Quarterly Environment Performance Report

Quarterly Environment
Performance Report
Quarter 3, 2017
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Contents
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY .................................................................................................................................. VII
1 INTRODUCTION .................................................................................................................................. 1
1.1 PROJECT OVERVIEW....................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2 SCOPE OF ENVIRONMENT PERFORMANCE REPORT ............................................................................................... 5
1.3 HSE MEASURES ............................................................................................................................................ 5
1.4 REPORT STRUCTURE....................................................................................................................................... 5
2 AMBIENT AIR QUALITY MONITORING ................................................................................................ 9
2.1 APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY ...................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 MONITORING RESULTS ................................................................................................................................. 13
2.3 CONCLUSION .............................................................................................................................................. 17
2.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL .................................................................................................. 17
3 NOISE MONITORING ........................................................................................................................ 18
3.1 APPROACH AND METHODOLOGY .................................................................................................................... 18
3.2 MONITORING RESULTS ................................................................................................................................. 20
3.3 CONCLUSIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 25
4 GROUNDWATER SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS ..................................................................................... 27
4.1 SAMPLING RESULTS ..................................................................................................................................... 31
4.2 CONCLUSIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 33
5 SOLID WASTE MANAGEMENT .......................................................................................................... 35
5.1 DATA COLLECTION METHODOLOGY ................................................................................................................ 35
5.2 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION............................................................................................................................. 35
6 WASTEWATER AND SEWAGE MANAGEMENT .................................................................................. 40
6.2 RESULTS AND DISCUSSION............................................................................................................................. 40
7 DANGEROUS GOODS MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................... 43
7.2 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS ........................................................................................................................... 43
8 WATER CONSUMPTION .................................................................................................................... 48
8.2 RESULTS AND DISCUSSIONS ........................................................................................................................... 48
9 TERRESTRIAL ECOLOGY .................................................................................................................... 51
10 INCIDENT RECORDS .......................................................................................................................... 55
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TABLES
Table 1-1. List of On-Site Contractors 2
Table 1-2. List of ELARD Subcontractors 6
Table 1-3. Q3-2017 EPR Structure and Reporting Approach 7
Table 2-1. AAQ Monitoring Locations and Schedule 9
Table 2-2. Reference Methods for AAQ Monitoring 11
Table 2-3. AAQ Monitoring Equipment Details 13
Table 2-4. AAQ Monitoring Results for Criteria Pollutants 16
Table 3-1. Noise Monitoring Equipment 18
Table 3-2. Noise Monitoring Results for Q3-2017 21
Table 4-1. Groundwater Well Monitoring Location for Q3-2017 27
Table 4-2. GW Monitoring Methods 30
Table 4-3. Groundwater Sampling Results 32
Table 5-1. Summary of Non-Hazardous Waste Generation 36
Table 5-2. Summary of Hazardous Waste Generation 39
Table 6-1. Summary of Wastewater Generation and Disposal 40
Table 6-2. Performance of Onsite Temporary STP 41
Table 7-1. On-Site Storage Method of Dangerous Goods 43
Table 7-2. Fuel Consumption by Type 44
Table 7-3. Emission Quantities Based on Fuel Consumption 47
Table 8-1. Water Consumption by Type 48
Table 9-1. Summary of Ecological Observations Reported for Q3-2017 54
Table 10-1. Summary of Incidents/ Observations Reported for Q3-2017 56
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FIGURES
Figure 2-1. AAQ and Noise Monitoring Locations................................................................................. 10
Figure 2-2. AAQ Monitoring Equipment ............................................................................................... 12
Figure 2-3. AAQ Quarterly Monitoring Trends...................................................................................... 14
Figure 2-4. AAQ Quarterly Monitoring Trends...................................................................................... 15
Figure 3-1. Noise Monitoring at Various Locations .............................................................................. 19
Figure 3-2. Hourly Noise Levels for Location AN1................................................................................. 22
Figure 3-7. Quarterly Trends for Day-Time and Night-Time Noise Levels ............................................ 25
Figure 4-1. Groundwater Well Location (Abbreviated as GW) ............................................................. 28
Figure 5-1. Waste Segregation at Expo Project Site ............................................................................. 37
Figure 5-2. Waste Segregation at Construction Site and at Site Offices ............................................... 38
Figure 5-3. Covered Waste Skips during Transportation ...................................................................... 38
Figure 6-1. On-Site Holding Tank for Sewage and Septic Tank ............................................................. 42
Figure 6-2. Temporary STP near Site Office (Currently not in Operation) ............................................ 42
Figure 7-1. Diesel Consumed On-site .................................................................................................... 44
Figure 7-2. Biodiesel Consumed On-Site............................................................................................... 44
Figure 7-3. Petrol Consumed On-Site ................................................................................................... 45
Figure 7-4. On-site Storages for Diesel and Bitumen ............................................................................ 45
Figure 7-5. Fuel Refuelling Operations (Staff Bus and Onsite Vehicle) ................................................. 45
Figure 7-6. Chemical Stores with Designated Storage Areas for Various Chemicals ............................ 46
Figure 7-7. Equipment for Emergency Response .................................................................................. 46
Figure 8-1. Water Consumption............................................................................................................ 49
Figure 8-2. Potable Water Transport and Storage at Site ..................................................................... 49
Figure 8-3. Dust Suppression at Site ..................................................................................................... 49
Figure 8-4. Drinking Water Arrangements at Site................................................................................. 50
Figure 9-1. Photographs of Faunal Species Documented by EX20 and Site Contractors ..................... 53
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Acronyms, Abbreviations, and Definitions
Acronyms and Abbreviations
Acronym/Abbreviation Expansion
AAQ Ambient Air Quality
AHSL Al Hoty - Stanger Laboratories
BTEX Benzene, Toluene, Ethylbenzene and Xylenes
DACC DLC Dubai Aviation City Corporation - Dubai Logistics City
DEWA Dubai Electricity and Water Authority
DM Dubai Municipality
DWC Dubai World Central/ Al Maktoum International Airport
EAL Environmental Assessment Levels
ECS Environmental Control Section
EIA Environment Impact Assessment
ELARD Earth Link and Advanced Resources Development
EPR Environment Performance Report
EPSS Environment Planning & Studies Section
EX20 Bureau Expo Dubai 2020
HSE Health, Safety and Environment
IUCN International Union for Conservation of Nature
NRCS Natural Resources Conservation Service
PM Particulate Matter
PMC Program Management Consultant
QA/QC Quality Assurance and Quality Control
STP Sewage Treatment Plant
TDS Total Dissolved Solids
TSE Treated Sewage Effluent
UAE United Arab Emirates
US EPA United States Environment Protection Agency
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Definitions
Term Definition
Consultant Earth Link and Advanced Resources Development (ELARD)
Environment Consultant appointed by EX20
Contractor Construction contractors appointed by Employer for the proposed

project for site works/ construction works
Employer Bureau Expo Dubai 2020
Monitoring Sample collection and laboratory analysis
EX20 (PMC) CH2MHill MACE (a Joint Venture between CH2MHill and MACE)
Project Expo 2020 Dubai® - Consultancy Services, 05-044 Environmental

Consultant
Project Area Project site comprising of seven sub-divided zones (Expo Mall/
Village, Conference/ Exhibition/ Venues, Expo Zone, Offices,
Utilities/ Parking, Utilities/ Logistics and East Village) for Expo 2020
Dubai®
Sub-Contractor Other contractors appointed/ hired by onsite construction

