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EPD to render new service for licence applications

The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) has recently launched a "one- stop-shop service" for the application of licences and permits for construction sites.

A service counter has been set up at each of the six EPD Local Control Offices (LCO) to accept applications for any environmental licences or permits relating to construction sites irrespective of location.

"This service is to bring a step forward of the 'Serve the Community' principle," EPD's Assistant Director (Local Control), Mr John Boxall said.

"Instead of approaching different offices, applicants can now go to the nearest LCO to submit their applications," he said.

"Later this year, the service will be extended to all other environmental licences and permits, and to all other EPD offices," Mr Boxall added.

The public can visit or telephone any of the LCOs to obtain licence and permit application forms and informatión packages related to construction sites. They can also enquire about application requirements and the status of the applications already submitted.

The addresses and telephone numbers of the LCOS are listed below:

Local Control Office (Territory East)

5/F., Nan Fung Commercial Centre,

19 Lam Lok Street, Kowloon Bay, Kowloon.

Telephone 2755 5518

Local Control Office (Territory South)

2/F., Chinachem Exchange Square,

I Hoi Wan Street, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong.

Telephone 2516 1718

Local Control Office (Territory West)

7/F., Chinachem Tsuen Wan Plaza,

455-457 Castle Peak Road, Tsuen Wan, N.T. Telephone 2411 9621