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Proposed sewerage works for Pak Shek Kok Development approved

The Executive Council has authorised the construction of 1 500 metres of gravity sewers and other ancillary sewerage works under the Pak Shek Kok Development Work Package 2 Phase 2.

"The sewerage works are essential to serve various developments in the Pak Shek Kok Development Area such as the Science Park," a spokesman for the Environmental Protection Department said today (November 8).

"The works will also improve the provision of sewage services for Tai Po Area 12."

Details of the works were published in the Government Gazette on October 26, 2001 and November 2, 2001 while the approval for the scheme was gazetted today.

The works are scheduled to commence in mid-2003 for completion in end 2006 to tie in with the development programme of the Pak Shek Kok Development Area.

"The works will be carried out in conjunction with a related road scheme which has also been approved by the Executive Council," the spokesman added.

End/Friday, November 8, 2002

 

 
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