more than offsetting any of the savings claimed by Mr.
Wu.
In addition the
proposal ignores the long range
planning needs of the North West New Territories and
cross-border traffic. In place of Route Three which
is designed to meet this need, it suggests a much
longer double viaduct structure from Sham Tseng to
Tuen Mun and from there to the border.
8.
Another longer range proposal put forward by Mr. Wu is a
rail and road bridge between Lantau and Tai Lam Kok, which
would shorten the commuting distance between Tuen Mun and
Hong Kong Island
9.
A complete description of the differences in the scope and
phasing for each of the segments of the projects as well as
maps illustrating the scope of the PADS plan and the
alternative proposals are attached for information as
Appendix A.
III. DETAILED COMPARATIVE ANALYSIS
10.
In considering Mr. Gordon Wu's proposals the Government has
measured them against the same criteria it has used in
examining a wide variety of options over more than a
decade. In particular, it has taken into account the need
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