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Lok Ma Chau Public Transport Interchange

Following is a question by the Hon Ngan Kam-chuen and a written reply by the Secretary for Transport, Mr Haider Barma, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):

Question:

It is learnt that the Lok Ma Chau Public Transport Interchange (the Interchange) was completed in April 1995 and scheduled to be brought into use in July of the same year. Although the Transport Department has indicated on two separate occasions that the Interchange would be in use before this Lunar New Year and Easter respectively, this has not materialised. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council:

of the reasons for the delay in putting the Interchange in use;

(a)

(b)

whether the proposed shuttle bus services at the Interchange have been approved by the relevant authorities in China and Hong Kong; and

(c)

of the general consultation procedures for such cross-border projects and the time required to complete such procedures?

Reply:

Mr President,

The Lok Ma Chau Public Transport Interchange was completed on schedule at the end of August 1995. This Interchange has been built to provide a cross-border shuttle bus service between Lok Ma Chau and Huanggang. It also has facilities to cater for taxis, buses, PLBs as well as private cars.

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