XN000022-1995-10-25 — Page 22

- 12 -

Landslip preventive works on slopes

The following is a question by Dr the Hon Wong Ping-wai and a written reply by the Secretary for Works, Mr Kwong Hon Sang, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):

Question:

In regard to landslip preventive works on slopes, will the Government inform this Council:

(a) of the time required to complete the investigation reports on the landslips in

Tuen Mun Highway, Shum Wan and Chai Wan;

(b) what resources the Government has allocated in the past three years (1992/93-1994/95) to landslip preventive works on slopes that might affect roads and highways and what resources are estimated to be allocated to such works in the next three years (1995/96 - 1997/98);

(c) whether these resources already allocated are considered adequate; if so, what are the reasons for the occurrence of landslips in Kwun Lung Lau and in those areas mentioned in (a) above; and

(d) what resources have been allocated to landslip preventive works in squatter areas in the period from 1992/93 to 1994/95 and what resources are estimated to be allocated to such works in the period from 1995/96 - 1997/98?