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Chapter 2 Quality City and Quality Life
Chapter 2 Quality City And Quality Life Preamble The development of Hong Kong into a knowledge-based economy requires talent from around the world, and a quality city life is essential to attracting talent. The concept of “Progressive Development” advocated by the Chief Executive is to develop a quality city life by striking a balance between economic development and environmental protection and conservation. In the arena of environmental protection, we launched a basket of new initiatives in areas such as air quality improvement, waste management and promoting a low-carbon economy and lifestyle. Environmental protection is a long-term and continuing commitment. The Government will continue to promote regional co-operation to improve air quality within the region, and to develop the PRD Region into a green and quality living area. Global warming is an international concern. We will meet the challenge of climate change with early planning. In particular, we will enhance energy effi ciency and promote a low carbon economy — an economy based on low energy consumption and low pollution. Moreover, we will strengthen our cultural software, develop our audience base, and support more small and medium arts groups to tie in with the development of the West Kowloon Cultural District, which is proceeding as planned. 28 Quality City And Quality Life We will also continue our efforts to beautify the shoreline of Victoria Harbour by turning it into a landmark to be enjoyed by locals and visitors alike. 29 Quality City And Quality Life New Initiatives We will: • Oversee the progressive launch of digital audio broadcasting services by three commercial licensees and Radio Television Hong Kong as from late 2011/early 2012. -
Head 95 — LEISURE and CULTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
Head 95 — LEISURE AND CULTURAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT Controlling officer: the Director of Leisure and Cultural Services will account for expenditure under this Head. Estimate 2013–14 .................................................................................................................................... $000.0m$6,538.0 m Establishment ceiling 2013–14 (notional annual mid-point salary value) representing an estimated 8 769 non-directorate posts as at 31 March 2013 rising by 253 posts to 9 022 posts as at 31 March 2014 ......................................................................................................................................... $2,381.8m In addition, there will be an estimated 12 directorate posts as at 31 March 2013 and as at 31 March 2014. Commitment balance ............................................................................................................................. $94.5m Controlling Officer’s Report Programmes Programme (1) Recreation and Sports These programmes contribute to Policy Area 18: Recreation, Programme (2) Horticulture and Amenities Culture, Amenities and Entertainment Licensing (Secretary for Home Affairs). Programme (3) Heritage and Museums This programme contributes to Policy Area 18: Recreation, Culture, Amenities and Entertainment Licensing (Secretary for Home Affairs) and Policy Area 22: Buildings, Lands, Planning, Heritage Conservation, Greening and Landscape (Secretary for Development). Programme (4) Performing Arts These programmes contribute to Policy Area 18: -
Grading of Beach Water Quality Released
Grading of beach water quality released The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) today (July 12) released the latest grading of water quality for 38 gazetted beaches that are open for swimming and one non-gazetted beach (i.e. Discovery Bay*). Fourteen beaches were rated as Good (Grade 1), 18 as Fair (Grade 2) and seven as Poor (Grade 3). Grade 1 beaches are: C h e u L n o g S C o h S a h u i T n u g n B g e W a c n h B e a c h C R h e u p n u g l H s o e m B K a o y k B B e e a a c c h h S t S D t i e s p c h o e v n e ' r s y B e a a y c h S t H a n p l M e u y n M B a i y n B B e e a a c c h h H u n T g o S n h g i F n u g k Y B e e h a B c e h a c h K i T u r T i s o u B i e B a e c a h c h T u K r w t u l n e Y C a o m v B e e B a e c a h c h Grade 2 beaches are: Anglers' Beach Kadoorie Beach Approach Beach Lower Cheung Sha Beach Butterfly Beach Ma Wan Tung Wan Beach Cafeteria New Beach Middle Bay Beach Castle Peak Beach Pui O Beach Clear Water Bay First Beach Shek O Beach Clear Water Bay Second Beach Silverstrand Beach Deep Water Bay Beach South Bay Beach Golden Beach Upper Cheung Sha Beach Grade 3 beaches are: Big Wave Bay Beach Lido Beach Cafeteria Old Beach Silver Mine Bay Beach Casam Beach Ting Kau Beach Hoi Mei Wan Beach *: Discovery Bay is a non-gazetted beach without lifeguard service. -
The 2011-12 Policy Address Policy Agenda Policy Agenda
The 2011-12 Policy Address Policy Agenda Policy Agenda Introduction The overall situation in Hong Kong has been improving continuously after the fi nancial tsunami. During the fi rst half of this year, our economy has grown by 6.3%, with unemployment dropping to the latest low level of 3.2% in June-August this year. In the past few years, the Government’s priorities have been to narrow the wealth gap and support the working-poor households so as to enable everyone to share the fruits of economic prosperity. The minimum wage policy was formally implemented in May this year following the passage of the relevant bill and approval of the initial statutory minimum wage rate by the Legislative Council. The introduction of a minimum wage can raise the wage levels of low- income workers, which is vital in alleviating poverty. In addition, the introduction of a territory-wide Work Incentive Transport Subsidy Scheme for employed persons from low-income households, the return of fi scal surplus to the public and various relief measures announced in the Budget are expected to be effective in improving the situation of low-income families. Housing has been a major social issue during the past year. In the face of the rising prices of private residential properties in recent years, people have become increasingly concerned about the challenges to home ownership. A healthy and stable property market is in the 2 interest of the community as a whole. The measures introduced last year and earlier this year to increase land supply to tackle the problem at source, combat speculative activities, enhance the transparency of property transactions, and prevent excessive expansion in mortgage lending have been effective. -
