35576452
		Environmental Officer	Mr. Daniel Sin	3557 6347
Gammon -Leader JV	Contractor under Contract no. HK/2010/06	Project Manager	Mr. Paul Lui	9095 7922	2529 2880
		Site Agent	Mr. Eric Yip	2529 2068
		Environmental Officer	Clement Pang	9735 9200
		Environmental Supervisor	Jacky Cheung	9779 2292
Chun Wo - CRGL - MBEC Joint Venture	Contractor under Contract no. HY/2009/19	Project Manager	Mr. Rayland Lee	3758 8879	2570 8013
		Site Agent	Mr. Eric Yip	252902068
		Environmental Engineer	Mr. Calvin Leung	9286 9208
		Environmental Manager / Environmental Officer	Mr. M.H. Isa	9884 0810
		Construction Manager (Marine)	William Luk	9610 1101
		Construction Manager (Land)	Patrick Cheung	9643 3012
		Construction Manager (Land)	Eric Fong	6191 9337
		Operation Manager (Land)	Yung Kwok Wah	9834 1010
China State- Leader JV	Contractor under Contract no. HK/2012/08	Project Director	Andrew Tse	9137 1811	2877 1522
		Project Manager	Victor Wu	9193 8871
		Deputy Project Manager	George Cheung	9268 1918
		Site Agent	Paul Lui	9095 7922
		Environmental Officer	James Ma	9130 9549
		Environmental Supervisor	Ching Man, Chan	6050 4919
China State	Contractor under Contract no. HY/2010/08	Project Director	Cheung Kit Cheung	3557 6399	2566 8061
		Project Manager	Chan Ying Lun	3418 3001
		Deputy Project Manager	Chris Leung	3467 4299
		Site Agent	Dave Chan	3467 4277
		Environmental Officer	C.M. Wong	3557 6464
		Environmental Supervisor	Desmond Ho Tsz Ho	3557 6466
ENVIRON Hong Kong Limited	Independent Environmental Checker (IEC)	Independent Environmental Checker (IEC)	Mr. David Yeung	34652888	34652899
Lam Geotechnics Limited	Environmental Team (ET)	Environmental Team Leader (ETL)	Mr. Raymond Dai	2882 3939	2882 3331

2.5 Principal Work and Activities

2.5.1. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HK/2009/01 are summarized in Table 2.4.

Table 2.4 Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2009/01

June 2014	July 2014	August 2014
Ÿ Ongoing demolition work of the exiting Expo Drive East Bridge Ÿ Ongoing work on UU diversion at Expo Drive East Bridge Ÿ Ongoing structure works for Stage 1 tunnel Ÿ Ongoing Stage 2 excavation Ÿ Installation of pre-bored H-piles at HKCEC water channel Ÿ Construction of D-wall Ÿ Ongoing mainlaying work on discharge cooling and saltwater Ÿ Ongoing rectification work Ÿ Demolition work of exiting HKCEC pump house	Ÿ Rock trimming works	Ÿ Rock trimming works

2.5.2. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HK/2009/02 are summarized in Table 2.5.

Table 2.5 Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2009/02

June 2014	July 2014	August 2014
Ÿ Road works between Expo Drive and Expo Drive East Ÿ Backfilling work Ÿ Installation and testing of AVR Ÿ Defect rectification works in WSD Salt Water Pumping Station Ÿ ABWF Works( Completion of fender system panels installation) Ÿ E&M Works for instance fire services ducting and cabling works Ÿ VSD installation and testing of movable ramp and life cage Ÿ Ongoing capping beam construction Ÿ Removal of marine mud at WCR2 Ÿ Erection of Bridge 3 Ÿ Modification of D-Wall for Bridge 2 Ÿ Delivery of fabricated temp bridges	Ÿ Road works between Expo Drive and Expo Drive East Ÿ Backfilling work Ÿ Defect rectification works in WSD Salt Water Pumping Station Ÿ ABWF Works in Section VIIIA Ÿ E&M Works for instance fire services ducting and cabling works Ÿ Capping beam construction Ÿ Installation of seawall block Ÿ Removal of marine mud and reclamation at WCR2 Ÿ Temporary drainage construction Ÿ Concrete decking	Ÿ Road works Ÿ Connection works of temporary sewage pipe Ÿ Lighting installation Ÿ Granolithic finishing Ÿ Reclamation at WCR2 Ÿ Excavation works Ÿ Construction of at-grade road

