THE GOVERNMENT OF THE HONG KONG

SPECIAL ADMINISTRATIVE REGION

TERRITORY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
HK ISLAND & ISLANDS DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Agreement No. CE 7/99

Northern Access Road for Cyberport Development
Design and Construction

MONTHLY ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING

AND AUDIT REPORT NO. 33
January 2004

Document No. R/2146/132/1 Issue 1

Babtie Asia
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Urbis Ltd
Wilbur Smith Associates Ltd
BMT Reliability Ltd
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Agreement No. CE 7/99

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Design and Construction

MONTHLY ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND AUDIT REPORT NO. 33

Territory Development Department Babtie Asia Ltd

Hong Kong Island and Islands Development Office 15/F, Cornwall House
13/F North Point Government Offices Building Taikoo Place
333 Java Road 979 King’s Road
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Agreement No. CE 7/99

Northern Access Road for Cyberport Development
Design and Construction

MONTHLY ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING AND AUDIT REPORT NO. 33

Territory Development Department Babtie Asia Ltd

Hong Kong Island and Islands Development Office 15/F, Cornwall House
13/F North Point Government Offices Building Taikoo Place
333 Java Road 979 King’s Road
North Point Quarry Bay
HONG KONG HONG KONG
Territory Development Department Agreement No. CE 7/99
Northern Access Road for Cyberport Development

Agreement No. CE 7/99

Northern Access Road for Cyberport Development
Design and Construction

Monthly Environmental Monitoring and Audit Report No. 33

Contents

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

1.0 ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS

1.1 Construction Programme

1.2 Project Organization and Management Structure
1.3 Summary of Work Progress from 27th November 2003 to 26th December 2003

2.0 IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

MEASURES

3.0 MONITORING RESULT

3.1 Noise
3.1.1 Monitoring Methodology
3.1.2 Monitoring Equipment
3.1.3 Noise Parameter
3.1.4 Monitoring Locations
3.1.5 Noise Monitoring Result

3.2 Air Quality

3.2.1 Monitoring Methodology
3.2.2 Monitoring Equipment
3.2.3 Air Quality Parameter
3.2.4 Monitoring Locations
3.2.5 Air Quality Monitoring Result

4.0 RECORD OF NON-COMPLIANCE, COMPLAINTS & NOTIFICATION OF SUMMONS &

SUCCESSFUL PROSECUTION

4.1 Non-compliance and Deficiency

4.1.1 Air Quality
4.1.2 Noise
4.2 Complaint
4.3 Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecution

5.0 FUTURE KEY ISSUES AS REVIEWED FROM THE WORKS PROGRAMME AND WORK
METHOD STATEMENTS

6.0 ADVICE ON THE SOLID AND LIQUID WASTE MANAGEMENT STATUS

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Figures

1.1 Master Construction Programme

1.2 Project Organization Chart of EM&A Works

1.3 Management Structure of Contractor

1.4 Locations of Cyberport Development in Telegraph Bay and Northern Access Road

1.5 Location of Noise Monitoring Stations

1.6 Location of Air Quality Monitoring Stations

Drawings

T/2146/1003 General Layout Plan (Sheet 1 of 2)

W/2146/1004 General Layout Plan (Sheet 2 of 2)

Appendix

Appendix A Implementation Schedule of Environmental Mitigation Measures

Appendix B Calibration Certificates of the Sound Level Meters at Pine Court and
Magnolia Villa

Appendix C Calibration Certificates of the High Volume Samplers at Pine Court and
Magnolia Villa

Appendix D Action and Limit Levels

Appendix E Graphical Representation of Noise Monitoring Data

Appendix F Graphical Representation of Air Quality Monitoring Data

Appendix G Cumulative Statistics on Complaints, Notifications of Summon and

Successful Prosecutions

Appendix H Weather Conditions

Appendix I Equipment Breakdown

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Agreement No. CE 7/99

Northern Access Road for Cyberport Development
Design and Construction

Monthly Environmental Monitoring and Audit Report No. 33

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

This is the thirtieth-three Monthly Environmental Monitoring and Audit (EM&A)

Report for the project of Northern Access Road for Cyberport Development. The
contract entitled ‘Contract No. HK10/2000, Northern Access Road for Cyberport
Development at Telegraph Bay’ was awarded to China Harbour Engineering Company
(Group) on 31 October 2000 and the commencement date of construction was on
27 March 2001.

