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On satisfactory completion, the Landscape Division of the TFB is expected to devote its resources to the North District (East) Action Area next summer.
Furthermore, the Division has proposed a renovation work project for Kam Tin Town area with a view to enhancing the value of this historic rural town as a tourist attraction point in the New Territories.
It is also hoped to set an example of what can be achieved by simple environmental improvements and how the property and hence the land value of the area could be enhanced through proper land management and a better environment.
TFB has initiated discussions with the Kam Tin villagers in liaison with Yuen Long District Office and if the villagers do support the project, it will make a formal request to Yuen Long District Office to co-ordinate the campaign.
It has also submitted two applications under the Town Planning Ordinance as test cases to the Town Planning Board for the carrying out of various environmental improvement works for existing use undertakings and is liaising with relevant government departments on the environmental improvement works.
These works include surface drainage channels, landscaping, proper fencing, improvement to the ingress and egress points.
TFB has started a thorough investigation into the possible relocation areas for both container-related industries and open storage uses.
Five sites zoned for open storage use in Yuen Long district have been examined. They are mostly covered by private land and some of them are occupied by existing open storage undertakings. The availability of these relocation sites will have to depend on the initiative of the various landowners of the fragmented private lots.
End/Sunday, July 2, 1995