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What's New

12 March 2024

Government establishes Expert Group on Conservation for Sha Lo Tung

The Environment and Ecology Bureau established the Expert Group on Conservation for Sha Lo Tung on 1 March 2024.

Members of the Expert Group are appointed by the Secretary for Environment and Ecology, with Professor Lam Kin-che as the convener. The members include experts and scholars from fields of nature conservation or related sectors involved in promoting conservation work, as well as representatives of the relevant government bureau and department. The membership list of the Expert Group is set out here.  The work of the Expert Group includes assisting the Government in mapping out the long-term strategies for conservation of ecology and biodiversity in Sha Lo Tung, advising the Government on measures to promote scientific research and eco-recreation in Sha Lo Tung, and steering the implementation of conservation studies and projects carried out in Sha Lo Tung.

18 August 2023

"Third Party Certification” for the Use of the Existing Septic Tank and Soakaway System in Guesthouse and Food Business Premises

"Third Party Certification” in the checking of existing Septic Tank and Soakaway System (STS) has been in place with immediate effect to facilitate guesthouse and food business licence application in the remote countryside areas. The Authorized Persons is allowed to ascertain the existing STS is in good working order in terms of its performance and capacity for the purpose of satisfying the licensing requirements of the relevant authorities. For details, please click here to check out the Guideline and the sample certification form.