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Shenzhen River Works Stage I Entrustment Agreement signed
The Hong Kong Government and the Shenzhen Municipal Government signed an agreement on the Stage I works of the Shenzhen River Regulation Project today (Thursday) in Hong Kong.
The two Governments were represented by Mr Mak Chun- fong, acting Secretary for Planning, Environment and Lands; and Mr Yaozhi Tang, Deputy Secretary-General, Shenzhen Municipal Government.
The works will begin on May 19 for completion in May 1997.
The works involve the straightening of two meandering sections of the Shenzhen River near Liu Pok and Lok Ma Chau to alleviate the risk of flooding in the areas on both sides of the river.
The cost of the works will be shared equally between the Hong Kong Government and the Shenzhen Municipal Government.
The works will be wholly entrusted to the Shenzhen Municipal Government. A Joint Working Group has been set up with representatives from both sides, for the river regulation project.
The Joint Working Group has agreed on the detailed arrangements for financial control, payment procedures, site security requirements, and construction and environmental management in relation to the works.
The contractor responsible for the works is a joint venture comprising the China Shenzhen International Co-operation (Group) Company Limited, the China Water and Water Power 13th Engineering Bureau, and the Fourth Harbour Engineering Bureau of the Ministry of Communications.
End/Thursday, May 11, 1995