Reconstruction of footbridge across Lung Cheung Road gazetted *****************************************************

The Government published a notice in the Gazette today (November 28) on a proposal to reconstruct a footbridge across Lung Cheung Road near Hsin Kuang Centre to enhance the pedestrian crossing facility.

Proposed works include permanent closure and demolition of the existing footbridge, associated ramps and staircases across Lung Cheung Road near Hsin Kuang Centre; construction of a covered footbridge with clear width of 4 metres with associated staircases and lifts at the above-mentioned location; conversion of sections of the existing landscape areas into footpaths; construction of sections of footpaths, carriageway and landscape areas; and ancillary works including drainage, landscaping and electrical and mechanical works.

Some sections of the existing footpaths and carriageways as well as areas underneath the existing footbridge will be closed permanently or temporarily.

The works will start in early 2010 for completion by 2012.

The plan and scheme of the works are available for public inspection at the following government offices during office hours:

(i) Central and Western District Office, Public Enquiry Service Centre, Unit 5, G/F, The Center, 99 Queen’s Road Central;

(ii) Office, Public Enquiry Service Centre, Unit 201, 2nd Floor, Lung Cheung Office Block, 138 Lung Cheung Road, Wong Tai Sin ; and

(iii)District Lands Office, East, 10th Floor, Yau Ma Tei Carpark Building, 250 .

Any person who wishes to object to the proposed works or the use, or both, should write to the Secretary for Transport and Housing, 16th Floor, Murray Building, Garden Road, , on or before January 27, 2009.

Ends/Friday, November 28, 2008