contractors and/or Agency/ Laboratory appointed by Consultant for
Sampling and Analysis
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Executive Summary
Earth Link and Advanced Resources Development, ELARD, has been appointed by Bureau Expo Dubai
2020 as the Environment Consultant for the Expo 2020 Dubai® programme. As per the Consultant’s
scope of work and in line with the latest Environmental Clearance No. 088/2017, the Environment
Performance Reports are to be prepared and submitted to DM-EPSS on a half-yearly basis. In
compliance with these new requirements, the Q3 2017 EPR shall only be submitted to EX20 (PMC)
for review and approval while the subsequent Q4 2017 EPR shall be submitted to DM-EPSS.
The quarterly report is prepared in accordance with the DM-EPSS approved Environment Data
Monitoring Plan (05044-PN-X280563-EN-000004(2)), dated February 21, 2016.
The list of construction contractors working on the Expo site during the third quarter of 2017 is
provided in Section 1.1 of this document (refer to Table 1-1).
Ambient air quality and noise monitoring were carried out at five locations from August 21, 2017 to
August 29, 2017.
Data for solid waste management, sewage, wastewater management, dangerous goods and water
management are extracted from the Environment and Sustainability Data Logs prepared by
contractors for the months of July, August and September 2017 and submitted to EX20. A summary
of incident reports, as per the information received from contractors for this reporting period, is
provided as a separate section. The detailed incident investigation reports shall be attached as an
appendix with the half-yearly EPR for DM-EPSS submission (Q4 2017 EPR).
Below is a summary of the Expo 2020 Environmental monitoring activity for the third quarter of year
2017:
Ambient Air Quality
AAQ monitoring results when compared with national and international standards are found to be
well below standards with the exception of the recorded exceedance in PM10 at all monitoring
locations (refer to Table 2-4). These exceedances are attributed to ongoing construction works and
movement of vehicle and equipment on the site in addition to the proximity of the site to existing
highways.
Given the general setting of the project area (exposed topsoil, high winds, etc.), nature of ongoing
site works (e.g. excavation, ground levelling and road works, etc.) and high dust levels in the ambient
atmosphere, which is a common phenomenon during summers in the desert like environment, such
exceedances are expected. To continuously minimize PM10 levels in the ambient air, dust
suppression activities are continuously carried out by all contractors operating on site. In addition, a
site-wide support services (logistics) contractor has been recently appointed to construct and
maintain temporary site access roads, which will eventually minimize dust emissions caused by the
site traffic.
An increasing trend is observed for SO2, CO, NO2, and O3 as compared to previous monitoring
results. The ongoing construction works, movement of vehicles and operation of construction
equipment and machinery on site has significantly increased as compared to previous quarters,
which has resulted in increased concentrations of the AAQ monitoring parameters.
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Noise
Average noise levels (LAeq) at all locations are found to be in compliance with DM Permissible limits
for day-time. However, night time noise levels at locations AN3 and AN5 were slightly exceeding DM
standards, possibly due to the traffic and ongoing construction activities on the site as well as traffic
and heavy vehicular movement on the adjacent roads (E311 and E77).
Groundwater Quality
Groundwater sampling was carried out by ELARD at an existing well and compared with
international standards and results of previous sampling campaigns. Groundwater is highly saline
due to the nature of the underlying aquifer (coastal sabkha aquifer) while all other water quality
parameters are reported in concentrations that are well below international standards which
suggest an absence of groundwater contamination. Groundwater sampling is also conducted by
existing site contractors and results are found to corroborate the overall groundwater quality on
site.
Solid Waste
The solid waste generated on site is broadly classified into non-hazardous waste and hazardous
waste. In line with the DM-EPSS Technical Guideline No. 12 and the recently approved programme
CWMP, waste management practices have been implemented across the site and overall compliance
to waste management practices is observed. Waste generated on site is segregated, collected and
stored in dedicated containers and in designated areas for disposal or recycling/ reuse via third-party
DM-approved waste service providers. The waste service providers appointed by contractors have
valid waste permits, and waste tracking sheets are kept in records by site contractors.
It is to be noted that the majority of the non-hazardous waste generated on site is composed of
concrete waste, general waste and a significant amount of organic waste. Approximately 53% of the
concrete waste is being used on site for the construction of access roads and platforms or sent to
external agencies for recycling/ reuse. Contractors are further encouraged to ensure 100% of the
concrete waste is diverted from the landfill sites.
General waste and organic waste are transported off-site and disposed in DM approved landfill sites.
Other wastes reported for Q3-2017 include timber, paper and cardboard, steel and metal, plastic
and asphalt waste which are adequately segregated at the site and sent to DM licensed disposal
facilities or recycling facilities.
Hazardous waste reported for Q3-2017 is collected and stored on site in designated areas provided
with impervious flooring and containment measures. Waste collected from the site is then
transported to DM approved hazardous waste treatment facilities.
Sewage and Wastewater Management
Wastewater is comprised of sewage/ black water generated from site contractors and from the
programme site campus/ office.
In the absence of onsite sewage treatment facilities at the project site, for site contractors, sewage
generated from the contractors’ premises is stored in septic tanks located at various rest areas and
then transported by DM-approved service providers to Jebel Ali STP and Dubai Sports City STP. An
increasing trend in wastewater generation has been observed for the year 2017 as compared to the
year 2016, and this is due to the additional numbers of projects and contractors starting in early
2017.
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The operation of the site campus temporary STP has ceased since May 2017 and therefore no
wastewater is treated on-site.
One incident related to poor wastewater management was reported in Q3-2017. The reported
incident was adequately investigated, and corrective and preventive measures were implemented.
Further details about the incident and the corrective measures thereafter put in place are provided
in section 10.
Dangerous Goods Management
Dangerous goods consumption on site is broadly categorised into fuel and chemicals. Fuel
consumption for Q3-2017 includes diesel, biodiesel and petrol for operating onsite vehicles,
machinery, equipment and generators.
Continuous increase in fuel consumption is observed over the two years due to the mobilisation of
various contractors and increase in quantum of construction equipment and machineries at the site.
Fuel is stored in dedicated storage tanks provided with impervious floor and bund with a capacity of
110%.
Chemicals/ hazardous materials mainly consist of paint, thinner, emulsifier, sealant, body filler, etc.
These materials are stored in drums and containers placed on a drip tray (secondary containment)
and kept in dedicated storage areas for chemical/ hazardous materials.
Four incidents related to improper handling and management of dangerous goods were reported in
Q3-2017. The incident investigation findings and the corrective measures thereafter put in place are
provided in section 10.
Water Management
Water used by site contractors is categorised into potable water, groundwater and Treated Sewage
Effluent (TSE). An overall increase in water consumption is reported in Q3-2017 due to an increase in
the number of contractors and related construction activities on site.
Terrestrial Ecology
Visual assessment of terrestrial ecology is being carried out by EX20 and site contractors as part of
the daily tours and inspections. Additional site assessment was also carried out by ELARD’s
representative as part of the field visit during the monitoring works. For the Q3-2017, occasional
sightings of local fauna in or around the site are reported. Details of such findings and necessary
actions taken by the EX20 and Contractors are summarised in section 9.
During Q3-2017, a mammals trapping program was also carried out for the EX20 Nursery Project Site
by a DM-registered third party consultant. The trapping program included identification, trapping
and relocation of reptiles (diurnal and nocturnal) and small mammals from the site to a suitable
receptor location which was identified as hosting similar species of flora and fauna.
A total of six animals were captured. When assessed against the International Union for
Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List and the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD)
Classification, the status of all captured species is either ‘Least Concern’ or has not been assessed.
This indicates that the species present on site are considered common species and there is no
immediate threat to the population. A formal report has been submitted to DM via EX20.
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1 Introduction
Earth Link and Advanced Resources Development (ELARD), hereafter referred to as Consultant, has
been appointed by Bureau Expo Dubai 2020 (hereafter referred to as Employer) as the Environment
Consultant for the Expo 2020 Dubai® programme. CH2MHill MACE JV (a Joint Venture between
CH2MHill and MACE), is the Programme Management Consultant (PMC) with whom the Consultant
is coordinating for the scope of work as per the agreed contract.
The Consultant’s scope of work includes the following three (3) subtasks:
 Sub-Task 1: Programme-wide environmental data monitoring (sampling and analysis) and
quarterly Environment Performance Report (EPR) to Dubai Municipality Environment Planning &
Studies Section (DM-EPSS).
 Sub-Task 2: Development of a programme-wide Construction Environment Management Plan
and Construction Waste Management Plan; and secure DM approval. This sub-task is now
completed and DM’s approval of the programme-wide CEMP was received on May 29, 2017 (DM
Letter Reference No. EPSS/L/2017/397).
 Sub-Task 3: Review and update of the Construction Environment Management Plan and
Construction Waste Management Plan on a six (6) monthly basis. Currently the Consultant is in
the process of Updating the CEMP so as to include contractors already working on site and those
who are expected to mobilise during the period January-2018 to June-2018.
The quarterly EPR is prepared in line with the Expo Programme’s initial Environmental Clearance
issued by DM-EPSS. The current EC (Refer to EC No. 088/2017) which was issued by DM is valid for
two years, until August 31, 2019, and requires half-yearly submission of EPR to the DM-EPSS. Hence
Q3-2017 EPR is for the internal use by EX20. Later, the half-yearly EPR for the period July-2018 to
December-2018 shall be prepared and submitted to DM-EPSS via EX20.
The seventh quarterly EPR (for Q3-2017 period) is prepared in accordance with the DM-EPSS
approved Environment Data Monitoring Plan (05044-PN-X280563-EN-000004(2)), dated February
21, 2016 to ensure compliance of the Expo 2020 Dubai® programme with the local environmental
regulations.
1.1 Project Overview

Expo 2020 Dubai® programme, one of the largest and most enduring global events, will be hosted in
a centrally located position of the UAE. The programme site is strategically located midway between
the cities of Dubai and Abu Dhabi and approximately 35 km southwest from downtown Dubai.
The Expo 2020 Dubai® programme site is approximately 4 km long and 1.8 km wide, covering a total
area of 438 hectares and comprising three separate affection plans. The Expo 2020 Dubai® project
area comprises seven sub-divided zones (Expo Mall/ Village, Conference/ Exhibition/ Venues, Expo
Zone, Offices, Utilities/ Parking, Utilities/ Logistics and East Village). It is bordered by the Jebel Ali-
Lehbab Road (E77) and the Al Maktoum International Airport. All existing structures were removed
in 2015 to clear the site for the Expo development. The planned expansion of the Dubai Metro Line
will connect the Expo site to the central area of Dubai and to both Dubai International (DXB) and Al
Maktoum International (DWC) airports.
To date, a temporary Programme Site Office for EX20 has been constructed and is operational.
Construction works for various other components of the Expo 2020 Dubai® programme are in
progress. A summary of the EX20 appointed contractors operating on-site during the third quarter of
2017 is provided in Table 1-1.
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Table 1-1. List of On-Site Contractors

Sr. Consultant’ Contractor’s Name Scope of Work Key Contacts Mobilisation
No. Name Period
1 -- ENOVA Programme Campus Facilites Yvette Nolasco February-2016

Management Services. Manager - Facilities | Operation
The Contractor shall manage and Yvette.Nolasco@enova-me.com
deliver facilities management
services to the Expo 2020 Dubai®
Site Programme Office.
2 Atkins Laing O’Rourke Construction works for Project Star Jayson Monteloyola March 2017 to
Mall and Car Parking Environment Lead July-2017
jmonteloyola@laingorourke.ae
3 Arabtec Construction Construction works for Project Star Jayakarthic Jayakumar August-2017
LLC Mall and Car Parking HSE Manager
jayakarthic.jayakumar@arabtecuae.com
4 Hopkins Al Futtaim Carillion Construction Works for Thematic Hari Kishan Meka February-2017
District (Mock up) Environment Lead
Hari.Meka@afcarillion.com
5 Hopkins/ Al Futtaim Carillion Construction Works for Thematic Hari Kishan Meka August-2017
Turner and District Environment Lead
Townsend Hari.Meka@afcarillion.com
Remya Mohan
Environment Lead
Remya.Mohan@afcarillion.com
6 -- Siemens Construction Works for Mobility R. Vijay Kumar January-2017
Substation Environment Lead
rvkumar.safety822@gmail.com


No. Name Period
7 -- Emirates Electrical Construction Works for Ranjith Ashley January-2017

Engineering LLC Opportunity and Sustainability Environment Lead
Substations ranjith.ashley @alrostamanigroup.ae
Joshuva Jaswanth
Environment Lead
joshuva.jaswanth@alrostamanigroup.ae
8 Parsons Tristar Engineering and Infrastructure works (The Village Shoaib Ali October-2016
Overseas Construction LLC Supporting) Environment Lead
Limited shoaib.ali@tristar-uae.com
9 Besix-Orascom JV Construction of Infrastructure Romalyn Martinez February-2017
Works for the Event Environment Lead
rmartinez@sixco-orascom.com
10 Al Nasr Contracting Construction of Infrastructure Andrew Smith January-2017
Company Works for The Village Environment Lead
andrew.smith@alnasruae.com
11 Al Naboodah Construction of Thematic District Charmie Celeste Garcia January-2017
Contracting Company (Early Works - Basement) Environment Lead
LLC charmie.garcia@alnaboodah.com
12 Khansaheb Civil Construction of Site Wide Logistics Jijo Jose February-2017

Engineering LLC (Access Roads) Environment Lead
jijo.jose@khansaheb.ae
13 Laing O’Rourke Construction works for Site Wide Kumaraswamy Penchala March 2017
Support Services Environment Lead
pkumaraswamy@laingorourke.ae


