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Tuesday, January 2, 1973

SHEUNG SHUI TANNERY OPERATORS FORM CONSORTIUM

Deadlines And Conditions Set For Temporary Stay

The tannery operators in the Sheung Shui area who had not

previously deposited land exchange entitlements in the designated offensive

trades zone in Kwai Chung have now all done so as a consortium.

A Government spokesman said today that these tannery operators

will be permitted to continue operating in their present locations provided

they satisfy a series of deadlines for the planning, construction and

completion of their new factory in Kwai Chung and for the demolition of

their existing tanneries.

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lle recalled that the original deadline for the depositing of

land exchange entitlements had been extended by Government to allow

these tannery operators sufficient time to form a consortium and obtein

the necessary financial backing.

"It would be unduly harsh now to force them to close down and

go out of business with the consequent loss of a number of joba," he said.

All tannery operators who are now being allowed to remain temporarily

in the Sheung Shui area will be subject to four conditions designed to

minimise the problems of pollution. The conditions are:-

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All waste matter and refuse have to be stored in

proper containers to prevent the emission of noxious

or injurious effluents pending disposal;

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