Construction of the pump station and culvert network at the Northern Bay of Fai Chi Kei is expected to start during the second quarter of this year, the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) disclosed.
The President of the executive council of the IAM, José Tavares, revealed the news in response to lawmaker Lam Lon Wai’s recent inquiry on the improvement works preventing floods at Fai Chi Kei, further adding that the construction will be implemented in three phases.
Despite the possible rollout date, the bidding process is still in progress, Tavares disclosed.
Citing the Transport Bureau (DSAT), Tavares revealed that a footbridge will be built on Rua Norte do Patane, the road between the government yard and The Praia residential estate. The construction is expected to commence this year.
When the footbridge is built, the ground level pedestrian crossing facilities will be removed to avoid doubling up of facilities.
For the first public construction project, the municipal affairs official emphasized that the IAM will communicate and coordinate with the DSAT, as the works will inevitably affect nearby traffic. The IAM will implement construction plans to minimize digging as much as possible.
As for the footbridge, road network and traffic nearby will be adjusted to accommodate construction work. Prior announcements will be made via mass media to allow commuters to prepare for the disruption, Tavares cited his DSAT counterparts as saying.
He added that the IAM will follow the Master Urban Plan regarding the establishment of additional coastal leisure areas. AL
