Appendix L

Summaries of Environmental Complaint, Warning, Summon and Notification of Successful Prosecution


Reporting Month: July 2019

 

Contract No. KLN/2016/09

 

Log Ref.

Location

Received Date

Details of Complaint/Warning/Summon and Prosecution

Investigation/Mitigation Action

Status

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

 

Works Contract within KTD

 

KDO, CEDD Projects

Contract No.

Record of Complaint (Yes/No)

Record of Warning (Yes/No)

Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions (Yes/No)

KL/2011/01

No

No

No

KL/2012/02

No

No

No

KL/2012/03

No

No

No

KL/2014/01

No

No

No

KL/2014/03

No

No

No

KL/2015/02

No

No

No

KL/2015/03

No

No

No

 

DSD Projects

Contract No.

Record of Complaint (Yes/No)

Record of Warning (Yes/No)

Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions (Yes/No)

DC/2011/04

No

No

No

 

WSD Projects

Contract No.

Record of Complaint (Yes/No)

Record of Warning (Yes/No)

Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions (Yes/No)

6/WSD/08

No

No

No

7/WSD/08

No

No

No

 

ArchSD Projects

Contract No.

Record of Complaint (Yes/No)

Record of Warning (Yes/No)

Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions (Yes/No)

SS E517

No

No

No

SS C503

No

No

No

SS F513

Yes(1)

No

No

SS F505

No

No

No

SS G506

No

No

No

 

 

 

 

 

EMSD Projects

Contract No.

Record of Complaint (Yes/No)

Record of Warning (Yes/No)

Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions (Yes/No)

1020EM12A

No

No

No

2477EM14A

No

No

No

2487EM14W

No

No

No

 

Hospital Authority Projects

Contract No.

Record of Complaint (Yes/No)

Record of Warning (Yes/No)

Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions (Yes/No)

8110059224

No

No

No

8110059225

No

No

No

 

HyD Projects

Contract No.

Record of Complaint (Yes/No)

Record of Warning (Yes/No)

Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions (Yes/No)

HY/2014/18

No

No

No

HY/2014/07

Yes(2)

No

No

 

MTR Projects

Contract No.

Record of Complaint (Yes/No)

Record of Warning (Yes/No)

Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions (Yes/No)

1107

No

No

No

1108

No

No

No

1109

No

No

No

1123

No

No

No

 

HKHA Projects

Contract No.

Record of Complaint (Yes/No)

Record of Warning (Yes/No)

Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions (Yes/No)

20150362

No

No

No

 

Poly Property Projects

Contract No.

Record of Complaint (Yes/No)

Record of Warning (Yes/No)

Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions (Yes/No)

New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 6562

No

No

No

New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 6565

No

No

No

 

HKCIM Projects

Contract No.

Record of Complaint (Yes/No)

Record of Warning (Yes/No)

Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions (Yes/No)

New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 6563

No

No

No

New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 6564

No

No

No

 

Leader Bright Limited Projects

Contract No.

Record of Complaint (Yes/No)

Record of Warning (Yes/No)

Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions (Yes/No)

New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 6557

No

No

No

 

Century Basis Limited Projects

Contract No.

Record of Complaint (Yes/No)

Record of Warning (Yes/No)

Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions (Yes/No)

New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 6566

No

No

No

 

Century Base Development Limited Projects

Contract No.

Record of Complaint (Yes/No)

Record of Warning (Yes/No)

Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions (Yes/No)

New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 6567

No

No

No

 

Nan Fung Development Projects

Contract No.

Record of Complaint (Yes/No)

Record of Warning (Yes/No)

Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions (Yes/No)

New Kowloon Inland Lot No. 6556

No

No

No

 

Kai Tak Sports Park

Contract No.

Record of Complaint (Yes/No)

Record of Warning (Yes/No)

Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions (Yes/No)

HAB/KTSP/01

No

No

No

 

Note (1): Complaint case EPD ref.no. 19-18389 on ArchSD project contract no. SS F513.

Note (2): Complaint case EPD ref. no. 19-20635 on HyD project contract no, HY/2014/07.


Cumulative Statistics on Complaints, Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions

Works Contract/ TGLA/ STT

Record of Complaint

Record of Warning

Notification of Summons and Successful Prosecutions

Contract No. KLN/2016/09

0

0

0

Works Contract within KTD

170

0

4

TGLA/ STT

1

0

0

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Environmental Monitoring Works for Kai Tak Development

 

Appendix L – Summary of environmental complaint, warning, summon and notification of successful prosecution

EPD Complaint Ref No.

Date of Complaint

Contract Involved

Contractor

Complaint Details

Investigation /

Mitigation Action

Status

17-05215

23/02/2017

CEDD Contract No. KL/2012/02

Kaden Construction Limited

Complainant said he saw dump truck leaving the construction area beside Concorde Road without washing and also the dusty road affecting his driving activities.

Complaint case was received concerning dust observed from the construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 9th March 2017.

 

According to the monthly survey form from Contractor, the details of the complaint investigation is shown as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 23rd February 2017 was referred from EPD on 9th March 2017 regarding dump truck leaving the construction area without washing and dusty road affecting the complainant driving activities.

 

Follow-up Action:

Contractor held toolbox talk to remind truck drivers and workers to perform wheel-washing before leaving construction area. Contractor had also increased the frequency of watering road surface and street sweeper.

 

No further comment was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

17-05606

28/02/2017

COHL Contract No. 6516&6517

China Overseas Building Construction Limited

Complainant quoted that drilling noise and hammering sound  was heard at 2:00am and 6:00am respectively from 啟德一號construction site.

Complaint case was received concerning noise from construction works during the restricted hours. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 21st March 2017.

 

Background:

A complaint received on 28th February 2017 was referred from EPD on 21st March 2017 regarding noise from construction site during restricted hours.

 

Investigation Results:

Contractor stated that no construction works were carried out in the mentioned period. Contractor had also stated that they had ensured all works were carried out at normal working hours.

 

No recommendation was made by the Contractor.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

17-08021

20/03/2017

ArchSD Contract No. SS E517

Hanison Construction Company Limited

Complainant complained about the dust emission from the excavation/ breaking in the construction site of Muk Hung Street next to CLP substation (Kai Tak Site 1A-2).

Complaint case was received concerning dust emission from construction area. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 12th April 2017.

 

According to the monthly survey form from Contractor, the details of the complaint investigation is shown as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 20th March 2017 was referred from EPD on 12th April 2017 regarding dust emission from construction area.

 

Follow-up Action:

Contractor stated that they would take actions to minimize dust emission, such as installation of automatic water spraying system, cover construction materials by impervious sheeting, spray water during breaking and excavation.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

17-08082

20/03/2017

K&K Property Contract No. NKIL6525

Hien Lee Engineering Company Limited

Complainant said noise from construction work (concreting) within restricted hours (after 7 p.m.) annoying him/ her. He/she said that he/ she found that some machine was used in concreting work in restricted hours.

 

Complaint case was received concerning noise from construction site within restricted hours. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 12th April 2017.

 

According to email response to EPD by the Contractor, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 20th March 2017 was referred from EPD on 12th April 2017 regarding noise from construction site within restricted hours

 

Investigation Result:

Contractor stated that concreting work was finished before 17:35 on that day. All Powered Mechanical Equipments were turned off, and no construction work was carried out during restricted hours.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

17-09999

05/04/2017

CEDD Contract No. KL/2011/01

Chit Cheung Construction Company Limited

Complainant emphasized that dust emission was observed when vehicle running on the dry surfaces outside the main haul road in the construction site in public holidays. He requested dust suppression during holidays.

Complaint case was received concerning dust emission when vehicle running on dry surfaces outside the main haul road in the construction site on public holidays.  The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 12 April 2017.

 

According to email response to EPD by the Contractor, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

An environmental complaint received on 5 April 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 12 April 2017 regarding dust emission when vehicle running on the dry surfaces outside the main haul road during holidays.  The complainant requested dust suppression measures to be carried out during holidays.

 

Investigation Results (before Complaint):

1.       Water bowsers were deployed to spray water to keep the haul roads moist to control dust emission during working days. The frequency of watering was 6 times/day from 8:00 to 17:00 hr.

2.       Other areas with vehicles running on them are also watered as necessary during working days.

3.       Sprinkler system was also installed within the site to operate from 8:30 hrs. to 17:00 hrs. daily including public holidays.

