Mott MacDonald Hong Kong Limited (MMHK) was commissioned to undertake the Environmental Team (ET) services (including environmental monitoring and audit (EM&A)) for the construction of M+ Museum Main Works (Contract No.: CC/2015/3A/022) and Lyric Theatre Complex including the Foundation Works (Contract No.: CC/2015/3A/014) and L1 Contract (Contract No. CC/2017/3A/030) at West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) (The Project) as part of the WKCD development. The Project Proponent is the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA). The construction works and EM&A programme for M+ Museum and Lyric Theatre Complex commenced on 31 October 2015 and 1 March 2016 respectively.

The overall works for the WKCD fall under two separate categories of Designated Project (DP) of the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance (EIAO), namely an “engineering feasibility study of urban development projects with a study area covering more than 20 ha or involving a total population of more than 100 000” (Item 3 of Schedule 3) and “an underpass more than 100m in length under the built areas” (Item A.9, Part I, Schedule 2). An Environmental Permit No. EP-453/2013/B (EP) was issued with respect to the “Underpass Road and Austin Road Flyover Serving the West Kowloon Cultural District” which specifically includes the abovementioned category of DP under Item A.9, Part I, Schedule 2 of the EIAO.

This Monthly EM&A Report presents the monitoring works at both the main works of M+ Museum and Lyric Theatre Complex conducted from 1 March to 31 March 2018.

Exceedance of Action and Limit Levels

There was no breach of Action or Limit levels for Air Quality (1-hour TSP and 24-hour TSP) and Noise in this reporting month.

Implementation of Mitigation Measures

Construction phase weekly site inspections were carried out on 1, 9, 15, 22 and 29 March for M+ Museum and 6, 14, 21, and 26 March 2018 for Lyric Theatre Complex to confirm the implementation measures undertaken by the Contractors in the reporting month. The outcomes are presented in Section 4 and the status of implementation of mitigation measures in the site is shown in Appendix J.

Landscape and visual impact inspections were conducted as part of the abovementioned weekly site inspections during the reporting month. No adverse comment on landscape and visual aspects was made during these inspections.

EPD site inspection with Contractor was conducted on 14 March 2018 at M+ Museum. No adverse comment was received with a reminder to maintain the drainage system in good condition to avoid muddy water overflowing to the sea.

Record of Complaints

One environmental complaint regarding noise (within restricted hours) and dust at M+ Museum was recorded in the reporting month.

Record of Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions

No notification of summons and successful prosecution were recorded in the reporting month.

Future Key Issues

The major site works at M+ Museum scheduled to be commissioned in the coming month include:

· M+ Main Works (Podium) construction of:

· B1/F Columns & Walls to G/F Slab

· G/F Columns & Walls to 1/F & 1M/F Slab

· 1/F Columns & Walls to 2/F Slab & Beam construction

· 2/F Columns & Walls 3/F Slab

· M+ Building Construction (Tower) for West Core, Middle Portion & East Core from 8/F to 14/F slab

· RDE Building Construction (Tower) for Zone A, Zone B & Zone from 2/F to 5/F

· CSF Building Construction (Tower) including Zone A & B from 4/F to 6/F slab

· External Works

o Seawater Outfall Pipe – CAI 105

· Trench excavation / Inject Curtain Grout

· Pipelines installation / Dewatering / Excavation

o DCS Chiller Pipes – CAI 015

· Removal of stockpile materials

· Trench excavation / Install UU supports / Drill holes, Curtain Grouting

· Form temporary access road / traffic diversion along seawall

· Laying down of DN375mm pipes

The major site works for Lyric Theatre Complex scheduled to be commissioned in the coming month include:

● Excavation and lateral support works at area L06 and main cofferdam;

● Construction of steel working platform;

● Installation of Kin Post;

● Operation of barge; and

● Prepare PIW works.

Potential environmental impacts due to the construction activities, including air quality, noise, water quality, waste, landscape and visual, will be monitored or reviewed. The recommended environmental mitigation measures shall be implemented on site and regular inspections as required will be carried out to ensure that the environmental conditions are acceptable.

1 Introduction

1.1 Background

The M+ museum development aims to provide an iconic presence for the M+ museum, semi-transparent vertical plane, housing education facilities, a public restaurant and museum offices. At ground and lower levels, generous access will be provided to the park and other West Kowloon Cultural District facilities, alongside a public resource centre, theatres, retail and dining, and back-of-house functions.

The 1,200-seat Lyric Theatre Complex will be Hong Kong’s first world-class facility for dance performances, including ballet, contemporary and Chinese dance forms. In the run up to the opening of further major performing arts venues in the WKCD, it will also be used for a wide variety of performing arts events including drama, opera and musical performances. The Lyric Theatre Complex will act as a platform for Hong Kong’s leading arts organisations, and be a new major venue to show programmes from Asia and worldwide.

The Monthly EM&A Report is prepared in accordance with the Condition 3.4 of the Environmental Permit No. EP-453/2013/B. This Monthly EM&A Report presents the monitoring works at both the main works of M+ Museum and Lyric Theatre Complex conducted from 1 March to 31 March 2018. The purpose of this report is to summarise the findings in the EM&A of the project over the reporting period.

1.2 Project Organisation

The organisation chart and lines of communication with respect to the on-site environmental management structure together with the contact information of the key personnel are shown in Appendix A.

