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The Governor then toured Wo Yi Hop Village, established some 400 years ago in the foothills of Tai Mo Shan. The traditional village still retains a number of old village houses which sharply contrasted with some recent developments.
Mr Patten's next stop was an integrated youth service centre at Clague Garden Estate run by the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups.
Before concluding the visit, the Governor met Tsuen Wan District Board members and local leaders at a community reception.
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PDB to conduct Port Cargo Forecasts Exercise
The Port Development Board (PDB) today (Wednesday) signed a $1.82 million contract with the GHK Hong Kong Ltd for carrying out a comprehensive consultancy study to update the Hong Kong's Port Cargo Forecasts.
Speaking after the contract signing ceremony, the Secretary of the Board, Mr Richard Yuen Ming-fai, said the consultant would assist the PDB Secretariat to review and update the last Port Cargo Forecasts prepared in 1995.
Mr Yuen said: "The Government's policy on port development is to match supply of port facilities with forecast demand, and it goes without saying that this policy is heavily dependent on reliable forecasts of future performance.
"We engage experienced and reputable international consultants to assist us in undertaking a major review of the Port Cargo Forecasts once every two years to ensure that these forecasts, which span up to 20 years ahead, are as accurate and up to date as possible.
"These forecasts will provide crucial data for carrying out realistic and accurate planning for future port facilities and the provision of port-related infrastructure. Our ability to provide new port facilities to match demand is vital to support Hong Kong's economic growth; to enable us to continue to maintain our position as the largest and main port for Southern China; to create employment in the port and other related economic activities such as transportation, shipping, import and export trade, banking and insurance, etc.; and to maintain Hong Kong's competitiveness as a major international port in the light of growing competition in the region," he said.