CONTENTS
1.4 Contact Information for the Project
1.5 Summary of Construction Activities
1.6 Summary of EM&A Programme Requirements
2....... Summary of EM&A Results
2.1 Environmental Site Inspection
2.3 Marine Water Quality Monitoring
2.3.2 Action and Limit Levels for Marine Water Quality Monitoring
2.4 Pilot Test on the Efficiency of Silt Curtain System
2.5 Marine Mammal Exclusion Zone Monitoring
2.6 Records of Operating Speeds and Marine Travel Routes of Working Vessels
2.7 Implementation Status of Environmental Mitigation Measures
2.8 Summary of Exceedances of the Environmental Quality Performance Limit
2.9 Summary of Environmental Complaints, Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions
3....... Conclusion and recommendations
Annexes
Annex B Construction Programme
Annex C Environmental Mitigation Implementation Schedule (EMIS)
Annex D Status of Statutory Environmental Requirements
Annex F Graphical Presentations of Construction Phase Marine Water Quality Monitoring Results
List of Tables
Table 1.1 Contact Information of Key Personnel
Table 1.2 Contact Information for the Project
Table 1.3 Major Construction Activities Undertaken in the Reporting Period
Table 1.4 Summary of Status for the EM&A Programme under the Updated EM&A Manual
Table 2.1 Key Observations from Site Inspections and Contractor’s Follow-up Actions
Table 2.2 Quantities of Waste Generated for FEP-01/558/2018/A
Table 2.3 Quantities of Waste and Marine Sediment Generated for FEP-02/558/2018/A
Table 2.4 Quantities of Waste and Marine Sediment Generated for FEP-03/558/2018/A
Table 2.5 Location of Marine Water Quality Monitoring Stations
Table 2.6 Action and Limit Levels for Marine Water Quality Monitoring
Table 2.7 Marine Mammal Exclusion Zone Requirements
Table 2.8 Monitoring Results for Marine Mammal Exclusion Zone Monitoring
List of Figures
Figure 1.1 Indicative Location of Key Project Components
Figure 1.2 Location and Works Area of GRS at BPPS
Figure 1.3 Location and Works Area of GRS at LPS
Figure 2.1 Marine Water Quality Monitoring Location
Figure 2.2 Monitoring Locations for Silt Curtain Pilot Test for Dredging Operation
To support the increased use of natural gas in Hong Kong from 2020 onwards, Castle Peak Power Company Limited (CAPCO) and The Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd. (HK Electric) have identified that the development of an offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal in Hong Kong using Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) technology (‘the Project’) presents a viable additional gas supply option that will provide energy security through access to competitive gas supplies from world markets. The Project will involve the construction and operation of an offshore LNG import facility to be located in the southern waters of Hong Kong, a double berth jetty, and subsea pipelines that connect to the gas receiving stations (GRS) at the Black Point Power Station (BPPS) and the Lamma Power Station (LPS). To demarcate the works between different parties, the following Further Environmental Permits (FEPs) were issued for the Project:
§ the double berth jetty at LNG Terminal under the Hong Kong LNG Terminal Limited (HKLTL), joint venture between CAPCO and HK Electric (FEP-01/558/2018/A) – construction commenced on 27 November 2020;
§ the subsea gas pipeline for the BPPS and the associated GRS in the BPPS under CAPCO (FEP-03/558/2018/A) – construction commenced on 23 September 2020; and
§ the subsea gas pipeline for the LPS and the associated GRS in the LPS under HK Electric (FEP-02/558/2018/A) – construction commenced on 13 December 2020.
This is the Quarterly EM&A Summary Report presenting the EM&A works carried out during the period from 1 April to 30 June 2021 for the Project in accordance with the Updated EM&A Manual. A summary of monitoring and audit activities conducted in the reporting period is listed below:
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Activities |
Number of Sessions |
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For FEP-01/558/2018/A |
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Environmental Site Inspection |
1 |
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For FEP-02/558/2018/A |
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Environmental Site Inspection |
1 |
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For FEP-03/558/2018/A |
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Marine Water Quality Monitoring |
22 |
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Marine Mammal Exclusion Zone Monitoring |
During dredging operation for construction of BPPS Pipeline |
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Pilot Test on the Efficiency of Silt Curtain System – Cage-type Silt Curtain for Dredging Operation |
1 |
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Environmental Site Inspection |
11 |
Environmental auditing works, including regular site inspections of construction works conducted by the ET, audit of implementation of Waste Management Plan, and review of the acceptability of operating speeds and marine travel routes of working vessels, including checking of compliance with the approval conditions given by the Director of Environmental Protection for the entry of working vessels within marine parks, including Southwest Lantau Marine Park (SWLMP) and the proposed South Lantau Marine Park (SLMP) in pursuant to Condition 3.4 of FEP-03/558/2018/A, were conducted in the reporting period. No non-compliance of environmental statutory requirements was identified.
Breaches of Action and Limit Levels
There were no Project related Action and Limit Level exceedances for marine water quality monitoring in the reporting period.
Since there were no construction activities conducted in the reporting period requiring impact monitoring of marine mammal in accordance with the Updated EM&A Manual, there were no breaches of Action and Limit Levels for marine mammal monitoring in the reporting period.
Environmental Complaints, Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecution
There were no environmental complaints, notification of summons and successful prosecutions recorded in the reporting period.
Reporting Changes
There were no reporting changes in the reporting period.
Comments, Recommendations and Conclusions for the Quarter
The recommended environmental mitigation measures for the Project were effectively implemented and the EM&A programme undertaken by the ET has effectively monitored the construction activities as well as ensured proper implementation of mitigation measures in the reporting period.
