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LAND, PUBLIC WORKS AND UTILITIES

Kowloon-Canton Railway with two railway stations. Vehicular communication with Kowloon and Hong Kong Island has been further enhanced with the opening of the Tate's Cairn Tunnel.

The population of Tai Po is about 208 000 at present and the projected population upon full development by the end of the 1990s is around 300 000. A total of four hectares of land was formed and serviced for various uses in 1991.

The major cycle track along Ting Kok Road leading to Tai Mei Tuk was completed in mid-1991. This cycle track is segregated from vehicular traffic and provides a safe passage for the numerous cyclists who come to enjoy the attractive coastal scenery. The transport interchange at Tai Po Market railway station was also completed in 1991. This provides convenient transport facilities for people coming to Tai Po by train.

Modification of the Tai Po Sewage Treatment Works, aimed at improving the water quality in Tolo Harbour, was completed in 1991.

To serve the increasing population, community facilities completed in 1991 included three primary schools, three secondary schools, an indoor recreation centre, a swimming pool complex, a sports complex, a neighbourhood community centre and a local open space. Construction of another two primary schools, two secondary schools, a neigh- bourhood community centre and a district open space progressed satisfactorily.

Fanling/Sheung Shui

Despite the fact that Fanling/Sheung Shui is only four kilometres or so from China, it is well linked to the urban areas and other parts of the territory by the electrified Kowloon-Canton Railway and the New Territories Circular Road.

The population of Fanling/Sheung Shui stood at 171 000 in 1991 and is expected to reach 250 000 by the end of the 1990s. Formation and servicing works in several areas progressed satisfactorily and a total of 24 hectares of land was produced for various uses in 1991. Internal transport facilities such as the Wo Hop Shek interchange and a major transport terminal for buses, mini-buses and taxis at the Fanling railway station forecourt were completed.

Community facilities completed in 1991 included a primary school, a secondary school, a sports complex, a swimming pool complex and an indoor recreation centre, while two secondary schools and a market complex were under construction.

Developments progressed in On Lok Tsuen, the major industrial area.

At Sha Tau Kok, a small township with a population of 4 000 on the border with China, further reclamation and roadworks, rural public housing and a promenade were completed in 1991.

Yuen Long, Tin Shui Wai and the North-Western New Territories

Yuen Long town has continued to grow since the start of its development in the early 1970s. In 1991, the population of the town stood at 133 000 and is expected to grow to 140 000 by the end of the 1990s.

Yuen Long Town Park was opened to the public in February 1991. The 30-metre high pagoda inside the park is now the landmark of Yuen Long town. In addition, 12 local open spaces were completed in 1991.