Raymond Tam admits closing Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal
dez25 T he Secretary for Transport and Public Works, Raymond Tam, has once again admitted that the closure of the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal and the relocation of all maritime activities to Taipa is a possibility. Tam’s acknowledgment came during the debate on the policy address for his sector at the Legislative Assembly on Monday evening. While addressing several changes his Secretariat is planning in the transport sector, the Secretary said that maritime passenger transport has been declining, and it is time to re-evaluate the need for two ferry terminals. “We have an open attitude. Let’s be realistic in assessing the operation of the two maritime terminals and consider future demand to determine whether it is still necessary to maintain the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal, or if it would be better to transfer it to Taipa as well,” Tam said. An idea postponed but not abandoned The idea of closing the Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal is not new and has been aired on several occa...