CONTENTS

Preface o MessagefromSCAL o MessagefromPUB 1.ImportanceofEffectiveEarthControlMeasure(ECM) 2.RolesofConstructionIndustry 3.ImplementationofanEffectiveECM a.ErosionControl b.SedimentControl c. Maintenance&Review 4.SubmissionRequirementsForECM 5.ChecklistofErosionandSedimentControl 6.Bad&GoodPracticesatConstructionSites 7.LegislationandCodeofPractice 8.ListingofECMProducts,ServicesandTechnology Providers Annexes Annex1 RolesofConstructionIndustry Annex2 SampleSpecificationsandItemisedBQforECM Annex3 SchematicDrawingforECMatConstructionSites Annex4TSSSamples(50mg/l)

Preface

MessagefromSCAL:
The Singapore Contractors Association is pleased to collaboratewiththekeypartnersoftheindustryincluding PUB to promote good environmental practice to keep Singaporeswatercatchmentsclean. SCAL urges contractors to take earth control measures and prevent silty discharge from construction activities andhopethatwiththisguidebook,contractorscanhelpto minimizeandpreventupstreampollution. We urge all to conserve and value our scarce water resourceandworktogethertoimprovethequalityofwater tobeenjoyedbyeverybody.

DesmondHill President SingaporeContractorsAssociationLtd

MessagefromPUB:
Thisguidebookistheresultofajointeffortbetweenthe Singapore Contractors Association Ltd (SCAL) and the PUB.WeareverygratefultotheAssociationforitsactive participationinthispublication.Mysincerethankstothe PresidentandCouncilMembersofSCAL,andmembers who have contributed towards the publication of this guidebook. Wenowhavebeautifulandcleanwaterwaysthatwecan be proud of. Everyone of us plays a part inkeeping our waters clean. As contractors, your role is important. Throughthesimpleandconsciousactofcontrollingearth and silt washdowns, you can prevent your site from becoming a source of muddy waters that taint our waterways.
rd Thisguidebookisthe3 editionandcontainsanupdated siltandearthcontrolmeasuresthatconstructionindustry hastoimplementateveryconstructionsitetoachievethe regulateddischargestandard.

We hope that you will find this guidebook useful. And together,wemustdoourparttoensurethatourbeautiful waterwaysandriversremaincleanandclearatalltime. Withbestwishes, TanNguanSen Director,Catchment&WaterwaysDepartment PublicUtilitiesBoard

1. ImportanceofEffectiveEarthControl Measures(ECM)

Singaporeiswellrespectedforourcleanandgreenenvironmentaswellas ourresourcefulnessinharnessingourscarcewaterresources. Overtheyears,wehavespentmuchefforttocleanupandbeautifyour rivers&waterways.Thishasresultedinthecleanandaestheticwaterways, likeSingaporeRiverandKallangBasinwhichSingaporeansenjoytoday.

SingaporeRiver

SungeiSembawang

SungeiApiApi

Whileourriversandwaterwaysarecleanmostofthetime,westillseethemturn brownduringandafterarain.Thesiltybrownwaterisspoilingourproudimageof agreenandcleanSingapore. Moreimportantly,thesiltywaterishamperingourefforttomakeeverydropcounts asthesiltwillmakeitmoredifficultandcostlytotreat.Overthenext1to3years, moreofourwaterwayswillbedammeduptoincreaseSingapore'srobustnessin waterresources.By2008,abarragewillbebuiltacrossMarina Channelwhichwill impoundwaterfrom5majorurbanrivercatchments.

Togetherwecandefinitelydomoreandbettertoimprovethequalityofthe stormrunoffsdischargingintoourwaterways.

Whatcausestherivertoturnbrown?
Silt and sediment control is a key element in our water resources management strategy. Sediments introduced into our rivers cause environmental pollution and increase flood risk and turn our river water brown.Sedimentscanremainsuspendedforaverylongtime. The major source of sediments is from construction sites. Construction activities disturb existing ground cover and vegetation, and expose much baresurfaces.

(Forfullerdetail,pleaserefertoECMwebsite:www.pub.gov.sg/ECM)

2.RolesofConstructionIndustry
Note:Theearthcontrolmeasure(ECM)ismeantforthecontrolofsiltydischarge duetorainwater.Otherwastewater(slurrywater,bentoniteetc)dueto constructionactivitiessuchaspilingortunnelingworkshouldbeseparatelytreated

(A)Contractor
TherolesofContractorduringthewholedurationofatypicalprojectdevelopment processaresummarizedinthetablebelow:
1.EngageQECPfordetailedECM(seeschematicdrawinginAnnex3) 2.Provideinformationontopography,soil,constructionworkandschedule,site facilities,etctoQECP 3.SubmitECMplanpreparedandendorsedbybothQECPandContractorto PUBtogetherwithanapplicationforClearanceCertificatetocommence earthworks 4.ObtainClearanceCertificatetocommenceearthworksfromPUB 5.EngageECOortrainedpersoninECM Before Commencementof 6.ImplementQECPsendorsedECMplanbeforecommencementofworks works a.ErosionControl 1)Minimiseexposureofbaresurfacebypavingup,erosioncontrolblanketsor schedulingworksinphases,etc b.SedimentControl 1)perimetersiltfence 2)perimetercutoffdrains 3)silttrap 4)storagetanks/ponds 5)treatmentsystemetc

