Tung Chung new town seen from the cable car. The basin of the encircling hills in which the town is situated traps pollution and shuts out prevailing winds. Photo: Felix Wong Tung Chung new town seen from the cable car. The basin of the encircling hills in which the town is situated traps pollution and shuts out prevailing winds. Photo: Felix Wong
Tung Chung new town seen from the cable car. The basin of the encircling hills in which the town is situated traps pollution and shuts out prevailing winds. Photo: Felix Wong
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Build a tunnel to the beaches for Tung Chung’s encircled residents

David Akers-Jones says a tunnel from Tung Chung to the south coast of Lantau Island would give locals easier access to fresh air and recreational opportunities

David Akers-Jones

Updated: 2:54pm, 20 Jul, 2018

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Tung Chung new town seen from the cable car. The basin of the encircling hills in which the town is situated traps pollution and shuts out prevailing winds. Photo: Felix Wong Tung Chung new town seen from the cable car. The basin of the encircling hills in which the town is situated traps pollution and shuts out prevailing winds. Photo: Felix Wong
Tung Chung new town seen from the cable car. The basin of the encircling hills in which the town is situated traps pollution and shuts out prevailing winds. Photo: Felix Wong
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