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Expropriation of the site and new buildings by the

Chinese is a possibility, but HKD consider the risk is

minimal and the recent introduction of a satisfactory

compensation clause in the PTG would protect our

investment.

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9. Our Ministers hag accepted our proposed course of action to

proceed with the project at a maximum total estimate cost of £29 55

millin while continuing to scrutinise every aspect of the project

for further cost savings. I should be grateful for your agreement

to proceed. The DCFS on the Passport options will be forwarded as

goon as possible (para6(a) above). I would normally have delayed

this letter until these were also available but time is important

as we need to keep to programme for occupation by 1 July 1996. Key

dates are:

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1 May 1993

Take possession of Colvin House site.

e.)

June 1993

Submit FSDs to Hong Kong Authorities for

Building Ordinance approval.

4 JUNE 1993

Site clearance and enabling works including

demolition of Colvin House.

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in direiton

and hoarding profizals approved by Buulsing Ordinance Office at they permit with reedte

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- Go to tender for the foundation works.

September 93

PCAS3.784

Start on site on foundation works (only if we

have received Building ordinance approval).

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