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"The designation of the first batch of marine parks and marine reserve is our pledge of dedication in conserving the marine environment," he said.
Also present at this morning's ceremony were the Vice Chancellor of the University of Hong Kong (HKU), Professor Y C Cheng; Director of HKU's Swire Institute of Marine Science, Professor Brian Morton; and Chairman of the Country and Marine Parks Board, Professor Jim Chi-yung.
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EMSD's forty years of proven track record
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD), with over 40 years of proven track record, is the only local quality service provider equipped with the necessary expertise and capability to handle all kinds of engineering facilities at a modern international airport.
This was stated by the Director of EMSD, Mr Hugh Phillipson, when he briefed media representatives on the department's services at the Kai Tak Airport today (Monday).
"We will do whatever it takes to enable our clients to deliver the highest possible level of quality service to air travellers at all times and we look forward to doing the same for our new airport at Chek Lap Kok," he said.
Mr Phillipson said the department had already planned to relocate services over to Chek Lap Kok.
"We have already secured a lot of business from our existing clients to service their facilities in the new airport.
"A maintenance depot with over 50 multi-disciplined staff members will be established on Lantau Island for the operation and maintenance of all government facilities in Chek Lap Kok, including air traffic control centre, air mail centre, Government Flying Service headquarters, police airport station and other navigation stations off Chek Lap Kok.
"We have established a team for the Tsing Ma Control Area taking care of the sophisticated traffic control équipment for the various bridges," he said.