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Wednesday, June 13, 1973
The whole project, costing about $8 million, is being built with
funds donated by the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club.
When completed early next year, the complex will provide much-needed
recreational facilities for people in the densely-populated Western district.
Public swimming pools are very popular and the six 'district pools'
managed by the Urban Council attracted over 3.6 million swimmers during the
year 1972/73.
Note to Editors:
Copies of a photograph showing an artist's impression of the complex are boxed this evening.
BUILDINGS DECLARED DANGEROUS
The Building Authority today declared 221 Wing Lok Street and 57
Bonhan Strand West on Hong Kong Island to be in a dangerous condition.
The Principal Government Building Surveyor said that these four-storey
pre-war buildings had been under observation for a considerable period following
the demolition of adjoining dangerous buildings.
Fresh movement had recently occurred in the walls giving rise to a
risk of collapse. Notices of intention to apply for closure orders in
Victoria District Court at 9.30 a.m. on July 25 were posted today.
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