Govt mulls new EcoPark in northern NT
The Environment and Ecology Bureau on Wednesday said it is looking into building an EcoPark in the northern part of the New Territories, to provide more land for the recycling industry at an affordable rental cost. In a paper submitted to Legco, authorities said around 90 percent of the recycling areas in the current EcoPark in Tuen Mun are already in use. Environment officials said they are discussing with relevant departments the feasibility of reserving land in the New Territories North New Town and Man Kam To Development for the expansion of EcoPark. William Yu, CEO of the World Green Organisation, said he welcomes the idea as it could boost the development of green industries in Hong Kong. "If we have additional space, I think we can accommodate different types of green industries ranging from energy management, carbon reduction, to waste management and reduction. Different types of green industries would provide a one-stop shop or more holistic service for our corporations and society," he told RTHK. Yu added a site near the border could allow local recyclers to create synergy with their counterparts on the mainland. The government said it is also considering rolling out measures to better support EcoPark tenants, including providing legal advice on patent applications and amending some lease terms to increase the flexibility of their operations.