4.       Since the commencement of the Contract, all dump trucks must pass through the wheel washing bay before leaving the Site and the dusty materials are covered by impervious sheeting during transportation to prevent causing pollution to the public roads.

 

Improvement Measures (after Complaint):

1.       Manual water spraying as in interim measure has been arranged on areas with vehicles running on them during public holidays, particularly during the Easter Holidays from 14 April 2017 to 17 April 2017.

2.       In the long term, water bowers would be deployed to keep the running surfaces moist to control dust emission during public holidays where there are works and application for Construction Noise Permit to operate water bowers during public holidays has been made of EPD.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

17-09968

11/04/2017

K&K Property Contract No. NKIL6525

Hien Lee Engineering Company Limited

Complainant quoted the following issues about the construction sites adjacent to Tak Long Estate:

1.     Construction noise was heard before 7:00am of 5th April 2017.

2.     Ground breaking noise was heard at 11:30pm of 7th April 2017.

3.     Odour was scented intermittently which was suspected sourced from these construction sites.

Complaint case was received concerning noise and odour emitted from construction site.  The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 18th April 2017.

 

According to email response to EPD by the Contractor, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 11th April 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 18th April 2017 regarding noise and odour emitted from construction area.

 

Investigation Result:

1.           Contractor stated that according to their record of 5th April 2017, no workers had entered the site until 7:30am and no construction work was carried out.

2.           There were no ground breaking work on 7th April 2017 and no workers remained at site after 7:30pm on that day.

3.           Regarding the odour problem, contractor stated that there was no fume emission work during that period of time except minor welding works.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

Poly Properties Contract No. NKIL6527

Paul Y. Builders Limited

Complaint case was received concerning noise and odour emitted from construction site.  The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 18th April 2017.

 

According to email response to EPD by the Contractor, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 11th April 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 18th April 2017 regarding noise and odour emitted from construction area.

 

Investigation Result:

1.           Contractor stated that “Permit to Work System for works during restricted hours” was fully implemented on site.  Refer to the contractor’s Permit to Work System record and daily record on 5th and 7th April 2017, no construction activities were carried out between 7pm to 7am. Thus noise and odour of mechanical equipment from site should not be found from site before 7am on 5th April 2017 and 11:30am on 7th April 2017.

2.           Contractor stated that site project team and sub-constructors had joined the “Construction Noise Permit (CNP) (GW-RE0056-17) Workshop” on 14th February 2017 and 21st February 2017.  They fully understood the requirements of CNP and the permit-to-work system. Memorandum about CNP was issued to all sub-constructors and site staff after received the CNP.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

 

 

Closed

 

Wheelock Properties Contract No. NKIL6541

Hip Hing Construction Company Limited

Complaint case was received concerning noise and odour emitted from construction site.  The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 18th April 2017.

 

According to email response to EPD by the Contractor, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 11th April 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 18th April 2017 regarding noise and odour emitted from construction area.

 

Follow-up Action:

Contractor would adopt preventive actions to fulfill legal requirements and prevent causing any environmental nuisance to the public.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COHL Contract No. NKIL6516&6517

China Oversea Building Construction Limited

Complaint case was received concerning noise and odour emitted from construction site.  The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 18th April 2017.

 

According to email response to EPD by the Contractor, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 11th April 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 18th April 2017 regarding noise and odour emitted from construction area.

 

Investigation Result:

1.           Contractor stated that no construction works were found on 5th April 2017 before 7:00a.m. And no breaking work trade was carried out on 7th April 2017.

2.           Contractor also stated that there were no odours emitted from the construction site.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

HKHA Contract No. 20150362

Shui On Building Construction Limited

Complaint case was received concerning noise and odour emitted from construction site.  The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 18th April 2017.

 

According to email response to EPD by the Contractor, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 11th April 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 18th April 2017 regarding noise and odour emitted from construction area.

 

Investigation Result:

1.           After checking daily vehicle in-out check record, contractor stated that there were no vehicle entered the construction site before 7am and no construction work was carried out during restricted hours. Security guards stay on site 24-hours and had clear instructions of prohibiting any construction activity and vehicular access during restricted hours.

2.           Contractor had checked the workers’ daily entry and leaving record; and no worker stayed behind for construction works within the restricted hours. Contractor also had permit-to-work system implemented, all workers stayed behind for construction works had to get permission from superintendent, but not including sound-making works and prescribed construction works.

3.           For the nuisance of odour, subcontractor was responsible for keeping the site hygiene and removing the domestic waste every day in order to avoid rubbish accumulation and odour generation. In addition, three generators and the bucket for domestic waste storage were placed as far as possible away from the Tak Long Estate, to minimize the nuisance to the neighbourhood.

4.           Contractor stated that complying with the Noise Control Ordinance (CAP 400) was one of their mandatory requirements; after receiving the notification from EPD, contractor had reminded again all their subcontractors to get rid of any construction works in restricted hours. An ad-hoc meeting had been held for project planning review and to remind their onsite staffs (including security guards and workers) the environmental legislations, in order to increase their environmental awareness and ensure any construction activities within restricted hours were strictly prohibited.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 


The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

 

 

K. Wah International Contract No. NKIL6526

Grand Tech Construction Co. Ltd.

Complaint case was received concerning noise and odour emitted from construction site.  The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 5th May 2017.

 

According to email response to EPD by the Contractor, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 17th April 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 5th May 2017 regarding noise and odour emitted from construction area.

 

Investigation Result:

Contractor stated that all workers started construction work after 7am and no workers stayed or worked in construction site after 7pm, thus there should not had ground breaking sound from their construction site at 11pm. Regarding the odour, contractor stated that there were no irritation chemical used in construction and no vehicular activities before 7am or after 7pm.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

17-09370

29/03/2017

ArchSD Contract No. SS E517

Hanison Construction Company Limited

Complainant said that he/ she heard the noise from construction activities before 7am in normal working days (Monday to Saturdays) and after 7am on Sunday. The traffic for engineering work was annoying him/ her.

Complaint case was received concerning noise from construction activities during restricted hours. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 19th April 2017.

 

According to the monthly survey form from Contractor, the details of the complaint investigation is shown as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 29th March 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 19th April 2017 regarding noise from construction activities.

 

 

Investigation Result:

Contractor replied EPD that no construction activities at that period of time.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

17-08510

23/03/2017

MTR Contract 1114

Paul Y. Construction Company Limited

Complainant said that he/she heard the noise from loading/unloading activities in the early morning (about 4a.m.) inside the site.

Complaint case was received concerning noise during restricted hours. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 11th April 2017.

 

According to email response to EPD by the Contractor, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 23rd March 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 11th April 2017 regarding noise during restricted hours.

 

Follow-up Action:

1. All construction activities during restricted hours needed the approval of Project Manager and environmental officer of contractor through applying in-house permit-to-work.

2. All personnel must be registered for work before entering the site during restricted hours.

3. All site entrance/ exits were securely guided and strictly controlled, especially during restricted hours to prevent unauthorized entry of site area.

4. Contractor stated that they would provide sufficient training, workshop and spot check for carrying out construction works during restricted hours.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

17-11372

17/04/2017

COHL Contract No. NKIL6516&6517

China Oversea Building Construction Limited

Complainant quoted construction noise was heard from「啟德一號」and K.City construction sites in public holiday.

Complaint case was received concerning noise from construction activities during public holiday. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 2nd May 2017.

 

According to email response to EPD by the Contractor, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 17th April 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 2nd May 2017 regarding noise from construction activities in public holiday.

 

Investigation Result:

Contractor stated that there were no constructions works assigned and carried out during holidays.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

 

 

K. Wah International Contract No. NKIL6526

Grand Tech Construction Co. Ltd.

 

Complaint case was received concerning noise from construction activities during public holiday. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 5th May 2017.

 

According to email response to EPD by the Contractor, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 17th April 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 5th May 2017 regarding noise from construction activities in public holiday.

 

Investigation Result:
Contractor stated that there was no Powered Mechanical Equipment operated on the complained day, only low sound level construction works took place, including printing, plastering, wire installation and site supervision. Contractor would enhance site monitoring to reduce construction noise on the coming public holidays.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

17-14653

12/05/2017

ArchSD Contract No. SS E517

Hanison Construction Company Limited

Complainant said some strong lighting were directly illuminated to the surrounded buildings at Kai Ching Estate.