To support the increased use of natural gas in Hong Kong from 2020 onwards, Castle Peak Power Company Limited (CAPCO) and The Hongkong Electric Co., Ltd. (HK Electric) have identified that the development of an offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) receiving terminal in Hong Kong using Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) technology (‘the Project’) presents a viable additional gas supply option that will provide energy security through access to competitive gas supplies from world markets. The Project will involve the construction and operation of an offshore LNG import facility to be located in the southern waters of Hong Kong, a double berth jetty, and subsea pipelines that connect to the gas receiving stations (GRS) at the Black Point Power Station (BPPS) and the Lamma Power Station (LPS).
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Report for the Project was submitted to the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) of the HKSAR Government in May 2018. The EIA Report (EIAO Register No. AEIAR-218/2018) was approved by EPD and the associated Environmental Permit (EP) (EP-558/2018) was issued in October 2018.
An application for Further Environmental Permits (FEPs) were made on 24 December 2019 to demarcate the works between the different parties. The following FEPs were issued on 17 January 2020 and the EP under EP-558/2018 was surrendered on 5 March 2020.
§ the double berth jetty at LNG Terminal under the Hong Kong LNG Terminal Limited (HKLTL), joint venture between CAPCO and HK Electric (FEP-01/558/2018/A) ([1]) – construction commenced on 27 November 2020;
§ the subsea gas pipeline for the BPPS and the associated GRS in the BPPS under CAPCO (FEP-03/558/2018/A) ([2]) – construction commenced on 23 September 2020; and
§ the subsea gas pipeline for the LPS and the associated GRS in the LPS under HK Electric (FEP-02/558/2018/A) ([3]) – construction commenced on 13 December 2020.
The location of these components is shown in Figures 1.1, 1.2 and 1.3.
This is the Quarterly EM&A Summary Report for the Project which summarises the key findings of the EM&A programme during the reporting period from 1 April to 30 June 2021 for the construction works for the Project in accordance with the Updated EM&A Manual and the requirements of the Further Environmental Permits (FEP-01/558/2018/A, FEP-02/558/2018/A & FEP-03/558/2018/A).
The organisation structure of the Project is shown in Annex A. The key personnel and contact details are summarised in Table 1.1 below.
Table 1.1 Contact Information of Key Personnel
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Party |
Position |
Name |
Telephone |
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CAPCO / HKLTL (For FEP-01/558/2018/A and FEP-03/558/2018/A)
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Senior Environmental Manager |
Dr Helen Chiu |
2596 4116 |
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HK Electric / HKLTL (For FEP-01/558/2018/A and FEP-02/558/2018/A)
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Head of Mechanical Engineering, Projects Division
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Norman Chan
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3143 3819
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Environmental Team (ET) (ERM-Hong Kong, Limited)
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ET Leader
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Raymond Chow
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2271 3114 |
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Independent Environmental Checker (IEC) (Mott MacDonald Hong Kong Limited)
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IEC |
Arthur Lo (Note 1)
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2828 5757 |
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Lydia Chak (Note 2) |
2585 8473 |
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Contractor (CNOOC Offshore Oil Engineering Co. Ltd.) |
Environmental Manager |
H Y Tang |
6111 5789
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Environmental Officer |
Kelvin Cheung |
9060 1020 |
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Notes: (1) The duties of IEC were discharged up to 11 June 2021; and (2) The duties of IEC had been discharged since 12 June 2021. |
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The contact information for the Project is provided in Table 1.2. The public can contact the project proponents through the following channel for any enquiries and comments on the environmental monitoring data and related information of the Project.
Table 1.2 Contact Information for the Project
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Channel |
Contact Information |
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The programme of the construction is shown in Annex B.
As informed by the Contractor, details of the major construction activities undertaken in the reporting period are listed in Table 1.3 below:
Table 1.3 Major Construction Activities Undertaken in the Reporting Period
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FEP |
Land-based Works |
Marine-based Works |
|
FEP-01/558/2018/A |
§ Nil |
§ Preparation works for piling |
|
FEP-02/558/2018/A |
§ Preparation of intermediate hydrotesting for pipeline |
§ Intermediate hydrotesting for pipeline |
|
FEP-03/558/2018/A |
§ Excavation for box culvert works § Underground drainage works § Drainage installation § Excavation works § Drainage works § Seawall construction § Backfill and permanent paving works |
§ Pipelaying works § Pre-trenching |
The status of EM&A Programme for all environmental aspects required under the Updated EM&A Manual are presented in Table 1.4. As no percussive piling works were undertaken in the reporting period, no marine mammal monitoring, including vessel-based line transect surveys and passive acoustic monitoring was required to be monitored in accordance with the Updated EM&A Manual. The requirements of relevant environmental monitoring, including monitoring parameters, Action and Limit Levels, Event and Action Plan(s), environmental mitigation measures, etc. are presented in Section 2.