1.3 Environmental Status in the Reporting Period

During the reporting period, construction works at M+ Museum undertaken include:

● M+ Main Works (Podium) construction of

– B1/F Columns & Walls to G/F Slab

– G/F Columns & Walls to 1/F & 1M/F Slab

– 1/F Columns & Walls to 2/F Slab

– 2/F Columns & Walls 3/F Slab

– M+ Building Construction (Tower) for M1, M2 & M3

– RDE Building Construction (Tower) of Zone A & B

– CSF Building Construction (Tower) of Zone A & B

– External Works for Seawater Outfall Pipe & DCS Chiller Pipes

During the reporting period, construction works at Lyric Theatre Complex undertaken include:

● Excavation and lateral support works at area L06 and main cofferdam;

● Construction of steel working platform;

● Installation of Kin Post; and

● Prepare PIW works.

The Construction Works Programmes of M+ Museum and Lyric Theatre Complex are provided in Appendix B. A layout plan of the Project is provided in Figure 1. Please refer to Table 4.3 on the status of the environmental licenses.

1.4 Summary of EM&A Requirements

The EM&A programme requires environmental monitoring of air quality, noise, landscape and visual as specified in the approved EM&A Manual.

A summary of impact EM&A requirements is presented in Table 1.1.

Table 1.1: Summary of Impact EM&A Requirements

Parameters	Descriptions	Locations	Frequencies
Air Quality	24-Hour TSP	AM1 - International Commerce Centre	At least once every 6 days
	1-Hour TSP	AM1 - International Commerce Centre	At least 3 times every 6 days
	24-Hour TSP	AM2A – Austin Road West opposite to The Harbourside Tower 1	At least once every 6 days
	1-Hour TSP	AM2A – Austin Road West opposite to The Harbourside Tower 1	At least 3 times every 6 days
Noise	Leq, 30 minutes	NM1A- Podium level of The Harbourside Tower 1	Weekly
Landscape & Visual	Monitor implementation of proposed mitigation measures during the construction stage	As described in Table 9.1 and 9.2 of the EM&A Manual	Bi-weekly

Given that the Project covers only a small part of the whole WKCD area (i.e. M+ Museum, Lyric Theatre Complex and respective portions of underpass road), it was proposed that the EM&A programme for the Project should only require 1 noise monitoring station and 2 air quality monitoring stations located closest to the Project area. Currently, the works under the captioned project are confined in the western part of the WKCD site. Therefore, only the monitoring stations AM1, AM2 and NM1 were set up. Other monitoring locations are too far away (i.e. AM3 to AM5 and NM2 to NM5) are not included in this EM&A programme until the construction of the corresponding area commences.

The Harbourside management office formally rejected our proposal of setting up air quality and noise monitoring equipment on its premises at the podium level of Tower 1 (AM2/NM1) on 10 November 2015. Alternative noise monitoring location was identified at The Arch (NM2), however The Arch management office formally rejected our proposal of setting up noise monitoring equipment on its premises on 23 November 2015. Nevertheless, suitable air quality monitoring location at AM2 was identified on the ground floor in front of The Harbourside Tower 1, which is at the same location as that of baseline monitoring for consistency. No management approval is required at the ground floor for conducting the air monitoring. However, the electricity supply at AM2 was suspended from 31 August 2016 and was no longer available. In order to have a more secure electricity supply, an alternative air monitoring location (AM2A) was identified at Austin Road West opposite to The Harbourside Tower 1, which is close to Lyric Theatre Complex site entrance. This alternative air monitoring location was approved by EPD on 28 September 2016. Noise monitoring at G/F of Harbourside will not be representative. Approval from the management office of the International Commerce Centre has been granted on 29 February 2016 for conducting noise monitoring at the alternative noise monitoring location identified at the podium floor (NM1A) which is free from screening to the construction activities. Therefore, 2 air quality monitoring stations and 1 noise impact monitoring station were confirmed for the impact monitoring.

The Environmental Quality Performance Limits for air quality and noise are shown in Appendix C.

The Event and Action Plan for air quality, construction noise. landscape and visual are shown in Appendix D.

2 Impact Monitoring Methodology

2.1 Introduction

For air quality and noise, the monitoring methodology, including the monitoring locations, monitoring equipment used, monitoring parameters, and frequency and duration etc., for air quality and noise are detailed in this Section. The environmental monitoring schedules for the reporting period and the tentative monitoring Schedule for the coming month are provided in Appendix E.

For landscape and audit impact, the relevant EM&A monitoring requirements and details are also presented in this Section.

2.2 Air Quality

2.2.1 Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration

Table 2.1 summarizes the monitoring parameters, frequency and duration of the TSP monitoring.

Table 2.1: Air Quality Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration

Parameter	Frequency	Duration
24-hour TSP	At least once in every six-days	24 hours
1-hour TSP	At least 3 times every six-days	60 minutes

2.2.2 Monitoring Locations

Currently, the works under the captioned project are confined in the western part of the WKCD site. Therefore, only the monitoring stations AM1 and AM2A were set up at the proposed locations in accordance with updated EM&A Manual. Location of the monitoring station is given in Table 2.2 and shown in Figure 1.

