XN000022-1973-12-15 — Page 9

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Saturday, December 15, 1973

TAI PO LAP SAP DUMP TO BE ENLARGED

The Shuen Wan Refuse Dump in Tai Po will be enlarged and turned

into a controlled tip to cope with the increasing amount of refuse

generated by the growth and urbanisation of the New Territories.

At present, about 50 per cent of the refuse collected in the

New Territories outside Tsuen Wan goes to the Shuen Wan dump which has

almost reached its full capacity.

It is proposed to enlarge the dump by extending the rubble mound on

ite western side. Apart from increasing its capacity, the proposed

extension will enable the site to be converted into a much larger

recreational area or for other uses on the closure of the dump.

Sanitary conditions at the dump will also be further improved

once it is converted into a controlled tip.

This disposal method involves the spreading and compacting of

refuse, covering each layer with suitable material as tipping proceeds and

scaling all working faces at the end of each day's work in order to contain

noxious smells, control vermin and to eliminate fire hazard.

Anyone having objections to the proposed project or any claim

of private right, should submit them in writing to the Director of Public

Works within two months.

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