The Government has proposed to carry out "Port Shelter Sewerage, Stage 3" works at Po Toi O. The extent of the foreshore and seabed area affected is described in a notice published in the Government Gazette today (September 7).
The proposed works are within an area of approximately 0.51 hectares of foreshore and seabed at Po Toi O. The works involve construction of a submarine outfall of about 385 metres in length and erection of a temporary works area at the end of the submarine outfall to facilitate excavation and installation of the diffuser. The proposed works are tentatively scheduled to commence in end-2019 for completion in end-2024.
The notice and the related plan are posted near the site. The plan is also available for inspection at:
* Survey and Mapping Office of the Lands Department (23/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong) (where copies can be purchased on order);
* Sai Kung Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of the Sai Kung District Office (G/F, Sai Kung Tseung Kwan O Government Complex, 38 Pui Shing Road, Hang Hau, Tseung Kwan O, New Territories); and
* Lands Department's website (www.landsd.gov.hk) under Government Notices.
Any person who considers that he or she has an interest, right or easement in or over the foreshore and seabed involved may submit a written objection to the Director of Lands, 20/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road, North Point, Hong Kong, within two months from the above-mentioned date, i.e. on or before November 7. The notice of objection shall describe the interest, right or easement of the objector and the manner in which he or she will be allegedly affected.
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