212 Infrastructure Development and Heritage Conservation
the planning of cross-boundary infrastructure and the formulation of development strategies.
A planning study, 'Coordinated Development of the Greater Pearl River Delta Townships', jointly commissioned by the Hong Kong and Guangdong Governments, commenced in 2006 to formulate a regional development framework. The study was largely completed in 2008.
A planning study entitled 'Land Use Planning for the Closed Area' was launched following the Government's decision in 2006 to revise the boundary of the Frontier Closed Area (FCA). The study aims to provide a framework to guide future development and conservation of the area to be released from the FCA before the new FCA boundary comes into effect. A Stage I Community Engagement Programme was held between May and August 2008. Further community engagement activities will be held before finalisation of the planning framework in 2009.
Major Planning Studies/Planning Reviews
The Harbourfront Area
The Government is committed to providing a quality living environment and enhancing the harbourfront area is one of the major aspects to strive for. During the year, the Hung Hom District study was completed, which provided a framework for enhancement of the Hung Hom waterfront. Public views on the proposals of the Urban Design Study for the New Central Harbourfront were widely sought and preparation for the Hong Kong Island East Harbourfront Study was in the pipeline. The Government continued to work closely with the Harbour-front Enhancement Committee, an advisory committee representing a wide range of interests in the community, in enhancing the harbourfront
the harbourfront area taking
area taking into account public aspirations.
Lantau Development
In late 2004, the Lantau Development Task Force prepared a concept plan for Lantau to provide an overall planning framework to ensure a balanced and co-ordinated approach for the future development of the island. The overall planning approach is to confine major economic infrastructure and urban development to North Lantau, while protecting the other areas of scenic and high ecological value on Lantau for nature conservation and environmentally sustainable recreational and visitor uses. Based on public comments and taking into account the latest progress and results of relevant studies and projects, the task force updated the concept plan and released a revised concept plan in May 2007. The revised plan serves as the blueprint for taking forward individual development proposals on the island, including economic infrastructure, as well as tourism and recreation development in North Lantau and area improvement works for the rural townships of Mui Wo and Tai O in South Lantau. The respective feasibility studies for these commenced in
mid-2007.
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.