Author: AIVP
Source: Hong Kong Government
On sale date: Wednesday, 12 September 2007
Type of document: News
Topic: 6.03 - planning policy at the regional level
Original language: English
Location: Asia : China (Peo. Republic) : Hong Kong
Language: English, French, Spanish

Following the Harbour Plan Review undertaken in December 2006, the Planning Department of Hong Kong have launched a new phase in the redevelopment of its waterfront. It is the site of Hung Hom, in the context of Victoria Harbour, which is concerned. Following a study of the development possibilities available, a second stage aims at gathering opinions on the proposals put forward.

The enhancement proposals were prepared subsequent to the completion of the Stage 1 Public Engagement Programme in February 2007.
Revised land use framework and enhancement proposals are formulated mainly for four Potential Development Sites (PDS) along the Hung Hom harbour-front. They cover land currently occupied by the KCRC Freight Yard, the International Mail Centre, the Comprehensive Development Area and adjoining open space fronting Hung Hom Bay, land zoned "Residential (Group A)2" along Hung Luen Road and the Tai Wan Shan Park. There are also proposals for enhancement of the public realm and measures to improve connectivity of the Hung Hom harbour-front area.

The Hung Hom District Study, as part of the Harbour Plan Review, began in December, 2006, to formulate a comprehensive district plan to guide the planning and design of the Hung Hom harbour-front area with a view to creating an attractive, accessible and vibrant waterfront for public enjoyment and integrating the new development areas with the adjoining waterfront districts and Hung Hom hinterland.

The Stage 1 Public Engagement Programme sought views on people's perception of the Hung Hom harbour-front area and visions on how to enhance the area. The Stage 2 Public Engagement Programme aims to solicit views on the proposals, which are formulated having regard to the Town Planning Board's Vision Statement for Victoria Harbour, the Harbour Planning Principles and Harbour Planning Guidelines promulgated by the Harbour-front Enhancement Committee, the Urban Design Guidelines of the Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines as well as the community aspirations expressed earlier this year.