Dear DB residents,
You may be aware that the Environment Bureau has proposed to build a mega-incinerator at Shek Kwu Chau, a pristine island near Cheung Chau, to handle 3,000 tons of waste daily as part of the Integrated Waste Management Facilities (IWMF) plan. Please refer to the following hyperlink:
http://www.enb.gov.hk/en/files/WastePlan-E.pdf
The proposal, and the site selection in particular, was strongly opposed by the Islands District Council on 16th December 2013.
As a HK citizen I do believe that we have a responsibility to reduce, reuse and recycle any waste that we generate. This has to be pursued ahead of any IWMF plan. The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) is conducting a consultation on Municipal Solid Waste Charging. You may visit the website through the attached link. The due date for your submission is 24th January 2014.
http://www.susdev.org.hk/english/irdoc.php
I have invited the EPD to conduct a briefing for Discovery Bay residents to address the issues on Waste Charging and IWMF plan. Details of the briefing session are as follows:
Date: 12 Jan 2014 (Sunday)
Time: 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Venue: Discovery Bay North Community Hall
Languages: English and Cantonese
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Schedule |
Description |
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3:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. |
Sustainable Development Unit to give a presentation on waste charging |
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4:00p.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Q&A on waste charging |
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4:30p.m. - 5:00p.m. |
Mr. Elvis Au, Assistant Director of EPD, to give a presentation on the Blue Print 2013-2022 |
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5:00p.m. - 6:00p.m. |
Q&A on IWMF |
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6:00 p.m. |
End of briefing |
You are invited to join us and express your valuable opinions.
Wish you a happy and prosperous New Year!
Yours sincerely,
Amy Yung
Islands District Council Member (Discovery Bay)
