EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This is the 1^st Monthly Environment Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) Report for Relocation of Diamon Hill Fresh Water and Salt Water Service Reservoirs to Caverns (the Project). This report was prepared by Acuity Sustainability Consulting Limited under Contract No. 21/WSD/21 (hereafter called “the Contract”). This report documents the findings of EM&A works during the reporting period from 31 March to 30 April 2023.

Key Construction Works in the Reporting Period

A summary of construction activities undertaken during the reporting period is presented below:

· Site formation

Environmental Monitoring and Audit Programme

The monthly EM&A programme was undertaken by the Environmental Team in accordance with the EM&A Manual. A summary of the monitoring and audit activities during the reporting period is presented below:

Table I Summary of EM&A Activities in the Reporting Period

EM&A Activities	Date
1-hour TSP Monitoring	6, 12, 18, 24 and 29 April 2023
Construction Noise Monitoring	6, 12, 18 and 24 April 2023
Weekly Environmental Site Inspection	6, 14, 19 and 28 April 2023

Breaches of Action and Limit Levels

A summary of the environmental monitoring exceedance of the reporting period is tabulated in Table II.

Table II Summary of Exceedance in the Reporting Period

Environmental Monitoring	Parameter	No. of non-project related exceedances		Total no. of non-project related exceedances	No. of exceedances related to the project		Total no. of exceedances related to the project
Environmental Monitoring	Parameter	AL	LL	Total no. of non-project related exceedances	AL	LL	Total no. of exceedances related to the project
Air Quality	1-hour TSP	0	0	0	0	0	0
Noise	L_eq_(30-min)	0	0	0	0	0	0

Air Quality

No action or limit levels exceedance was recorded for 1-hour TSP monitoring during the reporting period.

Construction Noise

No action or limit levels exceedance was recorded for construction noise monitoring during the reporting period.

Complaint Log

No environmental complaint was received in the reporting period.

Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions

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

Reporting Change

There was no reporting change in the reporting period.

Future Key Issues

Key issues to be considered in the next three months included:

· Site formation

· Pipe piling

· Sheet piling

· Tree transplanting

· Demolition of pumping station

· Hoard erection

Potential environmental impacts arising from the above construction activities are mainly associated with construction dust, construction noise, water pollution control, waste management and landscape and visual.

1. InTroduction

1.1 Project Background

1.1.1 The relocated Diamond Hill Fresh Water and Salt Water Service Reservoirs (DHSRs) will be constructed in a series of caverns linked by access tunnels and adits. The relocated Diamond Hill Fresh Water Service Reservoirs (DHFWSR) and Diamond Hill Salt Water Service Reservoirs (DHSWSR) will be compartmented while the existing Diamond Hill Pumping Station (DHPS) will be split into two (2) pump houses for fresh and salt water supply when relocated.

1.1.2 Ancillary facilities to be constructed near the tunnel portal may include transformer room, switch room, emergency generator room, control room, ventilation building, and pumping station control room, which will be constructed in an above-ground building outside the tunnel.

1.1.3 The scope of the Project comprises the following:

a) Construction of the relocated DHSRs and associated pumping stations and water main laying works;

b) Construction of tunnels, adits, ventilation system and caverns for accommodating the relocated DHSRs and the associated facilities;

c) Terminating the operation of the existing DHSRs and the associated facilities; and

d) All other associated works that are incidental to and necessary for the completion of the Project.

1.1.4 The major construction activities of the Project include earthworks, drilling and blasting, construction of concrete structures, handling and transportation of excavated materials, water mains laying, installation of electrical and mechanical (E&M) equipment and material transportation. The operation of the existing DHSRs and the associated facilities will be terminated after the completion of the testing and commissioning of the relocated DHSRs. Under the Project, the existing DHSRs and associated facilities will be retained after termination of the operation. The subsequent demolition works will be carried out by other government departments/ project proponents.

1.1.5 The Project construction was commenced on 31 March 2023 and the completion date for the construction works would be on 12 April 2027.

1.1.6 The Project is a Designated Project under Item Q.2, Part I of Schedule 2 of the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance, "Underground Rock Caverns", which requires an environmental permit from Environmental Protection Department for its construction and operation.

1.1.7 Pursuant to the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (EIAO), the Director of Environmental Protection Department (EPD) granted the Environmental Permits (EP-602/2021) to the Water Supplies Department (WSD) for the Project.

