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Formation of the 67 hectares of land for the Tung Chung New Town was completed in May, just over two years after the reclamation work began in 1992.
Detailed design of the new town facilities, including public housing and government facilities, is under way and construction works as well as infrastructure works--such as roads and drainage systems--have started in stages during the year.
Mr Lam stressed that in carrying out the ACP the Government was paying close attention to safety on the ACP works sites and to minimising the environmental impact of works.
"So far, our efforts in promoting safety have proven to be sound, with the accident rate on ACP sites comparably better than the construction industry as a whole," he said.
As regards public consultation, Mr Lam said much effort was made to keep the Legislative Council and the Airport Consultative Committee well- informed on the ACP. "We initiated submissions of quarterly reports to both bodies in 1994, covering cost estimates, funding and progress of the ACP. Visits to work sites were also arranged for members of both bodies."
As part of the New Airport Projects Co-ordination Office's (NAPCO) on-going community relations activities, site visits were also arranged for members of the Urban Council, the Regional Council and the District Boards.
Furthermore, NAPCO began in August a series of district exhibitions aimed at showing the public how ACP work is progressing and the benefits the projects will bring, on completion. These exhibitions have proved popular with the public, attracting large attendances.
Further exhibitions are scheduled to be held at Telford Gardens Shopping Mall in Kowloon Bay from January 6 to 8. the Landmark in Central from February 23 to 25, and the Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui from March 6 to 10.