No. Name Period
14 Rice Perry Ellis NSCC International Construction Works for Naveen Sukumaran July-2017 to
(RPE) Sustainability Pavilion Piling Works Environment Lead August-2017
Naveen.Sukumaran@nsccme.com
15 Foster+ Laing O’Rourke Construction Works for Mobility Jayson Monteloyola September-2017
Partners/ WSP Pavilion Environment Lead
jmonteloyola@laingorourke.ae
16 Grimshaw/ Laing O’Rourke Construction Works for Jayson Monteloyola September-2017
Buro Happold Sustainability Pavilion Environment Lead
Rice Perry Ellis jmonteloyola@laingorourke.ae

1.2 Scope of Environment Performance Report

As part of the quarterly (Q3-2017) EPR, the Consultant is responsible for monitoring and reporting to
EX20 on the following environmental aspects:
 Ambient Air Quality (AAQ)
 Noise Monitoring
 Groundwater Quality
 Sewage and Wastewater Management
 Solid Waste Management (including Non-hazardous waste and Hazardous waste)
 Dangerous Goods Management
 Water Management
 Ecology
The methodology adopted by the Consultant for the seventh quarterly report is as follows:
 Onsite AAQ and noise monitoring and groundwater sampling in accordance with the
“Environment Data Monitoring Plan (05044-PLN-X280563-EN-000004 Revision 2)” duly approved
by the DM-EPSS; and
 Data compilation based on “Environment and Sustainability Data Logs” that are prepared and
submitted by Contractors on a monthly basis.
The Consultant has subcontracted DM-EPSS accredited companies for the site monitoring, sampling
and analysis works. A list of these companies is provided in Table 1-2.
The approach and methodology for onsite monitoring is provided in the respective sections.
Monitoring results for AAQ and noise are compared with the respective national standards for
compliance assessment and with previous quarters for evaluation of quarterly trends.
Groundwater quality sampling results are compared against the Dutch Standards for compliance
assessment and with the sampling results recorded during previous quarters for trend assessment.
1.3 HSE Measures

A project specific HSE Plan (05044-PLN-X280563-HS-000001) is in place to ensure necessary HSE
measures are identified, communicated and implemented across the monitoring programme. The
HS Plan is revised and updated by the Consultant, prior to each of the quarterly site monitoring
works to ensure that lessons learned from previous quarterly monitoring activities are accounted for
and to avoid recurrence of observations and/or non-conformances from the previous quarter, if any.
The HS Plan (05044-PLN-X280563-HS-000001(11)) revised for Q3-2017 was approved by EX20 prior
to mobilisation for Q3-2017 monitoring works.
One of the key requirements of the HSE Plan is to have a Job Safety Analysis (JSA) report in place
prior to initiation of each data monitoring campaign. For the Q3-2017 monitoring campaign, a JSA
report was prepared and submitted to EX20, as part of the HS Plan, for approval prior to site
mobilization. A refresher training for subcontractors’ site staff was arranged by the Consultant to
ensure all staff is aware of the revised HS Plan and complies with the requirements.
1.4 Report Structure

The structure of the Q3-2017 EPR and the Consultant’s approach for data collection, analysis and
reporting is summarised in Table 1-3.

Table 1-2. List of ELARD Subcontractors

Sr. Contractor’s Scope of Work Key Contacts Mobilisation Month
No. Name
1 Vibrocomp Middle AAQ and noise monitoring on a quarterly Dr. Bite Pál Zoltán January-2016 (for Q1-2016)
East basis. (Chief Executive Officer) May-2016 (for Q2-2016)
bitep@vibrocomp.com September-2016 (for Q3-2016)
December-2016 (for Q4-2016)
March-2017 (for Q1-2017)
May-2017 (for Q2-2017)
August-2017 (for Q3-2017)
2 Al Hoty - Stanger Groundwater sampling and analysis on a Mr. Sandeep P. K. January-2016 (for Q1-2016)
Laboratories bi-annual basis. (Head of Chemistry Department) September-2016 (for Q3-2016)
Wastewater (Sewage and Dewatered sandeep@alhotystanger.ae March-2017 (for Q1-2017)
water) sampling and analysis on a call-on
basis. August-2017 (for Q3-2017)

Table 1-3. Q3-2017 EPR Structure and Reporting Approach

No. Environment Approach Results &
Aspects Discussion
1 Ambient Air Continuous (24hrs) monitoring per location at five locations, including four locations within the Chapter 2
Quality Monitoring project site boundary and one location outside the project site boundary.
For the Q3-2017 report, sampling and analysis was carried out at five locations, same as those
monitored during Q2-2017.
ELARD has subcontracted a DM-EPSS accredited contractor to perform the on-site monitoring
survey.
2 Noise Monitoring Continuous (24hrs) monitoring per location at five locations, including four locations within the Chapter 3
project site boundary and one location outside the project site boundary.
For the Q3-2017 report sampling and analysis was carried out at five locations, same as those
monitored during Q2-2017 period.
ELARD has subcontracted a DM-EPSS accredited contractor to perform the on-site monitoring
survey.
3 Ground Water Groundwater quality sampling at one existing well location within the project site boundary. Chapter 4
Quality Sampling Some of the Construction Contractors are also carrying out groundwater sampling and analysis, in
accordance with project specific ECs. Analysis reports as received from contractors have been
assessed and included in this quarterly report.
ELARD has subcontracted a DM‐EPSS accredited laboratory to perform the groundwater sampling
campaign.
4 Solid Waste Compilation of data on solid waste (hazardous and non-hazardous solid waste) based on Chapter 5
Management Environment and Sustainability Data Logs prepared by contractors and submitted to ELARD.
Data logs include information gathered from July-2017 to September-2017 for Q3-2017 reporting
period.

Table 1-3. Q3-2017 EPR Structure and Reporting Approach

No. Environment Approach Results &
Aspects Discussion
5 Sewage and Compilation of data on wastewater based on Environment and Sustainability Data Logs prepared Chapter 6
Wastewater by contractors and submitted to ELARD.
Management Data logs include information gathered from July-2017 to September-2017 for Q3-2017 reporting
period.
6 Dangerous Goods Compilation of data on dangerous goods based on Environment and Sustainability Data Logs Chapter 7
Management prepared by contractors and submitted to ELARD.
period.
7 Water Compilation of data on water consumption based on Environment and Sustainability Data Logs Chapter 8
Management prepared by contractors and submitted to ELARD.
period.
8 Terrestrial Ecology Based on previous studies (Ecology assessment submitted to DM), visual field assessment and Chapter 9
internal Expo 2020 Dubai® reports such as “Tree Preservation Report (10002-RPT-H020000-LA-
000024(5))” dated May-2016 and “Reptile and Mammal Relocation Report” dated March-2017
and other environment updates and notifications.
Visual assessment was performed by ELARD during the field monitoring visits in addition to daily
assessment by site contractors as part of their daily inspections.
9 Incident Records Compilation of incident reports and summaries as submitted to ELARD Chapter 10

2 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring
2.1 Approach and Methodology
AAQ monitoring was carried out, in line with the approved Environment Data Monitoring Plan, at
five locations in and around Expo 2020 Dubai® site with four locations inside the project site
boundary and one location outside and upstream of the programme site1. Monitoring duration at
each of the monitoring locations was 24 hours to cover one weekday per location at a time when i)
construction activities are ongoing (construction works are suspended on weekends) and ii) traffic
on the neighbouring roads (i.e. Jebel Ali-Lehbab Road (E77) north of the site and Sheikh Mohammad
Bin Zayed Road (E311) west of the site) is expected to be high.
The monitoring locations and duration are provided in Table 2-1 and illustrated in Figure 2-1.
ELARD’s sub-contractor M/s Vibrocomp Middle East, a specialist Civil Engineering Consultancy firm in
Noise, Air and Vibration pollution prediction, measurement, modelling and mitigation planning was
assigned to carry out the AAQ monitoring. Vibrocomp is duly registered with DM-EPSS for ambient
air (E2) and noise (F2) monitoring.
Table 2-1. AAQ Monitoring Locations and Schedule

Sample Code GPS Coordinates Location Monitoring Duration
AN1 24°58'12.1" N Inside, near North-West 28-08-2017 10.41 am to

55°08'42.4" E Corner of Project Site 29-08-2017 11.13 am
AN2 24°57'22.3" N Inside, near South-West 27-08-2017 09.01 am to

55°08'32.5" E Corner of Project Site 28-08-2017 09.43 am
AN3 24°57'05.9" N Inside, near South-East Corner 22-08-2017 11.54 am to

55°09'16.4" E of Project Site 23-08-2017 12.09 pm
AN4 24°57'46.0" N Inside, near North-East Corner 21-08-2017 11.18 am to

55°10'07.0" E of Project Site 22-08-2017 11.36 am
AN5 24°58'15.1" N Outside, South of Dubai 23-08-2017 17.21 pm to

55°09'30.6" E Investment Park 24-08-2017 17.25 pm
1
The outside monitoring location falls under the jurisdiction of Dubai South. Consultation with Dubai South
was undertaken by EX20 (PMC) prior to field mobilization.
Figure 2-1. AAQ and Noise Monitoring Locations

AAQ monitoring was carried out in-situ using passive and active sampling methods. The monitoring
method and reference standard for each of the measured parameters are listed in Table 2-2 and a
brief description is provided in the following subsections.
Table 2-2. Reference Methods for AAQ Monitoring

Air Pollutant Monitoring Method Reference Standard
PM10 Gravimetric Filter Technique EN 12341:2014 and EN 14907:2005
SO2 Passive Sampling EUR 20860 EN
NO2 Passive Sampling EUR 20860 EN
O3 Passive Sampling EUR 21754 EN
CO Direct Instrument Method BS EN 60079
BTEX Absorbing Tubes EPA Method TO-17 and/or NIOSH 2549
Particulate Matter
Particulate Matter (PM) sampling was carried out using High Volume Sampler, supplied by Digitel
Electric AG (Digitel DH77 – 206), suitable for PM10 measurements according to EN12341 with the
accredited Digital PM10 inlet as well as PM2.5 and PM1 measurements. The ambient air flows through
a 150 mm diameter round filter. Equipment uses gravimetric analysis technique where collected air
sample flows through a 150 mm diameter round filter fitted in the flow chamber and difference in
inlet and outlet of flow chamber is used to determine PM10 concentration.
Gaseous Pollutants
Gaseous pollutants were monitored using the following methods:
Direct Instrumentation Sensor Method for CO: NDIR & GFC Carbon Monoxide analyser by
Environment S.A. (CO12M) was used for CO monitoring. NDIR & GFC use proven Non-Destructive
Infra-Red and gas filter correlation technology to measure CO in ambient air. Equipment can
measure CO in the range of 0-200 ppm with Lower Detection Limits of <40 ppb.
Passive Tubes for SO2, NO2, and O3: SO2, NO2 and O3 in ambient air were monitored using the passive
type sampling method, where the method involves diffusion of analytes through a diffusive surface
onto an adsorbent. After sampling (exposure to ambient atmosphere for 24 hours) the passive tubes
were sent back to the laboratory and adsorbed analytes were chemically desorbed and analysed in
the laboratory. Passive tubes were procured from radiello.
Absorbing Tubes Method for BTEX: Absorption tube (SKC 226-16 Anasorb CSC charcoal tube), as
procured from SKC, was used for BTEX monitoring. Air samples were collected for 24 hours using an
automated air flow pump (AirCheck XR5000 air pump) through an 8 x 110 mm glass tube filled with
active coal. The pump was calibrated before and after sampling at each monitoring location.
The AAQ monitoring equipment assembly is shown in Figure 2-2 and their technical details are
provided in Table 2-3.

