60. People are concerned about the
planned capital works projects left by the two former
Municipal Councils. Members of District Councils and
this Council have also raised this issue with me. The
Government has reviewed these projects individually.
Having considered the distribution of leisure and cultural
facilities, as well as the needs of various districts
due to increasing population, we have initially identified
25 projects for priority treatment. The cost will total
$4.4 billion and works will start gradually over the
next few years. These projects, including a public library-cum-recreation
centre in Tin Shui Wai and a swimming pool complex in
the new town of Tung Chung, will create several thousand
jobs.
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