Complaint case was received concerning strong lightings from construction area. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 31st May 2017.

 

According to the monthly survey form from the Contractor, the details of the complaint investigation are shown as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 12th May 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 31st May 2017 regarding strong lightings from construction area.

 

Follow-up Action:

Contractor had taken action to change the position of solar light on container office to avoid lighting pollution.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

17-16635

29/05/2017

CEDD Contract No. KL/2011/01

Chit Cheung Construction Company Limited

Complainant about muddy water discharged to Kai Tak River after heavy rainfall.

Complaint case was received concerning muddy water discharge to Kai Tak River.  The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 8th June 2017.

According to the response to EPD by the Contractor via email, details of the complaint investigation are as below:

Background:

An environmental complaint received on 29th May 2017 was referred from EPD on 8th June 2017 regarding muddy water discharge to Kai Tak River after heavy rainfall.

Investigation Results (before Complaint):

5.      Sand bag barriers were placed along the nullah bank.

6.      Sedimentation tanks and pumps were provided to treat the site runoff before discharge.

7.      According to the site records and the records from Hong Kong Observatory, before 29th May 2017, rainfall was recorded on 24th May 2017 during which Amber, Red and Black Rainstorm Warning Signals were issued from 06:40 to 15:00 hr with a total rainfall of 224.5mm recorded. 

8.      Possibly due to the heavy rainfall having exceeded the capacity of the existing preventive measures, some site runoff might overflow into the nullah.

 

Improvement Measures after Complaint:

3.      To enhance the overflow preventive measures, the provision of sand bag barrier was extended to the edge of haul roads.

4.      Additional sand bag patches with cement forming an earth bund together with additional water-filled barriers were placed along the edges of nullah to prevent site runoff from flowing into the nullah;

5.      An additional sedimentation tank was provided to provide further treatment of site runoff;

6.      The river bank slopes at mid-stream were properly covered by tarpaulin sheet to prevent erosion of soil slope.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

17-16288

26/05/2017

HKHA Contract No. 20150362

Shui On Building Construction Limited

Complainant said noise construction within restricted hours annoying him/ her. He/ she said that hammering noise was heard till 3-4 a.m.

Complainant also complained about the noise from the work site on Sunday and public holidays.

Complaint case was received concerning noise from construction site during restricted hours.  The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 13th June 2017.

 

According to email response to EPD by the Contractor, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 26th May 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 13th June 2017 regarding noise from construction site during restricted hours.

 

Investigation Result:

1.           Contractor stated that they did not allow workers to stay overnight on site, all workers was required to leave before 7pm. Hence there should be no construction work carried out during restricted hours. There were also security guards stayed on site around the clock in order to prevent any workers from staying on site during restricted hours. Security team also had clear instructions on prohibiting any construction activities and vehicular access during restricted hours,

2.           Contractor also had permit-to-work system implemented, all workers wanted to stay behind for construction works had to get permission from superintendent.

3.           Contractor had stated complying with the Noise Control Ordinance (CAP 400) is one of their mandatory requirement. After receiving the notification from EPD, the contractor had once again reminded all their subcontractors to get rid of any construction works in restricted hours. An ad-hoc meeting had been held for project planning review and to remind their onsite staffs (including security guards and workers) the environmental legislations, in order to increase their environmental awareness and ensure all construction activities within restricted hours were strictly prohibited.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

17-18162

12/06/2017

ArchSD Contract No. SS C503

Hsin Chong – Build King Joint Venture

Complainant said that piling noise was heard before 08:00am on Saturday.

Complaint case was received concerning noise from piling work during restricted hours. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 20th June 2017.

According to email response to EPD by the Contractor, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 12th June 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 20th June 2017 regarding piling noise from construction site during restricted hours.

 

Follow-up Action:

Contractor had the following noise mitigation measure implemented

1. Cover of hammer shield

2. Provision of noise barrier at site hoarding

3. Provision of noise enclosure for piling

 

Contractor had also ensured all the mitigation measure were in place during piling period and all the piling works were conducted after 8:00am as required under the CNP.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

17-18645

15/06/2017

ArchSD Contract No. SS C503

Hsin Chong – Build King Joint Venture

Complainant said that piling noise was heard in normal working days from 08:00am to 07:00 pm instantaneously. He /she also said some construction noise was heard in restricted hours (after 7pm).

Complaint case was received concerning noise from construction area during restricted hours. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 20th June 2017.

According to email response to EPD by the Contractor, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 15th June 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 20th June 2017 regarding noise from construction area during restricted hours.

 

Follow-up Action:

Contractor had the following noise mitigation measure implemented

1. Cover of hammer shield

2. Provision of noise barrier at site hoarding

3. Provision of noise enclosure for piling

 

Contractor had also ensured all the mitigation measure were in place during piling period and all the piling works were conducted within the piling period required under the CNP.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

17-18943

19/06/2017

ArchSD Contract No. SS A501

China State – Shun On Joint Venture

Complainant said noise was heard from the site on Sunday/ public holidays and after 23:00 in normal working days.

Complaint case was received concerning noise from construction site during public holidays. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 28th June 2017.

According to email response to EPD by the Contractor, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 19th June 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 28th June 2017 regarding noise from construction site during public holidays.

 

Follow-up Action:

Contractor had promised to tighten the monitoring system for noise in restricted time, and would ensure the site would be in compliance with the requirement of Noise Control Ordinance.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

17-22036

13/07/2017

ArchSD Contract No.: SS C503

Hsin Chong – Build King Joint Venture

1.           Complaint said that piling noise was heard in his/ her home located at Kai Ching Estate in normal working days. He/ She also said 5 piling machines were conducting the piling work.

2.           Complaint also wanted to know when would the piling work complete. He/ She also want to know if any addition preventive measures were taken place for the construction work.

Complaint case was received concerning piling noise from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 25th July 2017.

According to email response to EPD by the Contractor, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 13th July 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 25th July 2017 regarding piling noise from construction site.

 

Follow-up Action:

Contractor  stated they had various noise mitigation measures implemented on site including:

1. Noise screen had been set up on hoarding facing noise sensitive receivers. Contractor would consider to set up noise screen towards Kai Ching Estate.

2. Hanging up noise enclosure during piling.

 

3.           Hammer shield had been provided for each piling head.

 

Contractor also stated that piling work would be finished by the end of December 2017.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

17-23526

18/07/2017

CEDD Contract No. KL/2012/02

Build King Construction Limited

Complainant complained about the muddy water discharged in Kai Tak River.

Complaint was received concerning muddy water discharged into Kai Tak River. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 2nd August 2017.

According to the investigation conducted by the Contractor’s ET, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 18th July 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 2nd August 2017 regarding muddy water discharged into Kai Tak River.

 

Investigation Results:

According to the contract’s ET’s response, there were no construction works being carried out at the contractor’s site on the date of complaint.

The site area was used for storing C&D materials.

Mitigation Measures:

1.           Provided sand bag bund around the perimeter of the site to prevent overflow of surface runoff.

2.           Covered all existing C&D stockpile stored within the site.

3.           Covered the drainage outlet with geotextile filter.

4.           Secured the geotextile membrane at the drainage gully with concrete block.

 

Follow-up Actions:

Dye test was conducted to trace the drainage outlet from the site, results showed that

the drainage/seepage within site premises would not flow via the drainage outlets to concerned area of Kai Tak River.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

 

 

MTR Contract No. SCL1109

Samsung – Hsin Chong Joint Venture

 

Complaint was received concerning muddy water discharged into Kai Tak River. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 2nd August 2017.

According to Contractor’s EM&A report, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 18th July 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 2nd August 2017 regarding muddy water discharged into Kai Tak River.

 

Site Activity Summary:

Base on the site record on 18 July 2017, internal transfer of soil to To Kwa Wan Station was conducted.

 

Action taken/ To be taken:

1.           The exposed and idle stockpiles had been covered with sheeting.

2.           The stockpiles had been enclosed with concrete boxes and steel hoarding, and the rims of steel hoarding were sealed with sandbags and renovated.

3.           Pit and sedimentation tank was deployed to treat site runoff.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

17-23390

25/07/2017

HKHA Contract No. 20150362

Shui On Building Construction Limited

Complainant said some concrete and dusty material such as ash was emitted from the contractor’s construction site to ‘De Novo’.

