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Miss Tam also mentioned the restructuring of the
consortium. I can assure Members that the restructuring had
been approved by the Government after very careful
consideration.
The decision was based on the fact that the
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financial strength of the consortium and its ability to
perform the obligations under the franchise remains unchanged
after the restructuring.
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Tate's Cairn Tunnel will be equipped with a modern
traffic control system allowing for flexibility of traffic
control. Details regarding the engineering aspects of the
tunnel are being studied by the consortium. I welcome
Miss Tam's suggestion for a tidal flow traffic arrangement
which, based on the example of Lion Rock Tunnel, will help
ease congestion during peak hours under certain traffic
conditions.
This idea will be pursued with the consortium
during the detailed design stage to ensure that there will be
the flexibility for a tidal flow arrangement within the
design.
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As I mentioned before, Tate's Cairn Tunnel will be a
3.9 km road tunnel with two lanes in each direction which, in
engineering terms, is the best option, taking into account
geological and technical constraints. Nevertheless, the Ad
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Hoc group's interest in a rail link connecting Shatin and cap le East Kowloon is fully noted. Such a project is at present
being separately studied, together with other rail and road
options, under the Second Comprehensive Transport Study.
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