Constructive discussions: Secretary for Environment, Transport & Works Dr Sarah Liao says the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge landing points are still being studied. The Advance Work Co-ordination Group had its first meeting in Guangzhou and is confident that research work will begin promptly.

The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge landing points are still being studied, Secretary for Environment, Transport & Works Dr Sarah Liao says, adding that the economic effectiveness and environmental factors of the proposed locations will be considered.

Speaking after the first meeting of the bridge's Advance Work Co-ordination Group held in Guangzhou today, Dr Liao said members exchanged views and held constructive discussions.

She said the group has full confidence that research work on the project will promptly commence, and an expert group will be set up to study the project's details if necessary.

Future meetings will be convened according to work progress and needs.

Representatives of the Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macau Governments attended the meeting.

The Hong Kong side included Dr Liao, Permanent Secretary for Environment, Transport & Works Rita Lau and Head of the HK-Guangdong Co-operation Co-ordination Unit Kitty Choi.

Representatives of the National Development & Reform Commission and the HK & Macau Affairs Office also attended as liaison officers.

The group was set up by the three governments in accordance with the State Council's approval on August 4.