Construction of public landing steps at Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade proposed

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     The Government intends to construct public landing steps at the pedestrian footbridge of Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade to provide landing facilities for the public and emergency use. The extent of the area of foreshore and seabed affected is described in a notice published in the Government Gazette today (May 3).

     The proposed works include the demolition of part of the existing pedestrian footbridge and railing and construction of public landing steps. The proposed works are scheduled to commence in the third quarter of 2019 for completion by the second quarter of 2020.

     The notice and its related plan are posted near the site. The plan is also available for inspection at:

* 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);

* Yau Tsim Mong Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of the Yau Tsim Mong District Office (G/F, Mong Kok Government Offices, 30 Luen Wan Street, Mong Kok, Kowloon); and

* 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, within two months from the above-mentioned date, i.e. on or before July 3. The notice of such objection shall describe the interest, right or easement of the objector and the manner in which he or she will be allegedly affected.

Ends/Friday, May 3, 2019
Issued at HKT 11:00

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