Q Should the government press ahead with its super-jail plan?
Hei Ling Chau should have its present facilities removed, and be given back for the use of the people of Hong Kong.
Such islands are rare jewels in our offshore waters, and should be treasured and maintained as part of the heritage of future generations. There has been far too much exploitation of Hong Kong's limited and precious assets.
The consultation on this project has been pathetic. A perfect example of Hobson's choice.
Yes, there are several alternatives - but each centred on the plunder and desecration of Hei Ling Chau - and its neighbouring Lantau.
The study has been a complete waste of public funds, and the proposals will burden the taxpayer with further engineering works that will run into billions of dollars: $1 billion for a road and bridge (and do not forget the ongoing maintenance costs) - for 700 cars a day. Then another $1.5 billion for 80 hectares of reclamation. A breakwater built at considerable expense a few years ago is to be removed - and a new one built to take up even more of our waters. Kill this ridiculous proposal right now.