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Tuesday, January 8, 1974
FLOOD CONTROL SCHEME IN FANLING
The drainage system in the On Ink Tsuen area of Fanling is
to be improved to reduce the risk of flooding in the area during the
rainy season.
The work, due to start in March this year, mainly involves the
training of parts of the existing stream courses by forming about 1,500
feet to open channels, and dredging work to an existing moat.
Ancillary engineering work will include the construction of a
road culvert and several vohi ular and pedestrian bridge crossings ever
the open conduits.
The project will provide an adequate open channel system for
the conveyance of surface water run-off from the surrounding areas.
The now channel system will also provide a proper outlet to the
noat, which will be rendered self-draining, thus eliminating the nuisance
problem that has occurred in the moat as a result of stagnation.
The project is expected to be completed in March next year.
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