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Friday, April 13, 1973
CHEUNG CHAU FERRY PIER TO BE IMPROVED
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Cheung Chau, popular picnic spot, will soon have its passenger ferry
pier renovated and extended to keep abreast with the rapid economic and social
developments on the island.
The pier, which was built some ten years ago to accommodate single
loading ferries, has become inadequate to cater for the large number of
visitors at weekends and public holidays.
The situation will be aggravated when the Hong Kong and Yaumati
Ferry Company introduces regular triple-decker ferries to the island.
It is therefore proposed to extend the pier structure by reclaiming
some 3,950 square feet of Crown foreshore and sea bed. The area to be reclaimed
stretches about 60 feet from the end of the pier and runs about 66 feet
parallel to the waterfront.
Upon completion, it will greatly improve the berthing facilities
for the triple-decker ferries and increase the covered area for passengers.
At the same time, electrically-operated lifts and ramps will also
be installed to enable passengers to embark and disembark more quickly end
safely.
In a public notice in the Gazette today, the Director of Public Works
draws the attention of the public to the proposed undertaking and stipulates
that any person having any objection to the proposed work, or any claims of
private right in the matter, should submit such objections or claims in writing
to him within two months.
Notices in English and Chinese, have also been posted on notice boards
near the pier.
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