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South China Morning Post
7 days ago
- Health
- South China Morning Post
Fresh case of bitumen in water supply for Hong Kong housing, lawmaker says
Hong Kong authorities have provided temporary tanks and vowed to improve the pipes for thousands of households in Sai Wan Ho after bitumen particles were found in water supply samples, according to a lawmaker and the management of a housing estate. Advertisement Lawmaker Edward Leung Hei said on Wednesday that he had also received complaints about particles in the water from some residents at the Grand Promenade and Lei King Wan estates, which are home to about 2,000 and 2,300 households respectively. 'The Water Supplies Department responded very quickly after receiving the call for help from the residents of Grand Promenade,' he said. 'It immediately took water samples for testing. The results showed that a small amount of black bitumen sediment particles were found in the water samples. The particles were also very small, and the situation is not as serious as those in the Queen's Hill water pipes.' He was referring to bitumen, a substance banned for use in pipes, being found recently in the drinking water supply at Queens Hill Estate. Authorities had stressed that the water remained safe to drink. Advertisement Leung said the department suspected that the particles in the latest cases had come from upstream and were related to a public water pipes project.
RTHK
15-06-2025
- Business
- RTHK
Lawmaker calls for loan limits for domestic workers
Lawmaker calls for loan limits for domestic workers Edward Leung (centre) said the government will conduct a public consultation at the end of the month to address over-borrowing issues. Photo: RTHK DAB lawmaker Edward Leung on Sunday urged the government to establish lending limits and interest rate ceilings to prevent over-borrowing by foreign domestic workers. Leung said there is a concern about excessive borrowing and allegedly unethical practices of financial institutions pursuing debts from helpers using illegal methods. "We advocate that the amount that [financial institutions] could lend to the domestic helpers depends on, first of all, the remaining contract months that they have, and the amount that they could pay back each month will be 30 percent of their monthly income," he said. "For example, they have six more months left in their contract, and their monthly income is HK$5,000, then HK$1,500 times six months will be the total amount that they could borrow. "This is the limit that we advocate, and this is agreed by many employers and also many agents that we have talked to." He said the government should also step up publicity and education to better protect the interests of foreign domestic helpers and their employers. "The government [should] provide seminars for them regarding their rights and also the laws in Hong Kong [other] foreign workers in Hong Kong, they have to attend a seminar organised by the government within eight months that they have arrived in Hong Kong," he said. "However, for domestic workers, they do not have such kind of seminars, and that could cause problems such as the over-borrowing and borrowing money from non-licensed financial institutions. "That's why we advocate that the government should offer seminars for domestic workers within eight weeks after they have arrived in Hong Kong." Leung said the government will conduct a public consultation at the end of the month to address over-borrowing issues.
Glasgow Times
01-06-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Plan to erect Glasgow battery storage system generates 26 objections
A planning application has been submitted to Glasgow City Council to erect the development in a field in the Greater Pollok area. Proposals include 12 containers housing the energy storage systems located on 9.5 acres of designated greenbelt land. The development would be surrounded by a 1.8 metre perimeter fence and include infrastructure located in a compound, security lighting and CCTV. Concerns over health and safety, fire risk, negative impact on wildlife, light pollution and loss of greenspace have been put forward by residents. A design statement submitted on behalf of the applicant, said: 'The proposed development would allow electricity from the national grid to be stored in batteries at times of low demand and then exported back to the grid at times of high demand. This will assist in ensuring a resilient grid, providing a more reliable supply of energy to users.' It added: 'The UK is legally bound through the Climate Change Act (2008) to reduce carbon emissions and increase electricity consumption from renewable resources. Energy storage facilities, such as the development, will play an important role in achieving this.' The system would store up to 24mw of energy. A total of 26 objections have been received against the bid from applicant GPC 1184 Ltd for the Parkhouse Road site. Ashley McKee said: 'I am concerned that this site would devalue properties in the area. I am also concerned about the negative impact this would have on wildlife. There are more suitable spaces in Glasgow that this facility could be placed. A residential area isn't the place for this.' Edward Leung said: 'Something like a battery energy storage facility is out of place beside a residential area and country park, and will constitute an eyesore. Simple screening won't be effective as the homes are in an elevated position over the battery site. He added: 'I worry about what happens if there is a malfunction at the battery site which could lead to large explosions/fires/chemical leaks so close to a residential area.'
STV News
29-05-2025
- Business
- STV News
Plans for battery storage site in Glasgow facing objections
Plans for a battery storage site between Nitshill and Barrhead are facing 26 objections. A planning application has been submitted to Glasgow City Council to erect the development in a field in the Greater Pollok area. Proposals include 12 containers housing the energy storage systems located on 9.5 acres of designated greenbelt land. The development would be surrounded by a 1.8 metre perimeter fence and include infrastructure located in a compound, security lighting and CCTV. Concerns over health and safety, fire risk, negative impact on wildlife, light pollution and loss of greenspace have been put forward by residents. A design statement submitted on behalf of the applicant, said: 'The proposed development would allow electricity from the national grid to be stored in batteries at times of low demand and then exported back to the grid at times of high demand. 'This will assist in ensuring a resilient grid, providing a more reliable supply of energy to users.' It added: 'The UK is legally bound through the Climate Change Act (2008) to reduce carbon emissions and increase electricity consumption from renewable resources. Energy storage facilities, such as the development, will play an important role in achieving this.' The system would store up to 24mw of energy. A total of 26 objections have been received against the bid from applicant GPC 1184 Ltd for the Parkhouse Road site. Ashley McKee said: 'I am concerned that this site would devalue properties in the area. I am also concerned about the negative impact this would have on wildlife. There are more suitable spaces in Glasgow that this facility could be placed. A residential area isn't the place for this.' Edward Leung said: 'Something like a battery energy storage facility is out of place beside a residential area and country park, and will constitute an eyesore. Simple screening won't be effective as the homes are in an elevated position over the battery site. He added: 'I worry about what happens if there is a malfunction at the battery site which could lead to large explosions/fires/chemical leaks so close to a residential area.' Get all the latest news from around the country Follow STV News Scan the QR code on your mobile device for all the latest news from around the country