Grading of Beach Water Quality Released
Grading of beach water quality released The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) today (August 27) released the latest grading of water quality for 39 gazetted beaches (see Note 1) and one non-gazetted beach (i.e. Discovery Bay, see Note 2). Twenty-two beaches were rated as Good (Grade 1), 15 as Fair (Grade 2) and three as Poor (Grade 3). Grade 1 beaches are: Cafeteria New Beach Repulse Bay Beach* Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach* Shek O Beach* Chung Hom Kok Beach Silverstrand Beach* Clear Water Bay First Beach South Bay Beach Clear Water Bay Second Beach* St Stephen's Beach Discovery Bay Stanley Main Beach* Golden Beach* Tai Po Lung Mei Beach* Hap Mun Bay Beach* Tong Fuk Beach Hung Shing Yeh Beach* Trio Beach Kiu Tsui Beach Turtle Cove Beach Lo So Shing Beach Upper Cheung Sha Beach Grade 2 beaches are: Anglers' Beach Kwun Yam Beach Approach Beach Lido Beach* Cafeteria Old Beach Lower Cheung Sha Beach Casam Beach* Ma Wan Tung Wan Beach* Castle Peak Beach Middle Bay Beach Deep Water Bay Beach* Pui O Beach* Hoi Mei Wan Beach Ting Kau Beach Kadoorie Beach Grade 3 beaches are: Big Wave Bay Beach* Silver Mine Bay Beach* Butterfly Beach* Compared with the grading released last week, Cheung Chau Tung Wan Beach, Clear Water Bay Second Beach, Kiu Tsui Beach, Silverstrand Beach and Tai Po Lung Mei Beach have been upgraded from Grade 2 to Grade 1; Casam Beach and Ting Kau Beach from Grade 3 to Grade 2. Middle Bay Beach has been changed from Grade 1 to Grade 2. -
PWSC(2014-15)3 on 8 April 2014
For discussion PWSC(2014-15)3 on 8 April 2014 ITEM FOR PUBLIC WORKS SUBCOMMITTEE OF FINANCE COMMITTEE HEAD 704 – DRAINAGE Environmental Protection – Sewerage and sewage treatment 401DS – Feasibility study on relocation of Sham Tseng sewage treatment works to caverns Members are invited to recommend to the Finance Committee the upgrading of 401DS to Category A at an estimated cost of $39.2 million in money-of-the-day prices for carrying out a feasibility study on relocation of Sham Tseng sewage treatment works to caverns. PROBLEM We need to ascertain the feasibility for the relocation of Sham Tseng sewage treatment works (STSTW) to caverns in order to release the existing site for housing or other uses. PROPOSAL 2. The Director of Drainage Services, with the support of the Secretary for Development, proposes to upgrade 401DS to Category A at an estimated cost of $39.2 million in money-of-the-day (MOD) prices for carrying out a feasibility study and the associated site investigation works on relocation of STSTW to caverns. /PROJECT ….. PWSC(2014-15)3 Page 2 PROJECT SCOPE AND NATURE 3. We propose to upgrade 401DS to Category A, comprising – (a) detailed engineering feasibility study including relevant preliminary technical and impact assessments1, preparation of an outline design of engineering works, formulation of implementation strategies and programmes etc. for relocation of STSTW to caverns and the associated works2; (b) planning review with broad technical assessment of the future land use of the existing site of STSTW for the purpose of establishing a business case for the relocation proposal; (c) public engagement (PE) and consultation exercises with relevant stakeholders; and (d) site investigation and other investigations3. -
Feasibility Study on Relocation of Sham Tseng Sewage Treatment Works To
CB(1)1100/13-14(03) For discussion on 25 March 2014 Legislative Council Panel on Development 401DS – Feasibility study on relocation of Sham Tseng sewage treatment works to caverns 402DS – Feasibility study on relocation of Sai Kung sewage treatment works to caverns 195WC – Feasibility study on relocation of Diamond Hill fresh water and salt water service reservoirs to caverns PURPOSE This paper seeks Members’ support on the proposals to upgrade 401DS, 402DS and 195WC to Category A at an estimated cost of $39.2 million, $40.6 million and $46.0 million respectively in money-of-the-day (MOD) prices to carry out feasibility studies on relocation of Sham Tseng sewage treatment works (STSTW), Sai Kung sewage treatment works (SKSTW) and Diamond Hill fresh water and salt water service reservoirs (DHSRs) to caverns. PROJECT SCOPE AND NATURE 2. The scope of 401DS (the STSTW Study) and 402DS (the SKSTW Study), which we propose to upgrade to Category A, comprises – (a) detailed engineering feasibility studies including relevant preliminary technical and impact assessments1, preparation of an outline design of engineering works, formulation of implementation strategies and programmes etc. for relocation of STSTW and SKSTW to caverns and the associated works2; 1 The preliminary technical and impact assessments cover sewage and sludge treatments, sewerage, geotechnical, environmental, drainage, traffic, waterworks, utilities, land requirement and land use aspects. 2 The associated works include – (a) rehabilitation, modification or improvement of the upstream sewerage in relation to relocation of STSTW and SKSTW to caverns; (b) rehabilitation, modification or improvement of the existing submarine outfalls or construction of new outfalls for connecting with the relocated STSTW and SKSTW; (c) demolition of the existing STSTW and SKSTW; and (d) ancillary works. -