Complaint was received concerning dusty materials emitted from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 7th August 2017.

According to email response to EPD by the Contractor, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 25th July 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 7th August 2017 regarding dusty materials emitted from contractor’s construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to the Contractor, their dust monitoring records showed no record of exceedance in recent months.

 

Follow-up Actions:

Contractor would keep monitoring the condition of ambient air. Contractor would also review their operational procedures in order to minimize nuisance to the neighborhood.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

17-30192

12/09/2017

ArchSD Contract No. SS E517

Hanison Construction Company Limited

Complainant complained about the excessive noise generated from hydraulic hammer & drop hammer operation from construction site.

Complaint was received concerning noise generated from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 15h September 2017.

According to email response to EPD by the Contractor, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 12th September 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 15th September 2017 regarding noise generated from construction site.

 

Investigation Result:

According to the Contractor’s reply to EPD, Contractor advised that they had complied with Construction Noise Permit condition, and percussive piling was carried out between 12:15pm and 1:00pm on 12th September 2017.

 

Follow-up Action:

Contractor stated that the following measures had been implemented to mitigate noise generation during piling works:

1.           During pile driving, a movable noise barrier and a hammer noise shield had been provided for each pile.

2.           Sound proof canvas had been installed on site boundary near Kai Ching Estate to mitigate noise generated from construction works.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

17-31479

26/09/2017

ArchSD Contract No.: SS C503

Hsin Chong – Build King Joint Venture

Complainant quoted percussive piling staring at 8:15am causes serious noise problems to nearby residents and she saw noise barriers just laying on ground without mounting up during the hammer was driving.

Complaint was received concerning noise generated from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 15h September 2017.

Investigation was took place during weekly site inspection, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 26th September 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 28th September 2017 regarding noise generated from construction site.

Investigation Result:

According to the contractor’s representative response during weekly site inspection, contractor advised that they had complied with Construction Noise Permit condition. 

 

Follow-up Action:

During weekly site inspection Environmental team had identified the following measures implemented by the contractor:

1.           Sound proof canvas had been installed around the site boundary to mitigate noise generate from piling work.

2.           Contractor had reminded sub-contractor to strictly complied with Construction Noise Permit condition.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

 

17-33986

19/10/2017

Wheelock Properties Contract No: NKIL6541

Hip Hing Construction Company Limited

Complainant said that the accumulation of water caused unpleasant smell.

Complaint was received concerning odour emitted from construction site, The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 23rd October 2017.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 19th October 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 23rd October 2017 regarding odour emitted from construction site.

Investigation Result:

During weekly site inspection on 27th October 2017, environmental team had the following observations:

1.           Accumulated water within site perimeter had been cleared.

2.           There was no obvious odour emitting source identified on site.

3.           General refuse had been cleared regularly.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

17-34438

23/10/2017

HyD Contract No.: HY/2014/18

Buildking-Richwell Joint Venture

Complainant emphasized that dust emission was observed when vehicles running on the dry surfaces outside Dakota Drive and Olympic Avenue. He/she hoped that water spraying activities should be apply to all surfaces if there were vehicles running on it.

Complainant also said vehicles were not clean enough before leaving the construction site.

Complaint was received concerning dust emission outside Dakota Drive and Olympic Avenue. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 30th October 2017.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection, the details of the complaint investigation were as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 23rd October 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 30th October 2017 regarding dust emission outside Dakota Drive and Olympic Avenue.

 

Follow-up Action:

During weekly site inspection conducted by environmental team the following mitigation measures had been observed:

1.           Sprinkler head had been installed to minimize dust emission from unpaved road.

2.           Vehicles had been Wheel-washed before leaving site.

3.           Contractor had arranged workers to water haul road and unpaved road constantly.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

CEDD Contract No.: KL/2015/02

Peako-Wo Hing Joint Venture

Complaint was received concerning dust emission outside Dakota Drive and Olympic Avenue. The case was referred to the Contract by EPD via email on 30th October 2017.

According to the Contractor’s ET’s response to EPD, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 23rd October 2017 by EPD was referred to the contractor on 30th October 2017 regarding dust emission outside Dakota Drive and Olympic Avenue.

 

Mitigation Measures

According to Contractor’s response to EPD, the following mitigation measures had been implemented after receiving complaint:

1.           Water spraying had been provided along haul road and unpaved road for dust suppression.

2.           Stockpile of dusty materials had been covered by impervious sheet.

3.           Designated wheel washing area had been provided.

4.           Breaking works were provided with water spraying.

5.           Contractor would hold meeting with other haul road users to raise environmental awareness in particular the vehicles washing before leaving the site.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

MTR Contract No. SCL 1109

Samsung-Hsin Chong Joint Venture

Complaint was received concerning dust emission outside Dakota Drive and Olympic Avenue. The case was referred to the Contract by EPD via email on 30th October 2017.

According to the Contractor’s monthly EM&A report, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 23rd October 2017 by EPD was referred to the contractor on 30th October 2017 regarding dust emission outside Dakota Drive and Olympic Avenue.

 

Investigation:

According to Contractor’s monthly EM&A report, the findings and following actions were listed as follow:

1.           Regular water spraying and wheel washing activities had been arranged to minimize dust generation in site area and along Dakota Drive and Olympic Avenue.

2.           The impact dust data recorded adjacent to To Kwa Wan Station works area on 20th and 26th October 2017 had been reviewed and no action/ limit level was triggered.

3.           During Contractor’s weekly site inspection on 23rd October 2017, no adverse comment or observation about dust emission along Dakota Drive and Olympic Avenue was recorded from Contractor’s inspection team.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

17-35463

01/11/2017

ArchSD Contract No.: SS C503

Hsin Chong-Build King Joint Venture

Complainant (located at Choi Hung Estate) quoted excessive percussive piling noise was heard from contractor’s site.

Complaint was received concerning excessive piling noise generated from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 23rd November 2017.

According to the Environmental Team weekly site inspection, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 1st November 2017 by EPD was referred to the contractor on 23rd November 2017 regarding noise generated from construction site.

 

Investigation:

During Environmental Team weekly site inspection, the following measures had been identified:

1.           Sound proof canvas had been installed around the site boundary near Choi Hung Estate to mitigate noise generate from piling work.

2.           Contractor had reminded sub-contractor to strictly comply with Construction Noise Permit condition.

3.           Movable noise barrier had been installed on piling rig.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

17-36850

13/11/2017

ArchSD Contract No.: SS C503

Hsin Chong-Build King Joint Venture

Complainant (located at Kai Ching Estate) quoted excessive percussive piling noise was heard from contractor’s site.

Complaint was received concerning excessive piling noise generated from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 23rd November 2017.

According to the Environmental Team weekly site inspection, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 13th November 2017 by EPD was referred to the contractor on 23rd November 2017 regarding noise generated from construction site.

 

Investigation:

During Environmental Team weekly site inspection, the following measures had been identified:

3.           Sound proof canvas had been installed around the site boundary near Kai Ching Estate to mitigate noise generate from piling work.

4.           Contractor had reminded sub-contractor to strictly comply with Construction Noise Permit condition.

4.           Movable noise barrier had been installed on piling rig.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

17-36905

13/11/2017

ArchSD Contract No.: SD E516

Hop Lee Builders Co. Ltd.

Complainant quoted loud breaking noise was heard at 8:00am and caused serious impact to her family and neighborhood.

Complaint was received concerning breaking noise heard at 8:00am. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 15th November 2017.

According to the reply from ArchSD, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 13th November 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 15th November 2017 regarding noise heard at 8:00am.

 

Mitigation Measures:

According to the reply from ArchSD, the following mitigation measures had been implemented after receiving complaint:

1.           ArchSD had urged the contractor to install temporary noise barrier to mitigate noise generated.

2.           Noise generating works has been rescheduling after 9:00am, in order to reduce nuisance toward the neighbor.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

17-37003

17-37255

16/11/2017

ArchSD Contract: SS E517

Hanison Construction Company Limited

Complainant quoted dust emission was observed from the construction site and saw piling works was operating to 7:05pm on 15/11/2017.

Complaint was received concerning dust emission observed from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 23rd November 2017.

According to the reply from contractor via email, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 16th November 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 23rd November 2017 regarding dust emission from construction site.

