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Development around the main high density areas will include low density, high class residential sites, village housing areas and some new village schemes. Industry and Employment Three areas have been allocated for the development of light industry to provide adequate employment opportunity for the people living in the area. The biggest of these is at On Lok Tsuen, an area which already contains a high proportion of industrial sites. The other two sites will be developed near Sheung Shui village and in the former tanneries area. Small scale service trades will be provided for by the development of workshop areas in suitable locations within the high density residential areas. Commercial development in other areas will also present employment opportunities. Recreation To meet the needs of young people who are likely to make up a considerable proportion of the expanded town population, adequate recreational facilities will be available. Work has begun on the construction of a swimming pool complex on land adjoining Fanling Playground and a site has been reserved nearby for a stadium. A further area of land has been set aside at Sheung Shui for a second swimming pool and stadium complex. It is envisaged that the facilities so provided will not only cater for the requirements of local residents but also those of villagers in the north-eastern sector of the New Territories. A large open space area will be developed between Fanling and Sheung Shui and the individual planning areas will provide for local open space and amenity areas. The type of open space will vary from active areas for volleyball, etc., to landscaped sitting out areas. The proposed cycle track and footpath system will link the main areas and facilities. Education At present there are eleven primary schools and three secondary schools in Fanling and Sheung Shui. Additional schools will be provided in the development area set out in the Education Department programme and appropriate reservations will be made in each of the planning areas. Medical, Police and Fire Services Sheung Shui has a private clinic and Fanling a small district hospital. This hospital is expected to be expanded to meet the needs of the growing population. There is a small police station in Sheung Shui village and the Frontier Police H.Q. is now under construction on a site adjacent to the Fanling roundabout. Both Sheung Shui and Fanling have fire stations, and provision has been made for the Fanling Station to be expanded. Community halls or estate welfare buildings will be provided for within the public housing estates and a social centre is to be built in Sheung Shui. A cultural complex is also planned at Fanling. Estimated Cost During the 10-year period of development, total expenditure in the public sector for the expansion of Fanling and Sheung Shui will be about $1,300 million at 1977 price levels. Private enterprise is expected to invest a similar sum in development during this period. The first stage of work at Fanling (Package 3) will begin in 1978/1979 and will cost about $65 million. The first sites to become available for disposal to the private sector will be at Shek Wu Hui and it is envisaged they will be ready in 1979/1980. 21
1. Fan Leng Lau Village. 2. The divisional fire station at Fanling. 3 & 4. Additional schools will be provided in the Fanling/Sheung Shui/Shek Wu Hui area as set out in the Government programme.
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