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What do you think of widening Hiram's Highway?

I do not support the proposal of widening Hiram's Highway. I believe that there will be several disadvantages.

First, Sai Kung is regarded by residents as 'the leisure garden of Hong Kong'. Because of its cultural characteristics, it attracts tourists and residents for sightseeing and recreational activities.

If there are improvements in the transport network, it will just attract more people to visit. It may destroy the natural habitat and its own ecological characteristics. In the long run, it may disturb and destroy Sai Kung's natural views. Therefore, widening Hiram's Highway may bring negative effects to Sai Kung.

Second, if there is an improvement in the accessibility to the district, it will lead to more development. There is no doubt that the land price will rise and residents will benefit. However, this would bring more pollution and disturb the peaceful lifestyle.

Christine Chung Sau-yee, Sha Tin

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