2.5.3. Major construction activities for Contract no. HY/2009/15 was commenced on 10 November 2010. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HY/2009/15 are summarized as below:

Table 2.6 Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/15

June 2014	July 2014	August 2014
· EVA construction at Eastern Breakwater · Reinstatement of Eastern Breakwater · Removal of Seawall Blocks at TS2, TPCWAE & TS4 · Demolition of D-Wall at TS2, TPCWAE & TS4 · Maintenance dredging	· EVA construction at Eastern Breakwater · Reinstatement of Eastern Breakwater · Removal of Seawall Blocks at TS2, TPCWAE & TS4 · Demolition of D-Wall at TS2, TPCWAE & TS4 · Maintenance dredging	· EVA construction at Eastern Breakwater · Reinstatement of Eastern Breakwater · Removal of Seawall Blocks at TPCWAE & TS4 · Demolition of D-Wall at TS2, TPCWAE & TS4 · Underwater Cutting of Temporary Diaphragm Walls at TS2, TS4 and TPCWAE

2.5.4. Contract no. HK/2010/06 was commenced on 22 March 2011. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HK/2010/06 are summarized as below:

Table 2.7 Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2010/06

June 2014	July 2014	August 2014
Ÿ Nil	Ÿ Nil	Ÿ Nil

2.5.5. Contract no. HY/2009/19 was commenced on 24 March 2011. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HY/2009/19 are summarized as below:

Table 2.8 Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2009/19

June 2014	July 2014	August 2014
Ÿ Road works at Watson Road Ÿ Bored piling (Land) Ÿ Removal/Installation of strut at ELS Ÿ Construction of Dolphin Cap Ÿ ELS for Cut &Cover Tunnel and EVB Ÿ Laying of 1500f pipe Ÿ Launching of segments Ÿ Extraction of temporary pile from marine section Ÿ Construction of bridge TA1 Ÿ Pre-bored H-pile for Admin. Building continue Ÿ U-beam installation continue Ÿ Parapet construction continue Ÿ Wing slab extension for segment continue Ÿ Construction of TD bridge continue Ÿ Construction of Bridge E Ÿ Construction of Bride F4 and F5	Ÿ Construction of Dolphin Cap Ÿ Extraction of temporary pile from marine section	Ÿ Construction of Dolphin Cap

2.5.6. Contract no. HK/2012/08 was commenced on March 2013. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HK/2012/08 are summarized as below:

Table 2.9 Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HK/2012/08

June 2014	July 2014	August 2014
Ÿ ELS for box culvert La at Lung King Street Ÿ Filling for seawall rock mound formation Ÿ Filling for reclamation Ÿ Dredging	Ÿ ELS for box culvert La at Lung King Street Ÿ Filling for seawall rock mound formation Ÿ Filling for reclamation	Ÿ ELS for box culvert La at Lung King Street Ÿ Filling for seawall rock mound formation Ÿ Filling for reclamation Ÿ Dredging

2.5.7. Contract no. HY/2010/08 was commenced on 21 March 2013. During this reporting period, the principal work activities for Contract no. HY/2010/08 are summarized as below:

Table 2.10 Principal Work Activities for Contract no. HY/2010/08

June 2014	July 2014	August 2014
Ÿ Rock filling works (works cease on 8^th Feb. 2014)	Ÿ Rock filling works (works cease on 8^th Feb. 2014) Ÿ Dredging works	Ÿ Rock filling works Ÿ Dredging works Ÿ Seawall blocks installation

2.5.8. Implementation status of the recommended mitigation measures during this reporting period is presented in Appendix 2.1.

3. Monitoring Requirements

3.1. Noise Monitoring

Noise Monitoring Stations

3.1.1. The noise monitoring stations for the Project are listed and shown in Table 3.1 and Figure 3.1. Appendix 3.1 shows the established Action/Limit Levels for the monitoring works.

Table 3.1 Noise Monitoring Stations

Station	Description
M1a	Harbour Road Sports Centre
M2b	Noon Gun Area
M3a	Tung Lo Wan Fire Station
M4b	Victoria Centre
M5b	City Garden
M6	HK Baptist Church Henrietta Secondary School

Real time Noise Monitoring Stations

3.1.2. The real-noise monitoring stations for the Project are listed and shown in Table 3.2 and Figure 3.1. Appendix 3.1 shows the established Action/Limit Levels for the monitoring works.

