TNAG-0768-FCO40-972-Supplies-of-electrical-power-for-Hong-Kong-Castle-Peak-power-1978 — Page 201

G.S. 84

For discussion

RESTRICTED

on 25th July 1978

183

XCR (78)177 Copy No....31

MEMORANDUM FOR EXECUTIVE COUNCIL

Summary Offences Ordinance

(Chapter 228)

HKK 164

*

APPLICATION FROM THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS!L 1973

FOR EXEMPTION OF THE CONSTRUCTION WORKS

IN RESPECT OF THE POWER STATION AT TAP SHEK KOK FROM THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 13 OF THE OR DINA

Background

To meet the projected demand for electricity consum- ption in Kowloon and the New Territories, it is essential that the construction of the proposed power station at Tap Shek Kok, adjacent to Tuen Mun, proceeds rapidly in order that it may be commissioned in stages commencing in 1981. To meet this ambitious construction programme, the Kowloon Electricity Supply Company, their consultants for the project and their contractors for the site formation works are of the opinion that it is imperative that the work be carried out on a 24-hour basis seven days a week. They have therefore approached the Director of Public Works seeking an exemption from the above Ordinance.

2

consist of:

The marine works to be carried out round the clock

(a)

the dredging of unsuitable material from the seawall foundations;

(b)

(c)

the disposal of this material in a specified marine dumping area off Cheung Chau island; and

the construction of a jetty.

3

The land based work to be carried out on a 24-hour

basis include :

(a)

the formation of approximately 35 hectares of land;

(b)

the construction of foundations and buildings; and

(c)

the erection and installation of machinery and plant.

RESTRICTED

☆

}