1.1.8 Acuity Sustainability Consulting Limited (ASCL) is commissioned by Chun Wo – Sinohydro Joint Venture to undertake the role of Environmental Team under the Environmental Permit (EP) EP-602/2021, and to carry out the EM&A programme in fulfilment of the EM&A Manual, and other requirements stipulated in the associated EIA Report.

1.1.9 This is the 1^st Monthly EM&A Report summarizing the key findings of the construction phase EM&A programme from 31 March to 30 April 2023 (the reporting period) and is submitted to fulfil the requirements in Conditions 3.4 of EP-602/2021 and section 13.3 of the EM&A Manual of the Project.

1.2 Construction Works Programme

1.2.1 The construction works of the Project was commenced on 31 March 2023. The construction works programme, and the locations of construction works of the Project are shown in Appendix A and Figure 1.1, respectively. A summary of construction activities undertaken during the reporting period is presented below:

· Site formation

1.3 Project Organization

1.3.1 Different parties with different levels of involvement in the Project organization include:

· Project Proponent: Water Supplies Department (WSD)

· Supervisor/Engineer’s Representative (ER): Binnies Hong Kong Limited

· Contractor: Chun Wo - Sinohydro Joint Venture

· Environmental Team (ET): Acuity Sustainability Consulting Limited

· Independent Environmental Checker (IEC): Umwelt Consulting Limited

1.3.2 The key personnel contact names and telephone number are presented in Appendix B.

1.4 License, Notification and Permits

1.4.1 A summary of the relevant permit, licences, and/ or notifications on environmental protection for this Project are presented in Table 1.1.

Table 1.1 Status of Environmental License, Notifications and Permits

Permit / License No.	Valid Period		Status
Permit / License No.	From	Expired On	Status
Environmental Permit
EP-602/2021	14/12/2021	-	Valid
Notification Pursuant to Section 3(1) of the Air Pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation
Ref. No.: 487301	09/12/2022	-	Valid
Billing Account for Disposal of Construction Waste
7046085	04/01/2023	-	Valid
Registration of Chemical Waste Producer
WPN 5213-282-C4760-0	30/12/2022	-	Valid
Effluent Discharge License under Water Pollution Control Ordinance
Ref No. 490431	-	-	Under application

1.4.2 The submission status of the EP and the implementation status of the mitigation measures stated in the EP had been reviewed, all submission were submitted/ deposited to the Director of Environmental Protection (DEP) on schedule, no non-compliance of EP conditions was recorded during the reporting period. The summary of submission status under Environmental Permit EP-602/2021 are summarized in Table 1.2.

Table 1.2 Summary of Status of Submission under EP-602/2021

EP Condition	Title of Submission	Submission Status
1.11	Commencement Date of Construction	Notified the DEP on 22 Feb 2023
2.9	Management Organization(s)	Informed the DEP on 20 Feb 2023
2.10	Environmental Permit (EP) Submission Schedule	22 Feb 2022 (1st Submission)
2.11	Construction Works Schedule and Location Plan	28 Feb 2023 (Deposited)
2.12	Construction Noise Management Plan (CNMP)	28 Feb 2023 (Deposited) (Comment were issued by the EPD on 8 Mar 2023 and the CNMP is being revised.)
2.13	Waste Management Plan	28 Feb 2023 (Deposited)
2.14	Landscape and Visual Mitigation Plan	28 Feb 2022 (1st Submission)
3.3	Baseline Monitoring Report	17 Mar 2023 (1st Submission) 27 Apr 2023 (2nd Submission)
3.4	Monthly EM&A Report (Apr 2023)	To be submitted within 10 working days after the end of the reporting month
4.2	Dedicated Internet Website	Under preparation

1.4.3 Following the EPD’s comments on the Baseline Monitoring Report (Ref. No. BMR-3.1, dated 17 March 2023), updating of air quality and noise monitoring locations were proposed, including cancellation of noise monitoring station at Tower 1, Meridian Hill (NM-1), resumption of air quality and noise monitoring stations at Block 6, Tsui Chuk Garden (i.e. DM-4 and NM-4) and proposal of new noise monitoring locations at Wo Tin House, Shatin Pass Estate (NM-5) and Sheung Fung Street Customs Staff Quarter (NM-6). The proposal had been submitted to the EPD on 17 April 2023. Comment from the EPD is pending.

1.4.4 The Baseline Monitoring Report would be further updated to include all the baseline monitoring results, including additional baseline monitoring data of DM-4, NM-4, NM-5 and NM-6.

