Complex sentence: On April 26,2007, the pier was officially closed by the government in order to facilitate land reclamation, soon after the adjacent Star Ferry pier was closed amidst fierce opposition by conservationists, who carried over their campaign to preserve the landmark.
Split into simpler sentences: On April 26,2007, the pier was officially closed by the government in order to facilitate land reclamation, soon after the adjacent Star Ferry pier was closed. There was fierce opposition by conservationists, who carried over their campaign to preserve the landmark.