蒲台明記海鮮酒家附近的小橋重建 Reconstruction of Bridge near Ming Kee Seafood Restaurant
本會得悉民政事務署將重建蒲台明記海鮮酒家附近的小橋（位置見附圖），該署指因為小橋石屎剝落及露出生鏽鋼筋，經過工程師檢視，需要重建北邊的橋墩及橋身，而新大小及設計將與原有相若。工程將於10月開始。
由於小橋是島上居民及遊客必經之路，為了保障安全，加上重建應該不會導致重要生境永久損失，本會並不反對重建，但會提出一些意見減低對環境影響。本會正等待署方回覆關於重建小橋期間的臨時通路事宜。
如鳥友有特別意見，請於9月28日(星期五)前留言，本會會整合意見再向該署反映。
HKBWS noted that Home Affairs Department would reconstruct the small footbridge near Ming Kee Seafood Restaurant (see attached map). The bridge has spalling concrete and heavily rusted reinforcement bar exposed and therefore the reconstruction of the bridge and its footing at the northern side is needed. The size and design would be similar to the old one. The construction will start in October.
As the bridge is crucial in maintaining the accessibility on the island, HKBWS has no objection to the reconstruction to protect the safety of residents and visitors, given that it would not cause permanent loss of important habitats. We will make suggestions on reducing the environmental impact. Regarding the issue of temporary access, we are wating for the department's reply.
If birders have any special comments, please reply here before 28 September (Fri) and HKBWS will reflect to the department.
HKBWS Conservation Officer
