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Reclamation at Tai O endorsed

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The Governor-in-Council has authorised

authorised the Territory

Territory Development

Department to proceed with reclamation at Tai O. Lantau Island, to provide land for a sewage pumping station.

The reclamation will be carried out within an area of about 4,860 square metres of foreshore and seabed.

The works will begin in September for completion in August 1997.

The extent of the arca affected is described in a notice of authorisation published in the Government Gazette today (Thursday).

The notice and its related plan can be seen at the Lands Department's Survey and Mapping Office, 14th floor, Murray Building, Garden Road, Central; the Islands District Office, 20th floor, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central; and the Mui Wo Sub-office of the Islands District Office, ground floor, Mui Wo Government Offices, 2 Ngan Kwong Wan road, Mui Wo, Lantau island.

Any person who considers that his interest, right or easement in or over the foreshore and seabed involved will be affected may submit a written claim for compensation to the Director of Lands on or before April 13, 1996.

He should state in his submission the sum of money he is willing to accept as full and final settlement of his claim and to give particulars to substantiate the claim.

End/Thursday, April 13, 1995

Submarine pipeline proposed for Yim Tin Tsai

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The Government plans to lay a submarine pipeline at Sai Kung Hoi to provide water supply to Yim Tin Tsai and Kau Sai Chau including the proposed golf course at Kau Sai Chau.

The pipeline will be laid within an area of about 10,150 square metres of foreshore and seabed.

The work will begin in August for completion in May, 1996.