Figure 2-2. AAQ Monitoring Equipment

Table 2-3. AAQ Monitoring Equipment Details

Air Pollutant Equipment Manufacturer Type Serial No.
PM10 High Volume Digitel DH77 206
Aerosol Sampler
SO2 Passive tube Radiello RAD166 472XD
NO2 Passive tube Radiello RAD166 473XD
O3 Passive tube Radiello RAD172 474-XD
CO NDIR & GFC Environment S A CO12M 588
BTEX Sample pump SKC Aircheck XR5000 36430
2.2 Monitoring Results

AAQ monitoring results were compared with DM standards to assess the levels of compliance. For
specific pollutants (i.e. Toluene, Ethylbenzene and Xylene), where national criteria to assess
compliance levels is not available, international regulators have adopted interim values known as
Environmental Assessment Levels (EALs). EALs are derived from toxicological data, e.g. the
occupational exposure limits. These EALs provide an assessment of the toxicological effects of the
subject pollutant for a specific receptor (i.e. adult human workforce). Monitoring results were
compared with EALs listed in “Air emissions risk assessment for your environmental permit2, dated
1-Feb-2016” of the UK Environment Agency to assess compliance status.
A summary of the AAQ monitoring results and compliance status against the DM and UK Standards is
provided in Table 2-4. A copy of these results as per DM-Environment Department Reporting
template shall be attached as an Appendix to the Q4 2017 EPR for DM-EPSS submission. AAQ
concentrations recorded during Q3-2017 are found to be in compliance with applicable national and
international standards, with the exception of the recorded exceedances in PM10 at all monitoring
locations.
Recorded exceedances in PM10 concentrations is most likely due to suspended dust particles in the
project area attributed to ongoing construction works and vehicle movement around the monitoring
locations and proximity of the project site to the nearby highways. Dust suspension in ambient air is
seen as a normal occurrence during construction works. The latter however remains to be properly
mitigated.
An increasing trend is observed in 2017 for all parameters except NO2, as compared to previous
monitoring results.
A comparison between Q3-2017 and previous quarters’ AAQ monitoring results is provided in Figure
2-3 and Figure 2-4.
2https://www.gov.uk/guidance/air-emissions-risk-assessment-for-your-environmental-
permit#environmental-standards-for-air-emissions
Figure 2-3. AAQ Quarterly Monitoring Trends

Figure 2-4. AAQ Quarterly Monitoring Trends

Table 2-4. AAQ Monitoring Results for Criteria Pollutants

Sr. UK Standards Average
DM Standards Maximum
No Air Pollutant EAL (μg/m3) Time AN1 AN2 AN3 AN4 AN5
Allowable Concentrations (μg/m3)
.
1 Sulphur Dioxide (SO2) 150 - 24 Hrs 59.7 48.2 29.8 25.2 27.5
2 Carbon Monoxide (CO) 10,000 - 8 Hrs 508.9 594.7 141.8 183.8 609.7
3 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) 110 - 24 Hrs 31.5 30.1 42.7 46.5 32.0
4 Ozone (O3) 120 - 8 Hrs 84.7 82.6 81.8 76.9 88.3
5 PM10 150 - 24 Hrs 655.2 446.4 565.4 441.4 163.6
6 Benzene (C6H6) 50 - 1 Hr 1.8 1.6 16.9 0.8 0.8
8 Toluene - 8,000 1 Hr 11.3 8.4 17.2 3.1 4.3
9 Ethylbenzene - 55,200 1 Hr 8.4 4.4 8.8 1.7 2.7
10 Xylene - 66,200 1 Hr 14.0 7.3 11.7 2.8 4.2

* Exceedances to national and international standards are highlighted in red

2.3 Conclusion
A review of the quarterly trends in AAQ monitoring indicates:
 The overall PM10 concentrations at all monitoring locations have increased in Q3-2017 as
compared to previous quarterly monitoring results. Ongoing construction works on the project
site and close proximity of the monitoring locations to the internal access roads has resulted in
increased PM10 levels during the Q3-2017 period.
Given the general setting of the project area (exposed topsoil, high winds, etc.), nature of
ongoing site works (e.g. excavation, ground levelling and road works, etc.) and high dust levels in
the ambient atmosphere, which is a common phenomenon during the summer season in the
UAE, such exceedances are expected. In an effort to minimize/ control PM10 levels in the
ambient air, dust suppression activities are to be continuously and more stringently carried out
by EX20 contractors operating on site.
Dust levels are expected to stabilise upon completion of site-wide excavation and earth works
and through the regular maintenance of the temporary access roads (which is an ongoing
activity).
 AAQ monitoring results for SO2, CO, NO2, and O3 are found to be in compliance with DM
standards, however an increasing trend is observed for most parameters as compared to
previous monitoring results. The ongoing construction works, movement of vehicles and
operation of construction equipment and machinery on site has significantly increased as
compared to previous quarters, which has resulted in the increased concentrations of these
parameters.
 AAQ monitoring results for BTEX are found to be in compliance with DM and UK standards.
2.4 Quality Assurance and Quality Control

Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) measures adopted during AAQ monitoring are
provided below and documentary evidence shall be attached with the half-yearly EPR for DM-EPSS:
 AAQ monitoring reports received from Vibrocomp;
 Data sheets received from the laboratory for passive tubes and absorption tubes, were filled
prior to installation and at the end of the tube’s exposure. Data sheets were placed with
exposed tubes into self-seal polyethylene bag and returned to the analytical laboratory;
 The monitoring equipment was duly calibrated as per instructions provided in supplier’s manual,
including calibration by external agencies;
 Though sufficient efforts were made to place the equipment at a sufficient distance from on-
going construction activities, however monitoring locations were not at enough distance from
the site internal roads because of ongoing construction works which not only caused access
constraints for the monitoring vehicle but could also pose safety risks to the equipment;
 Prior to site mobilization and equipment installation, an initial site visit was carried out to
identify monitoring locations. A formal field visit report was shared with onsite contractors via
EX20 so as to provide the purpose of the monitoring campaign, monitoring schedule,
coordinates of monitoring locations, etc. and to ensure that the equipment does not get
disturbed or displaced during the monitoring period; and
 Following equipment set-up and installation, each monitoring location was adequately
barricaded and necessary sign boards were provided to inform the on-site contractors and
workers about the on-going monitoring activity and contact details of monitoring staffs in case
of an emergency.

3 Noise Monitoring
3.1 Approach and Methodology
Noise monitoring was carried out at five locations, same as those mentioned above for AAQ
monitoring, in accordance with the DM approved Environment Data Monitoring Plan. Noise
monitoring was carried out continuously for 24 hours duration at each location to cover one
weekday when construction activities are on-going and vehicular movement on neighbouring roads
is expected to be high (i.e. Jebel Ali-Lehbab Road (E77) on the north side and Sheikh Mohammad Bin
Zayed Road (E311) on the west side of the programme site).
Noise monitoring was carried out in parallel with AAQ monitoring at the same selected locations.
The monitoring locations and duration are the same as those described in Table 2-1 and Figure 2-1
above. The noise monitoring assembly is illustrated in Figure 3-1.
M/s Vibrocomp Middle East, a sub-contractor appointed by ELARD, carried out the noise monitoring
campaign. Noise monitoring was conducted in compliance with the following standards:
 ISO 1996-1:2003 - Description, measurement and assessment of environmental noise - Part
1: Basic quantities and assessment procedures; and
 ISO 1996-2:2007 - Description, measurement and assessment of environmental noise - Part
2: Determination of environmental noise levels.
At each location, noise monitoring was performed using the Class 1 Integrating-Averaging Sound
Level Meter as defined in IEC 61672:2003. The noise meter was calibrated and checked before and
after each installation at the different locations, with no change in level noted. Details of the noise
monitoring equipment used on site are listed in Table 3-1.
Table 3-1. Noise Monitoring Equipment

Equipment Type Serial No Calibration Certificate no. & Date
Sound level meter SV200 39731 16030239731, Valid till 2/3/2018
Calibrator CEL-177 115106 K056935, Valid till 9/4/2018

Figure 3-1. Noise Monitoring at Various Locations
In all four monitoring locations, which are inside the project site, the microphone was placed at a
height of approximately 1.8m above the ground and at least 1.5m away from any acoustically
reflective surfaces. The noise meter was set to a fast response time for all measurements.
At location AN5, the noise level meter was placed north of the Jebel Ali-Lehbab Road (E77) at
approximately 60-65 m distance from the road.
As per the manufacturer’s guidelines, noise meter was calibrated onsite before and after each set of
measurements. In addition to this, the equipment is also calibrated by a certified agency whereby
the calibration certificate is valid for three years from the date of calibration, in accordance with the
equipment’s operation manual.

3.2 Monitoring Results

Given the regional setting of the project site (i.e. site bounded by industrial zones to the West, North
and East, and by DWC airport to the South) and its close vicinity to the major motorway intersection
(E311 & E77), noise monitoring results, particularly LAeq levels representing the noise levels which
can be heard by the human ear, were compared with the permissible limits for “Industrial Areas” as
specified in DM’s regulation for Noise Control. L90 levels were also recorded so as to collect noise
data that represent the existing background noise levels of the area.
Noise monitoring results are assessed for compliance against DM’s Allowable Limits for Noise Levels,
reported as Decibel (dB(A)), and are summarised in Table 3-2. A copy of the noise monitoring results
as per DM-Environment Department Reporting template shall be attached as an appendix to the Q4
2017 EPR for DM-EPSS submission.

