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Supplementary information was provided explaining the factors dietating the positioning of the buildings on the site, the alternatives that had been considered and explaining how the present design provided the best solution in terms of the preservation of the most number of trees.
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The report vas circulated by DLO to various interested
have subsequently received DLO's approval felling.
were asked to follow up directly with various parties for the transplanting, several of whom turned down Services Department agreed
the offer. Eventually Urban to take six of the ten trees. These have now been transplanted to a small district open space in Mid Levels and DLO have extended their approval to cover the felling of the four remaining trees.
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rou cannot compare the approach to the tree issue for the Consulate-General with the banyan tree in Pacific Place. This particular tree specifically identified in the conditions of sale for the land and the conditions attached to its preservation were extremely onerous. It cost us around HK$25 million to preserve it. It was not our choice. Generally our approach to landscaping on a new project would be similar to that adopted for the Consulate-General
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I hope this answers your questions. If I can be of any further assistance
do not hesitate to contact me.
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John Holdaway
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