Table 2.2: Air Quality Monitoring Station

Monitoring Station	Location
AM1	International Commerce Centre (ICC)
AM2A	Austin Road West opposite to The Harbourside Tower 1

2.2.3 Monitoring Equipment

Continuous 24-hour TSP air quality monitoring was conducted using High Volume Sampler (HVS) (Model: TE-5170) located at the designated monitoring station. The HVS meets all the requirements stated in of the EM&A Manual. Portable direct reading dust meter was used to carry out the 1-hour TSP monitoring. Table 2.3 summarizes the equipment used in the impact air quality monitoring. Copies of the calibration certificates for the HVS, calibration kit and portable dust meters are attached in Appendix F.

Table 2.3: TSP Monitoring Equipment

Equipment	Model
24-hour TSP monitoring
High Volume Sampler	TE-5170 (Serial No.: 0767 and 8919)
Calibrator	TE-5025A (Orifice I.D.: 2454)
1-hour TSP monitoring
Portable direct reading dust meter	Sibata LD-3B (Serial No.: 245833 and 276015)

Calibration of the HVS (five point calibration) using Calibration Kit was carried out every two months. The HVS calibration orifice will be calibrated annually. Calibration certificate of the TE-5025A Calibration Kit and the HVS are provided in Appendix F

The 1-hour TSP monitoring should be determined periodically (e.g. annually) by the HVS to check the validity and accuracy of the results measured by direct reading method.

2.2.4 Monitoring Methodology

24-hour TSP Monitoring

Installation

The HVS was installed at the site boundary. The following criteria were considered in the installation of the HVS.

– A horizontal platform with appropriate support to secure the sampler against gusty wind was provided.

– The distance between the HVS and any obstacles, such as buildings, was at least twice the height that the obstacle protrudes above the HVS.

– A minimum of 2 metres separation from walls, parapets and penthouse was required for rooftop sampler.

– A minimum of 2 metres separation from any supporting structure, measured horizontally was required.

– No furnace or incinerator flues or building vent were nearby.

– Airflow around the sampler was unrestricted.

– The sampler has been more than 20 metres from any drip line.

– Permission was obtained to set up the sampler and to obtain access to the monitoring station.

– A secured supply of electricity is needed to operate the sampler.

Preparation of Filter Papers

– Glass fibre filters were labelled and sufficient filters that were clean and without pinholes were selected.

– The filters used are specified to have a minimum collection efficiency of 99 percent for 0.3 µm (DOP) particles.

– All filters were equilibrated in the conditioning environment for 24 hours before weighing. The conditioning environment temperature was around 25 °C and not variable by more than ±3 °C with relative humidity (RH) < 50% and was not variable by more than ±5 %. A convenient working RH was 40%. All preparation of filters was done by Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (HOKLAS) accredited laboratory.

Field Monitoring Procedures

– The power supply was checked to ensure the HVS works properly.

– The filter holder and the area surrounding the filter were cleaned.

– The filter holder was removed by loosening the four bolts and a new filter, with stamped number upward, on a supporting screen was aligned carefully.

– The filter was properly aligned on the screen so that the gasket formed an airtight seal on the outer edges of the filter.

– The swing bolts were fastened to hold the filter holder down to the frame. The pressure applied should be sufficient to avoid air leakage at the edges.

– The shelter lid was closed and was secured with the aluminium strip.

– The HVS was warmed-up for about 5 minutes to establish run-temperature conditions.

– A new flow rate record sheet was set into the flow recorder.

– The flow rate of the HVS was checked and adjusted at around 1.3 m³/min. The range specified in the EM&A Manual was between 0.6-1.7 m³/min.

– The programmable timer was set for a sampling period of 24 hours, and the starting time, weather condition and the filter number were recorded.

– The initial elapsed time was recorded.

– At the end of sampling, the sampled filter was removed carefully and folded in half length so that only surfaces with collected particulate matter were in contact.

– It was then placed in a clean plastic envelope and sealed.

– All monitoring information was recorded on a standard data sheet.

– Filters were sent to a Hong Kong Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (HOKLAS) accredited laboratory for analysis.

Maintenance and Calibration

– The HVS and its accessories are maintained in good working condition, such as replacing motor brushes routinely and checking electrical wiring to ensure a continuous power supply.

– HVSs were calibrated upon installation and thereafter at bi-monthly intervals. The calibration kits were calibrated annually.

– Calibration records for HVS and calibration kit are shown in Appendix F.

1-hour TSP Monitoring

Field Monitoring

The measuring procedures of the 1-hour dust meter are in accordance with the Manufacturer’s Instruction Manual as follows:

– Turn the power on.

– Close the air collecting opening cover.

– Push the “TIME SETTING” switch to [BG].

– Push “START/STOP” switch to perform background measurement for 6 seconds.

– Turn the knob at SENSI ADJ position to insert the light scattering plate.

– Leave the equipment for 1 minute upon “SPAN CHECK” is indicated in the display.

– Push “START/STOP” switch to perform automatic sensitivity adjustment. This measurement takes 1 minute.

– Pull out the knob and return it to MEASURE position.

– Setting time period of 1 hour for the 1-hour TSP measurement.

– Push “START/STOP” to start the 1-hour TSP measurement.

– Regular checking of the time period setting to ensure monitoring time of 1 hour.

