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4.3.18 Vice-Mayor Zhang agreed that contacts between the two
governments should be strengthered. There should be
MOTE exchange of study results particularly on air
traffic operation and the impacts OI: Mai Po Marshes.
One of the guiding principles was that projects on one
side should rot have adverse effects on the other side
of the border. To ensure this, further studies and
evaluation by Experts were necessary and continuing
cooperation would be very important.
4.3.19 Mrs. Annie wong (Principal Assistant
Secretary,
(Economic Services), Forg Kong)
Kong) enquired about the
traffic volume projection being used in the Baishizhou
Feasibility Study. Vice-Mayor Zhang suggested that
these technical matters be left to the experts for further study and discussion.
Environment
4.3.20 On the regulation of Shenzhen River, Vice-Mayor Zhang
enquired when the work on the widening and straightening
of the river Course could begin as the work had been
delayed for a long time. Possible flooding resulted
from heavy rain such as those in these few days might be
Cangerous.
4.3.21 Sir David and Mr. G. Barnes said that the preparation
for contract tendering of this work was
details ir the contract were being carefully examined.
Work was expected to start soon. It was agreed
this matter would be looked into further.
hand.
Some
that