Port control order to commence in December
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     The Secretary for Transport and Housing has appointed December 3, 2015, as the day on which the Port Control (Public Cargo Working Area) Order 2015 will commence and the notice was gazetted today (October 2).

     A spokesman for the Transport and Housing Bureau said the Order will give effect to the release of a small portion of approximately 217.6 square metres (11 metres x 19.78m) in the Western District Public Cargo Working Area to facilitate the Central and Western District Council in developing a waterfront promenade and open space at the Western Wholesale Food Market for the public under the Signature Project Scheme.

     The boundaries will also be revised to align with the latest government land allocation at its entrances and exits, incorporating an additional area of approximately 320 sq m.

     The commencement notice will be tabled before the Legislative Council on October 14 for negative vetting.

Ends/Friday, October 2, 2015
Issued at HKT 11:01

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