The Environmental Protection Department said it does not tolerate concrete batching plants operating without a licence and will make every effort to stop any illegal operations. The department made the statement in response to media reports yesterday of a concrete batching plant at 20 Tung Yuen Street in Yau Tong continuing to operate without holding a valid Specified Process Licence (SPL). The department has been closely monitoring the operation of two plants, both owned by China Concrete. The other plant is at 22 Tung Yuen Street in Yau Tong. Regarding the plant at 20 Tung Yuen Street, the Air Pollution Control Appeal Board dismissed an appeal lodged by China Concrete against the department’s refusal of its application for renewal of an SPL for the plant on November 22. Under the Air Pollution Control (Specified Processes) Regulations, the plant’s SPL ceased to be valid with immediate effect and the department issued a letter requesting that all works be halte
The Education Bureau today uploaded three useful tools on its website to help Secondary 6 students prepare for the release of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination results on July 21.
The first tool, e-Navigator, helps students, parents and schools search for programme information across different levels, including degrees, sub-degrees and the Diploma Yi Jin.
The Further Studies & Career Map provides a checklist of multiple pathways and key dates for course registration.
Additionally, the Compass@HKDSE offers valuable information on further studies, multiple pathways and various supporting services.
The bureau said the HKDSE Examination was smoothly completed under the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to schools’ and students’ co-operation.
It will continue to communicate and collaborate with schools and other stakeholders to help students plan for their future.
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