3.1.3. The real-time noise monitoring at RTN2-Oil Street Community Liaison Centre has been relocated to City Garden Electric Centre (RTN2a- Electric Centre) on 5 Oct 2012, which is a representative of noise sensitive receiver- City Garden. The baseline noise level of RTN2a will adopt the results derived from the baseline noise monitoring conducted in Electric Centre from 4 December 2009 to 17 December 2009.

3.1.4. As the land-based piling and filling works- DP3 at Tin Hau had been completed on 3 September 2012 and confirmed by RSS, the real-time noise monitoring results at RTN1 - FEHD Hong Kong Transport Section Whitfield Depot was excluded under EP-356/2009 since 28 November 2012.

Table 3.2 Real Time Noise Monitoring Station

District	Station	Description
North Point	RTN2	Oil Street Community Liaison Centre
North Point	RTN2a	Electric Centre

l Real time noise monitoring results and graphical presentation during night time period are for information only.

l RTN2 had been relocated to RTN2a since 5 Oct 2012

Noise Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration

3.1.5. The construction noise level shall be measured in terms of the A-weighted equivalent continuous sound pressure level (L_eq). L_{eq (30 minutes)} shall be used as the monitoring parameter for the time period between 0700 and 1900 hours on normal weekdays. For all other time periods, L_{eq (5 minutes)} shall be employed for comparison with the Noise Control Ordinance (NCO) criteria. Supplementary information for data auditing, statistical results such as L10 and L90 shall also be obtained for reference.

3.1.6. Noise monitoring shall be carried out at all the designated monitoring stations. The monitoring frequency shall depend on the scale of the construction activities. The following is an initial guide on the regular monitoring frequency for each station on a weekly basis when noise generating activities are underway:

· one set of measurements between 0700 and 1900 hours on normal weekdays.

3.1.7. If construction works are extended to include works during the hours of 1900 – 0700 as well as public holidays and Sundays, additional weekly impact monitoring shall be carried out during respective restricted hours periods. Applicable permits under NCO shall be obtained by the Contractor.

3.1.8. Real time noise shall be carried out at the designated monitoring stations. The following is an initial guide on the regular monitoring frequency for each station on a 24 hours daily basis when noise generating activities are underway:

· One set of measurements between 0700 and 1900 hours on normal weekdays.

· One set of measurements between 1900 and 2300 hours on normal weekdays and 0700 and 2300 hours on public holidays.

· One set of measurements between 2300 and 0700 hours on next day on everyday.

Monitoring Equipment

3.1.9. As referred to in the Technical Memorandum ™ issued under the NCO, sound level meters in compliance with the International Electrotechnical Commission Publications 651: 1979 (Type 1) and 804: 1985 (Type 1) specifications shall be used for carrying out the noise monitoring. Immediately prior to and following each noise measurement the accuracy of the sound level meter shall be checked using an acoustic calibrator generating a known sound pressure level at a known frequency. Measurements may be accepted as valid only if the calibration level from before and after the noise measurement agree to within 1.0 dB.

3.1.10. Noise measurements shall not be made in fog, rain, wind with a steady speed exceeding 5 m/s or wind with gusts exceeding 10 m/s. The wind speed shall be checked with a portable wind speed meter capable of measuring the wind speed in m/s.

3.2. Air Monitoring

Air Quality Monitoring Stations

3.2.1. The air monitoring stations for the Project are listed and shown in Table 3.3 and Figure 3.1. Appendix 3.1 shows the established Action/Limit Levels for the monitoring works.

Table 3.3 Air Monitoring Stations

Station ID	Monitoring Location	Description
CMA1b	Oil Street Community Liaison Centre	North Point
CMA2a	Causeway Bay Community Centre	Causeway Bay
CMA3a	CWB PRE Site Office *	Causeway Bay
CMA4a	Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals	Wan Chai
CMA5a	Children Playgrounds opposite to Pedestrian Plaza	Wan Chai
CMA6a	WDII PRE Site Office *	Wan Chai

* Remarks: As per the ENPC meeting in January 2011, the monitoring stations CMA3a - Future CWB site office at Wanchai Waterfront Promenade and CMA6a - Future AECOM site office at Work Area were renamed as remark.

Air Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration

3.2.2. One-hour and 24-hour TSP levels should be measured to indicate the impacts of construction dust on air quality. The 24-hour TSP levels shall be measured by following the standard high volume sampling method as set out in the Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1 (Part 50), Appendix B.

3.2.3. All relevant data including temperature, pressure, weather conditions, elapsed-time meter reading for the start and stop of the sampler, identification and weight of the filter paper, and any other local atmospheric factors affecting or affected by site conditions, etc., shall be recorded down in detail.

