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GE MR ALASTAIR SOODLAD

Hong Kong's Cavironment

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problems.

most cities, has substantial environmental

Unlike some cities it has practical and cost

effective solutions Action Plans.

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These Action Plans are published June 1989 White Paper

and December 1989 Waste Disposal Plan; 1991 White Paper

Review; Environmental Protection Department Annual Reports

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all show We have expedited ま broad programme

improvements.

of

3. The thrust of these programmes environmentally acceptable

but cost-effective waste disposal facilities; a determined

attack on air pollution; a substantial programme of sewage

treatment

and disposal facilities; a broad programme of

legislation (and enforcement); a

a campaign to raise Hong

Kong's environmental awareness; and a determination to make

Hong Kong a quieter city and not to repeat the planning

mistakes of the past.

Sewage Strategy

Over 2 million m3 of domestic sewage and industrial

waste waters are discharged daily into the Harbour. Half of this

receives no treatment while only 10% receives full secondary

In 1989, Government adopted a sewage strategy

requiring effluents discharged to meet new water quality

objectives.

treatment.

This

billion to complete.

programme will require 10 years and $17.8

Between now and early 1997, the Government

will complete a 'High Priority Programme of $7.3 billion to

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