The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:

@¡¡¡The Legislative Council (LegCo) Subcommittee to Follow Up Issues Relating to the Three-runway System (3RS) at the Hong Kong International Airport conducted a visit to observe 3RS reclamation works today (May 5) to better understand its construction progress.
 
@¡¡¡Members arrived at the Tung Chung Development Pier this morning and took a boat trip to observe 3RS reclamation works area with the company of the Under Secretary for Transport and Housing, Mr Yau Shing-mu, and the Chief Executive Officer of the Airport Authority Hong Kong (AA), Mr Fred Lam. Members received a briefing on 3RS reclamation works by the representatives of the AA during the boat trip. 
 
@¡¡¡Members then boarded the barge and observed how deep cement mixing method was used for non-dredge reclamation from a close distance. Members expressed concerns about the extent of reclamation, filling materials used as well as the environmental and ecological impact of the works.

@¡¡¡Members participating in the visit included the Chairman of the Subcommittee, Mr Wong Ting-kwong; the Deputy Chairman, Mr Jeremy Tam; Subcommittee members, Mr Leung Yiu-chung, Mr Paul Tse, Mr Yiu Si-wing, Dr Lo Wai-kwok, Mr Chu Hoi-dick and Dr Yiu Chung-yim.

Ends/Friday, May 5, 2017
Issued at HKT 19:00

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