Maintenance and Calibration

– The 1-hour dust meter would be checked at 3-month intervals and calibrated at 1-year intervals throughout all stages of the air quality monitoring.

– Calibration records for direct dust meters are shown in Appendix F.

Weather Condition

– Meteorological data extracted from Hong Kong Observatory for the reporting month is provided in Appendix H.

2.3 Noise

2.3.1 Monitoring Parameters, Frequency and Duration

Table 2.4 summarizes the monitoring parameters, frequency and duration of noise monitoring. The noise in A-weighted levels L_eq, L₁₀ and L₉₀ are recorded in a 30-minute interval between 0700 and 1900 hours.

Table 2.4: Noise Monitoring Parameters, Period and Frequency

Time Period	Parameters	Frequency
Daytime on normal weekdays (0700-1900 hours)	L_eq(30 min), L₉₀(30 min) & L₁₀(30 min)	Once every week

Time Period

Parameters

Frequency

Daytime on normal weekdays

(0700-1900 hours)

L_eq(30 min), L₉₀(30 min) & L₁₀(30 min)

Once every week

2.3.2 Monitoring Location

Currently, the works under the captioned project are confined in the western part of the WKCD site. Therefore, only the monitoring station NM1A was set up at the proposed location in accordance with updated EM&A Manual. Location of the monitoring station is given in Table 2.5 and shown in Figure 1.

Table 2.5: Noise Monitoring Station

Monitoring Station	Location
NM1A	Podium floor of International Commerce Centre (ICC)

2.3.3 Monitoring Equipment

Integrating Sound Level Meter was used for noise monitoring. It was a Type 1 sound level meter capable of giving a continuous readout of the noise level readings including equivalent continuous sound pressure level (L_Aeq) and percentile sound pressure level (L_x). They comply with International Electrotechnical Commission Publications 651:1979 (Type 1) and 804:1985 (Type 1). Table 2.6 summarizes the noise monitoring equipment model being used.

Table 2.6: Noise Monitoring Equipments

Monitoring Station	Equipment Model
	Integrating Sound Level Meter		Calibrator
NM1A	Rion NL-18 (Serial No.00360030)	Rion NC-73 (Serial No.10486660/ 10786708)

2.3.4 Monitoring Methodology

Field Monitoring

– The microphone of the Sound Level Meter was set at least 1.2 m above the ground.

– Free Field measurement was made at the monitoring locations.

– The battery condition was checked to ensure the correct functioning of the meter.

– Parameters such as frequency weighting, the time weighting and the measurement time were set as follows:

- frequency weighting: A

- time weighting: Fast

- time measurement: 30 minutes intervals (between 0700-1900 on normal weekdays)

– Prior to and after each noise measurement, the meter was calibrated using a Calibrator for 94 dB at 1 kHz. If the difference in the calibration level before and after measurement was more than 1 dB, the measurement would be considered invalid and has to be repeated after re-calibration or repair of the equipment.

– During the monitoring period, the L_eq, L₁₀ and L₉₀ were recorded. In addition, any site observations and noise sources were recorded on a standard record sheet.

– A correction of +3dB(A) was made to the free field measurements.

Maintenance and Calibration

– The microphone head of the sound level meter and calibrator is cleaned with soft cloth at quarterly intervals.

– The sound level meter and calibrator are sent to the supplier or HOKLAS laboratory to check and calibrate at yearly intervals.

– Calibration records are shown in Appendix F.

Weather Condition

– Meteorological data extracted from Hong Kong Observatory for the reporting month is provided in Appendix H.

2.4 Landscape and Visual

2.4.1 Monitoring Program

Table 2.7 details the monitoring program (as proposed in the WKCD EIA report) for landscape and visual impact during the construction phase.

Table 2.7: Monitoring Program for Landscape and Visual Impact during Construction Phase

Stage	Monitoring Task	Frequency	Report	Approval
Construction	Monitor implementation of proposed mitigation measures during the construction stage.	Bi-weekly	ET to report on Contractor’s compliance	Counter-signed by IEC

During the landscape and visual impact monitoring, any changes in relation to the landscape and visual amenity should be monitored with reference to the baseline conditions of the site. In addition, mitigation measures were proposed in the WKCD EIA report to minimise the landscape and visual impacts during the construction phase. The proposed mitigation measures as shown in Table 9.1 and Table 9.2 of the EM&A Manual should be checked for proper implementation.

3 Monitoring Results

3.1 Impact Monitoring

Construction impact monitoring for air quality, noise and landscape and visual impact was undertaken in compliance with the EM&A Manual during the reporting month.

3.2 Air Quality Monitoring

3.2.1 1-hour TSP

Results of 1-hour TSP at the monitoring location AM1 and AM2A are summarised in Table 3.1. Graphical plots of the monitoring results are shown in Appendix G.

