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Details of present facilities for the collection and disposal of solid and liquid wastes in the area, and suggestions on their improvement;

Carry out the necessary surveys to reach estimates of

the quantities and nature of the solid and liquid wastes currently entering the streams;

Consider alternative methods and make appropriate recommendations on improving the conditions of streams, with the object of eliminating unsightly solids and ensuring that the stream water will contain some dissolved oxygen;

E Advise on the possible consequences of permitting

existing pollution of the streams to continue.

In preparing the report, consideration will be given to the Government's

current policy on land use;

industrial and agricultural development; and the

social, economical and administrative circumstances prevailing in Hong Kong.

The consultants will also make recommendations on the drafting of

regulations under the proposed new Bill for the Control and Treatment of Trade

Effluents in order to maintain the recommended improved standard, and to consider

the results which will arise from this Bill.

The proposed investigation is expected to begin within the next two

months, and the consultants hope to complete the report by July of next year.

The estimated cost of the project is $500,000.

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