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Reply:
Mr President,
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When Highways Department first drew up the works programme for the provision of covers on the two footbridges, it was envisaged that construction could be undertaken by their term maintenance contractor. However, in developing the detailed design, it became clear that the contractual arrangements would need to take into account the requirement to provide adequate pedestrian facilities during construction, as well as safety measures to protect both pedestrians using the footbridges and the traffic below. Given the scope of the project, it was decided that it would be more appropriate to invite tenders so that the necessary contract conditions could be clearly specified. This has resulted in some delay. However, the tender procedures have now been completed.
The scheduled date for commencement of works is 31 July 1995.
It is expected that the project will be completed by the end of January 1996.
End/Wednesday, July 26, 1995
Measures taken to promote computer knowledge
Following is a question by the Hon James To and a written reply by the Secretary for Education and Manpower, Mr Michael Leung, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Question:
With information technology becoming more readily available, industry and commerce nowadays rely heavily on computers in the conducts of business, and computer networks have also become important person-to-person, company-to- company and international communication channels. In this regard, will the
Government inform this Council: