A government plan to fill in fish ponds to build a new innovation and technology (I&T) hub near Hong Kong’s border with Shenzhen will increase the risk of flooding in both cities during extreme weather events, conservationists have warned.
They also highlighted the ecological importance of wetlands in the area and the impact of the proposed development on bird life, while the Development Bureau said it had to “reasonably” use some ponds to improve land planning and pledged to minimise the impact on the animals.
Already a subscriber? Log in
Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. Ad-free. Unlimited access with perks.