1.MonitorandMaintaintheECMtoensureeffectiveness 2.EngageQECPto: a)SetupsitemonitoringandmanagementsystemforECM b)reviewintandemwithprogressofworksandimplementtherevisedECM accordingly 3.SubmitweeklyreportsofECMatsitetoQECP 4.providecontinuousmonitoringandrecordingsystematdischargepointbefore publicdrain 5.coveruptheactiveworksurfaceswithcanvassheetduringrainorattheendof theworkday 6.MakeavailabletoPUBOfficersatalltimesofvisitsthefollowings: i.QECPsendorsedECMplan(latestrevision) ii.RecordsofinspectionsbyQECPandECO iii.Continuousrecord

During Construction

BeforeCompletion

1.Provide/establishfinishingsurfaces(closeturfing,concretepaving,road surfacesetc) 2.ObtainQECPsapprovalbeforeECMisremoved

(B)DeveloperandProfessional Eachsectoroftheconstructionindustryplaysacriticalroleinimplementing an effective earth control measures (ECM) at construction sites. Please refertoAnnex1forfullerdetailsoftheroles.Thekeyrolesaresummarised below:
(1)Developer/QP toincludesamplespecificationsanditemisedBQforECM(seeAnnex2)in tenderdocumentbeforecommencementofworks. (2)QECP toadvisedeveloper/QPandplan,designandmonitoreffectiveECM. *QECPQualifiedErosionControlProfessional

3.ImplementationofanEffectiveECM
Aneffectiveearthcontrolmeasure(ECM)mustcomprise2aspects: (a)ErosionControltominimisebareearthsurfaces (b)SedimentControltocontain,storageandtreatsiltsediments and shall comply with Clause 6.3 of the Code of Practice on Surface Water Drainage(SeeChapter7)

(A)ErosionControl
Itismucheasierandmorecosteffectivetopreventerosionthantotrapsediments aftererosionhastakenplace.Withproperplanning,asiteshouldnothavemore than0.1haofbaresurfaceatanyonetime. ThefollowingaresomegoodECMmanagementpracticestominimiseerosionby ensuringminimumbareearthsurfacesatalltime: Schedulingofworks: 1 2 3 toproperlysequenceandscheduletheearthworks/demolition/ constructionworksinstagesandprogressivelytominimisebaresurfaces. tominimisesitedisturbancebykeepingsiteclearanceworkstoaminimum byretainingasmuchoftheexistingvegetationaspossible. toestablishfinalsurface(bycloseturfing,concretepaving,roadsurfaces etc)immediately.

Nobaresurfaces: 1 2 3 4 5 topaveupthebaresurfacesandallconstructionaccessbyconcreteor milledwasteorothersuitablematerials. toprotectthebareslopesbycloseturfing,cementitiousspray/groutingor erosioncontrolblanket. toprotecttheearthstockpilesbyerosioncontrolblanket. tocoveruptheactiveworksurfacesbycanvassheetduringrainorbefore workstopattheendofworkday. toturfupthebaresurfacesimmediatelyinanearthwork/demolitionworkif thereisnosubsequentconstructionactivities.

(B)SedimentControl
Afterachievingminimumbareearthsurfaces,sedimentcontrolfacilitiesmustbe putinplacetocapturethesedimentswasheddownfromtheconstructionsites. Someofthesesedimentcontrolmeasuresandfacilitieswhichmustbeinplace beforetheworksstartshallincludethefollowing: Containment: 1 2 toprovideconcretelinedcutoffdrains(minimumC7precastchannel) alongtheperimeteroftheconstructionsites. toprovidesiltfenceproperlyinstalledandembeddedontothegroundalong theperimetercutoffdrains(betweentheconstructionsiteandthecutoff drains).

Storage: 1 toprovidesedimentationbasinsofadequatesizeandsufficientnumbers alongtheperimetercutoffdrainsandbeforethedischargepointsinto publicdrain. toprovidestoragetank,reservoirofadequatesizeandsufficientnumbers totemporarilystore/containrainwaterbeforetreatment.

Treatment: 1 toprovidetreatmentunitsorcoagulantunitstotreatsiltywaterbefore dischargeintopublicdrain.

(C) Maintenanceand Review

1 2 tomaintainallerosionandsedimentationcontrolfacilitiestoensure effectivenessatalltime. toreviewECMregularlyastheworkprogresses.

