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industries, however, it would involve an additional site, at prosent partly plamed for recreational use, to the north of station 'A'. However, there are likely to be considerable environmental difficulties because of the greatly increased air pollution that would be brought about thereby. There would also be problems related to site formation, to the provision of an additional transmission line, and to the disposal of ash. As utilities supplying Hong Kong get land on concessionary public utility terms, use of station 'B' for a power station to supply China would involve CLP in the payment of an additional premium of at least $400 million and stamp duty.
(iii) Conclusion
22.
ESB has serious doubts
concerning Sir Lawrence's proposal
from the practical difficulties,
Quite apart
the proposal could involve substantial risks
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both in terms of the growth of China's demand,
and in terms of China's willingness to have a
substantial growth met by a supply from Hong Kong.
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