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The Green Manager Scheme was established within the Government in January 1994 to set a good green example for the private sector. Under the scheme, a Green Manager was appointed in each branch/department to help ensure that environmental considerations were taken into account during the formulation of policies and implementation of programmes.
Early initiatives focused on green housekeeping issues such as reduction in energy and resources consumption, and reuse and recycling of material.
To enlarge the scope of the scheme, it was subsequently extended to cover environmental auditing and environmental management system.
To share outside experience, speakers from the Centre of Environmental Technology, the Hong Kong Productivity Council and the Cathay Pacific Airlines were also invited to take part in the Plenum.
Over 110 managers from 65 branches and departments attended the full day session held at the New Annex of Central Government Office.
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New flyover to improve traffic flow in Tsuen Wan
A flyover will be built across Castle Peak Road at Sha Tsui Road in Tsuen Wan as part of a continuing programme by the Territory Development Department (TDD) for the development of the new town.
"The flyover, together with a footbridge underneath, will improve traffic condition at the junction of Tsuen King Circuit and Castle Peak Road," a spokesman for the department said today (Friday).
"The flyover will also serve as an alternative access from Tsuen King Circuit to Tsuen Wan town centre, which is particularly useful in times of emergency," he said.
To reduce noise impacts to nearby residents, noise barriers and road covers will be built at the flyover.
"The flyover will measure 300 metres long and 13.5 metres wide. Underneath the flyover is a footbridge measuring about 55 metres by 4.7 metres with a 50-metre long ramp on one side and a 65-metre long ramp and staircase on the other side," said the spokesman.