224 Land, Public Works and Utilities
Construction of a new road network was completed in end-2006 to cope with the development needs in the southern part of the town.
The threat of floods in Yuen Long has been reduced substantially following completion in 2006 of most of the main drainage projects there.
Tseung Kwan O
Tseung Kwan O new town occupies a development area of 1 727 hectares for a projected population of 450 000.
The new town is served by the MTR Tseung Kwan O extension and has a well-established road network comprising the Tsueng Kwan O Tunnel, Po Lam Road and Clear Water Bay Road. The tunnel connecting Tseung Kwan O and Lam Tin is in the planning stage.
The Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate is in the southeastern part of the new town. About 86 hectares of land have been formed there for the setting up of high-technology industries or industries requiring a large area. The new development area of Tseung Kwan O will include the Town Centre South reclamation, Pak Shing Kok and Area 86. Town Centre South will be provided with extensive park and recreational facilities along the waterfront while Pak Shing Kok will become a low density residential area. Area 86 is a comprehensive development area and will house some 50 000 people. Supporting infrastructure for the town is being built.
Tin Shui Wai
Tin Shui Wai new town covers a development area of 430 hectares in Deep Bay for a projected population of 306 400.
West Rail, Light Rail and the trunk road network of Castle Peak Road and Yuen Long Highway provide good connections to Yuen Long and Tuen Mun and to the urban areas beyond.
Tung Chung
Tung Chung new town is being developed in phases. Reclamation, land formation and most of the residential developments under Phases 1, 2 and 3A of Tung Chung new town, occupying about 260 hectares of land, have been completed. A feasibility study for the remaining phases 3 and 4, which will involve about 290 hectares of land, will commence in 2007.
Tung Chung new town has a population of more than 60 000. Further development of Tung Chung is being planned with a view to accommodating a population of about 220 000.
The Tung Chung Cable Car Terminal is located at the centre of Tung Chung and is close to the Tung Chung MTR station. The cable car system, now named Ngong Ping 360, commenced operation in late 2006. A feasibility study is being carried out on the development of a modern logistics park at Siu Ho Wan, near Tung Chung, and on the future development of the island. A few key development themes and proposals were released for public consultation between November 2004 and February 2005. The response has been positive and a report summarising the public
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