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In 1995-96, the department also assisted the Immigration Department to achieve an expected five-year savings of some HK$210 million through the implementation of the information systems strategy plan.
Other major projects included the implementation of LAN in all policy and resource branches for the shared use of office automation systems and exchange of E- mails and information.
In conjunction with the Information Services Department, ITSD also launched the Government Information Centre Homepage on the Internet which provides an alternative and effective means for public access to government information.
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Pre-sale consent approved in the first quarter of 1996
The Lands Department has approved eight applications for consent to pre-sale of residential and non-residential units in uncompleted developments during the first quarter of 1996.
Of the applications, seven are for the pre-sale of a total of 3,530 residential units located in Kowloon, Kwai Tsing, Sha Tin and Yuen Long.
Except for one case developed by the Hong Kong Housing Society which is estimated to be completed in July 1997, the other units are estimated by the developers to be completed between the end of 1995 and March 1997.
The other application is for the pre-sale of non-residential units in Kowloon,
In addition, two consents to assign residential units were approved where occupation permits have been issued involving 2,208 units in Yuen Long.
A total of two deeds of mutual covenant, four sub-deeds of mutual covenant, two management agreements and eight deeds of mutual covenant and management agreements for residential or non-residential developments were also approved during the quarter.