1.5 Brief Summary of EM&A Requirements

Air Quality

1.5.1 In accordance with the EM&A Manual, the ET shall carry out impact monitoring during construction phase of the project. For 1-hour Total Suspended Particulates (TSP) monitoring, the sampling frequency of at least three times every six days should be undertaken when the highest dust impact occurs.

1.5.2 Action and Limit Levels for the 1-hour TSP monitoring works are discussed in Section 2.4. Should non-compliance of the criteria occur, action in accordance with the Event and Action Plan presented in Appendix C shall be carried out.

1.5.3 The air quality mitigation measures detailed in the EM&A Manual were recommended to be implemented during the construction phase. The implementation statuses of these measures are presented in Appendix D.

Noise Monitoring

1.5.4 Construction noise monitoring should be carried out at the designated monitoring stations directly affected by the construction works once every week after the commencement of construction. During construction works, one set of L_eq_(30-min) measurement at each station between 0700 and 1900 hours on normal weekdays shall be taken. If construction works are extended to include works during the period between 1900 and 0700 hours, additional weekly impact monitoring shall be carried out during evening and night-time works.

1.5.5 Action and Limit Levels for the noise monitoring are discussed in Section 3.5. Should non-compliance of the criteria occur, action in accordance with the Event and Action Plan presented in Appendix C shall be carried out.

1.5.6 The noise mitigation measures detailed in the EM&A Manual are recommended to be implemented during the construction phase. The implementation statuses of these measures are presented in Appendix D.

Environmental Requirements in Contract Documents

1.5.7 According to Particular Specification (PS), the Contractor shall undertake environmental protection measures to reduce the environmental impacts arising from the execution of the works. The Contractor shall also observe and comply with relevant environmental protection and pollution control ordinances. The Contractor shall design, construct, operate and maintain pollution control measures to ensure compliance with the contract provisions as well as the environmental ordinances and their regulations.

1.5.8 The Contractor shall also:

· Implement air pollution and noise abatement practices as specified in PS;

· Minimise generation of wastewater from the Site;

· On-site sorting of Construction and Demolition (C&D) Materials;

· Establish a mechanism to record the quantities of C&D materials generated each month, using the monthly summary “Waste Flow Table”;

· Control the use of timbers;

· Implement a trip ticket system (TTS) for tracking the removal of C&D materials from the Site to the disposal grounds;

· Prepare an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) in accordance with GS Section 25 and PS for implementation on the Site to reduce environmental nuisance and C&D materials arising from Works, throughout the construction period;

· Arrange weekly environmental walk to inspect the Site, checking that the environmental performance of the Site is satisfactory and in compliance with the requirements under the contract and EMP; and

· Carry out site specific induction training about environmental management as well as safety for all staffs and workers, and provide toolbox talks for workers on environmental nuisance abatement and waste management.

2. Air QualiTy monitoring

2.1 Monitoring Locations

2.1.1 The air quality monitoring locations for impact monitoring during the reporting period are listed in Table 2.1 and presented in Figure 2.1.

Table 2.1 Air Quality Monitoring Stations for Construction Phase

ID	Description	Coordinates
ID	Description	Northing	Easting
DM-1	Tennis Court near Tin Ma Court	822705	837047
DM-2	Chun Sing House, Tin Ma Court	822673	837143
DM-3	Grace Methodist Church Kindergarten	822782	837227
DM-4a	Road pavement near Wang King House, Tin Wang Court	822854	837340

Notes:

The air quality monitoring station proposed in the EM&A Manual (i.e., DM-4) was not available for baseline and impact monitoring in the reporting period. Therefore, impact monitoring was conducted at DM-4a as an alternative air quality monitoring station which was agreed by the ER, IEC and EPD.

2.2 Air Quality Monitoring Parameter, Frequency and Duration

2.2.1 Table 2.2 summarized the monitoring parameter, duration, and frequency of impact air quality monitoring.

Table 2.2 Impact Air Quality Monitoring Parameter, Duration and Frequency

Parameter	Frequency	Duration
1-hour TSP	3 times every 6 days	Throughout the construction phase

2.3 Monitoring Equipment and Methodology and QA/ QC Procedure

Proposal of Using Portable Direct Reading Dust Meter

2.3.1 Direct reading dust meters were used for measuring 1-hour TSP levels during the impact air quality monitoring. According to Section 4.4.1 of the EM&A Manual, the proposed use of direct reading dust meters was submitted to and agreed by the IEC.

