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Contents

Executive Summary

1      Introduction

1.1    Background

1.2    Project Organisation

1.3    Environmental Status in the Reporting Period

1.4    Summary of EM&A Requirements

2      Impact Monitoring Methodology

2.1    Introduction

2.2    Air Quality

2.3    Noise

2.4    Landscape and Visual

3      Monitoring Results

3.1    Impact Monitoring

3.2    Air Quality Monitoring

3.3    Noise Monitoring

3.4    Landscape and Visual Impact

4      Environmental Site Inspection

4.1    Site Inspection

4.2    Advice on the Solid and Liquid Waste Management Status

4.3    Status of Environmental Licenses and Permits

4.4    Recommended Mitigation Measures

5      Compliance with Environmental Permit

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

6.1    Record on Non-compliance of Action and Limit Levels

6.2    Record on Environmental Complaints Received

6.3    Record on Notifications of Summons and Successful Prosecution

7      Future Key Issues

7.1    Construction Works for the Coming Month(s)

7.2    Key Issues for the Coming Month

7.3    Monitoring Schedule for the Coming Month

8      Conclusions and Recommendations

8.1    Conclusions

8.2    Recommendations

 

 

 

 

Figure 1              Site Layout Plan and Monitoring Stations                                        

Appendices                                                                                                                        

A.    Project Organisation                                                                                                 

B.    Tentative Construction Programme                                                                       

C.    Action and Limit Levels for Construction Phase                                                  

D.    Event and Action Plan for Air Quality, Noise, Landscape and Visual Impact 

E.    Monitoring Schedule                                                                                                

F.     Calibration Certifications

G.    Graphical Plots of the Monitoring Results                                                            

H.    Meteorological Data Extracted from Hong Kong Observatory                          

I.      Waste Flow table                                                                                                      

J.     Environmental Mitigation Measures – Implementation Status                          

K.    Cumulative Statistics on Complaints, Notifications of Summons and Successful Prosecutions

 

Executive Summary

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 M+ Museum and Lyric Theatre Complex from 1 December to 31 December 2018.

Exceedance of Action and Limit Levels

One exceedance of Action Level of 24-hour TSP for Air Quality was recorded. There was no breach of 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 6, 13, 18 and 27 December 2018 for M+ Museum and 5, 12,19 and 24 December 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 December 2018 at both the M+ Museum and Lyric Theatre Complex. No adverse comment was received at both construction sites.

Record of Complaints

One environmental complaint 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 for M+ Museum scheduled to be commissioned in the coming month include:

    Structure

    Podium RF: Falsework, formwork and rebar

    Podium 2F: Scaffold & formwork dismantling

    CSF RT/F: Scaffold & formwork dismantling

    RDE 10-11F: Slab rebar & column preparation

    Facade

    Installation of panels on M+ tower

    Erection of 1MF scaffold for 1MF Installation

    MEP

    Cast-in items as per concrete pouring schedule

    Fix work at M+ podium, RRE and CSF

    Remaining work at DCS plant room, Sea Water Pump Cells and Heat Exchanger plant room

    ABWF

    RDE material delivery and block work up to 4/F

    M+ material delivery and block work up to 11/F

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

    Bulk excavation works at Main Cofferdam

    Drainage work (PIW works)

    Extended basement structure construction of Area 06

 

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

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. The captioned projects include part of the abovementioned underpass road located within the site boundary also falls under this same category.

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 M+ Museum and Lyric Theatre Complex from 1 December to 31 December 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:

    Structure

    Podium GF: Falsework, formwork and rebar at K-L/7-9, E-F/11-14, K-M/4-6, Stair at J/9-10

    Podium 2F: Scaffold & formwork dismantling

    RDE 9F: Slab rebar & column preparation

    Facade

    Installation of panels on M+ tower

    Erection of 1MF scaffold for 1MF Installation MEP

    Cast-in items as per concrete pouring schedule

    Fix work at M+ podium, RRE and CSF

    Remaining work at DCS plant room, Sea Water Pump Cells and Heat Exchanger plant room

    ABWF

    RDE material delivery and block work commence

    External

    Trench reinstatement

    FS pipe, ICT, PW connection

 

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

    Bulk excavation works at Main Cofferdam

    Drainage work (PIW works)

    Extended basement structure construction of Area 06

The Construction Works Programme of M+ Museum is yet to be finalised, while the Construction Works Programme of Lyric Theatre Complex is provided in Appendix B. A layout plan of the Project is provided in Figure 1. Please refer to Table 4.3 and Table 4.4 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.

