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Governor: Well, I think you better probably address that question either to number 10 Downing Street or the Foreign Office. Well, I'm sure you'll have a very full, comprehensive, honest, straight forward answer. Thank you.
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Report on Fei Tsui Road landslide released
The Goetechnical Engineering Office (GEO) today (Thursday) released a report on the investigation into the landslide which occurred at Fei Tsui Road, Chai Wan, on August 13 last year.
Elaborating on details of the investigation, head of GEO, Dr Andrew Malone, said the landslide was caused by the presence of an extensive clay seam and a rise of groundwater pressure on the layer following a prolonged period of heavy rainfall.
The report, comprising Volume I and Volume II, contains respectively the views and observations of an independent reviewer, Sir John Knill, and the findings of a comprehensive investigation by GEO into the incident.
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"The contents of Volume II was reviewed and agreed by Sir John," Dr Malone
Dr Malone said he agreed with Sir John's view on the need to recognise adverse geological structures in volcanic rock cuttings.
"Although this matter was already referred to in GEO guidance documents, greater attention to such adverse geology was essential," he said.
Dr Malone also pointed out that tests had been undertaken to detect possible leakage from the salt water service reservoir and the water mains at the crest of slope to the west of the landslide site.
"Although there were signs of contamination of the ground and groundwater by chloride, indicating some long term leakage, there was no evidence of gross leakage having contributed to the triggering of the landslide.
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