Table 1.4 Summary of Status for the EM&A Programme under the Updated EM&A Manual
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Aspects |
Relevant FEP(s) |
Status |
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Water Quality |
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Baseline Monitoring |
FEP-01/558/2018/A FEP-02/558/2018/A FEP-03/558/2018/A |
§ Completed |
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Efficiency of Silt Curtain System |
FEP-02/558/2018/A FEP-03/558/2018/A |
§ Completed for cage-type silt curtain for dredging operation (under FEP-02/558/2018/A and FEP-03/558/2018/A) § To be implemented upon early stage of construction works for jetting operations for cage-type and floating silt curtains (under FEP-02/558/2018/A and FEP-03/558/2018/A) |
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Construction Phase Monitoring |
FEP-02/558/2018/A FEP-03/558/2018/A |
§ On-going for dredging / jetting operations for FEP-03/558/2018/A § To be implemented when construction works for dredging / jetting operations for FEP-02/558/2018/A are undertaken |
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Post-Construction Monitoring |
FEP-02/558/2018/A FEP-03/558/2018/A |
§ To be implemented upon completion of construction works for the Project |
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Monitoring for Hydrotesting for the Subsea Gas Pipelines |
FEP-02/558/2018/A FEP-03/558/2018/A |
§ To be implemented during hydrotesting for the subsea gas pipelines |
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First-year of LNG Terminal Operation |
FEP-01/558/2018/A |
§ To be implemented during LNG Terminal operation |
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Maintenance Dredging |
FEP-01/558/2018/A |
§ To be implemented during maintenance dredging |
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Waste Management |
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Audit of Waste Management Practice |
FEP-01/558/2018/A FEP-02/558/2018/A FEP-03/558/2018/A |
§ On-going |
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Ecology |
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Baseline Monitoring (Vessel-based Line Transect Survey and Passive Acoustic Monitoring) |
FEP-01/558/2018/A
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§ Completed |
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Construction Phase Monitoring (Vessel-based Line Transect Survey and Passive Acoustic Monitoring) |
FEP-01/558/2018/A |
§ To be implemented when percussive piling works for construction of Jetty are undertaken |
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Post-Construction Monitoring (Vessel-based Line Transect Survey and Passive Acoustic Monitoring) |
FEP-01/558/2018/A |
§ To be implemented upon completion of construction works for the Project |
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Marine Mammal Exclusion Zone Monitoring |
FEP-01/558/2018/A FEP-02/558/2018/A FEP-03/558/2018/A |
§ On-going for marine dredging / jetting operations for FEP-03/558/2018/A (marine mammal exclusion zone with 250 m radius) § To be implemented when percussive piling works for construction of Jetty (under FEP-01/558/2018/A) or marine dredging / jetting operations (under FEP-02/558/2018/A) are undertaken |
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Environmental Site Inspection |
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Regular Site Inspection |
FEP-01/558/2018/A FEP-02/558/2018/A FEP-03/558/2018/A |
§ On-going |
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Records of Operating Speeds and Marine Travel Routes for Working Vessels |
FEP-01/558/2018/A FEP-02/558/2018/A FEP-03/558/2018/A |
§ On-going for FEP-03/558/2018/A § To be implemented when marine-based works are undertaken for FEP-01/558/2018/A and FEP-02/558/2018/A |
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Environmental Log Book |
FEP-01/558/2018/A FEP-02/558/2018/A FEP-03/558/2018/A |
§ On-going
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The environmental licenses and permits, including further environmental permits, registration as chemical waste producer, construction noise permits, wastewater discharge license, marine dumping permits, etc., which were valid in the reporting period. No non-compliance with environmental statutory requirements, including FEP conditions (status of submission) under the EIA Ordinance was identified. The status of statutory environmental requirements is presented in Annex D.
The potential environmental impacts arising from the major construction activities undertaken in the reporting period provided in Table 1.3 were mainly associated with dust emission from construction activities and stockpiles, waste management, site surface runoff, wastewater discharge, and elevation in suspended solids and disturbance to marine mammals due to marine-based works. There were no Project related Action and Limit Level exceedances and no non-compliance of environmental statutory requirements identified for the environmental monitoring and auditing works conducted in the reporting period, including regular site inspections of construction works conducted by the ET, audit of implementation of Waste Management Plan, review of the acceptability of operating speeds and marine travel routes of working vessels, and checking of compliance with the approval conditions given by EPD for allowing the entry of working vessels within marine parks, including SWLMP and the proposed SLMP in pursuant to Condition 3.4 of FEP-03/558/2018/A. The recommended environmental mitigation measures were properly implemented in the reporting period. Excessive variation between the EIA study predictions and the EM&A monitoring results was not found and therefore no investigation and follow-up procedures were considered necessary.
The environmental mitigation implementation schedule (EMIS) is presented in Annex C.
The EM&A programme for the Project required environmental monitoring for marine water quality and marine mammals as well as environmental site inspections for air quality, construction noise, water quality, waste management, marine ecology, landscape and visual, and hazard to life impacts. As presented in Section 1.6, environmental site inspections and audit on waste management practice were conducted for FEP-01/558/2018/A, FEP-02/558/2018/A and FEP-03/558/2018/A while marine water quality monitoring, including pilot test on the efficiency of silt curtain system, and marine mammal exclusion zone monitoring with 250 m radius were conducted for FEP-03/558/2018/A during the reporting period, and the findings are presented below.
Regular environmental site inspections were carried out with the Contractor and Project Proponents to confirm the implementation of appropriate environmental protection and pollution control mitigation measures for air quality, construction noise, water quality, waste management, marine ecology, landscape and visual, and hazard to life impacts under the Project. In the reporting period, 13 environmental site inspections were carried out on 7, 14, 21, 28 April, 5, 12, 21, 26 May, 3, 9, 16, 23 and 30 June 2021. The Independent Environmental Checker (IEC) attended the environmental site inspections as the IEC audits on 7, 14 April, 5, 12 May, 3 and 9 June 2021 during the reporting period. The key observations from site inspections and Contractor’s follow-up actions are summarized in Table 2.1. The environmental mitigation implementation schedule (EMIS) is presented in Annex C.
