| Date
| Context
| Summary of development
| Action
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|---|
| 26.11.97
| PWSC
| PWSC endorsed a commitment to create and directly include a new item in Category A at an estimated cost of $2,000 million in money-of-the-day prices for completion of the sewage tunnel system from Chai Wan and Tseung Kwan O to Kwun Tong and from Kwun Tong to Stonecutters Island. [Paper]
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|
| 12.12.97
| FC
| FC approved a commitment to create and directly include a new item in Category A at an estimated cost of $2,000 million in money-of-the-day prices for completion of the sewage tunnel system from Chai Wan and Tseung Kwan O to Kwun Tong and from Kwun Tong to Stonecutters Island. [Paper]
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|
| 26.3.98
| EA
| The Panel discussed the progress of the Environmental Impact Assessment Study for the Strategic Sewage Disposal Scheme (SSDS) and the planned future schedule for SSDS. [Paper]
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|
| 6.98
| AUD
| Director of Audit conducted a value-for-money audit on Acceleration of works in SSDS Stage I. [Report]
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|
| 11.9.98
| EA
| The Panel discussed the briefing document on option evaluation and comparison for the Environmental Impact Assessment Study of SSDS. [Paper]
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|
| 5.10.98
| EA
| The Panel met deputations and received views on SSDS.
The Panel discussed the papers on SSDS re. the planning and provision of sewage infrastructure, the four groups of acceptable options for SSDS Stage 2: Pros and Cons, Comparison of centralized and distributed Sewage Treatment Systems. [Paper]
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|
| 26.10.98
| EA
| The Panel discussed the Administration's talk with the Mainland on SSDS [Paper], the recurrent cost of sewage treatment [Paper], SSDS Environmental Impact Assessment - tunneling aspects [Paper], the Administration's responses to the submissions tabled on 5 October 1998 [Paper].
The Panel circulated the Administration's paper on land implication on the construction of sewage treatment works in Kwun Tong and Tseung Kwan O. [Follow-up paper]
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|
| 5.2.99
| EA,PLW
| The Panels discussed the LegCo Brief issued by Planning, Environment and Lands Bureau in January 1999 on Stages I and II of SSDS.
The Panels also discussed the papers on the progress of tunneling works under the Stage I of SSDS [Paper], the progress and way forward for the Environmental Impact Studies for SSDS [Paper], and the meeting of the Expert Group on sewage disposal formed between Hong Kong and the Mainland held on 30 Nov 98 [Press release].
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|
| 2.99
| PAC
| PAC held public hearings on the Director of Audit's Report on SSDS Stage I, and deferred a full report on the subject. [Report "page 40"]
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|
| 7.99
| PAC
| PAC considered in detail report of the Director of Audit on SSDS Stage I. [Report "page 15"]
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|
| 28.10.99
| EA
| The Panel discussed the current status of SSDS, in particular progress of the Stage I tunneling works and the way forward for Stages II, III and IV. [Paper]
The Panel circulated the Administration's follow-up paper on the estimate on the additional costs that might be incurred as a result of the delay due to forfeiture of the original tunnel contracts under SSDS. [Follow-up paper]
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|
| 25.11.99
| EA
| The Panel discussed the paper on how the International Review Panel was intended to be conducted. [Paper]
The Panel circulated the Administration's follow-up paper on the methodology used in building the deep tunnels and the safeguards in place to control ground settlement. [Follow-up paper]
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|
| 20.12.99
| EA
| The Panel met deputations and received views on SSDS.
The Panel discussed the paper on how the review of SSDS was intended to be conducted. [Paper]
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|
| 2.00
| PAC
| PAC noted the Government minute on SSDS. [Report "page 14"]
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|
| 7.4.00
| EA
| The Panel discussed the Administration's expected timetable and plans for the process for conducting the review of SSDS. [Paper]
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|
| 27.5.00
| EA
| The Panel met with the International Review Panel on the Strategic Sewage Disposal Scheme.
