Land Development
3.20
Where the formation and servicing of undeveloped areas for urban use involve major engineering works, an investigation into the engineering feasibility of the proposed development is carried out by the Civil Engineering Office. The feasibility reports give details of land use, site formation, population build-up, order of engineering costs, profitability, programme of construction, land clearance problems, main communications, necessary water and other utility services, and the like. These investigations are programmed in accordance with an order of priority which accords with Government policy.
3.21
Feasibility studies currently in the programme include, for example, areas for development at Kwun Tong, Sam Ka Tsuen and other locations in Kowloon, and that at Stanley Valley, Shau Kei Wan and Quarry Bay on Hong Kong Island.
3.22
Draft Briefs were completed for development of Junk Bay and the preparation of the master landscape plan for the Junk Bay controlled tip. Taken together, these two studies will outline the feasibility of urban development at Junk Bay while at the same time indicating the measures necessary to preserve or enhance the natural environment adjacent to the proposed development area.
3.23
Formation of land by reclamation is planned not only to meet the demand for development sites but also to provide outlets for filling material surplus to requirements from both private and public site formation schemes.
Airport Development
3.24
Planning of future development of Hong Kong Airport continues to conform with the recommendation of the 5-Year Plan for the Utilization of Airport Land 1976-1980. Expansion of the aircraft parking facilities is being designed.
3.25
Planning for future utilization of Sek Kong airfield is being undertaken in conjunction with other Government departments.
Railway Development
3.26
Plans were almost finalized for the construction of a new tunnel through Beacon Hill, and for the Sha Tin Racecourse loop line and station. Work continued on planning further stages of the double-tracking of the Kowloon-Canton Railway north of Sha Tin, and the remodelling of Mong Kok and Sha Tin stations. Plans were being drawn up for improvement works on University, Tai Po Kau and Tai Po Market stations.
3.27
Consultants were appointed to study the possible electrification and expansion of the railway.
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