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The Government proposes to allow CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) to install two submarine cables of about 880 metres in length and 150 millimetres in diameter within an area of approximately 1.58 hectares of foreshore and seabed from Liu Ko Ngam to Pak Sha Tau Tsui at Kat O.
Currently, there is only one 11 kilovolt submarine cable laid from Liu Ko Ngam to Kat O at Tsing Chau Lek. It has been used for more than 30 years and was found to be deteriorating. CLP Power proposes to lay two new 11kV submarine cables to enhance the stabilty of power supply to Kat O.
The proposed submarine cables will be buried at a depth of 2.9m to 5m below the seabed and approximately 30 metres apart, mainly by the jetting method. In shallow water areas near the landing points, conventional dredge-burial and rock cutting methods will be used to bury the cables in a common trench approximately 8m in width and at a depth of 0.6m to 0.8m below the seabed. The cables will not be more than 2.2m apart. In addition, a precast concrete slab and cast iron sleeve pipes will be installed to protect the submarine cables in shallow water areas. No underwater blasting or chemicals will be used in the proposed works.
The proposed works are scheduled to commence in October 2014 and to complete by April 2015. The extent of the area affected is stated in a notice published in the Government Gazette (www.gld.gov.hk/egazette/pdf/20141829/egn201418294127.pdf) today (July 18).
The notice together with its related plan is posted on notice boards near the site. The plan can also be seen at the Survey and Mapping Office of the Lands Department, 23/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong (where copies can be purchased on order); at the North District Office Public Enquiry Service Centre, Ground Floor, North District Government Offices, 3 Pik Fung Road, Fanling, New Territories; and on the Lands Department's website (www.landsd.gov.hk) under Government Notices.
Any person who considers that he or she has an interest, right or easement in or over the foreshore and seabed involved may submit a written objection to the Director of Lands, 20/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong by September 18, 2014.
Ends/Friday, July 18, 2014
Issued at HKT 14:00
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