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The Government intends to build a river wall within an area of about 2,525 square metres of foreshore and sea-bed at Yat Chung, Tai O, to alleviate the existing flooding problem in Wing On Street arising from high tides under average meteorological conditions.
The work is scheduled to begin in mid-2010 and to be completed by the end of 2011.
The extent of the area affected is described in a notice published in the Government Gazette today (July 31).
The notice together with its related plan can be seen on notice boards posted near the site. The plan can also be seen and purchased on order at the Lands Department Survey and Mapping Office, 23rd Floor, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point. It can also be seen at the Islands District Office, 20th Floor, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central; at the Mui Wo Sub-office, Islands District Office, Public Enquiry Centre, Ground Floor, Mui Wo Government Offices, 2 Ngan Kwong Wan Road, Mui Wo, Lantau Island; and at the Tung Chung Sub-office, Islands District Office, Public Enquiry Service Centre, 1st Floor, Tung Chung Post Office Building, 6 Mei Tung Street, Tung Chung, Lantau Island.
Any person who considers that they have an interest, right or easement in or over the foreshore and sea-bed involved may submit a written objection to the Director of Lands, 20th Floor, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, by September 30.
Ends/Friday, July 31, 2009
Issued at HKT 15:00
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