Development of Lantau Island

Background of the development

Lantau Island is the biggest island in Hong Kong

Well recognized for its nature conservation and recreation value

2004 Policy Address economic and infrastructure development in

Lantau

Background of the development

Hong Kong's economy becomes more service-based

North Lantau is important strengthening the main economic pillars of

tourism and logistics developments.

Background of the development

Near to the airport good transport connectionsa world class theme park------ Disneylandscenic natural setting unique potential for a greater variety of tou

rist attractions

Infrastructure on Lantau Island

Hong Kong International Airport

Infrastructure on Lantau Island

Tung Chung Cable Car

Developed area on Lantau Island

Planning consideration

conserving high-quality natural landscape, ecological environment and cultural heritage sites

e.g. Roman’s Frog breeding field should be conserved

limit of reclamation imposed by shipping channels and water quality and hydrological considerations

Planning consideration

aircraft noise which prohibits the development of noise sensitive uses in certain areas

development restrictions to protect Hong Kong Disneyland from visual intrusion and incompatible uses

Planning concepts

sustainable development of Lantau by balancing development and conservation needs

focus major economic infrastructure and urban development in North Lantau

optimize the use of the existing and planned transport links and infrastructure

Planning concepts

protecting the other parts of Lantau comprise primarily high-quality landscape

and ecologically sensitive natural environment

for nature conservation and environmentally sustainable recreational and visitor uses

Planning concepts

Maximize the utilization and development potential of HK International Airport

Logistics Park in Siu Ho Wan to enhance Hong Kong's position as a regional logistics centre

Hong Kong Section of the HZMB and the North Lantau Highway Connection along the northern shore

Planning concepts

develop possible theme park or recreational uses at the Tung Chung East waterfront

develop resorts with suitable anchor facilities in keeping with the rural character and natural landscape at selective locations in South Lantau

Planning concepts

enhance the visitor appeal of Ngong Ping based on its religious heritage and improved access by cable car

Planning concepts

Tung Chung new town for 220 000 citizens with adequate community facilities and re

gional facilities serving the whole of Lantau

e.g. Planning of Tung Chung Hospital new town extension would focus on Tung

Chung West and East

Planning concepts

limited growth of the existing rural and sub-urban clusters at Mui Wo, South Lantau and Discovery Bay

preserve the character of the surrounding environment

Planning concepts

maximize the potential of rural Lantau for sustainable recreational and visitor uses

promoting sustainable recreational uses in South Lantau and Mui Wo

preserving the Tai O fishing village promoting countryside recreation in and ar

ound the country parks

Planning concepts

conserve the cultural heritage of Lantau conserve high-quality natural landscape and

ecologically sensitive natural environment Lantau North and Lantau South Country Park

s proposed Lantau North Country Park extensi

on marine park in the waters around Southwest

Lantau.

Is it a balanced development?

YESMainly develop the northern part of Lantau

IslandGovernment try the best to preserve the

cultural and natural features of Lantau Island

The rural area of Lantau Island will have low level of development only

Is it a balanced development?

NOReclamation for constructing HZMBWhite Dolphin may be affectedThe development may extend in the futureSomeone afraid the development will

change in nature

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