а net work of refuse transfer stations (paragraphs 2.14/15), which will permit
the phasing out of urban incinerators and urban landfills (paragraphs 2.16 and 4.28)
On
14 February 1989, the Council advised and the Governor ordered that the Chemical Waste Treatment Centre should be developed (paragraph 2.17). This project is current ly at the tendering stage. Memorandum XCC (89) 14 refers.
Major Initiatives for Improving Water Quality (Chapter 3)
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Because our sewerage system is badly out dated (paragraphs 3.15 to 17), we will review the adequacy of the existing infrastructure for the collection, treatment and disposal of sewage, and
(a) prepare 21 sewerage master plans, by phases
covering the whole territory, which will identify any new sewer const ruction works (paragraphs 3.19 to 3.24),
(b)
(c)
(d)
examine sewage disposal options arising from the conclusions of the Sewage Strategy Study, due to be completed in mid-1989. The study is expected to recommend construction works packages totalling over $5 billion (paragraph 3.20). A further submission will be made to Council when options have been evaluated,
Control
waters by
Ordinance 1991 will
extend the Water Pollution to cover all territorial (paragraph 3.25). Separate submissions be made to the Council for each zone,
Pollution
consider amendment s to the Water Control Ordinance, including the removal of exemptions and the allowance of the 30% increase in discharge over and above the amount discharged at the time the controls in a particular water implemented (paragraphs 3.18 and
control 3.18 and
zone
3.26).
are
The
Council will be separately consulted on this and any ot her new or amending legislation arising from the White Paper.
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