Kai Tak building height restrictions lifted

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The height restrictions of buildings in the territory which were previously prescribed to ensure the safety of aircraft using Kai Tak Airport are lifted today (Friday) upon the removal of the airport operation to the new aerodrome at Chek Lap Kok.

The Hong Kong Airport (Control of Obstructions) (Repeal) Order 1998 (L.N. 116 of 1998) taking effect today will repeal the Hong Kong Airport (Control of Obstructions) Order which prescribed restrictions on building height in respect of Kai Tak Airport.

"With the cessation of operation of Kai Tak Airport, the building height restrictions related to the former airport are no longer necessary," said a Planning, Environment and Lands Bureau spokesman.

"However, building height restrictions prescribed for the new airport at Chek Lap Kok under the Hong Kong Airport (Control of Obstructions) (No. 2) Order 1997(L.N. 218 of 1997) shall remain in force to ensure the safety of aircraft using the new airport."

"Plans showing the restrictions are deposited at the Land Registry for public inspection and can be bought at the Survey and Mapping Offices of the Lands Department," the spokesman added.

End/Friday, July 10, 1998

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