Tuesday, August 21, 1973
HOLIDAY RESORT AT MA WAN
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Ma Wan, a tiny island off Tsuen Wan in the New Territories, may
be developed into a self-contained holiday resort.
An Outline Zoning Plan for Ma Wan, which has been approved by the government, allows for the possibility of turning the 215-acre island into green belt areas and other open spaces for pleasure and holiday recreational purposes.
The plan also provides for facilities such at hotels, holiday camp, amusement park, golf course, botanical and zoological gardens, and swimming
beaches.
To up-date the planning for its development, a well-known American firm of consultants has been commissioned by the government to carry out
an extensive study of the island.
Announcing this today, a government spokesman said a 10-year
development programme on the recreational facilities would be introduced
to cope with the increasing demand of both urban residents and tourists.
"It is expected that a full report will be in hand next year,
the spokesman said.
The island is still predominantly rural in character, but in
recent, years has become more popular with holiday crowds which have been
flocking to its scenic beaches and picnic spots.
Although
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