Proposed submarine cables at Tong Fuk Beach
The Hong Kong Telecommunication Limited has proposed to lay four submarine cables within an arca of about 360 hectares of foreshore and seabed from Tong Fuk Beach on Lantau Island southwards to Hong Kong border.
A Government spokesman said that the project would provide more international channel capacity to meet the rapid growth in international traffic demand for the company.
"Work will commence in June and scheduled for completion by September 30 this year," he added.
The extent of the area affected is contained in a notice published in the Government Gazette today (Friday),
Any person who considers that he has an interest, right or easement in or over the foreshore and sea-bed involved may submit a written objection to the Director of Lands on or before June 19, 1996.
The notice of objection should describe the interest, right or casement of the objector and the manner in which he alleges he will be affected.
The notice (in both English and Chinese) together with related plans can be seen on notice boards posted near the site.
The plan can also be seen at the Lands Department Survey and Mapping Office. 14th floor. Murray Building, Garden Road, Hong Kong (where copies can be purchased on order); the Islands District Office, 20th floor, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong and the Mui Wo Sub-Office of the Islands District Office, ground floor, Mui Wo Government Offices. 2 Ngan Kwong Wan Road, Mui Wo. Lantau Island.
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