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Wednesday, July 25, 1973
a decoration allowance of $10,000 per shop or flat - a maintenance allowance of $3,500 per person to
enable families to meet immediate requirements in
their new environment
- a water allowance of $1,200 per family to meet the
cost of metered water (the present village supply is free as it depends on stream water)
- a removal allowance of $500 per family together with free transportation provided by the government if required.
New facilities to replace existing amenities are also being
provided for the villagers. A new village school, seven ancestral halls,
a burial ground and flats for clan offices will all be available in this
way.
The traditionally-owned houses of the villagers living in Sha
Tsui will not be required for the water scheme as they are situated at
Long Ke Village in an adjacent valley.
These villagers will, therefore, receive the same compensation
but rather less in the way of ex-gratia grants. However, the opening
up of new roads associated with the construction works will undoubtedly
improve access to the area and it is likely that land and property values
will appreciate.
In the past, access to Long Ke was only possible by boat to Sha
Tsui, followed by a difficult cross-country hike. The new road will go
within a few hundred yards of the village.
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