3.17 The final report on the Hydrological Surveys of Victoria and Tolo Harbours prepared by consulting engineers indicated that pollution levels off north-west Kowloon were critical and would become so in Tide Cove when the Sha Tin New Town is developed unless precautions are taken. Consulting engineers have therefore been employed to carry out detailed study on these areas and to recommend appropriate treatment and disposal methods. Regular monitoring of harbour waters and bottom sediments continues for obtaining basic information on the long-term effects of continuous discharge of sewage into the harbours and for assessing the effectiveness of future treatment works. The pilot sewage treatment plant under construction in Shek Wu Hui, when completed, will be operated under varying conditions employing different treatment methods. It is expected that the study will yield information on the treatment method most suitable for Hong Kong.
Port Works and Reclamation
3.18 The planning and construction of seawalls, piers and other marine structures are not normally carried out to a comprehensive programme but undertaken as and when required.
3.19 Reclamation schemes are conceived not only to provide additional land for urban or other development but also to give an outlet for surplus material from private housing schemes and large-scale site formation work. Engineering feasibility studies are carried out to determine the size and layout for larger schemes. The detailed planning and layout of these schemes are prepared in consultation with interested Government departments and offices.
Land Development
3.20 Where the formation and servicing of undeveloped areas for urban use involve major engineering works, an investigation into the engineering feasibility of the proposed development is carried out by the Civil Engineering Office. The feasibility reports give details of land formation, population build-up, orders of engineering costs, profitability, time required, land clearance problems, main communications, necessary water and other utility services, etc. These investigations are carried out in accordance with a priority programme which is subject to periodic review. The programme stems from an assessment of the demand for land and its proposed use against the background of Government policy and the Colony Outline Plan.
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3.17 The final report on the Hygdrological Surveys of Victoria and Tolo Harbours prepared by consulting engineers indicated that pollu- tion levels off north-west Kowloon were critical and would become so in Tide Cove when the Sha Tin New Town is developed unless pre- cautions are taken. Consulting engineers have therefore been employed to carry out detailed study on these areas and to recommend appro- priate treatment and disposal methods. Regular monitoring of harbour waters and bottom sediments continues for obtaining basic informa- tion on the long-term effects of continuous discharge of sewage into the harbours and for assessing the effectiveness of future treatment works. The pilot sewage treatment plant under construction in Shek Wu Hui, when completed, will be operated under varying conditions employing different treatment methods. It is expected that the study will yield information on the treatment method most suitable for Hong Kong.
Port Works and Reclamation
3.18 The planning and construction of seawalls, piers and other marine structures are not normally carried out to a comprehensive programme but undertaken as and when required.
3.19 Reclamation schemes are conceived not only to provide addi- tional land for urban or other development but also to give an outlet for surplus material from private housing schemes and large-scale site formation work. Engineering feasibility studies are carried out to determine the size and layout for larger schemes. The detailed planning and layout of these schemes are prepared in consultation with in- terested Government departments and offices.
Land Development
3.20 Where the formation and servicing of undeveloped areas for urban use involve major engineering works, an investigation into the engineering feasibility of the proposed development is carried out by the Civil Engineering Office. The feasibility reports give details of land formation, population build-up, orders of engineering costs, profit- ability, time required, land clearance problems, main communications, necessary water and other utility services, etc. These investigations are carried out in accordance with a priority programme which is subject to periodic review. The programme stems from an assessment of the demand for land and its proposed use against the background of Government policy and the Colony Outline Plan.
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