Transport chief says health risks linked to late-night aircraft noise over Tung Chung at ‘acceptable’ levels

The health risks associated with late-night aircraft noise over Tung Chung are within acceptable levels, according to Hong Kong's transport chief. This assertion came during a legislative question-and-answer session where lawmaker Chan Hok-fung relayed significant concerns from residents regarding the escalating noise pollution.

Chan Hok-fung emphasized that the issue has "been aggravated significantly" due to changes in the operating hours of the South Runway. Residents have voiced increasing distress over the persistent noise, particularly during late-night hours, which they fear is impacting their well-being and quality of life.

Despite the residents' complaints and the lawmaker's interjections, the transport chief maintained that the current noise levels do not pose an unacceptable risk to public health. The statement suggests a divergence between official assessments and the lived experiences of the Tung Chung community, leaving residents' concerns unaddressed at the governmental level.

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has been aggravated significantly