D. Sectoral Issues

D1. Conservation D2. Sustainable Development D3. Strategic Environmental Assessment D4. Planned Population and Employment Opportunities D5. North Lantau New Town D6. Tourism D7. Internal Transport Network D8. External Transport Network

D1. Conservation

Nature Conservation

Background The New Nature Conservation Policy formulated in 2004 seeks to regulate, protect and manage natural resources that are important for the conservation of biological diversity of Hong Kong in a sustainable manner, taking into account social and economic considerations, for the benefit and enjoyment of the present and future generations. The protection of biological diversity including sites of high ecological values and the animals and plants associated with these sites, has been undertaken with various conservation measures, including designation of country parks, special areas, marine parks, marine reserves and conservation zonings, and implementation of conservation plans for important habitats and species.

Lantau supports a rich diversity of flora and fauna. In pursuit of the nature conservation objectives, the protection of uplands in Central Lantau, streams of ecologically importance, waters in South West Lantau and other ecologically sensitive natural habitats is an important underlying principle of the Concept Plan. To achieve balanced planning integrating conservation needs, nature conservation is an important component and proposals have been put forward in the Concept Plan.

Current Conservation Efforts Country Parks: Existing Country Parks in Lantau are managed for the protection against fire, afforestation and vegetation management, enhancement of habitats and biodiversity, establishment of ecological database, control of developments, provision of recreation and educational facilities, keeping the parks clean and tidy, and promoting the understanding of the importance of countryside for nature conservation, education, recreation and scientific studies.

Marine Habitat: The Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) has also developed conservation plans for Chinese White Dolphin in terms of management, public education, research and cross-boundary cooperation to enable the species to continue to use Hong Kong waters as a portion of their population range in the Pearl River Estuary.

Ecological Database: AFCD is conducting ecological surveys to establish a comprehensive ecological database for Hong Kong, and convening working group meetings involving experts from local organisations and tertiary institutions to review their assessment on species rarity and site protection, and to develop conservation plans for rare species. Information about the

Annex 4 – D1 p.83 conservation value of different sites will be made available to other Government departments and the public to facilitate land use planning.

Conservation Plans: The Government will continue the implementation of conservation plans for the protection of important habitats and species. In addition, AFCD has recently carried out habitat creation trials for butterflies at Nam Shan, and fishes and amphibians at Tung Chung Au.

Land Use Planning: Many of the ecologically important or sensitive sites outside Country Parks in Lantau have been protected under statutory town plans, for example, the habitats for Romer’s Tree Frogs at Ngong Ping have been zoned “Site of Special Scientific Interest” (“SSSI”); the natural coastlines at Pui O, Cheung Sha, Tong Fuk, Shui Hau and Discovery Bay zoned “Coastal Protection Areas” (“CPA)”; uplands at Ngong Ping and Discovery Bay as “Conservation Areas” (“CA”) and the fung shui woodlands in Mui Wo, Cheung Sha and Tong Fok zoned “Green Belts” (“GB”).

Ecological resources have been investigated under previous studies relevant to Lantau, such as South West New Territories Recommended Development Strategy (SWNT RDS), Northshore Lantau Development Feasibility Study, Remaining Development in Tung Chung and Tai Ho Comprehensive Feasibility Study, Study on Revitalisation of Tai O and South Lantau and Mui Wo Development - Feasibility Study. The ecologically important Leung Uk Marsh, Tai O Reedbed, Po Chu Tam Egretry, Tai O salt pans mangrove planting area and Luk Keng headland have been designated as “CA” for conservation purpose in the relevant Recommended Outline Development Plan or Outline Development Plan. The protection of these and other sites of conservation value will be taken forward in preparing or updating the town plans.

Nature Conservation Proposals: Previous studies conclude that the proposed Lantau North (Extension) Country Park in North Lantau, covering a total area of 2,360 hectare (ha), is suitable for designation as a country park in terms of its conservation value, landscape amenity and recreation potential, and that the waters around South West Lantau, covering about 657 ha, are important habitats for Chinese White Dolphin and other marine life. They are considered suitable for designation as Country Park and Marine Park respectively.

Key Issues There is a unanimous support of the nature conservation initiatives of the Concept Plan. The following key issues are raised on conservation:

(a) there should be commitment to implement the proposed Lantau North (Extension) Country Park, South West Lantau Marine Park and Soko Islands Marine Park; (b) there should be concrete conservation measures to increase forest coverage, conserve wildlife and enhance bio-diversity; (c) there should be increased conservation efforts to mitigate the environmental impact of development; (d) a comprehensive conservation plan is needed; (e) the recommendations in the conservation strategy prepared by the environmental concern groups should be adopted; (f) there should be ways to protect areas of unique ecological value including wetlands, coastlines, and natural streams which fall outside existing or proposed conservation measures; and (g) nature conservation education is fundamental to achieving nature conservation.

p.84 Annex 4 – D1 The Way Forward Country Park and Marine Park Designations The Government will consider the implementation timetable for the designation of the Lantau North (Extension) Country Park and the South West Lantau Marine Park (see also sections on Lantau North (Extension) Country Park and South West Lantau Marine Park).

Tung Chung Valley, Tung Chung Bay and Wong Lung Hang Valley The ecological resources in these three areas have been recognised in the Concept Plan. In the planned Feasibility Study for Remaining Development in Tung Chung, an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) including an ecological impact assessment will be undertaken to fulfill the EIA Ordinance requirements. The possible environmental impacts on ecologically sensitive areas would be assessed and mitigation measures formulated where necessary.

Tai Ho Tai Ho Stream and its surrounding valley have been identified as one of the 12 priority sites for enhanced conservation under the New Nature Conservation Policy with a view to better conserving this ecologically important site.

Other Conservation Proposals and Measures AFCD is conducting ecological surveys and compiling an ecological database for Hong Kong as a whole, including Lantau. Upon the availability of the ecological database, we will, if necessary, review the sites of nature conservation importance and consider appropriate conservation measures. This database will provide background information to facilitate the planning and control of development projects.

Heritage Preservation

Background The current heritage preservation policy is to support and promote the preservation of heritage. In the current practice, heritage preservation involves the identification of potential heritage items, assessment and selection, declaration, restoration, repairs and maintenance, adaptive re-use, interpretation and management, and periodic review of the preservation plan.

Lantau is a treasure island of both built and archaeological heritage, containing 5 declared monuments, 5 graded historical buildings, 59 archaeological sites, a number of other cultural heritage sites of varying historical significance and over 20 temples. The Concept Plan has acknowledged the rich endowment of cultural heritage in Lantau and defined heritage preservation as part of the approach to sustainable development in the Plan.

In order to enhance the cultural heritage, the Concept Plan has proposed to preserve the unique character and setting of traditional settlements including Tai O fishing village and Mui Wo. The Concept Plan has included proposals to promote the awareness and appreciation of built and cultural heritage, including the setting up of a museum of Lantau and heritage trails.

Key Issues The following key issues are raised in the consultation:

(a) more efforts should be made to preserve the buildings of historical interest and cultural heritage; (b) both the monuments and their environs should be protected at the same time;

Annex 4 – D1 p.85 (c) need to preserve the cultural environment, not just built heritages; (d) protection of archeological sites; and (e) preservation, rehabilitation and renovation of degraded heritage sites.

The Way Forward Noting the public’s interest and concerns on the protection and enhancement of built and cultural heritages, the heritage conservation proposals will be elaborated in the revised Concept Plan. Due regard will be given to include preservation of the declared monuments, graded buildings, and other sites of cultural heritage interest and their environs. Efforts should be made to protect and preserve the built heritages as an integral part of their environs through sensitive design of new developments in the surrounding areas. In addition, the facelift of the traditional settlements, including Tai O and Mui Wo, would pay respect to the existing character, contributing to preserving cultural heritage in Lantau.

Landscape Conservation

Background One of the planning principles for Lantau in the Concept Plan is to conserve the cultural and natural landscape in Lantau. In the formulation of the Concept Plan, priority considerations have been given to preserve natural landscape and areas with high quality landscape features and characters on Lantau. Landscapes such as ridgelines of hills, valleys, streams, coastal areas, beaches, shorelines, headland and upland on Lantau are to be preserved in their natural state. Areas with special landscape characters, such as the traditional fishing village in Tai O, the religious community in Ngong Ping, the historical rural township in Mui Wo, the natural stream valley in Tai Ho and the Country Parks and the proposed extension are all respected in the formulation of the Concept Plan.

Key Issues The major concerns raised by the commenters in the consultation are:

(a) it is important to protect and enhance natural and cultural landscapes of Lantau; (b) findings of the Study on Landscape Value Mapping of Hong Kong should be referred to in identifying landscapes to be preserved; (c) valuable landscapes, including coastlines, wetlands, marshes, natural streams and river valleys should be protected; (d) the waterfront area along Tung Chung should be improved with waterfront promenade provided; and (e) the landscape and visual aspects of North Lantau Highway (NLH) should be improved as it is a gateway corridor linking up Hong Kong International Airport and the urban area.

The Way Forward Noting the public’s interest on the protection and enhancement of natural and cultural landscapes and areas with special landscape characters on Lantau, landscape conservation will be elaborated under the conservation proposals to cover valuable landscape areas for preservation and to draw up protection and enhancement measures. The relevant details will be covered in the revised Concept Plan.

p.86 Annex 4 – D1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses General D1-1 Meeting Nature So Tat-fai (346) The New Nature Conservation Conservation Needs is a Policy was formulated in right thing to do. Extra November 2004 under which new proposal should be improvement proposals have been considered to preserve the made. whole nature scene, including the whole HKSAR. It should be a long-term eco-policy. D1-2 We fully support initiatives Swire Properties Ltd. Noted. to conserve the natural (186) environment on both north and south Lantau. D1-3 The authority has no Raymond Chan (353) The existing nature conservation complementary and policy seeks to regulate, protect comprehensive policy on and manage natural resources that hand on conservation and are important for the conservation nature protection. The of biological diversity of Hong New Nature Conservation Kong in a sustainable manner, Policy is compartmental taking into account social and and is only recently open economic considerations, for the for consultation under benefit and enjoyment of the public pressure. present and future generations of the community. We cannot agree that there is no comprehensive policy on conservation and nature protection. D1-4 Do not “improve” country Cecilie Gamst Berg The country parks serve three parks. Nature cannot be (128) purposes, namely conservation, improved. education and recreation. Since the designation of Lantau Country Parks in 1978, AFCD has been carrying out rehabilitation planting to conserve soil and water and to enhance landscape and ecological value of country parks. Tree planting will be continued for the existing country parks and the proposed Lantau North (Extension) Country Park. AFCD will continue to sustain the effort to enhance the conservation value in Lantau Country Parks, which involves protection of woodland and vegetation against fire, enhancement of habitats, and control of developments.

Annex 4 – D1 p.87 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D1-5 It is not agreed that there Lam Kut-sing, Mui Wo Noted. was inadequacy in the RC (PCF) conservation proposals in the Concept Plan as there were already over 7,000 ha of land under existing or proposed Country Parks and another 4,000 ha of land area zoned “GB” and additional areas proposed for conservation uses in the Concept Plan. D1-6 The Government should Chau Chuen-heung, Noted. not impede local Vice Chairman of development for the sake IDC (IDC) of conservation. Commitment to Conservation D1-7 Conservation appears as 50 Standard Letters B Nature conservation is a little more than an add-on. fundamental building block in the planning of Lantau, instead of an add-on. Nature conservation is a priority consideration and one of the key development themes. Conservation proposals are included in the Concept Plan. A balanced planning approach has been adopted. D1-8 There is little effort to Betty Ho of CA (PCF) A balanced planning approach has balance development with Dr Martin Williams been adopted. Nature conservation in this (166) (352) conservation is a priority Concept Plan, in either the Friends of the Earth consideration and one of the key number of projects, the HK (385) planning themes for Lantau. A content or the focused Green Power (440) large area is protected for areas. The Government HK Discovery (227) conservation. The conservation is demanded to adopt all P F Lih et al. (384) proposals are neither mitigation the promised conservation Raymond Chan (353) nor compensation for the proposed measures, such as the Conservancy Assoc. developments in the Concept Plan. proposed Lantau North (318) (444) (Extension) Country Park Joint Statement on The Government will consider the and the establishment of Sustainable implementation timetable for the the Marine Park including Development for designation of the Lantau North the Soko Islands. These Lantau (541) (Extension) Country Park and measures should not be South West Lantau Marine Park. regarded as mitigation for The proposed country park the proposed extension and marine park are not developments in the mitigation measures but Concept Plan. conservation measures to conserve the lands and waters of p.88 Annex 4 – D1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses For the developments, any high ecological values in Lantau. damage to the environment should be avoided, and All designated projects under the specific new measures EIA Ordinance will need to go should be provided to through the relevant statutory mitigate any such damage requirements. The aim of the EIA if the damage cannot be process is to avoid and prevent avoided. A commitment to adverse environmental conservation is therefore consequences of the proposed crucial to mitigate the project. If adverse environmental destructive effects of any impacts cannot be fully avoided, new development. mitigation measures should be considered to mitigate the possible adverse environmental impacts. D1-9 The plans for development Green Lantau Assoc. See responses in D1-8. are relatively clear but (274) details on the conservation Friends of the Earth side remain unclear. HK (385) These projects will require Ruy Barretto S C increased efforts in (448) conservation to mitigate the damage the island will suffer. Active steps towards achieving a balance should be taken. D1-10 To say that conservation is Green Lantau Assoc. Noted. The wording should be merely “an important (274) read in the context. Nature philosophy” rather than a conservation is a priority primary policy clearly consideration and one of the key indicates the unfortunate development themes in the and deficient importance Concept Plan. afforded to conservation in the Concept Plan. Conservation Strategy and Plan for Lantau D1-11 The Conservation Strategy Green Lantau Assoc. The recommendations contained for Lantau drawn up in (65) (274) in the Conservation Strategy for 1998 by six green groups Conservancy Assoc. Lantau issued by six recommended the formal (318) (444) environmental groups in 1998 conservation of a number Ruy Barretto S C have been given careful of ecologically valuable (448) consideration during the areas which lie outside WWF HK (501) formulation of the SWNT RDS and effective planning Joint Statement on the Concept Plan. Many of those protection. None of these Sustainable areas then identified as having recommendations have Development for high ecological values such as been adopted. Lantau (541) those in Tai Ho, Ngong Ping and South Lantau have been designated as SSSIs or protected under conservation-related

Annex 4 – D1 p.89 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses zonings on relevant statutory town plans.

Moreover, AFCD is conducting ecological surveys to establish a comprehensive ecological database for Hong Kong. The ecological database will provide useful input to facilitate planning for conservation and other land uses. D1-12 A comprehensive Living Islands Nature conservation is a priority Conservation Plan is Movement (42) consideration in preparing the needed to conserve the (378) Concept Plan. Areas of high rich bio-diversity of Lantau Clear The Air (178) ecological value have been which is a unique natural Green Lantau Assoc. recognised and protected under asset and a regional (65) (274) the Plan. treasure, to safeguard the Keith Russell (242) conservation value of this Conservancy Assoc. We will continue our efforts in special island and to (318) (444) identifying conservation needs and implement a long-term Friends of the Earth proposals. AFCD is conducting a programme to conserve HK (385) bio-diversity survey for Hong Kong the rich biodiversity in Clive Kirsten (397) as a whole including Lantau Island Lantau, especially for Green Power (3) (440) and compiling an ecological species adapted to lowland Ruy Barretto S C database which will provide the areas. (448) basis for planning for conservation Joint Statement on and other land uses. With this Conservation Sustainable Plan, discussed and Development for agreed, development Lantau (541) proposals can be assessed Ng Kim-sing, Kwai in this context to determine Tsing DC Member whether they can be (PCF) implemented whilst still Clive Noffke of GLA retaining the agreed (PCF) conservation objectives. Ho Loy of Lantau Post (PCF) D1-13 These are by no means Green Lantau Assoc. Conservation proposals are exhaustive criticisms of the (65) included in the Concept Plan. failure to articulate a Conservation Strategy for See responses in D1-11 and Lantau. How can any D1-12. development proposals be considered “sustainable” in the absence of conservation proposals?

p.90 Annex 4 – D1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Conservation Measures D1-14 There are no active or Living Islands In addition to the proposed Lantau concrete conservation Movement (378) North (Extension) Country Park measures proposed in the Frontier (511) and South West Lantau Marine Concept Plan. An AAB Member Park, the Concept Plan provides (AAB) that the Government will continue with the investigation of the need and feasibility of designating SSSIs which support rare species of fauna and flora. Consideration would be given to the protection of sites of conservation value in preparing or updating the town plans. These include, in particular, Tai Ho Stream and Tai Ho Valley, Tung Chung Stream and the significant wetlands in rural Lantau. D1-15 To zone a nature HK Discovery (227) Since the designation of Lantau conservation area or Country Parks in 1978, AFCD has country park is a passive been carrying out rehabilitation way to conserve nature. planting to conserve soils and The Government should water and enhance landscape and conduct pro-active ecological value of country parks. methods such as targeting Tree planting will be continued for forest coverage to 30% at the existing and proposed country Country Parks and parks. As stated in the New promoting tree plantation. Nature Conservation Policy, AFCD will collaborate with the private sector to promote nature conservation initiatives, and to conduct research and surveys as well as to manage ecologically important sites for such purpose. D1-16 The past promises to Ruy Barretto S C In addition to pursuing the existing conserve should be (448) conservation measures, we will honoured and new continue to actively participate in proposals should be made the global efforts in conservation of to comply with the biodiversity and to fulfill the international obligations for obligations under various biodiversity conservation conservation-related international and genuine sustainable conventions, including the development. Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance, and the Convention on the Conservation of Migratory

Annex 4 – D1 p.91 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Species of Wild Animals.