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|
| 1.12.00
| EA
| The Panel received a briefing on the report of the International Review Panel on the Review of the Strategic Sewage Disposal Scheme.
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|
| 30.12.00
| EA
| Development to date presented in the background information paper prepared by the Secretariat. [Paper]
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|
| 2.1.01
| EA
| The Panel discussed the proposed increase in the approved project estimate for SSDS Stage I - "Stonecutters Island Sewage Treatment Works pumping stations, building and site development - 308DS". [Paper]
The Panel circulated the Administration's responses to PAC's recommendations on Stage I of SSDS [Follow-up paper] and extracts from the Government minute in response to PAC's recommendations [Follow-up paper].
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|
| 10.1.01
| CM
| A motion moved by Hon Frederick FUNG as amended by Hon Andrew CHENG on SSDS was passed. [Hansard "page 150"]
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|
| 21.2.01
| PWSC
| PWSC endorsed a commitment to increase in the approved project estimate of 308DS from $97.3 million by $60.0 million to $157.3 million in money-of-the-day prices for Stonecutters Island sewage treatment works - pumping stations, buildings and site development. [Paper]
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|
| 9.3.01
| FC
| FC approved the commitment endorsed by PWSC on 21.2.01. [Paper]
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|
| 19.3.01
| EA
| The Panel discussed the LegCo Brief on the way forward for Sewage Treatment for the Harbour Area. [Paper]
The Panel discussed the Administration's proposal to upgrade to Category A of the Public Works Programme a new item for undertaking trials and studies for the further development of the Harbour Area Treatment Scheme (HATS) (formerly known as SSDS). [Paper]
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|
| 20.3.01
| CM
| The Council circulated the Administration's paper on the latest position of the Administration's follow-up actions in response to the motion on the former SSDS carried in the Legislative Council meeting on 10 January 2001. [Paper]
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|
| 3.4.01
| EA
| The Panel continued discussion on the way forward for sewage treatment for the harbour area.
The Panel also continued discussion on the Administration's proposal to upgrade to Category A of the Public Works Programme a new item for undertaking trials and studies for the further development of HATS. [Summary of contracts awarded under phase I of HATS]
The Panel circulated the Administration's paper on the list of consultants engaged in studies for the former SSDS. [Follow-up paper]
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|
| 25.4.01
| PWSC
| PWSC endorsed a commitment to upgrade 227DS to Category A at an estimated cost of $73.6 million in money-of-the-day prices for testing out Biological Aerated Filters technology and, if necessary, other well-proven compact sewage treatment technologies; assessing the environmental and engineering feasibility of four options which an International Review Panel had recommended for the future development of HATS and developing a contractual framework for option implementation. [Paper]
PWSC circulated the Administration's paper providing supplementary information on the mechanism for coordinating the delivery of the further stages of HATS. [Follow-up Paper]
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|
| 25.5.01
| FC
| FC approved the commitment endorsed by PWSC on 25.4.01. [Paper]
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|
| 2.02
| PAC
| PAC noted the Government minute on HATS Stage I. [Report "page 35"]
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|
| 20.3.02
| EA
| The Panel received and discussed the progress report on the trials and studies to ascertain the feasibility of options proposed by the International Review Panel to implement the further stages of HATS. [Paper]
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|
| 25.11.02
| EA
| The Panel discussed the latest progress of the various trials and studies undertaken to ascertain the feasibility of compact sewage treatment technology and options proposed by the International Review Panel to implement the further stages of HATS. [Paper]
Development to date presented in the background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Paper]
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|
| 3.04
| AUD
| Director of Audit conducted a value-for-money audit on HATS Stage I. [Report]
|
|
| 6.04
| PAC
| PAC considered in detail report of the Director of Audit on HATS Stage I. [Report]
|
|
| 28.6.04
| EA
| The Panel discussed the consultation document for HATS Stage 2 [Paper], the paper on the way forward for HATS Stage 2 [Paper], and the findings of trials and studies undertaken to ascertain the feasibility of compact sewage treatment technologies and the four options proposed by the International Review Panel to implement the HATS Stage 2 [Paper].
