Shek O Beach residents angry and fearful over Hong Kong officials’ response to debris clean-up after Typhoon Mangkhut destruction
Frustration mounts as two departments deny responsibility for overseeing area once occupied by barbecue pits and reclaimed by government months ago
Hong Kong residents frustrated by officials’ response to clean a part of Shek O Beach devastated on Sunday by Typhoon Mangkhut have claimed debris piled up since Monday poses a health hazard.
But determining who is now responsible for clearing that area has become a bureaucratic hot potato.
Nearby residents said the LCSD claimed that part of the beach falls under the jurisdiction of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD), which asserted the LCSD has oversight.
“The government reclaimed the barbecue area, but where are they now that help is urgently needed?” resident Rachel Wilson asked. “The government departments seem to be playing ping-pong with their responsibilities.”