Thursday, June 22, 1972
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MID-LEVELS RESIDENTS OF DANGEROUS BUILDINGS
Allowed To Return To Collect Belongings
Special arrangements have been made to enable people to collect personal
possessions from their homes in the mid-levels area which have been closed for
safety reasons.
They will be allowed to enter at their own risk under police supervision
at staggered intervals during tomorrow, Friday, June 23, and Saturday, June 24.
The items people will be allowed to collect are limited to small
personal effects and valuables which can easily be carried.
Police barriers will be set up to ensure that only bona-fide residents
are allowed entry.
They will be required to bring proof of their identity and residence.
No agents will be allowed.
Permission for entry is liable to be withdrawn if this becomes necessary
for safety or any other reasons.
Entry times are as follows:
Tomorrow, Friday, June 23: 10 and 16 Po Shan Mansions between 9 a.m.
and 2 p.m.;
12 and 14 Po Shan Mansions between 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.; 53 and 55
Conduit Road between 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; 17, Babington Path between 9 a.m. to
2 p.m.; 19 and 21 Babington Path between 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Saturday, June 24:
Emerald Gardens, 36 Kotewall Road, block 2 between
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; block 1 at the same address between 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.; Skyline
Mansions, 51 Conduit Road, between 2 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Mirror Marina, 47 Conduit
Road between 9 a.. to 2 p.m.
Peopee whose homes have been closed in other areas can inquire whether
entry will be permitted by contacting the Buildings Ordinance Office of the Public
Works Department, telephone No. H-251111, Ext. 2324.
Release Time: 9.00 p.m.