Ancillary road works in Sheung Shui gazetted
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    The Government published in the Gazette today (December 21) authorised drainage improvement works in Ma Tso Lung, Ying Pun and Shek Tsai Leng in Sheung Shui, New Territories. These will be ancillary road works.

     The proposed works include construction of new roads, footpaths, maintenance accesses and pedestrian crossings, as well as reconstruction of roads and footpaths for local access purposes. Pedestrian access and vehicular access will be maintained during construction.

     Upon completion, the proposed road works will not only serve as access for the public but also will be used by the Drainage Services Department to maintain drainage facilities.

Ends/Friday, December 21, 2007
Issued at HKT 11:40

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