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Wednesday, August 16, 1972
HARBOUR TUNNEL TOLLS SUPPORTED BY TRANSPORT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Traffic projections and economic factors had been taken into account in
determining the present tolls of the Cross Harbour Tunnel.
The Financial Secretary, the Hon. C.P. Haddon-Cave, replying to Dr. the
Hon. S.Y. Chung, said the advice of traffic consultants was sought on the expected
numbers of daily trips by each category of vehicle.
The economic factors considered included the current level of public
transport fares, especially ferry fares, the cost of the tunnel itself, and the
extent to which the public might reasonably be expected to pay for the convenience
and time savings afforded by the tunnel, Mr. Haddon-Cave said.
"The present tolls had been considered and supported by the Transport
Advisory Committee, before they were approved by the Governor in Council," he
stressed.
The Tunnel Company had also been asked to review its rates six months after
the opening of the tunnel.
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