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Policy Address 2022: Hong Kong’s CE proposes building artificial islands

Chief Executive John Lee said on Wednesday that he and his team will put forth detailed proposals on the Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands in two months to expand Hong Kong’s development opportunities.

 

“We will put forth proposals on the scope of reclamation, land use, transport infrastructure network and financing options regarding the Artificial Islands within this year,” said Lee in his first Policy Address.

John Lee says Kau Yi Chau will be Hong Kong’s third CBD in the Chief Executive’s 2022 Policy address.

Chief Executive John Lee said on Wednesday that he and his team will put forth detailed proposals on the Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands in two months to expand Hong Kong’s development opportunities.

 

“We will put forth proposals on the scope of reclamation, land use, transport infrastructure network and financing options regarding the Artificial Islands within this year,” said Lee in his first Policy Address.

 

The proposed 1,000 hectare Artificial Islands are within reach of Lantau Island, providing close connections to the Hong Kong International Airport and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. 

A fourth cross-harbour tunnel is under proposal as the development of the Artificial Islands will require the construction of new rails and road transport network to link Hong Kong Island West, Lantau Island and Northwest New Territories.

 

Previously under the “Lantau Tomorrow Vision” project, the Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands have three major aims: 1) to develop into Hong Kong’s third CBD, 2) to build a green-living space, and 3) to become an innovative smart area.

 

The target is to start the Environmental Impact Assessment process in 2023 and start reclamation in 2025, Lee said. The EIA is required by law before starting the project to avoid, minimise and control negative impact on the environment.

 

“The Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands will expand the scope and capacity of Hong Kong’s development and greatly enhance Hong Kong’s competitiveness as a financial, commercial and trade centre, ” Lee added.

 

Lee said the administration believes the Artificial Islands are at a great location to yield economic opportunities from the Greater Bay Area as well as abroad.

 

The prospects of the youth are taken into consideration in the project development, said Lee, as he promised to reserve land for emerging businesses to provide varied opportunities for young people.

 

《The Young Reporter》

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