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Wednesday, August 29, 1973

Previously the consultants were commissioned for a study aimed

at assessing the best use of land for recreational and tourist development at the scenic parts of South Lantau, Ma Wan Island, Sai Kung Peninsula

and Middle Island at Deep Water Bay.

"The scope of investigation is now extended to cover the bridge", the spokesman said, "and the consultants will report on the preliminary feasibility of a bridge with indications of design standards based on varying traffic projections and on engineering, marine and civil aviation constraints.

"They will determine the order of costs of building the bridge

and the associated approaches and the building of a tunnel crossing will be investigated if the preliminary findings rule out a bridge for any

it the spokesman added.

reason,

Particular consideration will be given to the reciprocal relationship between road access to Lantau and possible large-scale proposals such as industrial development and associated residential development as well as

the creation of recreational facilities and conservation areas.

The impact of a bridge or a tunnel crossing and the associated road access will not be restricted to Lantau itself but would have a considerable

effect on the pattern of development of Hong Kong as a whole.

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