Table 3-2. Noise Monitoring Results for Q3-2017
DM Permissible Noise Levels Decibel (dB(A))

Sample
Date Time Noise Limits for
Code LAeq LMax LMin L90
Industrial Areas
Day Time (07:00 am to 08:00 pm) 60-70 62.95 84.0 50.1 59.63
28-08-2017 10.41 am to
AN1
29-08-2017 11.13 am Night Time (08:00 pm to 07:00 am) 50-60 58.70 79.9 53.6 57.33
27-08-2017 09.01 am to Day Time (07:00 am to 08:00 pm) 60-70 59.16 89.8 47.5 54.30
AN2
AN3
23-08-2017 12.09 pm Night Time (08:00 pm to 07:00 am) 50-60 63.03 92.4 55.7 58.09
AN4
23-08-2017 17.21 pm to Day Time (07:00 am to 08:00 pm) 60-70 60.84 75.8 48.6 57.16
AN5
24-08-2017 17.25 pm Night Time (08:00 pm to 07:00 am) 50-60 60.81 80.4 49.2 55.93
*Exceedances to national standards are highlighted in red.

Figure 3-2 to Figure 3-6 illustrate hourly trends recorded at each of the monitoring locations.
Figure 3-2. Hourly Noise Levels for Location AN1
75.0 Hourly Noise Levels for AN1 (dB)

70.0
65.0
60.0
55.0
50.0
45.0
40.0
Equivalent Continuous Sound Pressure Level - LAeq [dB] - Hourly DM Standards
Hourly Noise Levels for AN2 (dB)

75.0
70.0
65.0
60.0
55.0
50.0
45.0
40.0

75.0
70.0
65.0
60.0
55.0
50.0
45.0
40.0
Equivalent Continuous Sound Pressure Level - LAeq [dB] - Hourly
75.0
70.0
65.0
60.0
55.0
50.0
45.0
40.0
Equivalent Continuous Sound Pressure Level - LAeq [dB] - Hourly

75.0 Hourly Noise Levels for AN5 (dB)

70.0
65.0
60.0
55.0
50.0
45.0
40.0
Quarterly monitoring trends of noise levels are also compared throughout the seven quarters and
are presented in Figure 3-7. A comparison between the trends in noise levels indicates consistent
exceedances mainly in AN5 during night-time periods.

Figure 3-7. Quarterly Trends for Day-Time and Night-Time Noise Levels
3.3 Conclusions
The monitored noise levels were assessed with DM’s permissible noise limits for “Industrial areas”
considering the fact that the project site is surrounded by a designated industrial area towards the
North side and DWC airport on South and project area’s proximity to two major roads (E311 & E77).
For all locations inside the programme site, the measured noise levels (average of LAeq) are found to
be in compliance with DM’s permissible noise limits for “Industrial Areas” for day-time. Night time
noise levels at locations AN3 and AN5 slightly exceeded DM standards, possibly due to the traffic
and ongoing construction activities on the site. However while comparing the hourly noise
monitoring results with DM standards, slight exceedances at all locations for night-time are
observed, especially from 12:00 midnight to 5:00 a.m. These exceedances are attributed to traffic on
the adjacent E311 and E77 roads as well as ongoing construction activities at the site.

For AN5 location, which is outside the project site, average noise levels (i.e. average LAeq) and
hourly results are exceeding the DM standards for night-time. Vehicular movement on the adjacent
E77 road and activities in Dubai Investment Park, located upwind of the monitoring location are
expected to result in higher noise levels at night-time.

QA/QC measures implemented during noise monitoring are listed below:
 Noise monitoring reports were received from Vibrocomp.
 A Class 1 Noise meter duly calibrated by third party agencies as per manufacturer’s guidelines,
was used;
 Onsite calibration of the noise meter was carried out before and after each set of measurements
with no change in level noted, according to the manufacturer’s guidelines, and recorded;
 The microphone of the noise meter was set at a height above 1.8m from ground level and
approximately 65m distance from the nearest reflective surface (AAQ monitoring assembly for
monitoring locations in this case). Traffic on Jebel Ali-Lehbab Road (E77) is also considered as a
reflective surface for location AN5.
 The microphone was fixed on a sturdy tripod.
 Prior to site mobilization and equipment installation, an initial site visit followed by a meeting
was held with EX20 (PMC)’s site safety team to provide the purpose of monitoring campaign,
monitoring schedule, coordinates of monitoring locations, etc. to ensure that the equipment
does not get disturbed or displaced during the monitoring period.
 Following equipment set-up and installation, each monitoring location was adequately secured
and necessary sign boards were put up to inform on-site contractors and workers of on-going
monitoring operations and contact details of operators in case of emergency.

4 Groundwater Sampling and Analysis
As per the DM-EPSS approved Environment Data Monitoring Plan, groundwater sampling and
analysis is to be carried out on a half-yearly basis so as to evaluate the existing groundwater quality
at the Expo 2020 Dubai® programme site.
A site visit was carried out on August 2, 2017 to re‐assess the existing well condition and the
accessibility (post Q1-2017). The sampling location and GPS coordinates for the available well are
provided in Table 4-1 and Figure 4-1.
Table 4-1. Groundwater Well Monitoring Location for Q3-2017

Groundwater Well GPS Coordinates
24°57’44.2”N
55°09’20.4”E

Figure 4-1. Groundwater Well Location (Abbreviated as GW)

Groundwater sampling and analysis of the available groundwater well was carried out by ELARD’s
sub‐contractor "Al Hoty‐Stanger Ltd. (AHL)" on August 21, 2017. The AHL is a limited liability
company registered in Saudi Arabia. In the United Arab Emirates, the company operates as Al Hoty ‐
Stanger Laboratories (AHSL) and has operations in Dubai, Jebel Ali Free Zone, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and
Ras Al Khaimah. Company activities include various tests and monitoring procedures in addition to
various calibration services for a wide range of laboratory and plant instrumentation and equipment.
AHSL Dubai is certified for ISO 17025:2005 by Emirates National Accreditation System (ENAS) and is
also accredited with the Dubai Accreditation Department for environmental tests.
A groundwater sample from the well was collected, handled and analysed in compliance with US
Environmental Protection Agency – American Public Health Association (USEPA APHA) standards in
the absence of Federal and Emirate Standards.
Sample collection bottles were prepared in the laboratory (i.e. decontamination, preservation,
labeling, etc.) prior to site mobilisation.
On‐site calibration of equipment, used for in‐situ analysis e.g. pH meter, turbidity meter, etc., was
also carried out prior to any measurement. Collected samples were sent to the laboratory for
analysis under a strict chain of custody procedure.
A step‐by‐step procedure for groundwater sample collection is listed below:
1. Initial measurements were carried out to know the depth of water, depth of well, well diameter,
etc. The water table is measured at 17m below ground level and well depth is 107.95m (depth of
pump from surface elevation).
2. Purging of the well was conducted using a dedicated bailer. During purging, initial
measurements were taken from each purged volume of water and results were recorded in the
Field Sampling Sheet. Parameters include:
 Temperature
 pH
 Electrical Conductivity (EC)
 Turbidity
 Dissolved Oxygen (DO)
3. Well purging was repeated until stabilization of consecutive parameter readings is reached. A
copy of the Field Sampling Sheet shall be attached as an Appendix to the Q4 2017 EPR for DM-
EPSS submission.
4. Decontamination of bailer was carried out, using distilled water, following well purging and prior
to groundwater sample collection. The bailer was then lowered and the groundwater sample
was collected from a depth of about 17m below ground level (BGL).
5. The collected sample was preserved at a temperature of 4°C during storage and transportation
until analysis at the laboratory.
Sampling parameters, units of measurement, methods and their minimum detection limit are as
provided in Table 4-2.

Table 4-2. GW Monitoring Methods

Monitoring Parameter Unit Method Minimum
Detection
Limit
pH @ 25oC - APHA 4500 - H+B --
Electrical Conductivity (EC) µS/cm APHA 2510 - B --
Salinity ppt APHA 2520 - B 0.01
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) mg/L APHA 2540 - D 5
Total Dissolved Solids @ 180°C (TDS) mg/L APHA 2540 - C 5
Total Ammonia as NH3-N mg/L HACH - 8038 0.01
Nitrate as NO3 mg/L HACH - 8039 0.01
Chlorine (Residual) mg/L HACH - 8021 0.01
Phosphate as PO4 mg/L HACH - 8178 0.01
Total Phosphorus (P) mg/L HACH - 8178 0.01
Oil & Grease mg/L APHA 5520 - B 5

Phenols mg/L HACH - 8047 0.01
Total Organic Carbon (TOC) mg/L APHA 5310 - B 0.02
Chromium Hexavalent mg/L HACH - 8023 0.01
Extracted Organic Halogenides mg/L EPA 680,8310 0.01
Volatile Aromatic Hydrocarbons mg/L EPA 5030 - B 0.01
Volatile Halogenated Hydrocarbons mg/L EPA 5030 - B 0.01
Total Petroleum Hydrocarbons (TPH) mg/L EPA 8015, 3510 - C 0.01
Pesticides mg/L EPA 8140, 8270 0.01
Selenium (Se) mg/L APHA 3120 - B 0.01
Arsenic (As) mg/L APHA 3120 - B 0.001
Silver (Ag) mg/L APHA 3120 - B 0.01

Tin (Sn) mg/L APHA 3120 - B 0.01
Boron (B) mg/L APHA 3120 - B 0.01
Barium (Ba) mg/L APHA 3120 - B 0.01
Cadmium (Cd) mg/L APHA 3120 - B 0.01
Lead (Pb) mg/L APHA 3120 - B 0.01

Table 4-2. GW Monitoring Methods

Monitoring Parameter Unit Method Minimum
Detection
Limit
Copper (Cu) mg/L APHA 3120 - B 0.01
Sodium (Na) mg/L APHA 3120 - B 0.01
Mercury (Hg) mg/L APHA 3120 - B 0.001
Nickel (Ni) mg/L APHA 3120 - B 0.01
Zinc (Zn) mg/L APHA 3120 - B 0.01
Manganese (Mg) mg/L APHA 3120 - B 0.01
Iron (Fe) mg/L APHA 3120 - B 0.01
4.1 Sampling Results

In the absence of specific standards at the Emirate and Federal levels to assess the level of
contamination of groundwater, groundwater quality results were assessed against the standards
issued by the Dutch Ministry of Housing, Spatial Planning and the Environment which is regarded as
enforceable standards in the Netherlands, to evaluate and provide targeted ‘clean-up’ levels for a
range of possible pollutants in groundwater. These standards are listed below:
 Dutch Target and Intervention Values, 2000
 Dutch Soil Remediation Circular 2009
For a particular parameter where there is no standard prescribed in Dutch Standards, the “New
Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) Field Sampling Procedures Manual 2005”
standards was used to assess compliance level.
Furthermore, groundwater quality results were compared with those recorded in previous
monitoring campaigns. These are summarised in Table 4-3.

Table 4-3. Groundwater Sampling Results

Monitoring Parameter Unit Q3-2016 Q1-2017 Q3-2017 Dutch New
Standards Jersey
Standards
pH @ 25OC - 7.48 7.20 7.27 - -
Non
Oil & Grease mg/l <5 <5 <5 -
noticeable
Electrical Conductivity (EC) µS/cm 30,800 29,930 27,300 - -
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) mg/l 19,980 18,260 17,740 - 500
Total Suspended Solids (TSS) mg/l <5 <5 <5 - -
Ammonia Nitrogen mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 - -
Nitrate Nitrogen mg/l 1.9 24.4 9.8 - -
Total Phosphorous mg/l 0.17 2.4 1.23 - -
Residual Chlorine mg/l <0.02 <0.02 <0.02 - -
Phosphate mg/l 0.52 7.3 3.77 - -

Total Organic Carbon mg/l 0.57 6.5 <0.02 - -
Phenols mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.0002 2
Extracted Organic
mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 - -
Halogenides
Volatile Aromatic <0.01 <0.01

mg/l <0.01 - -
Hydrocarbons
Selenium mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 - 0.04

Arsenic mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 0.01 0.00002
Silver mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 - 0.04
Tin mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 - -
Boron mg/l 4.3 4.01 3.36 - -
Barium mg/l <0.01 <0.01 0.06 0.05 6
Cadmium mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.0004 0.004
Lead mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.015 0.005
Mercury mg/l <0.001 <0.001 <0.001 - 0.002
Hexavalent Chromium mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 - -
Copper (Cu) mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.015 1.3

Table 4-3. Groundwater Sampling Results

Monitoring Parameter Unit Q3-2016 Q1-2017 Q3-2017 Dutch New
Standards Jersey
Standards
Sodium (Na) mg/l 5,638 4,870 6,599 - 50
Nickel mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.015 0.1
Zinc (Zn) mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 0.065 2
Manganese (Mn) mg/l 0.45 0.15 <0.01 - 0.05
Iron (Fe) mg/l 0.09 <0.01 <0.01 - 0.3
Volatile Halogenated
mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 - -
Hydrocarbons
Total Petroleum
mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 - -
Hydrocarbons
Pesticides mg/l <0.01 <0.01 <0.01 - -
Salinity % 20.2 20.1 15 - -
* Exceedance is highlighted in Red

Groundwater sampling results are found to be in compliance with the Dutch standards and New
Jersey Standards, except mainly for Sodium, and TDS. These higher levels are indicative of the hyper
saline nature of the aquifer (aquifer being a coastal sabkha aquifer) penetrated by the well.
The above findings with respect to groundwater quality are found to be consistent with those
reported for previous quarters.
In addition, Contractors appointed for the site wide infrastructure works and logistics are using
groundwater, extracted form boreholes drilled at the EX20 site, for site preparation works. Details of
the permit requirements and compliance status are discussed in Section 8.2. As required by permit
conditions, Contractor is getting periodic analysis of groundwater sample by an external laboratory.
Groundwater analysis results, available for the month of July 2017, are found to be in compliance
with DM standards and are in the same range as those listed in Table 4-3 above. Laboratory results
shall be compiled and attached as an appendix to the Q4 2017 EPR for DM-EPSS submission.
4.2 Conclusions
Groundwater is considered to be brackish with concentrations of TDS (> 3,000 mg/L) and EC (> 5,000
mg/L) due to the nature of the aquifer (coastal sabkha aquifer) which is usually hyper saline.
Sampling results are found to be below the Dutch and NJDEP standards for the other quality
parameters.

QA/QC measures adopted during sampling and analysis of groundwater are listed below:
 Special care was taken not to contaminate the sample such as storing sample in a secure
location to preclude conditions which could alter the properties of the sample.
 Appropriate purging of the well (prior to sample collection) until the pH, temperature and EC
and DO readings of groundwater are stabilised.

 Probes for in-situ monitoring were calibrated on site before sampling.

 Sampling bottles were prepared in the laboratory by addition of required sample
preservatives, so as to avoid handling of chemicals on site.
 The collected sample remained under the custody of the sampler until its transportation to
the laboratory for analysis.
 The sample collected was placed in ice box at 4±2 0C so as to protect from excess heat during
transportation from site to the laboratory.

5 Solid Waste Management
5.1 Data Collection Methodology
Data records for solid waste generation are maintained by EX20’s contractors through the
Environment and Sustainability Data Logs on a monthly basis. Solid Waste Management records
reported herein are based on the monthly Environment and Sustainability Data Logs as received via
EX20.
5.2 Results and Discussion

Solid waste generated from construction works can be broadly classified into non-hazardous waste
and hazardous waste.
5.2.1 Non-Hazardous Waste
The logged non-hazardous waste streams are classified as follows:
 General waste;
 Organic waste;
 Paper and cardboard waste;
 Steel and metal waste;
 Plastic waste;
 Concrete waste;
 Wood waste; and
 Glass waste.
The types and quantities of non-hazardous waste generated in Q3-2017 and cumulative waste
(generated since August 2015 till end of Q3-2017) are summarised in Table 5-1 below.

Table 5-1. Summary of Non-Hazardous Waste Generation

Waste Q3-2017 Cumulative Till end of Q3-2017 Mode of Disposal
Stream
Generated Recycled Generated Recycled
(Tons) (Tons) (Tons) (Tons)
Concrete 2,940 1,532 164,084 150,915 Reuse on site or

transported to BeAAH
recycling facility.
Disposed at the Al Bayadah
Landfill site.
Steel and 27.89 27.89 5,882.23 5,882.23 Recycle / Reuse (by BeAAH,
metals Al Aslah Metal Trading or
local traders)
Glass 0 0 0 0 -
Timber 417.04 307.44 678.41 412.75 Recycle/ Reuse (by Union

Paper Mill, BeAAH or NRI
Wastes) or Disposal (at Al
Qusais Landfill site.
Paper and 9.46 9.46 33.03 30.14 Recycle / Reuse (by Union
Cardboard Paper Mill, BeAAH and
IMDAAD)
Asphalt 0 0 45.00 0 Disposal at DM’s Landfill

site
Organic 141.69 0 459.68 0 Disposal at DM’s Landfill

sites (at Al Ain Landfill site,
Bayadah, Al Muhisana,
DWTC Jebel Ali and
Sonapur Landfill site).
Plastic 4.65 4.65 8.37 8.37 Recycle / Reuse (by Union
Paper Mill, BeAAH and
IMDAAD)
General 1,648.00 0 3,976.25 0 Disposal at DM’s Landfill

sites (at Al Bayadah, Al
Muhisana, Al Qusais,
Averda, DWTC Jebel Ali and
Sonapur Landfill sites.
Total 5,188.73 1,881.4 175,167.0 157,248.5

Almost half of the concrete waste generated on site has been reused for construction of access
roads and platforms or sent to the BeAAH recycling facility (approximately 52% of the concrete
waste generated is reused on site or offsite for the period Q3-2017 which is comparatively less than
the % reuse in previous quarters). The rest of the concrete waste generated was sent for disposal to
DM registered disposal facilities as listed in Table 5-1 above.
E-waste (mainly cartridges) generated is also being recorded on a monthly basis. The number of
cartridges generated during Q3-2017 was 168, all of which was collected by and sent to IMDAAD.
Waste generated on site is segregated at the point of generation and collected in designated bins
with proper labelling in compliance with “DM-EPSS Technical Guideline No. 12 - Waste
Minimisation” and in line with recently approved programme CWMP. Control/ mitigation measures
as proposed in the approved 2014 EIA report have been adequately implemented at the site. Figure
5-1 and Figure 5-2 depict waste segregation practices at the various construction or work areas
across the project site and at site offices. Waste collected on the site is transported to off-site
recycling and disposal facilities using DM approved waste service providers.
Figure 5-1. Waste Segregation at Expo Project Site

Figure 5-2. Waste Segregation at Construction Site and at Site Offices
Figure 5-3. Covered Waste Skips during Transportation
5.2.2 Hazardous Waste

Hazardous waste streams have been classified for the monthly EPR through “Environment and
Sustainability Data Logs” as follows:
 Hazardous (Oil Based)
 Hazardous (Water Based)
 Hazardous (Solid)
 Hazardous (Others, if any)
Hazardous waste generation from various contractors during Q3-2017 and cumulative waste
(generated since August 2015 till end of Q3-2017) are summarised in Table 5-2.
Table 5-2. Summary of Hazardous Waste Generation

Q3-2017 Cumulative Till Q3-2017
Waste Generated Recycled Generated Recycled Mode of Disposal
Stream
(Tonnes) (Tonnes) (Tonnes) (Tonnes)
Hazardous -
0 0 15.91 15.91
(Oil Based)
Hazardous -
(Water 0 0 0 0
Based)
Hazardous -
0 0 1.52 0
(Solid)
Quantity reported is for

Hazardous empty bucket/ cans which
(Others, if 0.72 0 1.37 0 were collected by the onsite
any) subcontractor for storage in
their area for future disposal.
Total 0.72 0 18.80 15.91

Monthly Environment and Sustainability Data Logs were checked for data entry, unit conversion and
formula used, prior to analysis and reporting in the quarterly EPR.
Any errors and/or data gaps were communicated back to contractors for correction and re-
submission.

6 Wastewater and Sewage Management
EX20’s contractors are maintaining data records on wastewater generation and disposal on a daily
basis and recording the monthly performance through the Environment and Sustainability Data Logs.
Wastewater Management records reported herein are based on the monthly Environment and
Sustainability Data Logs as received via EX20 (PMC).
6.2 Results and Discussion

The wastewater generated on site is categorised into:
 Sewage/Black Water;
 Grey Water;
 Dewatered Water;
 Condensate; and
 Blowdown.
The only wastewater stream that is recorded for Q3-2017 is sewage/ black water which is
transported to Jebel Ali Sewage Treatment Plant (STP) and Dubai Sports City STP. Table 6-1 provides
a summary of the types and quantities of wastewater generated and disposed during Q3-2017 and
the cumulative wastewater (generated since August 2015 till end of Q3-2017).
Table 6-1. Summary of Wastewater Generation and Disposal

Waste Stream Generated Disposed Generated Disposed Mode of Disposal
(m3) (m3) (m3) (m3)
Transported to Jebel Ali

Sewage/ Black
16,630.93 16,630.93 39,598.53 39,598.53 STP, Dubai Sports City STP
Water
and DACC DLS STP
Grey water 0 0 47.3 47.3 -
Dewatered -
0 0 0 0
Water
Condensate 0 0 415.80 415.80 -
Blowdown 0 0 0 0 -
Total 16,630.93 16,630.93 40,061.63 40,061.63
In the absence of onsite sewage treatment facilities at the project site, for site contractors, sewage
generated from the contractors’ premises is stored in septic tanks located at the bottom of toilet
cabins in various rest areas on the site (Figure 6-1). Septic tanks are regularly emptied and sewage is
transported by DM-approved service providers to Jebel Ali and Dubai Sports City STP.

