Environment, Transport and Works Bureau
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Environment, Transport and Works Bureau was formerly a policy bureau of the Government of Hong Kong
. It was responsible for:
The duties of the bureau are now held by the Environment Bureau
, Transport and Housing Bureau
and possibly others.
Government of Hong Kong
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China, commonly the Hong Kong Government, is led by the Chief Executive as Head of the Government, who is also the head of the Hong Kong SAR...
. It was responsible for:
- Environmental protection
- TransportTransport in Hong KongHong Kong has a highly developed and sophisticated transport network, encompassing both public and private transport. Over 90% of the daily journeys are on public transport, making it the highest rate in the world....
- Public works
- Waste managementWaste management in Hong KongIn the densely populated city of Hong Kong, waste is a troublesome issue. The city generates around 6.4 million tons of waste each year, and by 2015, its existing landfills are expected to be full. The government has introduced waste management schemes and is working to educate the public on the...
The duties of the bureau are now held by the Environment Bureau
Environment Bureau
The Environment Bureau is an executive agency of the Government of Hong Kong responsible for developing policies in environmental protection, nature conservation; enforcing environmental legislation...
, Transport and Housing Bureau
Transport and Housing Bureau
The Transport and Housing Bureau is an agency of the Government of Hong Kong responsible for a range of activities such as the internal and external transportation, including air services, land transport, maritime transport and logistics in Hong Kong....
and possibly others.