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Engineering works for Tung Chung new town
The Government intends to carry out engineering works in Tung Chung as part of the new town development.
The works, which will include the construction of new roads, footbridges and drainage systems, will provide necessary support to the future public and private developments in Tung Chung, the ninth new town development in Hong Kong.
Works will commence in the middle of next year and scheduled for completion in 30 months.
To enable the works to be carried out, a total of 363 private agricultural lots totalling 75,002.2 square metres and another 161.8 square metres of a private building lot will need to be resumed.
Details of the lots affected are contained in the Government Gazette published today (Friday).
Plans can be seen at the Lands Department, New Airport Section (New Territories Office). 22nd floor, Tsuen Wan Government Offices, 38 Sai Lau Kok Road. Tsuen Wan, New Territories.
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Flood protection scheme in north NT
The Government intends to carry out engineering works to protect Tsung Pak Long and Tai Tau Leng villages in north New Territories from flooding.
The flood protection scheme includes the construction of new embankments and flood protection retaining walls along Sutlej River near the two villages.
A government spokesman said the existing embankment along the southern side of Sutlej River, adjacent to the two villages, was low.
"During and after heavy rainfalls, the water level of the river rose above the embankment causing flooding to these two low-lying villages," he added.