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"Phase I will be conventional dredging at both sides of the landing points, while Phase II will include the laying of submarine cable by jetting method from Sha Chau to Lung Kwu Chau.
"The estimated total dredging volume of marine deposits will not be more than 500 cubic metres at both landing points," he said.
The cable laying is necessary for a reliable electricity power supply to a CAD Doppler VHF Omni-directional Radar/Distance Measuring Equipment Station at Lung Kwu Chau which in turn will facilitate the timely commencement of the navigational equipment testing of the station prior to Chek Lap Kok new airport opening and subsequent operation of the new airport.
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The work is to be carried out by China Light and Power Company Limited which will be required to implement a water quality monitoring programme and mitigation measures including those for the protection of dolphins when carrying out the work.
The extent of the area affected is contained in a notice published in the Government Gazette today.
Any person who considers that his interest, right or easement in or over the foreshore and sea-bed involved will be injuriously affected may deliver a written claim for compensation to the Director of Lands before March 22, 1997.
He should state in his submission the sum of money which he is willing to accept in full and final settlement of his claim and should submit such particulars which he possesses to substantiate his claim.
The notice together with related plans are available for inspection at the Lands Department Survey and Mapping Office, 14th floor, Murray Building, Garden Road, Hong Kong (where copies can be purchased on order).
They can also be seen at the Tuen Mun District Office, second floor, Tuen Mun Government Offices, 1 Tuen Hi Road, Tuen Mun, New Territories, and at the New Airport Section (New Territories Office), Lands Department, 22nd floor, Tsuen Wan Government Offices, 38 Sai Lau Kok Road, Tsuen Wan, New Territories.
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