Following is a question by the Hon Leung Yiu-chung and a written reply by the Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works, Dr Sarah Liao, at the Legislative Council meeting today (March 17) :
Question:
Regarding slab-paved pavements, will the Government inform this Council of:
(a) the total area of slab-paved pavements at present, as well as its percentage in the overall area of pavements in the territory; and
(b) the frequency of inspections on such pavements conducted by staff of the Highways Department?
Reply:
Madam President,
(a) The total area of slab-paved pavement is about 1,930,000 sqm. This amounts to about 27% of the total area of footways in Hong Kong.
(b) Highways Department (HyD) carries out routine road inspections on all public roads, including slab-paved pavements. Road inspections include safety inspections and detailed inspections. Safety inspections are normally carried out on slow-moving vehicles covering all the public roads in Hong Kong at a frequency of about once per week. More detailed inspections on the pavements are carried out on foot about twice a year. HyD also responds to defects reported by other government departments and the public.
Ends/Wednesday, March 17, 2004
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