CH. 5 Environmental Protection
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5.3.5
Construction noises
With consideration to construction quality, CTCI prioritizes
the use of low-noise machinery, equipment, and vehicles.
CTCI applies for installation and operation permits for all
equipment classified as "noise-
prone." High-noise operations
are performed away from the
construction site when possible
or are performed by contractors.
When there are noise concerns,
pile driving is conducted with
noiseless methods. Construction
operations are scheduled
away from nighttime as much
as possible. Drivers of vehicles
outside construction sites are
instructed and audited regarding
potential noise. They are
required to drive on designated
routes, in designated time, with
designated speed limits, and
with noise-reduction equipment.
When construction is
expected to cause noise
pollution that may incite protest
from residents, CTCI pays
particular attention to noise prevention and the handling of
protests. Complaints are not limited to personal visit or written
forms; We consider all opinions and grievances regarding
pollution and related matters voiced in any form, at any
opportunity, on any occasion, and via any medium. CTCI
handles all complaints in the most efficient possible manner.
The official response plan and results are delivered to the
person(s) filing the complaints. All incidents of complaint are
documented for processing, following-up, and inspection.
Such documents are regularly compiled and submitted to the
project manager for review.
5.3.6
Soil and Groundwater
Before construction commences, CTCI formulates
sewage plans. During construction, we conduct stringent
environmental monitoring to control the quality of effluent
released from construction sites. No waste materials or
pollutants are allowed to be disposed in water bodies
or within designated distances from water bodies. When
operations involve storing controlled materials defined by
the authorities, equipment is installed to prevent polluting
groundwater, and monitoring is recorded. When waste water
released in emergencies or by accident is severely hazardous
to human health, drinking water, or the environment, CTCI
conducts emergency response measures and notifies local
environmental authorities within three hours.
The types of waste water that may occur on construction
sites include water from living quarters, car wash, construction
processes, commissioning, pollutant leakage, and rainfall
runoff. Sewage from living quarters is released into the
sewage system of neighboring businesses or cities or
septic tanks, or is collected transported, and processed by
qualified and legal contractors. Waste water
from construction processes is treated in
settling basins when appropriate. When not
containing hazardous substances and not
unclean, the water is collected and recycled.
When containing hazardous substances
or is unclean, the water is collected and
treated on-site, or by a contractor, to
meet standards for effluent and then be
released. Waste water from commissioning
is collected according to water amount and
quality for release or re-use. Precautions
are taken against ground pollution or mixing
with regular waste water when handling
the disposal of environmentally and
biologically hazardous liquids. Waste water
from cleaning chemical and oil containers
is collected by the supplier or handled by
qualified and legal contractors.