Table 3.1: Summary of 1-hour TSP monitoring results

Monitoring Station	Monitoring Date	Start Time	1-hour TSP (μg/m³)			Range (μg/m³)	Action Level (μg/m³)	Limit Level (μg/m³)
Monitoring Station	Monitoring Date	Start Time	1st Result	2nd Result	3rd Result	Range (μg/m³)	Action Level (μg/m³)	Limit Level (μg/m³)
AM1	03-Mar-18	8:02	42	49	51	40-70	273.7	500
	09-Mar-18	10:52	48	49	51
	15-Mar-18	10:50	51	62	70
	21-Mar-18	10:42	41	60	53
	27-Mar-18	10:32	46	52	50
	29-Mar-18	8:10	41	44	40
AM2A	03-Mar-18	8:15	73	64	67	49-81	274.2	500
	09-Mar-18	11:04	63	49	55
	15-Mar-18	11:02	74	71	65
	21-Mar-18	10:54	75	61	79
	27-Mar-18	10:44	55	69	75
	29-Mar-18	8:22	76	81	69

3.2.2 24-hour TSP

Results of 24-hour TSP at the monitoring location AM1 and AM2A are summarised in Table 3.2. Graphical plots of the monitoring results are shown in Appendix G.

Table 3.2: Summary of 24-hour TSP monitoring results

Monitoring Station	Monitoring Date	Start Time	Monitoring Results (μg/m3)	Range (μg/m3)	Action Level (μg/m3)	Limit Level (μg/m3)
AM1	03-Mar-18	08:00	39	34-40	143.6	260
	09-Mar-18	10:50	34
	15-Mar-18	10:48	40
	21-Mar-18	10:40	36
	27-Mar-18	10:30	39
	29-Mar-18	Monitoring was suspended.*
AM2A	03-Mar-18	08:13	68	68-120	151.1	260
	09-Mar-18	11:02	76
	15-Mar-18	11:00	108
	21-Mar-18	10:52	88
	27-Mar-18	10:42	80
	29-Mar-18	08:20	120
Remarks: *24-hour TSP impact monitoring at AM1 station on 29/03/2018 was suspended due to electricity issue, monitoring was rescheduled to 03/04/2018.

No exceedance of 1-hour and 24-hour TSP (Action or Limit Level) was recorded in the reporting period.

3.3 Noise Monitoring

The construction noise monitoring results at the monitoring location NM1A are summarized in Table 3.3. Graphical plots of the monitoring data and the station set-up of a free-field measurement are shown in Appendix G.

Table 3.3: Summary of noise monitoring results during normal weekdays

Monitoring Date	Start Time	End Time	Leq (30 mins), dB(A)	Limit Level for Leq (dB(A))
09-Mar-18	14:00	14:30	68	75
15-Mar-18	14:00	14:30	68
21-Mar-18	14:00	14:30	68
27-Mar-18	14:00	14:30	68

Remarks:

+3dB (A) correction was applied to free-field measurement.

No exceedance (Action/Limit Level) of construction noise was recorded in the reporting period as no noise related environmental complaint was received during the reporting period and noise levels recorded during the monitoring period were below 75 dB(A).

Construction works were extended to holidays on 4, 11, 18 and 25 March 2018. In accordance with the EM&A Manual, additional monitoring was carried out during the restricted hours on 4, 11, 18 and 25 March 2018. All the L_eq (5 mins) is in the range of 59-60 dB(A). Major noise source includes traffic. Construction Noise Permits for the works carried out during restricted hours were obtained and listed in Table 4.3.

3.4 Landscape and Visual Impact

Landscape and visual impact inspections were conducted as part of the weekly site inspections on 1, 15 and 29 March 2018 for M+ Museum and 14 and 26 March 2018 for Lyric Theatre Complex during the reporting month. As reviewed by the registered Landscape Architect, no adverse comment on landscape and visual aspects was made during these inspections.

The landscape and visual mitigation measures were implemented during the reporting period. The summary of implementation status of the environmental mitigation measures are provided in Appendix J.

4 Environmental Site Inspection

4.1 Site Inspection

4.1.1 M+ Museum

Construction phase weekly site inspections were carried out on 1, 9, 15, 22 and 29 March 2018. The joint site inspection with IEC, ET, ER and Contractor was held on 22 March 2018. All observations have been recorded in the site inspection checklist and passed to the Contractor together with the appropriate recommended mitigation measures where necessary. The key observations from the site inspections and associated recommendations are summarized in Table 4.1.

EPD site inspection was conducted on 14 March 2018. They conducted a routine inspection and inspected the flood prevention measures at seafront and wastewater treatment facilities. No adverse comment was received. The contractor was reminded to maintain the drainage system in good condition to avoid muddy water overflowing to the sea.

