The Government has proposed to carry out modification works within an area of approximately 5.2 hectares of foreshore and seabed at the Tsang Kok Stream outfall. The extent of the area of foreshore and seabed affected is described in a notice gazetted today (January 8).

     The proposed works will provide approximately 3.01 hectares of land for accommodating new access to the facilities near the outfall. It also serves to enhance the road connectivity between Tuen Mun and Yuen Long in the long term. The proposed works are tentatively scheduled to commence in 2023 for completion in about two years.
 
    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);

* Tuen Mun Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of the Tuen Mun District Office (2/F, Tuen Mun Government Offices, 1 Tuen Hi Road, Tuen Mun, New Territories);

* Yuen Long Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of the Yuen Long District Office (Ground Floor, Yuen Long District Office Building, 269 Castle Peak Road, Yuen Long, New Territories); 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 March 8. 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, January 8, 2021
Issued at HKT 11:01

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