The Government intends to carry out improvement works at Ma Wan Chung Pier within an area of approximately 5 840 square metres of foreshore and seabed situated in the west of Ma Wan Chung on Lantau Island. The extent of the area affected is described in a notice gazetted today (June 11).

     The proposed works, scheduled tentatively to commence in mid-2022 for completion in mid-2025, will enhance the safety of pier users while boarding and alighting.

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

* The Islands Home Affairs Enquiry Centre (Tung Chung) of the Islands District Office (1/F, Tung Chung Post Office Building, 6 Mei Tung Street, Tung Chung, Lantau Island); and

* 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, within two months from the above-mentioned date, i.e. on or before August 11. The notice of such an 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, June 11, 2021
Issued at HKT 11:07

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