HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL
THE COMMISSIONER FOR RESETTLEMENT replied as follows :— "I have been informed by the Commissioner of Police that he does not intend to set up a Police Post at Tung Tau as the area will be covered by a new Divisional Police Station to be established at Wong Tai Sin."
DR. P. F. WOO asked the following question :--
"Suggestions have been made to me by members of the public that there should be more parks with Chinese architectural designs such as may be found at the King George V Memorial Park at Jordan Road. Would the Chairman advise to what extent this can be done for some of the parks which are projected for completion in the near future?"
THE CHAIRMAN replied as follows :—
"The traditional Chinese style of architecture (without the use of timber) would, I consider, be suitable for pavilions and the layout of public gardens in certain areas. On the other hand, it would, however, be incongruous to introduce patches of such architecture in predominantly contemporary urban areas. The fact that the use of granite and glazed tiles associated with such architecture will add considerably to the cost of any project must also be borne in mind. I am prepared, however, to endeavour to apply your suggestion by way of an experiment to one or two selected projects."
DR. P. F. WOO asked the following question :-
"Has the Urban Services Department recently carried out any survey of the lighting facilities in all parks and playgrounds under the Council's control in order to see whether the lighting facilities are efficient and whether they can be improved so that members of the public and their children can make the maximum use of these parks? If the answer is no, would the Chairman consider recommending this survey to be done?"
HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL
THE CHAIRMAN replied as follows:
"The Department has recently sent details to the Honourable Director of Public Works of all parks and Playgrounds existing and planned which are, or will be, in need of lighting and I am hopeful that in due course it will be possible to have all such areas provided with adequate lighting.
There has been, however, no actual survey of lighting facilities which already exist (except at Southorn Playground) and I shall make the necessary inquiries in this direction."
MR. A. DE O. SALES asked the following question:
"Will the Chairman please tell this Council what arrangements are being made for the members of the Hong Kong Motor Boat Club and other owners to moor their boats after 31st March?”
THE CHAIRMAN replied as follows:
"The Marine Department has given notice that permission for the mooring of powered and pleasure craft in the vicinity of the beach at Deep Water Bay will be withdrawn with effect from the 31st March.
Last year discussions took place between interested parties and Government on the question of alternative moorings, and Tai Tam Bay was suggested and agreed to. Subsequently, some owners of these craft requested reconsideration of this decision in view of the prevalence of rough seas outside Tai Tam Bay. They were advised to look around for an area that would be mutually acceptable, but I must emphasize that this was without prejudice to the need to vacate their present moorings in Deep Water Bay by 31st March. They have also been advised that the withdrawal of permission to use private moorings near the beach does not prevent the movement of their craft in the remainder of Deep Water Bay or prevent them from anchoring in the approaches thereto. I have hopes of a very early settlement of this problem, but I would rather not mention the
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HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL
THE COMMISSIONER FOR RESETTLEMENT replied as follows :— "I have been informed by the Commissioner of Police that he does not intend to set up a Police Post at Tung Tau as the area will be covered by a new Divisional Police Station to be established at Wong Tai Sin."
DR. P. F. WOO asked the following question :--
"Suggestions have been made to me by members of the public that there should be more parks with Chinese architectural designs such as may be found at the King George V Memorial Park at Jordan Road. Would the Chairman advise to what extent this can be done for some of the parks which are projected for completion in the near future?"
THE CHAIRMAN replied as follows :—
"The traditional Chinese style of architecture (without the use of timber) would, I consider, be suitable for pavilions and the layout of public gardens in certain areas. On the other hand, it would, however, be incongruous to introduce patches of such architecture in predominantly contemporary urban areas. The fact that the use of granite and glazed tiles associated with such architecture will add considerably to the cost of any project must also be borne in mind. I am prepared, however, to endeavour to apply your suggestion by way of an experiment to one or two selected projects."
DR. P. F. WOO asked the following question :-
"Has the Urban Services Department recently carried out any survey of the lighting facilities in all parks and playgrounds under the Council's control in order to see whether the lighting facilities are efficient and whether they can be improved so that members of the public and their children can make the maximum use of these parks? If the answer is no, would the Chairman consider recommending this survey to be done?"
HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL
THE CHAIRMAN replied as follows:
"The Department has recently sent details to the Honourable Director of Public Works of all parks and Playgrounds existing and planned which are, or will be, in need of lighting and I am hopeful that in due course it will be possible to have all such areas provided with adequate lighting.
There has been, however, no actual survey of lighting facilities which already exist (except at Southorn Playground) and I shall make the necessary inquiries in this direction."
MR. A. DE O. SALES asked the following question:
"Will the Chairman please tell this Council what arrangements are being made for the members of the Hong Kong Motor Boat Club and other owners to moor their boats after 31st March?”
THE CHAIRMAN replied as follows:
"The Marine Department has given notice that permission for the mooring of powered and pleasure craft in the vicinity of the beach at Deep Water Bay will be withdrawn with effect from the 31st March.
Last year discussions took place between interested parties and Government on the question of alternative moorings, and Tai Tam Bay was suggested and agreed to. Subsequently, some owners of these craft requested reconsideration of this decision in view of the prevalence of rough seas outside Tai Tam Bay. They were advised to look around for an area that would be mutually acceptable, but I must emphasize that this was without prejudice to the need to vacate their present moorings in Deep Water Bay by 31st March. They have also been advised that the withdrawal of permission to use private moorings near the beach does not prevent the movement of their craft in the remainder of Deep Water Bay or prevent them from anchoring in the approaches thereto. I have hopes of a very early settlement of this problem, but I would rather not mention the
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HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL
THE COMMISSIONER FOR RESETTLEMENT replied as follows :— "I have been informed by the Commissioner of Police that he does not intend to set up a Police Post at Tung Tau as the area will be covered by a new Divisional Police Station to be established at Wong Tai Sin."