4.SubmissionRequirementsforECM
Note:Theearthcontrolmeasure(ECM)ismeantforthecontrolofsiltydischarge duetorainwater.Otherwastewater(slurrywater,bentoniteetc)dueto constructionactivitiessuchaspilingortunnelingworkshouldbe separatelytreated

(A)DuringPlanningStage
Theowner/developershouldtakenoteofthestandardclausefortheECMrequirement beforeobtainingDCclearance/approval

EarthControlMeasures:Effectiveerosionandsedimentcontrolmeasuresshallbe
providedbythedeveloper/ownerandtheQPshalladvisehisdeveloper/ownerto providesucheffectivemeasuresandfacilitieswithinputsfromQualifiedErosionControl Professional(includingsitemanagementsystemandperimetercutoffdrain,silttraps, storageponds,treatmentplants,etc)toensurecleandischargethatcomplieswiththe statutoryrequirement.Theproposederosionandsedimentcontrolmeasuresshallbe submittedbyaQualifiedErosionControlProfessional(QECP)toPublicUtilitiesBoardfor approvalbeforecommencementofworks.Allaffectedwatercoursesshallbedesiltedand cleareduntilcompletionofwork.Forreference,theinformationcanbefoundinthe websitehttp://www.pub.gov.sg/ECM.

(B)Beforecommencementofwork
TheContractorshallapplyforaClearanceCertificatetocommenceworks(whichwill requireECM)togetherwiththeproposederosionandsedimentcontrolmeasures (preparedandendorsedbyaQECP)toPUB. TheearthcontrolmeasuresshallcomplywiththerequirementsstipulatedinClause6.3of theCodeofPracticeonSurfaceWaterDrainage(PostedatPUBwebsiteaddress http://www.pub.gov.sg/downloads/PR6.aspx).

(C)DuringConstructionStage
TheContractorshallsubmittheECMproposaldulyendorsedbyhisQECP toPUBandcarboncopiedtotheowner/developerasfollows: 1 BeforeWorkCommencestosubmittheECMproposalindicating that: a minimumbaresurfaceswillbeensuredaccordingtothe constructionactivitiesineachphase. b effectivesedimentcontrolfacilities(Includingstorageand treatmentfacilities)willbeimplemented c asystemofECMasindicatedin(a)and(b)abovewillbein placebeforeworkcommence d ClearanceCertificate(See(B)above)tocommence earthworksisobtained 2 DuringWorktoreviseandresubmittheECMproposalsaccording toeachphaseoftheconstructionactivitiesindicatingthat: a b c minimumbaresurfaceswillbeensuredaccordingtothe constructionactivitiesineachphase. effectivesedimentcontrolfacilities(Includingstorageand treatmentfacilities)willbeimplemented asystemofECMasindicatedinaandbabovewillberevised andputinplacetocontrolsiltydischargeforeachphase

3 UponWorkCompletiontoconfirmthatallthesiteactivitieshave beencompletedandtheECMcanberemoved.

(D)BeforeWorkCompletion

ThecontractorshallinformPUBthatECMwillberemovedbasedon QECPsrecommendation/approval.

5.ChecklistofErosionandSedimentControl
Note:Theearthcontrolmeasure(ECM)ismeantforthecontrolofsiltydischarge duetorainwater.Otherwastewater(slurrywater,bentoniteetc)dueto constructionactivitiessuchaspilingortunnelingworkshouldbeseparatelytreated

(A)ChecklistofErosionControl
Nobaresurfaces Toprotectbareslopesandstockpileswithcloseturfing orerosioncontrolblanketsorleanconcrete Toestablishfinalsurface/turfingquickly Tocoverupactiveworksurfacesbycanvassheetduring rainorbeforeworkstopattheendofworkday

Schedulingofworks Tominimisebareearthsurfacesto0.1haatanyonetime Tosequenceandscheduleearthworks/demolitionor constructionworksinstagesandprogressivelywith subsequentactivities Topaveupallconstructionaccessandbaresurfaceswith concrete,milledwaste,etc Tominimizesitedisturbancebykeepingsiteclearance workstoaminimumbyretainingasmuchoftheexisting vegetationaspossible. Toestablishfinalsurface/turfingquickly

(B)ChecklistofSedimentControl
Containment Toprovideperimeterlinedcutoffdrains Toprovideperimetersiltfencesalongperimetercutoff drains Toprovideturbiditycurtainforworkalongsiderivers& waterways Toprotectearthslopes/surfaceswithclosedturfing, milledwaste,concrete,erosioncontrolblankets, polythenesheetsorothersuitablematerials

Storage Toprovideadequatesizeandnumberofsedimentation sumpsorstoragetanksbeforetreatmentofsiltywater Toprovideadequatesizeandnumberofsedimentation sumpsorstoragetanksbeforedischargeandalongthe perimetercitoffdrain

Treatment Toprovidetreatmentunit/coagulantunittotreatsilty waterbeforedischarge Maintenance Tomaintainsedimentcontrolfacilitiesatleastoncea weekandaftereverystormevent

(C)RegularReview
ToreviewECMplanwithQECPaswork progresses ToremoveECMonlyattheendofworkandasadvisedby QECP

6.Bad&GoodPracticesatConstructionSites NOSiltyDischarge

6. Bad&GoodPracticesatconstructionsites

NOBARESURFACE

Withoutturfing

Withturfing

WithoutECB

WithECB

WithoutLeanConcrete

WithLeanconcrete

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6. Bad&GoodPracticesatconstructionsites