3.2.4. For regular impact monitoring, the sampling frequency of at least once in every six-days, shall be strictly observed at all the monitoring stations for 24-hour TSP monitoring. For 1-hour TSP monitoring, the sampling frequency of at least three times in every six-days should be undertaken when the highest dust impact occurs.

Sampling Procedure and Monitoring Equipment

3.2.5 High volume samplers (HVSs) in compliance with the following specifications shall be used for carrying out the 1-hour and 24-hour TSP monitoring:

· 0.6 - 1.7 m3 per minute adjustable flow range;

· equipped with a timing / control device with +/- 5 minutes accuracy for 24 hours operation;

· installed with elapsed-time meter with +/- 2 minutes accuracy for 24 hours operation;

· capable of providing a minimum exposed area of 406 cm2;

· flow control accuracy: +/- 2.5% deviation over 24-hour sampling period;

· equipped with a shelter to protect the filter and sampler;

· incorporated with an electronic mass flow rate controller or other equivalent devices;

· equipped with a flow recorder for continuous monitoring;

· provided with a peaked roof inlet;

· incorporated with a manometer;

· able to hold and seal the filter paper to the sampler housing at horizontal position;

· easily changeable filter; and

· capable of operating continuously for a 24-hour period.

3.2.6 Initial calibration of dust monitoring equipment shall be conducted upon installation and thereafter at bi-monthly intervals. The transfer standard shall be traceable to the internationally recognized primary standard and be calibrated annually. The concern parties such as IEC shall properly document the calibration data for future reference. All the data should be converted into standard temperature and pressure condition.

Laboratory Measurement / Analysis

3.2.7 A clean laboratory with constant temperature and humidity control, and equipped with necessary measuring and conditioning instruments to handle the dust samples collected, shall be available for sample analysis, and equipment calibration and maintenance. The laboratory should be HOKLAS accredited.

3.2.8 An alternative non-HOKLAS accredited laboratory was set-up for carrying out the laboratory analysis, the laboratory equipment was approved by the ER on 8 February 2011 and the measurement procedures were witnessed by the IEC. Any measurement performed by the laboratory was be demonstrated to the satisfaction of the ER and IEC. IEC shall regularly audit to the measurement performed by the laboratory to ensure the accuracy of measurement results.

3.2.9 Filter paper of size 8" x 10" shall be labelled before sampling. It shall be a clean filter paper with no pinholes, and shall be conditioned in a humidity-controlled chamber for over 24-hours and be pre-weighed before use for the sampling.

3.2.10 After sampling, the filter paper loaded with dust shall be kept in a clean and tightly sealed plastic bag. The filter paper shall then be returned to the laboratory for reconditioning in the humidity controlled chamber followed by accurate weighing by an electronic balance with readout down to 0.1 mg. The balance shall be regularly calibrated against a traceable standard.

3.2.11 All the collected samples shall be kept in a good condition for 6 months before disposal.

impact monitoring for odour patrol

3.2.12 Odour patrols along the shorelines of Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter and ex-Wan Chai Public Cargo Working Area when there is temporary reclamation in Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter and/or in the ex-Wan Chai Public Cargo Working Area, or when there is dredging of the odorous sediment and slime at the south-western corner of the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter. Odour patrols will be carried out at bi-weekly intervals during July, August and September by a qualified person of the ET who shall:

· be at least 16 years of age;

· be free from any respiratory illnesses; and

· not be allowed to smoke, eat, drink (except water) or use chewing gum or sweets 30 min

· before and during odour patrol

3.2.13 Odour patrol shall be conducted by independent trained personnel / competent persons patrolling and sniffing around the shore as shown in Figure 3.1 to detect any odour at the concerned hours (afternoon is preferred for higher daily temperature).

3.2.14 The qualified person will use the nose (olfactory sensor) to sniff odours at different locations. The main odour emission sources and the areas to be affected by the odour nuisance will be identified.

3.2.15 The perceived odour intensity is to be divided into 5 levels which are ranked in the descending order as follows:

· 0 - Not detected. No odour perceived or an odour so weak that it cannot be easily characterized or described;

· 1 - Slight Identifiable odour, and slight chance to have odour nuisance;

· 2 - Moderate Identifiable odour, and moderate chance to have odour nuisance;

· 3 - Strong Identifiable, likely to have odour nuisance;

· 4 - Extreme Severe odour, and unacceptable odour level.

