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The
counterparts
in
EP D has already established links with its
Guangdong and Shenzhen and joint studies
on pollution of the Shenzhen river
How ever, there is a need
to
have been carried
and of Deep Bay
develop mechanisms
water quality in
Accordingly there
permanent, joint
ou t
itself.
by which
these
the joint interests in the
can be safeguarded.
areas
are advantages in establishing a
environmental protection body to address
mutual air and water pollution problems.
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other
The Government is concerned about a number of
sources of water pollution that are not adequately
covered by existing activities.
These
from ma riculture, and floating refuse.
for
improving specific areas also need
vigorously, for examp le in
comprehensive watercourse
Tolo
mana ge ment
is be ing mapped out.
programme
Govern ment
will
tack le
these
however, no new
pending
further
mariculture.
include pollution
Coordinated plans
to be implemented
Harbour
And a
and maintenance
·
Where appropriate
manage me nt plans to
regard to maricu lture,
formu late action or
problems.
With
fish culture
research into
z ones will be designated
the polluting effects of
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refuse.
Renew ed
efforts will
be made to tackle floating
A new action plan will be prepared ai med at
reducing land-based sources of refuse, improving scavenging
the harbour, and app lying tighter controls
over illegal dumping, and the cleanliness of reclamations,
cargo handling areas and typhoon shelters.
arrangements
in
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