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Infrastructure Development and Heritage Conservation

comprises 10 major infrastructure projects and other public works projects of varying scales. Infrastructure investment in Hong Kong reached $58.4 billion in 2011-12 and a sum of $62.3 billion has been earmarked for 2012-13. The annual infrastructure investment for the next few years is anticipated to exceed $70 billion per year. The Government will continue to invest in infrastructure development in an orderly manner.

Major Development Projects

The Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point

The Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point (BCP) is a joint project by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government to enhance the overall cross-boundary transport infrastructure for long-term economic growth and further regional co-operation. This is one of the seven major projects involving co-operation between Guangdong Province, Hong Kong and Macao under the 12th National Five-Year Plan.

For the convenience of users, it will be the first Hong Kong/Shenzhen land-based BCP with direct access facilities on the Hong Kong side, including a pedestrian subway linking the BCP and the adjacent area, a public carpark, pick-up/drop-off areas for private cars and a public transport interchange at the passenger terminal building. Site formation and infrastructure works are planned to commence in 2013, with the BCP scheduled to open in 2018.

Development of the Lok Ma Chau Loop

The 'Planning and Engineering Study on Development of the Lok Ma Chau Loop, jointly undertaken by Hong Kong and Shenzhen, is expected to be completed in 2013. A public engagement exercise on the 'Recommended Outline Development Plan' was completed in July 2012.

Kai Tak Development

The Kai Tak Development is a large-scale project of about 320 hectares covering the former airport site and the adjoining land. The first stage, including the Cruise Terminal Building together with the first berth, the first phase of the District Cooling System, the public housing development and the infrastructure supporting these projects, is expected to be completed in 2013. Construction has begun on projects in the next stage of the development, including the Trade and Industry Tower, the second stage of infrastructure works at the North Apron, and Kai Tak Runway Park Phase 1. In September, the draft Kai Tak Outline Zoning Plan incorporating the urban design enhancement proposals was approved. Separately, the Civil Engineering and Development Department sought public views on the proposed environmentally friendly linkage system connecting Kai Tak to Kwun Tong and Kowloon Bay to facilitate the transformation of the areas in Kowloon East to a core business district.

Wan Chai Development Phase II

The Wan Chai Development Phase II (WDII) project is the final phase of the Central and Wan Chai Reclamation project. Its main purpose is to provide land for essential transport infrastructures, including the Central-Wan Chai Bypass (CWB). The reclaimed land would also be

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