Tuesday, October 9, 1973
FINAL PHASE OF LANTAU FLOOD CONTROL SCHEME
Work will start early next year on the final stage of the
Tung Chung River training scheme on Lantau Island to protect lowlying
areas from flooding during the wet season.
The project consists of straightening and increasing the
carrying capacity of the downstream section of the river.
About 3,200 feet of the existing river bed, of which approximately
900 feet is under the high water mark, will be dredged and realigned with
concrete walls on both sides.
It is estimated that the project will cost about $2.45 million
and will take about 15 months to complete.
Three concrete bridges will also be constructed to provide
safe and convenient crossing points for villagers living in the area.
The first stage of the river training scheme, which was completed in 1971, involved similar works at the upstream section of the river
near Ma Wan Village. It has proved practical and effective in flood
control and similar designs will be adopted for the final stage.
The works will be supervised by the Drainage Works Division
of the Public Works Department.
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