Policy and Consultation Papers
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Annex A
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THE 1989 WHITE PAPER - PROGRESS AGAINST TARGETS
The following tables summarize progress made against the targets set out in the 1989 White Paper and all the previous Reviews.
2.Section A reports the progress on the 14 outstanding targets listed in the Third Review. Twelve targets were either completed or on-schedule, which is more than 98% of the total 119 items proposed in the White Paper in 1989. The two outstanding items are:
- Commissioning of the Yuen Long/Tuen Mun Refuse Transfer Station; and
- Commissioning of the Centralized Incineration Facility for animal carcasses and clinical waste
The former's delay was due to public objection and tendering complications. The latter was the result of a change in disposal strategy for animal carcasses and clinical waste.
3.Section B reports further progress against the 37 outstanding measures proposed in the Second Review. As at December 1997, 33 targets (89%) were completed, on-schedule or on-going. There are delays on the following four items:
- Higher penalties for smoky vehicles;
- Completion of the High Priority Programme of the Sewage Strategy;
- Banning the use of diesel hammer for piling; and
- Introduction of landfill charging.
Progress is being made with a view to completing these targets as soon as practicable.
4.Section C reports the progress of the additional measures and new initiatives proposed in the Third Review. A total of 26 out of 28 items (93%) were either completed or on-schedule. Delay was encountered for the following initiatives:
- Commissioning of the low level radioactive waste storage facility; and
- Commissioning of the SUSDEV 21 Study
The former's delay was due to the objection of land owners and green groups on the siting of the facility and the unacceptably high tender price received. The latter study started in September 1997.
5.Overall, of the 79 targets reported in this Review, 71 are either completed or on-schedule. |
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