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Wednesday, January 30, 1974
RETURN OF ARMY LAND
Negotiations In Advanced Stage
Negotiations are well advanced for the release of some 56 acros
of land presently occupied by the British Forces at Sham Shui Po, Chatham
Road and Argyle Street, the Secretary for Security, the Hon. Peter Lloyd,
announced today.
"Approximately 60,000 square feet of land at Victoria Barracks
was transferred by the military authorities recently, and a further 130
acres at Lei Yu Mun suitable for use as a public park will be released
as soon as necessary fencing has been completed," he told the Logislative
Council.
Mr. Lloyd was replying to a question by the Hon. Roger Lobo who
wanted to know whether any decision had been reached on the release of urban
army camp areas for other use.
The Secretary for Security explained that the policy agreed
between the government and the British Forces was that property which they
no longer needed in urban areas would be released.
However, usually alternative accommodation had first to be provided
elsewhere, ho addod.
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