[sustran] Hong Kong's proposed large reclamation of the Harbour for a bypass of Central

[Regina Manzo]

About one million square feet of reclamation into the harbour in Hong Kong 
is being proposed and contested by the public, the rationale for which is 
the disputed need for a road bypass of Central and Wan Chai.  The 
reclamation is way in excess of what would be needed to support the bypass, 
and 5.1 hectares will be sold to developers for commercial development.  An 
existing "Protection of the Harbour" law has been used to try to stop the 
proposed reclamation, as well as transport analyses saying the road is not 
needed.

The below letter from the group Save Our Shorelines (SOS) illustrates the 
latest legal developments.  And asks for assistance.  The slightly garbled 
text at the end explains more of the recent legal appeals.  For your 
information, and if anyone can assist.

Gina Manzo, AICP
Singapore

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