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45.
As far as the airport is concerned, there are two
The first relates to the
important studies in progress.
life span of Kai Tak and what can be done to improve the
present facilities. This consultancy should be completed
by the third quarter of next year. The second study is the
Port and Airport Development Strategy Study, which will not
be completed before 1989. It is the latter study that will
examine the feasibility of establishing a combined port and
airport facility with shared infrastructure, transport
networks and urban development.
But initial decisions on
the construction of a replacement airport could be taken
towards the end of 1988 because by that time, we will have
a better knowledge about Kai Tak and the maximum length of
time during which it will continue to serve our needs
adequately.
46.
Mr. WONG Po-yan, Mr. Hilton Cheong-Leen, Mr. Allen
Lee, Mr. CHENG Hon-kwan, Mr. Helmut Sohmen and Mr. Edward Ho
have urged the necessity for an early decision, and I share
their views. But a project of this magnitude must be
approached in an orderly manner if it is to serve the
economic interests of the community.
do all we can to speed up the process.
Nevertheless, we will
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47.
Sir, with these remarks, I support the motion.