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Hong Kong fast-track laws to run parallel with environmental rules

Hong Kong authorities have clarified that new fast-track legislation for the Northern Metropolis development will operate concurrently with existing environmental regulations. Contractors must adhere to the standards set by both the dedicated Northern Metropolis laws and the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance. This approach aims to streamline construction procedures while ensuring environmental and noise standards are maintained. AI

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Hong Kong fast-track laws to run parallel with environmental rules

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Vivian Au ·

    Northern Metropolis fast-track laws will ‘run parallel’ with environmental rules

    Dedicated laws designed to fast-track Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis project will not override the Environmental Impact Assessment Ordinance, the authorities have said. The remarks on Monday followed a meeting of the government-appointed Advisory Council on the Environment, wher…