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 19th Cantonese Opera Day will be held on November 28, comprising opera excerpts and operatic songs, talks and demonstrations as well as an exhibition on opera heritage.
The event will start with a chat session at noon at the Space Museum, with free admission tickets to be distributed at the entrance of the museum’s Lecture Hall from 11 am. Each person is entitled to one ticket.
It will be followed by other activities at the Cultural Centre and free tickets will be distributed from 9 am on November 18 at the centre’s enquiry counter. Each person may choose a maximum of four activities.
Admission tickets will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.
Call 2268 7325 for enquiries.
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