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Friday, April 6, 1973
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Chiefly because of the dangers associated with such sites, the
roads will not be open to the general public until the water scheme has
been completed.
Mr. Eason said that several of the new roads had been designed
and built to cope with future weekend traffic to and from scenic areas and
popular picnic spots.
Referring to another future development, he said that in a few
years' time motorists would be able to drive from Sai Kung to the Ma On
Shan Pier near Sha Tin and possibly even as far as Sha Tin itself later on.
On the development at Sai Kung Town, Mr. Eason said that work on
the new reclamation and seawall to the east of the town had almost been
completed.
On part of the reclamation eight five-storey blocks are being built
for the villagers affected by the High Island reservoir. Three of these blocks
are due to be ready for occupation in about two months' time while another
three should be available in September this year.
A village-type school will be built near the rehousing blocks for
children of the villagers.
Mr. Eason explained that sites on the reclamation had also been
provided for a market and hawker bazaar, a Government office block,
clinic and bus terminus.
Extensive commercial and residential areas will also be available
once the town's sewage treatment plant has been built.
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