Replies to Questions from Finance Committee Members

Examination of Estimates of Expenditure 2003-04
CONTROLLING OFFICER’S REPLY TO
INITIAL WRITTEN QUESTION
Head : 186 – Transport Department Subhead (No. & title) :
Programme : (1) Planning and Development
Controlling Officer : Commissioner for Transport
Director of Bureau : Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works
Question : What are the concrete plans and expenditure involved for introducing a harbour
tour service?
Asked by : Hon. CHENG Kar-foo, Andrew
Reply : The Harbour Tour Service (HTS) will be plying within the Victoria Harbour
with calling points at Central, Wan Chai, Hung Hom and Tsim Sha Tsui.
The operator of the HTS was selected through open tender last December.
It is expected that the HTS will commence operation in the 3 rd quarter of
2003.
Gototop
To tie in with the commencement of the HTS, minor
modification/enhancement works including signage improvement, pier
facilities upgrading e.g. lighting and painting will be carried out. Additional
expenditure for minor improvement works is expected to be absorbed by the
relevant departments within their own existing provisions.
Signature
Name in block letters ROBERT FOOTMAN
Post Title Commissioner for Transport
Date 20 March 2003
Reply Serial No.
ETWB(T)032
Question Serial No.
0247