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Ask Debby How is the Sai Sha Road development coming along? The development on Sai Sha Road was approved in 2017 without much objection and work began in 2018. The estimated completion time of the road widening is autumn 2023. The details of the new transport arrangement has not been consulate and no updated biodiversity survey report about the impacts on the two sites of specific scientific Interest nearby has been submitted.
What can residents do to help local businesses? Businesses in Sai Kung Town are no better than the ones in the city. Although the government has provided funds to help sustain the bars and restaurants, family run businesses in Sai Kung are only making enough to survive. The influx of local tourists on weekends can not cover the loss of foreign tourists. To develop a longlasting and healthy business model, residing consumers should shop locally and remain loyal to the shops around town.
Could you tell us about the village sewage collection project? To improve hygiene in rural villages, the government has decided to install a sewage
District Councillor for Sai Kung Islands Debby Chan answers your questions
system in some of the older villages around town. These include Kap Pin Long and Wong Chuk Wan, which will be connected to the public sewer by the end of this year. All the home owners have the responsibility to connect their private discharge pipes to the public one, otherwise they will be fined. If anyone encounters any technical problems, please contact the Environmental Protection Department for advice.
Will Sai Kung Town be holding any celebrations for CNY? The long tail of the 4th wave pandemic indicates a quiet Chinese New Year, as no festive events will be held by the council this year. Many families will continue to visit each other during this time for dinner and hiking so there may be heavy traffic over the festive period. Even though council meetings are still on hold, our office has been putting up signs to remind drivers not to park along the pedestrian way.
to ask for a peaceful and safe year. I guess it would be nice to pay a visit to the temple in Sai Kung and wish for the same again.
What are your plans for Chinese New Year? CNY is the time for family, yet it is the second year running that we have to keep social distance and reduce gatherings. Last year, I paid a visit to Che Kung Temple in Sha Tin
Debby Chan Ka Lam is the District Councillor for Sai Kung Islands. This month will be her last column with us, if you would like to stay in touch with Debby follow her on Facebook @saikung.debbychan
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