An on-site temporary STP, based on the moving bed biofilm (MBBR) technology (Figure 6-2), has
been installed at site for the treatment of the sewage generated from the Expo programme site
campus/ office. Operation of the temporary STP has however ceased since May 2017.
Temporary shutdown of STP has been formally communicated to DM (Letter reference No.
EXPO/DM/RN/2017/02).
Based on the third party investigation of the STP performance following deficiencies were reported:
 The level of nitrogen flow in the incoming sewage is exceeding the design capacity of the
STP.
 Oil and grease concentration in the incoming sewage is reported to be high because of the
absence of grease trap which is ideally required to filter the oil and grease from the
cafeteria.
 Since there is no reuse of TSE at the site during Fridays, constant input flow to the STP is
disturbed.
Recommendations made by the third party investigator includes following:
 Installation of a grease trap which will filter the oil and grease from the cafeteria and a
buffer tank to keep a constant input flow to the STP.
 Provide additional tanks and related systems to control the flow and reduce the level of
nitrogen in the input to the STP.
Until the above actions are properly assessed and implemented in the near future, the sewage
generated from the programme site campus is currently transported to Jebel Ali STP for treatment
through IMDAAD, and thus the current status of the STP is in compliance with the DM requirements.
The quantities of TSE reused at site and slurry sludge disposed to IMDAAD STP till the end of Q3-
2017 are reported in Table 6-2.
Table 6-2. Performance of Onsite Temporary STP

Waste Stream Generated Disposed Generated Disposed Mode of Disposal
(m3) (m3) (m3) (m3)
Reused at site for

Treated Sewage Irrigation works, since
0 0 3,252 1,194
Effluent December-2016 until
May-2017
Transported to Jebel Ali

Slurry Sludge 0 0 1,309 1,309
STP

Figure 6-1. On-Site Holding Tank for Sewage and Septic Tank
Figure 6-2. Temporary STP near Site Office (Currently not in Operation)

Any errors and/or data gaps were communicated back to contractors for correction and re-
submission.

7 Dangerous Goods Management
Data records on dangerous goods consumption are maintained by EX20’s contractors through the
Environment and Sustainability Data Logs on a monthly basis and the records reported herein are
based on the monthly Environment and Sustainability Data Logs as received via EX20.
7.2 Results and Discussions

Dangerous goods used by the contractors during Q3-2017 are categorized under two main types,
fuels and chemicals. The common names of these dangerous goods along with their respective
storage methods, adopted by the contractors, are presented in Table 7-1.
Table 7-1. On-Site Storage Method of Dangerous Goods
Type of Dangerous Good Common Name of Dangerous Good Actual Containment On-Site
Fuels Diesel (used as fuel for onsite Fuel tanks with double skin
generator and construction related protection and proper drip
equipment and machinery) tray underneath or adequate
spill control measures such as
Biodiesel (used as fuel for onsite bunded impervious area with
generator) spill kits.
Petrol (used as fuel for onsite
vehicles)
Chemicals Visga 100 (used as hydraulic oil) Chemicals/ hazardous
materials are contained in
Paint, Thinner, emulsifier, Hardener, drums, which are placed on
etc. (used for painting works) drip trays (secondary
Silicone Sealant (used for joints containment) and stored in
sealing) chemical/ hazardous materials
storage area, with a capacity
Sodamco RBE Bitu emulsion (used of 110%.
for water proofing)
Bondo Lightweight body filler
The fuel types used by site contractors include diesel, biodiesel and petrol for Q3-2017 as supplied
by local suppliers such as Byrne Equipment Rental. Fuel is generally used in site vehicles and
equipment, power generators and operation of other site equipment. A breakdown of the fuel
consumption records is provided in Table 7-2.

Table 7-2. Fuel Consumption by Type

Type of Fuel Consumption (Litres)
Q3-2017 (Litres) Cumulative Till Q3-2017 (Litres)
Diesel 2,928,449 12,876,674

Petrol 25,672 142,373
Biodiesel 309,442 411,520
Figure 7-1, Figure 7-2 and Figure 7-3 show consumption trends for diesel, biodiesel and petrol,
respectively.
Figure 7-1. Diesel Consumed On-site
Diesel Consumptions (Litres)

1,200,000
1,000,000
800,000
600,000
400,000
200,000
Figure 7-2. Biodiesel Consumed On-Site
BioDiesel Consumptions (Litres)

140,000
120,000
100,000
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
0
Jun-17
Jul-16
Jul-17
Jun-16
Apr-17
Dec-16
Nov-15
Apr-16
May-16
Nov-16
Feb-17
May-17
Aug-15
Dec-15
Aug-16
Aug-17
Sep-15
Jan-16
Feb-16
Mar-16
Sep-16
Jan-17
Mar-17
Sep-17
Oct-15
Oct-16

Figure 7-3. Petrol Consumed On-Site
Petrol Consumptions (Litres)

30,000
25,000
20,000
15,000
10,000
5,000
Proper segregation and containment measures for onsite storage and handling of dangerous goods
are implemented by contractors as shown in Figure 7-4 to Figure 7-6.
Figure 7-4. On-site Storages for Diesel and Bitumen
Figure 7-5. Fuel Refuelling Operations (Staff Bus and Onsite Vehicle)

Figure 7-6. Chemical Stores with Designated Storage Areas for Various Chemicals
Emergency control measures such as fire extinguishers, spill kits, etc. are provided in all areas where
dangerous goods are stored, used or handled (refer to Figure 7-7).
Figure 7-7. Equipment for Emergency Response
Fuel consumption records have been further used to quantify emissions of criteria pollutants to the
atmosphere. Emissions have been estimated using the Tier 1 default approach for Non-Road Mobile
Sources and Machinery3 published by the European Environment Agency. Tier 1 method is used
where for the broad categories of fuel type and broad engine type (two-stroke or four-stroke),
where the exact composition of fuel used and details of the vehicle (such as vehicle type, model no,
make, efficiency, etc.) are not known.
Emissions are calculated using the following formula:
Where:
EF pollutant the emission factor for a particular pollutant (refer to Table 7-3)
FC fuel type Fuel Consumption for particular type of fuel
E pollutant Emission of specified pollutant

Tier 1 emission factors used for estimation for off-road machinery and the emissions from fuel
consumption are shown in Table 7-3.
Table 7-3. Emission Quantities Based on Fuel Consumption

Pollutant Emissions (Tonnes)
CO 43.66 201.15
NOx 88.90 363.87
PM10 5.65 23.12
SO2 0.07 0.28

Any errors and/or data gaps were communicated back to the contractors for correction and re-
submission.
3
EMEP/EEA Emission Inventory Guidebook 2013

8 Water Consumption
The water requirement at site for construction works is met by procuring water from external
agencies such as DEWA, TSE from Contractors’ other facilities (e.g. labor camps) and other
groundwater supplying agencies. Water consumption records are maintained on a daily basis by
EX20’s contractors and monthly records are maintained through the Environment and Sustainability
Data Logs. Water management records reported herewith are based on the monthly Environment
and Sustainability Data Logs as received via EX20.
8.2 Results and Discussions

The water being used by site contractors is categorised as potable water, groundwater and TSE from
sources external to the Expo 2020 Dubai® programme site. Quantities of water consumed by type
and source are provided in Table 8-1.
Table 8-1. Water Consumption by Type

Water Consumption Consumption (m3)
Q3-2017 (m3) Cumulative Till Q3-2017 (m3)
Groundwater 70,008 366,200
Potable Water (from DEWA) 41,970 109,944
TSE 0 6,157
Groundwater is sourced from external dewatering activities and transported to the programme site
by third party service providers to be used mainly for dust suppression and onsite construction
works.
Furthermore, contractors appointed for the site wide infrastructure works and logistics works have
drilled boreholes at site to use the groundwater in road levelling and soil compaction works. These
contractors have obtained prior approval from DM for the dewatering works and have
subcontracted the drilling works to a DM registered drilling company. The necessary permits for use
of groundwater have been obtained from DM’s Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS)
department.
The contractor assigned for construction of site wide logistics is operating an STP at its labor camp
which serves its labour camp located outside the project boundaries. TSE from the labor camp’s STP
is reused at the project site for dust suppression and compaction works.
Third party laboratory analysis has been carried out for potable water and groundwater to ensure
that the water quality is complying with the stipulated DM standards. All related laboratory testing
reports shall be attached as an appendix to the Q4 2017 EPR for DM-EPSS submission.
Water consumption trends are shown in Figure 8-1.

Figure 8-1. Water Consumption
Water Consumptions (m3)

35000
30000
25000
20000
15000
10000
5000
0
Jul-16
Jul-17
Jun-16
Jun-17
Aug-15
Nov-15
Dec-15
Apr-16
May-16
Aug-16
Nov-16
Dec-16
Apr-17
May-17
Aug-17
Sep-15
Jan-16
Feb-16
Mar-16
Sep-16
Jan-17
Feb-17
Mar-17
Sep-17
Oct-15
Oct-16
Groundwater Potable Water TSE Others
Water procured from external agencies is stored on site (as shown in Figure 8-2) and used for dust
suppression (Figure 8-3), construction works and potable use.
Figure 8-2. Potable Water Transport and Storage at Site
Figure 8-3. Dust Suppression at Site

Figure 8-4. Drinking Water Arrangements at Site

Any errors/ missing information were communicated back to the contractors for correction ad re-
submission.