2.3.2 Sufficient number of monitoring instruments were prepared by the ET for carrying out the impact monitoring. All equipment and associated instrumentation were clearly labelled.

2.3.3 Wind data were collected from the records of Hong Kong Observatory Kai Tak Wind Station (22.30966N, 114.21336E), which is located at the south-eastern side of runway of the former Kai Tak Airport about 4.5 km south-east from the project site.

2.3.4 Equipment used in the impact air quality monitoring programme is summarised in Table 2.3. Calibration certificates for the impact air quality monitoring equipment are attached in Appendix E.

Table 2.3 Impact Air Quality Monitoring Equipment

Equipment	Brand and Model	Serial No.	Calibration Due Date
Direct Reading Dust Meter	Sibata LD-5R	851820	15/10/2023
	Sibata LD-5R	882109	15/10/2023
	PC-3A(E)	JC-220710221	08/10/2023

Maintenance and Calibration

2.3.5 Direct reading dust meters have been calibrated against high volume samplers (HVSs) annually. A 2-day, three 3-hour measurement results per day from direct reading dust meters were taken to compare with the sampling results from the HVSs. The correlation between the direct reading dust meters and the HVSs were then concluded. By accounting for the correlation factor, the direct reading dust meters are considered to achieve comparable results as that of the HVSs.

2.3.6 The 1-hour TSP measurement follows the instruction provided in the manufacturer's manual. Before initiating a measurement, zeroing the portable dust meter was carried out to ensure the accuracy of each measurement.

2.4 Action and Limit Levels

2.4.1 The action and limit levels were established in accordance with the EM&A Manual. Table 2.4 presents the action and limits levels for 1-hour TSP monitoring. Should non-compliance of the criteria occur, action in accordance with the Event and Action Plan presented in Appendix C shall be carried out.

Table 2.4 Action and Limit Levels for 1-hour TSP

Monitoring Station	Action Level (µg/m³)	Limit Level (µg/m³)
DM-1	300.1	500
DM-2	289.0
DM-3	289.7
DM-4a	291.6

2.5 Results and Observation

2.5.1 The impact air quality monitoring was conducted on 6, 12, 18, 24 and 29 April 2023. The impact air quality monitoring schedule for the reporting period is shown in Appendix F.

2.5.2 The monitoring results and graphical presentation of impact air quality monitoring are shown in Appendix G. No action or limit levels exceedance was recorded in the reporting period.

Table 2.5 Summary of Impact 1-hour TSP Monitoring Results

Monitoring Station	TSP Concentration, μg/m³			Action Level	Limit Level
Monitoring Station	Average	Minimum	Maximum	Action Level	Limit Level
DM-1	86	75	93	300.1	500
DM-2	74	62	90	289.0
DM-3	63	54	72	289.7
DM-4a	73	64	84	291.6

2.5.3 During the impact air quality monitoring, the major dust sources at each monitoring stations were summarized in Table 2.6.

Table 2.6 Influencing Factors at / near Air Quality Monitoring Stations

Monitoring Stations	Influencing Factors
DM-1	Not identified
DM-2	Not identified
DM-3	Not identified
DM-4a	Not identified

2.5.4 Weather conditions during impact monitoring are presented in Appendix G and extracts of wind data recorded at Kai Tak Wind Station available from the Hong Kong Observatory are presented in Appendix H.

3. NOiSE Monitoring

3.1 Monitoring Locations

3.1.1 The monitoring locations for construction noise monitoring are listed in Table 3.1 and shown in Figure 3.1.

Table 3.1 Noise Monitoring Stations during Construction Phase

ID	Description	Measurement	Coordinates
ID	Description	Measurement	Northing	Easting
NM-2	Chun Sing House, Tin Ma Court	Façade	822668	837143
NM-3	Grace Methodist Church Kindergarten	Façade	822782	837227
NM-4a*	Road pavement near Wang King House, Tin Wang Court	Free field	822854	837340

Notes:

The noise monitoring stations proposed in the EM&A Manual (NM-1) were not available for baseline and impact monitoring. Therefore, impact monitoring at NM-1 was cancelled and agreed by the ER, IEC and EPD.

* The noise monitoring stations proposed in the EM&A Manual (NM-4) were not available for baseline and impact monitoring during the reporting period. NM-4a was proposed as an alternative noise monitoring station and agreed by the ER, IEC and EPD.

