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Friday, January 26, 1973

LONG TERM DEVELOPMENT OF ABERDEEN

Bridge, Stadium And Road Tunnel Planned

The Town Planning Board has amended a revised draft plan for the

long term development of Aberdeen and the neighbouring island of Ap Lei Chau.

The Board considers that the previous draft plan should be amended

in a number of respects, partly to meet objections and partly to take account

of other necessary changes in requirements.

The amendments include a re-positioning of the bridge linking the

mainland and Ap Lei Chau to give a 50 ft. clearance above high water level and

a larger working harbour.

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The road pattern in Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau has also been modified,

partly due to the realignment of the bridge, increasing the total area required

for the major roads in the district.

There has also been a revision and increase in the areas zoned for

Government, institution and community uses, largely at the expense of the

Green Belt zoning but other zones are also affected.

The areas zoned for other specified uses have been increased and

include an additional cargo handling area along the breakwater at the western

end of Shek Pai Wan.

In the same vicinity there is also an increase in the special industrial

zoning which is intended to cater for the needs of the fishing industry.

The amended draft plan published in today's Gazette will be on display

for three weeks until February 15 at the Public Enquiry Centre, Central Government Offices (West Wing); Crown Lands and Survey Office, Kowloon Government Offices;

and the Western and Aberdeen City District Offices.

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