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4. Mr. Nyrop pointed out that their solution was the best from

an engineering viewpoint based on the given restraints, i.e., fung shui hills, village location, and so on. Also that creating the kind of "four way" intersection proposed in the referenced letter would be difficult to engineer and would turn into a major traffic snarl due to reduced speeds for local traffic. Mr. Nyrop then pointed out that any movement to the east of the proposed intersection could eliminate the proposed half diamond intersection on the eastern edge of the watershed, drastically reducing local access. Chee said this would not be acceptable since this inter-

(Mr. section was designed to serve neighbouring "already approved" development immediately east of San Tin. Mr. Nyrop also mentioned, in response to a query by Mr. Thomas Ho, that the proposed intersection could possibly be relocated 50 to 125 meters to the east of its present proposed location, but that this option would have to be studied. Once studied he implied that changes in this intersection would delay work on final Route 2 roadworks through San Tin by 3 to 6 months.

Mr. S. Yeung said that delays of this length would be unacceptable to Government.

5. Mr. Ian Brownlee voiced his support for the proposals put forward by DOPDG, but said he felt cornered by the time

and engineering contraints put forward at several previous meetings by Government.

6. Mr. Thomas Ho recommended that relocation of the intersection

50 to 125 metres to the east be considered subject to approval by Mr. William Man et al concerning the value of fung shui constraints north of a relocated intersection and resultant cutting at the base of Haddon Hill (Kei Lun Shan). Wilson seconded this recommendation.

7. Mr. Alston restated the unacceptability of the proposed

intersection, reiterating the need for major relocation to the east of the intersection while guaranteeing adequate local access for San Tin's present and target population of approximately 87,000.

8. Summing up, Mr. Wilson expressed concern that local needs were not being met, yet seemed daunted by the engineering considerations. He said that District Office must further consider the situation, making a recommendation in due course. He went on to say that consideration for roadworks changes in San Tin must be seen in terms of the acceptability to Government of the proposed San Tin development plans, and that acceptance or rejection of these plans must be considered forthwith. He finally said that he would discuss the above matter with Mr. William Man-particularly con- cerning fung shui and local considerations, and resultant nossible realignments.