Contract No. KLN/2013/16
Environmental Monitoring Works for Kai Tak
Development
Appendix L – Summary of environmental
complaint, warning, summon and notification of successful prosecution
Reporting Month: March 2015
Contract
No. KLN/2013/16
|
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) |
|
CV/2013/02 |
No |
No |
No |
|
KL/2010/02 |
No |
No |
No |
|
KL/2010/03 |
No |
No |
No |
|
KL/2011/01 |
Yes |
No |
No |
|
KL/2012/02 |
Yes |
No |
No |
|
KL/2012/03 |
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/2010/03 |
No |
No |
No |
|
DC/2011/04 |
No |
No |
No |
WSD project
|
Contract
No. |
Record
of Complaint (Yes/No) |
Record
of Warning (Yes/No) |
Notification
of Summons and Successful Prosecutions
(Yes/No) |
|
3/WSD/08 |
No |
No |
No |
|
6/WSD/08 |
No |
No |
No |
|
7/WSD/08 |
No |
No |
No |
|
8/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 A501 |
No |
No |
No |
|
SS B507 |
No |
No |
No |
|
SS
W304 |
Yes |
No |
No |
|
TC Y305 |
No |
No |
No |
CLP projects
|
Contract
No. |
Record
of Complaint (Yes/No) |
Record
of Warning (Yes/No) |
Notification
of Summons and Successful Prosecutions (Yes/No) |
|
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal
Cable Tunnel |
No |
No |
No |
|
CLPP (132kV cable
installation) |
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 |
Yes |
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 |
Yes |
No |
No |
|
1108 |
Yes |
No |
No |
|
1108A |
Yes |
No |
No |
|
1109 |
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) |
|
|
20140264 |
No |
No |
No |
|
URA
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. 6515 |
Yes |
No |
No |
|
COHL
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. 6516 & 6517 |
No |
No |
No |
|
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/2013/16 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
Works Contract
within KTD |
15 |
0 |
1 |
|
TGLA / STT |
1 |
0 |
0 |
Complaint Log
|
EPD Complaint Ref No. |
Date of Complaint |
Contract Involved |
Contractor |
Complaint Details |
Investigation / |
Status |
|
14-29958 |
1/12/2014 |
MTR Contract No.
1107 |
CW-SELI JV |
Complainant
said some abnormal machine noise was heard from the said construction site at
night. |
A
complaint regarding noise emitted from submersible pump during restricted
hours was referred by EPD on 15 Jan 15 (complaint case ref. no.:14-29958). Investigation
was conducted by the Contract ET. In spite operation of submersible pump was
covered by valid CNP, CSJV agreed to remove the concerned submersible pump to
avoid nuisance to the nearby residents. The complaint case was found to be
project-related. |
Closed |
|
14-31154 |
15/12/2014 |
Complainant
said abnormal noise was heard from the said construction site and she said
dust emission was observed. |
Investigation
was conducted by the Contract ET. Findings from the investigation showed the
alarm noise was suspected to be produced from the drop bar of the site
ingress. Therefore CSJV agreed to omit the alarm system to minimize noise
nuisance to the nearby residents. For
the dust issue although there was no exceedance from impact air quality monitoring
at the nearest monitoring station but still CSJV was reminded to maintain
good site practice for dust suppression (i.e.: water spraying, covering to
earthy stockpile, vehicle washing, etc.) The complaint case was found to be
project-related. |
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|
14-30598 |
8/12/2014 |
MTR
Contract No. 1108 |
Kaden-CW
JV |
Complainant said the dust emission was observed
during loading and unloading the cement. |
Complaint
cases referred to the Contractor. Investigation was conducted by the Contract
ET and the findings shown that insufficient wheel washing was provided at
Gate 1 during peak hours. The
following mitigation measures were implemented by the Contractor. -
Site hoarding was erected along the site
boundary adjacent to Concorde Road; -
The main haul road leading to the site
exit at Concorde Road was paved with concrete; -
Wheel washing bay and high pressure water
jets were provided at Gate 1 for washing off the soil and dirt from the
vehicles and wheels before leaving the site; -
The wastewater in the bay was collected by
suction truck; -
Water truck was assigned for cleaning and
wetting the haul road; -
General worker was assigned for cleaning
the dirt near the site exit at Concorde road; -
The load of dump trucks was covered with
tarpaulin before leaving the site The
complaint case was found to be project-related. |
Closed |
|
14-31762 |
22/12/2014 |
Complainant said the dust emission was observed
near Concorde Road due to not sufficient water spraying activities inside the
site. The dump truck leaving the site was not clean enough. |
|
14-31933 |
23/12/2014 |
MTR Contract No. 1109 |
Samsung-Hsin Chong JV |
Complainant said the hoarding of the construction
site was not found/ below standard. Dust emission and noise nuisance was
found at the nearby area. |
Complaint cases referred to the Contractor.
