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GE MR ALASTAIR SOODLAD
Hong Kong's Cavironment
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problems.
most cities, has substantial environmental
Unlike some cities it has practical and cost
effective solutions Action Plans.
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These Action Plans are published June 1989 White Paper
and December 1989 Waste Disposal Plan; 1991 White Paper
Review; Environmental Protection Department Annual Reports
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all show We have expedited ま broad programme
improvements.
of
3. The thrust of these programmes environmentally acceptable
but cost-effective waste disposal facilities; a determined
attack on air pollution; a substantial programme of sewage
treatment
and disposal facilities; a broad programme of
legislation (and enforcement); a
a campaign to raise Hong
Kong's environmental awareness; and a determination to make
Hong Kong a quieter city and not to repeat the planning
mistakes of the past.
Sewage Strategy
Over 2 million m3 of domestic sewage and industrial
waste waters are discharged daily into the Harbour. Half of this
receives no treatment while only 10% receives full secondary
In 1989, Government adopted a sewage strategy
requiring effluents discharged to meet new water quality
objectives.
treatment.
This
billion to complete.
programme will require 10 years and $17.8
Between now and early 1997, the Government
will complete a 'High Priority Programme of $7.3 billion to
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