8.
CONCLUSION
AND RECOMMENDATION
8.1
Conclusions
8.1.1
No Action and Limit
Level exceedance was recorded for air quality monitoring and construction noise
monitoring in the reporting period.
8.1.2
No Action and Limit
Level exceedance was recorded for water quality in the reporting period.
8.1.3
No
Action / Limit exceedance was recorded for noise levels at stations (NMS1 and
NMS2) in close proximity to the active ardeid night
roosts in the monitoring period.
8.1.4
A total
of five (5) Action Level and two (2) Limit Level exceedances were recorded for
the ecological monitoring of birds during the reporting period. However, these
exceedances were not project-related.
8.1.5
13 environmental
site inspections and 13 landscape and visual site audits were carried out in the
reporting period. Recommendations on mitigation measures were given to the Contractor for
remediating the deficiencies identified during the site inspections.
8.1.6
No environmental
complaints, notification of summons and successful prosecutions were recorded in
the reporting period.
8.1.7
The EM&A
methodology has been effective in monitoring the environmental impacts of the
Project and the effectiveness of the mitigation measures. The data collected
were useful in determining whether the Project had caused unacceptable impacts
on the sensitive receivers. Analysis of all EM&A data collected throughout
the baseline and the impact monitoring periods demonstrated the environmental
acceptability of the Project.
8.2
Comment and Recommendations
8.2.1
The recommended
environmental mitigation measures, as proposed in the EIA report and EM&A
Manual shall be effectively implemented to minimize the potential environmental
impacts from the Project. The EM&A programme would effectively monitor the
environmental impacts generated from the construction activities and ensure the
proper implementation of mitigation measures.
8.2.2
According to the
environmental site inspections performed in the reporting period, the following
recommendations were provided:
Air Quality Impact
·
The Contractor is recommended to increase watering for dust suppression
at haul roads.
·
Fugitive dust is observed at TTS area. Provide mitigation measure e.g. increase water spraying for dust suppression at TTS
area.
·
The Contractor is reminded to increase watering for dust suppression at
TTS area.
Construction Noise Impact
·
The Contractor is reminded to maintain and reinstate the silentup at the northern site boundary.
Water Quality Impact
·
The Contractor is recommended to provide mitigation measures to prevent
silty runoff getting into the storm drain in STB and TTS Areas.
Chemical Waste and Construction Waste Management
·
The Contractor is reminded to provide drip tray for the oil drum to prevent
spillage.
·
The Contractor is reminded to provide drip tray for the chemical containers.
·
The Contractor is reminded to clear the oil stain on ground under the compressor
and treat it as chemical waste for disposal.
Land Contamination
·
No specific observation was identified in the reporting period.
Ecological Impact
·
The Contractor is recommended to maintain and reinstate the bird
curtains at the eastern and northern site boundary.
Landscape and Visual Impact
·
Remove stockpile (uPVC pipes) inside Tree Protection Zone of T188.
·
The Contractor is reminded to erect a proper Tree Protection Zone for
preserved trees T183 – T187.
·
Crown cleaning to remove broken and hanging branches at east side of TTS.
·
Please observe proper pruning procedures to avoid causing damages to the
branches to be pruned.
·
Please keep tree protection zone free of construction materials.
Hazard to Life
·
No specific observation was identified in the reporting period.
Permit/ Licenses
No specific observation was identified in the reporting period.