II will be available for tendering in late 2010. Phase I tenants Champway Technology Limited - Recycling of waste cooking oil into biodiesel Li Tong Group - Recycling of waste computer equipment Shiu Wing Steel Limited - Recycling of waste metals Hong Kong Hung Wai Wooden Board Company - Recycling of waste wood Hong Kong Telford Envirotech Company Limited - Recycling of waste plastics Cosmos Star Company Limited - Recycling of car batteries Phase II lots Tendering of Phase II lots (with a total area of 100,000 square metres) will start in late 2010. Further information on the tendering can be obtained from EcoPark management office. Visitor Centre The 1,000-square metre EcoPark Visitor Centre is the first education centre in Hong Kong with a main theme of solid waste management. Admission is free and docent service will be provided. Online and telephone booking can be arranged through the EcoPark Management Office. Public consultation Hong Kong Government has consulted the Tuen Mun District Council and members support the development of EcoPark and agree that EcoPark will help promote development of local recycling industry and create job opportunities in Tuen Mun. The Council hopes that EcoPark will become a landmark for Tuen Mun. Local trade associations and recyclers were also consulted and they support the development of EcoPark, agreeing that by providing long-term land at affordable cost, together with supporting infrastructure, EcoPark will help enhance recycling technology development and improve waste recovery rates in Hong Kong. Environmental considerations An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) was carried out in respect of air and water quality, waste management, land contamination, landfill gas hazard and hazard to life, in which a wide range of recycling processes for different material types were examined. The assessment recommends a list of materials and processes to be allowed and also recommends a number of mitigation measures. With these measures in place, the EIA concludes that there will be no significant environmental impacts to the surrounding areas. External links EcoPark Management Office EcoPark's Administration Building wins the BCI Asia Green Design Award Tuen Mun Recycling industry Waste processing sites Waste management in Hong Kong Industrial ecology