This report mainly presents the EM&A works for the project from 27 November 2003
to 26 December 2003.

Noise Level

24 hour continuous noise monitoring was carried out during the reporting period.

No noise level exceedance was recorded at both stations. Despite this, the
Contractor had erected a tall noise barrier to shield noisy construction activities such
as the rock breaking activity. In addition, a semi-enclosure was erected along the
demolished section of the existing bridge at Sha Wan Drive to mitigate the noise.

Air Quality

One 24-hour TSP and three 1-hour TSP were taken in every six-days for monitoring.

One measurement exceeded the action/limit level from the station at Pine Court
during windy day on 18 December 2003. The Contractor has rectified the problem
and installed a sprinkler system, increased the frequency of water spraying and
erected a shelter for excavation near the crest slope to depress dust from arising.

Others

No notification of summons successful prosecutions and complaints were received.

Future Key Issues

Future construction activities, such as demolition work for Bridge No. 1, rock
breaking works, construction of Retained Earth Wall Retaining Wall No. 2, and Bridge
No. 2 would be closely monitored to ensure the effects on air quality and noise levels
are minimized.

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1. ENVIRONMENTAL STATUS

1.1 Construction Programme

The contract consists of the construction of bridge foundations, bridge substructure,

bridge deck, electric substation, retaining walls and cascade, demolition works,
earthworks, roadwork, drainage works, watermains laying works and landscaping
works.

The updated master construction programme is shown in Figure 1.1.

1.2 Project Organization and Management Structure

An environmental team (ET) has been established to carry out monitoring and audit
and environmental management. In addition, an Independent Environmental Checker
(IC(E)) has been employed to verify the overall environmental performance of the
Project, including the implementation of environmental mitigation measures,
submissions relating to environmental monitoring and auditing, and any other
submissions required under the Environmental Permit.

The project organization chart of EM&A works is shown in figure 1.2 and the
management structure of contractor is shown in figure 1.3.

1.3 Summary of Work Progress from 27 November 2003 to 26 December 2003

The major construction activities undertaken in the reporting month were as

follows:-

1.3.1 Preliminaries
- Traffic diversion at Sha Wan Drive
- A temporary footway has been formed along the crest line.

1.3.2 Utility & Services

- Preparation and Implementation for the temporary diversion of storm and
sewer.
- Construction of watermains near CH.500 is being undertaken.
- Construction of storm drain near Bridge 1 partially completed

1.3.3 Construction Works

- Installation of precast panels for Reinforced Earth Wall is in progress.
- Construction of Bridge No. 1 was completed.
- Construction of cascade No. 2 (CH.400) and cascade No. 1 (CH.350) in
progress.
- Construction of Bridge No. 2 is being undertaken.
- Construction of Bridge No. 3 was completed.
- Construction of Bridge No. 4 were completed.
- Road construction works at Sha Wan Drive is being undertaken.
- Demolition works for old Bridge No. 1.

Location of Cyberport Development in Telegraph Bay & Northern Access Road is

shown in Figure 1.4, and the general layout plans of Northern Access Road are
shown in Drawing Nos. T/2146/1003 & T/2146/1004.

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Two monitoring stations, both for noise and air quality, are located in Pine Court &
Magnolia Villa as shown in Figure 1.5 and 1.6 respectively. ASR-NA1 represents
the location of air quality monitoring station in Pine Court while ASR-A1 represents
the location of air quality monitoring station in Magnolia Villa. NSR-3 represents the
location of noise monitoring station in Pine Court while NSR-9 represents the
location of noise monitoring station in Magnolia Villa.

2. IMPLEMENTATION SCHEDULE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MITIGATION MEASURES

Implementation Schedule of Environmental Mitigation Measures is shown in

Appendix A.

3. MONITORING RESULTS

3.1 Noise

3.1.1 Monitoring Methodology

The Construction noise levels were measured in terms of the A-weighted equivalent
continuous sound pressure level (Leq). Leq(30 min) was used as the monitoring
parameter for the time period between 0700-1900 hours on normal weekdays. For
all other time periods, Leq(5 min) was measured for comparison with the Noise Control
Ordinance (NCO) criteria.

