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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
As a HK citizen…
Contribute ideas and opinions to the government
Monitor the development project