Table 2.1 Key Observations from Site Inspections and Contractor’s Follow-up Actions
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Item |
Description |
Contractor’s Follow-up Action(s) Taken |
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FEP-01/558/2018/A |
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April - June 2021 |
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- |
Nil observation. |
N/A |
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FEP-02/558/2018/A |
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April - June 2021 |
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- |
Nil observation. |
N/A |
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FEP-03/558/2018/A |
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April - June 2021 |
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1 |
Stockpile of dusty materials was not entirely covered with impervious sheet. The Contractor was reminded to cover the stockpile with impervious sheet properly. |
Stockpile of dusty materials was covered with impervious sheet. |
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2 |
The excavated sediment left behind on the buoyance frame of the cage-type silt curtain and at the edge of the hopper barge at Urmston Road was observed. |
The excavated sediment left on the buoyance frame of cage-type silt curtain and/or at the edge of the hopper barge was removed. |
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3 |
Damage to the cage-type silt curtain at Urmston Road was observed (no dredging operation was undertaken during site inspection). |
The cage-type silt curtain was repaired. |
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4 |
The gate of chemical waste container at BPPS GRS being locked could be opened manually. |
The chemical waste container was secured/locked with an appropriate door/gate. |
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5 |
Fugitive dust was produced where dusty works took place at BPPS GRS (e.g. movement of powered mechanical equipment on dry and dusty road). |
Water spraying was provided to the dusty works to prevent fugitive dust from being produced. |
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6 |
Stockpile of dusty materials at BPPS GRS was not covered. |
The stockpile of dusty materials was covered with impervious sheet. |
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7 |
The excavated sediment left behind at the edge of the hopper barge at south of Soko Islands was observed. |
The excavated sediment left at the edge of the hopper barge was removed. |
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8 |
The excavated sediment left behind at the edge of the hopper barge at Urmston Road was observed (no dredging operation was undertaken during site inspection). |
The excavated sediment left at the edge of the hopper barge was removed. |
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9 |
Stockpile of dusty materials was idle without being covered. |
The stockpile of dusty materials was covered with impervious sheet. |
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10 |
Part of floating silt curtain at the stern of the barge in the vicinity of Pipeline Shore Approach at BPPS was observed loosened. |
The integrity of floating silt curtain was fixed. |
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Waste management audits were performed with reference to the Waste Management Checklists for the corresponding Waste Management Plans detailed in Annex E of the associated Monthly EM&A Reports during the regular environmental site inspections carried out in the reporting period. No non-compliance for Contractor’s waste management practices was identified during the audits.
The quantities of different types of waste and marine sediment generated for the three FEPs are summarised in Tables 2.2, 2.3 and 2.4 with reference to the waste flow tables prepared by the Contractor. General refuse, marine sediment and inert C&D materials (public fill) were generated under FEP-03/558/2018/A in the reporting period. Detailed waste flow tables can be referred to Annex F of the associated Monthly EM&A Reports for the reporting period.
Table 2.2 Quantities of Waste Generated for FEP-01/558/2018/A
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Inert C&D Materials Generated (in ‘000kg) |
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Month/Year |
Total Quantity Generated |
Hard Rock and Large Broken Concrete |
Reused in the Contract |
Reused in other Projects |
Disposed as Public Fill |
Imported Fill |
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Apr 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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May 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Jun 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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C&D Wastes Generated |
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Month/Year |
Metals (in ‘000kg3) |
Paper / Cardboard Packaging (in ‘000kg3) |
Plastics (in ‘000kg3) |
Chemical Waste |
Other (e.g. general refuse) (in ‘000kg) |
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(in ‘000kg3) |
(in ‘000L) |
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Apr 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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May 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Jun 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Table 2.3 Quantities of Waste and Marine Sediment Generated for FEP-02/558/2018/A
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Inert C&D Materials Generated (in ‘000kg) |
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Month/Year |
Total Quantity Generated |
Hard Rock and Large Broken Concrete |
Reused in the Contract |
Reused in other Projects |
Disposed as Public Fill |
Imported Fill |
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Apr 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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May 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Jun 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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C&D Wastes Generated |
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Month/Year |
Metals (in ‘000kg3) |
Paper / Cardboard Packaging (in ‘000kg3) |
Plastics (in ‘000kg3) |
Chemical Waste |
Other (e.g. general refuse) (in ‘000kg) |
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(in ‘000kg3) |
(in ‘000L) |
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Apr 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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May 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Jun 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Marine Sediment Generated (in ‘000m3) |
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Month/Year |
Total Quantity of Type L Generated |
Total Quantity of Type M Generated |
Reused in the Contract |
Reused in other Projects |
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Apr 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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May 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Jun 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Table 2.4 Quantities of Waste and Marine Sediment Generated for FEP-03/558/2018/A
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Inert C&D Materials Generated (in ‘000kg) |
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Month/Year |
Total Quantity Generated |
Hard Rock and Large Broken Concrete |
Reused in the Contract |
Reused in other Projects |
Disposed as Public Fill |
Imported Fill |
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Apr 2021 |
622.900 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
622.900 |
0 |
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May 2021 |
3077.620 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
3077.620 |
0 |
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Jun 2021 |
785.840 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
785.840 |
0 |
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C&D Wastes Generated |
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Month/Year |
Metals (in ‘000kg3) |
Paper / Cardboard Packaging (in ‘000kg3) |
Plastics (in ‘000kg3) |
Chemical Waste |
Other (e.g. general refuse) (in ‘000kg) |
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(in ‘000kg3) |
(in ‘000L) |
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Apr 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
41.230 |
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May 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
52.280 |
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Jun 2021 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
28.500 |
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Marine Sediment Generated (in ‘000m3) |
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Month/Year |
Total Quantity of Type L Generated |
Total Quantity of Type M Generated |
Reused in the Contract |
Reused in other Projects |
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Apr 2021 |
3.438 (Note 1) |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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May 2021 |
79.672 |
23.169 |
0 |
1.602 |
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Jun 2021 |
3.650 |
35.771 |
0 |
0 |
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Note: (1) The quantity of marine sediment generated in April 2021 was updated in May 2021. |
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In accordance with the Updated EM&A Manual, marine water quality monitoring shall be undertaken at the monitoring stations as shown in Figure 2.1 and Table 2.5 three times a week at both mid-ebb and mid-flood tides during periods when there are dredging / jetting operations during construction phase of BPPS Pipeline or LPS Pipeline. The interval between two sets of monitoring would not be less than 36 hours. Two replicates of in-situ measurements and samples were collected at each monitored water depth of each monitoring stations. Levels of dissolved oxygen (DO), pH value, salinity, temperature and turbidity were measured in-situ whereas the level of suspended solids (SS) were determined by a HOKLAS accredited laboratory. The detailed methodology is presented in the Updated EM&A Manual.