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

3.1.2 Monitoring Equipment

Integrating Sound Level Meter, Model No. B&K2238, complying with the
requirement stated in Technical Memorandum (TM) issued under the Noise Control
Ordinance (NCO), was used for measurement. The Sound Level Meter is calibrated
by the laboratory annually. A Sound Level Calibrator, Model No. B&K 4231, is used
to calibrate the meter.

Copies of calibration certificates conducted by Wellab Ltd. for the sound level
meters used in Pine Court and Magnolia Villa are included in Appendix B.

3.1.3 Noise Parameter

Leq(30 min) was measured to determine the noise impact for the time period between
0700 – 1900 hours on normal weekdays and Leq(5 min) was taken at times other than
normal weekdays.

L10 and L90 were also recorded as supplementary information for reference.

The action and limit levels are shown in Appendix D.

Any breakdown and take down occasionally of the sound level meter at Pine Court
and Magnolia Villa was tabulated in Appendix I. No breakdown of sound level
meters was happened during the reporting period.

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Occationally, when the noise meter at the stations stopped functioning, a hand-held
noise meter was used to spot check the noise level.

3.1.4 Monitoring Locations

Locations of Monitoring Station are shown in Figure 1.5, the same locations as set
up for the Baseline Monitoring. These are as follows : -

NSR-3 Pine Court

NSR-9 Magnolia Villa

3.1.5 Noise Monitoring Results

No noise level exceedance was recorded at both stations. Despite this, the
Contractor had erected a large noise barrier to shield the rock breaking activity. In
addition, a semi-enclosure was erected along the demolished section of the existing
bridge at Sha Wan Drive to mitigate the noise.

Noise was mainly generated by plant / equipment operation on site, road traffic and
container vessels and motor boats crossing East Lamma Channel.

The graphical representation of noise level at day time are shown in Appendix E.

Noise Monitoring results from 27 November 2003 to 26 December 2003 are

summarized in Table 3.1.

Table 3.1 Results Summary of Noise Monitoring

Location
Time Period (Parameter ) Pine Court Magnolia
Day time : 0700 – 1900 hrs Maximum: 74.20 dB(A) Maximum: 74.70 dB(A)
on normal weekday Mean: 61.52 dB(A) Mean: 67.83 dB(A)
(Leq(30 min)) Minimum: 45.80 dB(A) Minimum: 63.30 dB(A)

Evening-time : 0700-2300 hrs Maximum: 65.70 dB(A) Maximum: 73.10 dB(A)

on holiday and 1900 – 2300 hrs Mean: 57.85 dB(A) Mean: 64.72 dB(A)
on all other days Minimum: 44.90 dB(A) Minimum: 63.20 dB(A)
(Leq(5 min))

Night-time : 2300-0700 hrs Maximum: 67.70 dB(A) Maximum: 74.70 dB(A)

Of next day Mean: 56.61 dB(A) Mean: 62.92 dB(A)
(Leq(5 min)) Minimum: 39.90 dB(A) Minimum : 62.70 dB(A)

Detailed Monitoring Result are posted to the Cyberport Website regularly and a full set of
data is stored on the CD-ROM attached to the report.

3.2 Air Quality

3.2.1 Monitoring Methodology

The TSP levels are measured in accordance with the standard high volume sampling
method as established in the Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1
(Part 50), Appendix B.

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One set of 24-hour TSP level and three sets of 1-hour TSP are measured in every
six days.

All relevant data including temperature, weather conditions, elapsed-time meter

reading for the start and stop of the sample, identification and weight of the filter
paper, and any other local atmospheric factors affecting or affected by site
conditions etc. are recorded in detail.

3.2.2 Monitoring Equipment

A High Volume Sampler, Model No. GMW2310, for TSP sampling, complying the
Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1 (Part 50), Appendix B, is
used for measurement, both for 24-hour and 1-hour TSP sampling. The High
Volume Sampler is calibrated once every three months.

Its associated calibrator, Model No. GMW25, is used to calibrate the sampler.

