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Hong Kong International Airport, seen from the HK Sky City Marriott
"This plan will outline our approach for the conservation of marine life, particularly the Chinese White Dolphins within Hong Kong and Pearl River Estuary waters."
Airport Authority Hong Kong has welcomed a decision to issue an Environmental Permit for the proposed expansion of Hong Kong International Airport into a three-runway system.
Fred Lam, chief the AA, said, “It marks a major step in Hong Kong’s pursuit of strengthening its long-term competitiveness and leading aviation hub status. Our aim is to achieve a balance between economic development and conservation.
"Now that the EP has been granted," Lam said, "the AA will kick-start the marine park proposal by developing a management plan for a 2,400-hectare marine park.
"This plan will outline our approach for the conservation of marine life, particularly the Chinese White Dolphins within Hong Kong and Pearl River Estuary waters."
Lam said the airport is currently operating very close to its maximum capacity. The third runway will not be fully operational in 2023.