ENG-2014 — Page 242

12

Planning, Land and Infrastructure

Hung Shui Kiu New Development Area

The 'Hung Shui Kiu NDA Planning and Engineering Study' aims to formulate a feasible land use framework for development to meet Hong Kong's housing and other land use needs. It is anticipated that the NDA will provide about 60,000 new housing units to accommodate an additional population of about 175,000, and provide about 100,000 new employment opportunities. The government is now formulating a 'Recommended Outline Development Plan' (RODP) for further consultation with the public.

Housing Sites in Yuen Long South

The planning and engineering study of housing sites in Yuen Long South aims to examine the development potential of the area for housing developments and other uses, together with provision of infrastructure and community facilities. The community engagement exercise on the 'Preliminary Outline Development Plan' (PODP) was completed in July 2014. The PODP envisages that Yuen Long South will provide about 26,100 new housing units to accommodate an additional population of about 78,000, and provide about 10,900 new employment opportunities.

Cycle Track Network in the New Territories

The government is developing a comprehensive cycle track network in the New Territories in phases, from Ma On Shan in the east through Sha Tin, Tai Po, Fanling, Sheung Shui, Yuen Long and Tuen Mun to Tsuen Wan in the west. A major section of this network, from Ma On Shan to Sheung Shui was completed and opened for public use in March 2014.

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 works and construction of connecting roads commenced in phases in 2013 and the project is targeted for completion in 2018.

Lok Ma Chau Loop

The Lok Ma Chau (LMC) Loop's 87 hectares will be developed with higher education as the leading use, complemented by high-tech research and development and cultural and creative industries. The 'Planning and Engineering Study on Development of the LMC Loop, jointly undertaken by Hong Kong and Shenzhen, was completed in 2013. The statutory Outline Zoning Plan for the LMC Loop is being prepared.

190