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1. Two works schemes in Stanley and Wong Tai Sin to improve facilities

2. Drainage channel to be constructed in Yuen Long

1. Two works schemes in Stanley and Wong Tai Sin to improve facilities
Hong Kong Government, 25 October 2002

The Chief Executive in Council has authorized two works schemes in Stanley and Wong Tai Sin under the Roads (Works, Use and Compensation) Ordinance to provide residents with improved facilities.

The projects are - proposed public transport terminus at Stanley Village Road and reconstruction of two footbridges across Choi Hung Road near Shatin Pass Road and Tai Shing Street. Relevant Government Notices were published today (October 25).

There has long been shortage of car parking spaces in Stanley, particularly during weekends and public holidays. To alleviate the shortage, the Government has planned to develop a multi-storey carpark at the existing location of the bus terminus at Stanley Village Road. Opportunity is also taken to upgrade the existing bus terminus under the Scheme.

Works in Stanley will involve construction of a public transport terminus with three bus bays, four mini-bus bays and a taxi stand at Stanley Village Road; construction of a pedestrian subway linking Stanley Village Road to Stanley New Street; reconstruction of sections of the existing carriageways and footpaths along Stanley Village Road, Stanley New Street, Stanley Beach Road and Hoi Fung Path; permanent closure of sections of the existing footpaths along Stanley Beach Road and Hoi Fung Path; and ancillary works including drainage works.

In Wong Tai Sin, The two footbridges across Choi Hung Road near Shatin Pass Road and Tai Shing Street, which were built in early 1970's, will be demolished and replaced by new ones. The new footbridges will have covers and lifts for the disabled. For the one near Tai Shing Street, a covered link to Tai Shing Street Market will also be provided.

2. Drainage channel to be constructed in Yuen Long
Hong Kong Government, 25 October 2002

The Government intends to construct a drainage channel at San Wai Tsuen, Ngau Tam Mei to alleviate the flooding problem in the area.

The works, which will affect an area of about 971 square metres of foreshore and sea-bed, are scheduled to commence in late 2003 for completion by mid 2006.

A notice describing the extent of area affected is gazetted today (October 25).

The notice together with a related plan can be seen on notice boards posted near the site. The plan can also be inspected at the Lands Department Survey and Mapping Office, 23rd floor, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road and the Yuen Long District Office, ground floor, Yuen Long District Office Building, 269 Castle Peak Road.

Any person who considers that he has an interest, right or easement in or over the foreshore and sea-bed involved may send a written objection to the Director of Lands, 20th floor, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road on or before December 25, 2002.