Clear The Air News Blog Rotating Header Image

Protest as top officials visit landfill

http://rthk.hk/rthk/news/englishnews/news.htm?hightlight&20130808&56&941014

08-08-2013

audio

http://www.rthk.org.hk/rthk/radio3/hongkongtoday/images/Subpage_12.gifhttp://www.rthk.org.hk/rthk/radio3/hongkongtoday/images/Subpage_15.gif

Wendy Wong reports

audio

http://www.rthk.org.hk/rthk/radio3/hongkongtoday/images/Subpage_12.gifhttp://www.rthk.org.hk/rthk/radio3/hongkongtoday/images/Subpage_15.gif

Chief Secretary Carrie Lam

http://www.rthk.org.hk/APSuppics/mfile_56_941014_1.jpg

Protest against landfill extension. Photo: RTHK.

Dozens of villagers living near a landfill in the north-west New Territories have staged a protest as the Chief Secretary, Carrie Lam, and the Environment Secretary, Wong Kam-sing, visited the site.

The villagers have been complaining about the landfill’s stench and are strongly opposed to its planned expansion.

Speaking after meeting the villagers, Mrs Lam, said the visit showed the government was committed to addressing their anxieties.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *