Do you oppose development on Lamma?On the contrary. We encourage sensible development and we support local industries that do such development. Our only objection is to uncontrolled and poorly planned development.Are you an ecological group?Our primary mission is to make Lamma a more pleasant place. One of the chief attractions of Lamma is the fact that it is an idylic countryside island. As such there is inevitably an ecological theme to many of our projects. However this is secondary to our primary mission.
Do you represent all Lamma people?We try to represent all Lamma people. Our aims are directly linked to improving the quality of life for people living on and visiting Lamma. So we think it is fair to say that we represent the viewpoint of the majority of Lamma residents.
What are your political affiliations?We have no political affiliations. We are happy to work with whoever is able to improve the quality of life on Lamma.
How do I check that waste is disposed of properly?Building and other contractors should dispose of their waste responsibly. However this does not always happen and in extreme cases it is sometimes simply tipped over the side of a hill.
Some contractors will offer to dispose of waste responsibly for a small extra fee. If you wish to ensure that your fee has been put to good use you can check with the Waste Facility.
Simply make a note of the VV which removes the waste. Then call the facility and let them know it is on its way. If it never arrives you can ask your contractor what happened.
This is a procedure is approved by the Environmental Protection Department.
Any of the following people will be able to help. They speak both Cantonese and English and should also be able to answer queries on the charging scheme for construction waste.
EPD Office : Mr Terence Ho (Waste Facilities Project Engineer)
Tel : 2872 1642
EPD Site : Mr. T F Lee (Senior Inspector)
Tel : 2986 9199
Yung Shue Wan Transfer Facility
Tel : 2982 4216
How do I empty my septic tank?Septic tanks should only need to be emptied every seven years. However many houses on Lamma have inferior tanks which need to be emptied every couple of years.
It is important that this is done regularly otherwise the tanks can overflow with obvious and unpleasant consequences.
However it is equally important that the waste is disposed of responsibly. Given that waste disposal costs money it is always tempting for a contractor to dump the waste in the sea or on a hillside.
So it is important to use a reputable contractor. The following contractors have been recommended to us.
Mr. Chan & Mr Ma (Cantonese only)
FAX 2982 1057
MOBILE 9608 1317 Who can I talk to regarding environmental issues on Lamma?Slope Maintenance comes under the direct control of Chief Geotechnical Engineer Mr. B N Leung Tel. 2231 3773, his 'boss' is the Assistant Director (Estate Management), Ms. Karen Chan Tel. 2231 3030 and her 'boss' is the Deputy Director (Specialist) Mr. G.M. ROSS, JP Tel. 2231 3131, he operates through the Lands Administration Office and ultimately through to Miss Annie Tam, JP, Director of Lands.
Here are a few more contacts:
What do I do if I see illegal dumping?If you see illegal dumping of waste on Government Land please take a note of the time, date and person doing so. A photograph would be very useful. Please report this to the Lands Department who will arrange investigation and possible legal proceedings. Land Management Section Land Executive Mr. CHOY Kin-lun Tel: 2852 4262 Land Control Section Land Executive Mr. LAI Kwok-wai Tel: 2852 4245 What is your policy on trees?Trees are part of our natural heritage. They define our cultural landscape and improve the aesthetics of our environment. Larger trees can represent an investment of hundreds of years - an investment that is impossible to replace once destroyed. It is important to care for this investment. Living Lamma supports the pro-active management, protection, removal and replacement of trees. The Living Lamma best practice guide is as follows. All trees need to be assessed and managed professionally. Before any action is taken on a tree the action must be approved as appropriate by a professional. All tree cutting or pruning must be carried out by a professional. All professionals must have relevant formal training and qualifications from an independent body such as the ISA. The professional who assesses the tree and recommends a course of action should be different from the one who does the work. After the work has been completed the job must be signed off by the initial assessor. All assessment must be done in person at the site of the tree and not via photographs. There should be a recognized method that the public can use to report problems with significant or iconic trees. If a tree is reported it needs to be assessed within a short period of time so that any problems can be addressed before the situation deteriorates. Trees or sets of trees which define the look of a particular place are important and great care must be taken with them. Before work on a significant tree is started, the public should always be consulted. Any tree with a trunk diameter greater than 30cm, within five meters of a path or house should be regarded as significant. If I have concerns about a tree what should I do?If people have concerns about trees on government land then they should contact the Lands Department. The Lands Department will arrange a professional assessment and a suitable course of action. If the Lands Department determines that the tree is on private land or that the tree is the responsibility of another department then they will refer the case appropriately. Please ensure that you ask the department to notify you of the assessment and the recommended course of action. The Lands Department does not follow up on every action so if people have comments on the work that has been done please be sure to mention this to the Lands Department. Land Management Section Land Executive Mr. CHOY Kin-lun Tel: 2852 4262 Land Control Section Land Executive Mr. LAI Kwok-wai Tel: 2852 4245 Can I prune the trees in my garden?People who have gardens on Government Land are responsible for maintaining the trees on that land. To do so they can prune trees to a reasonable extent. However they cannot cut down or prune to a level that damages the tree. If they feel that a tree is dangerous or should be cut down they should contact the Lands Department and they will arrange an assessment. Land Management Section Land Executive Mr. CHOY Kin-lun Tel: 2852 4262 Land Control Section Land Executive Mr. LAI Kwok-wai Tel: 2852 4245 |
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