Friday, March 2, 1973
LAND RECLAIMED FOR NEW FERRY PIER
The Government proposes to reclaim about 30 acres of land in
Sham Shui Po to provide more spaces for a new ferry pier and other community
facilities.
The proposed reclamation is situated to the north of the existing Sham
Shui Po Ferry Pier and will extend about 1,000 feet from the present
seawall along Tung Chau Street.
area.
The new passenger ferry pier will have a substantial concourse
It will replace the old existing pier.
Sites will also be available for Government, institutional and
community uses. A sewage treatment plant and a cargo handling basin will
be provided for on the reclamation.
The boundaries of the proposed reclamation are fully described in
a notice published in today's Gazette.
People having any objections to the proposed reclamation or any
claims of private right in the matter should submit them in writing to the
Director of Public Works within two months of the date of the notice.
The notice, both in Chinese and English, can also be seen on notice
boards posted on the site.
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