 

Investigation Result:

According to the Contractor’s reply, percussive piling on 15th November 2017 was stopped before 6:45pm and compiled with Construction Noise Permit conditions. Contractor stated that the following measures had been implemented to mitigate dust emission:

1.           Excavation materials had been covered by impervious sheeting.

2.           Automatic water spraying system was installed.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

17-39960

11/12/2017

Poly Property Contract:

NKIL 6527

Paul Y. Builders Limited

Complainant quoted that workers were found and hammering noise was heard from Contractor’s construction site within 9:00am and 15:00pm of recent Sundays.

Complaint was received concerning noise heard from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 20th December 2017.

According to the reply from contractor via monthly performance survey, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 11h December 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 20th December 2017 regarding noise from construction site.

 

Investigation Result:

According to Contractor’s reply via monthly performance survey, after Contractor’s investigation. It was found out site cleaning works were carried out on Sundays (3 and 10 December 2017). After receiving the complaint Contractor had implemented the following measures to reduce noise from construction site:

1.           Noise reduction sheets were installed on temporary rubbish chute and site hoarding.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

Wheelock Properties Contract: NKIL 6541

Hip Hing Construction Company Limited

Complaint was received concerning noise heard from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 20th December 2017.

According to the reply from contractor via monthly performance survey, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 11h December 2017 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 20th December 2017 regarding noise from construction site.

 

Investigation Result:

During weekly site inspection on , Environmental Team had the following findings:

1.           Acoustic enclosure had be installed for generators near resident to reduce noise production.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

18-05351

26/02/2018

ArchSD Contract: SS C503

Hsin Chong – Build King Joint Venture

Complainant stated that piling noise was heard but no acoustic barriers were set up to reduce the noise nuisance

Complaint was received concerning piling noise heard from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 6th March 2018.

According to the weekly site inspection on 9th March 2018, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 26th February 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 6th March 2018 regarding piling noise from construction site.

 

Investigation Result:

During weekly site inspection on 9th March 2018, Environmental Team had the following findings:

According to the Contractor, piling machine was on standby mode for PDA tests and loading tests during 23rd February to 9th March 2018.

The weekly site inspection on 23rd February and 9th March 2018 conducted by the Environmental Team also proved that the piling machine was on standby mode.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

Century Base Development Limited Project Contract No.: NKIL 6567

New Concepts Foundation Ltd.

Complaint was received concerning piling noise heard from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 6th March 2018.

According to the reply from contractor to EPD via email, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 26th February 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 6th March 2018 regarding piling noise from construction site.

 

Investigation Result:

Contractor stated that several adjacent construction sites were carrying out percussive piling works at the same time.

 

Follow up Action:

Contractor stated that they would provide additional noise insulation material to pile driver.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

Century Basis Limited Project Contract No.: NKIL 6566

Kin Wing Foundations Ltd.

Complaint was received concerning piling noise heard from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 6th March 2018.

According to the reply from contractor via email, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 26th February 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 6th March 2018 regarding piling noise from construction site.

 

Investigation Result:

Contractor stated that there were no works carried out during the restricted hours at that period.

 

Follow up Action:

Contractor would provide noise barrier near the machine to lower sound level. And only machinery listed on the CNP would be used.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

HKCIM Project Contract No.: NKIL 6562

Tysan Foundation Geotechnical Ltd.

Complaint was received concerning piling noise heard from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 6th March 2018.

According to the weekly site inspection on 9th March 2018, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 26th February 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 6th March 2018 regarding piling noise from construction site.

 

Investigation Result:

During weekly site inspection on 9th March 2018, contract no. NKIL 6562 had been cleared. There were no personnel or equipment were on site. By reviewing photo taken during weekly site inspection on 23rd February 2018, there were no personnel or equipment on site either.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found not to be project related.

Closed

HKCIM Project Contract No.: NKIL 6563

Complaint was received concerning piling noise heard from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 6th March 2018.

According to the weekly site inspection on 9th March 2018, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 26th February 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 6th March 2018 regarding piling noise from construction site.

 

Investigation Result:

During weekly site inspection on 9th March 2018, there were no piling works undertaken in NKIL 6563. By reviewing photo taken during site inspection on 23rd February 2018, there were no personnel or equipment on site either.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

HKCIM Project Contract No.: NKIL 6564

Complaint was received concerning piling noise heard from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 6th March 2018.

According to the weekly site inspection on 9th March 2018, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 26th February 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 6th March 2018 regarding piling noise from construction site.

 

Investigation Result:

During weekly site inspection on 9th March 2018, there were no piling works undertaken in NKIL 6564. By reviewing photo taken during site inspection on 23rd February 2018, there were no personnel or equipment on site either.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

HKCIM Project Contract No.: NKIL 6565

Complaint was received concerning piling noise heard from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 6th March 2018.

According to the weekly site inspection on 9th March 2018, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 26th February 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 6th March 2018 regarding piling noise from construction site.

 

Investigation Result:

During weekly site inspection on 9th March 2018, contract no. NKIL 6565 had been cleared. And no personnel or equipment were on site. By reviewing photo taken during weekly site inspection on 23rd February 2018, there were no personnel or equipment on site either.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

18-7414

19/03/2018

Leader Bright Limited Project Contract No.: NKIL6557

Tysan Foundation Geotechnical Limited

Annoying high frequency machine noise was heard in the morning (7:00am~9:00am) from the site and woke many people up at nearby estate.

Complaint was received concerning noise heard from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 9th April 2018.

According to the Contractor’s reply to EPD via email on 26th April 2018, the detail of the complaint investigation is as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 19th March 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 9th April 2018 regarding noise from construction site.

Follow-up Action:

According to the Contractor’s reply to EPD the following measures were taken after receiving the complaint:

1.           Main Contractor had notified subcontractors Plant Department of their substandard issue;

2.           Construction plants had been forbidden to enter site from 7:00pm to 7:00am or public holiday;

3.           A temporary parking area had been created until the site gates are opened within the permitted working hours.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

18-8184

28/03/2018

Construction activity was spotted & noise was heard within restricted hour (7:00pm~12:00pm)

Complaint was received concerning noise heard from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 9th April 2018.

According to the Contractor’s reply to EPD via email on 26th April 2018, the detail of the complaint investigation is as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 28th March 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 9th April 2018 regarding noise from construction site.

 

Follow-up Action:

According to the Contractor’s reply to EPD the following measures were taken after receiving the complaint:

1.           After receiving complaint, the Contractor had carried out checking to the crane.

2.           Noise emission from the crane was checked following its maintenance, noise emission was found below limited level of 75dB.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

18-8874

04/04/2018

Visible dust emission was spotted inside the site.

Complaint was received concerning dust emission from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 9th April 2018.

According to the Contractor’s reply to EPD via email on 26th April 2018, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 4th April 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 9th April 2018 regarding dust emission from construction site.

 

Follow-up Action:

According to the Contractor’s reply to EPD the following measures were taken after receiving the complaint:

1.           The Contractor had increased the sprinkling of water to the ground and covering of all stockpiling of dusty materials to minimize dust emission.

2.           The Contractor pointed out that their dust suppression measure had included the area between their 2 sites.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

18-09657

12/04/2018

Leader Bright Limited Project Contract No.: NKIL6557

Tysan Foundation Geotechnical Limited

Complainant said construction work inside Contractor’s site was conducted at night and mid-night, complainant said annoying sharped noise was heard during Contractor’s construction work.

Complaint was received concerning noise heard from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 21st May 2018.

According to the site inspection on 25th May 2018, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 12th April 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 21st May 2018 regarding noise heard from construction site.

 

Follow-up Action:

According to the site inspection on 25th May 2018, the following measures were taken after receiving the complaint:

1.           After receiving complaint, the Contractor had carried out checking to the crane.

2.           Noise emission from the crane was checked following its maintenance, noise emission was found below limited level of 75dB.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

18-10944

23/04/2018

MTR project Contract No.: SCL 1109

Samsung – Hsin Chong Joint Venture

Complainant quoted loud noise was generated from several breakers operation started at 7:00am~8:00am and woke up the residents of Sky Tower every morning.

Complaint was received concerning noise generated from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 26th April 2018.

According to the Contractor’s investigation, the detail of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 23rd April 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 26th April 2018 regarding noised generated from construction site.