A copy of calibration certificates of the high volume sampler in Pine Court &
Magnolia Villa is included in Appendix C.

Samples are sent to the Government Chemist for measuring the weight of
particulates and analysis, and the ER is responsible for handling the filter paper,
conducting the tests and the calculation of TSP level.

3.2.3 Air Quality Parameter

Monitoring and audit of the Total Suspended Particulates (TSP) levels is carried out
by the ER & ET to ensure that any deteriorating air quality can be readily detected
and timely action is to be taken to rectify the situation.

Three 1-hour and one 24-hour TSP monitoring in every six-days is carried out to
indicate the impacts of construction dust on air quality. The 24-hour TSP levels are
conducted by following the standard high volume sampling method as set out in the
Title 40 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1 (Part 50), Appendix B.

The action and limit levels are shown in Appendix D.

Any breakdown of the air samplers of Pine Court and Magnolia Villa was tabulated
in Appendix I. The high volume sampler at Magnolia Villa was out of order and was
taken to repair.

3.2.4 Monitoring Location

Locations of monitoring stations are shown in Figure 1.6, the same set up as for the
Baseline Monitoring. These are as follows :

ASR – NA1 Pine Court

ASR – A1 Magnolia Villa

3.2.5 Air Quality Monitoring Result

One measurement exceeded the action/ limit level from Pine Court stations during the
windy day on 18 December 2003.

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Available air quality sampling results from 27 November 2003 to 26 December

2003 are summarized in Table 3.2.

The graphical representation of air quality monitoring data shown in Appendix F.

Table 3.2 Summary of Air Quality Monitoring Results
Location
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ASR-NA1 (µg/m ) ASR-A1(µg/m3)
24-hour monitoring Maximum: 184.58 Maximum: 0.00
Mean: 123.82 Mean: 0.00
Minimum: 68.34 Minimum: 0.00

1-hour monitoring Maximum: 266.10 Maximum: 0.00

Mean: 162.13 Mean: 0.00
Minimum: 128.95 Minimum: 0.00

Detailed monitoring results are posted to the Cyberport Website regularly and a full set of
results are stored on the CD-ROM attached to the report.

4. RECORD OF NON-COMPLIANCE, COMPLAINTS, NOTIFICATION OF SUMMONS

AND SUCCESSFUL PROSECUTION

4.1 Noncompliance and Deficiency

4.1.1 Air Quality

On 18 December 2003, an exceedance of 24-hour TSP level for action level was
recorded at Pine Court. A notification to the Contractor was issued. Sprinklers are
operated to depress dust from arising in earthworks zone. The Environmental Team
undertook the environmental weekly check on site.

4.1.2 Noise

No noise level exceedance was recorded at both stations. Despite this, the
Contractor had erected a large noise barrier to shield the rock breaking activity. In
addition, a semi-enclosure was erected along the demolished section of the existing
bridge at Sha Wan Drive to mitigate the noise.

The Environmental Team undertook the environmental weekly check on site, and no
major deficiencies were found during the site inspection.

4.2 Complaint

No verbal or written complaints were received during the reporting period.

To mitigate the visual impact, the Contractor had placed the tarpaulin along the
coastline and watered the hydroseeded area more frequently to enhance the growth
of the grass.

4.3 Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions

No notification of summons or successful prosecutions were received by the

contractor in the reporting month. The relevant cumulative statistics are shown in
Appendix G.

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5. FUTURE KEY ISSUES AS VIEWED FROM THE WORKS PROGRAMME AND WORK
METHOD STATEMENTS

The proposed construction works to be carried out in the next report period, which
have a potential environmental impact and will require mitigation measures, are
listed below:

1. Trench excavation for underground services.

2. Construction of Retaining Wall No. 2, Cascade 1 & 2
3. Construction of Bridge No. 2
4. Demolition of existing bridge in Sha Wan Drive
5. Slope stabilization works at S1.
6. Demolition of electricity sub-station in Sha Wan Drive.

6. ADVICE ON THE SOLID AND LIQUID WASTE MANAGEMENT STATUS

The waste management plan was approved by EPD.

The ‘trip-and-ticket’ system has been implemented for the disposal of the
construction and demolition waste.

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