The Lands Department today (July 25) posted land resumption notices in accordance with relevant ordinances to provide land for the construction of public facilities, and carrying out road and sewerage works at Tung Chung New Town Extension.
Section 4 of the Lands Resumption Ordinance (Chapter 124), section 14 of the Roads (Works, Use and Compensation) Ordinance (Chapter 370) and section 14 of Chapter 370 as applied by section 26 of the Water Pollution Control (Sewerage) Regulation (Chapter 358, Subsidiary Legislation AL) will be invoked.
Six hundred and thirty-two private lots with a total area of about 65 100 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. October 26, 2024).
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 provide public facilities for the public, and also serve the anticipated traffic demand under Tung Chung New Town Extension Development. The sewerage works will improve the sanitary conditions in Tung Chung West. The works is expected for completion in stages in around six years.
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