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Tai O Creek Pedestrian Bridge open to public
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The opening of the $15 million Tai O Creek pedestrian bridge represents a major step forward in the overall development programme for Tai O, the Director of Territory Development, Mr Lee Shing-see, said today (Sunday).
"With the rapid growth in tourist and commercial activities, the traditional rope ferry service has already become inadequate to cope with the traffic demand," he said.
Mr Lee was speaking at the opening ceremony of the Tai O Creek Pedestrian Bridge. Also officiating at the ceremony were the Chairman of the Regional Council, Mr Daniel Lam Wai-keung; the Islands District Officer, Mr Christopher Wong Kwok- bun; the Chairman of Tai O Rural Committee, Mr Lee Chi-fung and the Project Manager of Hong Kong Island and Islands Development Office, Mr Pang Ho-che.
"The completion of the bridge today will not only improve the local traffic, but will bring about another rural characteristic to Tai O," said the Director.
Construction of the pedestrian bridge started in April last year. The 56-metre long bridge is built with a central span which can be lifted to allow large fishing junks to pass.
Mr Lee said in the mid-seventies, the department had completed strategic studies for the development of Tai O and had subsequently embarked step-by-step on a series of development projects.
"The Tai O sewage treatment plant, flood protection drainage systems and pumping facilities for Tai O town, site formation for Lung Tin Estate and laying of several sewage pipes have been completed.
"We will continue to maintain a close liaison with other government departments and community organisations in the development of infrastructure facilities for Tai O," he said.
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