The Lord Wilson Heritage Trust, Mr So said, also welcomed applications from interested parties for funding of projects that would promote heritage through education and research as well as through preservation and conservation work.
The trust was set up in late 1992 and has since given support to schools and youth groups for organising heritage-related activities in addition to organising and sponsoring a number of large-scale promotional projects.
End/Monday, January 16, 1995
Sedimentation study for tidal channels
The Drainage Services Department has appointed a consultant company to undertake a sedimentation study for all tidal channels in Hong Kong.
The consultancy agreement was signed between the Assistant Director of Drainage Services (Operations and Maintenance), Mr Victor Bradley, and a representative of the Acer Consultants (Far East) Limited at a ceremony this (Monday) afternoon.
The study is scheduled to be completed by October next year.
Mr Bradley pointed out that the study was the first assignment under the Phase III of the Territorial Land Drainage and Flood Control Strategy Study for the department.
"The consultancy study covers 13 major tidal drainage channels, including tributaries.
"The study will recommend the appropriate methodology for optimum maintenance dredging to meet local flood protection standards.
"The selection of appropriate dredging plant and methods of disposal of dredged sediments, some of which will be contaminated, will be key issues," he explained.
In addition, the study would recommend appropriate long-term measures to reduce sediment yield in the tidal channels and to facilitate future maintenance dredging requirements.
End/Monday, January 16, 1995
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