The Government intends to carry out construction works of a barrage within an area of approximately 114,000 square metres of foreshore and seabed at the downstream of Yuen Long Nullah. The extent of the area of foreshore and seabed affected is described in a notice gazetted today (February 11).
The proposed works will involve construction of a barrage, pumping stations and associated electrical and mechanical facilities as well as revitalisation of a section of the existing Yuen Long Nullah. The proposed barrage would enhance the flood protection level of the Yuen Long town centre and reduce the flood risk. The proposed works are tentatively scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2022 for completion in the third quarter of 2029.
The notice and its 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);
* Yuen Long Home Affairs Enquiry Centre of the Yuen Long District Office (G/F, Yuen Long District Office Building, 269 Castle Peak Road, Yuen Long, 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 April 11. The notice of such 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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