Hong Kong authorities propose downsizing Tseung Kwan O land development plan after outcry
Government suggested cutting amount of land created through reclamation, slope-cutting down to about 20 hectares after public outcry
Hong Kong authorities have proposed downsizing land development efforts by 20 per cent for a Tseung Kwan O project and cutting one of the site’s proposed facilities following a public outcry, as district councillors called for environmental impact monitoring.
The reduction, proposed in a paper submitted to the Sai Kung District Council for discussion on Tuesday, would involve cutting the area of land created by reclamation and slope-cutting works from about 25 hectares (61.8 acres) to around 20 hectares.
The government also proposed abandoning plans to build a marine refuse collection station, which would reduce the number of public facilities at the site from six to five.
Other suggestions for the land creation plan covering Tseung Kwan O Area 137 and Area 132 included adding a public market to a new government complex and building a footpath for improved pedestrian connections.
Authorities also said they would study whether to use mountain trails to connect the promenade in Area 137 with Clear Water Bay Country Park and consider whether to make an existing pier at the site accessible to the public.
An earlier version of the development plan triggered opposition from residents and lawmakers, who expressed concerns about the possible impact of the facilities on the surrounding area.