Development to date presented in the background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Paper]
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|
| 7.7.04
| EA
| The Panel met deputations and received views on HATS.
The Panel continued discussion on HATS Stage 2 with the Administration.
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|
| 18.11.04
| EA
| Development to date presented in the background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Paper]
The Panel discussed the update on the consultation exercise and publicity programme undertaken[Paper]
The Panel discussed the supplementary Technical Notes and Consultation document for the HATS Stage 2 [Paper]
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|
| 25.4.05
| EA
| The Panel discussed the LegCo Brief on the implementation programme for the Harbour Area Treatment Scheme Stage 2. [Paper]
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|
|
4.5.05
| CQ
| Hon Mrs Selina CHOW raised a question on new measures to reduce various pollution
[Hansard, "page 69"]
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|
| 5.7.05
| EA
| The Panel discussed the Implementation Plan for the Harbour Area Treatment Scheme Stage 2 [Paper]
Development to date presented in the background information paper prepared by the Secretariat. [Paper]
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|
| 23.11.05
| PWSC
| PWSC endorsed a commitment to upgrade 238DS to Category A at an estimated cost of $166.5 million in money-of-the-day prices for the environmental impact assessment, investigations, preliminary planning, and design of the tunnel conveyance system of HATS Stage 2A. [Paper]
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|
| 5.1.07
| EA
| The Panel discussed the Government's proposals on strengthening the application of the polluter-pays principle in the provision of sewage services. [Paper]
Development to date presented in background brief on sewage service charging scheme prepared by the Secretariat.
[Background brief]
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|
| 22.1.07
| EA
| The Administration has been requested to explain the land issues in relation to HATS Stage 2B; rationale for reviewing the timing for implementation of HATS Stage 2B in 2010-2011; and need for chlorination/dechlorination if the Administration decided to proceed with HATS Stage 2B.
[Follow-up paper]
Development to date presented in background brief on HATS prepared by the Secretariat.
[Background brief]
The Panel discussed the implementation of the HATS Stage 2A and the Administration's response to some comments raised by members at the Panel meeting of 5 January on the proposal for applying the polluter-pays principle in the provision of sewage services. [Paper]
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|
| 28.5.07
| EA
| The Panel discussed the Administration's proposal to upgrade the project 351DS to Category A at an estimated cost of about $105.6 million in money-of-the-day prices, prior to submission to the Public Works Subcommittee for consideration with a view to seeking Finance Committee's funding approval. [Paper]
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|
| 15.6.07
| PWSC
| PWSC endorsed a commitment to upgrade 351DS to Category A at an estimated cost of $105.6 million in money-of-the-day prices for the planning and design of the upgrading works of Stonecutters Island Sewage Treatment Works and the preliminary treatment works of the HATS stage 2A [Paper]
|
|
| 6.7.07
| FC
| FC approved the commitment endorsed by PWSC on 15.6.07. [Paper]
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|
| 15.12.09
| EA
| The Panel set out the Administration's proposal. to upgrade the remaining part of 341DS to Category A at an estimated cost of $7,928.9 million in money-of-the-day (MOD) prices prior to submission to PWSC for consideration with a view to seeking funding approval by the FC [Paper]
The Panel circulated the Administration's supplementary paper on 341DS - Harbour Area Treatment Scheme, stage 2A - upgrading of Stonecutters Island sewage treatment works and preliminary treatment works. [Follow-up paper]
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|
| 16.11.11 |
CM |
A motion moved by Dr Hon Priscilla LEUNG Mei-fun as amended by Dr Hon PAN Pey-chyou on comprehensively improving the water quality of the Victoria Harbour was passed. [Hansard "page 125"]
[Progress Report] |
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