SiltFence&PerimeterDrain

Siltfencenotproperlyembedded resultingingapsbelowthefence & Siltfenceinstalledonthewrongside.It shouldbeinstalledtotrapthesiltfrom theworksite

Siltfencefirmlyembeddedinground andinstalledinbetweencutoffdrain andworksite

Listoftechnologyprovidersinchapter8

6. Bad&GoodPracticesatconstructionsites

SiltTrap

Inadequatesilttrapresultedinsilty waterdischargesontoadjacentpublic place

Silttrapproperlydesignedwiththe usageofpolymerblock&geotextiles. (note:sandorgranitechipasfilterisnot accepted)

Listoftechnologyprovidersinchapter8

6. Bad&GoodPracticesatconstructionsites

SiltyWaterTreatmentSystem

Listoftechnologyprovidersinchapter8

6. Bad&GoodPracticesatconstructionsites

TurbidityCurtain

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7.LegislationandCodeofPractices
Thefollowinglegislationandrequirementspertainingtothecontrolof erosionandsedimentarehighlighted:

THESEWERAGEANDDRAINAGEACT,CAP.294 Worksaffectingstormwaterdrainagesystem Section26(1)Nopersonshallcarryoutorcausetobecarried outanyworkswhichwillaffectanystormwaterdrainagesystem, drainordrainagereserve,directlyorindirectly,withoutobtaining inrespectofthoseworks,aclearancecertificateorapprovalofthe Board. Section 26(2) Where any work has been carried out in contravention of subsection 26(1), the Board may by Notice in writingrequirethepersonwhocarriedouttheworks,theowneror occupier of any premises in respect of which the works were carriedouttocarryoutsuchworksastheBoardthinksnecessary withinsuchtimeasmaybespecifiedintheNotice. Defaultincompliancewithnotice Section41(1) WhereapersononwhomaNoticeundersection 26isservedfailstocomplywiththenoticewithinthetime specifiedintheNotice,heshallbeguiltyof anoffenceandshallbe liableonconvictiontoafinenotexceeding$20,000.

SEWERAGEANDDRAINAGE(SURFACEWATER DRAINAGE)REGULATIONSREVISEDEDITION2001 Prohibitionofdischargeofsilt,etc.intostormwaterdrainage system Regulation4(1) Nopersonshalldischargeorcauseorpermitthe dischargeintothestormwaterdrainagesystemofTotal SuspendedSolidsinconcentrationsgreaterthan50milligrams perlitreofthedischarge. Regulation4(2)Everypersoncarryingoutearthworksor constructionworksshallcomplywiththeCodeofPracticeand inparticularwiththefollowingrequirements: a) b) c) d) e) earthcontrolmeasuresshallbeprovidedandmaintainedin accordancewiththeCodeofPractice runoffwithin,upstreamofandadjacenttotheworksiteshall beeffectivelydrainedawaywithoutcausingfloodingwithin orinthevicinityoftheworksite. allearthslopesshallbesetoutsideadrainagereserve allearthslopesadjacenttoanydrainshallbeclosedturfed and adequatemeasuresshallbetakentopreventanyearth, sand,topsoil,concrete,debrisoranyothermaterialtofallor washedintothestormwaterdrainagesystemfromthe stockpilethereof.

SEWERAGEANDDRAINAGE(SURFACEWATER DRAINAGE)REGULATIONSREVISEDEDITION2003 Penalty

Regulation6 Anypersonwhocontravenesorfailstocomplywithanyprovisionof theseRegulationsshallbeguiltyofanoffenceandshallbeliableonconvictiontoa finenotexceeding $5,000and,inthe caseofacontinuingoffence,toafurtherfine of$500foreverydayorpartthereofduringwhichtheoffencecontinuesafter conviction.

CODEOFPRACTICE ON SURFACEWATERDRAINAGE
(FifthEdition Mar2000) AddendumNo.3Aug2006 ThisaddendumshallbereadinconjunctionwiththeCodeofPracticeonSurfaceWater Drainage(FifthEdition Mar2000)andshallformpartoftheCodeofPractice.
S/No. Part/Page No Amendments/corrections

1 2 (1)

2 18

DefineQualifiedErosionControlProfessional DeleteClauses6.3.1to6.3.4andSubstitutewithClauses6.3.1to 6.3.12

DefineQualifiedErosionControlProfessional Terminology "Qualified Erosion Control Professional" (QECP) means a Professional EngineerwhoisregisteredundertheProfessionalEngineersActChapter253,has in force a practising certificate issued under that Act, and has satisfactorily completedaspecializedprofessionalcourseinerosionandsedimentcontrol.

