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Tenders invited for architectural projects

The Architectural Services Department is inviting tenders for the construction of a primary school in Area 25, Tsuen Wan.

Works will comprise the construction of a standard design primary school with a total gross floor area of over 7,400 square metres.

The contract will also include píling foundation, drainage and external works.

Works will commence in August this year for completion in December 1997.

Meanwhile, the department is also calling tenders for improvement works to four Regional Council's public toilets currently located in North District, Tuen Mun, Yuen Long and Cheung Chau.

The works will include improvement to toilet facilities, drainage system, ventilation system, lighting, floor surface, as well as signage,

Works will commence in July this year for completion in about six months.

Tender forms and further particulars of both contracts can be obtained from the Architectural Services Department, 34th floor, Queensway Government Offices, 66 Queensway, Hong Kong.

Tender offers for the primary school and the public toilet facilities will close at noon on June 7 and May 31 respectively.

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High APIs recorded for the territory

Air pollution indices (API) for the territory have exceeded 100 today (Friday). The API is 105 for the urban area, 108 for the industrial area and 109 for the new development area.

"Today's poor air quality is due to the high respirable suspended particulates levels throughout the territory. We believe it has an association with the strong easterly winds, which blew up the settled dust both in Hong Kong and in the region," the acting Assistant Director of the Environmental Protection Department, Mr Tse Chin-wan, said.