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.

 

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-5R (Serial No.: 841723 and 841724)

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 Leq, 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)

Leq(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 (LAeq) and percentile sound pressure level (Lx). 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-52 (Serial No. 00175561)

LARSON DAVIS CAL200 (Serial No. 15678)

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 Leq, 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)

 

 

 

1st Result

2nd Result

3rd Result

 

 

 

AM1

6-Dec-18

8:03

104

112

108

61 - 136

273.7

500

12-Dec-18

7:52

91

72

86

18-Dec-18

7:50

78

89

82

22-Dec-18

8:02

121

136

125

28-Dec-18

7:50

61

74

70

AM2A

6-Dec-18

8:15

88

106

90

78 - 211

274.2

500

12-Dec-18

8:05

104

101

97

18-Dec-18

8:04

101

89

114

22-Dec-18

8:14

211

200

191

28-Dec-18

8:05

98

78

100

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

 

6-Dec-18

8:05

104

68 - 108

143.6

260

12-Dec-18

7:50

83

18-Dec-18

7:52

68

22-Dec-18

8:00

108

28-Dec-18

7:52

83

AM2A

6-Dec-18

8:13

96

79 - 253

151.1

260

12-Dec-18

8:02

79

18-Dec-18

8:02

85

22-Dec-18

8:12

253

28-Dec-18

8:02

81

 

One exceedance of Action Level of 24-hour TSP at AM2A monitoring station was recorded. No exceedance of 1-hour and 24-hour TSP (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))

6-Dec-18

10:20

10:50

69

75

12-Dec-18

10:10

10:40

68

18-Dec-18

10:15

10:45

69

28-Dec-18

10:10

10:40

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).

3.4             Landscape and Visual Impact

Landscape and visual impact inspections were conducted as part of the weekly site inspections on 1, 13 and 27 December 2018 for M+ Museum, and 5 and 19 December 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 is 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 6, 13, 18 and 27 December 2018. The joint site inspection with IEC, ET, ER and Contractor was held on 18 December 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.

EPD site inspection was conducted on 14 December 2018. No adverse comment was received. The contractor was reminded to minimise noisy works before 9:00 a.m. of every working day as per request from nearby residents and to maintain the dust mitigation measures on site especially during the dry season.

The key observations from the site inspections and associated recommendations are summarized in Table 4.1.

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)

6 Dec 2018

Air Quality

Cement bags were found without proper cover at RDE G/F, but the construction works were in progress. The contractor was reminded to cover the cement bags with impervious sheeting when the works are finished.

The contractor has covered the cement bags with impervious sheeting.

7 Dec 2018

13 Dec 2018

Air Quality

Stockpile was found without proper cover or other dust mitigation measures. The contractor was reminded to cover it with impervious sheeting to reduce dust impact.

The contractor has provided water spraying to the stockpile to reduce dust impact.

14 Dec 2018

13 Dec 2018

Air Quality

Tyre track was observed at haul road near Gate 6. The contractor was reminded to clear the tyre track.

The contractor has cleared the tyre track at haul road near Gate 6.

14 Dec 2018

18 Dec 2018

Air Quality

The contractor was reminded to cover the stockpile with impervious sheeting if not in use.

The contractor has removed the stockpile for backfilling.

19 Dec 2018

27 Dec 2018

Others

The location of the concrete mixer truck washing area was out of site boundary. The contractor was reminded to relocate the area within site boundary.

Follow-up status will be provided in the next reporting month.

On-going

27 Dec 2018

Waste Management

A dump truck was found not fully covered when leaving the site, while the mechanical cover of another dump truck was found broken. The contractor was reminded to ensure all dump trucks are not overloaded and fully cover the dump truck before leaving the site to reduce dust impact.