Table 2.5 Location of Marine Water Quality Monitoring Stations
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Station |
Easting |
Northing |
Description |
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Group 1 – During construction at the pipeline shore approach at LPS (KP17.4 - 18.2), West Lamma Channel (KP14.5 - 17.4) |
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IM1 |
829453 |
806896 |
Impact Station for Coastline of South Lamma |
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IM2 |
828235 |
810347 |
Impact Station for Coastline of North Lamma |
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E1 |
827317 |
811510 |
Control Station for Ebb Tide |
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F1 |
827892 |
804243 |
Control Station for Flood Tide |
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Group 2 – During construction at the Double Berth Jetty to West Lamma Channel (KP0.0 - 14.5) |
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IM3 |
820683 |
805931 |
Impact Station for Coastline of South Cheung Chau |
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IM4 |
816997 |
805153 |
Impact Station for Coastline of South Shek Kwu Chau |
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IM5 |
814068 |
804100 |
Boundary of Proposed South Lantau Marine Park (MP) |
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IM6 |
814073 |
802029 |
Boundary of Proposed South Lantau MP |
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E2 |
813367 |
808213 |
Control Station for Ebb Tide |
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F2 |
822532 |
802161 |
Control Station for Flood Tide |
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F3 |
815032 |
801161 |
Control Station for Flood Tide |
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Group 3 – During construction at the Jetty Approach (KP0.0 - 5.0), South of Soko Islands (KP5.0 - 8.9), Southwest of Soko Islands (KP8.9 - 12.1) |
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IM6 |
814073 |
802029 |
Boundary of Proposed South Lantau MP |
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IM7 |
811652 |
802029 |
Boundary of Proposed South Lantau MP |
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IM8 |
810833 |
801430 |
Boundary of Proposed South Lantau MP |
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IM9 |
807101 |
801595 |
Boundary of Proposed South Lantau MP |
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E3 |
802686 |
804123 |
Control Station for Ebb Tide |
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F3 |
815032 |
801161 |
Control Station for Flood Tide |
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Group 4 – During construction at the Adamasta Channel (KP12.1 - 15.6), Southwest Lantau (KP15.6 - 21.3) |
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IM10 |
803145 |
806407 |
Boundary of Southwest Lantau MP |
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IM11A |
801914 |
806510 |
Boundary of Southwest Lantau MP |
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IM12 |
801041 |
807024 |
Boundary of Southwest Lantau MP |
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IM13 |
800386 |
810750 |
Boundary of Southwest Lantau MP |
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IM14 |
801376 |
810750 |
Boundary of Southwest Lantau MP |
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E4 |
801571 |
811923 |
Control Station for Ebb Tide |
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F4 |
809058 |
806567 |
Control Station for Flood Tide |
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Group 5 – During construction at the West of Tai O to West of HKIA (KP21.3 - 31.5) |
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IM15 |
804820 |
821110 |
Boundary of Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau MP |
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E5 |
804634 |
822606 |
Control Station for Ebb Tide |
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F5 |
805185 |
816591 |
Control Station for Flood Tide |
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Group 6 – During construction at the West of HKIA to Lung Kwu Chau (KP31.5 - 37.5) |
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IM15 |
804820 |
821110 |
Boundary of Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau MP |
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IM17 |
804865 |
827855 |
Boundary of Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau MP |
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IM16A |
805039 |
824343 |
Coral Colonies at Pak Chau |
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E6 |
805418 |
832113 |
Control Station for Ebb Tide |
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F5 |
805185 |
816591 |
Control Station for Flood Tide |
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Group 7 – During construction at the Lung Kwu Chau to Urmston Anchorage (37.5 - 41.1), Urmston Road (KP41.1 - 42.9) |
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IM17 |
804865 |
827855 |
Boundary of Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau MP |
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IM18 |
806220 |
827890 |
Boundary of Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau MP |
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IM19 |
807274 |
829250 |
Impact Station for Coastline of Lung Kwu Tan |
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E6 |
805418 |
832113 |
Control Station for Ebb Tide |
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F6 |
808812 |
824266 |
Control Station for Flood Tide |
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E5 |
804634 |
822606 |
Control Station for Flood Tide |
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Group 8 – During construction at the West of BPPS (KP42.9 - 44.9), Pipeline shore approach at BPPS (KP44.9 - 45.0) |
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IM19 |
807274 |
829250 |
Impact Station for Coastline of Lung Kwu Tan |
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IM20A |
809445 |
831728 |
Impact Station for Coastline of Deep Bay |
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IM21A |
808879 |
830900 |
Coral Colony at Artificial Seawall at BPPS |
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IM22A |
808703 |
830717 |
Coral Colony at Artificial Seawall at BPPS |
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E7A |
808313 |
833524 |
Control Station for Ebb Tide |
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F6 |
808812 |
824266 |
Control Station for Flood Tide |
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Note: Alternative monitoring stations (E7A, IM11A, IM16A, IM20A, IM21A & IM22A) were proposed by the ET in consultation with the IEC and approved by EPD in accordance with the provision in Section 5.1 and Section 5.2.5 of the Updated EM&A Manual. |
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The Action and Limit Levels for marine water quality monitoring have been established based on the baseline marine water quality monitoring data in accordance with the Updated EM&A Manual. Action and Limit Levels of key assessment parameters for construction phase marine water quality monitoring including DO, turbidity and SS are summarised in Table 2.6.