 

Follow-up Action:

According to the Contractor’s investigation the following measures were taken after receiving the complaint:

1.           The noisy work had been postponed in the planning as far as possible.

2.           Breaker’s tip had been covered with noise barrier mat to suppress noise impact.

3.           The results from weekly impact noise monitoring on 19th April 2018 and 25th April 2018 at monitoring stations in vicinity of Sung Wong Toi works area had been reviewed and no exceedance to the limit level was recorded.

4.           During weekly inspection conducted by Contractor on 23rd April 2018, no adverse comment or observation regarding construction noise in vicinity of Sung Wong Toi works area recorded from the Contractor’s inspection team.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

18-14107

24/05/2018

28/05/2018

KWH project Contract no.:

NKIL 6526

Grand Tech Construction Co. Ltd.

Complainant (lives at啟德一號) quoted high frequency vi-vi noise was generated from the construction site intermittently at around 7:00pm ~ 01:00am from 22.05.2018 to 26.05.2018.

Complaint was received concerning noise heard from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 29th May 2018.

According to the site inspection on 30th May 2018 and 8th June 2018, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 24th May 2018 and 28th May 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 29th May 2018 regarding noise heard from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to the site inspection on 30th May 2018 and 8th June 2018, the following measures were taken after receiving the complaint:

1.           After receiving complaint, Contractor had investigated the possible cause for the high frequency noise, Contractor suspected the source might be from fire alarm.

2.           Contractor had ordered sub-contractor responsible to fix the problem of the fire alarm at the end of each day.

3.           Contractor had stayed behind to ensure no similar noise nuisance was reoccurred.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

18-14685

28/05/2018

ArchSD project Contract no.:

SS E517

Hanison Construction Company Limited

Complainant (lives at Kai Ching Estate) quoted dust emission was observed from the construction site. Stockpiles were found uncovered and dust was blowing into his home on windy days.

Complaint was received concerning dust emission from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 31st May 2018.

According to the Contractor’s reply to EPD via email on 6th June 2018, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 28th May 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 31st May 2018 regarding dust emission from construction site.

 

Follow-up Action:

According to the Contractor’s reply to EPD, the following measures were taken after receiving the complaint:

1.           Contractor had covered stockpiles.

2.           Water spaying was applied during excavation.

3.           Water spraying facilities were deployed in dusty site areas.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

1813537

30/05/2018

CEDD Contract No.: KL/2014/03

China Road and Bridge Co.

Complainant quoted some large stockpiles (位於國際展貿中心西南方,啟福道與承昌道之間的地盤) were found uncovered and dust emission was observed during excavation.

Complaint was received concerning dust emission from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 8th June 2018.

According to the Contractor’s reply to EPD via email on 6th June 2018, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 30th May 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 8th June 2018 regarding dust emission from construction site.

 

Follow-up Action:

According to the Contractor’s reply to EPD, the following measures were taken after receiving the complaint:

  1. Stockpile area of the complaint area was covered up except working area.
  2. Contractor stated that the newly excavated material transferring to stockpile area was wet and unlikely to cause dust emission.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

18-16333

14/06/2018

Brighter Bridge project Contact No.: NKIL6557

Tysan Foundation Geotechnical Limited

Complainant said annoying high frequency machine noise was heard form site during the working hours.

Complaint was received concerning noise from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 20th June 2018.

According to the weekly site inspection on 22nd June 2018, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 14th June 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 20th June 2018 regarding noise from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to the weekly inspection on 22nd June 2018, ET had the following findings:

  1. High frequency noise mentioned in the complaint might be breaking noise during excavation.
  2. ET had urged the Contractor to fulfill the requirement of CNP conditions.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

18-14966

31/05/2018

Poly Property project Contract No.: NKIL6565

Paul Y. Foundation Limited

Complainant quoted visible dust emission was observed from the said site.

Complaint was received concerning dust emission from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 25th June 2018.

According to the Contractor’s reply to EPD on 3rd July 2018, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 31st May 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 25th June 2018 regarding dust emission from construction site.

 

Follow-up Action:

According to the Contractor’s reply to EPD on 3rd July 2018, the details of the complaint are as below:

  1. After receiving complaint, dust mitigation measures were provided. Piling rig was wrapped by retractable impervious tube and impervious sheeting.
  2. Dust monitoring at monitoring station was conducted every 6 days to verify the effectiveness of the dust control measures.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

18-16235

13/06/2018

Nan Fung Development project Contract No.: NKIL 6556

Gammon Constructions Ltd.

Complainant (located at T&I Tower) quoted annoying construction noise was heard from Contractor’s site (day-time).

Complaint was received concerning noise heard from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 25th June 2018.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 29th June 2018, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 13th June 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 25th June 2018 regarding noised heard from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 29th June 2018, the investigation results are as below:

1.           Noise mentioned in the complaint might be breaking noise during excavation.

2.           ET had urged the Contractor to fulfill the requirement of CNP conditions.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

18-17467

26/06/2018

HyD project Contract No.: HY/2014/07

Gammon Construction Limited

Complainant said some unpleasant smell coming from the sea was scented at around Grand Waterfront and Ma Tau Kok Ferry Pier. The complainant suspected the smell was coming from the construction work.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Complaint was received concerning odour from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 27th June 2018.

According to the Contractor’s reply to EPD on 10th July 2018, the details of the complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 26th June 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 27th June 2018 regarding odour from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to the Contractor’s reply to EPD on 10th July 2018, the investigation results are as below:

  1. The marine site investigation was completed and demobilized all barges on 7th June 2018. No marine works for this project had been carried out since 8th June 2018.
  2. Photo taken by the Contractor’s ET during weekly site inspection on 27th June 2018 confirmed that no marine work was observed near the Ma Tau Kok Ferry Pier and Grand Waterfront.

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

18-24639

06/09/2018

Leader Bright Limited Projects Contract No.: NKIL 6557

Tysan Foundation Geotechnical Limited

Complainant said annoying machine noise was heard from the site during the working hours.

Complaint was received concerning construction noise from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 12th September 2018.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 14th September 2018, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 6th September 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 12th September 2018 regarding noise heard from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 14th September 2018, the investigation results are as below:

1.           Noise mentioned in the complaint might cause by machine near resident.

2.           After receiving the complaint Contractor had erected sound proof canvas along the machine.

3.            ET had urged the Contractor to fulfill the requirement of CNP conditions.

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

18-26572

01/10/2018

Nan Fung Development Projects Contract No. NKIL 6556

Gammon Construction Ltd.

Complainant said some construction noise was heard from the construction site next to One Kai Tak (II) on 29 September 2018 around 07:33p.m.

Complaint was received concerning construction noise from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 9th October 2018.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 12th October 2018, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 1st October 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 9th October 2018 regarding noise heard from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 12th October 2018, the investigation results are as below:

1.           Noise mentioned in the complaint might be caused by machine near resident.

2.           ET had urged the Contractor to fulfill the requirement of CNP conditions.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

18-27414

09/10/2018

Leader Bright Limited Projects Contract NKIL 6557

Tysan Foundation Geotechnical Limited

Complainant said construction work inside Contractor’s site was conducting at night on 06 October 2018 and 10 October 2018.

Complaint was received concerning construction noise from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 2nd November 2018.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 9th November 2018, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 9th October 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 2nd November 2018 regarding noise heard from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 12th October 2018, the investigation results are as below:

1.           Noise mentioned in the complaint might cause by generator in Site A.

2.           Contractor had replaced generator with other model.

3.           ET had urged the Contractor to fulfill the requirement of CNP conditions.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

18-28739

22/10//2018

Nan Fung Development Projects Contract No. NKIL 6556

Gammon Construction Ltd.

Complainant said some percussive piling noise was heard from the site near Trade and Industrial Tower.

Complaint was received concerning construction noise from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 5th November 2018.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 9th November 2018, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 22nd October 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 5th November 2018 regarding noise heard from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 23rd November 2018, the investigation results are as below:

1.           Noise mentioned in the complaint might cause by machine near Trade and Industrial Tower.

2.           Contractor had erected sound proof canvas around site.

3.           ET had urged the Contractor to fulfill the requirement of CNP conditions.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

18-28740

22/10/2018

Century Base Development Limited Projects Contract NKIL 6567

New Concepts Foundation Limited

Complainant said some spot light was directly facing his/her flat.