DR. P. F. WOO asked the following question :--
"Suggestions have been made to me by members of the public that there should be more parks with Chinese architectural designs such as may be found at the King George V Memorial Park at Jordan Road. Would the Chairman advise to what extent this can be done for some of the parks which are projected for completion in the near future?"
THE CHAIRMAN replied as follows :—
"The traditional Chinese style of architecture (without the use of timber) would, I consider, be suitable for pavilions and the layout of public gardens in certain areas. On the other hand, it would, however, be incongruous to introduce patches of such architecture in predominantly contemporary urban areas. The fact that the use of granite and glazed tiles associated with such architecture will add considerably to the cost of any project must also be borne in mind. I am prepared, however, to endeavour to apply your suggestion by way of an experiment to one or two selected projects."
DR. P. F. WOO asked the following question :-
"Has the Urban Services Department recently carried out any survey of the lighting facilities in all parks and playgrounds under the Council's control in order to see whether the lighting facilities are efficient and whether they can be improved so that members of the public and their children can make the maximum use of these parks? If the answer is no, would the Chairman consider recommending this survey to be done?"
HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL
THE CHAIRMAN replied as follows:
"The Department has recently sent details to the Honourable Director of Public Works of all parks and Playgrounds existing and planned which are, or will be, in need of lighting and I am hopeful that in due course it will be possible to have all such areas provided with adequate lighting.
There has been, however, no actual survey of lighting facilities which already exist (except at Southorn Playground) and I shall make the necessary inquiries in this direction."
MR. A. DE O. SALES asked the following question:
"Will the Chairman please tell this Council what arrangements are being made for the members of the Hong Kong Motor Boat Club and other owners to moor their boats after 31st March?”
THE CHAIRMAN replied as follows:
"The Marine Department has given notice that permission for the mooring of powered and pleasure craft in the vicinity of the beach at Deep Water Bay will be withdrawn with effect from the 31st March.
Last year discussions took place between interested parties and Government on the question of alternative moorings, and Tai Tam Bay was suggested and agreed to. Subsequently, some owners of these craft requested reconsideration of this decision in view of the prevalence of rough seas outside Tai Tam Bay. They were advised to look around for an area that would be mutually acceptable, but I must emphasize that this was without prejudice to the need to vacate their present moorings in Deep Water Bay by 31st March. They have also been advised that the withdrawal of permission to use private moorings near the beach does not prevent the movement of their craft in the remainder of Deep Water Bay or prevent them from anchoring in the approaches thereto. I have hopes of a very early settlement of this problem, but I would rather not mention the
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HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL
THE COMMISSioner For Resettlement replied as follows :— "I have been informed by the Commissioner of Police that he does not intend to set up a Police Post at Tung Tau as the area will be covered by a new Divisional Police Station to be established at Wong Tai Sin."
DR. P. F. Woo asked the following question :--
"Suggestions have been made to me by members of the public that there should be more parks with Chinese architectural designs such as may be found at the King George V Memorial Park at Jordan Road. Would the Chairman advise to what extent this can be done for some of the parks which are projected for completion in the near future?"
THE CHAIRMAN replied as follows :—
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"The traditional Chinese style of architecture (without the use of timber) would, I consider, be suitable for pavilions and the layout of public gardens in certain areas. On the other hand, it would, however, be incongruous to introduce patches of such architecture in predominantly contemporary urban areas. fact that the use of granite and glazed tiles associated with such architecture will add considerably to the cost of any project must also be borne in mind. 1 am prepared, however, to endeavour to apply your suggestion by way of an experiment to one or two selected projects."
DR. P. F. Woo asked the following question :-
"Has the Urban Services Department recently carried out any survey of the lighting facilities in all parks and playgrounds under the Council's control in order to see whether the lighting facilities are efficient and whether they can be improved so that members of the public and their children can make the maximum use of these parks? If the answer is no, would the Chairman consider recommending this survey to be done?"
HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL
THE CHAIRMAN replied as follows:
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"The Department has recently sent details to the Honourable Director of Public Works of all parks and Playgrounds existing and planned which are, or will be, in need of lighting and I am hopeful that in due course it will be possible to have all such areas provided with adequate lighting.
There has been, however, no actual survey of lighting facilities which already exist (except at Southorn Playground) and I shall make the necessary inquiries in this direction."
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MR. A. DE (). SALES asked the following question:
"Will the Chairman please tell this Council what arrangements are being made for the members of the Hong Kong Motor Boat Club and other owners to moor their boats after 31st March?”
THE CHAIRMAN replied as follows:
"The Marine Department has given notice that permis- sion for the mooring of powered and pleasure craft in the vicinity of the beach at Deep Water Bay will be withdrawn with effect from the 31st March.
Last year discussions took place between interested parties and Government on the question of alter- native moorings, and Tytam Bay was suggested and agreed to. Subsequently, some owners of these craft requested reconsideration of this decision in view of the prevalence of rough seas outside Tai Tam Bay. They were advised to look around for an area that would be mutually acceptable, but I must emphasize that this was without prejudice to the need to vacate their present moorings in Deep Water Bay by 31st March. They have also been advised that the withdrawal of permission to use private moorings near the beach does not prevent the movement of their craft in the remainder of Deep Water Bay or prevent them from anchoring in the approaches thereto. I have hopes of a very early settlement of this problem, but I would rather not mention the
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