The expert advisory panel for the study on the artificial islands in the Central Waters set up by the Government held its first meeting today (November 9) to give expert advice and views on the study.
 
     The panel comprises 10 non-official members, who are academics, professionals and experts from various sectors. At today's meeting, they had in-depth discussions with representatives from the Civil Engineering and Development Department and the Planning Department, as well as the consultants on various issues under the study including planning and urban design principles, infrastructure works, transport planning, sustainability and carbon neutrality, and smart, green and resilient initiatives.
 
     The membership of the panel is as follows:
 
Non-official members
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Mr Chan Chi-chiu
Professor Leslie Chen Hung-chi
Mr Lau Chun-kong
Mr Vincent Ng Wing-shun
Professor Edward Ng Yan-yung
Ms Iris Tam Siu-ying
Dr Winnie Tang Shuk-ming
Professor Wong Sze-chun
Professor Eric Yim Chi-ming
Mr Ricky Yu Wai-yip

Ends/Tuesday, November 9, 2021
Issued at HKT 18:19

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