Complaint was received concerning lighting nuisance from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 5th November 2018.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 9th November 2018, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 22nd October 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 5th November 2018 regarding lighting nuisance from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 12th October 2018, the investigation results are as below:

1.           Contractor had repositioned all possible lighting away from nearby residents.

2.           ET had reminded Contractor to turn off all unnecessary lighting during non-working hour.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

18-28740

22/10/2018

DSD Contract DC/2011/04

Leader-Sunnie Joint Venture

Complainant said some spot light was directly facing to his/her flat.

Complaint was received concerning lighting nuisance from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 5th November 2018.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 9th November 2018, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 22nd October 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 5th November 2018 regarding lighting nuisance from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 12th October 2018, the investigation results are as below:

1.           Contractor had repositioned all possible lighting away from nearby residents.

2.           ET had reminded Contractor to turn off all unnecessary lighting during non-working hour.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

18-29410

28/10/2018

Poly Property Projects Contract NKIL 6527

Paul Y. Builders Limited

Complainant quoted that some hissing noise was heard from the site at 23:00hrs to 00:00hrs

Complaint was received concerning noise heard from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 5th November 2018.

According to the Contractor’s reply by email on 10th November 2018, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 28th October 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 5th November 2018 regarding noise heard from construction site.

 

Investigation Result:

According to the Contractor’s reply on 10th November 2018, the investigation results are as below

1.           Contractor claimed no works were carried out in the mentioned time;

2.           ET had urged the Contractor to fulfill the requirement of CNP conditions.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

18-31051

12/11/2018

Nan Fung Development Projects Contract No. NKIL 6556

Gammon Construction Ltd.

Complainant said piling noise from the construction site.

Complaint was received concerning construction noise from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 13th November 2018.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 16th November 2018, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 12th November 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 13th November 2018 regarding noise heard from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 16th November 2018, the investigation results are as below:

1.           Contractor had erected sound proof canvas around site.

2.           ET had urged the Contractor to fulfill the requirement of CNP conditions.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

18-31699

16/11/2018

CEDD Contract KL/2012/03

Kwan On Construction Company Limited

Daytime breaking noise suspected from demolition of Kowloon East Dry Weather Flow interceptor Pumping Station.

Complaint was received concerning construction noise from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 22nd November 2018.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 23rd November 2018, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 16th November 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 22nd November 2018 regarding noise heard from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 12th October 2018, the investigation results are as below:

1.           Contractor had cleared out all machines from the mentioned site to prevent further nuisance.

2.           ET had urged the Contractor to fulfill the requirement of CNP conditions.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

18-32159

20/11/2018

K&K Property Projects Contract No. NKIL 6525

Hien Lee Engineering Company Limited

Complainant said dust from construction work annoying him/her.

Complaint was received concerning construction dust from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 31st December 2018.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 4th January 2019, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 20th December 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 31st December 2018 regarding dust emitting from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 4th January 2019, the investigation results are as below:

1.           Contractor had urged subcontractors to implement dust mitigation measure to minimize dust nuisance toward neighboring area.

2.           ET had urged the Contractor to fulfill the requirement of CNP conditions.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

18-32427

22/11/2018

K&K Property Projects Contract No. NKIL 6525

Hien Lee Engineering Company Limited

Complainant said noise from construction work in the morning annoying him/her.

He/she said that the noise is likely the alarm noise.

Complaint was received concerning noise from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 31st December 2018.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 4th January 2019, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 22nd December 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 31st December 2018 regarding noise heard from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 4th January 2019, the investigation results are as below:

1.           Contractor stated no works were carried out at the complaint’s captioned time.

2.           ET had urged the Contractor to fulfill the requirement of CNP conditions.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

18-35869

24/12/2018

ArchSD Contract No. SS E517

Hanison Construction Company Limited

Complainant said noise from transportation of wooden boards and hammering was emitted from

the site between 13:00 and 15:00 hrs. on 23 December 2018 (Sunday)

Complaint was received concerning construction noise from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 31st December 2018.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 4th January 2019, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 24th December 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 31st December 2018 regarding noise heard from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 4th January 2019, the investigation results are as below:

1.           Contractor had erected sound proof canvas along construction area.

2.           ET had urged the Contractor to fulfill the requirement of CNP conditions.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

18-32804

26/11/2018

ArchSD Contract No. SS E517

Hanison Construction Company Limited

Complainant said noise from broadcasting was emitted from the site.

Complaint was received concerning noise from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 6th December 2018.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 7th December 2018, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 26th November 2018 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 6th December 2018 regarding noise heard from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 7th December 2018, the investigation results are as below:

1.           Contractor had erected sound proof canvas along construction area.

2.           Contractor had reduced broadcasting volume.

3.           ET had urged the Contractor to fulfill the requirement of CNP conditions.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

19-1016

10/01/2019

Century Base Development Limited Projects Contract No. NKIL 6567

New Concepts Foundation Limited

Complainants said noise from construction work was emitted from the site before 07:00 hrs, in the evening till midnight and on Sunday morning.

Complaint was received concerning construction noise from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 18th January 2019.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 25th January 2019, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 10th January 2019 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 18th January 2019 regarding noise heard from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 25th January 2019, the investigation results are as below:

1.           Contractor claimed that no construction work was carried out during complaint’s mention time.

2.           ET had urged the Contractor to fulfill the requirement of CNP conditions.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

19-1241

11/01/2019

Century Base Development Limited Projects Contract No. NKIL 6567

New Concepts Foundation Limited

Complainants said noise from construction work was emitted from the site before 07:00 hrs, in the evening till midnight and on Sunday morning.

Complaint was received concerning construction noise from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 18th January 2019.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 25th January 2019, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 11th January 2019 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 18th January 2019 regarding noise heard from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 25th January 2019, the investigation results are as below:

1.           Contractor claimed that no construction work was carried out during complaint’s mention time.

2.           ET had urged the Contractor to fulfill the requirement of CNP conditions.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

19-1723

16/01/2019

Leader Bright Limited Projects Contract No. NKIL 6557

Tysan Foundation Geotechnical Limited

Complainant said drilling noise and dust from construction site in early hours and nighttime.

Complaint was received concerning construction noise from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 24th January 2019.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 25th January 2019, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 16th January 2019 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 24th January 2019 regarding noise heard from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 25th January 2019, the investigation results are as below:

1.           Contractor claimed that no construction work was carried out during complaint’s mention time.

2.           ET had urged the Contractor to fulfill the requirement of CNP conditions.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

19-2809

24/01/2019

ArchSD Contract No. SS C503

Hsin Chong – Build King Joint Venture

Complainant said noise and light pollution was caused when concreting work was being carried out on 16/1/2019 (20:22 hrs.) and 23/1/2019 (20:53 hrs.).

Complaint was received concerning light pollution and construction noise from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 28th January 2019.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 1st February 2019, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 24th January 2019 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 28th January 2019 regarding noise heard from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 1st February 2019, the investigation results are as below:

1.           Contractor had erected sound proof canvas along construction area.

2.           Light source within construction site had been turn away from residential area.

3.           ET had urged the Contractor to fulfill the requirement of CNP conditions.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

19-2469

22/01/2019

CEDD Contract KL/2014/03

China Road and Bridge Corporation

Complainant said vehicles were not cleansing before leaving the site and then dust was caused.

Complaint was received concerning dust from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 12th February 2019.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 15th February 2019, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 22nd January 2019 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 12th February 2019 regarding dust from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 15th February 2019, the investigation results are as below:

1.           ET had urged the Contractor to wash vehicles before leaving site.

2.           Wheel washing facilities are installed in site entrance.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

19-2469

22/01/2019

Hospital Authority contract no. 8110059224

Vibro (H.K.) Limited

Complainant said vehicles were not cleansing before leaving the site and then dust was caused.

Complaint was received concerning dust from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 12th February 2019.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 15th February 2019, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 22nd January 2019 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 12th February 2019 regarding dust from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 15th February 2019, the investigation results are as below:

1.           ET had urged the Contractor to wash vehicles before leaving site.

2.           Wheel washing facilities are installed in site entrance.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

19-4797

18/02/2019

K&K Property Projects contract no. NKIL 6525

Hien Lee Engineering Company Limited

Complainant said noise from machine and debris handling was emitted from the site at night and in the early morning.

