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Protection of the Harbour Ordinance passed in 1997 to prevent further reclamation
Protection of the Harbour Ordinance passed in 1997 to prevent further reclamation
2004 Court of Final Appeal decision – no reclamation permitted within the harbour without there being demonstrable “overriding public need”
Government interpretation of decision very strict – sterilisation of harbourfront
New “proportionality” proposals should facilitate small scale reclamation for public benefit