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Sunday, July 29, 1973

ABERDEEN RECLAMATION SCHEME

The government intends to reclaim an area of about 10 acres of

foreshore and seabed off Ap Lei Chau along the Aberdeen Channel.

This will form part of the Aberdeen reclamation scheme which involves

the proposed reclamation of 41 acres of land along Aberdeen harbour and

Aberdeen Channel in accordance with an outline zoning plan for the district.

On completion, the reclamation will provide 26 sites for some

of those existing boat yards which will be displaced when later stages

of the Aberdeen reclamation scheme are implemented. A timber yard will

also be provided.

The extent of the area to be reclaimed off Ap Lei Chau is

described in detail in a notification published in yesterday's Gazette

which calls upon any person who wishes to object or claim any private

right to do so in the manner stated in the notification.

The notification, both in English and Chinese, can also be seen

on notice boards posted on the site.

Release time: 2.30 p.m.