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Sydney fenced in for Apec summit
Apec security fence in Sydney
Landmarks such as Sydney's Opera House are in the protection
zone
A concrete and steel fence is being built across the centre of
Sydney amid a massive security effort for a summit of Asia-Pacific
leaders next week.
More than 5,000 police and troops will also be deployed as part of
Australia's largest security operation ever.
The 5km (three-mile) barrier is intended to protect the 21 leaders
attending the meeting from thousands of protesters expected at the
summit.
Major landmarks such as Sydney's Opera House fall inside the
protection zone.
The world leaders - including US President George W Bush and
Russian President Vladimir Putin - will attend the Asia Pacific
Economic Co-operation (Apec) meeting for talks on climate change,
regional security and free trade.
'Rabble-proof fence'
Police say they expect protests to be violent and have warned
demonstrators not to march near the venue.
I'm looking forward to the beautiful city and to the extent I
inconvenience [Sydney residents], I apologise
George W Bush
US president
But activists opposed to the Iraq war and global warming have
insisted they want to make their point peacefully.
Australia's government has spent A$169m (£68m, $138m) on security
for the event over six years, with media dubbing the barrier the
"rabble-proof fence".
Fighter jets and police helicopters will patrol the skies above
Sydney, while Australia's navy will deploy ships, divers, water
police and special forces in Sydney Harbour.
Mr Bush has already apologised to Sydney residents for any
inconvenience caused during the summit, which started on Saturday
and will end on 8-9 September.
"I'm looking forward to the beautiful city and to the extent I
inconvenience [Sydney residents], I apologise," Mr Bush said.
There is plenty to grumble about, says the BBC's Phil Mercer in
Sydney, with commuters and tourists facing more than a week of
disruption.
Parts of Sydney's rail network will be closed, along with many
roads.
But residents have been given a sweetener, our correspondent says -
next Friday has been declared a public holiday to coincide with the
start of the meeting.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/6973631.stm