Extradition treaty protesters confront Carrie Lam at opening ceremony for reconstruction of the Sharp Island Pier

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The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam, attended the opening ceremony     Photo: HKGov

When Chief Executive Carrie Lam attended the official opening ceremony for the reconstruction of the Sharp Island Pier yesterday (9 June) she was met by a number of people protesting the proposed extradition law. Among them was Sai Kung District Councillor Christine Fong, who gave Lam a petition.

The Government earmarked a provision of $100 million for each District Council to implement signature projects  to enhance district administration and better address local needs. Reconstruction of the Sharp Island Pier is one of the two projects endorsed by the Sai Kung District Council (SKDC).

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Christine Fong giving Carrie Lam a petition against the extradition bill    Photo: RTHK

The Chief Executive, Mrs Carrie Lam; the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah; the Chairman of the SKDC, Mr Ng Sze-fuk; and other guests officiated at the plaque unveiling ceremony, signifying the official opening of the new pier.

Sharp Island is part of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark. With the significant increase in the number of tourists visiting Sharp Island in recent years, the capacity of the old pier had become insufficient to cater for the needs. In view of this, the SKDC proposed to reconstruct Sharp Island Pier through the scheme by extending the length and depth of the berth, and improving the berthing facilities of the pier for convenient access by tourists.

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Photo shows (from left) the Chairman of the Scheme Committee, Mr Francis Chau; the Director of Civil Engineering and Development, Mr Ricky Lau; the Chairman of the SKDC, Mr Ng Sze-fuk; Mrs Lam; the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah; the Director of Home Affairs, Miss Janice Tse; Deputy Director of Home Affairs Miss Charmaine Wong; and the District Officer (Sai Kung), Mr David Chiu               Photo: HKGov

The new pier provides two berthing locations and basic marine facilities such as mooring dolphins, fenders and navigation lights. It is also equipped with ancillary facilities including a shelter, lighting, railings and chairs for the convenience of tourists.

 

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