5.23. The contractors supplied the following fair drawn sheets:
No. of Sheets Scale Area Covered 263 1/600 (50′ to 1′′) Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. 87 1/1200 (100′ to 1′′) New Territories. 13 1/2400 (200′ to 1′′)1/4800 (400′ to 1′′)
1/9600 (800′ to 1′′) Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. Selected Areas in the New Territories for planning new townships. 24 6
series of topographical maps by
5.24. The production of the new the Directorate of Overseas Surveys started. By the end of the year eleven sheets of the 1/10,000 series at the machine plot stage had been received for field checking; six of these were completed and returned for final drawing.
5.25. One sheet at 1/10,000 scale was printed and a proof copy sent to Hong Kong for discussion with the Director of Overseas Surveys, who paid an official visit to the Colony in March. The proof sheet was returned with various comments for final printing.
General
PLANNING DIVISION
Principal Assistant Superintendent:
R. C. CLARKE, B.Eng., LL.B., D.P.A., F.R.I.C.S., A.M.I.Min.E. (to 10.11.1966)
Assistant Superintendent (Acting):
D. L. T. MUSSON, F.A.I.
5.26. The work of the Division is divided into three main groups:
Group I
Group II
Group III
- Urban Area and New Territories South District which concentrates on the preparation of Town Planning Board, outline development and layout plans and is responsible for development control and reservation of sites for Government departments, utility companies and for other purposes in the area.
- New Territories-Tsuen Wan, Yuen Long and Tai Po Districts which concentrates on the preparation of Town Planning Board, outline development and layout plans in conjunction with the New Territories Administration and advises on development control and reservation of sites for Government departments, utility companies and for other purposes in the area.
- The Colony Outline Planning Team which is responsible for the preparation of the Colony Outline Plan and prepares, maintains and analyses relevant surveys and statistical information. It also undertakes special planning studies and is responsible for staff training.
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