The Lantau Development Advisory Committee held its 14th meeting today (January 18), which was also the last meeting for the third term of the Committee.

     At the meeting, the Committee discussed the work of the Sustainable Lantau Office and the progress of the "Ecological Study for Pui O, Shui Hau, Tai O and Neighbouring Areas – Feasibility Study".

     During this term, the Committee convened three meetings and in conjunction with its three subcommittees, namely the Sustainable Development Subcommittee, the Traffic, Transport and District Improvement Subcommittee as well as the Public Relations and Promotion Subcommittee, it conducted two site visits to better understand the latest progress of the reclamation works under the Tung Chung New Town Extension as well as the habitat of Pui O and Shui Hau.

     The current term of the Committee will expire at the end of this month. At the meeting, the Secretary for Development and Chairman of the Committee, Mr Michael Wong, expressed his gratitude to members for their efforts and contributions in the past two years and hoped that the Committee would continue to provide advice on the sustainable development and conservation of Lantau.

Ends/Saturday, January 18, 2020
Issued at HKT 13:00

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