Investigation was conducted by the Contract ET and site hoarding of not less
than 2.4 m tall was observed provided at site boundary of the site during
site inspection on 29 December 2014. The impact noise and dust data recorded
adjacent to Sung Wong Toi works area on 24 and 30 December 2014 have been
reviewed and no action/limit level was triggered. The complaint case was
found to be non-project-related. |
Closed |
|
14-32138 |
29/12/2014 |
Complaint about the dust emission from the nearby
construction site and enquiry about the concrete batching plant inside Kai
Tak Area. |
Complaint cases referred to the Contractor.
Investigation was conducted by the Contract ET at the construction site
(including the concrete batching plant) on 29 December 2014. No adverse
observation on dust aspect was recorded. The impact noise and dust data recorded adjacent
to Sung Wong Toi works area on 24 and 30 December 2014 have been reviewed and
no action/limit level was triggered. The complaint case was found to be
non-project-related. |
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|
14-31762 |
8/12/2014 |
CEDD
Contract No. KL/2012/02 |
Kaden
Construction Limited |
Complainant said the dust emission was observed
near Concorde Road due to not sufficient water spraying activities inside the
site. The dump truck leaving the site was not clean enough. |
Complaint case referred to the Contractor. The
source of construction dust was found coming from the vehicles leaving Gate 1
(Managed by MTRC 1108 construction site). Follow up actions referred to MTRC
Contract 1108. The complaint case was found to be project-related. |
Closed |
|
14-30597 |
22/12/2014 |
Complainant said the soil/ muddy water was found
around the Concorde Road. |
Complaint case referred to the Contractor. The
source of the mud was found coming from the vehicles leaving Gate 1 (Managed
by MTRC 1108 construction site). Follow up actions referred to MTRC Contract
1108. The complaint case was found to be
project-related. |
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|
14-31547 |
18/12/2014 |
Site 1I1 was handed over from CEDD Contract No.
KL/2010/03 to DLO on 9 December 2013 and therefore the captioned case is not
related to CEDD Contract No. KL/2010/03. |
AP
and the developer |
Playing the R/C vehicles inside the Site 1I1
construction site generate noise. |
According to the investigation by the Engineering
team, some general public had gained access to Site 1I1 through the man gate
located at Muk On Street (public road) and played remote control cars at Site
1I1. As the Site 1I1 has been handed over from CEDD Contract No. KL/2010/03
to DLO on 9 December 2013 and therefore the captioned case is not related to
CEDD Contract No. KL/2010/03. CEDD has been referred this case to the AP and
the developer for follow-up. The complaint case was found to be non-project
related. |
Closed |
|
14-30297 |
3/12/2014 |
STT
No. KX2575 |
Gee Lee
Transportation Co |
Complaint of construction activity after 7:00pm
during weekdays and morning on Sunday. |
The noise source in concern was from the
warehouse / car park in Kai Tak (KX2575). The premise owner clarified that no
construction activities were conducted after 7:00pm during weekdays and on
Sunday. Advice was given to the said premises. The complaint case was found
to be non-project-related. |
Closed |
|
15-00506 |
7/1/2015 |
MTR
Contract No. 1108 |
Kaden-CW
JV |
Complainant alleged that sand and mud were
brought to the road surface by the construction vehicles left from gate 1 of
the construction sites. |
Complaint case referred to the Contractor.
Investigation was conducted by the Contract ET and the findings shown that
insufficient wheel washing was provided at Gate 1 during peak hours. The following mitigation measures were
implemented by the Contractor. -
The time for wheel washing was extended
for more thorough cleaning; -
Staffs were further instructed to ensure
all vehicles were thoroughly cleaned and the load of dump trucks were
properly covered before leaving the site; -
A penalty mechanism was adapted to prevent
unwashed dump trucks leaving the site; -
Improvement work for the wheel washing bay
at Gate 1 was carried out. The complaint
case was found to be project-related. |
Closed |
|
15-01573 |
20/1/2015 |
Complainant alleged that sand and mud were
brought to the road surface by the construction vehicles left from gate 1 of
the construction sites. |
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|
15-04114 |
16/2/2015 |
HKHA
Contract No. 20140264 |
Tysan
Foundation Limited |
Complainant alleged that loud percussive piling
noise from the construction site affecting his daily life. |
The complaint was referred to the Contractor. The
Contractor clarified that all piling works were conducted within the time
periods stated in the CNP. Noise barriers were erected along the site
boundary and membranes were provided to driving hammers to mitigate the noise
impact. No breach of CNP conditions was identified. Regular noise monitoring will be carried out around
the site during construction period (12:00-14:00 & 15:30-18:30) to
monitor the noise nuisance from construction works and ensure compliance with
CNP conditions. The complaint case was found to be
project-related. |
Closed |
|
15-04622 |
26/2/2015 |
CEDD
Contract No. KL/2011/01 |
Chit
Cheung Construction Co Ltd |
Complainant alleged that the noise from the
construction site affecting his/her daily life. Complainant also alleged that dust emission from
the construction site affecting his/her daily life. |
The complaint case was referred to the Contractor.
