Government, although the KCRC would have the right to use it
for operating the LRT and to install ancillary facilities such
as platforms at stops.
The schedule is based on the agreement
reached with the KCRC and being detailed and unambiguous, it
leaves little doubt as to what rights each party has and who
should be responsible for the various forms of maintenance.
13.
Finally, the Bill makes some minor amendments to a
number of related Ordinances.
14.
well
Sir, let me emphasise that the public interest will be
defended and safeguarded by the three-tier system of
monitoring I have mentioned : first, the Tuen Mun and Yuen Long
District Boards, secondly the KCRC Board of Directors with its
public representation, and thirdly the Governor in Council who
has overriding authority under section 6 of the KCRC Ordinance.
15.
The LRT will be the first public transport mode of its
kind in Hong Kong, one that will provide a modern,
air-conditioned, comfortable, convenient and efficient form of
public transport at reasonable cost for residents
North-western New Territories.
of the
sir, I move that the debate on this motion be
now
16.
adjourned.
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