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$204-million Wanchai Reclamation contract signed
The Phase I development of the Wan Chai Reclamation entered the final stage today (Friday) with the signing of a contract for infrastructure works, a ferry pier and a second road bridge.
The $204-million contract was signed by the Project Manager of the Hong Kong Island and Islands Development Office, Mr Pang Ho-che, and a representative of the contractor, China Harbour Engineering Company.
Speaking at the contract-signing ceremony, Mr Pang said Phase I of the Wanchai Reclamation formed an important part of the Central and Wanchai Reclamation Project, providing additional land for the expansion of the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC).
The Phase I works were being carried out under three contracts. The dredging contract was completed in May 1994 as scheduled; the second contract, which covered reclamation of an island, construction of a bridge and foundation work for the HKCEC Extension Building, is making good progress.
The third contract, which was signed today, will start soon for. completion by January 1997, Mr Pang added.
End/Friday, February 10, 1995
One candidate nominated for Kwai Tsing DB by-election
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One nomination was received today (Friday) for Kwai Tsing District Board by-election scheduled on April 2 in respect of Lai Wah constituency.
The nomination was submitted by Mr Lau San-ching, aged 42, a welfare
worker.
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