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have been over sites for public rental housing. The draft
agreement on the future of Hong Kong contains very satisfactory provisions on land. These provisions confirm rights in existing leases and remove the 1997 barrier to the extension of such leases. The provision on land grants will also permit our normal development programmes to continue.
(c)
Communications
57.
Much of Hong Kong's history has been written around its harbour, and it is essential that port facilities of all types keep abreast of demand. To this end, a port development strategy study is under way and should be completed within the next 12 months. It will assess
how any
to up
the
requirements
determine year 2001, and
shortfall in facilities can best be met.
58.
Work to meet more immediate increases in demand is already in hand. The Kwai Chung Creek reclamation will provide 15 additional hectares of land for the expansion of the existing container terminals and will be completed by mid-1987. Planning is already under way for construction of an additional terminal at Kwai Chung by 1989.
59.
At Kai Tak, the extension of the
passenger
terminal has commenced; it should be ready for use in
mid-1987. Similarly, plans are in hand to ensure that additional air cargo facilities are provided in good time to meet growing demand.
60.
(d) Transport
(i) Road Network
The opening of the first stage of the Island Eastern Corridor in June has significantly improved traffic
conditions in that area. The second stage will
mid-1985.
open
in
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