We have also obtained the Central People’s Government’s agreement in principle to extend the Convention on Biological Diversity and the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety to Hong Kong. We are working on the new legislation for the implementation of the Protocal requirements on the control over trans-boundary movement of living modified organisms and aim at extending the Convention and the Protocol to Hong Kong in 2005-06 after completing all the necessary preparatory work, including consultation with the key stakeholders, preparing the Bill and going through the legislative process. D1-17 Development rights of local Lam Kut-sing, Mui Wo A large proportion of the private land owners are deprived RC (PCF) land in areas designated for of because of the extensive Chan Wai-ming conservation is agriculture land, areas under conservation (TWDC) the rights of which under the lease related zonings or should not be unduly affected. designations. A right balance between development and conservation should be maintained and the interests of the locals should also be taken care of. Other Sites of Ecological Value D1-18 Areas of unique ecological Living Islands The existing and the proposed value remain outside all Movement (42) extension of Lantau Country Parks proposed conservation Green Lantau Assoc. cover many valuable habitats like measures. These include (65) well established areas of wetlands, coastline, and Conservancy Assoc. secondary woodlands, montane natural streams. These (444) forests, fresh water habitats, etc. have not even been Joint Statement on identified as a part of the Sustainable There is mechanism to protect Concept Plan, indicating Development for ecologically important or sensitive that they are likely to Lantau (541) sites outside country parks through remain unprotected and designation of these areas as subject to the similar SSSIs. Many of the ecologically destruction as the Tung important or sensitive sites have p.92 Annex 4 – D1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Chung River incident. already been protected under statutory town plans, for example, the zoning of the habitat for Romer's Tree Frogs at Ngong Ping as “SSSI”, the natural coastlines at Pui O, Cheung Sha, Tong Fuk, Shui Hau and Discovery Bay as “CPA”, uplands at Ngong Ping and Discovery Bay as “CA” and the fung shui woodland in Mui Wo, Cheung Sha and Tong Fok as “GB”.

Some other ecological resources have been investigated under previous studies relevant to Lantau, such as SWNT RDS, Northshore Lantau Development Feasibility Study, Remaining Development in Tung Chung and Tai Ho Comprehensive Feasibility Study, Study on Revitalisation of Tai O, and South Lantau and Mui Wo Development - Feasibility Study. The ecologically important Leung Uk Marsh, Tai O Reedbed, Po Chue Tam Egretry and Tai O Salt Pans mangrove planting area have been recommended as “CA” in their relevant Recommended Outline Development Plans. D1-19 Although the areas of Friends of the Earth The recommendations contained ecological value HK (385) in the Conservation Strategy for highlighted in “A Lantau issued by six Conservation Strategy for environmental groups in 1998 Lantau 1998” are not under have been given careful threat from the consideration during the developments proposed formulation of the Concept Plan. under the Concept Plan, Many of those areas then identified they currently remain as having high ecological values unprotected. Please such as those in Tai Ho, Ngong advise whether any of Ping and South Lantau have since these recommendations been designated as SSSIs or would be taken into protected under consideration when the conservation-related zonings on Concept Plan was drawn relevant statutory town plans. up, and whether there would be any intention to protect these important

Annex 4 – D1 p.93 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses areas in the manner outlined in the report. D1-20 In pursuance to the Assoc. of Tai O The planning vision of the Concept Government’s policies on Environment and Plan is to promote sustainable sustainable development Development (268) development of Lantau by and biodiversity, it is balancing development and suggested to reduce the conservation needs. The overall pollutants and hence planning concept is to focus major minimise the impacts on economic infrastructure and urban the population and visitors; development in North Lantau, and to enhance the while protecting the other parts of conservation of rare Lantau, which comprise primarily species and important high-quality landscape and habitats, e.g. Tai Ho ecologically sensitive natural Stream, Chinese White environment, for nature Dolphins, Tung Chung conservation and sustainable Stream, so as to conserve recreational and visitor uses. the biodiversity as eco-tourism resources. D1-21 There are mangroves in Conservancy Assoc. The mangrove communities in Pui Pui O Wan with full of water (318) (444) O have been protected and zoned birds and amphibians. Joint Statement on as “CPA” under the relevant The Romer’s Tree Frog Sustainable statutory town plan. There is a has been recorded at Development for general presumption against nearby Cheung Sha, Tong Lantau (541) development under the “CPA” Fuk and Shui Hau. It is zoning. doubtful whether the proposed developments of The major habitats of Romer’s the Plan would have a Tree Frog, including those in South negative impact to the Lantau, are mostly within protected environment there. areas and/or have appropriate conservation zonings on relevant statutory town plans to safeguard their survival. Dedicated conservation efforts, in particular species monitoring, will be continued to ensure the conservation and survival of this endemic amphibian of Hong Kong.

In the Concept Plan, countryside recreation facilities and visitor uses in Pui O and Cheung Sha such as camping site, watersports centre and resort are of small scale and are unlikely to pose negative impact to the natural environment. Detailed feasibility study including environmental assessment will be p.94 Annex 4 – D1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses undertaken prior to implementation. No developments in Tong Fuk and Shui Hau have been proposed under the Concept Plan. D1-22 There is neither detail, Green Lantau Assoc. AFCD is conducting ecological timetable nor commitment (274) surveys and establishing a to achieving protection of comprehensive ecological other sites of conservation database for Hong Kong to identify values. There is no sites that deserve conservation reference to studies made, and appropriate conservation which suggests that none measures will be considered have been done. Early accordingly. dialogue on this issue could be helpful to identify and agree all such sites and to establish a target timetable. D1-23 There is no commitment to Green Lantau Assoc. See responses in D1-22. conserve Lantau in the (65) (274) Concept Plan; there is no Green Power (3) The theme of meeting nature identification of valuable Living Islands conservation needs in the Concept natural resources in Lantau Movement (42) Plan reflects our commitment to for protection e.g. Tung (378) balanced planning where Chung River is subject to development proposals are high risk of excavation and integrated with conservation destruction; there is a lack needs. of plan to conserve the high value natural area and Tung Chung River is no long-term programme to recommended to be protected conserve the rich under conservation zonings (e.g. biodiversity in Lantau; a “SSSI”, “CA” or “CPA”) during the conservation plan should preparation of the Recommended be prepared to safeguard Outline Development Plans. the conservation value of Further detailed studies, including Lantau area coverage and boundaries of such conservation zonings is required. D1-24 There is no commitment Kadoorie Farm & See responses in D1-22. whatsoever to secure sites Botanic Garden of high ecological value Corp. (449) outside country parks or Mike Kilbum of KFBG SSSI. Only the statement (ECG) that “due regard” will be given to protect sites of high ecological value through planning designations.

Annex 4 – D1 p.95 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D1-25 Whether the ecologically A CMPB Member The New Nature Conservation sensitive sites proposed by (CMPB) Policy has identified 12 priority the New Nature sites for enhanced conservation by Conservation Policy had ways of two options, viz. been adopted in the management agreements with Concept Plan? landowners and public-private partnership. Tai Ho is the only one identified in Lantau. The Concept Plan has already incorporated this recommendation. D1-26 The Tung Chung new town Julian T H Kwong We are aware of the ecological development area seems (350) sensitivity of the Wong Lung Hang to extend right into the Valley, especially in view of its high Wong Lung Hang valley, diversity of flora and fauna and which is extremely valuable intend to preserve the stream, in in ecology and landscape. particular the upper stream area. There needs to be tight control on any actual The valley has been included into developments in this zone. the new town boundary, but it will be designated for green belt/ countryside conservation area. No urban development is envisaged. The planned Feasibility Study for Remaining Development in Tung Chung will examine the detailed planning of the new town. D1-27 Lantau and its surrounding Green Power (440) There is mechanism to protect islands have a lot of ecologically important or sensitive ecological resources which sites outside country parks through are still unprotected under designation such as “SSSIs”. the current town planning Many of the ecologically important and conservation or sensitive sites have already legislation, including Shui been protected under statutory Hau wetlands, Tai O town plans, including zoning the marsh, Pui O marsh, Mui natural coastlines at Pui O and Wo woodlands, Tung Shui Hau as “CPA", the fung shui Chung valley, Hei Ling woodland in Mui Wo as “GB”. Chau, Shek Kwu Chau, Sunshine Island and so on. The ecologically important Leung Uk Marsh, Tai O Reedbed, Po Chue Tam Egretry and Tai O Salt Pans mangrove planting area have been recommended as “CA” in the Tai O Recommended Outline Development Plan. The ecological resources in Tung Chung Valley have been recognised and will be taken into p.96 Annex 4 – D1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses consideration in the planned Feasibility Study for Remaining Development in Tung Chung.

See also responses on outlying islands in D1-30. D1-28 Along the coastline Hon Albert Chan The mangrove areas are not between Tai O and Nga Wai-yip (306) affected. Ying Chau of Yi O, there is a large mangrove community. The Government should protect the mangroves from the impacts arising from urban developments or the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) project. D1-29 Every ecological and Jenny Quinton (394) Detailed studies are required to heritage hotspot in Lantau, confirm the feasibility of all these and the outlying islands suggestions. Some sites on the need to be preserved and list, which are ecologically enriched. Some important or of cultural heritage suggestions are:- importance, are protected under SSSI designation and - Mui Wo (mountains, conservation related zonings on rivers, agriculture, statutory town plans. wetland) - Cheung Sha (marine, recreation and leisure) - Tai O (historical/wetlands/mar ine) - Pak Mong and Tai Ho SSSI (historical/ wetland/estuary) - Pui O (bio-diversity/coastland) - Lai Chi Yuen Tsuen (organic farming) - Tung Chung (historical/ settlement) - Shui Hau (historical/mudflats) - Ma Wan (historical/settlement) - Cheung Chau (historical/ settlement) - Peng Chau (historical/ eco-tourism)

Annex 4 – D1 p.97 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses - Sunshine Island (historical/ biodiversity/environmen tal education) - Sha Kau Chau (biodiversity/ geology) - Soko Islands (biodiversity/ eco-tourism) - Brothers Islands (land-use/ re-establishment/ marine) - Sha Chau/Lung Kau Chau (Dolphin Sanctuary) D1-30 The outlying islands such HK Discovery (227) The planning intentions for the as the Soko Islands, Shek Green Lantau Assoc. outlying islands have been Kau Chau, Cheung Chau, (274) established in the SWNT RDS Hei Ling Chau, Sunshine Living Islands and/or relevant statutory or Island and Ping Chau Movement (378) departmental town plans. The should be included to form HK Democratic planning intentions enshrined in part of the conservation Foundation (442) the above plans are still valid. plan. Friends of the Earth HK (385) Clive Noffke of GLA (PCF) D1-31 Besides ecology, Julian T H Kwong The geology of coastal areas outstanding or unique (350) between San Shek Wan and Tai O, geological features should including “Sham Wat Bay”, be better protected. In comprises dominantly of folded fact, this is the world trend sedimentary rocks belonging to the as "geological parks" have Early to Middle Jurassic Tai O become a major focus of Foundation. These geological UNESCO in recent years features provide good examples in with China being Hong Kong of folded sedimentary particularly enthusiastic. strata, and contain an important There are many unique assemblage of plant fossils. The geo-features in Lantau latter are relatively uncommon in including the sedimentary Hong Kong. formations and "hogback" features around Sham Wat The “hogback” features are ridges Bay. Geo- conservation formed by dipping strata where the should start with an dip slope and scarp slope are both inventory and local approximately 45°. We have no universities would be a objection to the proposal to protect great source of knowledge. such geological features. The Government will investigate the need and feasibility of p.98 Annex 4 – D1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses designating the area of unique geological features as SSSIs in preparing or updating the town plans. D1-32 Wetlands exist at Mui Wo Green Lantau Assoc. The ecological values of the although these are being (274) wetlands in Mui Wo have been eroded due to lack of recorded in some previous EIAs. zoning protection. It is understood that most of the Mui Wo wetlands are private land. Detailed studies are required to ascertain the ecological values of these wetlands and to consider appropriate conservation measures. Coastal Areas D1-33 Any possibility for Ruy Barretto S C The retention and expansion of suburban or urban sprawl (448) existing villages and other by the coast should be settlements in South Lantau precluded. What should should be at a scale be preserved is what the commensurate with the existing public have now, namely character, infrastructure capacities total visual access and and the surrounding environment. actual access from hill to The relevant Outline Zoning Plans coast. Any development (OZPs) and layout plans have should be strictly confined provided the relevant planning to the existing village areas guidance. and no more. In the Concept Plan, the proposed recreation developments in South Lantau are all intended to be in harmony with the natural setting, and should not generate adverse traffic, environmental and landscape impacts on surrounding areas. Detailed feasibility studies prior to implementation are needed. D1-34 The protection of the Green Lantau Assoc. The concerned areas have not natural coastlines at Pui O, (274) been covered by a Development Cheung Sha, Tong Fuk, Permission Area Plan. The OZP Shui Hau and Discovery has its limitation in enforcement Bay as CA under OZP is against unauthorised uses. imperfect as the OZP Although we cannot enforce cannot enforce against control on development in South unauthorised Lantau under the Town Planning developments. The TPB Ordinance, we will continue to has also seemed pliable to effect control by means of other permitting excessive relevant ordinances, such as

Annex 4 – D1 p.99 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses development beyond the Buildings Ordinance, Summary of scope of the OZP. Offences Ordinance and the lease conditions. D1-35 South coast of Lantau Alex Newbigging (57) Noted. The Concept Plan should remain natural. proposes to protect areas of high landscape and ecologically sensitive environment including most of the natural coastal areas under the protection of Country Park, Country Park Extension, Marine Park, and the “CA” and “CPA” zones on OZPs.

These areas could be designated as “CPA” in a Landscape Conservation Plan.

Rivers and Streams D1-36 The plan says a little about Green Student Council Tai Ho has been identified as one conservation of the Tai Ho (248) of he 12 priority sites for enhanced stream. conservation under the New Nature Conservation Policy. We are aware of the ecological sensitivity of the Tai Ho Valley including Tai Ho Stream and Tai Ho Wan. Tai Ho Stream including its estuary is designated as “SSSI” because of the high diversity of fresh water fish species which it supports, including some rare species such as the Ayu. In addition, sea grass, mangroves, marshes and mudflats are present at Tai Ho Wan. It is the planning intention to preserve the high ecological value and landscape value of the Tai Ho Valley. D1-37 Tung Chung Stream has Charles Frew (94) We are aware of the ecological already been channelised sensitivity of Tung Chung Stream, or river trained, and as especially in view of its recorded such the lower stream high diversity of fresh water fish course now has no species. We intend to preserve ecological value. The mid the more natural upper stream to upper stream section still area. Civil Engineering and retains its high species Development Department (CEDD) richness and core is planning to commission the conservation values. Feasibility Study for Remaining Development in Tung Chung. The environmental impacts of the p.100 Annex 4 – D1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses proposed development including those which may have impact on Tung Chung Stream will be subject to a full EIA under the feasibility study. Measures including appropriate land use zonings to protect Tung Chung Stream will also be examined. Wildlife D1-38 What steps are considered Martin Williams (191) AFCD will promote the protection necessary to help conserve of ecosystems and important or even encourage to grow habitats, and the maintenance of the stock of wildlife on viable populations of species in the Lantau? natural surroundings. D1-39 Designating the wildlife Kadoorie Farm & Many ecologically important areas corridors to ensure ongoing Botanic Garden have been designated as Special connectivity between Corp. (449) Areas or SSSIs. At present, over different habitat types to half of the land area of the island allow for sustainable levels has been designated as Country of genetic transfer as Parks. To meet the nature proposed under the Hong conservation objective, the Kong 2030 Planning Vision Concept Plan has included the and Strategy Stage 3 proposals to designate the Lantau Public consultation. North (Extension) Country Park and the Marine Park in South West Lantau.

Since the designation of Lantau Country Parks in 1978, AFCD has been carrying out conservation works including tree planting, fire prevention and protection, habitat creation, and silvicultural works to enhance landscape and ecological value of country parks including the connectivity of different habitat types. These works would be continued for the existing country parks and the proposed extension of Lantau North Country Park. D1-40 Tai Long Wan used to be a Hon Albert Chan Tai Long Wan has not been nested breeding site for sea Wai-yip (306) by sea turtles for very long time. turtles. The Government Furthermore, the heavy marine should improve the traffic of the area has already environment there so as to rendered the bay not suitable for rehabilitate the bay as the the sea turtles to return for nesting. breeding site. During the breeding season, sea turtles used to travel a few hundred

Annex 4 – D1 p.101 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses to over a thousand kilometers from their feeding grounds back to their places of birth for nesting. This instinct of sea turtles cannot be altered by measures. As such, it seems impossible to turn sea turtles to sites other than their original places of birth to lay eggs. D1-41 Support the conservation Lantau Buffalo Assoc. Since local wild buffaloes are not a of the buffalo. The (87) protected species and they have buffalo’s presence in South no important conservation values Lantau is a symbol of in ecological system, AFCD does Lantau’s rich cultural and not have plan to conserve them for agricultural heritage, conservation and nature education playing a vital role in purposes. preserving the eco-system and biodiversity. AFCD is willing to discuss with local organisation that plan to protect buffaloes, to work out plan to control wild buffaloes appearing around local villages. The Concept Plan has no conflict with preserving buffalo in South Lantau.

Marine Conservation D1-42 North Lantau is an HK Dolphinwatch Ltd. Any ecological impact including important habitat to (193) impacts on Chinese White Chinese White Dolphins. Ho Tak-ching (262) Dolphins arising from major The proposed Mientje Torey (355) development projects including developments of the South Lantau Liaison reclamation in North Lantau would logistics park, extension of Group (360) be assessed in accordance with logistics park or Sam Chow (393) requirements of the EIA recreational uses, Dr Thomas Jefferson Ordinance. Long-term monitoring cross-boundary transport (76) of the Chinese White Dolphin hub, theme park, population in Hong Kong indicates recreational uses, possible that it remains stable over the past Tuen Mun–Chek Lap Kok decade. AFCD will continue the Link and the heavy sea monitoring of the distribution and traffic would have impacts abundance of the Chinese White on the dolphins which are Dolphins under the context of an found to be most abundant on-going conservation programme. in North Lantau. D1-43 The marine environments Hon Albert Chan To protect the marine environment around Shek Kwu Chau Wai-yip (306) and fisheries resources, AFCD has and Soko Islands are in a implemented a number of good condition and the measures including the latter is also an important strengthening of enforcement of habitat for Chinese White Fisheries Protection Ordinance Dolphins and Finless against destructive fishing p.102 Annex 4 – D1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Porpoises. In recent activities; deployment of artificial years, fishermen practice reefs to enhance the fish habitat; destructive fishing trial release of fish fry to enhance operations (e.g. trawling fisheries resources; and the (拖網) or gill-netting (刺網)) designation of marine parks and in the south waters of reserves to conserve marine Lantau, over-fishing the resources and environment. To marine resources. The further alleviate the fishing Government should pressure on local fisheries rehabilitate the degraded resources, AFCD is proposing to habitats to conserve the amend the Fisheries Protection marine environment and to Ordinance to provide a regulatory promote eco-tourism there. framework for the implementation of three management measures: (1) the establishment of a fishing license system to control fishing activities; (2) the designation of fisheries protection areas (FPAs) to protect fish fry and spawning fish stocks; and (3) the implementation of a territory-wide “closed season” for fishing to provide a break for fish to breed and stocks to recover. D1-44 To rehabilitate the marine Hon Albert Chan The waters between Soko Island environment around Shek Wai-yip (306) and Shek Kwu Chau have Kwu Chau and Soko previously been identified as one Islands, the Government of the suitable sites for artificial should consider installing reefs deployment. However, due artificial reefs to encourage to the strong objection from some growth and development of fishermen groups, in particular a great number of marine trawler fishermen, AFCD decides resources, and at the same to deploy artificial reefs in other time strengthening suitable sites such as Port Shelter enforcement against and Long Harbour. destructive fishing practices. D1-45 Large quantity of rubbish HK Dolphinwatch Ltd. Should floating refuse be identified and pollutants is flushed (193) as causing hazards to the dolphins down from the Pearl River and the environment, Marine everyday. To protect the Department will work out a solution dolphins and the to tackle the floating refuse environment, the problem. Government should cut down pollution with the cooperation of Guangdong and clean up the solid waste on the sea surface.

