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"We want to avoid a recurrence of similar problems. Policy Secretaries have been asked to keep a closer watch over major projects particularly those involving organisations outside the Government such as the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club."
Meanwhile, the Chief Secretary noted that the Urban Council was to hold a test concert at the Stadium this month to test some new sound equipment which it was hoped would meet the audience's expectation as regards sound, quality but also stay within the applicable noise limits.
Mrs Chan said the Government would, in co-operation with the Urban Council, continue to work positively towards a solution to overcoming the noise problem at the Stadium.
"If this test concert goes as well as expected then I am sure it will enable this magnificent facility to be put to optimal use, for the benefit of the whole community.
"We are pleased that the Rugby Sevens tournament was held there successfully and that a large international audience had this opportunity to enjoy both the event and the Stadium itself. This is certainly good for Hong Kong's international image," she added,
End/Saturday, April 1, 1995
Ferry Piers in Central to be relocated in stages for reclamation
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The passenger ferry services from Central to outlying islands and three new { towns will be reprovisioned in May to operate at the new piers formed by the Central Reclamation Phase I project.
The reprovisioning will be carried out in two stages. The first stage involves the ferry services from Central to Lamma Island, Cheung Chau, Peng Chau and Mui Wo.mi The second stage will affect the ferry services from Central to Tuen Mun, Tsuen Wan, Tsing Yi and Tai O and hoverferry services to Cheung Chau, Peng Chau and Mui Wo.
"The piers will have to be relocated to make way for the Central Reclamation Phase I. This project comprises the reclamation of 20 hectares of land off Exchange Square for the expansion of the Central business area as well as the construction of the Airport Railway's Hong Kong Station," a Government spokesman said today (Saturday).
"All ferry services will be maintained throughout the reclamation project.
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