(2) 6.3

DeleteClauses6.3.1to6.3.4andSubstitutewith Clauses6.3.1to6.3.12 EarthControlMeasures

6.3.1 WaterQualityParameterstobe Compliedwith Thedischarge fromany construction/earthworksites intostormwaterdrainage systemshall notcontainTotalSuspendedSolids (TSS)inconcentrationsgreater than, or turbidity exceeding, the prescribed limits under Regulation 4(1) of the SewerageandDrainage(SurfaceWaterDrainage)Regulations. 6.3.2 MinimalorNoDischarge Aconstruction/earthworksiteshouldpracticerecyclingofwater.Therecycled watercouldbeusedfornonpotablepurposesinordertominimisedischargeinto thestormwaterdrainagesystems. 6.3.3 ECMSpecificationsinTenders Developers / owners and Qualified Persons should include the earth control measures (ECM) specifications and schematic or conceptual ECM plans in the tenderdocumentsandallowforthecostofECMinthetenders. 6.3.4 PermittostartEarthworks The site operator / contractor shall obtain a written permission (or a clearance certificate) from Public Utilities Board before the commencement of any earthwork.

6.3.5 SubmissionofECMproposalbeforecommencementofworks Beforecommencementofworks,thesiteoperator / ownershallengageaQualified ErosionControlProfessional(QECP)toplananddesignasystemofearthcontrol measures(ECM)tomeettherequirementscitedinClause6.3.1. Thesiteoperator/ownershallsubmitthedetailedECMproposal,endorsedbyhis QECP, to the Public Utilities Board for record, prior to the commencement of works.TheECMproposals(withcalculations)shallincludeaplan(atypicalplan isasshowninDrawingNo.9) 6.3.6 DesignCriteriaofECM TheECMshallbedesignedtocopewithaminimumdesignrainfallintensityofa returnperiodof1in2yearsstorm. 6.3.7 ECMtobeinstalledbeforecommencementofwork The ECM shall be installed by the site operator / contractor according to the endorsed plans and the completed ECM at site shall be approved by the QECP beforecommencementofconstructionandearthworks 6.3.8 GeneralGuidelinesforEffectiveECM AneffectiveECMrequires2componentswhichshallinclude,butisnotlimitedto, the following minimum measures in order to meet the legal requirements cited under Regulation 4(1) of the Sewerage and Drainage (Surface Water Drainage) Regulations: (A) ErosionControlMeasures Theerosioncontrolmeasuresshallminimisetheextentanddurationofany exposed/bare/erodiblesurfacesby: a. ProperWorkSequencingAdoptingproperconstructionstagingand work sequencing will help to ensure that no large bare / erodible surfacesareexposedforalongdurationoftime. Covering up of all bare / erodible surfaces All bare surfaces (including earth stockpiles) shall be by concretelining, concretepaving,milledwaste,erosioncontrolblankets,closeturfing or other suitable materials. Accesses within the site and at exit / entrance as well as the surfaces where site facilities (such as office, fabricationandstorageyards)shallbepaved.Forthoseworkareas, they shall be covered by canvas sheets, tarpaulin sheeting or other suitablematerialsduringrainsorbeforeworkstopseveryday. Progressive and timely revegetation and stabilisation This is to ensurethatallbaresurfacesarerestoredimmediatelyuponcompletion ofworkateverystage.

b.

c.

Ifaconstructionsitehasverylittlebare/erodiblesurfaces,theoperator/ contractor will have less difficulty in containing and treating the silty dischargesasdescribedin Clause6.3.8 (B)below.Forthoseareaswithina

constructionsitewhichhavebeenpaved/coveredandwillnotcausesilty discharge, it is possible to drain these areas directly intothe storm water drainagesystemwithouttreatment. (B) SedimentControlMeasures The sediment control measures shall trap, contain and treat the silty discharges from within a construction / earthworks site (including rain, runoff, water from washbay, underground water at basement, etc) by providing: a. Perimeter Cutoff Drain Perimeter cutoff drains shall be concretelined and adequate to capture all runoff from the site to preventoverflowontoadjacentproperties. PerimeterSiltFenceSiltfencesshallbeerectedalongtheperimeter cutoff drain (between the construction site and perimeter cutoff drain). The silt fence is to be embedded firmly into the ground and made from an approved geotextile filter fabric or equivalents to capturethesediment fromstormwaterrunoff.Thesedimentbuiltup behindthesiltfencemustberegularlyremoved. IntermediateSiltTrap Intermediatesilttrapsof suitable sizeshallbe installed at regular intervals along the perimeter lined cutoff drain. Within the intermediate silt traps, suitable geotextile filter fabric or equivalentsshallbeinstalledacrossthefulldepthandwidthand/or coagulationassistance materials shall be placed. Silt traps relying primarily on hardcore, granite chips or sands for filtration, are not acceptable.

b.

c.

d. SedimentationBasinorStoragePond/TankBeforesiltydischarge leavesthesite,thesiltandsedimentsshallbeseparatedfromthewater. Thiscanbeachievedbyeither: i. in a sedimentation basin / pond (which will take days for settlementtotakeplaceandalargebasinvolume),or ii. throughatreatmentsystemcumstoragetank. Thebasin/tankshallhaveastoragecapacitytocopewiththevolume ofwaterfromarainbasedonaminimumdesignreturnperiodof1in2 yearsstorm. e. TreatmentSystem Ifthedesignofasedimentationbasincannotmeet theTSSrequirement,thenothersuitablysizedtreatmentsystemshall beinstalledtotreatallsiltydischarge fromconstructionandearthwork sites. Thetreatedeffluentcouldberecycledfornonpotableuse. TurbidityCurtainsForworksinoradjacenttowaterbodies,suchas canals, rivers,seaorinareclamationwork,turbiditycurtain(s)shallbe installedalongalltheexposedslopes/riverbanks.Thesiltydischarge

f.

