The State Council executive meeting also covered a number of other topics, and reported progress on various ongoing projects.

By 2015, northern China will see the renovation and repair of about 80,000 km of urban gas pipes and 100,000 km of heating pipes.

Within the same time frame, about 85 percent of urban sewage and 90 percent of sanitary waste will be sent through processing facilities that render it harmless.

Work will continue on the supply of clean drinking water to all areas.

The construction of large-volume public transportation such as subways is to be promoted. The construction of "green lanes" for pedestrians and bicycles will be accelerated.

Bridges in various cities will be checked for structural issues in order to ensure safety.

(China Daily USA 08/01/2013 page4)