Social Performance

 Mosquito Control

ArchSD urged all project officers, including consultants, to manage the mosquito control effectively at construction sites and SIMAR (Systematic Identification of Maintenance Responsibilities of Slopes ) slopes. Additionally, Routine Inspection Checklists have been developed to facilitate routine site inspections on mosquito control by site supervisory staff.

Following the our practices in 2004, ArchSD continued conducting the same independent audit checks in 2005 in order to verify the effectiveness of anti-mosquito measures adopted under the prevailing site conditions provided by the contractors.

 
 
Removal of blockage at surface channel on site   Fogging spray at site hoarding area   Inspection of manholes by ArchSD staff
         
 
 
Slope inspection by ArchSD staff   Larvicides spray at surface drainage on slope   Mosquito repellent for site personnel

 

 

  

Red Imported Fire Ants

Regarding the controls for spreading Red Imported Fire Ants (RIFA) in Hong Kong , ArchSD has established a reporting system to ETWB for the eradication of RIFA at construction site. We have also prepared the "Particular Specifications for Treatment Services on Red Imported Fire Ants" to tackle RIFA in ArchSD projects, in particular for those with landscaped area. We also collaborate closely with the specialists employed in the pest industry.
Numerous RIFA mounds found in landscaped area