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3.
The villages of Cheung Chau and Tai O would not be able to
raise the money necessary for these improvements and at the present time
of financial stringency Government is unable to go ahead with the Scheme
if to do so entails bearing the whole cost.
(a)
6.The scheme is part of a general plan for the development of
Lantao Island and Cheung Chau. Important items of that plan which will
be carried out at Government expense include a further piece of reclamation
at Cheung Chau and the reconstruction of the public pier used by the
ferries and launches. The Government is also proposing to build piers at
Tung Chung (grià 296985) on the North coast of Lantao Island and at Silver
Mine Bay (grid-368963) on the East coast. Expenditure on this scheme will
be considerable and will have to be spread over several years.
(ej-
(f)
(8)
Not applicable.
The necessary staff, materials and labour are available.
The work would be carried out by local contractors well-
versed in the type of work required and under Government supervision.
Quarters for the labour employed present no difficulties.
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