Table 4.1: Summary of Site Inspections and Recommendations for M+ Museum

Inspection Date	Parameter	Observation / Recommendation	Contactor’s Responses / Action(s) Undertaken	Close-out (Date)
1 Mar 2018	Waste management	The Contractor was reminded to clean the haul road at Gate No. 1 regularly to remove dirt trail from departing site vehicles.	The contractor has cleaned the haul road at Gate 1 to remove dirt trails and made sure the vehicles’ wheels are properly washed before leaving site.	3 Mar 2018
1 Mar 2018	Water quality	Effluent quality of wetsep no.1 was checked. They were found visually clear when comparing with standard solution and within proper pH range.	N/A	N/A
9 Mar 2018	Air quality	Uncovered cement bags were found at B1. The contractor was reminded to well cover them with impervious sheeting to reduce dust impact.	The contractor has removed the uncovered cement bags at B1.	15 Mar 2018
9 Mar 2018	Waste management	Chemical containers at B1 were found without drip tray. The contractor was reminded to provide drip tray for the chemical containers or remove them if not in use.	The contractor has removed the chemical containers previously observed without drip tray at B1.	15 Mar 2018
9 Mar 2018	Air quality	The haul road near tower crane no. 4 was found dry and dusty. The contractor was reminded to enhance water spraying frequency to suppress dust.	The contractor has enhanced the water spraying frequency at the haul road near tower crane no.4.	15 Mar 2018
9 Mar 2018	Water quality	Effluent quality of wetsep no.1 was checked. It was found visually clear when comparing with standard solution and within proper pH range.	N/A	N/A
15 Mar 2018	Air quality	Cement bags were found without proper cover at B1 and B2. The contractor was reminded to well cover them impervious sheeting to reduce dust impact.	The contractor has covered the cement bags at B2 with impervious sheeting and removed the cement bags at B1.	21 Mar 2018
15 Mar 2018	Water quality	Some pumps were found disconnected at B2. The contractor was reminded to review the drainage arrangement at B2 and ensure sufficient pumps are provided to pump out runoff during rainy season.	The contractor has provided pump at B2.	16 Mar 2018
15 Mar 2018	Air quality	No labour was found during inspection for providing wheel washing at Gate 1. The contractor was reminded to deploy labour for wheel washing at Gate 1.	The contractor has deployed labour at Gate 1 for wheel washing and haul road washing.	16 Mar 2018
15 Mar 2018	Water quality	Effluent quality of wetsep no.1 was checked. It was found visually clear when comparing with standard solution and within proper pH range.	N/A	N/A
22 Mar 2018	Air quality	Cement bags at various area were found without proper cover. The contractor was reminded to well cover them with impervious sheeting to reduce dust impact.	The contractor has either covered the cement bags with impervious sheeting or removed them off site.	29 Mar 2018
22 Mar 2018	Air quality	Working area at B2 was found dusty. The contractor was reminded to provide proper dust suppression measures.	The air quality of working area at B2 was found acceptable. The contractor has implemented dust mitigation measures, such as water spraying for dusty construction activities.	29 Mar 2018
22 Mar 2018	Water quality	Mud was found accumulated at wheel washing area at Gate 3. The contractor was reminded to remove the mud regularly.	The contractor has removed the mud accumulated at wheel washing area at Gate 3.	29 Mar 2018
22 Mar 2018	Water quality	Effluent quality of wetsep no.2 was checked. It was found visually clear when comparing with standard solution and within proper pH range.	N/A	N/A
29 Mar 2018	Water quality	Effluent quality of wetsep no.1 was checked. It was found visually clear when comparing with standard solution and within proper pH range.	N/A	N/A

4.1.2 Lyric Theatre Complex

Construction phase weekly site inspections were carried out on 6, 14, 21, and 26 March 2018. The joint site inspection with IEC, ET, ER and Contractor was held on 21 March 2018. All observations have been recorded in the site inspection checklist and passed to the Contractor together with the appropriate recommended mitigation measures where necessary.

The key observations from the site inspections and associated recommendations are summarized in Table 4.2.

Table 4.2: Summary of Site Inspections and Recommendations for Lyric Theatre Complex

Inspection Date	Parameter	Observation / Recommendation	Contactor’s Responses / Action(s) Undertaken	Close-out (Date)
28 Feb 2018	Water quality	No net was observed at the new Wetsep. The Contractor was reminded to install a net at the outlet of Wetsep in order to screen the suspended object if any.	The contactor has installed a net at outlet in order to screen the suspended object if any.	5 Mar 2018
6 Mar 2018	Air Quality	Contractor was reminded to cover the stockpile to avoid dust.	The contactor has covered the stockpile to avoid dust.	12 Mar 2018
6 Mar 2018	Waste Management	Hole at drip tray was observed. Contractor was reminded to plug the drip tray properly to avoid leakage.	The contractor had plugged the drip tray properly to avoid leakage	12 Mar 2018
21 Mar 2018	Air Quality	The Contractor was reminded to cover the stockpile once the construction work is finished.	Stockpile had been covered to avoid dust impact.	26 Mar 2018
21 Mar 2018	Water Quality	Turbid water was observed at Wetsep. The Contractor was reminded to clear the suspended solid in order to keep good quality of discharge water.	Suspended solid at Wetsep was cleared to keep good quality of discharge water.	26 Mar 2018
26 Mar 2018	Waste Management	Oil leakage was observed in one of the containers. Contractor was reminded to remedy the situation and clean the contaminated mud.	Oil leakage was remedied and contaminated mud was cleaned.	29 Mar 2018

4.2 Advice on the Solid and Liquid Waste Management Status

The Contractors have been registered as a chemical waste producer for the Project. Construction and demolition (C&D) material sorting will be carried out on site. A sufficient number of receptacles were available for general refuse collection.

4.2.1 M+ Museum

As advised by the Contractor, 65.07 tonnes, 163.12 tonnes and 873.91 tonnes of inert C&D material were disposed of as public fill to Chai Wan Public Fill Barging Point, Tuen Mun Area 38 and Tseung Kwan O Area 137 Public Fill respectively, while 264.1 tonnes of general refuse were disposed of at SENT landfill. 23.8 tonnes of metals, 0 tonne of paper/cardboard packaging, 0 tonne of plastic and 50.0 tonnes of timber were collected by recycling contractors in the reporting month. 0 tonne of inert C&D materials was reused on site. 0 tonne of inert C&D materials were reused in other projects and 404.9 tonnes of inert C&D materials were disposed to sorting facility. 0 tonne of chemical waste was collected by licensed contractors in the reporting period.

