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Monday, April 3, 1972

Ventilation of the tunnel will be provided from ducts at each

side of the main structure fed from a ventilation building at the eastern

end.

The construction of the tunnel is by the cut-and-cover method.

Work programme of the construction shall be so phased that it will not

interfere with the Government's overall scheme for expanding the facilities

of the Hong Kong Airport. Furthermore, every possible measure shall be

made to ensure that the traffic handling capacity of the airport will

continue smoothly.

Construction of the tunnel road running through the airport is

expected to be completed towards the end of 1974.

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NEW POST OFFICE TO OPEN

At Junction Of Tonkin Street and Po On Road

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The Post Office announced today that a new Post Office located

at the junction of Tonkin Street and Po On Road will be open at 9.00 a.m.

tomorrow (Tuesday), April 4, 1972.

The new office to be known as Lei Cheng Uk Post Office is to

replace the present So Uk Post Office.

Except for acceptance of insured letters and boxes, a full range

of Post Office business will be transacted.

The hours of business will be 9.00 a.m.

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5.00 p.m. from Mondays

to Fridays; and 9.00 alle m 1.00 p.m. on Saturdays. On Sundays and Holidays

it will be closed.

A stamp vending machine has been installed to give a 24-hour

availability of 10-cent stamps.

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