1.1.1 Road D3A and Road D4A are dual 2-lane district distributor roads within the Runway Precinct of the Kai Tak Development (KTD) as shown in Figure 1.1. Road D3A is running along the centre of the Runway Precinct and is replacing the original southern section of Road D3 that runs along the waterfront of the Runway Precinct. Road D4A is an extension of Road D4 connecting Road D4 with the proposed Road D3A.
1.1.2 Both Road D3A and Road D4A will play an important role in linking up all the development areas in Runway Precinct of KTD with the hinterland.
1.2
Project Scope and Programme
1.2.1 The scope of the Project comprises:
a) Construction of approximately 1.5km long dual 2-lane carriageway along the former runway;
b) Construction of footpaths; and
c) Construction of approximately 1.4km long landscaped deck above the dual 2-lane carriageway along the former runway;
d) Ancillary works including drains, sewers, fresh and salt water supply mains, utilities, landscape softworks and hardworks;
1.2.2
The
Project construction works are anticipated to commence on site in early 2014,
with completion of the project in 2016.
1.3.1
The
purpose of this Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A) Manual is to
guide the set up of an EM&A programme to ensure compliance with the EIA
study recommendations, to assess the effectiveness of the recommended
mitigation measures and to identify any further need for additional mitigation
measures or remedial action. This
Manual outlines the monitoring and audit programme for the proposed
Project. It aims to provide
systematic procedures for monitoring, auditing and minimising environmental
impacts associated with Project activities.
1.3.2
1.3.3
This
Manual contains the following information, where applicable:
·
Responsibilities
of the Contractor, the Engineer or Engineer’s Representative (ER),
Environmental Team (ET) and Independent Environmental Checker (IEC) with
respect to the environmental monitoring and audit requirements during the
course of the Project;
·
Project
organisation;
·
The
basis for, and description of the broad approach underlying the EM&A
programme;
·
Requirements
with respect to the construction programme schedule and the necessary
environmental monitoring and audit programme to track the varying environmental
impact;
·
Details
of the methodologies to be adopted, including all field laboratories and
analytical procedures, and details on quality assurance and quality control
programme;
·
The
rationale on which the environmental monitoring data will be evaluated and
interpreted;
·
Definition
of Action and Limit Levels;
·
Establishment
of Event and Action Plans;
·
Requirements
for reviewing pollution sources and working procedures required in the event of
non-compliance with the environmental criteria and complaints;
·
Requirements
for presentation of environmental monitoring and audit data and appropriate
reporting procedures; and
·
Requirements
for review of EIA predictions and the effectiveness of the mitigation measures
/ environmental management systems and the EM&A programme.
1.3.4
For
the purpose of this manual, the ET leader, who shall be responsible for and in
charge of the ET, shall refer to the person delegated the role of executing the
EM&A requirements.
1.4.1
The
roles and responsibilities of the various parties involved in the EM&A
process are outlined in the following paragraphs. The proposed Project organization and
lines of communication with respect to environmental management for the Project
are shown in Figure 1.2.
Figure 1.2 Project
Organisation
Environmental Protection
Department Project Proponent Contractor Engineer Independent
Environmental Checker (IEC) Environmental Team
(ET)
1.4.2
The duties and responsibilities of respective parties
are as follows:
The Contractor
1.4.3
The
Contractor shall report to the Engineer. The duties and responsibilities of the
Contractor are:
·
To
provide assistance to ET in carrying out monitoring;
·
To
submit proposals on mitigation measures in case of exceedances of Action and
Limit Levels in accordance with the Event and Action Plans;
·
To
implement measures to reduce impact where Action and Limit Levels are exceeded;
·
To
implement the corrective actions instructed by the Engineer;
·
To
accompany joint site inspection undertaken by the ET; and
·
To
adhere to the procedures for carrying out complaint investigation.
Environmental Team
1.4.4
The
ET Leader and the ET shall be employed to conduct the EM&A programme and
ensure the Contractor’s compliance with the Project’s environmental performance
requirements during construction.
The ET Leader shall be an independent party from the Contractor and have
relevant professional qualifications, or have sufficient relevant EM&A
experience subject to the approval of the Engineer’s Representative (ER). The ET shall be led and managed by the
ET leader. The ET leader shall
possess at least 7 years experience in EM&A and/or environmental
management.
1.4.5
The
duties and responsibilities of the ET are:
·
To
monitor various environmental parameters as required in this EM&A Manual;
·
To
analyse the environmental monitoring and audit data and review the success of
EM&A programme to cost-effectively confirm the adequacy of mitigation
measures implemented and the validity of the EIA predictions and to identify
any adverse environmental impacts arising;
·
To
carry out regular site inspection to investigate and audit the Contractors'
site practice, equipment and work methodologies with respect to pollution
control and environmental mitigation, and effect proactive action to pre-empt
problems; carry out ad hoc site inspections if significant environmental
problems are identified;
·
To
audit and prepare monitoring and audit reports on the environmental monitoring
data and site environmental conditions;
·
To
report on the environmental monitoring and audit results to the IEC,
Contractor, the ER and EPD or its delegated representative;
·
To
recommend suitable mitigation measures to the Contractor in the case of
exceedance of Action and Limit Levels in accordance with the Event and Action
Plans; and
·
To
adhere to the procedures for carrying out complaint investigation.
Engineer or Engineer’s Representative
1.4.6
The
Engineer is responsible for overseeing the construction works and for ensuring
that the works undertaken by the Contractor in accordance with the
specification and contractual requirements. The duties and responsibilities of the
Engineer with respect to EM&A may include:
·
Supervising
the Contractor’s activities and ensure that the requirements in the EM&A
Manual are fully complied with;
·
Informing
the Contractor when action is required to reduce impacts in accordance with the
Event and Action Plans;
·
Participating
in joint site inspection undertaken by the ET; and
·
Adhering
to the procedures for carrying out complaint investigation.
Independent Environmental Checker
1.4.7
The Independent Environmental Checker (IEC) shall
advise the Engineer’s Representative on environmental issues related to the
Project. The IEC shall possess at
least 7 years experience in EM&A and/or
environmental management. The IEC shall be an independent party
from the Contractor and the ET.
1.4.8
The duties and responsibilities of the IEC are:
·
To
review the EM&A works performed by the ET (at least at monthly intervals);
·
To
carry out random sample check and audit the monitoring activities and results
(at least at monthly intervals);
·
To
review the EM&A reports submitted by the ET;
·
To
review the effectiveness of environmental mitigation measures and project
environmental performance;
·
To
review the proposal on mitigation measures submitted by the Contractor in
accordance with the Event and Action Plans; and
·
To
adhere to the procedures for carrying out complaint investigation.
1.4.9
Sufficient and suitably qualified professional and
technical staff shall be employed by the respective parties to ensure full
compliance with their duties and responsibilities, as required under the
EM&A programme for the duration of the Project.