The actual amounts of different types of waste generated by the activities of construction works at M+ Museum in the reporting month are shown in Appendix I.

4.2.2 Lyric Theatre Complex

As advised by the Contractor, 52.46 tonnes and 296.66 tonnes of inert C&D material were disposed of as public fill to Tseung Kwan O Area 137 and Tuen Mun Area 38, while 17.6 tonnes of general refuse were disposed of at SENT landfill. 0 tonne of metals, 0 tonne of paper/cardboard packaging, 0 tonne of plastic and 0 tonne of timber were collected by recycling contractors in the reporting month. 0 tonne of inert C&D materials was reused on site. 5,610.1 tonnes of inert C&D materials were reused in other projects and 0 tonne of inert C&D materials were disposed to sorting facility. 600.0 tonnes of chemical waste was collected by licensed contractors in the reporting period.

The actual amounts of different types of waste generated by the activities of construction works at Lyric Theatre Complex in the reporting month are shown in Appendix I.

4.3 Status of Environmental Licenses and Permits

The environmental permits, licenses, and/or notifications on environmental protection for this Project which were valid during the period are summarised in Table 4.3 -4.4.

4.3.1 M+ Museum

Table 4.3: Status of Environmental Submissions, Licenses and Permits for M+ Museum

Permit / License No. / Notification / Reference No.	Valid Period		Status	Remarks
Permit / License No. / Notification / Reference No.	From	To	Status	Remarks
Chemical Waste Producer Registration
5213-217-H2913-45	05-Nov-15	--	Valid	--
Billing Account Construction Waste Disposal
7023393	13-Oct-15	--	Account Active	--
Construction Noise Permit
GW-RE0999-17	2-Jan-18	1-Apr-18	Valid	--
Wastewater Discharge License
WT00023633-2016	4-Mar-16	31-Mar-21	Valid	--
Notification under Air Pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation
394083	7-Oct-15	--	Notified	--

4.3.2 Lyric Theatre Complex

Table 4.4: Status of Environmental Submissions, Licenses and Permits for Lyric Theatre Complex

Permit / License No. / Notification / Reference No.	Valid Period		Status	Remarks
Permit / License No. / Notification / Reference No.	From	To	Status	Remarks
Chemical Waste Producer Registration
5213-217-G2347-39	17-Feb-16	--	Valid	--
Billing Account Construction Waste Disposal
7029925	22-Jan-18	--	Account Active	--
Construction Noise Permit
GW-RE0844-17	14-Nov-17	13-May-18	Cancelled on 30-Mar-18	--
GW-RE0237-18	30-Mar-18	29-Sep-18	Valid
Wastewater Discharge License
WT00023648-2016	24-Jul-17	31-Mar-21	Valid	--
Notification under Air Pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation
429708	16-Jan-18	--	Notified	--

4.4 Recommended Mitigation Measures

The EM&A programme followed the recommended mitigation measures in the EM&A Manual. The EM&A requirements as well as the summary of implementation status of the environmental mitigation measures are provided in Appendix J. In particular, the following mitigation measures were brought to attention during the site inspections:

4.4.1 M+ Museum

Chemical and Waste Management

– Oil drums and chemical containers should be provided with drip trays to prevent leakage of chemical wastes.

– Dirt trail on haul road from departing site vehicles should be regularly cleaned.

Air Quality

– Maintain high standard of housekeeping to prevent emission of fugitive dust.

– Stockpile of dusty materials/ cement bags should be well covered by impervious sheeting to reduce dust impact.

– Dust suppression measures, such as water spraying, should be provided to dusty construction activities.

– Regular water spraying for haul roads should be provided for dust suppression.

– Sufficient labour should be deployed to carry out wheel washing for all vehicles before leaving site.

Water Quality

– Sufficient pumps should be provided to remove the site runoff during rainy season.

– Wheel washing area should be properly maintained, such as regular removal of mud, to ensure efficient operation.

4.4.2 Lyric Theatre Complex

Air Quality

– Stockpile of dusty materials should be covered by impervious sheeting to reduce dust impact.

Water Quality

– All drainage facilities and erosion and sediment control structures should be properly maintained to ensure proper and efficient operation at all times and particularly during rainstorms.

Chemical and Waste Management

– Containers used for the storage of chemical wastes should be kept in good condition and properly maintained to avoid leakage of chemical waste.

– Trip tray should be plugged to avoid leakage of chemical waste.

5 Compliance with Environmental Permit

The status of the required submission under the EP during the reporting period is summarized in Table 5.1.

Table 5.1: Status of Submissions under the Environmental Permit

EP Condition	Submission	Submission Date
Condition 3.4	Monthly EM&A Report for February 2018	14 March 2018

6 Report in Non-compliance, Complaints, Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions

6.1 Record on Non-compliance of Action and Limit Levels

There was no breach of Action or Limit Levels for Air Quality and Noise monitoring in the reporting month.