Table 2.6 Action and Limit Levels for Marine Water Quality Monitoring
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Parameter |
Action Level |
Limit Level |
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Group 1 – During construction at the pipeline shore approach at LPS (KP17.4 - 18.2), West Lamma Channel (KP14.5 - 17.4) |
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DO in mg L-1 a |
Surface and Middle 4.2 mg L-1
Bottom 2.4 mg L-1 |
Surface and Middle 2.9 mg L-1
Bottom 1.6 mg L-1 |
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Turbidity in NTU (Depth-averaged b) c |
14.4 NTU, and 120% of the relevant control station's turbidity at the same tide of the same day |
19.9 NTU, and 130% of the relevant control station's turbidity at the same tide of the same day |
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SS in mg L-1 (Depth-averaged b) c |
20.8 mg L-1, and 120% of the relevant control station's SS at the same tide of the same day |
29.6 mg L-1, and 130% of the relevant control station's SS at the same tide of the same day |
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Group 2 – During construction at the Double Berth Jetty to West Lamma Channel (KP0.0 - 14.5) |
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DO in mg L-1 a |
Surface and Middle 3.4 mg L-1
Bottom 1.8 mg L-1 |
Surface and Middle 2.4 mg L-1
Bottom 1.4 mg L-1 |
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Turbidity in NTU (Depth-averaged b) c |
17.1 NTU, and 120% of the relevant control station's turbidity at the same tide of the same day |
26.8 NTU, and 130% of the relevant control station's turbidity at the same tide of the same day |
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SS in mg L-1 (Depth-averaged b) c |
25.7 mg L-1, and 120% of the relevant control station's SS at the same tide of the same day |
37.1 mg L-1, and 130% of the relevant control station's SS at the same tide of the same day |
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Group 3 – During construction at the Jetty Approach (KP0.0 - 5.0), South of Soko Islands (KP5.0 - 8.9), Southwest of Soko Islands (KP8.9 - 12.1) |
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DO in mg L-1 a |
Surface and Middle 4.1 mg L-1
Bottom 2.7 mg L-1 |
Surface and Middle 3.0 mg L-1
Bottom 2.0 mg L-1 |
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Turbidity in NTU (Depth-averaged b) c |
17.0 NTU, and 120% of the relevant control station's turbidity at the same tide of the same day |
30.9 NTU, and 130% of the relevant control station's turbidity at the same tide of the same day |
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SS in mg L-1 (Depth-averaged b) c |
22.3 mg L-1, and 120% of the relevant control station's SS at the same tide of the same day |
36.9 mg L-1, and 130% of the relevant control station's SS at the same tide of the same day |
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Group 4 – During construction at the Adamasta Channel (KP12.1 - 15.6), Southwest Lantau (KP15.6 - 21.3) |
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DO in mg L-1 a |
Surface and Middle 3.4 mg L-1
Bottom 2.8 mg L-1 |
Surface and Middle 2.5 mg L-1
Bottom 2.0 mg L-1 |
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Turbidity in NTU (Depth-averaged b) c |
63.1 NTU, and 120% of the relevant control station's turbidity at the same tide of the same day |
165.7 NTU, and 130% of the relevant control station's turbidity at the same tide of the same day |
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SS in mg L-1 (Depth-averaged b) c |
75.4 mg L-1, and 120% of the relevant control station's SS at the same tide of the same day |
121.8 mg L-1, and 130% of the relevant control station's SS at the same tide of the same day |
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Group 5 – During construction at the West of Tai O to West of HKIA (KP21.3 - 31.5) |
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DO in mg L-1 a |
Surface and Middle 4.6 mg L-1
Bottom 4.0 mg L-1 |
Surface and Middle 4.0 mg L-1
Bottom 2.0 mg L-1 |
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Turbidity in NTU (Depth-averaged b) c |
31.9 NTU, and 120% of the relevant control station's turbidity at the same tide of the same day |
46.6 NTU, and 130% of the relevant control station's turbidity at the same tide of the same day |
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SS in mg L-1 (Depth-averaged b) c |
64.9 mg L-1, and 120% of the relevant control station's SS at the same tide of the same day |
72.5 mg L-1, and 130% of the relevant control station's SS at the same tide of the same day |
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Group 6 – During construction at the West of HKIA to Lung Kwu Chau (KP31.5 - 37.5) |
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DO in mg L-1 a |
Surface and Middle 4.4 mg L-1
Bottom 3.9 mg L-1 |
Surface and Middle 3.9 mg L-1
Bottom 2.0 mg L-1 |
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Turbidity in NTU (Depth-averaged b) c |
30.7 NTU, and 120% of the relevant control station's turbidity at the same tide of the same day |
47.0 NTU, and 130% of the relevant control station's turbidity at the same tide of the same day |
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SS in mg L-1 (Depth-averaged b) c |
49.2 mg L-1, and 120% of the relevant control station's SS at the same tide of the same day |
74.0 mg L-1, and 130% of the relevant control station's SS at the same tide of the same day |
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Group 7 – During construction at the Lung Kwu Chau to Urmston Anchorage (37.5 - 41.1), Urmston Road (KP41.1 - 42.9) |
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DO in mg L-1 a |
Surface and Middle 3.8 mg L-1
Bottom 3.1 mg L-1 |
Surface and Middle 3.4 mg L-1
Bottom 2.0 mg L-1 |
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Turbidity in NTU (Depth-averaged b) c |
34.5 NTU, and 120% of the relevant control station's turbidity at the same tide of the same day |
