at Tai Po Market were reconstructed, as were bends along the South Lantau Road near Shek Pik Reservoir.
5.72. A total of 13 bus bays were constructed along various roads in the New Territories and construction of a bus terminus was commenced in Tsuen Wan. Bends along Anderson Road above Kwun Tong were improved and improvements to the Anderson Road/Clear Water Bay Road Junction were put in hand. The car park at Silverstrand Beach was enlarged to accommodate a total of 68 vehicles. Along the main traffic routes 10,000 ft. of new footpaths were provided.
5.73. A small bascule footbridge was constructed at Mui Wo on Lantau Island to allow pedestrian access to the village from the main ferry service landing point and water access for junks into Mui Wo harbour.
5.74. The resettlement cottages at Fo Tan near Sha Tin with associated site formation, roads and drainage works were completed.
Drainage and Sewerage Works in the New Territories
5.75. Drainage and sewerage works continued in conjunction with development at Tsuen Wan, Kwai Chung, Yuen Long, Tai Po and Sha Tin.
5.76. Work started on an extension of the main intercepting sewer in the Kwai Chung Valley. This will connect the newly developed areas on the north side of Castle Peak Road in the Kwai Chung Area to the future sewage treatment works at Pillar Island. This treatment works will also eventually serve Tsuen Wan in addition to a large part of Kwai Chung Valley.
5.77. Following the Consultants' recommendations in their report on methods of sewage disposal in the northern New Territories, it was decided that a hydrological survey should be started to investigate the dispersal characteristics of tidal currents in Tolo Harbour. This information is necessary to decide on the type of sewage treatment plant to be built at Sha Tin and Tai Po and the location of suitable effluent outfall points.
5.78. The traditional method of sewage disposal for Castle Peak, Yuen Long and Tsuen Wan is by direct discharge into the sea adjoining these areas. Whilst the dilution of the sewage is still within the limits recommended by the Royal Commission on Sewage Disposal in the
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