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Friday, July 28, 1972
Under the present legislation, when an exemption is granted to a
specific district it has the effect of giving a blanket exemption to the whole
area.
However, the new bill will enable the Governor in Council to limit
The Governor in Council
the exemptions to specified purposes and circumstances.
will also be empowered to impose conditions on the exemption.
The proposed legislation also provides a simple procedure for granting
exemptions for short-term works, particularly emergency jobs. Under this provision
the Governor in Council can make regulations to allow the Director of Public
Works to grant permits to carry out certain works at night.
These permits are expected to be issued for a maximum period of one
month and will probably be renewable for a similar period.
CROSS-HARBOUR TUNNEL OPERATING DATE
Motorists were today reminded that the actual operating date for
the cross-harbour tunnel was next Thursday, August 3.
The Commissioner for Transport said that this is the date on which
the tunnel will be opened for public use.
He emphasised that although the opening ceremonies will be held on Wednesday evening, general traffic will not be able to use the tunnel until
1 a.m, on Thursday.
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