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"But we do not live in a perfect world. Accidents happen, and people's lives are put in jeopardy, despite all our efforts to create a marine environment that has the highest of safety standards.
"It is at these times when we need the help of the brave men and women of our society who put their own safety at risk to aid others," he said.
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Development of Causeway Bay site clarified
In response to media and public enquiries on the development of a site at 44 Jardine's Crescent in Causeway Bay which will be put up for public auction next week, a spokesman for the Lands Department said today (Friday):
"In order to facilitate demolition of the existing building and construction works on the site, the Director of Urban Services will, upon request from the purchaser, arrange temporary resite of some fixed pitch hawker stalls in front of the site.
"However, the purchaser is expected to make its own arrangement to obtain vehicular access to the site during construction. The Government will provide assistance, if possible."
"The Fire Services Department may require additional fire service installations such as fast response sprinkler system and pressurised staircase at the existing access to the site. Detailed fire safety requirements will be formulated upon receipt of formal building plans," he added.
The site at 44 Jardine's Crescent, together with another site at Stubbs Road in Wan Chai, will be offered for sale at a public auction on Tuesday (December 19).
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