Annex 4 – D1 p.103 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D1-46 Water pollution has HK Dolphinwatch Ltd. Under the Outlying Islands become a major reason for (193) Sewerage Master Plan Stage 2 the pre-mature dying and Review, which was completed in the alarming number of 2002, a series of sewerage works death of marine mammals. have been proposed which covers The domestic sewage Mui Wo, Pui O and Tai O. The primary treatment is not Government is committed to taking adequate. We urge the forward the planned sewerage Government to enhance programme as soon as sewage treatment on practicable, subject to the overall Lantau for protecting our resource availability and the dolphins, the marine progress of preparatory work, etc. ecology and human beings as well – consuming contaminated seafood is hazardous to people, citizens and tourists. D1-47 Boat operators usually HK Dolphinwatch Ltd. AFCD is aware of the dolphin speed out to the sea (193) watching activities based in Tai O. multiple times a day to let AFCD has held field visits and people have a quick look at meetings to disseminate the Code the dolphins, and charge of Conduct on Dolphin Watching to around and fight sightings the tour operators, the Rural with other dolphin watching Committee and the local boats to satisfy their community. AFCD has also customers. They violate conducted boat patrols to monitor the code of conduct for the situation. In the long-term watching dolphins, scaring AFCD would disseminate the Code the dolphins and at the to the public at large through same time endangering the regular education and publicity safety of passengers. programmes which among other The Government should do things include public display at something to ensure that MTR stations and community the dolphins will not be centres. abused that way. D1-48 Fishing boats using steel Serge Berthier (235) It should be noted that fishing with net along the coastal area a “dredging device” is regarded as of Lantau south or fishing “destructive fishing” and is in the Chi Ma Wan every prohibited under Fisheries day are not only destroying Protection Ordinance. Joint effort the sea bed and of AFCD and the Police Force is exhausting the fishing made to enforce the regulations population, but also render under the Ordinance. Offenders muddy. The regulations will be prosecuted and subject to a should be amended to maximum fine of $200,000 and 6 protect the seashore months’ imprisonment upon everywhere not just in conviction. some marina where no one goes. p.104 Annex 4 – D1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D1-49 To improve fishermen’s Hon Albert Chan To provide an alternative source of livelihood, ex-gratia Wai-yip (306) income to mariculturists, AFCD allowance should be has introduced a scheme to allow payable to fishermen who mariculturists to carry out are adversely affected by recreational fishing activities on the artificial reef projects licensed fish culture rafts within and subsidies be payable Fish Culture Zones designated to those who operate under the Marine Fish Culture angling activities within fish Ordinance. Since there is no culture zones in Shek Kwu designated Fish Culture Zone in Chau and Soko Islands. South Lantau, the idea to allow The Government should recreational fishing on rafts in that also encourage fishermen area is presently not feasible. to engage in recreational Regarding the suggestion to assist fishing business so as to capture fishermen to switch to increase income. recreational fishing, AFCD is liaising with Marine Department to explore possible ways to facilitate fishermen to use their vessels for carrying out recreational fishing activities.

The policy of not paying ex-gratia allowance to fishers as a result of artificial reef deployment is based on the ground that such measure will enhance fisheries resources and hence beneficial to the fishing industry.

Conservation Research, Education and Publicity D1-50 Science Lab should be Kam Kin-pong (103) Building a scientific research established in “SSSI” for laboratory in “SSSI” may cause scientific research, like adverse impact to the “SSSI”. Kadoorie farm. Such laboratory could be incorporated into the proposed eco-tour centre. D1-51 Suggest to establish an H Lee (160) The proposal could be Ecological Museum to Dr C Y Tang (167) incorporated in museum of Lantau. display photographs and materials concerning the The Concept Plan has also ecosystem in Lantau. proposed an eco-tour centre to This will serve as an introduce visitors to the rich educational centre for ecological resources on Lantau. people to know, to love and to protect our environment. D1-52 The natural environment in HK Christian Services The forests in South Lantau have South Lantau, comprising (485) been protected in Lantau South many rare trees, old trees, Country Park under the Country

Annex 4 – D1 p.105 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses birds and fishes of diverse Parks Ordinance. Those forests species, worth protection. and vegetations identified of To conserve, a laboratory having conservation values have for ecological experiments also been protected by and a field study venue for conservation-related zonings students could be under the relevant statutory town established in South plans. Lantau as a nursery for Chinese medical herbs, An eco-tour centre is proposed in rare plants, fishes and the Concept Plan. corals. D1-53 Nature conservation Undisclosed (161) Over the years, we have been education is fundamental Neil McLaughlin (507) focusing education and publicity to achieve nature Rob Bunker of LIM efforts mainly on the recreation conservation. The Hong (LSDTF) value of the sites with conservation Kong public, their children, value such as country parks. To tourists and many tie in with the New Nature government officials seem Conservation Policy, we consider largely unaware of the rich that public education and publicity plant biodiversity all around on the importance and significance them. This is mainly due of conserving biological diversity, to a history of poor and the correct attitude towards education and inadequate wildlife should be enhanced. dissemination of information from the few existing scattered facilities to schools, the general public and tourists. D1-54 In addition to protecting the Leung Siu-tong, The purpose of designating the central uplands and south Islands DC Member country parks and marine parks is west waters of Lantau, (436) for conservation, education and reasonable developments recreation. We will continue to which could bring people make efforts in striking a good closer to the nature should balance among these three be considered. If we objectives so that we could provide incline towards pure opportunities for education and conservation, our next scientific research to the public generations would not while protecting and conserving have any real experiences the relatively unspoilt environment with the nature and hence in these areas. not understand the importance of nature conservation.

p.106 Annex 4 – D1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Implementation and Funding D1-55 A Conservation Board must Clive Kirsten (397) As stated in the New Nature be set up to manage and Conservation Policy, AFCD will monitor the process. collaborate with the community to promote nature conservation, and to conduct research and surveys as well as to manage ecologically important sites for such purpose. D1-56 All conservation efforts for Friends of the Earth Conservation proposals are Lantau and the outlying HK (385) included in the Concept Plan. islands should be included in the plan with timeframes The Government will consider the for implementation. implementation timetable, taking into account, among others, the comments received on the Concept Plan. D1-57 Should issue Green Lantau Assoc. The Government will consider the supplementary plans and (274) implementation timetable, taking data setting out specific into account, among others, the conservation commitments comments received on the including a draft timetable Concept Plan. for achieving these. D1-58 The Government should Hon Albert Chan Noted. speed up the Wai-yip (306) implementation of the See responses in D1-56. proposed conservation measures (including South West Marine Park, Lantau North (Extension) Country Park, conservation of Tai Ho Stream and Tai Ho Valley, wetlands in Tung Chung Stream), protect the undisturbed natural landscape and restore the damaged nature environment so as to promote Lantau as an eco-tourism hotspot. D1-59 Maximise the conservation Kadoorie Farm & AFCD has been implementing potential of Lantau Country Botanic Garden habitat monitoring and Parks and SSSIs by Corp. (449) enhancement within country parks devising a proactive habitat and marine parks, as well as enhancement and conservation plans for important conservation management habitats and species. plan for each of Lantau Country Parks and SSSIs, The necessary resource for

Annex 4 – D1 p.107 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses and allocating sufficient implementation and management funding for effective would be considered in the implementation, monitoring respective conservation proposals. and ongoing management. Nature conservation has been one of the important components of the planning for Lantau. At present, over half of the land area of the island has been designated as Country Parks. Many ecologically important areas have been designated as Special Areas or SSSIs. To meet the nature conservation objective, the Concept Plan has included the proposals to designate the Lantau North (Extension) Country Park and the Marine Park in South West Lantau.

Since the designation of Lantau Country Parks in 1978, AFCD has been carrying out conservation works including tree planting, fire prevention and protection, habitat creation, and silvicultural works to enhance landscape and ecological value of country parks. These works would be continued.

As stated in the New Nature Conservation Policy, AFCD will collaborate with the community to promote nature conservation, and to conduct research and surveys as well as to manage ecologically important sites for such purpose. D1-60 For lowland wetland and HK Discovery (227) Under the New Nature streams, private-public Conservation Policy, two initiatives cooperation management have been proposed to better schemes aiming at conserve ecologically important maintaining biodiversity sites under private ownership, viz. should be initiated and a Management Agreements with portion of revenue gained landowners and Private-public from the development Partnership (PPP). Pilot projects should be invested for the will be carried out to evaluate the conservation work. effectiveness of these two options.

The feasibility of establishing a

p.108 Annex 4 – D1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses trust to finance the long-term management of the ecologically important sites will be further explored when the pilot PPP projects are implemented. D1-61 Securing sites of high Kadoorie Farm & The New Nature Conservation ecological value on private Botanic Garden Policy has examined land land by non in-situ land Corp. (449) exchange option and concluded exchange as proposed that this option is impracticable in under the New Nature view of the financial and land Conservation Policy. resource implications, the implementation complexities and difficulties involved. D1-62 NGOS and academics Kadoorie Farm & AFCD is conducting ecological should be involved as they Botanic Garden surveys to establish a have a greater awareness Corp. (449) comprehensive ecological than the Administration of database for Hong Kong and Lantau’s biodiversity reviewing sites that have been resource. Conduct identified as having conservation inclusive and actionable value by previous studies such as consultation exercises to the Biodiversity Survey conducted establish Lantau ecological by the University of Hong Kong in resources most in need of 1996-97 with a view to identifying protection. appropriate measures to protect the sites under the existing system. AFCD has been convening working group meetings involving experts from local organisations and tertiary institutions to review its assessment on species rarity and site protection, and to develop conservation plans for rare species. D1-63 The Government should Frontier (511) We have consulted various solicit views from green Kwong Kwok-chuen organisations, including groups and the local (TWDC) environmental concern groups, communities to assess the Hon Albert Chan and will incorporate their views, conservation efforts Wai-yip (306) where appropriate, in the revised proposed in the Concept Concept Plan. We will continue Plan. to listen to the views of the public. Heritage Preservation D1-64 The preservation of a An AAB Member The Concept Plan has recognised cultural environment would (AAB) the importance of cultural heritage, require much more in addition to preserving built comprehensive heritage. The preservation and consideration than the improvement of traditional

Annex 4 – D1 p.109 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses concept of point, line and settlements and their environs help surface as borne out in preserving the cultural heritage. HAB recent review on built heritage conservation policy and that the present Concept Plan did not seem to address such requirement. D1-65 Lantau provide an An AAB Member The point and line concepts have excellent opportunity to (AAB) been embodied in the trail implement the concept of proposals, whereas the surface point, line and surface, as concept could be applied in the somewhat embodied in the proposed improvement of the network of eco-trails and traditional settlements at Tai O and heritage trails. However, Mui Wo and their environs the efforts are still whereby the existing rural considered insufficient. character and cultural heritage would be preserved. D1-66 The best means to protect An AAB Member As required by EIA Ordinance, the archaeological sites in (AAB) proponents of designated projects Lantau was to preserve need to assess the cultural them in-situ but heritage impacts arising from the unfortunately most of these projects so as to demonstrate that sites in North Lantau had important sites of cultural heritage been excavated and are protected from development damaged due to threats. infrastructure developments. The Antiquities and Monument Office (AMO) has deposited a list of terrestrial archaeological sits in Hong Kong together with plans at concerned Government departments for information and reference. The purpose of this is to enable the preservation of archaeological heritage to be addressed at any planning and development projects in addition to the EIA process. D1-67 We suggest the Green Student Council Noted. The Concept Plan has Government to support (248) acknowledged the rich eco-tourism local and traditional and cultural heritage resources in industry related to fishery, Lantau, particularly Tai O and Mui proper and controlled Wo, and hence proposed to eco-tourism, small-scale preserve the fishing village infrastructure development character of Tai O and improve Mui like user friendly notice Wo as a gateway of South Lantau. board/information board, It has also proposed to set up

p.110 Annex 4 – D1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses more focus on heritage museum of Lantau, eco-trails and restoration as there are heritage trails to promote eco- and many old villages in heritage tourism. Lantau. The Government should make efforts in the further protection of environment and development of eco-tourism. D1-68 Both the monuments and Betty Ho of CA (PCF) In the land use planning process, their environs should be we have been making efforts to protected from the heritage preserve buildings of historical conservation point of view. merits either in their own right or together with surrounding buildings by designating appropriate zoning and uses, as far as practical, to enhance the environs of historical buildings through sensitive design. D1-69 A comprehensive heritage Ng Kim-sing, Kwai See responses in D1-68. conservation plan should Tsing DC Member be formulated taking into (PCF) Consideration will be given to account both the heritage further elaborate heritage sites and their surrounding conservation under the Concept environment. Plan. D1-70 Many degraded heritage Martin Williams (191) The Concept Plan has recognised sites should be preserved, Lantau Post (90) the importance of heritage in renovated and rehabilitated Assoc. of Tai O Lantau and identified heritage for protection and tourist Environment and preservation as one of the attractions. Examples Development (268) objectives of the Concept Plan. include Luk Wu, Lung Tsai DAB-Islands Branch Further studies are required on the Ng Yuen, the stone chalets Office (429) preservation of the suggested at Tai Tung Shan, Tse Sai-kit (379) buildings/places, as they are not Silvermine Cave, Hon Albert Chan declared or graded. Silvermine Fall, Mui Wo Wai-yip (306) Watch Towers, Tai O Chi Ho Loy of Lantau Post Sin Fong Bin Yuen (慈善男 (PCF) 女方便院), etc. D1-71 There are a number of Business and Ngong Ping, Tung Chung and Tai religious houses in the Professionals O are scattered with religious valley leading to Ngong Federation of HK houses which are neither declared Ping from Tung Chung and (140) nor graded. a similar number of leading down from Ngong Ping to Taking advantage of the historic Tai O. Their precincts and and religious artifacts in the two beautiful, peaceful mentioned valleys, the Concept environment must be Plan could incorporate the concept documented and of maintaining a Cultural and preserved. Religious Node in North West

Annex 4 – D1 p.111 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Lantau for which due regard should be given to conservation and protection of the religious heritage of this area. D1-72 The waters around Fan Wong Man-kong of HK To fulfill EIA Ordinance Lau, Sai Tso Wan and San Marine requirements, proponents of Shek Wan are of high Conservation Soc. designated projects in some cases ecological as well as (LCF) are required to undertake an cultural heritage value. archaeological impact assessment Heritage relics under the (including marine archaeology) to sea should be identified ensure that any proposed and conserved before any developments will not have developments affecting the adverse impacts on sites of area were to be archaeological and historical implemented. interests.

The AMO has also deposited a list of terrestrial archaeological sits in Hong Kong together with plans at concerned Government departments for information and reference. The purpose of this is to enable the preservation of archaeological heritage (including marine archaeological heritage) to be addressed at any planning and development projects in addition to the EIA process. D1-73 The Government has no York Lau of HK Tourist Noted. The Concept Plan has intention to preserve the Industry Employees intended to preserve the local local culture and heritage General Union culture and heritage, and hence such as the Hakei and Boat (LSDTF) proposed to revitalise Mui Wo and People’s tradition, nor to preserve Tai O fishing village. conserve the stilted houses in Tai O which has over We share the view that heritage 100 years of history. If the education can strengthen the Government does not public’s awareness of the need for encourage the heritage conservation. Efforts will conservation education, continue to be made to enhance our natural reserves will the promotion of heritage disappear very soon. education in Hong Kong.

See also responses in Sections E9 and E10 regarding Mui Wo and Tai O respectively. D1-74 Renovate the watch tower Cheung Chung-tai, In. The watch tower in Tai Ho is in Tai Ho Rep of Tai Ho Tsuen neither a Declared Monument nor (171) a Graded Building. It is worthy of

p.112 Annex 4 – D1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses detailed exploration regarding the restoration proposal. D1-75 Preserve old kilns at Chi So Chun-hin (HYK) There are recorded archaeological Ma Wan. sites in the Chi Ma Wan Peninsula. It is agreed that significant cultural relics are worthy of preservation. However, in-depth studies have to be conducted to assess any preservation proposals and their feasibility. Landscape Conservation – General D1-76 There is a need for Clear The Air (178) No high-quality natural landscapes conserving high-quality Catherine Coroneos will be affected by the proposed natural landscape, (250) developments under the Concept ecological environment South Lantau Liaison Plan. Landscape areas identified and cultural heritage sites. Group (360) for preservation would be included No site is mentioned and Living Islands in the landscape conservation no specific references are Movement (378) proposals. made on how to conserve Friends of the Earth these high-quality natural HK (385) landscapes. D1-77 Lantau should be treasured Friends of the Earth Landscape areas identified for for its uniqueness and HK (385) preservation would be included in preserved for its natural the landscape conservation wonder and beauty. A proposals. detailed conservation plan should be drawn up. D1-78 There is no mention of Green Lantau Assoc. One of the planning principles for maintaining coherent (274) Lantau, as highlighted in the natural landscapes, natural Concept Plan, is to conserve the wild places, coastal vistas. cultural heritage of Lantau and The clear implication is to high-quality natural landscape. In narrow conservation to the formulation of the Concept species protection only. Plan, priority considerations have been given to preserve all natural landscape and areas with high quality landscape features and characters on Lantau. Areas with special landscape characters, such as the traditional fishing village in Tai O, the religious community in Ngong Ping, the historical rural township in Mui Wo, the natural stream valley in Tai Ho and the natural coastlines are all respected in the formulation of the Concept Plan.

