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
Chief Executive Carrie Lam today expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Cheung Yan-lung, a long-time participant of public services including the chairmanship of the Heung Yee Kuk and the Regional Council.
Mr Cheung was also a member of the Legislative Council, the District Council and the Selection Committee for the first Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
Mrs Lam said: “Sparing no effort in promoting the development of the New Territories, he was held in high regard and revered by the rural residents.
"I am saddened by the passing of Mr Cheung. On behalf of the Hong Kong SAR Government, I would like to extend my deepest condolences to his family."
Secretary for Home Affairs Caspar Tsui also expressed sorrow over the passing of Mr Cheung, saying that he had played an important role in bridging the communication between the Government and New Territories residents.
He spared no efforts in promoting rural affairs and district administration in the New Territories and worked for the welfare of its residents, Mr Tsui added.
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