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CHAPTER 9
SUMMARY OF MAIN INITIATIVES
9.1
This
Chapter
summa rises the ma in initiatives
in the White Paper.
described
check list in
target dates,
It will also serve as a
assessing future progress against the planned
achievement of which will depend on a number
the allocation of financial and
regard to Government's overall
of factors, particularly
ha ving
and priorities,
staffing resources
policies
situation.
expect
:
-
as
well as the bu dgetary
On attaining these initiatives, how ever, we can
(a)
an
(b)
(c)
environmentally acceptable waste ma nage ment
programme for the foreseeable future;
comprehensive and environmentally
territory-wide
and disposal,
century;
acceptable
collection
sche mes
for sewage
lasting well into the 21st
to use Hong Kong waters for their intended
purposes,
recreation;
in
particular
swimming
and
(d)
attainment of air quality objectives, with
significant reductions in the risks to health;
(e)
a
general
improvement in
environmental
conditions as a result of better planning;
(f)
a more
environmentally aware and well informed
community geared to improving its environment;
and last but not least,
(g) a quieter city.
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