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She said the channel project, costing about $5 million, was implemented in three phases undertaken by the Tuen Mun District Office. The first and the second phases had already been completed while the construction of the third phase was in progress.
She complimented the Tuen Mun District Office for achieving remarkable results in implementing RPIS minor works programme, revealing that the office had completed a total of 26 RPIS minor projects costing an estimated $32.5 million, while projects worth another $36 million will be commenced in 1997/98.
Presently, projects worth a total of $42.4 million are in progress, she added.
The Executive Council had earmarked $1.6 billion for the 10-year implementation of RPIS minor works programme with the aim of improving the infrastructure and living environment in rural areas.
The strategy was divided into two parts with Territory Development Department being responsible for all major works projects and HAD for minor works projects valued less than $15 million each. This was decided to take advantage of the close ties established between HAD and local communities to expedite the implementation of RPIS Minor Works.
To further speed up the implementation, HAD also introduced a two-tier administrative structure, including the RPIS Minor Works Steering Committee and the nine NT District Working Groups to facilitate local participation in the formulation of the programme and consultation with rural residents.
Mrs Lau thanked members of the NT district boards, Heung Yee Kuk and Rural Committees for their support in identifying and prioritising local improvement projects and revolving many of the difficulties in implementing the programme.
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Customs and Excise recruits urged to update skills
New recruits of the Customs and Excise Department were today (Saturday) reminded to update their skills and techniques to deal with criminals who are constantly changing their tactics.
The reminder was given by the Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Mr Lawrence Li Shu-fai, when taking the salute of a passing-out parade of 14 probationary inspectors and 51 probationary Customs officers.