3.2 Noise Monitoring Parameter, Frequency and Duration

3.2.1 Construction noise level was measured by the ET and measured in terms of the A-weighted equivalent continuous sound pressure level (L_eq). L_eq_(30-min)used as the monitoring parameter for the construction noise monitoring.

3.2.2 As supplementary information for data auditing, statistical results such as L₁₀ and L₉₀ were also obtained for reference.

3.2.3 Table 3.2 summarized the monitoring parameters, duration, and frequency of construction noise monitoring.

Table 3.2 Construction Noise Monitoring Parameter, Frequency and Duration

Parameters	Time	Frequency	Duration
L_eq_(30-min)	0700 and 1900 hours on normal weekdays	once every week	Throughout the construction phase

3.3 Monitoring Equipment, Methodology and QA / QC Procedure

3.3.1 As referred to the technical memorandum (TM) 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 were used for carrying out the construction noise monitoring.

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

3.3.3 Sufficient numbers of noise measuring equipment and associated instrumentation were prepared by the Environmental Team. All the equipment and associated instrumentation were clearly labelled.

3.3.4 Wind data were collected from the records of Hong Kong Observatory Kai Tak Wind Station (22.30966N, 114.21336E), which is located at the south-eastern side of runway of the former Kai Tak Airport about 4.5 km south-east from the project site.

3.3.5 The monitoring procedures are as follows:

· For façade measurement, the monitoring station was set at a point 1 m from the exterior of the sensitive receivers building façade and set at a position 1.2 m above the ground. For free-field measurement, the monitoring station was set at a position 1.2 m above the ground.

· The battery condition was checked to ensure good functioning of the meter.

· Parameters such as frequency weighting, the time weighting and the interval were set as follows:

· Frequency weighting: A

· Time weighting : Fast

· Interval : 30 minutes (L_eq_(30-min)) would be determined for daytime noise by calculating the logarithmic average of six L_eq_(5-min)data

· Prior to and after each noise measurement, the meter was calibrated using an acoustic calibrator for 94.0 dB at 1000 Hz. If the difference in the calibration level before and after measurement is more than 1.0 dB, the measurement was considered invalid and repeat of noise measurement will be required after re-calibration or repair of the equipment.

· At the end of the monitoring period, the values of L_eq, L₉₀ and L₁₀ were recorded. In addition, noise sources were recorded on a standard record sheet.

3.3.6 Table 3.3 summarized the noise monitoring equipment used during the construction noise monitoring. Calibration certificates for the impact noise monitoring equipment are attached in Appendix E.

Table 3.3 Construction Noise Monitoring Equipment

Equipment	Model (Serial Number)	Calibration Due Date
Sound Level Meter	Nti-XL2 (A2A-13548-E0)	05/02/2024
Sound Calibrator	Rion NC 75 (34724243)	04/07/2023

3.4 Maintenance and Calibration

3.4.1 Maintenance and calibration procedures are as follows:

· The microphone head of the sound level meter and calibrator were regularly cleaned with a soft cloth; and

· The sound level meter and acoustic calibrator were calibrated annually by a HOKLAS accredited laboratory or the manufacturer.

3.5 Action and Limit Levels

3.5.1 The Action and Limit levels were established in accordance with the EM&A Manual. Table 3.4 presents the Action and Limit Levels for construction noise. Should non-compliance of the criteria occur, action in accordance with the Event and Action Plan presented in Appendix C shall be carried out.

Table 3.4 Action and Limit Levels for Construction Noise Monitoring

Monitoring Stations	Action Level	Limit Level	Time Period
NM-2	When one documented complaint is received	75 dB(A)	0700 - 1900 hours on normal weekdays
NM-3		70/ 65 dB(A) *
NM-4a		75 dB(A)

Notes:

If works are to be carried out during restricted hours, the conditions stipulated in the construction noise permit issued by the Noise Control Authority have to be followed.

* Reduce to 70 dB(A) for schools and 65 dB(A) during school examination periods.

3.6 Results and Observations

3.6.1 The construction noise monitoring was conducted on 6, 12, 18 and 24 April 2023. The monitoring schedule is presented in Appendix F.

