The Government published a notice in the Gazette on a proposed Centre Street Escalator Link in the Western District to provide convenient pedestrian facility on Centre Street between Third Street and Bonham Road.
     The proposed works include constructing covered escalators on Centre Street between Third Street and the access of Ying Wa Terrace; constructing a two-way covered escalator on Centre Street between the access of Ying Wa Terrace and Bonham Road; constructing stairlifts, a section of staircase and sections of footpaths associated to the proposed escalators and footpath covers on the footpaths adjacent to the proposed escalators; permanent closure of sections of the existing carriageway and staircase; temporary closure and reconstruction of sections of the existing carriageways and footpaths/staircases; and ancillary works including drainage, landscaping, electrical and mechanical works.
     The works will begin in mid-2009 and are expected to be completed in 26 months.