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68 REVIEW OF OPERATIONS (1) LAND BANK As at 30th June, 2007, Sino Group had 26.5 million square feet of land bank. The Group’s land bank consists of a well-diversified portfolio of properties: residential (55%), commercial (28%), industrial (9%), car parks (5%) and hotels (3%). Most of the developments currently under construction are located in popular locations and conveniently served by various modes of transportation, including railway and subway lines. The following tables show the detailed breakdown of the Group’s land bank as at 30th June, 2007. The Group’s commercial, industrial buildings, car parks and hotels, namely The Fullerton Singapore and Conrad Hong Kong are held mainly for long- term investment, thereby generating a stable stream of recurrent income for the Group. By Status and Usage Residential Commercial Industrial Car Park Hotel Total Area Percentage (Gross Floor Area in Square Feet) Properties under Development 13,447,517 2,060,728 0 12,861 119,480 15,640,586 59% Properties for Investment/ Own Use 265,390 5,465,001 1,756,226 1,445,288 631,929 9,563,834 36% Completed Properties for Sale 759,161 40,738 506,480 0 0 1,306,379 5% Total 14,472,068 7,566,467 2,262,706 1,458,149 751,409 26,510,799 100% Percentage 55% 28% 9% 5% 3% 100% By Location and Usage Residential Commercial Industrial Car Park Hotel Total Area Percentage (Gross Floor Area in Square Feet) New Territories 4,388,748 2,057,650 644,007 1,000,234 0 8,090,639 31% Kowloon 1,400,660 3,008,537 1,618,699 391,452 0 6,419,348 24% Hong Kong Island 304,795 1,141,064 0 53,602 165,506 1,664,967 6% China 8,377,865 1,230,130 0 12,861 38,750 9,659,606 36% Singapore 0 129,086 0 0 547,153 676,239 3% Total 14,472,068 7,566,467 2,262,706 1,458,149 751,409 26,510,799 100% Sino Land Company Limited Annual Report 2007 REVIEW OF OPERATIONS 69 (1) LAND BANK (Continued) The following chart shows the movement of the land bank of the Group over the last 5 financial years: Subsequent to the financial year ended 30th June, 2007, the Group acquired 2 additional plots of land in Cheng Hua District, Chengdu and Jiang Bei District, Chongqing both in Mainland China through land auctions. On completion, these 2 projects will provide a total attributable gross floor area of over 18.6 million square feet. Further to these acquisitions of land in China, the Group acquired Site B of Pak Shek Kok (TPTL 186) in a land auction in Hong Kong for residential development. On completion, the project will yield an additional total of approximately 250,000 square feet of attributable gross floor area. The Group has 35% interest in the project. Including these three new sites, the Group had approximately 45.4 million square feet of total land bank. Sino Land Company Limited Annual Report 2007 70 Review of Operations (Continued) (2) HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GROUP’S PROPERTIES COMPLETED DURING THE YEAR Vision City (100% owned) 1 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong Acquired in July 2002, the development is within a short walking distance from the two major railway arteries, namely MTR Tsuen Wan Station and from Tsuen Wan West Station on KCR West Rail. Vision City is ideally located in a well-planned integrated city in Tsuen Wan’s waterfront, adjacent to Tsuen Wan City Hall where performing arts take place, landmark hotels and office buildings. With its unique architectural designed retail mall named Citywalk, the project will redefine the lifestyles of the residents in Tsuen Wan area. The project offers a total of 1,466 residential flats in 5 towers with a total gross floor area of approximately 1.15 million square feet and over 245,000 square feet of retail space. The development was launched to the market in April 2006 with over 80% of the total units sold. This project was completed in March 2007. One HoneyLake, Shenzhen, PRC (50% owned) Xiangmei Road, Futian District, Shenzhen, PRC One HoneyLake, a 50/50 joint venture residential project, is located in the prime area alongside the Honey Lake in Futian District, Shenzhen. The land was acquired in April 2004. The development affords a total of 447 luxurious residential units consisting of 14 semi-detached houses, 79 terrace houses, 36 low-rise villas and 318 high-rise apartments. Over 95% of the total units have now been sold. Chengdu International Community, Sichuan, PRC (20% owned) Xipu Zhen, Pi Xian, Jin Niu District, Chengdu, Sichuan, PRC Acquired in 2004, the project is jointly developed with a renowned property company. Upon completion, the development will yield a total of approximately 13 million square feet of gross floor area consisting of over 8,600 residential units, approximately 721,000 square feet of commercial space and approximately 193,000 square feet of hotel. The project is expected to be