Coloane Hill Skyscraper case to be handled according to the law

The Chief Executive (CE) refused to comment further on the possible construction of a 100-meter skyscraper planned for Coloane’s hill, about which many residents have complained. Some of them held a march over the weekend to protest the development.
Before departing to Beijing yesterday (see page 2), the CE said that “during the last 16 years we have always held the safeguarding of our heritage in consideration and gave special importance to society’s opinions. I saw many reports and opinions but without any doubt the government’s actions are ruled by the law and both the Secretary [for Transport and Public Works] Raimundo do Rosário and the other authorities have already expressed that this case will be dealt with in accordance with the law.”
According to a statement made by the Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau (DSSOPT) yesterday, the bureau recently approved a preliminary draft of the project, however it is also noted that, “so far the owner of the land is yet to submit the draft of the architectural and specialty projects of this building for approval, so the aforementioned development does not meet the conditions to apply for a Construction Permit.”
The statement also clarifies that, for the moment, DSSOPT has not issued any licenses for the project.  RM