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Following is the transcript of remarks by the Secretary for Transport and Housing (STH), Ms Eva Cheng, on MTR West Island Line (WIL) project at a stand-up session this afternoon (October 23)(English portion):
Reporter: (Funding support to WIL)
STH: We are going to apply for funds through the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council. It's not a precedent. We have proposed this approach, based on the particular features of the West Island Line. I think for other lines, it'll depend on their development potential. The rail plus property development model remains the possible option for future developments.
(Please also refer to the Chinese portion of the transcript)
Ends/Tuesday, October 23, 2007
Issued at HKT 18:53
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