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general public. There could be severe criticism from the eneral public if in the eventuality of the water mains being Commissioned late there is a shortfall in fresh water supplies in the urban area.

Publicity

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If the scheme is authorized to proceed, a press release will be issued to announce Members decision. Publicity will be given to the project as it progresses.

Advice sought

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(a)

(b)

(c)

Members will be asked to advise whether

the objection to the scheme insofar as it cannot be met, should be rejected;

under section 11(3) of the Roads (Works, Use and Compensation) Ordinance (Chapter 370), the plan, scheme and objection should be referred to the Town Planning Board (paragraph 19(c));

under section 11(2)(b) of the Roads (Works, Use and Compensation) Ordinance (Chapter 370), the Governor in Council should authorize the works and the use as described in Annex A subject to the conditions set out in paragraph 11.

(The Project Manager, New Territories/South, Mr N.C. TUCKER, will attend before the Council for the discussion of this item.)

7 May 1986

(LW(T) 270/10/95)

COUNCIL CHAMBER