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We must keep a close eye on this programme to ensure that speed is maintained,
and that arrangements are not only adequate to deal with the very largo
numbers of the public to be expected, but show the agination and
originality that the location of these Parks requires. We must also
watch the degree of reinforcement that will be necessary by the CAS and
other units during the periods of peak fire hazard at holidays and during
dry weather.
Pollution of the environment
68.
Preservation of the countryside should not be too difficult,
given energy, some money, and the right men with the right enthusiasm,
knowledge and originality to do the job. But the preservation of
Hong Kong against the various forms of pollution raises complex
technical and economic problems. Nevertheless, they must be solved
if life is to be tolerable whether in the towns or countryside.
69. The Advisory Committee on Environmental Pollution has now
completed its study of the consultant's report, and comprehensive
proposals will be put forward for the provision of legislative controls
over air, water and noise pollution and the disposal of solid waste,
with assessments of resources required to implement ther. Steps are
being taken to establish the necessary technical resourses to evaluate,
control and monitor pollution in Hong Kong, and a new Environmental
Protection Unit is taking shape.
70. I should emphasise that the intention is to produce measures
which are practical. We believe it should be possible effectively to
safeguard our environment without significantly harming our industry.
This has been the experience elsewhere and I do not see why it should
not be so in Hong Kong.
Urban
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