The contractor has fully covered the dump truck and the dump trucks are not overloaded.

28 Dec 2018

4.1.2         Lyric Theatre Complex

Construction phase weekly site inspections were carried out on 5, 12, 19 and 24 December 2018. The joint site inspection with IEC, ET, ER and Contractor was held on 19 December 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.

EPD site inspection was conducted on 14 December 2018. No adverse comment was received. The contractor was reminded to minimise noisy works before 9:00 a.m. to reduce nuisance to nearby noise sensitive receivers and cover dusty material after works.

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)

12 Dec 2018

Noise impact

Noise insulating fabric was missing in some excavator with hammer drill. Contractor was reminded to adopt noise insulating fabric for excavator with hammer drill.

Excavators with hammer drill were covered by the noise insulating fabric.

19 Dec 2018

12 Dec 2018

Water Quality

Manholes were not adequately covered or temporarily sealed. Contractor was reminded to cover the manhole to prevent waste water washed into the drainage system.

Manholes were protected by sand bags to prevent waste water washed into the drainage system.

19 Dec 2018

19 Dec 2018

Air Quality/ Waste Management

Uncovered debris was observed at works area. The contractor was reminded to cover the debris or remove it to avoid dust impact.

Contractor had removed the debris to avoid dust impact.

24 Dec 2018

24 Dec 2018

Water Quality

Turbid water was observed at wetsep #2 and #3. Contractor was reminded to clear the turbid to keep good quality of discharge water.

The contractor has checked the wetsep and the effluent was found clear.

24 Dec 2018

24 Dec 2018

Water Quality

Contractor was reminded to ensure at least 2 wetseps are in operation during the relocation of wetseps.

The contractor has maintained 2 wetseps in operation during the relocation of wetseps.

24 Dec 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, 249.6 tonnes and 92.3 tonnes of inert C&D material were disposed of as public fill to Tuen Mun Area 38 and Tseung Kwan O Area 137, while 198.2 tonnes of general refuse were disposed of at SENT landfill. 246.4 tonne of metals, 0 tonne of paper/cardboard packaging, 0 tonne of plastic and 100.0 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 801.5 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 cumulative waste generation records for M+ Museum are shown in Appendix I.

4.2.2         Lyric Theatre Complex

As advised by the Contractor, 8,589.37 tonnes and 3,107.71 tonnes of inert C&D material were disposed of as public fill to Tseung Kwan O Area 137 and Tuen Mun Area 38 Public Fill, while 63.1 tonnes of general refuse were disposed of at SENT and WENT landfill. 95.1 tonnes of metals, 0 tonne of paper/cardboard packaging, 0.6 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. 51,284.4 tonnes of inert C&D materials were reused in other projects and 5.6 tonnes of inert C&D materials were disposed to sorting facility. 0 tonne of chemical waste were 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 Tables 4.3 and 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

 

From

To

 

 

Chemical Waste Producer Registration

5213-217-G2347-53

04-Oct-18

--

Valid

--

Billing Account Construction Waste Disposal

7031993

03-Oct-18

--

Account Active

--

Construction Noise Permit

GW-RE0756-18

05-Nov-18

28-Apr-19

Valid

--

Wastewater Discharge License

N/A

N/A

N/A

Application in progress

--

Notification under Air Pollution Control (Construction Dust) Regulation

437339

12-Sep-18

--

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

 

From

To

 

 

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-RE0439-18

27-Jun-18

24-Dec-18

Cancelled on

18-Dec-18

--

GW-RE0862-18

18-Dec-18

16-Jun-19

Valid

--

Wastewater Discharge License

WT-00030694-2018

6-Apr-18

30-Apr-23

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

Waste Management

     Dump trucks should not be overloaded and should be fully covered before leaving the site to reduce dust impact.

Air Quality

     Dusty materials such as stockpile and cement bags should be covered entirely by impervious sheeting to reduce dust impact.

     Wheel washing should be provided at all site entrances.

Others

     All construction-related activities including washing for concrete mixer trucks should be carried out within site boundary.

4.4.2         Lyric Theatre Complex

Air Quality/ Waste Management

     Construction waste should either be properly covered or regularly removed.