Annex 4 – D1 p.113 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D1-79 Lantau is home of our HK Dolphinwatch Ltd. Noted. largest resource of natural (193) wonders which should be preserved. D1-80 All natural attributes on Chan Kam-wai (488) Areas of high landscape values Lantau, including common Pok Yuk-yin (489) identified for preservation would be woodland and tiny creeks, included in the landscape should be preserved. conservation proposals. D1-81 Findings of Study on Green Lantau Assoc. References have been made to Landscape Value Mapping (65) the Study on Landscape Value of Hong Kong, which rate Ruy Barretto S C Mapping of Hong Kong in almost all Lantau with (448) identifying the areas of high highest value, have not landscape value. been taken into account in the Concept Plan. D1-82 Attention should be drawn Friends of the Earth Relevant information, where to the Coastal Guide Series HK (385) appropriate, will be referred to. on Lantau Island, Ruy Barretto S C published by FoE(HK) in (448) 1997, which highlights the unique features of Lantau and further emphasises the importance of conservation on the island. D1-83 No reclamation should be Raymond Ip Wai-man Since the construction of the NLH taken place along the coast (75) and the Tung Chung new town, the to avoid impacts on the majority of the coastline on North visual quality of coastal Lantau is not natural. In the area. Concept Plan, reclamations are proposed north of the man-made coastline to meet different land use needs. There will not be disruption to natural coastlines. The waterfront of the future reclamations in North Lantau will be beautified to enhance its landscape and visual value and public access, by the provision of waterfront promenade and landscaping, etc. D1-84 Preservation of the natural ACE (ACE) The planning intention of South landscape and shorelines, Lantau is to preserve the existing in particular that of South rural and natural character. Lantau.

p.114 Annex 4 – D1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D1-85 Areas of Outstanding Business and Noted. Whether to designate Natural Beauty so Professionals Areas of Outstanding Natural designated either within or Federation of HK Beauty would be subject to further outside country park would (140) study. become available for a modest expenditure of public funds and be given particular planning attention, e.g. Sunset Peak and Fan Lau.

Landscape Conservation - Preservation of Coastlines, Shorelines, Beaches D1-86 Lantau is unique with its Nigel Easterbrook (11) Noted. The general intention is to natural heritage in Hong Jane Camens (533) protect the natural shoreline. Kong and South China. It is considered that all coastal and foreshore areas should be protected and preserved. Full access to the coastline should be maintained for public interest. D1-87 All beaches on Lantau Cecilie Gamst Berg Noted. Gasetted beaches are should be protected from (128) protected under the law. developments. D1-88 Shorelines that are Save Our Shorelines Noted. The general intention is to currently natural and (372) protect the natural shorelines. untouched should be Gavin Coates (399) protected in their current state. The principles of shoreline management set down in the SOS publication “Shorelines – Hong Kong’s Hidden Heritage” should be adhered to. The addition of access routes to shoreline areas might be encouraged but without major infrastructure additions. D1-89 The natural coastline of Alex Newbigging (57) Noted. South Lantau should remain natural with no man-made structures. D1-90 The stretch between Pui O Michael Maddess (93) Noted. and Cheung Sha is one of the most beautiful

Annex 4 – D1 p.115 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses coastlines in Hong Kong. This beautiful coastline should not be destroyed. D1-91 There are no initiatives to Green Lantau Assoc. Some of the natural coastlines are protect the remaining (274) protected under the statutory town natural coastline other than plans and country park the Marine Park Proposal designation. Measures to covering a limited area at enhance the protection of the Fan Lau. others will be considered.

Landscape Conservation - Religious Community D1-92 The Keung Shan area is Undisclosed (106) Noted. Conservation of areas of characterized with its religious heritage could be clustering of many temples, considered. nunneries and monasteries in the world. D1-93 Lantau is home of our HK Dolphinwatch Ltd. Agreed. See responses in D1-71. largest resource of spiritual (193) temples which should be preserved. D1-94 The existing development Keep Lantau Beautiful The natural landscape and areas in Ngong Ping should be Alliance (544) of ecological value in Ngong Ping capped, in order to will be conserved. It is also preserve what remains of intended to conserve the unique the tranquility and beauty ambience of the area and to blend of this unique religious in the new visitor uses with the setting. Initiatives should existing religious setting. The be forstered and relevant Outline Zoning Plan has encouraged to restore provided the relevant planning natural woodland, and guidance for the area. restore the tranquil setting of this religious setting. Landscape Conservation - Waterfront Promenade D1-95 Similar to the waterfront Miss Heung (19) The proposal will be considered by promenade provided at Lee Hak-yin (88) the Government in the planned Tsing Yi, the waterfront Feasibility Study for Remaining area from Tung Chung Pier Development in Tung Chung. to Tai Ho could also be developed as accessible landscaped waterfront area with scenic lookout, snack kiosk, alfresco, low-rise and low-density hotel, etc. D1-96 Existing waterfront area at Robert Ivanoff (28) See responses in D1-95. Tung Chung should be Mr. Fong (70) used for the benefit of all A Tung Chung Tung Chung residents as Resident (330) p.116 Annex 4 – D1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses well as visitors of local and overseas. Waterfront promenade to be provided for viewing the airport, planes and the future HZMB. Landscape Conservation - Gateway Corridor D1-97 It is proposed to have Lam Chui-kok (126) The detailed planting proposal is to seasonal planting, such as be considered. 櫻花樹, Delonix regia (影 樹), maple trees (紅楓樹), Prunus persica (桃樹) and Prunus mume ( 梅樹), in four rows along the roadside of NLH. D1-98 The erection of advertising Edward Nicol (228) The proposal will be further billboards along NLH considered by the Government. should be prohibited. The drive to and from the airport is a chance for visitors and residents to see the beautiful countryside and should not be spoiled.

Annex 4 – D1 p.117 D2. Sustainable Development

Background In order to assess the sustainability implications of the developments proposed in the Concept Plan, a preliminary sustainability assessment has been conducted by the Planning Department using the CASET (Computer Aided Sustainability Evaluation Tool).

Approach: The software tool of CASET is an Information Manager that helps identify potential issues at early planning stage. It is adopted for conducting the sustainability assessment and evaluating the sustainability implications of the proposals identified in the Concept Plan.

The preliminary sustainability implications under both the scenario of baseline situation without the proposals and the situation with the implementation of the proposals, have been assessed. Through answering questions and providing information about the proposals in the CASET test, a number of indicators covering environmental, social, economic, infrastructure and cultural aspects, which may be affected by the proposals, have been triggered for further evaluation.

Assessment Results The overall planning concept for Lantau is to focus major economic infrastructure and urban development in North Lantau to optimise the existing and planned transport links and infrastructures. The ecologically sensitive natural environment of Lantau will be protected whilst the potential of the rural Lantau will be maximised for sustainable recreational uses. The new proposals included in the Concept Plan adhere strictly to these planning principles. The findings of the sustainability assessment are summarised as follows:

Economic: The proposed logistics park and tourism and recreation facilities would provide investment opportunities to logistics and tourism sectors and contribute to a significant amount of fixed capital formation. The development of a logistics park and tourism facilities in Lantau would reinforce Hong Kong’s position as a regional tourism, transportation and logistics hub in Asia. A significant number of job opportunities would be created in the logistics and tourism sectors, contributing to keeping down the unemployment rate and income differential.

Social, Leisure and Cultural Vibrancy: A wide range of recreation facilities, including theme parks, entertainment and shopping outlets, walking trails, cycle tracks, watersports centres, museum and heritage trails would be provided. These proposals would provide a wide range of leisure, recreation and sports facilities for public enjoyment, and are conducive to enhancing our leisure and cultural vibrancy. The additional venues for social and family gathering would also enhance social cohesion and family solidarity. Outdoor activities could improve the physical and mental health of the public.

Biodiversity: Recreation developments in South Lantau may increase activities in ecologically sensitive areas and water bodies. However, it is expected that the impacts on marine and terrestrial eco-value would not be significant due to the relatively small development scale and the provision of suitable mitigation measures. On the other hand, the proposed Country Park extension and Marine Park covering a large portion of land and water body of Lantau, if implemented, could significantly enhance the protection of ecologically important and sensitive areas through proper management and have positive impacts on the conservation of terrestrial and marine habitats. The implementation of eco- and heritage trails and eco-tourism proposals could promote nature education in Hong Kong. In sum, the new proposals of the Concept Plan as a whole would boost biodiversity and the sustainable use of natural environment.

p.118 Annex 4 – D2 Environmental Quality: Implementation of the new proposals would inevitably cause some environmental pollutions in terms of air, noise and waste during both construction and operation. Nevertheless, most of the proposals are distant from sensitive receivers and away from ecologically sensitive areas. Suitable mitigation measures could also be devised for the proposals. Therefore, the residual environment impacts are expected to be within acceptable ranges. The new proposals are subject to further detailed feasibility studies, which would include Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) and environmental assessments as appropriate. Cumulative impacts arising from concurrent projects would also be taken into account in the study process.

Reclamations for new proposals in North Lantau may attract objections from public. The possible reclamation extents are similar to the reclamation limits examined in previous feasibility studies. Results of the hydrodynamic assessment confirmed that the proposed reclamation would not have adverse water quality and ecological impacts. The new proposals involving reclamations are subject to further detailed feasibility studies and EIAs, which should cover possible impact on Chinese White Dolphin. The extents for reclamations would have to be well justified and minimised.

Other Issues: There might be other issues arising from the Concept Plan, including capacity of transport infrastructure, possible development pressure in South Lantau and social impacts on local community as well as the overall cumulative impacts arising from all development proposals under planning in Lantau. These issues should also be addressed in future studies.

Conclusion: The preliminary sustainability assessment shows that the proposals in the Concept Plan should contribute positively to the economic development of Hong Kong, in particular reinforcing our position as a regional tourism, transportation and logistics hub. There will be economic benefits, including the creation of employment, investment and local business opportunities. The proposals, providing more leisure, recreation and sports outlets for public enjoyment, are conducive to the sustainability principle of enhancing our leisure and cultural vibrancy. With due emphasis given to the protection of the natural habitats, the proposals will help maintain the rich bio-diversity in Hong Kong.

The preliminary sustainability assessment also identifies potential issues like environmental impacts, capacity of transport infrastructure, proposed reclamations, possible development pressure on South Lantau, social impacts on local community as well as the overall cumulative impacts arising from all development projects under planning in Lantau. Further sustainability assessments will be conducted when Government draws up the concrete details of the Concept Plan and undertakes further feasibility studies on the development projects selected for implementation, taking into account the cumulative impacts and comments received in the public consultation.

Key Issues Some commenters enquired if any sustainability assessment has been conducted. Some opined that there was a lack of details for determining the sustainability of the proposals and that such details should be available to the public.

The Way Forward A preliminary sustainability assessment has been conducted in accordance with established sustainability principles adopted by the Government using the CASET. Copy of preliminary sustainability assessment with more detailed analysis has been and will be made available on request. A revised sustainability assessment will be conducted for the revised Concept Plan.

Annex 4 – D2 p.119 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D2-1 It is doubted if any Green Power (3) A preliminary sustainability sustainability assessment assessment has been conducted has been conducted to as stated in the Consultation assess the environmental, Digest and detailed in the economic and social Background paragraphs. impacts brought about by all Further sustainability the proposed economic and assessments will be conducted infrastructure development when Government draws up the in Lantau. concrete details of the Concept Plan and undertakes further feasibility studies on the development projects to be taken forward, taking into account the cumulative impacts and comments received in the public consultation. D2-2 The Task Force should A CMPB Member See responses in D2-1. conduct sustainability (CMPB) assessment before it puts forward the planning proposals. D2-3 The Concept Plan would Earthcare (282) See responses in D2-1. affect the quality of life of the local community, most Hong Kong people, all living things on the island and surrounding areas. The environmental problem caused by the proposals would affect Hong Kong. D2-4 There is a lack of details for Living Islands A preliminary sustainability supporting/justifying the Movement (378) assessment with regard to sustainability of the Nick Shaw (263) various relevant sustainability proposed developments in Dr Martin Williams principles including the economic, the Concept Plan. (352) social and environmental aspects Kam Ho (395) has been conducted for the proposed developments in the Concept Plan.

Further sustainability assessments will be conducted when Government draws up the concrete details of the Concept Plan and undertakes further feasibility studies on the development projects to be taken forward, taking into account the cumulative impacts and

p.120 Annex 4 – D2 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses comments received in the public consultation. D2-5 The details of the Dr Glenn Frommer Copy of the preliminary sustainability assessment (86) sustainability assessment with should be made public. Business Environment more details on the analysis is Copy of the assessment and Council Ltd. (383) available upon request. The related standards/criteria Friends of the Earth Planning Department could be are requested. HK (385) contacted for details. Kam Ho (395) Ruy Barretto S C (448) Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden Corp. (449) D2-6 It is doubted how the A TPB member (TPB) As with the established procedure sustainability assessment for major public projects, the was conducted and whether preliminary sustainability the details of the assessment for the Concept Plan assessment could be was conducted using the CASET published. There was software tool. The CASET tool concern that the proposals allows overall sustainability on Lantau were taken out of assessment of a given proposal the context of broader against the territory-wide development, without fully baseline. Copy of the addressing the overall preliminary sustainability impact and long-term assessment with more details on implications on territorial the analysis is available upon development. request. D2-7 The sustainability Green Power (440) As with the established procedure assessment is not for major public projects, the comprehensive to include all preliminary sustainability the recent development assessment for the Concept Plan proposals in Lantau such as was conducted using the CASET the container terminal 10, software tool. As all of the liquefied natural gas development proposals are in terminal at Soko Islands. conceptual stage with no The assessment results in concrete development details, the the report is presented in a assessment findings were largely vague manner such as qualitative in nature. using phrases like “to some increase”, “slightly The Northwest Lantau Option for increase”, “not significant”, Container Terminal 10 (CT10) “acceptable” etc. and the and liquefied natural gas (LNG) public can hardly know the terminal at Soko Islands are not genuine impacts from the included in the assessment as proposed development in there is no decision on these Lantau. More concrete projects and they are not part of information on whether or the Concept Plan.

Annex 4 – D2 p.121 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses how such form of Further sustainability development is suitable and assessments will be conducted sustainable for Lantau when Government draws up the should be revealed. concrete details of the Concept Furthermore, how the social, Plan and undertakes further economic and feasibility studies on the environmental needs for development projects to be taken both present and future forward, taking into account the generations could be met cumulative impacts and under the concept plan in a comments received in the public quantitative in addition to a consultation. qualitative way should be demonstrated. Information for supporting the proposed developments and facilities should be disclosed to the public for early discussion and consultation. D2-8 Many facilities proposed in Conservancy Assoc. See responses in D2-1. the concept plan have not (318) (444) passed any environmental WWF HK (501) impact assessment or Ulrika Hung (486) sustainability review, neither Cyrus Chan (487) have there been any J Green (406) assessment of the carrying Joint Statement on capacity of the affected Sustainable area. Development for Lantau (541) D2-9 There is no solid evidence to Dr Martin Williams In order to assess the prove that a balanced and (166) sustainability implications of the sustainable planning developments proposed in the approach has been adopted Concept Plan, a preliminary integrating both sustainability assessment has development and been conducted using the CASET conservation needs. system.

See Background paragraphs. D2-10 The principle of sustainable Raymond Chan (353) Noted. development should be Betty Ho of CA (PCF) upheld to foster economic growth while preserving the quality of the environment for future generation. D2-11 Sustainable initiatives Living Islands Noted. should be introduced to Movement (378) improve Hong Kong’s economic well-being and in particular initiatives which p.122 Annex 4 – D2 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses improve the well-being of the island communities. D2-12 Air quality and sustainable Save Our Shorelines Noted. development be the highest (372) priority. Gavin Coates (399) D2-13 The Concept Plan can A Citizen (148) Noted. achieve the sustainable development principle and balance economic, environment and social needs. D2-14 Sustainable development P F Lih et al. (384) Noted. The objective of the needs to consider our future Concept Plan is to provide an generation. Leave the green overall planning framework to Lantau for us and our future ensure a balanced and generations. coordinated approach for the future development of Lantau. It aims at addressing the economic, social and environmental needs in accordance with the principle of sustainable development. D2-15 The Concept Plan is not Green Power (440) See responses in D2-14. sustainable. It would induce Dr Martin Williams too much damage to the (166) natural environment, far too B To (184) little of conservation, and there is no clear direction of the long-term sustainable development for Lantau and HKSAR. D2-16 Development proposals in Green Lantau Assoc. See responses in D2-14. the Concept Plan could not (65) be regarded as sustainable for lacking of a conservation strategy. D2-17 The Concept Plan claimed Carmen Lam (325) See responses in D2-14. that the planning vision is to May Pong (335) promote sustainable Aris Chan (340) development, yet with all those announced and those proposed-but-not-yet-includ ed projects, one can see that the Lantau Island will sooner or later become another developed area with all the green area being spoiled.

Annex 4 – D2 p.123 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D2-18 The Concept Plan for Living Islands According to 1999 Policy Lantau should embrace the Movement (42) Address, sustainable true meaning of “sustainable (378) development for Hong Kong development”, as means: enunciated by the Sustainable Development - finding ways to increase Council, which looks beyond prosperity and improve the the monetary aspects. quality of life while reducing overall pollution and waste;

- meeting our own needs and aspirations without doing damage to the prospects of future generations; and

- reducing the environmental burden we put on our neighbours and helping to preserve common resources.

The concept of sustainable development requires full integration of the needs for economic and social development as well as to conserve the environment.

