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Planning, Land and Infrastructure

Kai Tak Development

The Kai Tak Development (KTD) is a large-scale and highly complex development project of about 320 hectares covering the former airport site and the adjoining land. The first stage, including the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal (KTCT) Building together with the first berth, the first phase of the District Cooling System, the public housing development and advance infrastructure, was substantially completed in 2013. Construction has begun on projects in the next stage of the development, including the Trade and Industry Tower, the second berth of KTCT, school developments, and the second stage of infrastructure works at the North Apron. A design competition for Kai Tak River was launched in 2014 with the result to be announced in early 2015.

To tie in with the redevelopment of Kowloon East, the government is reviewing the planning of KTD, and exploring the feasibility of increasing the development intensity to gain extra floor space for residential and commercial use.

The government also proposes to construct a green transport system to connect Kai Tak Development with Kwun Tong and Kowloon Bay. In February, the CEDD completed a two-stage public consultation on a detailed feasibility study for the proposed system.

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 infrastructure, including the Central-Wan Chai Bypass (CWB). The reclaimed land will also be used to develop a harbourfront promenade from Central to North Point. WDII construction started in 2009, with commissioning of the CWB anticipated in 2017.

Tuen Mun Areas 40 and 46 and the Adjoining Areas

The Planning Department and the CEDD jointly commissioned a planning and engineering study in May 2013 to examine the areas' development potential and opportunities to recommend appropriate future land uses and development parameters to optimise the use of land resources. A preliminary feasibility study is being conducted to examine the possible relocation of Public Cargo Working Area to the seafront of Tuen Mun Area 40. Subject to the findings of the preliminary feasibility study, initial land use options will be formulated and promulgated for public consultation. The first of the study's two stages of community engagement is expected to commence in 2015.

New Territories North

The Planning Department and the CEDD jointly commissioned a preliminary feasibility study on developing the New Territories North in January 2014 to examine its development potential, the strategic infrastructure provisions required, and the scope for developing a new town of a scale similar to that of Fanling/Sheung Shui New Town.

Urban Renewal

Urban renewal addresses the problem of urban decay and improves the living conditions in the old urban areas, while preserving buildings of historical, cultural or architectural value, and

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