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There is a squatter area with a population of over 3,000 people on the northern part of the island. Many of the squatter units are occupied by marine engine workshop and boatyard operators. The squatter area will be cleared from 1986 onwards to make way for
reclamation works.
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6.
Another public housing estate is being constructed on the island, and on full completion by the end of 1986, will provide
4,000 flats.
7.
The land and marine population of Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau combined is about 210,000, of whom 64% are living in public housing
accommodation.
PUBLIC RECLAMATION IN ABERDEEN
8.
Aberdeen Reclamation Stage I, covering the water front from the west end of Aberdeen West Typhoon Shelter to the Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market, was completed in 1977. About half of the 6.62 hectares reclaimed land is now occupied by a Sewage Screening Plant, Ice Plant, Fisheries and Marine Licensing Office and the Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market. The remaining area will be used for open space, Government and industrial development and a future highway interchange. At present a portion of the latter area is being used
a temporary housing area.
as
9.
Aberdeen Reclamation Stage II covers the waterfront on the
north and west shores of the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter. Implementation has been phased over a period of 11 years from
October 1976 to early 1987.
DEVELOPMENT OF NORTHERN AP LEI CHAU
10. The development of Northern Ap Lei Chau is dependent mainly on the progress of the reclamation on the northern shore. The reclamation, when completed, would make available about 7 hectares
of land for use as
as open space; coastal highway; public landing area; marketing facilities; industrial site; and other facilities.
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