The objective of the Concept Plan is to provide an overall planning framework to ensure a balanced and coordinated approach for the future development of Lantau. It aims at addressing the economic, social and environmental needs in accordance with the principle of sustainable development. D2-19 There are grave concerns Green Power (3) See responses in D2-1 about the long-term impacts on Lantau under the current “piece-meal” and “super fast-track” development approach and whether the environmental quality and sustainability of Lantau will be compromised. D2-20 Sustainable development HK Discovery (227) See responses in D2-1. contains three major elements including The Task Force has actively environment, economic and involved different stakeholders, p.124 Annex 4 – D2 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses social. Public participation including the relevant statutory and comment are needed, if advisory bodes, stakeholders in the Government is the relevant sectors, professional determined to satisfy all the institutes, environmental concern people. The Concept Plan groups, the locals and the general has not yet considered all public throughout the consultation the requirements and exercise. The views and comments from the many suggestions collected will be different stakeholders. A carefully analysed and taken into clear concept and complete account where appropriate in framework is required if the revising the Concept Plan. The Government want to Task Force will continue to achieve sustainable engage the community in development. planning the future development of Lantau. D2-21 The Concept Plan lacks a Earthcare (282) See response in D2-18. clear direction and understanding of important concepts for sustainable development for Lantau and Hong Kong Island except adding some recreation facilities and public works. D2-22 The Government’s definition Dr Martin Williams See responses in D2-18. of sustainable development (352) places strong emphasis on “future generations”. However, future generations are not mentioned in the plan. The plan seems to equate “sustainable development” with “development”. The actual meaning of “sustainable” is simply omitted. D2-23 More work should be done Business Environment The Concept Plan has followed in the broader context Council Ltd. (383) the principle of achieving looking at the development sustainable development by needs in Hong Kong before balancing social, environmental driving forward with and economic needs of Hong development plans for Kong, which is also the Lantau Island. In the overarching principle adopted by absence of a strategy for the Hong Kong 2030: Planning sustainable development in Vision and Strategy (HK2030 Hong Kong, each project Study). Apart from conserving must be presented in the the beautiful countryside, the context of its strategic role contribution that Lantau could for the economy of Hong make in logistics and tourism

Annex 4 – D2 p.125 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Kong. The Sustainable developments to enhance the Tourism Task Force economic competitiveness and established by the Council is improving the cross-boundary keen to engage in an transport connection was on-going basis in the recognised in the HK2030 Study. planning of sustainable The proposal for a modern development on Lantau logistics park was included in the Island. Chief Executive’s 2003 Policy Address.

The South West New Territories Recommended Development Strategy (SWNT RDS) endorsed by Government in 2001 has been taken as a basis in drawing up the Concept Plan. This overall direction is adopted for the Concept Plan. The planning themes for Lantau set out in the SWNT RDS include amongst others a tourism and recreation hub in North East Lantau and an urban development area along the north shore. D2-24 The Concept Plan is a plan Friends of the Earth See responses in D2-1 and for development, but HK (385) D2-18. whether this is sustainable development is to be seriously questioned. The planning principles and broad land use pattern appear to be predominately driven by commercial prospects. The importance of economic growth is not denied. It brings with it many social advantages, such as new jobs and improved standards of living, in addition to commercial gains. However, it also brings with it increased levels of pollution, the destruction of natural coastlines and vegetation and the wasteful use of resources unless it is balanced with effective conservation and planning.

p.126 Annex 4 – D2 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D2-25 The Concept Plan does not HK Democratic See responses in D2-1. acknowledge the Foundation (442) incompatibility of the Moreover, developments selected proposed developments to be taken forward will be subject with the principle of to further studies to establish the sustainability. The feasibility including the proposed economic environmental acceptability. infrastructure would have negative impact on the environment and natural beauty of Lantau. The adverse environmental impact would tend to detract from the tourism and leisure potential of Lantau. Some of the proposed tourism and leisure facilities are of an intrusive nature involving large-scale physical infrastructure and maximal impact on the natural landscape. D2-26 There is no real Ruy Barretto S C See responses in D2-18. sustainability policy in place (448) in Hong Kong. Hong Kong has not become a party to any of the main international instruments such as the Convention on Biological Diversity. There is thus no official Biodiversity Action Plan for Hong Kong. The Concept Plan is simply the conventional idea of development in the minds of a few persons in Government, with reserves for even more future development, which are claimed as being sustainable. There is no proper commitment to genuine sustainable development in Hong Kong.

Annex 4 – D2 p.127 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D2-27 There are equal roles of Kadoorie Farm & See responses in D2-18. conservation, environment, Botanic Garden social and economic in (449) The Concept Plan is to ensure a sustainable development. balanced and coordinated It appears that the Concept approach to the future Plan tends to promote development of Lantau. development at the expense Conservation is a priority of conservation of natural consideration and large area has heritage and in particular at been protected for conservation the expense of ecology and and sustainable recreational and landscape. It fails to visitor uses. understand the key concepts of sustainable development as laid out in the Rio Declaration and the Johannesburg Declamation on Sustainable Development. D2-28 It fails to secure sustainable Living Islands See response in D2-18. conservation objectives Movement (378) articulated in recent public planning studies. D2-29 The Concept Plan for WWF HK (501) See responses in D2-23. Lantau should be fully integrated with other Moreover, developments selected on-going Government’s to be taken forward will be subject planning studies while each to further studies to establish the development proposal feasibility including environmental should have justifiable acceptability. All designated needs and should adhere to projects under the EIA Ordinance the principles of sustainable will have to go through the development with statutory EIA procedures. comprehensive Cumulative impacts arising from environmental assessment all relevant projects will be taken and cumulative impact into account in the study process assessment. as required under the EIA Ordinance.

p.128 Annex 4 – D2 D3. Strategic Environmental Assessment

Background The proposals in the Concept Plan are conceptual in nature, a Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) has not been undertaken. A preliminary sustainability assessment has been conducted for proposed developments in the Concept Plan. The preliminary sustainability assessment also identifies potential issues like environmental impacts, capacity of transport infrastructure, proposed reclamations, possible development pressure on South Lantau, social impacts on local community as well as the overall cumulative impacts arising from all development projects under planning in Lantau. The proposals to be selected for implementation will be subject to further detailed studies to establish their feasibility including environmental acceptability. Possible environmental impacts and cumulative impacts of relevant projects will be studied in the Environmental Impact Assessments (EIAs) required for designated projects pursuant to the EIA Ordinance procedures and requirements.

Key Issue Some commenters raised concern that a full SEA should be undertaken with a view to assess cumulative environmental impacts.

The Way Forward A SEA for the on-going Hong Kong 2030: Planning Vision and Strategy (HK 2030 Study) will be conducted for the whole territory taking into account major infrastructure and development proposals in Lantau. This could give a comprehensive picture on the overall cumulative impacts. All designated projects under the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Ordinance will have to go through the statutory EIA procedures. Cumulative impacts arising from all relevant projects will be taken into account in the study process as required under the EIA Ordinance. There should not be a question of overlooking the cumulative impacts.

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D3-1 It is doubted if any SEA had Green Power (3) As the Concept Plan is been undertaken to address conceptual in nature, SEA has not the total and cumulative been conducted. Nevertheless, impacts of all proposed and the possible environmental committed projects in impacts have been identified by Lantau. making reference to relevant previous feasibility studies and in the framework of CASET in doing the Preliminary sustainability ssessment (see Section D2). Projects selected to be taken forward will be subject to further detailed studies to establish their feasibility including environmental acceptability. All designated projects under the EIA Ordinance will have to go through the statutory EIA procedures. Cumulative impacts of all relevant projects will be taken into account

Annex 4 – D3 p.129 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses in the study process as required in the EIA Ordinance. D3-2 A full SEA with a view to Dr Glenn Frommer A SEA for the on-going HK 2030 assess cumulative (86) Study will be conducted for the environmental impacts and Green Power (440) territory taking into account major considering the Lau Tai-yin (451) infrastructure and development developments in an overall WWF HK (501) proposals in Lantau. This could context should be A TSG Member (TSG) give a comprehensive picture on conducted. ACE (ACE) the overall cumulative impact. Further detailed feasibility studies will be carried out for the projects selected to be taken forward. The feasibility studies will include EIAs and cumulative impacts arising from relevant projects will be taken into account in the EIAs pursuant to the EIA Ordinance procedures and requirements. D3-3 SEA should be separately Kevin Manuel (376) No decision has been made on provided for core projects the location of Container Terminal such as logistics park and 10 (CT10). As recommended in Container Terminal 10. the Hong Kong Port 2020 – Master Plan (HKP2020 Study), an ecology study on the Northwest Lantau site will be conducted to further assess its environmental suitability. The Government will review the port expansion options when more data are available. When a preferred site is identified, a detailed feasibility study and EIA will be conducted to fulfill the various requirements.

The proposed Lantau Logistics Park (LLP) at Siu Ho Wan is a designated project under the EIA Ordinance. A detailed feasibility study and EIA for the project is being conducted in accordance with the procedures stipulated under the EIA Ordinance. The public will be consulted on the EIA study report.

p.130 Annex 4 – D3 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D3-4 The whole concept plan is Charles Frew (48) See responses in D3-1 and D3-2. completely piecemeal without any consideration towards cumulative impacts on Lantau or Hong Kong D3-5 It is doubted if the Undisclosed (59) See responses in D3-1. environmental impacts caused by all proposed developments, including impacts arising during both the construction period and operation period, have been taken into account in the formulation of the concept Plan. D3-6 There are concerns over the Mike Kilbum of KFBG See responses in D3-1 and D3-2. cumulative environmental (ECG) impacts of the proposals. Amy Yung Wing-sheung (ACRC) D3-7 In planning the future Cheung Chun-wah See responses in D3-1. development of Lantau, the (30) Government should carefully consider whether there would be insurmountable environmental impacts. D3-8 The Legislative Council A C for SD Member (C See responses in D3-1. received frequent complaints for SD) from the general public with regard to the environmental implications of new development plans in general. D3-9 Any development on Lantau Dr Thomas Jefferson Noted. should only be done after a (76) thorough consideration of the See responses in D3-1 and D3-2. potential impacts on the population of marine habitats. In particular, damage to the marine environment must be minimised. Every attempt should be made to reduce any impacts to insignificant levels. Contamination of the marine environment must be avoided at all costs.

Annex 4 – D3 p.131 D4. Planned Population and Employment Opportunities

Background The Concept Plan aims to promote sustainable development of Lantau by balancing development and conservation needs. The total population is planned at 267,000. The strategic growth of Lantau is targeted at North Lantau New Town with a planned population of 220,000. The existing and committed developments in the new town will lead to a population level of about 100,000. The planned additional population is to provide for a more viable scale of the new town to support the major infrastructure and community facilities. While strategic population growth is anticipated for the North Lantau New Town, planning for South Lantau aims mainly to preserve its rural and natural character, improve its recreation potential and enhance the local economy.

With the promotion of tourism and other economic infrastructure proposals, it is expected that the employment, investment and business opportunities could be substantially enhanced.

Key Issues There were many queries on the population increase in the rural Lantau while some were for North Lantau New Town. Some enquired on the future employment opportunities in Lantau.

The population figures used in the Concept Plan were based on the 2003-based Working Group on Population Distribution projection results. The planned population was calculated basing on the population capacity of the existing living quarters, all planned and committed residential developments and the long-term Small House demand where appropriate.

The Way Forward The existing, committed and planned population levels have been explained. The Concept Plan has only proposed major population increase in the new town. For the rural areas, other than population growth due to existing and already planned developments, no additional population growth is proposed in the Concept Plan.

For employment, with the airport, planned tourism facilities and the economic infrastructure proposals, there will be an increase in the number and diversity of employment opportunities in Lantau.

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses On Lantau D4-1 The population target Chui Pui-man (ACRC) Our planning vision is to promote proposed under the Concept sustainable development of Plan is too low and cannot Lantau by balancing development help induce interactive and conservation needs. The development of the local strategic population growth of economy. It is hoped that Lantau is targeted at 267,000. the population can be Further increase in population is increased by three times, for not envisaged at this stage and example, the population of should be subject to further study Mui Wo to be increased from with due regard to the planning 7,000 to about 20,000. concept and transport and infrastructure constraints, etc.

p.132 Annex 4 – D4 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D4-2 Lantau Island should be Eom (85) See responses in D4-1. developed into better living environment with planned facilities on community capable to house at least 1 million Hong Kong citizens so that both Hong Kong Island and Kowloon will not be so crowded. D4-3 Figures in the consultation Conservancy Assoc. Except for North Lantau New paper show a dramatic (318) Town where strategic population growth in the population of growth will be anticipated, the Lantau from 88,000 in mid Concept Plan has not proposed 2004 to 267,000 in the near to increase the planned future. The population of population in rural areas. The Tai O is expected to be more population increase in rural areas than double. In Tung reflects the capacities of existing Chung, the population size and already planned will increase more than 3 developments. In all cases, times. This is substantial adequate infrastructure facilities growth, however, the would be planned to cope with Concept Plan does not the anticipated growth in mention the impact and any population and visitors, including measures taken to deal with sewerage master plan and this. The expected infrastructure upgrading population growth will have proposals. much pressure on the resources and the Government should inform the public and provide clear plans to meet the needs of the increased population. D4-4 In drawing the plan for A TPB Member (TPB) Noted. The North Lantau New Lantau, care should be Town is comprehensively planned taken to avoid over to achieve good urban design, concentration of population including the adoption of different as in other new towns in the development intensities and territory. building height bands, an integrated open space system, breezeway corridors, waterfront promenade, landscape buffers, etc. In sum, there should not be over-concentration of population in the new town.

On Tung Chung and North Lantau D4-5 How the population target of Mr. Chan, Tung Chung The population of Tung Chung is 220,000 for North Lantau resident (TC) about 61,000 at present and will New Town would be reach about 100,000 with all the

Annex 4 – D4 p.133 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses achieved. existing formed and vacant land developed. With future population intake for the remaining development planned of the North Lantau New Town in Tung Chung West and Tung Chung East, the population is anticipated to reach 220,000 subject to feasibility study.

The planned population of the whole North Lantau New Town has already been reduced from 320,000 to about 220,000 as the Siu Ho Wan area has been designated for the development of the Lantau Logistics Park. Land is reserved for a variety of uses including residential and community facilities. 220,000 is an optimum scale of the new town to support the major community and commercial facilities, a mix of uses and employments, and the major transport services. D4-6 Why boost up the population A Participant (REDA) See responses in D4-5. of Tung Chung to 220,000. D4-7 To develop Tsing Chau Tsai Chan Chi-wai (155) The steep topography of Tsing East as a residential area so Chau Tsai is not conducive to the as to avoid over development of residential areas. concentration of population in Tung Chung.

On Southern Part of Lantau D4-8 The report says that 88,000 Serge Berthier (235) The population figure used in the people live on the island, out Concept Plan is based on the of which 70% are in Tung 2003-based Working Group on Chung. That leaves about Population Distribution projection 26,000 people in the South. results. The 30% of the total Those numbers are population outside Tung Chung under-estimated. include those in Discovery Bay, Mui Wo, South Lantau, Tai Po and the rural areas. D4-9 Object to the planned Catherine Coroneos Planning for South Lantau aims to population of 6,400 for (250) preserve its rural and sub-urban South Lantau as it character. No new residential contradicts the comment developments are proposed in

p.134 Annex 4 – D4 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses “(g) to allow limited growth South Lantau. The planned of the existing rural and population for South Lantau is sub-urban clusters at Mui only to reflect the natural increase Wo, South Lantau and in population upon completion of Discovery Bay to preserve the remaining developments on the character of the land already reserved for surrounding environment low-density residential and Small and to avoid overtaxing the House developments within the infrastructure”. At a existing “Residential (Group C)” population of 6,400, the (“R(C)”), “Residential (Group D)” character of the (“R(D)”)and “Village Type environment will be Development” (“V”) zones. destroyed, not preserved. D4-10 The plan indicates a Martin Williams (191) See responses in D4-9. significant increase in population in the rural south of Lantau, without indicating where to build the new homes. D4-11 Given the significant Clive Noffke of GLA See responses in D4-9. increase in the projected (LCF) population levels for South Lantau, whether there would be further residential developments in South Lantau. D4-12 The Concept Plan proposals Michael (80) A comprehensively planned new may attract some tourists, town has been planned in Tung but difficult to attract people Chung and other low-density to reside on Lantau. developments have been planned in Discovery Bay, South Lantau and other parts of Lantau to tie in with the surrounding natural character. A mix of different housing opportunities is available to suit different needs and demand. D4-13 The population of Mui Wo is Green Lantau Assoc. Planning for Mui Wo, South projected to increase from (274) Lantau and Tai O seeks mainly to 4,700 to 7,600, South preserve the rural character and Lantau from 2,800 to 6,400, natural landscape, to improve the Tai O from 2,700 to 6,700 recreation potential and to and other rural parts from enhance the local economy. No 500 to 1,200. The total new residential developments are figures are in effect a proposed for these areas under doubling from 10,900 to the Concept Plan. The planned 21,900. This is a massive population was calculated on the and unexplained increase in basis of the population capacity of

Annex 4 – D4 p.135 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses communities that are the existing living quarters, all stagnant or in decline. planned and committed residential developments and the long-term Small House demand. The planned population will be reached upon completion of the remaining developments on land already reserved for low-density residential and Small House developments in these areas. D4-14 Population projections for Living Islands See responses in D4-13. the rural communities on Movement (42) South Lantau show a projected doubling thereof, notwithstanding that these have been static or in decline. No explanation is provided for these projections, apart from “natural growth”. D4-15 How the planned population Chan Shui-ming, Tai O See responses in D4-13. for Tai O and South Lantau Residents’ Rights was determined, as there Concern Group are no supporting facilities to (LCF) cater for the population increase. D4-16 How to achieve the Lau Hak-wing, New See responses in D4-13. population target of 6,700 in Territories Assoc. of Tai O. Societies – Tai O The planned population for Tai O Branch Office was an estimate based on the (TORC) capacity approach, and has included the living quarters in Lung Tin Estate, Lung Hin Court and the recognised villages of Tai O, as well as the long-term Small House demand. D4-17 Population of Tai O was Lou Cheuk-wing See responses in D4-13 and declining due to the loss of (ACRC) (TORC) D4-16. job opportunities and (HYK) inaccessibility. The consultation document did not mention how and when to increase the Tai O population from 2,700 to 6,700.

p.136 Annex 4 – D4 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D4-18 Develop Mui Wo as a Lantau AC (365) Noted. Mui Wo is at present a low-density residential area low-density residential area. to accommodate more Additional population intake population. would be subject to further study. On Methodology D4-19 The population distribution South Lantau Liaison The planned population for Mui is large with clusters in Group (360) Wo and South Lantau used in the Silvermine Bay, Discovery Concept Plan was calculated on Bay, Tung Chung and Tai O. the basis of the population The rest of Lantau residents capacity of the existing living are living in the rural areas. quarters, all planned and Different department committed residential publications indicate developments and the long-term different estimates or results Small House demand. It is only of the existing figures. to reflect the natural increase in population upon completion of the As indicated in the Concept remaining developments on land Plan, the population in Mui already reserved for low-density Wo would be doubled and residential and Small House the Concept Plan has not developments within the existing provided any residential “R(C)”, “R(D)” and “V” zones in development project ideas the concerned areas. for South Lantau and Silvermine Bay. D4-20 The total population of HKIA (445) The planned population was Lantau is expected to reach calculated on the basis of the 267,000 by year 2020. planned new town population, the There is no indication of population capacity of the existing whether such population living quarters, all planned and shall refer to the fixed committed residential indigenous Lantau residents developments and the long-term only, or if the following Small House demand in the factors have been taken into suburban and rural areas. consideration: The planned population includes 1. commuting working both usual and mobile residents population brought about as well as visitors residing in by the planned Logistics hotels in the Islands District. It Park and other servicing does not include working industries; population.

