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Feasibility study for south east Kowloon development
The Territory Development Department (TDD) has appointed a consultancy company to carry out a $75-million feasibility study on the development of south east Kowloon.
The consultancy agreement for the study was signed at a ceremony today (Wednesday) by the Director of Territory Development, Mr Lee Shing-see, and a representative of Manusell Consultants Asia Limited, Mr Francis Bong.
The study will last for 20 months, involving a total area of about 940 hectares that is as large as the Kowloon Peninsula.
The scope of this comprehensive study covers a wide variety of aspects including urban planning, environment, transport, marine, engineering, costing and programming.
Speaking at the agreement signing ceremony, Mr Lee said the study aimed at preparing an updated outline master development plan for south east Kowloon.
"The Consultants will draw up development programmes for the early development packages of the Kai Tak Airport site and the proposed Kowloon Bay Reclamation.
"Also, the Consultants will look into the temporary use of the land evacuated after relocation of the existing airport to Chek Lap Kok and identify short and long term solutions to the water pollution problems at Kowloon Bay," he said.
The study will give special attention to the creation of large open spaces and recreational facilities with attractive waterfront landscaping features.
South east Kowloon is expected to become a "city within a city" that can accommodate an estimated population of 285,000 and offer about 110.000 jobs on the new development area.
Mr Lee noted that many people had urged the Government to improve the water conditions of Kowloon Bay and the environmental conditions of the older urban areas adjacent to Kai Tak Airport.
"In this study, our consultants will propose short and long term solutions to these problems," he said.