completed in phases over a few years. Sino Land Company Limited Annual Report 2007 Review of Operations (Continued) 71 (3) HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GROUP’S MAJOR PROPERTIES COMPLETED IN RECENT YEARS One SilverSea (100% owned) 18 Hoi Fai Road, West Kowloon A much sought after development at West Kowloon waterfront, One SilverSea commands a panoramic seaview of the Victoria Harbour. The project is only a few minutes walk from the MTR Olympic Station. It provides 700 residential flats and 112,483 square feet of commercial space. Marketing of the project took place in September 2005 and it was very well received with over 89% of the total residential units now sold. Occupation permit was obtained in June 2006. Mount Beacon (33.3% owned) 20 Cornwall Street, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon The project is located in the most prestigious area of Kowloon Tong and within easy walking distance from the MTR and KCR Kowloon Tong Stations. Mount Beacon commands the breathtaking view of the Victoria Harbour and Kowloon Peninsula, and enjoys easy access to any parts of Hong Kong and Mainland China. The development offers 197 residential apartments and 22 luxurious townhouses with a full range of clubhouse facilities. It was rolled out to market in July 2005 and received good response from the market. Over 93% of all the units have already been sold. The development was completed in April 2006. The Royal Oaks (100% owned) 8 Kam Tsin South Road, Sheung Shui, New Territories This unique luxurious residential development is adorned with acres of verdant greenery, neighbouring the prestigious Hong Kong Golf Club and Hong Kong Jockey Club Beas River Country Club. The project consists of 44 quality detached houses. The occupation permit of this project was obtained in December 2004. All 44 detached houses have been sold. St. Andrews Place (100% owned) 38 Kam Chui Road, Beas Stable, Sheung Shui, New Territories St. Andrews Place is the epitome of luxury and comfort, offering a legendary neighbourhood of the Hong Kong Golf Club and the Hong Kong Jockey Club Beas River Country Club. The 2008 Olympic Equestrian Cross Country Event will be held in the area which is only a few steps from the development. The project comprises 26 quality detached houses, each with individual car-port. Occupation permit was obtained in June 2005. Approximately 40% of all the detached houses have been sold. Sino Land Company Limited Annual Report 2007 72 Review of Operations (Continued) (3) HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GROUP’S MAJOR PROPERTIES COMPLETED IN RECENT YEARS (Continued) Anglers’ Bay (50% owned) 18 Castle Peak Road, Sham Tseng, New Territories The development consists of some 248 residential units in 2 towers with a total gross floor area of 177,335 square feet, affording a panoramic view of the Ma Wan Channel and Tsing Ma Bridge. Marketing of the project started in July 2003 and occupation permit was obtained in October 2004. Virtually all of the units have been sold. Caldecott Hill (33.3% owned) 2 Caldecott Road, Piper’s Hill, Kowloon This redevelopment project, located at the mid-levels of Piper’s Hill, consists of 88 luxurious low-rise and low-density residential apartments with views overlooking the Kowloon Peninsula. The project, was marketed in March 2004 with over 87% of the units sold. Occupation permit was obtained in November 2004. Parc Palais (30% owned) 18 Wylie Road, King’s Park, Kowloon This luxurious residential project consists of 700 flats and a 3-storey clubhouse/car park podium and is located in King’s Park, one of the most sought after residential areas in Kowloon. The development was completed in February 2004 and over 96% of the total number of residential units have already been sold since it was launched onto the market in August 2003. Sino Land Company Limited Annual Report 2007 Review of Operations (Continued) 73 (4) HIGHLIGHTS OF THE GROUP’S MAJOR DEVELOPMENT PROPERTIES DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN HONG KONG Ho Tung Lau Site (100% owned) STTL 470, Shatin, New Territories The Group was awarded the development rights of Ho Tung Lau from Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation in November 2002. The site is opposite to Shatin Race course and less than a minute walk from the KCR Fo Tan Station. Upon its completion which is estimated to be in the financial year 2008/2009, the project will yield a total of approximately 1.3 million square feet of residential space providing over 1,300 units in 10 towers and 21,528 square feet of retail space. Lake W (100% owned) STTL 530, Wu Kai Sha, New Territories On 24th June, 2005, the Group was awarded the tender by Kowloon- Canton Railway Corporation to develop a 367,601 square feet site atop the KCR Wu Kai Sha Station on the East Rail Extension.