trapped within the turbidity curtain shall be allowed to be settled or treated,andthesettledsiltremoved g. Wheel wash the waters used to wash the wheels of the trucks / vehicles shall not be discharged into stormwater drainage system at any time. The silty water within the wheel wash basin shall be connected to the sedimentation basin / treatment system. The silt collectedatthebottomofthewheelwashshallberemoved. 6.3.9 ReviewofECMduringContractduration Thesiteoperator/contractorshall ensurethattheECMdesignedandinstalledshall be continuously reviewed by the QECP for every stage of the construction and earthworks. The ECM shall remain effective throughout the whole duration of works. Thesiteoperator/contractorshalladdoramendtheECMatsiteaccording tothedesignoftheQECP. 6.3.10 MaintenanceofECMduringContractduration The site operator / contractors shall operate and maintain the ECM regularly to ensuretheECMremainseffectivethroughoutthewholedurationofworks.This may involvereplacingofsilt fencesanderosioncontrolblanketsorrepavingof concretesurfacesorreplacingofmembranemoduleorpolymersblocks. 6.3.11 MonitoringofDischargeduringContractduration Thesiteoperator/contractorshallmonitortheTSSandturbidityofthedischarge beforethedischargeentersthestormwaterdrainagesystem. Thesiteoperator/ contractor shall submit regular reports (including photographic and monitoring records)ofthesiteECMaswellasthosefordischargequalitytothePublicUtilities Boardoverthewholedurationoftheproject. 6.3.12 RemovaluponCompletion TheECMshallnotberemovedbeforethecompletionofwork.Thesiteoperator/ owner shall inform Public Utilities Board prior to removal of the ECM on completionoftheproject.

8.ListingofECMproducts,servicesand technologiesproviders
(Forupdatedlistofsuppliers,pleasevisitECMwebsitewww.pub.gov.sg/ECM) ErosionControlBlankets AbacusCorp,BeltonIndustriesInc,FNW,Kingfibre&Soilguard CHTNaturalSolutions,email:yufong@starhub.net.sg FibromatFibrotag,email:walltag@singnet.com.sg MirafiGeosyntheticshttp://www.mirafi.com/products/products_index.html NorthAmericanGreen:http://www.nagreen.com IndirectScreeningforSilt/DebrisControl CDSTechnologies: http://www.cdstech.com Rocla: http://www.pipe.rocla.com.au Stormceptor:http://www.rinkerstormceptor.com Polymer CCMSingaporePteLtd,Tel:64685468 TridentChemicalsEnterprise,Tel:67266188 SiltFence AbacusCorp,email:abetrad@singnet.com.sg GeotagSiltFence,email:walltag@singnet.com.sg MirafiGeosyntheticsProducts:http://www.mirafi.com/products_index.html Permathere:http://www.permathene.co.nz/htm/silt.htm SoutheastEnvironmentServices,Inc: http://www.southwesrenvironment.com Tencate,email:m.sim@tencate.com SiltWaterTreatmentSystem FlexiSystems,email:flexi_system@yahoo.com.sg Glowtech,Tel:62552866 KBIContracts&MarketingPteLtd,email:yufong@starhub.net.sg SamMcCoyEngineeringP/L:http://www.sammccoy.com SingaportCleanseasP/L,email:victorp@ultraflo.com.sg SiltTreat,email:chengkf@pacific.net.sg WETSEP,email:sales@scottvickers.com.sg TurbidityCurtain ElastecAmericanMarineInc:http://www.elastec.com/curtains.html GeotagSilt/TurbidityCurtain,email:walltag@singnet.com.sg MentanzaPtyLtd : http://www.mentanzapl.com/silt_screens.htm Permathene:http://www.permathene.co.nz/turbidity.htm

Annexes
Annex1RolesofConstructionIndustry Annex2SampleSpecificationsandItemisedBQforECM Annex3SchematicDrawingforECMatConstructionSites Annex4TSSSamples(50mg/l)

Annex1

Rolesofconstructionindustry

Project Development Process Owner/Developer/ QualifiedPerson

ROLES

QECP(EngagedbyOwner/ Developer)

1.QualifiedPersoncouldconsultPUB 1.Conductsiteassessment,plan, ontheneedtoengageQECPfor designandsubmitpreliminaryECM proposalsthatinvolveminimium toPUBforrecord earthdisturbanceintheearlystage (i.e.duringDCClearance)Qualified 2.AdviseOwner/Developer/Qualified Persontoadvisetheowner/ Person to: developeraccordingly. (I) a.includeECMspecifications(incl Planning&Design 2.DevelopertoengageQECPfor thepreliminaryECMplanfor preliminaryECM&specifications projectandallowforcosts)(see Annex2forsamplespecification 3.DevelopertoendorseBPfor anditemisedBQ) compliancewithECMasspecified inCodeofPracticeonSurface b.refertoECMwebsite@ WaterDrainage(LatestEdition) www.pub.gov.sg/ECM

