Tai O visit (2008/06/11)

Mrs Lam chatting with a Tai O resident to learn about his needs and concern.
The Secretary for Development, Mrs Carrie Lam, went to Tai O in Lantau today (June 11) to understand the latest situation of water supply and landslide problems after the rainstorm. She was joined by legislators Mr Lau Wong-fat, Mr Cheung Hok-ming and Mr Lam Wai-keung. Mrs Lam learnt that after several days of hard work, staff of Water Supplies Department has resumed water supply to the Tai O area, although the residents might experience weak water pressure at the initial stage. The water supply boat will continue to standby in Tai O until the water supply becomes stable. Regarding the landslide problem, Mrs Lam learnt that the Geotechnical Engineering Office had deployed 9 teams of engineers to carry out emergency landslide inspection in Tai O, with a view to determining the necessary short-term and long-term risk mitigation measures. Picture shows Mrs Lam visiting Tai O to gain a better understanding of the latest situation in Tai O after the recent heavy rainstorm.
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