2. mobile population fluxes brought about by the tourist attractions; and

3. seasonal factor on the mobile population fluxes.

Annex 4 – D4 p.137 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D4-21 Assessment has not been Lantau Island See responses in D4-20. made on mobile population Residents’ Assoc. (especially tourists) and its (386) impact on the environment. Relevant statistics would be useful to facilitate formulation of strategic development. On Employment Opportunities D4-22 To make good use of the Leung Siu-tong (IDC) The Concept Plan seeks to potential of the current promote economic development 61,000 Tung Chung without affecting the residents’ population and provide way of living unduly. The suitable employment proposals also aim to provide opportunities. more diversified employment and business opportunities and to boost the local economy.

The airport island provides a large number of employment opportunities. Job opportunities in Lantau has been further increased with the opening of the Hong Kong Disneyland. The new economic infrastructure and other development/tourism proposals under the Concept Plan would further create employment opportunities for the local population.

The employment opportunities that could be created by various economic, tourism and recreation developments in Lantau would include about 45,000 jobs in the airport (which would increase to 90,000 upon full development of the airport), and about 10,000 in Lantau Logistics Park and others in the tourism facilities in Lantau. Also, the Hong Kong Disneyland project would create about 36,000 direct and indirect jobs in Hong Kong over a 20-year period. The recreation developments in South Lantau, complemented by other scenic spots and nature-based countryside p.138 Annex 4 – D4 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses attractions would attract tourist patronage and help revitalise the local economy and improve employment opportunities. D4-23 If future development points Lee Ching-yi (300) See responses in D4-22. to North Lantau or the Lantau, it is expected that considerable employment opportunities would be provided for the residents of the North West New Territories in future. D4-24 Although the Concept Plan Kwong Loi-hing See responses in D4-22. reflects the Government’s (TWDC) wish to bring about economic benefits and employment opportunities to the community and to revive the local economy, the proposal is not considered to be effective in improving the local business opportunities. Interested to know if the Government has done assessments of any kind in this aspect. D4-25 No proposal has been put Cheung Man-kuen See responses in D4-22. forward to address the need (367) of the current 88,000 Tai O Residents’ population of the Lantau Rights Concern Island, and for the Group (380) sustainable development of HK Christian Services the local community. (485) D4-26 It is doubtful if sufficient Friends of Tai Long See responses in D4-22. employment opportunities Wan (209) could be provided for a population target of 220,000, given job opportunities in the area are mainly generated from the service sector associated with the airport and the Hong Kong Disneyland.

Annex 4 – D4 p.139 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D4-27 The population plan and A C for SD Member (C See responses in D4-22. proposed supporting for SD) infrastructure provision do not adequately reflect the presumed increase in employment opportunities and the geographical distribution of potential new jobs on the island. There should be more consideration of people-based issues in the Concept Plan, and the timely provision of community support facilities is essential if further development on Lantau is to be sustainable from social angle. D4-28 There is very little A TPB Member (TPB) See responses in D4-22. information on how the proposals would benefit the local community. D4-29 How many people live and A Participant See responses in D4-22. work in Lantau? (HKGCC) D4-30 Creation of more local jobs. South Lantau Liaison See Background paragraphs and Group (360) responses in D4-22.

p.140 Annex 4 – D4 D5. North Lantau New Town

Background In October 1989, as part of the Port and Airport Development Strategy, the Government decided to develop a new town at North Lantau as a supporting community for the new international airport. The North Lantau Development Study, completed in 1992, recommended that Tung Chung and Tai Ho be developed by phases into a new town with a population up to 260,000. Phases 1 and 2 were targeted for completion in mid 1997 and 2002 respectively.

In mid 1996, the Planning Department completed the Territorial Development Strategy Review which identified Tung Chung and Tai Ho as one of the strategic growth areas to meet the territorial housing demand in the medium to long term. In November 1996, the Government endorsed in principle the increase of the population target for Tung Chung and Tai Ho to 320,000.

The feasibility of achieving the increase in population target was investigated in the Comprehensive Feasibility Study for the Remaining Development in Tung Chung and Tai Ho undertaken by the then Territory Development Department. The study, substantially completed at the end of 1999, recommended a population target for the full development at 320,000.

In May 2000, the Legislative Council agreed that Phase 3A of the new town should proceed. Phase 3A was formed in 2004. Subsequently, there are changing planning circumstances including the need for new economic and transport infrastructure in North Lantau, having impact on the new town development. As such, the remaining development will be subject to replanning. The Civil Engineering and Development Department plans to commission a Feasibility Study for Remaining Development in Tung Chung, including an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) to comply with the requirements of the EIA Ordinance, Town Planning Ordinance and other statutory requirements. The detailed planning, urban design, land uses, layout, landscaping, possible environmental impacts, transport and infrastructure requirements will be examined in the feasibility study and EIA.

Up to now, upon the full development of the planned residential uses on the land already formed for the new town (i.e. Phases 1, 2, 3A), Tung Chung will accommodate a population of about 100,000.

In the Concept Plan, Tung Chung is to remain a comprehensive planned new town with adequate community facilities and regional facilities serving the whole of Lantau, such as regional hospital. The population target for the new town is reduced form 320,000 to 220,000. While keeping the existing and committed developments in Tung Chung Central intact, the new town extension would focus on Tung Chung West and East. It is important that the new town should achieve an optimum population size with the necessary transport, community and commercial facilities and services.

Key Issues Many commenters urged the speeding up of the new town development so as to expedite the provision of adequate community and regional facilities serving the whole Lantau. Others were concerned about the air quality in Tung Chung and the potential environmental impacts relating to the new town extension.

The key issues raised are: (a) need for further development of the new town; (b) provision of community and regional facilities;

Annex 4 – D5 p.141 (c) population target; (d) job opportunities for Tung Chung residents; (e) land use and urban design issues including development density, more tourism and recreational uses, public housing development, waterfront promenade, etc; (f) concern on air quality; and (g) concern on reclamation, particularly the reclamation at Tung Chung Bay.

The Way Forward On the air quality in Tung Chung, the annual average air pollution index (API) of Tung Chung is comparable to other new towns such as Sha Tin, and better than those of the urban areas such as Tsuen Wan and Kwai Chung. The occasional increase in ozone level over Tung Chung is not caused by pollutants originating from Tung Chung or the neighbouring areas, but arises from the photochemical reactions over the entire Pearl River Delta (PRD) region.

Cutting emissions from the entire PRD region is the only way to improve the air quality in Tung Chung. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government and the Guangdong Provincial Government reached a consensus in April 2002 to reduce by 2010, on a best endeavour basis, the regional emissions of four major pollutants by 20% to 55%, using 1997 as the base year. The two governments jointly drew up the PRD Regional Air Quality Management Plan in December 2003. The PRD Air Quality Management and Monitoring Special Panel has also been set up under the Hong Kong/Guangdong Joint Working Group on Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection to follow up on the tasks under the Management Plan.

The environmental issues, proposed reclamation and detailed land uses relating to the further development of Tung Chung will be studied in the planned Feasibility Study for Remaining Development in Tung Chung, which includes an EIA. The various key issues will be examined in the study.

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Further Development of the North Lantau New Town D5-1 There should be further Islands DC (491) Noted. development of Tung HK Islands District Chung West as soon as Assoc. (321) possible. There is a need Assoc. of Engineering for Tung Chung to remain a Professionals in comprehensively planned Soc. Ltd. (298) new town for 220,000, with 50 Teachers from adequate community and Tung Chung (428) regional facilities serving 183 Residents of Yat the whole Lantau, such as a Tung Estate (437) regional hospital, schools, MTR line extensions, extension of the existing sewerage disposal systems and government services. D5-2 The development of more DAB-Islands Branch The Government is expediting the community halls, social and Office (429) provision of community facilities, recreation facilities, a Joint Office of 5 Sham for instance the indoor recreation p.142 Annex 4 – D5 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses hospital and a major sports Shui Po DC centre cum community hall in Tung ground. The development Members & HK Chung Area 17. programmes should be Ching Fai Assoc. expedited. Ltd. (331) The Government fully understands Leung Siu-tong, North Lantau residents’ concern Islands DC Member over the lack of a hospital in the (436) district. The general planning Islands DC (491) standard is for an acute hospital to Joseph Sanchez Uy be provided when the population of (9) a district reaches 200,000 people. Undisclosed (15) That said, in view of the unique Undisclosed (54) circumstances of North Lantau, the Lam Chui-kok (126) Government has given special Lantau Post (90) consideration to the case and has Green Lantau Assoc. already embarked on preliminary (274) planning for North Lantau Hospital. Samuel Chan (208) HK Islands District Health, Welfare and Food Assoc. (321) Bureau’s (HWFB) tentative plan is Joint Submission from to construct the North Lantau Hon Tam Yiu-chung Hospital in Tung Chung Areas 13, et al. (538) 22 and 25. HWFB will formally Kwan Kim-ying (LCF) consult the District Council and the Wong Wing-kam, Tung Chung Rural Committee on student (LCF) the plan, and submit a planning application to the Town Planning Board for constructing a hospital in Tung Chung Areas 13, 22 and 25. If the application is approved and funds are available, it is anticipated that the North Lantau Hospital will be completed by 2010 or 2011 and will commence operation in phases. D5-3 Need to pay special HKIP (230) The land use planning and attention to the needs of associated infrastructure for local community – social community facilities will be studied support network, open in the planned Feasibility Study for space, medical facilities, Remaining Development in Tung employment opportunities Chung in accordance with the and transport costs. Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines. D5-4 When developing Tung 50 Teachers from Noted. Chung, considerations Tung Chung (428) should be given to time, 183 Residents of Yat cost, environmental and Tung Estate (437) sustainable development factors.

Annex 4 – D5 p.143 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D5-5 The railway infrastructure MTRCL (453) Noted. was designed to accommodate more intensive use and, with the present low level of development, is considerably under-used. D5-6 Since Tung Chung Town is Assoc. of Engineering Tung Chung Road is to be very close to the major Professionals in widened to a 2-lane 2-way road. development of the North Soc. Ltd. (298) It is not of high capacity and East Lantau Corridor, cannot accommodate major expansion of the new town developments. should be along Tung Chung Road. As a general principle, future strategic developments (including major residential use) should be located around railway stations and major transportation nodes as far as possible. The proposed new town along Tung Chung Road is not recommended since it would be further away from the railway line and stations. D5-7 Tung Chung East should be Ryan Chu (199) Detailed land uses will be reviewed used for private residential/ in a planned Feasibility Study for recreation developments. Remaining Development in Tung Tung Chung West should Chung. As part of the study, sites be used for public housing. may be identified for housing and other uses to meet the needs of the community. D5-8 Tung Chung West should Joint Submission from See responses in D5-7. be used to build large Hon Tam Yiu-chung amount of public housing. et al. (538) D5-9 There is a serious concern Dickson Chong (142) The annual average API of Tung about the air quality in Tung Joanne Ng (170) Chung is comparable to other new Chung. Air quality in Tung Mientje Torey (355) towns such as Sha Tin, and better Chung has worsened in P F Lih et al. (384) than those of the urban areas such recent years, due in part to Friends of the Earth as Tsuen Wan and Kwai Chung. topography, the airport and HK (385) The occasional increase in ozone transport links. Poor air Wong Bun-nam (283) level over Tung Chung is not quality affects residents’ DAB (430) caused by pollutants originating health. Many of the Lee Chung-shan & from Tung Chung or the residents in Tung Chung Ngan Kai-chung neighbouring areas, but arises considered the air quality (40) from the photochemical reactions unsatisfactory. Lam Chui-kok (126) over the entire PRD region. Joint Office of 5 Sham Shui Po DC Cutting emissions from the entire Members & HK PRD region is the only way to p.144 Annex 4 – D5 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Ching Fai Assoc. improve the air quality in Tung Ltd. (331) Chung. The Hong Kong Wong Wai-king (302) Government and the Guangdong Michael Galvez (420) Provincial Government reached a Clive Kirsten (397) consensus in April 2002 to reduce Save Our Shorelines by 2010, on a best endeavour (372) basis, the regional emissions of Gavin Coates (399) four major pollutants by 20% to A Tung Chung 55%, using 1997 as the base year. Resident (521) The two governments jointly drew A C for SD Member up the PRD Regional Air Quality (C for SD) Management Plan in December A CMPB Member 2003. The PRD Air Quality (CMPB) Management and Monitoring Rob Bunker of LIM Special Panel has also been set up (LSDTF) under the Hong Kong/Guangdong Joint Working Group on Sustainable Development and Environmental Protection to follow up on the tasks under the Management Plan. D5-10 Tung Chung residents are Conservancy Assoc. See responses in D5-9. worried that the already (444) poor air quality there will be Joint Statement on much worsened as the Sustainable Concept Plan failed to Development for address their concerns. Lantau (541) D5-11 The development of the Carmen Lam (325) See responses on the air quality Hong Kong International May Pong (335) issue in D5-9. Airport at Chek Lap Kok Aris Chan (340) and the Hong Kong Disneyland at Penny’s Bay have already brought irreversible damage to the natural coastline of Lantau. The North Lantau New Town and the transport links all contributed to the continuous worsening air-quality in the Tung Chung. D5-12 Issues of air quality, quality Friends of Tai Long Noted. Our planning vision is to of life and sustainable Wan (209) promote sustainable development development in Tung Save Our Shorelines of Lantau. Chung should be made the (372) highest priority. Gavin Coates (399) A Tung Chung Resident (521)

Annex 4 – D5 p.145 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D5-13 There are concerns that the Michael Chiang of The alignment of the Hong Kong air quality and living HKIA (PCF) section of the HZMB including the environment of Tung Chung Chairman of CMPB infrastructure connecting it to the would deteriorate, as Tung (CMPB) existing local network is being Chung would be enclosed HKIS Members examined under an Investigation by the proposed Lantau (ProIns) and Preliminary Design Study by Logistics Park (LLP) at Siu Highways Department. Ho Wan and the connecting road infrastructure of Hong The site for the LLP is proposed Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge because it is close to the airport, (HZMB) on the seaward the container port at Kwai Chung side. The possible and the HZMB. construction of a container port may have impacts. It Both proposals will need to go is suggested that the HZMB through all the relevant statutory and the LLP be procedures and proceed strictly in concentrated on the accordance with the provisions of western side away from the relevant legislation, including Tung Chung to minimise the those in the EIA Ordinance. The air quality impacts. public will have the opportunity to offer their comments on the projects in due course. D5-14 The acknowledged air Swire Properties Ltd. The possible environmental issues quality problems within (186) arising from the further Tung Chung must also raise Save Our Shorelines development of Tung Chung will doubts over the need for (372) be studied in the planned new land in addition to Gavin Coates (399) Feasibility Study for Remaining existing land within the OZP Development in Tung Chung. boundaries until such time as the air quality improves. Growth in Tung Chung should be carefully considered in parallel with air-quality and population health issues and one should not proceed until the other has been resolved. D5-15 It is not feasible to develop Dr C Y Tang (168) See responses in D5-9. Tung Chung into a town of Clear The Air (178) 220,000, in particular, when Mientje Torey (355) the air quality is taken into Nigel Huckstep (388) account. A CMPB Member (CMPB) D5-16 The population and the Business and See responses in D5-9. residential area of Tung Professionals Chung should not increase Federation of HK because of air pollution (140) problems. Further Mientje Torey (355)

p.146 Annex 4 – D5 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses increase would exacerbate A Tung Chung the air pollution problem. Resident (330) The population count Johanna (374) should include mobile Tse Sai-kit (379) population and tourists. Choi Yiu-cheong, Tung Chung resident (LCF) Siu Ka-man, Tung Chung resident (LCF) D5-17 Increased population will Gail Croft (156) See responses in D5-9. lead to more traffic which Ho Yan-wai (164) will lead to more air J Green (406) pollution. The vehicular traffic in Tung Chung should not increase and the air quality should improve. D5-18 Because of air pollution Joint Office of 5 Sham Development densities of Tung problems, development Shui Po DC Chung will be studied in the density of Tung Chung Members & HK planned Feasibility Study for should be reduced. Ching Fai Assoc. Remaining Development in Tung Ltd. (331) Chung. D5-19 Buildings in Tung Chung Undisclosed (207) See responses in D5-18. should be restricted to no more than 20 storeys in height with a plot ratio of 3.0 or less. D5-20 Buildings near the A Tung Chung The environmental and design waterfront in Tung Chung Resident (330) issues arising from the further should not block air Wong Win-kam, development of Tung Chung will circulation. student (LCF) be studied in the planned Feasibility Study for Remaining Development in Tung Chung. D5-21 There should not be H Lee (160) The ecological issues arising from reclamation at Tung Chung Dr C Y Tang (167) the further development of Tung Bay to preserve the Joanne Ng (170) Chung will be studied in the ecological environment and P F Lih et al. (384) planned Feasibility Study for to provide an open space Arthur Pong (119) Remaining Development in Tung for better air circulation. Chung.

See also responses in D5-9. D5-22 Considerations should be HK Islands District See responses in D5-9. given to cut away parts of Assoc. (2) (321) the mountain slopes to Islands DC (491) improve air circulation.