6.2 Record on Environmental Complaints Received

One environmental complaint regarding noise (within restricted hours) and dust at M+ Museum was recorded on 15 March 2018. The complainant claimed that there were vehicles constantly entering and leaving the Hsin Chong Construction Site at WKCD Eastern Exit at 8pm, which generated noise and dust nuisance. Investigation has been conducted which revealed that the recent works during restricted hours were mainly indoor E&M installation works on site, without any outdoor works. The Contractor has already obtained a CNP for the restricted hours works and has been carrying out the works as per the CNP requirement. Also, various dust mitigation measures have been implemented on-site. Moreover, the Contractor has been carrying out additional 24-hour TSP monitoring near the WKCD Eastern Exit since the construction works began. There were no exceedances of 24-hour TSP (Action and Limit Level) found on 3, 9 and 15 March 2018, indicating the air quality around the monitoring station was acceptable.

It should be noted that besides the Hsin Chong construction site, the WKCD Eastern Exit is shared among a few other construction sites for vehicle access. The other construction sites may have also contributed to the noise and dust nuisance during restricted hours. However, the Contractor has been reminded to continue to strictly implement noise and dust mitigation measures on-site to reduce noise and dust impacts. The recommended noise and dust mitigation measures include (1) restrict and monitor entry of vehicles during restricted hours; (2) arrange noisy works to be conducted during non-restricted hours; (3) make sure works during restricted hours comply with CNP requirements; (4) wash vehicles to remove any dusty material before leaving the site; (5) ensure the mechanical cover of dump trucks are properly closed for transportation of dusty material; and (6) keep the haul road and site entrances wet by spraying water with hose.

The cumulative statistics on complaints were provided in Appendix K.

6.3 Record on Notifications of Summons and Successful Prosecution

No notifications of summons or successful prosecution were received this month. The cumulative statistics on notifications of summons and successful prosecutions were provided in Appendix K.

7 Future Key Issues

7.1 Construction Works for the Coming Month(s)

7.1.1 M+ Museum

The major site works scheduled to be commissioned in the coming month include:

· M+ Main Works (Podium) construction of:

· B1/F Columns & Walls to G/F Slab

· G/F Columns & Walls to 1/F & 1M/F Slab

· 1/F Columns & Walls to 2/F Slab & Beam construction

· 2/F Columns & Walls 3/F Slab

· M+ Building Construction (Tower) for West Core, Middle Portion & East Core from 8/F to 14/F slab

· RDE Building Construction (Tower) for Zone A, Zone B & Zone from 2/F to 5/F

· CSF Building Construction (Tower) including Zone A & B from 4/F to 6/F slab

· External Works

o Seawater Outfall Pipe – CAI 105

· Trench excavation / Inject Curtain Grout

· Pipelines installation / Dewatering / Excavation

o DCS Chiller Pipes – CAI 015

· Removal of stockpile materials

· Trench excavation / Install UU supports / Drill holes, Curtain Grouting

· Form temporary access road / traffic diversion along seawall

· Laying down of DN375mm pipes

7.1.2 Lyric Theatre Complex

The major site works for Lyric Theatre Complex scheduled to be commissioned in the coming month include:

● Excavation and lateral support works at area L06 and main cofferdam;

● Construction of steel working platform;

● Installation of Kin Post;

● Operation of barge; and

● Prepare PIW works.

7.2 Key Issues for the Coming Month

7.2.1 M+ Museum

Key issues to be considered in the coming month include:

● Generation of dust from construction works;

● Noise impact from operating equipment and machinery on-site;

● Generation of site surface runoffs and wastewater from activities on-site;

● Management of stockpiles and slopes, particularly on rainy days;

● Sorting, recycling, storage and disposal of general refuse and construction waste; and

● Management of chemicals and avoidance of oil spillage on-site.

7.2.2 Lyric Theatre Complex

Key issues to be considered in the coming month include:

● Generation of dust from construction works;

● Noise impact from operating equipment and machinery on-site;

● Generation of site surface runoffs and wastewater from activities on-site;

● Management of stockpiles and slopes, particularly on rainy days;

● Sorting, recycling, storage and disposal of general refuse and construction waste; and

● Management of chemicals and avoidance of oil spillage on-site.

7.3 Monitoring Schedule for the Coming Month

The environmental site inspection and environmental monitoring will be continued in the coming month. Impact monitoring for air quality and noise in accordance with the approved EM&A Manual has commenced since 31 October 2015 and 5 March 2016 respectively. The tentative monitoring schedule for the coming month is shown in the Appendix E.

8 Conclusions and Recommendations

8.1 Conclusions

The EM&A programme as recommended in the EM&A Manual has been undertaken since the construction of M+ Museum main works commenced on 31 October 2015, and the construction of Lyric Theatre Complex commenced on 1 March 2016.

Monitoring of air quality and noise with respect to the Projects is underway. In particular, the 1-hour TSP, 24-hour TSP, noise level (as Leq, 30 minutes) under monitoring have been checked against established Action and Limit levels. There was no breach of Action and Limit Levels for 1-hour TSP, 24-hour TSP and noise in the reporting month.

One environmental complaint regarding noise (within restricted hours) and dust at M+ Museum was recorded in the reporting month. No notifications of summons or successful prosecution were received during the reporting month.

Weekly construction phase site inspections and bi-weekly landscape and visual impact inspections were conducted during the reporting month as required. It was observed that the Contractors had implemented all possible and feasible mitigation measures to mitigate the potential environmental impacts during construction phase works.