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Saturday, September 30, 1972

NEW TYPHOON SHELTER TO BE STUDIED

The Government will be carrying out studies on the feasibility of

building another typhoon shelter within the south-western approaches to the

harbour.

The possible locations to be investigated include Cheung Chau, Peng

Chau, Penny's Bay, Shah Long and Tai Pak.

A shelter at one of these sites may be able to accommodate fishing

boats based on Cheung Chau, and those unable to reach Hong Kong harbour or

Aberdeen on the approach of a typhoon.

It will also reduce the demand for shelter space within the harbour,

enabling the port to stay open for a longer period before the approach of a

typhoon and to become operational more quickly after the danger has passed,

The fishing fleet too can similarly benefit from having a shelter

closer to its base.

The proposed shelter is expected to cover about 50 acres, depending

on the site to be chosen.

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