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The Financial Secretary, Mr John C Tsang, today (July 25) visited Kowloon City to see the latest progress of the Kai Tak development plan as well as to better understand the needs and views of local residents.
Accompanied by Kowloon City District Officer, Miss Agnes Wong, Mr Tsang first went to a vantage point in To Kwa Wan for a panaromic view of the Kai Tak development site.
He was then briefed by the Deputy Director of Planning Department, Miss Ophelia Wong, on the future plans of the development including the cruise terminal.
Mr Tsang then toured the city centre of Kowloon City. He walked along Fuk Lo Tsun Road and Hau Wong Road and chatted with shopkeepers and residents there and listened to their views and needs.
To end his visit, Mr Tsang met local officials of Kowloon City, Kwun Tong and Wong Tai Sin and listened to their views on the Kai Tak Development Plan and other district issues.
Ends/Wednesday, July 25, 2007
Issued at HKT 17:10
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