9 Terrestrial Ecology
Terrestrial ecological data reported in the previous EPRs are still valid for this Q3-2017 report. Based
on the previous quarterly reports, the following was concluded:
 Due to significant modifications at the project site, by construction-related activities and
grazing by domestic livestock, in past years (prior to the Expo 2020 Dubai® programme) the
site supports limited flora.
 Fauna observed at site is reported to be common to UAE except for a small resident group of
Mountain Gazelles, which is assumed to be moving between the project site and
neighbouring DWC site through the fence. No Mountain Gazelles have been observed on-
site since early 2016 and it can be deduced that they have migrated outside the site
boundaries.
 To preserve floral species, the Urban Planning Design Consultant has put a tree preservation
report describing control measures to be adopted during the construction phase.
 Based on consultations with DM, it was recommended not to promote or preserve Ghoeif
trees (Prosopis juliflora) due to their invasive nature and competition in desert forests with
the national Ghaf trees.
 AECOM recommended that the majority of the remaining existing trees and shrubs, which
are found to be neither native nor in a healthy state (due to lack of irrigation), are not to be
considered as potential asset or plant stock for the event. These species however may be
included in the planting palette for the landscape design.
The EX20 programme scope also includes design, build, maintenance and operation of a plant
nursery facility (hereafter referred to as EX20 Nursery), towards the South-West side of Expo 2020
Dubai® programme boundary, so as to provide grown plant materials to EX20 contractors during the
programme’s construction and operations stages. The EX20 Nursery contractor has appointed a DM-
registered third party consultant to carry out the trapping and relocation of reptiles and small
mammals from the EX20 Nursery project site with an objective to minimise impacts to the existing
fauna within the proposed nursery boundaries.
The Consultant’s team mobilised for the trapping program on August 21, 2017 with a targeted
completion of relocation works within 24 hours period. Key activities carried out by the Consultant’s
team are as listed below and a detailed report has been submitted to the DM’s NRCS department via
EX20:
 Capturing diurnal and nocturnal reptile species, such as lizards and geckos, by hand during a
site walkover and later released into the selected receptor locations; and
 Trapping of small mammals using Sherman traps, bucket traps and nocturnal traps, followed
by their release into the selected receptor locations.
As instructed by the NRCS inspector, captured species were released to a receptor location, located
along the periphery of the Expo site and the E77 road, outside the site boundaries as these locations
were identified as hosting similar flora and fauna species.
A total of six animals were captured during the program. When assessed against the International
Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List and the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD)
Classification, the status of all captured species is either ‘Least Concern’ or has not been assessed.
This indicates that the species present on site are considered common species with wide ranges and
there is no immediate threat to their population.

In addition, visual assessment of terrestrial ecology is continuously being carried out by EX20 and the
site contractors as part of daily inspections. Further site assessment is also carried out by ELARD’s
representative as part of the field visits for monitoring works every quarter.
During the Q3-2017, Contractors have reported siting of certain species of fauna in or around the
site (Figure 9-1). Details of such observations and actions taken by EX20 are summarized in Table 9-
1.

Figure 9-1. Photographs of Faunal Species Documented by EX20 and Site Contractors
Arabian Red Fox Dhub Lizard
Snake in Manhole Phrynocephalus arabicus
Gerbilis cheesmani Acanthodactylus schmidti

Table 9-1. Summary of Ecological Observations Reported for Q3-2017

Date and
No Reported Observation Immediate Action Preventive Actions
Reference No
Terrestrial February 20, Habitats of reptiles and Communicated to EX20 and to A total of 10 animals, including the Arabian Toad-
Ecology 2017 small mammals were NRCS headed Agama, the Fringe-toed lizard, and the
observed near the new Cheeseman’s gerbil were captured and later
access road linking E77 to released into suitable receptor locations by an
the Expo 2020 Project site. approved Consultant.
April 6, 2017 A snake was found in one of EX20 was immediately informed By the time the NRCS inspector arrived, the snake
the manholes. and who in turn communicated has disappeared. The NRCS inspector assessed the
to the NRCS inspector and till the location but nothing was found. No snakes have
arrival of EX20 representative the been observed since then.
snake was left undisturbed.
July 18, 2017 An Arabian red fox was Immediately communicated to Contractor’s staff was instructed, using pictorial
spotted on the Expo 2020 EX20 and in the meantime the pamphlets, for actions to be taken in case any
site at night near one of the red fox was left undisturbed. additional fauna is observed while working on site.
contractor’s offices.
July 31, 2017 A Dhub Lizard was observed EX20 was immediately informed As the Dhub was very close to the project
during road maintenance and who in turn communicated boundary, by the time EX20 representatives
works. to the NRCS inspector. The Dhub arrived, the lizard exited the site. It is expected
was left undisturbed until arrival that it may have found the way underneath the
of NRCS inspector. site fence. An awareness poster has been
communicated to all contractors and consultants
about the same reminding of the proper
procedures to follow when encountering
endangered species on site.

10 Incident Records
EX20 has developed and implemented a system, Credit 360 (CR360) for notifying and reporting
incidents to EX20. This online system allows for proper logging of incident investigations and ensures
that the corrective and preventive actions are implemented to prevent incident recurrence.
A summary of the incidents reported for the Q3-2017 is provided in Table 10-1 and detailed incident
investigation reports shall be attached as an appendix along with the half-yearly EPR for DM-EPSS
submission (Q4-2017 EPR).

Table 10-1. Summary of Incidents/ Observations Reported for Q3-2017

Date and
No Incident Details/ Observations Immediate Action Preventive Actions
Reference No
Solid Waste No incident reported for Q3-2017.

Management
Wastewater August 9, Sewage water overflow from the manhole in A sewage tanker was immediately The root cause of the incident was
and Sewage 2017 the car park of the EX20 Campus because called to empty the holding tank found to be the late arrival of the waste
Management the STP holding tank was full. and the area was cleaned. Since service provider. A formal meeting with
Ref No E5-F-
16/V1 the car park is made from hard waste service providers to be arranged
asphalt ground surface, the in order to avoid such delays in future.
wastewater stayed at the surface
and rapidly evaporated. There was
no infiltration of the wastewater
into the soil or groundwater, and
thus no contamination on any
underground surface.
September 11, A concrete truck, belonging to one of the Cleaning action was immediately Ensure concrete trucks are parked in
2017 infrastructure contractors, washed its implemented. pre-cast yard close to the washing
remaining concrete directly on the open facility;
Ref No
643820283 ground instead of using the designated
Keep vigilant eye on concrete truck
concrete washing areas established on the
especially after finishing the concreting
programme. This resulted in minor
and leaving the site.
contamination of soil due to discharged
wastewater. Training programs should cover
requirement of concrete washing in
designated areas only and should
describe disciplinary actions in case of
violations.

Date and
Reference No
Dangerous July 26, 2017 An excavator broke down and could not be The spill was immediately cleaned Drip tray of sufficient size to be
Goods Ref No moved to the designated maintenance area and the contaminated soil was provided under the equipment's.
Management 621354916 so the maintenance team tried to remove collected and stored as hazardous Spill kit to be provided at areas where
some parts and replace them at the site, waste for further disposal in such work is going on to deal with any
while doing so a minor oil spill compliance with the Hazardous possible accidental spillage
(approximately 2 litres) occurred on the Waste Management procedure.
ground. Though the maintenance team Regular Tool Box Talks to be conducted
installed a plastic sheet and a drip tray prior for the maintenance staffs.
to the start of work, but those were not
installed properly and thus caused oil spill
reaching the ground.
July 30, 2017 Minor damage to a drum occurred while The bitumen substance and Regular trainings on handling,
Ref No shifting two drums of Bitumen (220 litres contaminated soil was immediately transportation and usage of dangerous
620726293 each), due to the vehicle hitting the speed cleaned and collected in heavy goods (i.e. COSHH materials).
hump, causing releasing of approximately 70 duty plastic bags for further
litres of the Bitumen on the site access road. disposal in compliance with the
Hazardous Waste Management
procedure.
August 9, During the weekly inspection bitumen The damaged bucket was Regular trainings on handling,
2017 (approximately 0.5 litres) was found spilled, immediately moved to the nearby transportation and usage of dangerous
Ref No E5-F- near to the chemical storage area, from a bunded chemical storage area .The goods (i.e. COSHH materials).
16/V1 damaged plastic open bucket. spilled bitumen, damaged bucket
Ensure entry to chemical storage area is
and contaminated soil was cleared
regulated and issuance of materials is
and disposed in to hazardous
controlled and monitored.
waste skip.

Date and
Reference No
August 15, An excavator engine caught fire, resulting The fire was extinguished Ensure regular maintenance of
2017 into the damage of hydraulic hoses and thus immediately by the operator. The equipment and machinery.
Ref No releasing firefighting water and hydraulic oil spill and contaminated soil were
624013165 on to the ground. cleaned, placed in a heavy-duty
plastic bag, and stored at the
hazardous waste storage area for
further disposal as per Hazardous
Waste management procedures.
The contaminated soil weighed
approximately 20 kg.

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Monitoring Sample collection and laboratory analysis

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1.1 Project Overview

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Table 1-1. List of On-Site Contractors

1 -- ENOVA Programme Campus Facilites Yvette Nolasco February-2016

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Table 1-1. List of On-Site Contractors

7 -- Emirates Electrical Construction Works for Ranjith Ashley January-2017

12 Khansaheb Civil Construction of Site Wide Logistics Jijo Jose February-2017

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Table 1-1. List of On-Site Contractors

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1.2 Scope of Environment Performance Report

1.3 HSE Measures

1.4 Report Structure

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Table 1-2. List of ELARD Subcontractors

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Table 1-3. Q3-2017 EPR Structure and Reporting Approach

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Table 1-3. Q3-2017 EPR Structure and Reporting Approach

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Table 2-1. AAQ Monitoring Locations and Schedule

AN1 24°58'12.1" N Inside, near North-West 28-08-2017 10.41 am to

AN2 24°57'22.3" N Inside, near South-West 27-08-2017 09.01 am to

AN3 24°57'05.9" N Inside, near South-East Corner 22-08-2017 11.54 am to

AN4 24°57'46.0" N Inside, near North-East Corner 21-08-2017 11.18 am to

AN5 24°58'15.1" N Outside, South of Dubai 23-08-2017 17.21 pm to

Figure 2-1. AAQ and Noise Monitoring Locations

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Table 2-2. Reference Methods for AAQ Monitoring

PM10 Gravimetric Filter Technique EN 12341:2014 and EN 14907:2005

SO2 Passive Sampling EUR 20860 EN

NO2 Passive Sampling EUR 20860 EN

O3 Passive Sampling EUR 21754 EN

CO Direct Instrument Method BS EN 60079

BTEX Absorbing Tubes EPA Method TO-17 and/or NIOSH 2549

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Figure 2-2. AAQ Monitoring Equipment

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Table 2-3. AAQ Monitoring Equipment Details

2.2 Monitoring Results

Figure 2-3. AAQ Quarterly Monitoring Trends

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Figure 2-4. AAQ Quarterly Monitoring Trends

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Table 2-4. AAQ Monitoring Results for Criteria Pollutants

4 Ozone (O3) 120 - 8 Hrs 84.7 82.6 81.8 76.9 88.3