Complaint was received concerning noise heard from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 27th February 2019.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 1st March 2019, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 18nd February 2019 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 27th February 2019 regarding noise heard from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 1st March 2019, the investigation results are as below:

1.           Contractor claimed no construction was carried out in the captioned time.

2.           ET had urged the Contractor to fulfill the requirement of CNP conditions.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

19-5113

19/02/2019

ArchSD projects contract no.

 SS F505

Hip Hing Construction Co.Ltd.

Complainant said diesel smell was emitted from the subject site.

Complaint was received concerning odour from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 26th February 2019.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 1st March 2019, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 18nd February 2019 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 27th February 2019 regarding noise heard from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 1st March 2019, the investigation results are as below:

1.           Diesel smell may had caused by

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

19-6056

28/02/2019

ArchSD projects contract no.

SS E517

Hanison Construction Company Limited

Complainant said noise from hammering was emitted from the site between 08:00 and 16:00 hrs. on 10/2/2019, 17/2/2019 and 24/2/2019 (Sundays).

Complaint was received concerning noise heard from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 8th March 2019.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 15th March 2019, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 28nd February 2019 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 8th March 2019 regarding noise heard from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 15th March 2019, the investigation results are as below:

1.           Construction undertaken in the mentioned time was covered by CNP (Construction Noise Permit).

2.           ET had urged Contractor to fulfill the conditions of CNP.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

19-7449 &

19-7732

14/03/2019 &

18/03/2019

HyD projects contract no. HY/2014/07

Gammon Construction Limited

Complaint of muddy water plume caused by marine works of Central Kowloon Route – Kai Tak West, Kowloon

Complaint was received concerning water plume from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 19th March 2019.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 22nd March 2019, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 14th and 18th March 2019 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 19th March 2019 regarding water plume from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 22nd March 2019, the investigation results are as below:

1.           No water plumes were observed during site inspection.

2.            ET had urged Contractor to fulfill relevant regulations.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

19-6379

04/03/2019

Wheelock Properties projects contract no.

NKIL 6541

Hip Hing Construction Company Limited

Complainant said alarm noise when elevated working platform was in operation on Sundays.

Complaint was received concerning noise from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 20th March 2019.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 22nd March 2019, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 4th March 2019 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 20th March 2019 regarding noise heard from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 22nd March 2019, the investigation results are as below:

1.           Contractor claimed all platforms are allowed to operate on Sundays under conditions of CNP (Construction Noise Permit)

2.           ET had urged Contractor to minimize noise generated from work site.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

19-6568

05/03/2019

K&K Property projects contract no. NKIL 6525

Hien Lee Engineering Company Limited

Complainant said construction noise was emitted from the site at night and in the early morning.

Complaint was received concerning noise from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 22nd March 2019.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 29th March 2019, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 5th March 2019 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 22nd March 2019 regarding noise heard from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 29th March 2019, the investigation results are as below:

1.           Contractor claimed no constructions were taken in the mentioned time.

2.            ET had urged Contractor to fulfill the conditions of CNP.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

19-8199

21/03/2019

Century Basis Limited projects contract no.

NKIL 6566

Kin Wing Foundations Limited

Complainant said concreting work was being carried out in the evening 18/3/2019.

Complaint was received concerning noise from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 27th March 2019.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 29th March 2019, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 21st March 2019 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 27th March 2019 regarding noise heard from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 29th March 2019, the investigation results are as below:

1.           Contractor claimed no works were carried out in the mentioned time.

2.           ET had urged Contractor to fulfill condition of CNP (Construction Noise Permit).

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

19-8560

25/03/2019

Leader Bright Limited projects contract no.

NKIL 6557

Tysan Foundation Geotechnical Limited

Complainant said construction work was being carried out not in accordance with the CNP conditions.

Complaint was received concerning noise from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 27th March 2019.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 29th March 2019, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 25th March 2019 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 27th March 2019 regarding noise heard from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 29th March 2019, the investigation results are as below:

1.           During site inspection ET had no adverse finding in work site.

2.           ET had urged Contractor to fulfill conditions of CNP (Construction Noise Permit).

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

19-8130

21/03/2019

Poly Property Projects contract no. NKIL 6565

Paul Y. Foundation Limited

Complainant said dust was bringing out onto the road when vehicles were leaving the subject site.

Complaint was received concerning dust from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 8th April 2019.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 12th April 2019, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 21st March 2019 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 8th April 2019 regarding dust from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 12th April 2019, the investigation results are as below:

1.           During site inspection ET had urged Contractor to ensure all vehicles are properly washed before leaving site.

2.           During site inspection no dust were observed outside the captioned site.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

19-8137

21/03/2019

Kai Tak Sports Park

Hip Hing Construction Co. Ltd.

Complainant said dust was bringing out onto the road when vehicles were leaving the subject site.

Complaint was received concerning dust from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 8th April 2019.

According to Contractor’s investigation report, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 21st March 2019 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 8th April 2019 regarding dust from construction site.

 

Follow-up actions:

According to Contractor’s investigation report, the following action were taken after upon receiving the complaint:

1.           Water spraying has been provided at site entrance..

2.           Drainage channel has been implemented at the entrance to collect site runoff.

3.           Wheel washing facilities has been setup.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

19-10732

11/04/2019

Kai Tak Sports Park

Hip Hing Construction Co. Ltd.

Complainant said excessive dust was caused at the construction site of Kai Tak Sports Park (Southern Part) because of insufficient dust suppression measures.

Complaint was received concerning dust from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 16th April 2019.

According to Contractor’s investigation report, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 11th April 2019 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 16th April 2019 regarding dust from construction site.

 

Follow-up actions:

According to Contractor’s investigation report, the following action were taken after upon receiving the complaint:

1.           Water spraying has been provided at site entrance..

2.           Wheel washing facilities has been setup.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Clsoed

19-13963 &

19-13717

16/05/2019

CEDD project Contract no. KL/2015/03

Build King – Richwell Engineering Joint Venture

Complainant said the stockpile of the dusty material was higher than the hoarding of the site and stockpile of dusty material was uncovered.

Complaint was received concerning dust from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 28th May 2019.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 31st May 2019, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 16th May 2019 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 28th May 2019 regarding dust from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 12th May 2019, the investigation results are as below:

1.           During site inspection ET had spotted some uncovered stockpile, Contractor stated stockpile were in use and only working area are exposed.

2.           During site inspection no stockpile higher than hoarding was observed.

3.           ET had urged Contractor to implement necessary dust mitigation measure to avoid dust nuisance.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

19-14523

21/05/2019

ArchSD project Contract no.

SS E517

Hanison Construction Company Limited

Complainant said some strong lightings were directly illuminated the surrounded buildings at Kai Ching Estate.

Complaint was received concerning lightings from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 23rd May 2019.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 24th May 2019, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 21st May 2019 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 23rd May 2019 regarding lighting from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 24th May 2019, the investigation results are as below:

1.           No lightings were found directly pointing outward.

2.           ET had urged Contractor to turn off all unnecessary lightings to avoid causing nuisance to nearby residents.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

19-18389

02/07/2019

ArchSD Project Contract No.

SS F513

JL-WS Joint Venture

Complainant said dust was arising from vehicles arriving, entering and leaving the site.

Complaint was received concerning dust arising from construction site. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 25th July 2019.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 26th July 2019, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 2nd July 2019 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 25th July 2019 regarding dust arising from construction site.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 26th July 2019, the investigation results are as below:

1.           Wheel washing facilities was found on site.

2.           ET had urged Contractor to strictly maintain dust mitigation measure on site. And all vehicles must be washed before leaving site area.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed

19-20635

23/07/2019

HyD Project Contract No. HY/2014/07

Gammon Construction Limited

Complaint of muddy water plume caused by marine works of Central Kowloon Route – Kai Tak West, Kowloon

Complaint was received concerning muddy water plume from construction work. The case was referred to the Contractor by EPD via email on 25th July 2019.

According to the ET’s weekly site inspection on 26th July 2019, the details of complaint investigation are as below:

 

Background:

A complaint received on 23rd July 2019 by EPD was referred to the Contractor on 25th July 2019 regarding muddy water plume from construction work.

 

Investigation Results:

According to ET’s weekly site inspection on 26th July 2019, the investigation results are as below:

1.           No water plume was identified during site inspection.

2.           ET had urged Contractor to fulfill the relevant environmental legislation and take necessary measures to reduce the nuisance.

 

No further comment on the investigation results above was received from EPD.

 

The complaint case was found to be project related.

Closed