Modification works at Tuen Mun cross-boundary ferry terminal will soon resume for completion in the first quarter of 2006, Secretary for the Environment, Transport & Works Dr Sarah Liao says.

She told legislators today the terminal's tenant conducted part of the demolition works last September. However, completion was delayed due to changes to the company's shareholding and management structure.

Dr Liao said the Government maintains close liaison with the tenant, and regular meetings are held to view the progress of the works.

"We will continue to facilitate the tenant's work as far as possible with a view to enabling the early commissioning of the cross-boundary ferry terminal," she said.