further limited environmental studies in the Chek Lap Kok area undertaken by consultants, mainly on noise and the effects of the development on water quality;
(e) the collation of further meteorological
data around Chek Lap Kok by the Royal Observatory.
The cost (including Government staff costs) would be approximately $150 million which would be required over the next two and a half years. The extent of, and the cost of implications for, the department and for the Public Works Department and Royal Observatory of all this additional work are outlined in Annex C.
ADDITIONAL WORK REUIRED FOR THE FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF KAI TAK
54.
The Civil Aviation Department will, in addition, have to undertake work (paragraphs 19 and 24) connected with the further development of Kai Tak at the same time as the studies referred to in paragraph 53 above are progressed, and for some time thereafter. Details of this additional work are contained in Annox D.
CONSULTATION WITH THE AVIATION ADVISORY BOARD
55.
The advice of the members of the Aviation Advisory Board on proceeding with the planning of a replacement airport was sought at a meeting on 12th May 1980. All members considered that there were compelling reasons why the planning should proceed as recommended.
56.
They pointed out that an early decision on the provision of a replacement airport would assist those industries at the airport at present considering expansion plans. They also considered that a commitment by the Government to this long-term project would give confidence to the business community and public at large in the future of Hong Kong. The Board recommended that the very highest priority should be given to the next phase of planning work. Members also recommended that should a decision to replace the airport eventually be taken, construction of Phase I should proceed expeditiously, so as to minimize the effects of inadequate capacity at Kai Tak, and to enhance the financial practicability of the replacement airport project.
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