Replies to Questions from Finance Committee Members

Examination of Estimates of Expenditure 2003-04
CONTROLLING OFFICER’S REPLY TO
INITIAL WRITTEN QUESTION
Head : Subhead (No. & title) Question : Serial No.
60 – Highways Department
0707
Programme : (2) District and Maintenance
Controlling Officer : Director of Highways
Director of Bureau : Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works
Question : In 2003-04, the Highways Department will assist in implementing pedestrian
schemes. What is the estimated expenditure? What improvement works will be
carried out under the schemes?
Asked by : Hon. WONG Sing-chi
Reply : The 2003-04 estimated expenditure on pedestrian facilities for Causeway Bay,
Central, Wan Chai, Tsim Sha Tsui, Jordan, Mong Kok and Sham Shui Po is about
$14M. Improvement works such as footpath widening, reconstruction of road
pavers and improved street lighting will be carried out to enhance the overall
walking environment for pedestrians. In addition, street furniture such as crash
barriers/gates, railings, tree guards/grilles, seats and signage made of durable
materials will be installed in the pedestrianised areas.
Gototop
Signature
Name in block letters MAK CHAI KWONG
Post Title Director of Highways
Date 20 March 2003
Reply Serial No.
ETWB(T)009