Policy Address
Water Quality of Victoria Harbour
139. The waters of Hong Kong not only have great visual and
ecological values, but are also ideal for recreational and sports
activities. With the completion of the Harbour Area Treatment
Scheme Stage 2A a year ago, the water quality of Victoria
Harbour has significantly improved. We will maintain our
efforts and construct dry weather flow interceptors and
rehabilitate trunk sewers in Kowloon and Tsuen Wan to reduce
the discharge of residual pollutants into Victoria Harbour and
ameliorate the odour problem of the inshore water. A
consultancy study to further upgrade inshore water quality and
the general environment of Victoria Harbour will be completed
next year.
Marine Cleanliness
140. We have strengthened collaboration with Guangdong in
examining ways to reduce marine refuse and set up a notification
system. Relevant departments will allocate additional resources
to enhance their capacity in handling marine refuse.
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