The latest, very significant development is the laying of the first concrete slab as a building foundation in the valley near the nullah, just last Saturday 15/9. If you care about the valley perhaps now is the last chance to act before it is completely covered in concrete.
Unchecked, this kind of development seems to go on by whoever chooses to do it. No one seems to know who the individuals are. Obviously, individual owners have a right to develop their own land but they need authorization from government to do so. This usually also requires a formal change in use from agriculture to residential or whatever the correct terms are.
So far the lily pond and natural habitat for the Romer’s Tree Frog amongst other have been destroyed. The nullah from the sea is a disaster whichever way you look at it.
There is a need to act individually and en masse to alert and challenge the government about the imminent desecration of our natural and defenceless green valley, Lamma’s so called ‘green lung’. This means phoning 1823 or writing to tellme@1823, the HK Government contact point for complaints and enquiries. You must identify the Yung Shue Long Valley adjacent to Yung Shue Wan on Lamma Island.
1823 will automatically refer it to Lands. Specify it is not just Lands, but must include EPD and likely the Planning Department among other government departments. They will only respond in a timely manner if you say it is a complaint.
Historically over the past 3 years other enquiries have been stonewalled particularly by the Lands Department masterfully obfuscating the issue.
Now is the time to act, when voices need to be heard. Others have already registered their concerns, but when people speak in greater numbers, there is more impetus for government to actually listen and take the necessary action.
So if you are concerned, write to the HK Government at tellme@1823.gov.hk, stating it is a complaint. You will receive a case/ fine number in reply, together with an indication of where in government your case has been directed.
This reference number helps with follow-up in keeping the pressure on toward achieving a full and proper review and a timely resolution.
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