3.6.2 The construction noise monitoring results are summarized in Table 3.5. No Action or Limit levels exceedance was recorded in the reporting period. Details of the results and graphical presentation are shown in Appendix I.

able 3.5 Summary of Construction Noise Monitoring Results

Monitoring Station	Noise Level, dB(A)			Limit Level
	**L_eq_(30-min)**
	Mean	Minimum	Maximum
NM-2	70.1	69.8	70.4	75 dB(A)
NM-3	65.2	64.9	65.4	70/ 65 dB(A) *
NM-4a	69.3	68.9	69.7	75 dB(A)

Note: *Reduce to 70 dB(A) for schools and 65 dB(A) during school examination periods

3.6.3 Weather conditions during impact monitoring are presented in Appendix I and extracts of wind data recorded at Kai Tak Wind Station available from the Hong Kong Observatory are presented in Appendix H.

3.6.4 During the construction noise monitoring period, the influencing factors which may affect the results are summarized in Table 3.6.

Table 3.6 Influencing Factors at Noise Monitoring Stations

Monitoring Stations	Influencing Factors
NM-2	Road Traffic Noise
NM-3	Road Traffic Noise
NM-4a	Road Traffic Noise

5. environmental site inspection and audit

5.1.1 Site inspections were carried out by the ET on a weekly basis to monitor the implementation of proper environmental pollution control mitigation measures for the Project. During the reporting period, site inspections were carried out on 6, 14, 19 and 28 April 2023. Joint site inspection with the ER, the Contractor and the IEC was carried out on 19 April 2023.

5.1.2 During the site inspections in the reporting period, no non-conformance was identified. Key observations and reminders during the site inspections are described in Table 5.1.

Table 5.1 Summary of Site Inspection Observations and Recommendations

Inspection Date	Key Observation / Reminders	Follow-up Action
6 Apr 2023	1. Demolished materials were found within the tree protection zone (TPZ). The Contractor was requested to remove these materials and maintain the TPZ free from C&D waste and construction materials (Portion 3, Upper part). (Observation) 2. A breaker tip was found lying on the ground. The Contractor was reminded to put an impervious tarpaulin sheet underneath the tip to prevent land contamination from any lubricant oil leaking from the tip (Portion 3, upper part). (Reminder) 3. The Contractor was reminded to properly maintain the site drainage (Portion 3, upper part). (Reminder)	1. The construction materials found within the TPZ was removed. 2. An impervious tarpaulin sheet was placed underneath the breaker tip. 3. Sandbags barriers was erected to protect the site drainage.
14 Apr 2023	1. The Contractor was reminded to remove the stockpile of dusty materials and located away from the storm drain. (Portion 3, upper part). (Reminder)	1. Dusty materials was removed.
19 Apr 2023	1. Tree Protection Zones (TPZ) for some trees do not cover the entire root system (main roots), leaving roots exposed to construction. The Contractor was requested to extend TPZ further from tree trunk to cover main roots/ exposed roots (Portion 3, upper part). (Observation) 2. Excavation extended to main roots, leaving roots exposed and prone to construction works. The Contractor was advised to move excavation further away from root system and TPZ wherever possible (Portion 3, upper part). (Observation) 3. Construction debris is left exposed near TPZ. The Contractors should remove the construction debris (Portion 3, upper part). (Observation) 4. Breaker tips are exposed and prone to oil leakage and land contamination. The Contractor was requested to place impervious tarpaulin sheets underneath the breaker tips to prevent potential land contamination due to leakage of oil/ lubricant (Portion 3, lower and upper parts). (Observation)	1. The TPZ was extended to cover the entire root system. 2. Excavation zone was moved further away from root system and TPZ wherever possible. 3. The construction debris near TPZ was removed. 4. Impervious tarpaulin sheets were placed underneath the breaker tips to prevent potential land contamination issue.
28 Apr 2023	No major environmental deficiency was observed.	N/A

5.1.3 According to the EIA Report, EP and the EM&A Manual, the mitigation measures detailed in the documents are recommended to be implemented during the construction phase. A summary of the Project Implementation Schedule is provided in Appendix D.

6. environmental non-compliance

6.1 Summary of Exceedance

6.1.1 No Action Level or Limit Level exceedance was recorded for 1-hour TSP monitoring in the reporting period.

6.1.2 No Action Level or Limit Level exceedance was recorded for construction noise monitoring in the reporting period.

6.1.3 Should the monitoring results of the environmental monitoring parameters at any designated monitoring stations indicate that the Action/ Limit Levels are exceeded, the actions in accordance with the Event and Action Plans in Appendix C would be carried out.

