1990-11-02 05:53
COMMS OFFICE (GOVT HOUSE)
852 845 0995 P.12
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This
is,
of course,
instance and to travel on into Hong Kong by road.
assuming that an efficient road link
can be introduced in time to provide for this. In the most
optimistic scenario of all mainland air carriers opting to
do this, we
think Kai Tak would be relieved of 10% of its
and 17% of its aircraft movements. This would
passengers
help us by delaying capacity at Kai Tak by twelve to
eighteen months i.e.
forecasts.
Another
until 1995, or the basis of current
optimistic scenario, which might also
passenger traffic.
provide Kai Tak with some relief, would be the commencement
of direct flights between China and Taiwan. This would
relieve Kai Tak of possibly another 5% of its total
Taken together with the potential
relief provided by Shenzhen, the timing for Kai Tak to
reach capacity could be delayed through
to the end of
In other words, even taking into account these most
optimistic of assumptions, there can be no doubt that we
should be making every effort, as we are doing, to work
towards the opening of Chek Lap Kok as early as possible.
1997 represents the earliest feasible target date.
1995.
13.
In the longer term, we see the roles of Chek Lap
Kok, Macau and Shenzhen airports as largely complementary.
All three are needed to service adequately the dynamic area
of the Pearl River Delta and Southern China generally.
Each has its own particular function. It is not a unique