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Question : Regarding further enhancement of existing tourist attractions and facilities which include the Aberdeen Tourism Project, enhancement of the Lei Yue Mun waterfront, enhancement of the footbridges in Tsim Sha Tsui East and the development of a piazza in Tsim Sha Tsui, please provide details of the respective enhancement plans, including the additional manpower required and expenditures involved. Asked by : Hon. PAN Pey-chyou Reply : The requisite information on the above projects is set out below: (1) Aberdeen Tourism Project The proposed scope of works includes improving passenger boarding or disembarking facilities, redesigning/constructing hard and soft landscapes to highlight the theme of a fishing village and providing additional plantings etc.; erecting additional signage and setting up kiosk(s) for selling snacks and souvenirs, and providing visitors with tourist information; carrying out landscape improvement works along the waterfront area of Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau, and setting up display boards to promote the temples of traditional fishing villages and to facilitate visits to these temples; and enhancing the streetscapes of Ap Lei Chau Main Street and other adjacent streets. The concerned department is carrying out the design work which is anticipated to be completed within this year. As the project is still at the initial design stage, no works expenditure and additional staffing will be incurred in 2010-11. (2) Lei Yue Mun Waterfront Enhancement Project The scope of works includes the construction of a public landing facility, a breakwater, a waterfront promenade and five lookout points along the Lei Yue Mun waterfront, improvement of the existing viewing platform, landscaping of the footpath linking the various lookout points, and construction of a new viewing terrace. The relevant works departments are working on the detailed design and the required statutory procedures for gazettal of the project works. As the project is still at the design stage, no expenditure for works and additional staffing will be incurred in 2010-11. (3) Enhancement of Footbridges in Tsim Sha Tsui East The project aims to enhance the two existing footbridges across Mody Road and Salisbury Road in Tsim Sha Tsui East including refurbishment of the footbridges, replacement of the existing ramps with lifts, and associated works such as re-paving of footpaths. The approved project estimate is $71.4 million. Works have commenced in the third quarter of 2009 for completion in the third quarter of 2011. An estimated expenditure of $30.5 million will be incurred in 2010-11, and about 78 job opportunities will be created. (4) Development of a Piazza in Tsim Sha Tsui The project scope includes the development of an open piazza at the harbour-front site next to the Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier, and the construction of an adjacent turnaround which can accommodate a number of bus stops and a taxi stand. The piazza will provide a new public open space for leisure enjoyment by both the locals and visitors and for staging events, whereas the new turnaround will enable the site to retain its function as a land-sea interchange. Works for the new turnaround were gazetted last year and we are following up with the views collected according to the statutory procedures. No expenditure for works and additional staffing will be incurred in 2010-11.
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