The Contractor has been replied the complaint to EPD on 12 March 2015.
According to the Contractor’s investigation, the percussive works had been
finished in late January 2015 and there was no percussive piling works in
February 2015. Regarding to the said
percussive piling works, the Contractor has obtained the CNP (PP-RE0074-14)
for percussive piling works from 20 December 2014 to 15 June 2015. Regarding to the dust issue, the two stockpiles
were well covered by dust screen and provided with automatic water sprinklers
system, which can mitigate any dust emission nuisance in the vicinity. The complaint case was found to be
project-related. |
Closed |
|
ASD
Contract No. |
Dragages
HK Ltd |
The
complaint case was referred to the Contractor. Investigation was conducted by
the Contractor. According to
investigation results, 95% of the construction activities have been E&M
services installation and interior renovations since February 2015, which are
confined inside the building. They have been fully enclosed by curtain walls
of the building tower. No dust and noise nuisance to the public was expected
to be resulted from these activities. The
complaint case was found to be project-related. |
Closed |
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|
MTR
Contract No. 1107 |
CW-SELI
JV |
Complaint
cases referred to the Contractor. Investigation was conducted by the Contract
ET. According to investigation results, no major dusty works were conducted
on the complaint date and proper mitigation measures were implemented. The construction
work under Contract no. 1107 complied with CNP conditions (Permit No.:
GW-RE1496-14; GW-RE0085-15; GE-RE0158-15). Regular
air quality monitoring was conducted in February 2015. No Limit Level exceedance
for the air quality and noise monitoring result was recorded in February
2015. The
complaint case was found to be project-related. |
Closed |
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|
MTR Contract
No. 1108 |
Kaden-CW
JV |
The
complaint case was referred to the Contractor. Investigation was carried out
by the Contract ET. No major noise source was identified. Cement mixing was
identified as the major dust source. Proper
dust mitigation measures for cement mixing and exposed stockpiles were
implemented. The Contractor was reminded to keep up the mitigation measures. The
complaint case was found to be project-related. |
Closed |
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|
CEDD
Contract No. KL/2012/02 |
CW-SELI
JV |
Complaint
case referred to the Contractor.
Investigation was conducted by the Contract ET. According to
investigation results, major
construction activities conducted in late February 2015 include: -
Road and drainage work in San Po Kong; -
Road surfacing at Concorde Road; -
Soft landscaping works in Kai Tak Area;
and -
Excavation at Prince Edward Road East VT1. Construction noise
and dust emission
from the above
construction activities was expected to be minimal with implemented
air quality and noise mitigation measures. Air
quality and noise monitoring was conducted at nearby ASRs and NSRs as stipulated in the EM&A manual during
February 2015. No exceedance of Action/Limit Level for the air quality and no
Limit Level exceedance for noise monitoring result was recorded in February
2015. The
complaint case was found to be project-related. |
Closed |
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|
EMSD
Contract No. 1020EM12A |
Wo
Hing Construction Co Ltd |
Complaint
cases referred to the Contractor.
Investigation conducted by the Contractor. Construction works under
Contract no. 1020EM12A in the complaint period was reviewed and no major
dusty works were identified. Major
noise source was identified as generators and crane lorries which would not
affect daily life of residents nearby. The
complaint case was found to be project-related. |
Closed |
|
15-05127 |
3/3/2015 |
MTR
Contract No. 1108A |
Concentric
- Hong Kong River JV |
Complainant quoted that noise generated from the
construction work at the barge point affecting his/her health. |
Complaint
case referred to the Contractor. Investigation was conducted by the Contract
ET. Investigation results shown that no
major construction works under Contract 1108A was conducted during the
complaint date except normal operation of barge facilities. The barging
operation complied with CNP conditions (Permit No.: GW-RE1017-14) and no
construction activity was carried out within the site area after 11:00 pm
since the commencement of the project.
The
environmental conditions of the site and effectiveness of the implementation
of mitigation measures will be continuously reviewed and monitored by the
Resident Site Staff and the Contract ET. The
complaint case was found to be project-related. |
Closed |
|
15-06697 |
22/3/2015 |
URA
Contract No. NKIL6515 |
Bordon
Construction Co Ltd |
Complainant alleged that there had some noise
from the construction sites affecting his/her daily life on Sunday. |
Complaint
case referred to the Contractor. Investigation was conducted by the
Contractor. The results showed that no PME and prescribed construction
activities were conducted on the date of complaint. Sub-contractors are
required to apply for working permit if they have to work during restricted
hours. Foremen and safety practitioners have site inspection and take records
every 2 hours to monitor the noise condition on general holidays. Weekly
noise control records were checked and no non-compliances were recorded. The
complaint case was found to be non-project-related. |
Closed |