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In my replies to questions on this subject in January and November 1987, I indicated that Council has a long tradition of promoting non-violent forms of shadow boxing (Tai Chi), practice with weapons, drills in groups of various sizes, Tai Chi Duet and Baduanjin (*).
In 1988-89, a total of 357 classes will be organized in the various disciplines for over 13,600 participants as part of Council's recreation and sports programme. This level of activity is believed to be in line with public demand.
The suggestion that the two Municipal Councils organize a martial arts exhibition will be taken up with the Regional Council and the Police.
4. THE HON. HILTON CHEONG-LEEN asked the following question (in English): In the light of the findings on the Report of the Survey on Demand and Supply of Market Facilities, what steps are being taken to improve the facilities and services at the Wan Chai District Urban Council markets, i.e. the Lockhart Road Market, the Tang Lung Chau Market, and the Wong Nai Chung Market?
DR. ELSIE TU, CHAIRMAN OF THE MARKETS AND STREET TRADERS SELECT COMMITTEE, replied as follows (in English): This question asks what steps are being taken by the USD following the issue of the 'Report of the Survey on Demand and Supply of Market Facilities' to improve the facilities and services at the Wan Chai District Urban Council Markets. Tentatively, the Department proposes the following improvements:
(a) Lockhart Road Market
Consideration would be given to reducing the total market floors from three to two. The redundant 2/F after relocation would be converted to other uses as deemed appropriate by the Council.
Additional illumination would be provided to brighten up the internal areas on the remaining two market floors. Externally, neon sign-boards and directional signage would be installed to project the market more prominently to invite public attention.
Mini-stalls for wet goods would be created on the G/F to co-exist with the existing meat and fish market stalls by:
(i) the relocation of the occupied mini-stalls (wet goods) from 2/F (there are 41 such stalls at present);
(ii) conversion of vacant standard market stalls;
(iii) conversion of bicycle parking spaces; and
(iv) conversion of any other available open spaces for the use of the wet goods mini-stalls.
For the dry goods mini-stalls on 1/F of the market, improvements would be focused on the circulation area. Some stalls can be knocked down to make way for additional passageways. Batch letting of the vacant stalls to enterprising companies for commercial uses may also be considered.
(b) Tang Lung Chau Market
Additional light fittings are being installed on all floors of the market to improve the illumination within the market.
(c) Wong Nai Chung Market
No improvement items are being considered for the market because a re-development project is in hand (Project No. 029CX). The feasibility of redeveloping this market into a two-storey building in-situ in phases is being studied by the ASD. The scope of the project, the site engineering conditions, and the viability of the future market are being looked into. In general terms, well-designed market promotion posters will be put on the external walls of all UC markets to publicize the market facilities.
THE HON. HILTON CHEONG-LEEN (in English): Mr. Chairman, what sort of timetable is to be considered for improvement of each of these markets?
DR. ELSIE TU (in English): Mr. Chairman, I have inquired on this problem and the Department cannot give a timetable but they said they are busy in preparing papers and these papers will be put one by one before the Markets and Street Traders Select Committee and I am pressing for a period within three months, but they cannot promise me the time limit.
5. MR. RONNIE M. C. WONG asked the following question (in Cantonese): The Recreation Select Committee had recently announced that the Rocky Bay is not suitable for swimming because of its unacceptable water quality and that the situation in Repulse Bay is also deteriorating. May I ask what role, if any, this Council is playing in the improvement of water quality at its bathing beaches on the southern side of Hong Kong Island?
In the event that Repulse Bay is found not suitable for bathing because of its unacceptable water quality, which would undoubtedly cause great inconvenience to beach lovers, may I ask whether the existing life-saving facilities there would be removed and if so whether this Council would still be held responsible for the safety of the beach users, if any?
MR. SAMUEL P. W. WONG, CHAIRMAN OF THE RECREATION SELECT COMMITTEE, replied as follows (in Cantonese): This Council question is in two parts. The first part concerns beach water quality and Council's role in improving water quality at beaches on the Southern side of Hong Kong Island. The second part concerns provision of lifesaving services and Council's liability in the event that these services are withdrawn.
Pollution of the waters around Hong Kong has now been recognized to be a serious and wide-spread problem, caused primarily by inadequate sewage treatment and disposal facilities. In the long term, the most significant step to improve matters will be the designation of the South of Hong Kong Island as a water control zone and the introduction of a comprehensive sewage system.
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HONG KONG URBAN COUNCIL
In my replies to questions on this subject in January and November 1987, I indicated that Council has a long tradition of promoting, non-violent forms of shadow boxing (Tai Chi), practice with weapons, drills in groups of various sizes, Tai Chi Duet and Baduanjin (^).
In 1988-89, a total of 357 classes will be organized in the various disciplines for over 13 600 participants as part of Council's recreation and sports pro- gramme. This level of activity is believed to be in line with public demand.
The suggestion that the two Municipal Councils organize a martial arts exhibition will be taken up with the Regional Council and the Police.
4. THE HON. HILTON CHEONG-LEEN asked the following question (in English): In the light of the findings on the Report of the Survey on Demand and Supply of Market Facilities, what steps are being taken to improve the facilities and services at the Wan Chai District Urban Council markets, i.e. the Lockhart Road Market, the Tang Lung Chau Market, and the Wong Nai Chung Market?
DR. ELSIE TU, CHAIRMAN OF THE MARKETS AND STREET TRADERS SELECT COMMITTEE, replied as follows (in English):—This question asks what steps are being taken by the USD following the issue of the 'Report of the Survey on Demand and Supply of Market Facilities' to improve the facilities and services at the Wan Chai District Urban Council Markets. Tentatively, the Department proposes the following improvements:
(a) Lockhart Road Market
Consideration would be given to reducing the total market floors from three to two. The redundant 2/F after relocation would be converted to other uses as deemed appropriate by the Council.
Additional illumination would be provided to brighten up the internal areas on the remaining two market floors. Externally, neon sign-boards and directional signage would be installed to project the market more prominently to invite public attention.
Mini-stalls for wet goods would be created on the G/F to co-exist with the existing meat and fish market stalls by:
(i) the relocation of the occupied mini-stalls (wet goods) from 2/F
(there are 41 such stalls at present);
(ii) conversion of vacant standard market stalls; (iii) conversion of bicycle parking spaces; and
(iv) conversion of any other available open spaces for the use of the wet
goods mini-stalls.
For the dry goods mini-stalls on 1/F of the market, improvements would be focussed on the circulation area. Some stalls can be knocked down to make way for additional passageways. Batch letting of the vacant stalls to enterprising companies for commercial uses may also be considered.
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(b) Tang Lung Chau Market
Additional light fittings are being installed on all floors of the market to improve the illumination within the market.
(c) Wong Nai Chung Market
No improvement items are being considered for the market because a re-development project is in hand (Project No. 029CX). The feasibility of redeveloping this market into a two-storey building in-situ in phases is being studied by the ASD. The scope of the project, the site engineering conditions and the viability of the future market are being looked into. In general terms, well-designed market promotion posters will be put on the external walls of all UC markets to publicize the market facilities.
THE HON. HILTON CHEONG-LEEN (in English): ——Mr. Chairman, what sort of time table is to be considered for improvement of each of these markets?
DR. ELSIE TU (in English):—Mr. Chairman, I have inquired on this problem and the Department cannot give a time table but they said they are busy in preparing papers and these papers will be put one by one before the Markets and Street Traders Select Committee and I am pressing for a period within three months, but they cannot promise me the time limit.
5. MR. RONNIE M. C. WONG asked the following question (in Cantonese):— The Recreation Select Committee had recently announced that the Rocky Bay is not suitable for swimming because of its unacceptable water quality and that the situation in Repulse Bay is also deteriorating. May I ask what role, if any, this Council is playing in the improvement of water quality at its bathing beaches on the southern side of Hong Kong Island?
In the event that Repulse Bay is found not suitable for bathing because of its unacceptable water quality, which would undoubtedly cause great inconvenience to beach lovers, may I ask whether the existing life-saving facilities there would be removed and if so whether this Council would still be held responsible for the safety of the beach users, if any?
MR. SAMUEL P. W. WONG, CHAIRMAN OF THE RECREATION SELECT COMMITTEE, replied as follows (in Cantonese):—This Council question is in two parts. The first part concerns beach water quality and Council's role in improving water quality at beaches on the Southern side of Hong Kong Island. The second part concerns provision of lifesaving services and Council's liability in the event that these services are withdrawn.
Pollution of the waters around Hong Kong has now been recognized to be a serious and wide-spread problem, caused primarily by inadequate sewage treatment and disposal facilities. In the long term, the most significant step to improve matters will be the designation of the South of Hong Kong Island as a water control zone and the introduction of a comprehensive sewage system.
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