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the C.P.G. having been warned in advance of the situation.
Prior notice
of the H.K.G. 's position and proposed course of action in the present
case will also have to be given to the C.P.G. through the N.C.N.A.,
particularly since occupied buildings a few years old are involved.
There is no reason to believe that the C.P.G. will oppose the enforcement
of international air safety conditions, provided it can be shown that
genuine efforts are being made to reduce any adverse effects to minimum.
Clear and re-assuring information will also have to be disseminated
generally within the Walled City to avoid unnecessary anxiety being
generated as a result of ignorance.
22.
Action to deal with overheight buildings in the Walled City
could attract widespread interest within Hong Kong and possibly overseas
and careful publicity will be required. Adverse reactions within Hong
Kong are unlikely, although there may be some criticism of the H.K.G. 's
generosity towards the owners of illegal buildings. However, it will
probably be generally accepted that the special problems of the Walled
City require special solutions. Stress could also be laid on the fact
that control has now been established to prevent further overheight buildings
being put up.
Organisation
23.
As indicated, a building height reduction exercise in the
Walled City will require in-depth liaison with those affected, full
assessment of property and other losses involved and careful direction
and implementation. The amount of work involved and the level of con-
tinuity and perseverance needed to carry the task through will justify the
establishment of a special unit suitably staffed for the purpose. Such
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