Annex 4 – D5 p.147 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D5-23 Tung Chung is the gateway Joanne Ng (170) On the current statutory town plan of Hong Kong. A for the early phases of the North population of 220,000 is too Lantau New Town development, high for a gateway town. residential developments in Tung Chung are planned to a maximum plot ratio of 5. The comprehensive design and development of Tung Chung will ensure that the quality of its urban design will be commensurate with its position as a gateway town. D5-24 There should not be Ho Yan-wai (164) There should not be conflicts extension of Tung Chung. Dr C Y Tang (168) between the development of Tung The increased population Chung and the tourism and would not be conducive to recreation proposals in Lantau. the tourism and recreation Interfaces between the adjacent proposals. tourism proposals (e.g. the possible theme park/recreational use at Tung Chung East) and the new town will be studied and planned in the future feasibility study. D5-25 If North Lantau is targeted HKIS Members & See responses in D5-24. for large-scale Douglas Lee of infrastructure and economic HKIA (ProIns) development, the planned population of Tung Chung should be reduced to avoid incompatibility. D5-26 Population growth should Earthcare (282) The development of Tung Chung be directed to other areas as the ninth new town of Hong that are relatively urbanised Kong is in line with the strategic and still have capacity for planning studies. It is essential population growth like Tin for Tung Chung to remain a Shui Wai and Sheung Shui, comprehensive planned new town rather than the urbanisation with an optimal population size to of relatively tranquil and support the necessary transport, undisturbed natural areas. community and commercial facilities and services. D5-27 There are not enough job Friends of Tai Long There is a large number of opportunities to support a Wan (209) employment opportunities in population of 220,000. Lantau, including the jobs offered by the Hong Kong International Airport, the Hong Kong Disneyland, the future logistics park, other possible tourism uses including the tourism node at Sunny Bay and the commercial p.148 Annex 4 – D5 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses uses in the new town, etc. There should be sufficient job opportunities to support a population of 220,000. D5-28 The population size will Conservancy Assoc. The Phases 1, 2 and 3A increase by more than 3 (318) development will bring in a total times. However, the population of 100,000. The Concept Plan does not previous feasibility study for the mention the impact and any North Lantau New Town measures taken to deal with development has already studied this. the potential environmental, transport and infrastructure impacts for a population level up to 320,000 in Tung Chung and Tai Ho. The current reduced population target of 220,000 will be examined and any necessary mitigation measures will be formulated in accordance with the procedures stipulated under the EIA Ordinance. The public will be consulted on the findings of the feasibility study and EIA. D5-29 It is not feasible for Tung P F Lih et al. (384) Feasibility studies for the Chung to increase the Keep Lantau Beautiful infrastructure and tourism projects population to 220,000 as Alliance (544) would be undertaken to ensure the floating population that projects are sustainable taking including tourists would into account the planned already be very high. developments. The current The quality of life of Tung reduced population target of Chung residents should be 220,000 in Tung Chung will be addressed. Topographic subject to feasibility study. Its realities and existing air impact on the environment would pollution levels are such be examined and any necessary that the target population of mitigation measures will be 220,000 is quite formulated in accordance with the unrealistics. procedures stipulated under the EIA Ordinance. D5-30 The expansion of Tung Keith Russell (242) The expansion will be mainly on Chung is not compatible reclamation and will not affect the with the nearby unspoilt countryside and hills to the south. countryside. There will be green belt buffers between the urban development in the new town and surrounding countryside.

Annex 4 – D5 p.149 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D5-31 The Tung Chung new town Julian T H Kwong There will be green belt buffers development area seems to (350) between the urban development in extend right into the Wong the new town and the country park. Lung Hang Valley, which is extremely valuable in The new town development will not ecology and landscape. affect Wong Lung Hang Valley. There needs to be tight control on any actual developments in this zone. D5-32 The New Town in the Tung Ruy Barretto S C There will be green belt buffers Chung Valley is far too (448) between the urban development in large, it should be reduced the new town and the country park. in size and should be surrounded by a wide buffer Tung Chung Valley is occupied by area so as to protect the agricultural land and villages. It is surrounding Country Park not appropriate to include private from urban fringe impacts land into the boundary of the and pollution. This will country park extension. lead to undesirable fragmentation of wild areas right close to the Sunset Peak Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). This valley should be part of the Country Park Extension. Land Uses and Urban Design Issues D5-33 The theme of Tung Chung Lee Hak-yin (88) Other parts of Lantau are reserved should be geared towards A Tung Chung for tourism and recreation recreation and tourism. Resident (330) development. Within the new More land should be used HKIP (230) town, community facilities, for recreation purposes. Miss Heung (19) recreational uses and open spaces are planned in accordance with the Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines. In the previous feasibility study for the North Lantau New Town, a continuous waterfront promenade and a waterfront recreation centre have been proposed along the full length of the waterfront of Tung Chung and extending all the way to Siu Ho Wan. D5-34 Density should be lowered. HKIP (230) On the current statutory town plan Joint Office of 5 Sham for early phases of the North Shui Po DC Lantau New Town development, Members & HK residential developments in Tung Ching Fai Assoc. Chung are planned to a maximum Ltd. (331) plot ratio of 5, much lower than that p.150 Annex 4 – D5 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Lee Hak-yin (88) of the other developments in the Mr. Cheng, resident of main urban areas. The Caribbean Coast development of Tung Chung will (LCF) be subject to further feasibility study, and the layout planning and planning parameters will be examined in the study. D5-35 “Screen type” design should Joanne Ng (170) The remaining development of be avoided to facilitate air Wong Wing-kam, Tung Chung will be subject to circulation. student (LCF) further feasibility study, and the detailed urban design, layout planning and planning parameters will be examined in the study. Air circulation will be one of the major issues to be assessed and addressed in the study. D5-36 There are too many Chan Shuk-fong of Noted. The issue of building high-rises in Tung Chung. Federation of HK heights will be studied in the Hotel Owners planned Feasibility Study for (TourS) Remaining Development in Tung A TPB Member (TPB) Chung. D5-37 A university could be A Participant The Government is committed to developed in Tung Chung, (TCPRD) fostering the development of our or turn Tung Chung into an post-secondary education sector. education centre of Lantau Measures to support self-financing to create job opportunities. institutions in the provision of post-secondary programmes, such as land grant at nominal premium, interest-free loans for the campus development, etc. have been introduced. Education providers which fulfill the eligibility criteria are welcome to submit applications to the Government in accordance with the established procedures.

There is no explanation why there is a need for a new university/education centre in Tung Chung. Details have to be provided before the Government can consider the proposal.

See responses on provision of job opportunities in D5-27.

Annex 4 – D5 p.151 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D5-38 There should be careful Leung Siu-tong, The provision of schools takes into planning to avoid building Islands DC Member account the Hong Kong Planning too many schools. (436) Standards and Guidelines and the demand of the local population for school places. The target is to provide adequate number of schools to serve the needs of Tung Chung residents. D5-39 MTR services should be 183 Residents of Yat The extension of MTR services will extended to Yat Tung Tung Estate (437) be subject to further development Estate as soon as possible. Leung Siu-tong, of the new town, the planned Islands DC Member Feasibility Study for Remaining (436) Development in Tung Chung and the consideration of the Government and the MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL). D5-40 As Areas 54-56 are near Anna Tang (8) Areas 54, 55 and 56 are zoned the beautiful seashore with “Residential (Group) A” on the panorama airport sea view, Tung Chung Town Centre Area the land could be used to Outline Zoning Plan. The develop a tourist attraction provision of essential infrastructure for shopping and for the residential development at sightseeing. the said areas have already been made. D5-41 Areas 50-55 should be Lam Chui-kok (126) See responses in D5-40. used for recreation/theme park instead of housing. D5-42 A stadium and swimming Cheng Siu-kei (234) See responses in D5-40. pools could be built in Area 54-55. Tourists can use Area 2 in Tung Chung is reserved the facilities during day time for the construction of a swimming and residents can use them pool complex. In the previous during evenings. feasibility study for North Lantau Entertainment shows can New Town, a stadium will be be performed at evenings. provided in the new town extension areas. D5-43 The land at waterfront Susan M L Wong (51) Detailed land uses in Tung Chung should not be used for Peggy Chan (129) will be reviewed in a planned public housing but should feasibility studies. As part of the be used for low-density study, sites may be identified for low-rise private houses or public housing and other uses to for leisure and recreational meet the needs of the community. use.

p.152 Annex 4 – D5 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D5-44 Public housing should not Robert Ivanoff (28) See responses in D5-43. be built on the reclaimed land as this would increase traffic and noise levels. Reclaimed land should be used for an amusement park. D5-45 The design of the new Mr. Ho (34) See responses in D5-43. housing near the waterfront should be in harmony with the existing developments. They should be of low-medium density to preserve the views of the existing developments. D5-46 Lookout points could be Mr. Fong (70) Noted. In the previous feasibility developed near the study for the North Lantau New seashores. Town, a continuous waterfront promenade is proposed to be built along the full length of the waterfront of Tung Chung and extending all the way to Siu Ho Wan. Lookout points could be accommodated at the promenade. D5-47 A promenade and a A Tung Chung Agreed. waterfront park could be Resident (330) built. See responses in D5-46. D5-48 As there will be more Janet Law (190) Noted. tourists coming to Tung Chung, more facilities ranging from parking spaces for coaches, traffic signs, better public toilets are needed. D5-49 Community services Samuel Chan (208) Noted. The community facilities including social workers, are planned in accordance with fire and police services Hong Kong Planning Standards should be enhanced. and Guidelines. D5-50 A helipad should be MA in Transport Noted. This would be covered in incorporated into the design Policy and Planning the technical feasibility study for and development of the Alumni, HKU (396) the Tung Chung hospital. proposed Tung Chung Hospital to ensure timely delivery of patients from the surrounding country park and islands.

Annex 4 – D5 p.153 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Reclamation D5-51 There remain many existing Swire Properties Ltd. Upon the development of the all new town development (186) the planned residential sites opportunities on land already formed, the population of existing within the area of Tung Chung would amount to the Tung Chung Town 100,000. Further reclamation to Centre Outline Zoning Plan. achieve an optimum scale of the More justifications are new town and population to needed for the proposed support comprehensive transport, reclamation at Tung Chung. community and commercial facilities and services is necessary. D5-52 There should not be Undisclsoed (207) The coastlines of Tung Chung are reclamation to avoid not natural. Further reclamation destroying the coastlines. will be to the north of the man-made coastline and will present opportunity to build a new town of an optimum scale. D5-53 To maximise the value of Miss Heung (19) The land use will take into account land, reclaimed land should the need and demand of different not be used for recreation uses and the development facilities. constraints and opportunities. Tung Chung Bay D5-54 There should not be Chiu Cho-keung (56) Reclamation at Tung Chung West reclamation at Tung Chung Arthur Pong (119) has been an important element in Bay. There is no Someone who likes the provision of developable land justification for using that Tung Chung Bay for the new town development. piece of land. There would (121) The environmental impacts of be adverse ecological Dickson Chong (142) reclamation at Tung Chung Bay impacts. Keeping Tung H Lee (160) were found to be acceptable in the Chung Bay would facilitate Ricky Ho (165) EIA done in the previous air circulation and promote Dr C Y Tang (167) Comprehensive Feasibility Study tourism and especially Joanne Ng (170) for the Remaining Development in eco-tourism and water Johanna (374) Tung Chung and Tai Ho. The sports. P F Lih et al. (384) possible environmental impact will Someone who likes be further examined in the planned Tung Chung Bay Feasibility Study for Remaining (72) Development in Tung Chung. Undisclosed (120) Wong Bun-nam (283) Mr. So (368) Lee Yiu-wing (LCF) Choi Yiu-cheong, Tung Chung resident (LCF) D5-55 The growth projections for Save Our Shorelines See responses in D5-54. Tung Chung be completely (372) reviewed and reassessed Gavin Coates (399) Protection of the Harbour p.154 Annex 4 – D5 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses with regards to minimising Ordinance only applies to the any reclamation at Tung Victoria Harbour. Chung Bay. The principles of the Protection of the Harbour Ordinance should be applied at Tung Chung Bay. D5-56 Detailed assessment Leung Siu-tong, Agreed. should be conducted for Islands DC Member reclamation at Tung Chung (436) Bay. D5-57 Reclamation in Tung Chung Ms. Lam, resident of The possible risk of flooding West may lead to greater Tung Chung arising from the proposed possibility of flooding. Crescent (TCPRD) reclamation at Tung Chung Bay will be assessed in a drainage impact assessment as part of the planned Feasibility Study for Remaining Development in Tung Chung. D5-58 There should not be S P Tan (197) Noted. reclamation at Tung Chung Bay as many tourists are See responses in D5-54. attracted by the bay. D5-59 The ecological, landscape Green Power (440) The proposal could be examined and cultural values of Tung under the planned Feasibility Chung Valley can be Study for Remaining Development introduced to local people in Tung Chung. and visitors. We further suggest that the channelised middle and lower courses of Tung Chung River should be restored to enhance its ecological functions so that the whole Tung Chung River, which was ranked the second most important river in Hong Kong, can be rejuvenated. D5-60 There should be no further Keep Lantau Beautiful See responses in D5-54. reclamation at Tung Chung Alliance (544) Bay, in order to conserve the historic heritage and valuable eco-system.

Annex 4 – D5 p.155 D6. Tourism

Background Given the proximity to the airport, good transport connection, anchorage of the Hong Kong Disneyland, and the scenic setting, Lantau is considered to have potential for a greater variety of tourist attraction helping strengthen the economic pillar of tourism in Hong Kong. A greater variety of tourist attractions are proposed in the Concept Plan with the major ones in North Lantau and the nature-based and heritage-based ones in rural Lantau.

Key Issues The views received generally accepted a holistic approach in considering the tourism development potential for Lantau. It was agreed that Lantau should help enhance Hong Kong’s appeal for family attractions and green tourism. It should provide for a great variety of attractions and improvement of the existing facilities. There was strong support for the nature-based attractions in the rural part of Lantau, providing for alternative visitor experience and complementing the major tourism facilities on Lantau and other attractions in the main urban area.

The Way Forward The general strategy of focusing major tourism facilities in North East and North Lantau complemented by nature-based and heritage-based attractions in the South of Lantau is adopted.

Based on the comments received, the framework for promoting green tourism in Lantau could be further explored.

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses General Strategy D6-1 A holistic approach in HKTB (HKTB) Noted. considering the tourism development potential of Lantau is supported. D6-2 The idea of the Concept South Lantau Liaison Noted. Plan to strengthen Lantau’s Group (360) appeal for tourism and to Robert Ivanoff (28) turn Lantau Island into a Dr C Y Tang (168) Tourism, Recreation & Joanne Ng (170) Leisure Centre is supported. Wong Chi-keung (438) Chinese General Chamber of Commerce (513) D6-3 Lantau has substantial Lou Cheuk-wing Noted. potential for tourism (ACRC) development. The development of Lantau should be speeded up.

p.156 Annex 4 – D6 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D6-4 If appropriately planned and HKTB (HKTB) Noted. developed, the Concept Plan proposals will enhance the appeal of “green tourism” and “family attractions” of Hong Kong. D6-5 With the Hong Kong A TSG Member (TSG) The tourism proposals for North Disneyland being the hub, Lantau are to create a viable there should be a clear cluster of visitor, leisure and tourism theme that linked up recreational uses for the mass different tourist attractions market complementary with the being planned or Hong Kong Disneyland and other implemented in the North attractions. Lantau.

D6-6 It is not clear whether the Cheung Man-kuen The leisure and entertainment tourism developments at (367) node at Sunny Bay as the Sunny Bay, Tung Chung HK Christian Services gateway to the North East Lantau East and Siu Ho Wan will (485) tourism hub would complement produce significant synergy the Hong Kong Disneyland. The effect. The cost possible theme park or effectiveness and the recreational uses at Tung Chung environmental implications East is subject to further studies should be carefully and, if taken forward, would considered. provide scope of alternative attractions to the mass market. D6-7 The prospect of world class Dean Langley (198) Noted. resort and recreation facilities, combined with a commitment to preserve the outdoors lifestyle enjoyed by residents and visitors, is a great prospect. D6-8 Innovative thinking would be A C for SD Member (C It is envisaged that the number of needed to develop quality for SD) visitors to South Lantau will tourism attractions on the increase after the completion of island. There are currently Tung Chung Cable Car and other few visitors to many of the attractions proposed in the attractions and supporting Concept Plan. Based on the facilities on South Lantau. ideas collected in the public consultation on the Concept Plan, we can consider how to improve the attractions and supporting facilities in South Lantau.

Annex 4 – D6 p.157 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D6-9 Tourism development Lee Chung-shan & The natural character of South should not affect the Ngan Kai-chung Lantau is treasured by most of the tranquility of Lantau as the (40) people in Hong Kong. It is island is the back garden of agreed that the tranquility of the Hong Kong. area should not be adversely affected. As such, the Concept Plan only proposes projects of limited scale in the area. D6-10 We have to identify the Stephanie Liu Noted. profile of the targeted Ngar-ling (204) tourists to broaden the base of the tourists. D6-11 With sustainable tourism HKTB (HKTB) It is envisaged that the number of development in mind, visitor visitors to South Lantau will patronage has to be increase after the completion of properly managed so as not Tung Chung Cable Car. The to overwhelm the existing scale of visitor attractions in green part of Hong Kong. South Lantau is modest and However, considering the could be coped with by the high initial investment cost existing road network to avoid for the land and facility excessive strain on South Lantau. development, a reasonable The traffic restriction to the area level of patronage will be will be subject to review. needed to justify a commercially viable business case. The Board recommends the Planning Department to review its forecast on patronage. D6-12 Large-scale tourism and HK Democratic Noted. recreation developments Foundation (442) may not be attractive to visitors, many of whom (e.g. Japanese and Western tourists) value Hong Kong’s unique natural habitat. D6-13 Diverse and small projects Humanist Assoc. of It is intended to provide diverse are preferred to big projects. HK (366) types of recreational uses in Lantau. Each project will be further studied on its scale and other relevant issues in detail before it is being taken forward. D6-14 Community-based tourism Neil McLaughlin (507) The projects proposed in South should be promoted. Such Lantau are mainly improvements activities are primarily to enhance the local attractions developed and operated by and existing appeal so as to the local community and that benefit the local community. It is revenue remains within the agreed that respect for local p.158 Annex 4 – D6 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses community. Respect for culture, heritage and traditions is local culture, heritage and imperative and sustainability is of traditions is imperative. paramount importance. There is Most important of all, such always scope for community tourism is sustainable. involvement in these projects. D6-15 Incompatible tourist projects Tse Sai-kit (379) Noted and agreed. should not be proposed in a community. D6-16 The tourism development HK Christian Services The projects in South Lantau are should promote the local (485) limited in scale and mainly economy and avoid improvements to enhance the large-scale construction and local attractions and existing developments not in line appeal so as to benefit the local with the natural character of community. For the tourism Lantau, such as theme projects in North Lantau, they will parks. provide jobs and business opportunities to the local communities of Lantau. D6-17 Disney does not represent Lantau Post (90) Noted. the culture of Lantau and has nothing to contribute other than low grade part-time employment. D6-18 The proposed tourism Mr. Tsui (78) Proposals of the Concept Plan facilities, such as theme will be further studied in respect park, tourism node, golf of scale, theme, financial viability course, etc., are not unique and other relevant issues in attractions in Hong Kong. detail. D6-19 The random collection of Friends of the Earth The tourist and recreation projects proposed in the HK (385) facilities in North Lantau are to Concept Plan, appears to be create viable clusters of such driven purely by uses complementary with the opportunities for property Hong Kong Disneyland and other development and existing attractions on Lantau. commercial gain. The facilities proposed in South Lantau aim to strengthen the potential for sustainable visitor and recreational uses in this “back garden” of Hong Kong. D6-20 Tourism development in Law Kam-hung, During the public consultation on Lantau would need a large Southern DC the Concept Plan, most of the amount of rural land and Member (37) views agreed to promote Lantau resources. This would for tourism and recreational uses damage the ecology. though the views on the scale Instead, the priority should and individual projects are be given to the Southern diverse. District of Hong Kong Island.