6.2 Summary of Environmental Non-Compliance

6.2.1 No environmental non-compliance was recorded in the reporting period.

6.3 Summary of Environmental Complaint

6.3.1 No environmental complaint was received in the reporting period. The Cumulative Complaint Log is presented in Appendix K.

6.4 Summary of Environmental Summon and Successful Prosecution

6.4.1 There was no successful environmental prosecution or notification of summons received since the Project commencement. The Cumulative Log for environmental summon and successful prosecution is presented in Appendix K.

7. future key issue

7.1 Construction Works and Potential Environmental Issues in the next Reporting Period

7.1.1 The construction programme for the Project for the next reporting period is presented in Appendix A.

7.1.2 Works to be undertaken in the next three months are summarized below:

· Site formation

· Pipe piling

· Sheet piling

· Tree transplanting

· Demolition of pumping station

· Hoarding erection

7.1.3 Potential environmental impacts arising from the above construction activities are mainly associated with construction dust impact, noise impact, water quality impact, waste management and landscape and visual.

7.2 Recommendation

7.2.1 The key environmental mitigation measures for the Project in the coming reporting period associated with above construction activities will include:

Dust

· Regular watering to reduce dust emissions from exposed site surface;

· Stockpile of dusty materials shall be covered entirely by impervious sheeting;

· Provide vehicles washing facilities at all site exits to wash away any dusty materials from vehicle body;

· NRMM Labels should be displayed on the applicable equipment on site by the Contractor;

· All vehicle and plant should be cleaned before they leave a construction site.

Noise

· Only well-maintained plant should be operated on-site, and plant should be maintained regularly during the construction programme;

· Quality Powered Mechanical Equipment (QPME) should be adopted as far as possible.

Water Quality

· No effluent discharge would be allowed before acquired the effluent discharge license.

· Surface run-off from construction sites should be discharged into dedicated discharge point via adequately designed sand/ silt removal facilities;

· Channels/ earth bunds/ sandbags barriers should be provided on site to properly direct stormwater to silt removal facilities;

· Silt removal facilities, channels and manholes should be maintained, and the deposited silt and grit should be removed regularly;

· Open stockpiles of construction materials on sites should be covered with tarpaulin or similar fabric during rainstorms;

· Perimeter channels should be provided on site boundaries where necessary to intercept stormwater run-off from outside the site so that it will not wash across the site.

Waste Management

· Provision of sufficient waste disposal points and regular collection of waste;

· Regular cleaning and maintenance programme for drainage system;

· Chemical containers shall be stored with drip tray underneath.

Ecology

· Minimize loss of habitats and associated wildlife;

· Using directional lighting to prevent excessive light spill into adjacent natural habitat and disturbance to nocturnal fauna.

Landscape and Visual

· Construction activities shall be carefully designed to minimize impact on existing retained trees;

· Adequate tree protection measures shall be provided for the trees to be retained on site.

8. ConclUsion, Comments and recommendation

8.1 Conclusion

8.1.1 This 1^st Monthly EM&A Report presents the EM&A works during the reporting period from 31 March 2023 to 30 April 2023 in accordance with the EM&A Manual.

8.1.2 No Action Level or Limit Level exceedance was recorded for 1-hour TSP monitoring in the reporting period.

8.1.3 No Action Level or Limit Level exceedance was recorded for construction noise monitoring in the reporting period.

8.1.4 Environmental site inspections were conducted on 6, 14, 19 and 28 April 2023 by the ET in the reporting period.

8.1.5 No environmental complaint was received in the reporting period.

8.1.6 No notification of summons and prosecution was received in the reporting period.

8.1.7 The ET will keep track on the construction works to confirm compliance of environmental requirements and the proper implementation of all necessary mitigation measures.

8.1.8 No change to the EM&A programme was made in this reporting period.

8.2 Comments and Recommendations

8.2.1 The proposed mitigation measures were properly implemented and were considered effective and efficient in pollution control.

8.2.2 Following the submission of the Baseline Monitoring Report, comments were issued by the EPD in late March 2023 advising the ET to consider setting up air quality and noise monitoring stations at Tsui Chuk Garden and additional noise monitoring stations for watermains construction works along Chuk Yuen Road, Sheung Fung Street and Shatin Pass Road. In response to the EPD comments, a proposal of updating air quality and noise monitoring stations was submitted to the EPD for comment. Additional baseline monitoring at these stations will be carried out in May 2023.