1. Developer/QualifiedPersonto evaluatepreliminaryECMplanin tendersubmission (II) Tender 2. QualifiedPersontosubmit successfulContractorsparticulars toPUB

1.StipulateECMrequirements accordingtositeconditionsofthe projectandallowtendererstoprice fortheminthetenderdocument 2.Provideadvice/evaluationon submittedpreliminaryECMplanand methodstatementsreceivedfrom tenderers

Contractor

QECP(EngagedbyContractor) (MayormaynotbethesameQECPof Developer/Ownerabove)

1.EngageQECPfordetailedECM

1.PrepareadetailedECMplan(basing oninformationprovidedon 2.Provideinformationontopography, topography,soil,constructionwork soil,constructionworkand andschedule,sitefacilities,etc)for schedule,sitefacilities,etctoQECP allphasesoftheprojectfor submissiontoPUB.QECPmaybe 3.SubmitECMplanpreparedand requiredtomakepresentationto endorsedbybothQECPand PUB. ContractortoPUBtogetherwithan applicationforClearanceCertificate 2.AdviseContractortosubmitECM tocommenceearthworks plantoPUBandobtainPermitor ClearanceCertificatetocommence 4.ObtainClearanceCertificateto earthworkbeforecommencementof commenceearthworksfromPUB works (III) 5.EngageECOortrainedpersonin Before ECM Commencementof works 6.ImplementQECPsendorsedECM planbeforecommencementof works a.ErosionControl 1 Minimiseexposureofbare surfacebypavingup,erosion controlblanketsorscheduling worksinphases,etc b.SedimentControl 1 perimetersiltfence 2 perimetercutoffdrains 3 silttrap 4 storagetanks/ponds 5 treatmentsystemetc 3.AdviseContractoronsettingupofa monitoringandcontrolsystematsite, including: a.appointmentofandbrief EnvironmentalControlOfficeror trainedpersoninECMonthe ECMplanandchecklist b.monitoringtheinstallationofECM toQECPsspecificationsand ensuringitseffectiveness c.schedulingofmaintenanceof ECMandinspections

1.Monitor,MaintaintheECMto ensureeffectiveness 2.EngageQECPto a)Setupsitemonitoringand managementsystemforECM b)reviewintandemwithprogressof worksandimplementtherevised ECMaccordingly 3.SubmitweeklyreportsofECMat sitetoQECP (IV) During Construction

1.Advisecontractoronthe effectivenessofthesitemonitoring andmanagementsystems. 2. Review ECMintandemwithprogress ofworks 3.OverseethekeepingofECM inspectionsrecords.

4.RequiringContractorsECOor trainedpersoninECMtosubmit 4.providecontinuousmonitoringand weeklyreportsforcheckingand recordingsystematdischargepoint compilation. beforepublicdrain 5.InformPUBofany 5.coveruptheactiveworksurfaces noncompliancesofECMplan withcanvassheetduringrainorat theendoftheworkday 6.MakeavailabletoPUBOfficersat alltimesofvisitsthefollowings: i.EndorsedECMplan ii.RecordsofinspectionsbyQECP andECO iii.Continuousrecord

(V) Before Completion

1.Provide/establishfinishing surfaces(closeturfing,concrete paving,roadsurfacesetc) 2.ObtainQECPsapprovalbefore ECMisremoved

1. Ensure ECM is removed only after completionofallworks

CIJCPUBTaskForcesVisittoModelECMSite(22Apr2006)

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The Contractor shallbe responsible for preventing silt from being washed intopublicdrainsbyimplementingeffectiveEarthControlMeasures(ECM) fortheconstructionsitetomeettherequirementsunderthelatestSewerage andDrainageActCap294.(InformationonECMrequirementscanbefound in the Code of Practice on Surface Water Drainage and the website www.pub.gov.sg/ECM).ThecontractorshallnotethattheECMareforthe containmentandtreatmentofsiltydischargesduetotheimpactof rainwater. ECM are not meant for the treatment of wastewater due to construction activities(suchasslurryfromtunnelling,pipejackingandborepilingworks) whichshallbetreatedtocomplywiththerequirementsunderEnvironmental PollutionControlAct(Chapter94A). In his tender submission, the Contractor shall submit his schematic ECM plans of the construction site for thewhole durationof the contract period takingintoaccountthedifferentphasesofconstructionactivities.Heshall alsoprovidethenameoftheQualifiedErosionControlProfessional(QECP) who will be endorsing the ECM plan after the tender is awarded. These schematic ECM plans shall make the Contractor aware of the ECM requirementsandthecosttoimplementaneffectiveECM.Notwithstanding thesubmissionoftheseschematicECMplans,theContractorshalldeemto haveseparatelypricedfortheECMinthecontractsum. Beforeconstructionworkscommenceonsite,theContractorshallengagea QECPto plananddesign theECM,andheshallinstalltheECMaccordingto theQECP'sdesign.TheECMplananddesignshallbesubmitted1week aftertheawardofthecontract.Duringthecourseoftheconstructionworks, the Contractor together with his QECP shall review the ECM proposal regularly to meet the changing needs of the construction activities. The ContractorshallimprovetheECMasadvisedbyhisQECP.Theplanning anddesignoftheECMshallmeettheminimumrequirementsstipulatedand inaccordancetotheCodeofPracticeonSurfaceWaterDrainage. TheContractorshallmaintain theECMforthewholedurationofthecontract to ensure that it is effective at all times. Proper records detailing the maintenanceworks,supportedbydatedphotographs,shallbekeptbythe Contractorforverification. TheContractorshallnotremovetheECMuntilallworksarecompletedand upontheadviceofhisQECP.

