2011 Jan 01
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Block Crown Lease (Cheung Chau) Ordinance
Cheung Chau land titles went through dramatic change overnight in July 1995.
In a written reply by then Secretary for Development, Mrs. Carrie Lam, to query from Mr. Chim Pui Chung, Legislative Councillor of 2011, the background and history of Wong Wai Tsak Tong losing grip of Cheung Chau is detailed by Mrs Lam.
“In the run-up to 1997 when Hong Kong was about to be returned to mainland China by the British, then Hong Kong Colonial Government’s Legislative Council, in 1995, passed a private member’s bill initiated by, Mr. Andrew Wong, Legislative Councillor at the time.
This private bill is called Block Crown Lease (Cheung Chau) Ordinance, which will terminate the Wong Wai Tsak Tong (WWTT) ownership of 90% of land in Cheung Chau and passed the land titles to Tong’s individual sub-lessees.
According to Mrs. Lam, the ownership termination arises out of disputes around 1980’s and early 1990’s between Wong Wai Tsak Tong and its sub-lessees, over land titles, renewal of sub-leases, payment of Government rent and redevelopment of land.
The Government attempted to intervene for mediation but failed.
Wong Wai Tsak Tong of Cheung Chau was first granted land on Cheung Chau in the form of Block Crown Lease dating back to year 1905, together with subsequent land grants, Wong Wai Tsak Tong at one point owned 90% of land on Cheung Chau.
The Tong subleased its land to sub-lessees in a 5-year term format, renewable on same terms until the end of Block Crown Lease.
Wong Wai Tsak Tong was entitled to compensation by Hong Kong Government under the Block Crown Lease (Cheung Chau) Ordinance.
WWTT reached an out of court settlement agreement with Government for an amount of HK$20 million in 2004, which takes no account of the size of land and no land resumption proceeding involved.”
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Cheung Chau Ferry Fare
2011 Jul 01
| Ordinary Ferry Service | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mondays to Saturdays | Sundays & Public Holidays | |||
| Ordinary | Deluxe | Ordinary | Deluxe | |
| Adult | $12.60 | $19.70 | $18.40 | $28.70 |
| Senior, Child and Disabled* | $6.30 | $9.90 | $9.20 | $14.40 |
| Fast Ferry Service | ||||
| Mondays to Saturdays | Sundays & Public Holidays | |||
| Adult | $24.60 | $35.30 | ||
| Senior, Child and Disabled* | $12.30 | $17.70 | ||
| Monthly Ticket # | ||||
| $489.00 | ||||
| * Senior Citizen aged 65 or above, Child aged between 3 and under 12 years old & Holder of Registration Card for People with Disabilities. # Entitle ticket holders to make one round trip ordinary class of ordinary ferry for the specified route, which must be completed on the same day. |
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| The above fares do not include the concessionary fare of the HKSAR Government’s “Public Transport Fare Concession Scheme of the Elderly and Eligible Persons with Disabilities”, please click here for details. | ||||
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Cheung Chau Ferry Schedule
2011 Jul 01
| Mondays to Saturdays | Sundays & Public Holidays | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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Central
 Cheung Chau
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Cheung Chau
 Central
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Central
Cheung Chau
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Cheung Chau
Central
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| 00:30 | 02:20 | 00:30 | 02:20 |
| 01:30 | 05:10 | 01:30 | 05:10 |
| 04:15 | *05:50 | 04:15 | 06:00 |
| *06:10 | +06:20 | *06:30 | *06:30 |
| 07:00 | *06:40 | 07:00 | 07:00 |
| *07:40 | 07:00 | *07:30 | *07:30 |
| 08:00 | *07:15 | 08:00 | 08:00 |
| 08:40 | 07:45 | *08:30 | *08:30 |
| *09:00 | *07:50 | 09:00 | 09:00 |
| 09:45 | 07:55 | *09:30 | *09:30 |
| *10:15 | 08:10 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| 10:45 | 08:20 | *10:30 | *10:30 |
| *11:15 | *08:40 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| 11:45 | 09:00 | *11:30 | *11:30 |
| *12:15 | 09:30 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| 12:45 | *10:00 | *12:30 | *12:30 |
| *13:15 | 10:45 | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| 13:45 | *11:15 | *13:30 | *13:30 |
| *14:15 | 11:45 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| 14:45 | *12:15 | *14:30 | *14:30 |
| *15:15 | 12:45 | 15:00 | 15:00 |
| 15:45 | *13:15 | *15:30 | *15:30 |
| *16:15 | 13:45 | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| 16:45 | *14:15 | *16:30 | *16:30 |
| *17:20 | 14:45 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| 17:40 | *15:15 | *17:30 | *17:30 |
| *18:00 | 15:45 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
| 18:20 | *16:15 | *18:30 | *18:30 |
| *18:45 | 16:45 | 19:00 | 19:00 |
| 19:00 | *17:15 | *19:30 | *19:30 |
| #19:15 | 17:40 | 20:00 | 20:00 |
| ^*19:30 | *18:20 | *20:30 | *20:30 |
| #*19:40 | 19:00 | 21:00 | 21:00 |
| 20:00 | *19:30 | *21:30 | *21:30 |
| *20:30 | 20:00 | 22:00 | 22:00 |
| 21:00 | *20:30 | *22:30 | *22:30 |
| *21:30 | 21:00 | 23:00 | 23:00 |
| 22:00 | *21:30 | *23:30 | *23:30 |
| *22:30 | 22:00 | 23:55 | |
| 23:00 | *22:30 | ||
| *23:30 | 23:00 | ||
| 23:45 | *23:30 | ||
| 23:45 | |||
| * Ordinary Ferry & Freight Service available ^ Only available on Saturdays # Only available from Mondays to Fridays except Public Holidays + Berth at Central Pier No.6 The stated schedule is the pier gate closing time |
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Cheung Chau Ferry Service
2013 May 24
Cheung Chau Ferry Service
In a paper dated 24th May 2013, submitted to Transport Panel of Legislative Council by Transports and Housing Bureau, it is stated the current ferry operator for the route between Cheung Chau and Central – New World Ferry, can barely make 5% profit in the 3 year license period with Hong Kong Government subsidy.
Without it, ferry operator will surely lose 10% on their investment.
Current 3-year license will expire in mid 2014, it is expected HK$115m subsidy in total will be used by next year.
New Ferry and other operator of the other outlying island routes, Hong Kong Kowloon Ferry, have said up coming subsidy for next 3-year license will reach HK$191m. if no fare increase is allowed.
Cheung Chau Ferry
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Cheung Chau Old Town Road Work
2004 Feb 04
In a Legislative Council Finance Committee, Public Works Subcommittee paper dated 4th Feb 2004, Director of Territory Development (DTD), with the support of Secretary of Housing, Planning and Lands, seek for funding for work to upgrade the roads in Cheung Chau old town, which are not accessible for modern emergency vehicles.
Acting on advice from Fire Service Department, the proposal for construction of 4.5m wide road connecting On Wing Centre and Wo Shun Lane is initiated. It also recommends to widen Kwok Man Road to 4.5m and reconstruct Peak Road.
On March 28th, 2002, public consultation triggered 38 objections including one objection representing over 200 objectors.
The objections were mainly related to land resumption, especially along Peak Road, and tree felling.
Vehicle passing bays at suitable locations along Peak Road was proposed as part of road widening initiative following discussion with objectors.
Two objectors refuse to withdraw their objections in fear of clearance of balcony structure and small hut at Kwok Man Road.
Government took enforcement action accordingly.
Cheung Chau Fire Engine
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