6.                  COMMENTS, RECOMMENDATIONS AND CONCLUSIONS

 

Comments on Mitigation Measures

 

Air Quality

6.1               The major dust sources were the dump track traffic, dumping and sorting activities inside the temporary CWSF. The Contractor was recommended to dampen the haul road and provide water spraying to all dusty operations.

 

6.2               The Contractor was advised to operate mist spraying systems and automatic water sprinklers in the temporary CWSF.

 

6.3               All vehicles should be washed before leaving the site egress by provision, operation and maintenance of automatic wheel washing facilities.

 

Water Quality

6.4               Maintenance of the drainage system, including the trapezoidal channels, is required.

 

6.5               Remove the stagnant water or provide pesticide for the stagnant water in the desilting chambers.

 

Chemical and Waste Management

6.6               Remove waste materials from site regularly to avoid accumulation.

 

6.7               Handle and store chemical waste properly.

 

6.8               Provide and maintain sufficient drip trays for diesel drums, chemical containers, chemical waste storage drums and diesel operated generator.

 

6.9               Maintain good house keeping at works area.

 

Recommendations on EM&A Programme

 

6.10            The impact air quality monitoring programme ensured that any air quality impact from the construction activities would be readily detected and timely actions could be taken to rectify any non-compliance.

 

6.11            There were exceedances recorded in the reporting quarter and the exceedances were considered related to the Project. The Contractor was recommended to implement sufficient dust suppression measures including frequent water dampening programme along the haul roads and for dusty operations during dry weather and hard pave the areas which considered to have potential dust impact.

 

Conclusion

 

6.12            Environmental monitoring of air quality (1-hr TSP and 24-hr TSP) for the Project was performed from February 2007 to April 2007. There were two limit level 24-hr TSP exceedances recorded in the reporting period.

 

6.13            No complaints, prosecutions or notifications of summons were received in the reporting period.