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The Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government are implementing jointly the Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point (BCP) project to enhance the overall cross-boundary transport infrastructure for long-term economic growth and further regional co-operation.
An international design ideas competition for the BCP passenger terminal building, jointly organised by the Hong Kong and Shenzhen governments, was launched in December 2010 to obtain creative and people-oriented design ideas.
Development of the Lok Ma Chau Loop
The development of the Lok Ma Chau Loop (the Loop) is among the 10 major infrastructure projects for economic growth announced by the Chief Executive in his 2007-08 Policy Address. Based on the public views collected, the Hong Kong and Shenzhen authorities felt that a major portion of the land in the Loop should be used for higher education facilities, complemented by facilities for hi-tech research and development as well as cultural and creative industries. A 'Planning and Engineering Study on Development of the Loop' which commenced in 2009 is going on and is expected to be completed in 2012. Stage One of a 'Public Engagement Exercise' to solicit views on the development proposals for the Loop was launched by Hong Kong and Shenzhen simultaneously in November 2010.
Kai Tak Development
The Kai Tak Development is a large-scale project covering an area of over 320 hectares at the former airport site and its adjoining land. The aim is to create a vibrant, attractive, people gathering place to be called 'Kai Tak by the Harbour'. Construction has started, and will be completed in stages. Stage One comprises public housing, a cruise terminal and associated supporting infrastructure. The cruise terminal's first berth, together with the cruise terminal building, is expected to be in operation in mid-2013 and the second berth in 2014.
Central Reclamation Phase III and Wan Chai Development Phase II
The Central Reclamation Phase III (CRIII) and Wan Chai Development Phase II (WDII) projects are the last two phases of the Central and Wan Chai Reclamation project. Their main purpose is to provide land for essential transport infrastructures, including the Central-Wan Chai Bypass (CWB). The reclaimed land is also used for developing a vibrant and accessible harbourfront promenade to extend from Central to North Point. Reclamation work carried out under CRIII is largely completed and construction of the CWB tunnel in the same area is progressing. Construction of WDII started at the end of 2009 to enable the CWB to be commissioned in 2017.
New Development Areas in New Territories
A report entitled 'North East New Territories New Development Areas (NDAs) Planning and Engineering Study' is being carried out to create a framework for the planning and development of the proposed Kwu Tung North, Fanling North and Ping
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