79.2 NTU, and 130% of the relevant control station's turbidity at the same tide of the same day |
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SS in mg L-1 (Depth-averaged b) c |
37.8 mg L-1, and 120% of the relevant control station's SS at the same tide of the same day |
98.2 mg L-1, and 130% of the relevant control station's SS at the same tide of the same day |
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Group 8 – During construction at the West of BPPS (KP42.9 - 44.9), Pipeline shore approach at BPPS (KP44.9 - 45.0) |
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DO in mg L-1 a |
Surface and Middle 4.3 mg L-1
Bottom 3.6 mg L-1 |
Surface and Middle 3.4 mg L-1
Bottom 2.0 mg L-1 |
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Turbidity in NTU (Depth-averaged b) c |
34.3 NTU, and 120% of the relevant control station's turbidity at the same tide of the same day |
58.5 NTU, and 130% of the relevant control station's turbidity at the same tide of the same day |
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SS in mg L-1 (Depth-averaged b) c |
42.4 mg L-1, and 120% of the relevant control station's SS at the same tide of the same day |
78.2 mg L-1, and 130% of the relevant control station's SS at the same tide of the same day |
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Notes: a. For DO, non-compliance of the water quality limits occurs when monitoring result is lower than the limits. b. “Depth-averaged” is calculated by taking the arithmetic means of reading of all three depths. c. For Turbidity and SS, non-compliance of the water quality limits occurs when monitoring result is higher than the limits. |
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The Event and Action Plan for marine water quality monitoring can be referred to the Updated EM&A Manual.
A total of 22 monitoring events for construction phase marine water quality monitoring were conducted for construction of BPPS Pipeline within the works area(s) for the associated marine-based activities in the reporting period. Graphical presentations are provided in Annex F. There were no Project related Action and Limit Level exceedances for marine water quality monitoring in the reporting period.
According to Condition 2.10 of FEP-02/558/2018/A and FEP-03/558/2018/A, and Section 5.3.2 of the Updated EM&A Manual, pilot tests on the efficiency of silt curtain system shall be conducted during the early stage of construction to confirm the removal efficiency of the silt curtains. The pilot tests on the efficiency of silt curtain system include i) testing of silt removal efficiency of 75% or higher for silt curtain at grab dredger; ii) testing of silt removal efficiency of 85% or higher for silt curtain at jetting machine; and iii) testing of silt removal efficiency of 80% or higher for double layer silt curtain at sensitive receivers, as determined by the difference between the SS levels near marine works area and that outside silt curtain in the event of the dredging / jetting operations being actively undertaken for BPPS Pipeline and/or LPS Pipeline. The detailed methodology of the pilot tests on the efficiency of silt curtain system is presented in the approved Silt Curtain Deployment Plans for the corresponding FEPs.
Prior to the pilot test conducted by the ET for the dredging works at Urmston Road (KP41.1-42.9) for the BPPS Pipeline under FEP-03/558/2018/A, the Contractor conducted pre-pilot test, following the requirements stated in Section 4 of the approved Silt Curtain Deployment Plan, on 30 April 2021 during the early stage of pre-trenching works for FEP-03/558/2018/A, and subsequently on 7 June 2021 to reassure the silt removal efficiency of the cage type silt curtain at grab dredger in consultation with CAPCO and the ET. The ET conducted pilot test on 11 June 2021 after the completion of pre-pilot test by the Contractor. However, due to the unfavourable weather on 11 June 2021, dredging operation was not conducted at representative work rate and hence the silt removal efficiency of the cage type silt curtain could not be tested. As the majority of dredging works for the BPPS Pipeline was completed on 12 June 2021, further pilot test for dredging works for BPPS Pipeline could not be performed. In view of the above, the ET, in consultation with the IEC, considered that the test conducted by the Contractor on 7 June 2021 was the best available information to confirm the removal efficiency of the silt curtains.
Pilot test on the efficiency of cage-type silt curtain at grab dredger was conducted on 7 June 2021. Three rounds of monitoring (i.e. Rounds 1, 2 & 3) for the pilot test covering ebb and flood tides were conducted when dredging operation was operated at or close to the maximum productivity for BPPS Pipeline. The dredging work rate for the three rounds of monitoring ranged from 53.57 – 247.33 m3/hr, which is equivalent to 1,286 – 5,936 m3/day for 24 hours work. The monitoring stations for the pilot test are presented in Figure 2.2.
The results of the pilot test have demonstrated that the tested cage-type silt curtain for dredging operation is capable of achieving an efficiency greater than 75% as assumed in the approved EIA Report for the HKOLNG Terminal project. As such, the proposed cage-type silt curtain is effective for the dredging operation for the Project to minimize water quality impacts and no further measures/recommendations are required. The detailed monitoring results can be referred to Section 2.4 of the Monthly EM&A Report for June 2021.
According to Condition 3.7 of FEP-02/558/2018/A, Condition 3.8 of FEP-03/558/2018/A, Section 9.11.3 of the approved EIA Report and Section 7 of the Updated EM&A Manual, marine mammal exclusion zone monitoring with 250 m radius is required during the course of dredging / jetting operations for construction of BPPS Pipeline or LPS Pipeline. Marine mammal exclusion zone requirements for marine dredging / jetting operations for construction of BPPS Pipeline or LPS Pipeline are presented in Table 2.7.