TheContractorshallsubmittheECMproposaldulyendorsedbyhisQECP to PUB for records.The proposed ECM shall consist of the following four parts: I. ProjectParticulars ThefollowinginformationshallbeprovidedundertheProject Particulars: (a)Projectdescription (b)Nameandaddressofsiteoccupier (c)Siteareaandcontractperiod (d)Locationmapandsiteplan. II. ErosionControlPlan(describedin7) III. SedimentControlPlan(describedin8) IV. SiteECMManagementSystem(descriedin9)

During construction, the Contractor shall minimize the formation of bare surfaces under the ECM's Erosion Control Plan. The Plan shall depict graphicallytheactivities,includingsequenceofwork,typeanddurationfor eachphaseofconstructionactivitiestoincludethefollowingmeasuresto: (a) sequenceandscheduleoftheearthworksIdemolitionworksinstages and progressively with the subsequent construction activities and buildingworks. (b)minimisesitedisturbancebykeepingsiteclearanceworkstoaminimum byretainingasmuchoftheexistingvegetationaspossible. (c) pave up the bare surfacesandallconstruction access by concrete or milledwasteorothersuitablematerials. (d)protectthebareslopeswithcloseturfing,concretegrouting,orerosion controlblanket. (e) protecttheearthstockpileswitherosioncontrolblanket. (f) restoregroundcoveroverdisturbedareas,whichareorhavebecome bare,assoonaspossible. (g)coveruptheactiveworksurfaceswithcanvassheetduringrainoratthe endoftheworkday.

TheContractorshallputinplacetheECM'sSedimentControlPlan,which aims to capture the sediments washed down from the construction sites. Someofthesesedimentcontrolmeasuresandfacilities,whichmustbein placebeforetheworksstart,shallincludebutnotlimitedtothefollowing: (a) concretelined cutoff drains (minimum C7 precast channel) along the perimeteroftheconstructionsites. (b)silt fence properlyinstalled and embedded onto the ground along the perimeter cutoff drains (between the construction site and the cutoff drain).

(c) sedimentationbasinsoranyothersedimentfilteringorsettlingsystemof adequatesizeandsufficientnumbersalongtheperimetercutoffdrain andbeforethedischargepointsintopublicdrain. (d)a storage basin / tank may be required to temporarily store the large amountofrainwaterfallingontothewholesitebeforetreatment. (e)atreatmentsystemtotreatsiltydischargeshallbeprovidedbeforethe dischargepointsintopublicdrain. (f) turbidity curtains shall be installed along all the exposed slopes / riverbanks for works in or adjacent to water bodies, such as canals, rivers,seaorinareclamationwork. Thesiltydischargetrappedwithin theturbiditycurtainshallbeallowedtobesettled / treated andremoved. 9 The contractor, shall at the advice of his QECP, put in place a site monitoringandreportingsystemincludingbutnotlimitedtothefollowing: (a) DailyECMinspectionreportbytheQECPappointedsitepersonnel (b) RegularsiteinspectionbytheQECP (c) Continuousmonitoringandrecordingsystem shallbeinstalledatthe dischargepoint(afterECM)beforepublicdrain 10 TheQECPshallsubmitfullbasisofdesignbackupwithdesigncalculations to show clearly how the perimeter cutoff drains, silt fence, sedimentation basins, storagebasin/tank andtreatmentsystem aredesignedandsizedas well as how such design will effectively filter off silt and allow only clean watertodischargeintopublicdrains. TheQECPshallalsosubmitthedesign specifications on the treatment system which can effectively treat the silty discharge from the construction site. The intensity of a oneintwo year stormshouldbeadoptedfortheproposeddesign.

SAMPLEITEMISEDBQFOREARTHCONTROLMEASURES:
S/No A Description AllowforengagingaQualifiedErosionControlProfessional to design, review and submit Earth Control Measures ProposalstothefullsatisfactionoftheSO.Allasspecified, throughoutthewholedurationofworks. Allow for the implementation and maintenance of the ErosionControlPlanallasspecified. AllowfortheimplementationandmaintenanceofSediment Control Plan (including the provision of the storage and treatmentfacilities)allasspecified. Qty Unit Item Rate Amount($)

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