1.   CABLE laying is always messy, especially when it involves earth works, and in most cases, it ruins the landscape.

2.   He also wants non-essential earth works, like clearing of sites, to be stopped temporarily.

3.   The massive earth works had taken its toll on the mangrove swamp, which are traditional breeding grounds for fish.

4.   The NST has been highlighting the plight of the fishermen and the damage wreaked on the natural environment in the area due to the land clearing and earth works.

5.   Work on the airport, including earth works, started four years ago.