Government posts land resumption notices for drainage improvement works in North District

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     The Lands Department today (August 10) posted land resumption notices in accordance with section 4 of the Lands Resumption Ordinance (Chapter 124) and section 14 of the Roads (Works, Use and Compensation) Ordinance (Chapter 370) for the implementation of drainage improvement works and the associated road works in North District.

     Forty private lots with a total area of about 3 843 square metres will be resumed by the Government. The land will revert to the Government upon the expiry of a period of three months from the date of affixing the notices (i.e. November 11).

     The Government will maintain close liaison with the relevant land owners and affected parties, and properly handle their compensation matters.

     The works mentioned above will improve the drainage capacity of Kong Ha, Sha Tau Kok Town, Shek Kiu Tau, Hang Tau and Kai Fong Garden to alleviate flood risks. The works are expected to be completed in stages in around five years.

Ends/Thursday, August 10, 2023
Issued at HKT 14:45

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