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Hong Kong currently adopts a deeds registration system. To enhance the certainty of title and simplify conveyancing procedures, the Land Titles Ordinance was enacted in 2004. As agreed with the Legislative Council, the law will not come into effect until a comprehensive review is completed and further amending legislation is passed. During the year, to address the concerns of stakeholders, the Land Registry has proposed a revised mechanism for the conversion of existing land registers to registers under the new land title registration system. The initial response of the major stakeholders to the proposal is positive. The Registry will continue preparatory work for the Land Titles (Amendment) Bill.
New Development Projects
The Government is committed to building new infrastructure and improving existing facilities to meet economic development needs, and continues to invest heavily in infrastructure development. Work on providing land and infrastructure for urban areas and the new towns progressed on schedule in 2011. The major development projects include:
The Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government are implementing jointly the Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point (BCP) project to enhance the overall cross-boundary transport infrastructure for long-term economic growth and further regional co-operation. This is one of the seven major projects involving co-operation between Guangdong Province, Hong Kong and Macao under the 12th National Five-Year Plan.
In order to arouse creativity and public participation, an international design ideas competition for the BCP passenger terminal building, was jointly organised by the two governments. Over 170 entries from more than 10 countries and regions were received. The competition results were announced in a prize award ceremony on September 1, 2011. To meet public aspiration and for the convenience of the users, the BCP on the Hong Kong side will be designed as a land-based BCP directly. accessible by both pedestrians, through a pedestrian subway, and private vehicles.
Development of the Lok Ma Chau Loop
The 'Planning and Engineering Study on Development of the Lok Ma Chau Loop (the Loop)', jointly undertaken by Hong Kong and Shenzhen, which commenced in 2009 is progressing and is expected to be completed in 2013. Stage One public engagement exercise to solicit views on the 'Preliminary Outline Development Plan'