Water Quality

     Regular checking and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities should be carried out to ensure their treatment performance.

     Sufficient wastewater treatment facilities should be provided on site.

     Manholes should be properly covered or sealed to avoid wastewater from entering the drainage system.

Noise Impact

     Noise insulating fabric should be adopted for certain PME to reduce noise impact.

 

 

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 November 2018

14 December 2018

 

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

6.1             Record on Non-compliance of Action and Limit Levels

One exceedance of Action Level of 24-hour TSP for Air Quality was recorded in the reporting month.

On 22 December 2018, an exceedance of 24-hr TSP was recorded at monitoring station AM2A. The measured level was at 253 µg/m3 while the action level is at 151.1 µg/m3. The contractors, IEC and ER were informed of the exceedance. Investigation has been carried out and it is revealed that the contractors of M+ Museum and Lyric Theatre Complex have already implemented dust mitigation measures to reduce the dust impact from their construction works. Uncovered debris was found on 19 Dec 2018 during weekly site inspection, but it was no longer found on site on 22 Dec 2018. Therefore, it is deemed that the contribution from the uncovered debris to the exceedance was minor. Moreover, it should be noted that there have been construction works carried out by another contractor at Austin Road West, which may also have contributed to the 24-hr TSP exceedance during the concerned monitoring period. Nonetheless, the contractors were reminded to strengthen the implementation of dust control measures including providing regular water spraying for dust generating construction work, such as excavation and breaking works; fully covering all dusty materials with impervious sheeting; provide wheel washing for vehicles to remove any dusty material before leaving the site; ensuring the mechanical cover of dump trucks are properly closed for transportation of dusty material; and keeping the haul road and site entrances wet by spraying water with hose.

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

6.2             Record on Environmental Complaints Received

One environmental complaint was recorded in the reporting month.

On 17 Dec 2018, EPD referred a letter from the office of District Councilor Mr. Derek Hung. The letter mentioned that they received a complaint from The Harbourside about the environmental nuisance from construction sites of WKCD. The environmental-related issues of the complaint included (1) construction noise was generated from 7 a.m. every day; and (2) insufficient dust mitigation measures were provided which led to dust to nearby residents.

Investigation results reveal no noisy works were conducted at 7 a.m. every day for both M+ Museum and Lyric Theatre Complex. The contractors have already been implementing various noise mitigation measures to reduce noise impact to nearby residents. To control dust generated from construction works, it is noted that the contractors have been implementing dust suppression measures. Moreover, it should be noted that besides the construction sites of Lyric Theatre Complex and M + Museum, there have been construction works carried out by another contractor at Austin Road West, which may also have contributed to the muddy water and dust nuisance at Austin Road West. Nevertheless, the contractors are reminded to strengthen the implementation of the recommended noise and dust mitigation measures to reduce impacts to the nearby residents. Recommended mitigation measures include arranging noisy works to be conducted later in the morning as far as practicable; providing noise mitigation measures such as noise insulating fabric or noise barrier for noisy works, if applicable; providing regular water spraying for all dusty construction activities and haul roads; ensuring the mechanical cover of dump trucks are properly closed for transportation of dusty material; and washing vehicles to remove any dusty material before leaving the site.

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 for M+ Museum scheduled to be commissioned in the coming month include:

    Structure

    Podium RF: Falsework, formwork and rebar

    Podium 2F: Scaffold & formwork dismantling

    CSF RT/F: Scaffold & formwork dismantling

    RDE 10-11F: Slab rebar & column preparation

    Facade

    Installation of panels on M+ tower

    Erection of 1MF scaffold for 1MF Installation

    MEP

    Cast-in items as per concrete pouring schedule

    Fix work at M+ podium, RRE and CSF

    Remaining work at DCS plant room, Sea Water Pump Cells and Heat Exchanger plant room

    ABWF

    RDE material delivery and block work up to 4/F

    M+ material delivery and block work up to 11/F

7.1.2         Lyric Theatre Complex

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

    Bulk excavation works at Main Cofferdam

    Drainage work (PIW works)

    Extended basement structure construction of Area 06

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

One environmental complaint 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.

8.2             Recommendations

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.