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"This is part of the 108-hectare reclamation stretching to Wan Chai mainly to extend the Central business district and to improve the environment and the transport network," he said.
Also officiating at today's ceremony were the Chairman of Sha Tin District Board, Mr Choy Kan- pui, and the Chairman of North District Board, Mr Tang Kwok-
yung.
End/Thursday, December 22, 1994
Welfare payment arrangements for Christmas holidays
Recipients of Comprehensive Social Security Assistance under the bank payment system may receive their payments on Saturday (December 24) if their pay-days fall on the Christmas public holidays (December 25 to 27).
A spokesman for the Social Welfare Department said today (Thursday) that special payment arrangements would also be made for recipients of Social Security Allowance whose pay- days fell on December 25 to 27.
Those who have bank accounts in Hong Kong Bank or Hang Seng Bank will receive their payments on Saturday (December 24) whereas those with accounts in other banks will receive their payments next Wednesday (December 28).
In case of doubt, recipients are advised to contact their respective social security field units.
End/Thursday, December 22, 1994