Long Term Planning
164. A paper dealing with development trends over the next decade was circulated widely for information and comment. This paper gives the anticipated location of future industrial and residential areas together with anticipated populations and will assist in the planning of community services throughout the Colony. Population estimates for the future expansion of north New Kowloon were prepared in connexion with the planning of future water supplies and siting of service reservoirs in that district.
Major Development Schemes
165. Government approved the full development of the Kwai Chung (Gin Drinker's Bay) Reclamation and the Planning Division has worked closely with Development Office in the planning of this project. New comprehensive proposals were prepared in respect of the township of Yuen Long, the establishment of ship breaking in Junk Bay and the extension of residential and industrial development in Tsuen Wan. An outline development plan for San Po Kong (Airport released land) has also been prepared and will enable development of this area to proceed in the near future.
166. A scheme for reclamation and improvement of typhoon shelter facilities at Aberdeen was investigated in association with the Port Works Office and a revised outline development plan of the Aberdeen area is nearing completion. Proposals for additional reclamation at Chai Wan have been circulated for consideration.
167. Planning of development at Kwun Tong has continued in close association with the various engineering sub-departments concerned. In particular detailed consideration is being given to the planning of the commercial centre and to the various housing zones now beginning to take shape.
Revenue Survey
SURVEY
168. The increase in building in the Colony is reflected in the figures for setting out for development and checking building lines; 443 lots being set out compared with 325 last year, and 8 miles of building lines being checked compared with 4 miles.
169. Details of lots sent to the Registrar General for registration of title totalled 559, and surrender plans, mainly in connexion with 17 acres of land required for road improvements, totalled 184.
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Long Term Planning
164. A paper dealing with development trends over the next decade was circulated widely for information and comment. This paper gives the anticipated location of future industrial and residential areas together with anticipated populations and will assist in the planning of community services throughout the Colony. Population estimates for the future expansion of north New Kowloon were prepared in connexion with the planning of future water supplies and siting of service reservoirs in that district.
Major Development Schemes
165. Government approved the full development of the Kwai Chung (Gin Drinker's Bay) Reclamation and the Planning Division has worked closely with Development Office in the planning of this project. New comprehensive proposals were prepared in respect of the township of Yuen Long, the establishment of ship breaking in Junk Bay and the extension of residential and industrial development in Tsuen Wan. An outline development plan for San Po Kong (Airport released land) has also been prepared and will enable development of this area to proceed in the near future.
166. A scheme for reclamation and improvement of typhoon shelter facilities at Aberdeen was investigated in association with the Port Works Office and a revised outline development plan of the Aberdeen area is nearing completion. Proposals for additional reclamation at Chai Wan have been circulated for consideration.
167. Planning of development at Kwun Tong has continued in close association with the various engineering sub-departments concerned. In particular detailed consideration is being given to the planning of the commercial centre and to the various housing zones now beginning to take shape.
Revenue Survey
SURVEY
168. The increase in building in the Colony is reflected in the figures for setting out for development and checking building lines; 443 lots being set out compared with 325 last year, and 8 miles of building lines being checked compared with 4 miles.
169. Details of lots sent to the Registrar General for registration of title totalled 559, and surrender plans, mainly in connexion with 17 acres of land required for road improvements, totalled 184.
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