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THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS replied as follows:
The "public" lighting referred to by Mr. RAFEEK must have been installed by the residents themselves. The Public Works Department has no record of any street lighting installations and no charges have ever been paid by Government relating to public lighting in this area.
MR. CHEONG-LEEN:- Mr. Chairman, shouldn't the Director of Public Works write a letter to the Tai Hom Village Elders, thanking them for something for which he was not responsible? (Laughter)
(6) MR. CHEUNG WING-IN asked the following question:-
I have received complaints from representatives of several thousand residents living on the hill-side at the rear of Yuen Ling Village that they find it difficult to obtain tap water supply. Can the Director of Public Works see what can be done to install a water-pipe to enable these people to get water close to their homes?
THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS replied as follows:
Three private standard pipes which were installed at the request of Yuen Ling Villagers already exist. An inspection of the area has been made, and it is possible to provide a further standpipe in the area for use by people living outside the village. I am looking into the possibility of making this a free standpipe.
(7) MR. CHEUNG WING-IN asked the following question:-
Many residents in Yuen Ling Village have complained that the drainage system in their village is primitive, so that when it rains, the street becomes flooded and impassable by residents. Can the Director of Public Works investigate what can be done to improve the drainage system in this village?
THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS replied as follows:-
The area consists largely of unauthorized and unplanned private development northwest of the Choi Hung Estate and south of Social Avenue.
The existing drainage facilities in the area are, as Mr. CHEUNG Wing-in says, primitive. They consist of shallow surface channels which follow around, and sometimes underneath,
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the buildings and the many narrow lanes and foot-paths which criss-cross the whole area. Conditions could be considerably improved by the repair of the existing alleys and lanes to enable surface water to run off more easily to the surface channels, which should themselves be deepened and regularly cleaned.
The lanes and alleys in the area are generally on private land, and these repairs and improvements should be carried out by the owners.
The Public Works Department is now carrying out a major drainage project at Hammer Hill Road. When completed it will intercept most of the water from the large watercourse at the eastern side of the Yuen Ling Village area. This should be of assistance in times of heavy rainfall.
MR. CHEONG-LEEN:- Could the Director of Public Works give an approximate indication of when this major drainage project at Hammer Hill Road will be completed?
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS:- I'm afraid I can't, but it is in hand now and it is also being done by the Housing Authority as it is part of their programme. I would say in eighteen months or two years.
(8) MR. A. de O. SALES asked the following question:
Has Government accepted the special request for additional staff to strengthen and re-organize the Amenities Section?
THE CHAIRMAN replied as follows:
The special request for the creation of additional posts to strengthen and re-organize the Amenities Section was referred to the Establishment Officer in a memorandum dated 20th August.
The proposals involve the creation of a new grade for which entry qualifications and Conditions of Service must be created. The proposals are being considered by the Establishment Officer.
MR. SALES:- Sir, because six weeks have elapsed since the proposal was made, how long more does the Council have to wait before a decision is taken by the Establishment Officer?
CHAIRMAN:- I hope not much longer. The discussions have already started and they will be continued on the 11th October. I hope, Sir, that the terms of service for these proposed new posts will be clarified and decided upon fairly soon.
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THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS replied as follows:
The "public" lighting referred to by Mr. RAFEEK must have been installed by the residents themselves. The Public Works Department has no record of any street lighting installations and no charges have ever been paid by Government relating to public lighting in this area.
MR. CHEONG-LEEN:-Mr. Chairman, shouldn't the Director of Public Works write a letter to the Tai Hom Village Elders, thanking them for something for which he was not responsible? (Laughter)
(6) MR. CHEUNG WING-IN asked the following question:-
I have received complaints from representatives of several thousand residents living on the hill-side at the rear of Yuen Ling Village that they find it difficult to obtain tap water supply. Can the Director of Public Works see what can be done to install a water-pipe to enable these people to get water close to their homes?
THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS replied as follows:
Three private standardpipes which were installed at the request of Yuen Ling Villagers already exist. An inspection of the area has been made, and it is possible to provide a further standpipe in the area for use by people living out- side the village. I am looking into the possibility of making this a free standpipe.
(7) MR. CHEUNG WING-IN asked the following question:-
Many residents in Yuen Ling Village have complained that the drainage system in their village is primitive, so that when it rains, the street become flooded and impassable by residents. Can the Director of Public Works investi- gate what can be done to improve the drainage system in this village?
THE DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS replied as follows:-
The area consists largely of unauthorized and unplanned private development north west of the Choi Hung Estate and south of Social Avenue.
The existing drainage facilities in the area are, as Mr. CHEUNG Wing-in says, primitive. They consist of shallow surface channels which follow around, and sometimes underneath,
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the buildings and the many narrow lanes and foot-paths which criss-cross the whole area. Conditions could be considerably improved by the repair of the existing alleys and lanes to enable surface water to run off more easily to the surface channels, which should themselves be deepened and regularly cleaned.
The lanes and alleys in the area are generally on private land, and these repairs and improvements should be carried out by the owners.
The Public Works Department is now carrying out a major drainage project at Hammer Hill Road. When completed it will intercept most of the water from the large water course at the eastern side of the Yuen Ling Village area. This should be of assistance in times of heavy rainfall.
MR. CHEONG-LEEN:-Could the Director of Public Works give an approximate indication of when this major drainage project at Hammer Hill Road will be completed?
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS: -I'm afraid I can't, but it is in hand now and it is also being done by the Housing Authority as it is part of their programme. I would say in eighteen months or two years.
(8) MR. A. de O. SALES asked the following question:
Has Government accepted the special request for additional staff to strengthen and re-organize the Amenities Section?
THE CHAIRMAN replied as follows:
The special request for the creation of additional posts to strengthen and re-organize the Amenities Section was referred to the Establishment Officer in a memorandum dated 20th August.
The proposals involve the creation of a new grade for which entry qualifications and Conditions of Service must be created. The proposals are being considered by the Establishment Officer.
MR. SALES: -Sir, because six weeks have elapsed since the pro- posal was made, how long more does the Council have to wait before a decision is taken by the Establishment Officer?
CHAIRMAN:-I hope not much longer. The discussions have already started and they will be continued on the 11th October. I hope, Sir, that the terms of service for these proposed new posts will be clarified and decided upon fairly soon.
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