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Construction of the new Man Kam To Bridge is scheduled to be completed by the end of 1984. The resumption of land was no problem to Hong Kong, yet the technicians of both sides could not reach a consensus on the soffit level of the bridge beam. Both sides agreed to hold a working party meeting in mid-May to discuss technical problems concerning the Man Kam To Bridge and the Sha Tau Kok Bridge project in order to allow for early commencement of design and construction work.
Footbridge to the east of Lo Wu Bridge
The newly established working party on the redevelop- ment of railway stations had adequately exchanged ideas on the outline plan for the redevelopment of the railway stations on both sides. It had been decided to construct a new footbridge to the east of the existing Lo Wu Bridge in order to connect the two shores for passengers. Both sides had agreed in principle
on such matters as the site and structure of the new bridge. The lower deck of the footbridge should be ready for use in September 1984 and the upper deck in December 1984.
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Facilitating passenger movement across the border
Both sides were of the opinion that during the period when the railway stations were being redeveloped and when the Hong Kong electric train service is extended to Lo Wu, both sides should co-ordinate to meet the need of facilitating passenger movement across the border. Both sides agreed that practical and feasible measures should be taken to facilitate the movement of passengers and goods.
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Ferry pier
The Shenzhen authorities had decided to construct a ferry pier by the seaside at Chen Keng between Da Mei Sha and Xiao Mei Sha. Construction work had commenced in March, and was expected to be completed this year. Hong Kong had selected a site at Ma Liu Shiu for the construction of a permanent pier but work on this could not start until 1986. In the meantime, the Hong Kong side was urgently seeking a suitable temporary pier site so that ferry services could begin by next year's swimming
season.
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Pollution Prevention
Both sides had formulated a monitoring plan whereby the distribution of sampling points along the Shenzhen River were agreed on. Sampling of river water for analysis had proceeded in accordance with the formulated plan. Hong Kong was stepping up sewage treatment and clearing the tributaries flowing into the Shenzhen River so as to maintain an unobstructed flow. The setting up of a 'River Board' was being considered, to be responsible for looking after the river.
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