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"With the improved road network, the island will become much more accessible to the residents and holiday-makers. Moreover, larger fire engines can get to the scenes more swiftly in times of emergency," the spokesman said.
The island has a population of about 4,000, which is estimated to grow to 5,000 by the year 2000.
The spokesman added that the construction works would begin in mid-1998 and take 30 months to complete.
Details of the proposed works are published in the Government Gazette today. Any person who wishes to object to the works, or the use or both, should send his objection in writing to the Secretary for Transport, Central Government Offices, East Wing, 2nd floor, Lower Albert Road, Central before May 13, 1997.
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Reprovisioning of boys' home to Sha Tin
The Begonia Road Boys' Home in Sham Shui Po, which has a history of 34 years, will be reprovisioned to Area 64 in Sha Tin near the Sha Tin Infirmary & Convalescent Hospital.
The new boys' home will have accommodation for 120 residents. It will comprise six dormitories, four classrooms, five workshops, conference rooms, dining hall, multi-purpose hall, staff offices, quarters, and other ancillary facilities.
Works on the project will start in May for completion in October 1998.
The Architectural Services Department is inviting tenders for the project. Details of the tender are published in the Gazette today (Friday).
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