Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai has called for all sectors in Macau to share views on the development strategy for the city’s Light Rapid Transit (LRT) rail system, and to do so from the perspective of the SAR’s overall and long-term development.
The chief executive (pictured) made the remarks to reporters after visiting the Chinese New Year Market at Tap Seac Square on Monday.
Meanwhile, following a decision made at an Executive Council meeting to consult on new LRT routes, Secretary for Transport and Public Works Tam Vai Man and his team have been using a variety of channels to gather a wide range of views from society, according to the Government Information Bureau (GCS).
Sam emphasised that the LRT development road map put forward by the government was primarily related to Macau’s future sustainable development. The overall direction of the plan was developed by consultants through research and analysis of the SAR’s actual conditions, and the preliminary-planning phase is now being opened to consultation among the public.
The government understands that any large-scale infrastructure project, with extensive coverage and a long construction period, would inevitably attract a variety of views across society. That was precisely why an open consultation process was essential to pool collective wisdom.
He also urged all stakeholders to consider the proposals from the standpoint of Macau’s long-term and overall development, and actively contribute their opinions. Such opinions will serve as key reference material for refining the next phase of LRT planning.
Source and Photo: GCS
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