Table 2.7 Marine Mammal Exclusion Zone Requirements
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Activity |
Exclusion Zone |
Requirement |
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Marine dredging or jetting operations |
250m |
Before pipeline dredging or jetting commence, the exclusion zone must have been continuously clear of marine mammals for 30 minutes. During pipeline dredging/ jetting, if marine mammals are spotted within the exclusion zone, pipeline dredging/ jetting works will cease and will not resume until the observer confirms that the zone has been continuously clear of marine mammals for a period of 30 minutes. |
Marine mammal exclusion zone monitoring with 250 m radius was undertaken during the reporting period when marine dredging / jetting operations for construction of BPPS Pipeline was conducted. No sightings of marine mammals were observed during marine mammal exclusion zone monitoring in the reporting period. The monitoring results for marine mammal exclusion zone monitoring in the reporting period is summarised in Table 2.8.
Table 2.8 Monitoring Results for Marine Mammal Exclusion Zone Monitoring
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Date |
Active works activities |
Monitoring results |
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24 Apr 2021 |
Marine dredging operation at Subsea Cable Sterile Corridors for BPPS Pipeline |
No sightings of marine mammals |
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16-28 May 2021 |
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28-30 Apr 2021 |
Marine dredging operation at Urmston Road for BPPS Pipeline |
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1-26, 30-31 May 2021 |
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1-12 Jun 2021 |
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The operating speeds and marine travel routes of working vessels for construction of the Project within the reporting period were checked and reviewed. A total of 13 working vessels were used for the construction of BPPS Pipeline under FEP-03/558/2018/A during the reporting period. All these working vessels were operated at a speed lower than 10 knots when moving within the areas frequented by marine mammals, including the waters near Sha Chau and Lung Kwu Chau Marine Park, the waters at the west of Lantau Island and the waters between Soko Islands and Shek Kwu Chau, and followed the relevant marine travel requirements stipulated in the FEP. No non-compliance on the operating speeds and marine travel routes of working vessels was identified. Records of operating speeds and marine travel routes of working vessels for construction of the Project provided by the Contractor can be referred to the relevant Annexes of the associated Monthly EM&A Reports for the reporting period.
The compliance status on approval conditions given by the Director of Environmental Protection for the entry of working vessels (i.e. anchor handling tugs (AHTs)) within marine parks, including SWLMP and the proposed SLMP in pursuant to Condition 3.4 of FEP-03/558/2018/A for anchoring activities for pipelaying process for the construction of BPPS Pipeline within the reporting period was checked. A total of two AHTs with 17 entries to the Southwest Lantau Marine Park (SWLMP) were recorded while no working vessels entered to the proposed SLMP within the reporting period. No non-compliance on the approval conditions was identified. Records of entry events of working vessels within the SWLMP for the construction of BPPS Pipeline provided by the Contractor can be referred to Annex N of the Monthly EM&A Report for April 2021.
A summary of the Environmental Mitigation Implementation Schedule (EMIS) is presented in Annex C. The necessary mitigation measures were implemented properly for the Project.
There were no Project related Action and Limit Level exceedances for marine water quality monitoring in the reporting period.
Since there were no construction activities conducted in the reporting period requiring impact monitoring of marine mammal in accordance with the Updated EM&A Manual, there were no breaches of Action and Limit Levels for marine mammal monitoring in the reporting period.
Cumulative statistics on exceedance is provided in Annex E.
There were no environmental complaints, notification of summons and successful prosecutions recorded in the reporting period.
Statistics on environmental complaints, notification of summons and successful prosecutions are summarised in Annex E.
This Quarterly EM&A Summary Report presents the key findings of the EM&A works during the reporting period from 1 April to 30 June 2021 for the construction works for the Project in accordance with the Updated EM&A Manual and the requirements of the Further Environmental Permits (FEP-01/558/2018/A, FEP-02/558/2018/A & FEP-03/558/2018/A).
Environmental auditing works, including regular site inspections of construction works conducted by the ET, audit of implementation of Waste Management Plan, and review of the acceptability of operating speeds and marine travel routes of working vessels, including checking of compliance with the approval conditions given by EPD for allowing the entry of working vessels within marine parks, including SWLMP and the proposed SLMP in pursuant to Condition 3.4 of FEP-03/558/2018/A, were conducted in the reporting period. No non-compliance of environmental statutory requirements was identified.
Marine water quality monitoring was conducted during the reporting period in accordance with the Updated EM&A Manual. No Project related Action and Limit Level exceedances were recorded.
Pilot test on the efficiency of silt curtain system (cage-type silt curtain for dredging operation) was conducted during the reporting period in accordance with the approved Silt Curtain Deployment Plan. The results of the pilot test have demonstrated that the tested cage-type silt curtain for dredging operation is capable of achieving an efficiency greater than 75% as assumed in the approved EIA Report for the HKOLNG Terminal project. As such, the proposed cage-type silt curtain is effective for the dredging operation for the Project to minimize water quality impacts and no further measures/recommendations are required.
There were no environmental complaints, notification of summons and successful prosecutions recorded in the reporting period.
The recommended
environmental mitigation measures for the Project were effectively implemented
and the EM&A programme undertaken by the ET has effectively monitored the
construction activities as well as ensured proper implementation of mitigation
measures in the reporting period.
([1]) Application for variation of an environmental permit for FEP-01/558/2018 was undertaken and the latest FEP (FEP-01/558/2018/A) was issued on 6 November 2020.