Hong Kong Ordinances

TRAMWAY ORDINANCE - SECT 5

Power to widen bridges, etc.

(Past version on 30/06/1997).

Adaptation amendments retroactively made - see 62 of 1999 s. 3 Subject to the
approval of the Chief Executive in Council, the company may, in the
construction of the tramway at its own expense alter the level of and widen
any bridge, road, street or space along or over which the tramway is hereby
authorized to be laid down, and make and construct all necessary cuttings and
embankments, bridges, viaducts, culverts, catch-water drains and other works,
and divert streams: Provided that the earth excavated and thrown to waste is
disposed of to the satisfaction of the Director, and in such manner as to
prevent its being washed by rain into the harbour. (Amended 50 of 1911 s. 4; 1
of 1912 Schedule; 20 of 1948 s. 4; 62 of 1999 s. 3)