Airport plan could breach new pollution limit by 50pc

Anita Lam
SCMP

“The cumulative affect of air pollution from new infrastructure proposed for Tung Chung – including a HK$136.2 billion third runway – could be up to 50 per cent higher than a legal limit that may come into effect this year.

The proposed infrastructure also comprises a cross-border bridge connecting Hong Kong, Macau and Zhuhai, and all related roads and border facilities. A prelimi …

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Green group wants airport consultation extended

Friends of the Earth says people need longer to consider information on air quality impacts

Cheung Chi-fai
SCMP

“Green group Friends of the Earth has called for a public consultation on proposals to expand Hong Kong International Airport to be extended, claiming people need more time to digest information to be released on possible environmental impacts.

The Airport Authority – which has run a …

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Great debate on HK$80b third runway begins

SCMP
Anita Lam

Some sharp questions will be asked about the government’s proposed HK$80 billion third runway at Chek Lap Kok airport when a consultation on the project begins on Thursday.

The aviation industry is united in its call for a third runway, believing it is needed for Hong Kong to maintain its position as a leading aviation hub in the region. But critics are quick to point out that th …

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