3.2.16 The findings including odour intensity, odour nature and possible odour sources, and also the local wind speed and direction at each location will be recorded. In addition, some relevant meteorological and tidal data such as daily average temperature, and daily average humidity, on that surveyed day will be obtained from the Hong Kong Observatory Station for reference. The Action and Limit levels for odour patrol are shown in Appendix 3.1.

3.3 Water Quality Monitoring

3.3.1. The EIA Report has identified that the key water quality impact would be associated with the dredging works during the construction phase. Marine water quality monitoring for dissolved oxygen (DO), suspended solid (SS) and turbidity is therefore recommended to be carried out at selected WSD flushing water intakes. The impact monitoring should be carried out during the proposed dredging works to ensure the compliance with the water quality standards.

3.3.2. The updated EM&A Manual for EP-356/2009 (Version in March 2011) is approval by EPD on 29 April 2011. As such, the Action Level and Limit Level for the wet season (April – September) will be effected and applied to the water quality monitoring data from 30 April 2011.

Water Quality Monitoring Stations

3.3.3. It is proposed to monitor the water quality at 2 WSD salt water intakes and 8 cooling water intakes along the seafront of the Victoria Harbour. The proposed water quality monitoring stations of the Project are shown in Table 3.4 and Figure 3.1. Appendix 3.1 shows the established Action/Limit Levels for the monitoring works.

Table 3.4 Marine Water Quality Stations for Water Quality Monitoring

Station Ref.	Location	Easting	Northing
WSD Salt Water Intake
WSD9	Tai Wan	837921.0	818330.0
WSD17	Quarry Bay	839790.3	817032.2
WSD19	Sheung Wan	833415.0	816771.0
Cooling Water Intake
C1	HKCEC Extension	835885.6	816223.0
C7	Windsor House	837193.7	816150.0
P1	HKCEC Phase I	835774.7	816179.4
P3	The Academy of performing Arts	835824.6	816212.0
P4	Shui on Centre	835865.6	816220.0
P5	Government Buildings (Wanchai Tower / Revenue Tower / Immigration Tower)	835895.2	816215.2
RW21-P789	Great Eagle Centre/ Sun Hung Kai Centre/CWB	836268.0	816020.0

Remarks: - The cessation of seawater intake operation for C6 was confirmed on 17 May 2011, the water monitoring at C6 was then terminated since 17 May 2011.

- WSD9 and WSD17 were implemented with respect to HK/2009/02 from 8 Feb 2012.

- 4-week water quality monitoring at WSD9, WSD10, WSD15, WSD17, C8 and C9 were completed on 6 Feb 2012.

- C8 and C9 were implemented with respect to HY/2009/19 from 28 Jan 2012.

- WSD7 and WSD20 water quality monitoring were temporarily suspended from 27 Apr 2012.

- C5e and C5w water quality monitoring station was temporarily suspended since 29 July 2013

- C2, C3 C4e and C4w water quality monitoring station was temporarily suspended since 24 Apr 2013

Water Quality Parameters and frequency

3.3.4. Monitoring of dissolved oxygen (DO), turbidity and suspended solids (SS) shall be carried out at WSD flushing water intakes and cooling water intakes. DO and Turbidity are measured in-situ while SS is determined in laboratory.

3.3.5. In association with the water quality parameters, other relevant data shall also be measured, such as monitoring location/position, time, sampling depth, water temperature, pH, salinity, dissolved oxygen (DO) saturation, weather conditions, sea conditions, tidal stage, and any special phenomena and work underway at the construction site etc.

3.3.6. The interval between two sets of monitoring should not be less than 36 hours except where there are exceedances of Action and/or Limit Levels, in which case the monitoring frequency will be increased. Table 3.5 shows the proposed monitoring frequency and water quality parameters. Duplicate in-situ measurements and water sampling should be carried out in each sampling event. For selection of tides for in-situ measurement and water sampling, tidal range of individual flood and ebb tides should be not less than 0.5m.

Table 3.5 Marine Water Quality Monitoring Frequency and Parameters

Activities	Monitoring Frequency^1	Parameters^2
During the 4-week baseline monitoring period	Three days per week, at mid-flood and mid-ebb tides	Turbidity, Suspended Solids (SS), Dissolved Oxygen (DO), pH, Temperature, Salinity
During marine construction works	Three days per week, at mid-flood and mid-ebb tides	Turbidity, Suspended Solids (SS), Dissolved Oxygen (DO), pH, Temperature, Salinity