Annex 4 – D6 p.159 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D6-21 Tourism should not take Larry Feign (348) The impact of the visitor uses on precedence over the needs the local residents will be of local residents. The assessed and addressed in the prosperity of South Lantau detailed study. depends on making it a more attractive place to live. Every proposed tourist development must be examined for its impact on local residents. D6-22 The Task Force should Lee Kwai-chun (IDC) Majority of outlying islands have consider the tourism been covered by relevant town potential of other outlying plans. The plans aim at islands. preserving the unique attractiveness of the islands while providing development plans of appropriate scale to enhance their visitors’ appeal. Consideration would be given to enhance the inter-island links between these outlying islands and Lantau optimise the recreation/tourism potential.

Green Tourism D6-23 Eco and green tourism in Undisclosed (336) Noted and agreed. Lantau should be Kevin Manuel (376) encouraged. Undisclosed (16) Liberal Party (505) HK Christian Services (485) Celia Chow (13) D6-24 Lantau can attract visitors by Clive Noffke of GLA Agreed. One of the principles of using its natural resources (LSDTF) the Concept Plan is to enhance such as beaches, Stephanie Liu the existing appeal based on coastlines, eco-trails and Ngar-ling (204) these natural resources. natural landscape. D6-25 Within the conservation Keep Lantau Beautiful The Concept Plan proposes to objective, there is scope for Alliance (544) maximise the potential of rural eco-tourism, building on Lantau for sustainable rather than destroying, the recreational and tourism uses. natural attributes of Lantau. Particular emphasis is placed on This must be sensitively South Lantau, Tai O and Mui Wo. done, designed to enhance Based on the findings of the rather than damage. public consultation, the development of “eco-tourism” in Lantau will be further examined.

p.160 Annex 4 – D6 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D6-26 Eco-friendly tourism can be Dr Thomas Jefferson Noted and agreed. beneficial to wildlife, but (76) care must be taken to avoid harm or disturbance to the animals. D6-27 To bring forward a ACE (ACE) See responses in D6-25. development plan to embody an eco-tourism strategy by integrated efforts among relevant Government bureauex. D6-28 Tourism seems lack of Dr Martin Williams See responses in D6-25. appreciation of Lantau’s (352) existing character and appeal. D6-29 Are the tourism proposals David Man of HK The development theme for rural for South Lantau Eco-tourism Lantau is to harness the local “nature-oriented” or Awareness Group attraction and recreation potential “tourism-oriented”? (LRS) of the area while preserving the ecological, landscape and cultural heritage values. Thus, the proposed developments in rural Lantau are relatively small-scale nature-based attractions, such as heritage trails, cycle tracks, resort and boardwalk. D6-30 Maximisation of the HK Youth Hostels Noted. recreation potential of the Assoc. (493) country parks is supported. D6-31 The current study on Kadoorie Farm & There are numerous definitions of developing “Green Tourism” Botanic Garden eco-tourism. Generally reflects the fact that the Corp. (449) speaking, it refers to Government is unwilling to environmentally conscious travel adopt internationally to natural areas in a manner recognised definitions of meant to minimise ecological ecotourism. This does not impact, and involves the bode well for the observation of strict development of ecotourism environmental principles and on Lantau. requirements by travelers practicing this. Eco-tourism is relatively speaking a niche sector practiced by an esoteric sector with a special environmental commitment.

Hong Kong promotes “green” or nature-based tourism which involves the sensible utilisation of

Annex 4 – D6 p.161 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses natural resources for leisure, recreational, nature appreciation etc. activities by visitors in general. This form of nature-related tourism can be practised by any individual regardless of age, abilities, environmental beliefs etc. Apart from diversifying Hong Kong’s attractions, the promotion of green tourism helps to foster appreciation of nature among the mass public thereby benefiting overall environmental conservation. To complement this, the Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department actively and continuously disseminates information about our natural environment and promotes responsible nature appreciation through its website, publications, code of practice, special activities etc. The Tourism Commission has also worked with the tourism trade to provide specialist tour guide training in green tourism under Government’s Skills Upgrading Scheme.

As a premier tourist destination with diverse attractions, Hong Kong draws a broad cross section of visitors with different needs and interests. The majority are leisure visitors and the Hong Kong Tourism Board’s survey indicates a continuing increase in their interest to undertake green activities to enrich their holidays in Hong Kong. By promoting green tourism, we offer our visitors easily accessible channels for fulfilling their needs in this area.

p.162 Annex 4 – D6 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D6-32 The phrase ‘eco-tourism’ is Jo Clark (382) See responses in D6-31. too often cited without any real knowledge of what this entails in terms of sustainability, adherence to the local character of an area and carrying capacity of the land. Complementary Facilities and Services for Tourism Development D6-33 More commercial facilities Chan Shuk-fong of The proposal for Sunny Bay can should be provided in Tung Federation of HK address the need for commercial Chung and areas close to Hotel Owners and leisure facilities for the Hong Kong Disneyland. (TourS) visitors of the Hong Kong Disneyland and other parts of Lantau. In addition, sites have been reserved for commercial development in Tung Chung. There is also scope for additional commercial developments in the future Tung Chung East and Tung Chung West. This factor will be taken into consideration in planning the further development of Tung Chung. D6-34 To complement Hong Kong Chan Shuk-fong of Discovery Bay and South Lantau Disneyland, there should be Federation of HK will have additional provision for middle/high class residential Hotel Owners such residential developments. development and more (TourS) For the convention facilities, they convention facilities. are available at the AsiaWorld Expo on the airport island, the hotels in the Airport and in the Hong Kong Disneyland and Tung Chung. D6-35 Residential developments, Lam Chui-kok (126) As indicated in the Concept Plan, particularly public housing, it is proposed to consolidate in Lantau are incompatible residential development at Tung with tourism development. Chung. No significant incompatibility issue is envisaged. D6-36 Too many high-rise buildings Chan Shuk-fong of Noted. The further development in Tung Chung may Federation of HK of Tung Chung will be reviewed. adversely affect the tourism. Hotel Owners (TourS) D6-37 Both local and foreign Chan Shuk-fong of Noted. visitors should be able to Federation of HK enjoy the tourism facilities Hotel Owners including camping sites, (TourS) cycling tracks, eco-trails and

Annex 4 – D6 p.163 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses resorts in Lantau such that the facilities could be made more popular. D6-38 More tourist information Tse Sai-kit (379) Noted. should be provided and Neil McLaughlin (507) training of the locals as guides is desirable. D6-39 The Government is slow in Ng Kum-chuen (HYK) Noted. providing ancillary facilities for tourism development. D6-40 To promote “eco-tourism”, David Man of HK In November 2004, the Tourism the Government should put Eco-tourism Commission, working with the more resources in training Awareness Group tourism trade and utilising funding the “eco-tour-guides” with (LRS) from Government’s Skills sufficient local knowledge. Upgrading Scheme, launched a specialist training course in green tour guiding for practicing tour guides. Completed in February 2005, the course attracted some 130 tour guides who were required to take an examination at the end of the course to confirm satisfactory attainment of desired results. Tourism Commission and relevant parties are now reviewing the course, pending further decision on how to take this initiative further to complement the development of green tourism in Hong Kong. D6-41 The Government should David Man of HK Public education is one of the make use of the Lantau Eco-tourism objectives of country parks. For proposals to educate the Awareness Group the matter of littering in country community on the concept (LRS) parks, warning signs, banners of “eco-friendly” and and posters have been “wise-use” of the nature. erected/posted at major hiking To conserve the trails, picnic sites, campsites, countryside, littering in the barbecue sites to alert visitors to country parks should be keep country parks clean. strictly prohibited and Besides, park wardens would visitors be encouraged to patrol country parks regularly and bring their litter back home. take enforcement action against littering in country parks.

p.164 Annex 4 – D6 D7. Internal Transport Network

Background The internal transport between North and South Lantau has been constrained by the topography. To improve the capacities of internal roads, improvement of Tung Chung Road and local upgrading roadworks in South Lantau are being undertaken. The link between North and South could be enhanced with these improvements. The current permit system of using this road will be reviewed with due regard to the road capacity.

Key Issues The local community considered that the existing internal transport in Lantau was inadequate to meet the demand arising from various planned and proposed projects and raised strong requests to improve accessibility within Lantau. The proposals included connection of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) to the villages in North West Lantau, a circular road round Lantau, an additional North-South link (including tunnel) and improvements to Tai O Road, South Lantau Road and Keung Shan Road. However, there are also opposing views on building new road links for environmental reasons.

There were polarised views on the traffic restrictions in South Lantau. While the local community pressed for a complete or partial relaxation of the traffic restrictions, the environmental concern groups and some professional institutes, advisory and statutory bodies and individuals considered that the existing traffic restrictions should not be relaxed or totally relaxed in order to maintain the rural character of South Lantau.

There were also requests to improve public transport as well as waterborne transport in order to enhance the accessibility and visitor potential while preserving the rustic character of rural Lantau.

The Way Forward The Government will continue to monitor and review the adequacy of the internal road links in Lantau and will carry out improvement works as and when necessary. The Government will review the need for improving the public transport services having regard to the future scale and type of development, and the traffic demand.

The operation of waterborne transport in the form of tour service, if warranted, could be considered, but licensed ferry service on a regular basis may not be financially viable.

Annex 4 – D7 p.165 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Improvement of overall transport network D7-1 The Government should Poon Kam (4) According to the traffic forecast consider improvements to of the South Lantau and Mui Wo the transportation network, Development Feasibility Study, taking into account both Tung Chung Road will have practical and environmental adequate capacity to support the concerns. proposed developments in the Concept Plan after completion of the Tung Chung Road improvement. Therefore, no major road improvement works are envisaged. The traffic impact will be examined in detail when detailed feasibility studies are undertaken for projects to be taken forward. D7-2 Overall road network must Poon Kam (4) See responses in D7-1. be considered first before any proposals start. D7-3 Provision of adequate Hon Tam Yiu-chung See responses in D7-1. transport facilities should be (LegCo) taken into account in Joe Yau of HK Youth considering the proposals in Hostels Assoc. the Concept Plan. (LRS)

D7-4 Additional land transport A LBAC Member The possible road projects under services for visitors to get (LBAC) consideration to address future access to proposed facilities demand generated from planned in Lantau are required. and proposed developments as indicated in the Concept Plan will be subject to continuous review to suit the planning assumptions and latest circumstances. D7-5 Without sufficient supporting HKTB (HKTB) See responses in D7-1 and facilities such as road links D7-4. to key attractions, the proposed development will have limited appeal and sustaining tourism value. D7-6 Early planning on TAC (TAC) See responses in D7-4. associated transport services should be made to cater for the needs of local residents and tourists.

p.166 Annex 4 – D7 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D7-7 Existing internal road Four RCs of Lantau Improvement works to Tung network in Lantau is (1) Chung Road to a 2-lane single inadequate and should be Tai O RC (173) carriageway are currently being improved to facilitate Tai O Residents carried out for completion in tourism development and Assoc. (179) 2006, which will improve the enhance economic Lee Chi-fung, capacity of Tung Chung Road. development. Could Chairman of Tai O Local upgrading works on South consider providing additional RC, Ng Kum-chuen, Lantau Road are also on-going. ferry services to connect Chairman of South North and South Lantau. Lantao RC & Wong Transport Department (TD) has Chau-fuk, Chairman been all along reviewing the road of Mui Wo RC (183) conditions and preparing works Serge Berthier (235) packages to carry out HK Islands District improvement by stages. Assoc. (321) Lantau Island Assoc. For ferry services: of Societies (322) TD has doubt on the projected Lantau AC (365) demand for a ferry service Tai O Residents’ connecting north-south Lantau Rights Concern having noted that a number of Group (380) buses are already provided for Heung Yee Kuk NT internal services within Lantau. (381) Islands DC (491) Given the operating cost of ferry Joint Office of 5 Sham services is much higher than that Shui Po DC of bus services, the ferry Members & HK services would be less Ching Fai Assoc. competitive in terms of fare, Ltd. (331) journey time and number of Citybus Ltd. (73) interchanges involved if similar Chan Chi-wai (155) bus services are already Peggy Chan (309) provided to serve the travelling Wan Tung-lam (IDC) public. Hence, the viability for Ng Kum-chuen, the proposed north-south ferry Islands DC Member service is doubtful. (PCF) (ACRC) (HYK) Lee Chi-fung, Islands DC Member (PCF) (IDC) (ACRC) (HYK) Cheng Kwok-chi (ACRC) Chui Pui-man (ACRC) Cheung Chi-hung (ACRC) Lou Cheuk-wing (ACRC) She Ki-poon, Head of Buddhist Fat Ho

Annex 4 – D7 p.167 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Memorial College (LCF) Hon Lam Wai-keung, Vice Chairman of HYK (HYK) Hon Cheung Hok-ming, Vice Chairman of HYK (HYK) Lam Kam-fai (HYK) So Chun-hin (HYK) Discovery Bay residents (DB) Joint Submission from Hon Tam Yiu-chung et al. (538) HZMB Connection D7-8 Opportunity should be taken HK Islands District HZMB is a strategic and regional to provide additional access Assoc. (2) transport infrastructure. It is from the proposed HZMB to Wong Cho-kwong, intended to serve villages along coast of North Res. Rep of Sham cross-boundary traffic and is not Lantau to relieve pressure Shek Tsuen (45) designed to serve local villages. on Tung Chung Road; and Tai O Hip Ching With a design speed of 100km to improve accessibility to Assoc. (71) per hour, merging and diverging the villages Tai O RC (173) along the route and the number Lee Chi-fung, of interchanges should be kept to Chairman of Tai O a minimum to ensure its efficient RC, Ng Kum-chuen, operation. The current planning Chairman of South is that HZMB will connect with Lantao RC & Wong the NLH in the strategic road Chau-fuk, Chairman network. of Mui Wo RC (183) Serge Berthier (235) Lantau AC (365) Heung Yee Kuk NT (381) Tam Ka-ki (44) Lou Cheuk-wing (HYK) Four RCs of Lantau (1) Ho Wai-yip (435) Lee Chi-fung (ACRC)

p.168 Annex 4 – D7 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Improvement of road and connection between North and South Lantau D7-9 Concern on whether there TAC (TAC) Improvement of Tung Chung would be any improvement Citybus Ltd. (73) Road and local upgrading plans for South Lantau Road Tai O RC (173) roadworks in South Lantau are to facilitate tourism Serge Berthier (235) being undertaken to improve the development in South HK Islands District capacities of internal roads in Lantau Assoc. (321) Lantau. Tung Chung Road Wong Fuk-kan, would become a two-lane single D7-10 Concerns about the Islands DC Member carriageway upon completion of vehicular flow between & Mui Wo RC the improvement project in 2006. North and South Lantau; Executive Member Vehicular link between North and accessibility to South Lantau (334) South Lantau would be (by road or sea) should be South Lantau Liaison enhanced with these improved Group (360) improvement works and the D7-11 There is only one road Islands DC (491) internal road network in Lantau connecting North and South Tai O Residents’ should be able to cope with the Lantau. An additional Concern Group on traffic demand arising from the road/highway connecting Concept Plan for future developments in the North and South Lantau Lantau (364) Concept Plan. TD would would enhance accessibility HK Resort Co. Ltd. continue to review the traffic and visitor appeal of South (404) impact of the proposals in the Lantau; revitalise villages in Business and Concept Plan. South Lantau and reduce Professionals traffic accident. Federation of HK D7-12 The Concept Plan has made (140) no big improvement to the Undisclosed (17) connection between North Nicholas Botelho and South Lantau. (153) Kwan Kim-ying (LCF) Tsang Wan-chuen (ACRC) Wong Yui-tak (TWDC) Chan Shuk-fong of Federation of HK Hotel Owners (TourS) D7-13 Transport linkage between A TPB Member (TPB) According to the traffic forecast North and South Lantau is a of the South Lantau and Mui Wo key determinant for Development Feasibility Study, development in South Tung Chung Road will have Lantau. The current adequate capacity to support the restricted road system in proposed developments in the South Lantau could not cope Concept Plan and other with additional traffic even proposed development after with the upgrading of Tung completion of the Tung Chung Chung Road, but there Road improvement works. seems no scope for an Therefore, no additional road link additional North-South Link. and major road improvement The Concept Plan has not works are envisaged. The

Annex 4 – D7 p.169 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses addressed this issue. traffic impact will be examined in detail when detailed feasibility studies are undertaken for projects selected to be taken forward.

The possible road projects under consideration to address future demand generated from planned and proposed developments as indicated in the Concept Plan will be subject to continuous review to suit the planning assumptions and latest circumstances. D7-14 Transportation link, in HKTB (HKTB) See responses in D7-13. particular the connection between the north and south parts of Lantau is of critical importance in upholding the Concept Plan proposals to focus major tourism and economic developments in the North and preserving the South for conservation and green tourism. D7-15 The proposed widening of HKTB (HKTB) See responses in D7-13. the existing Tung Chung Road and the over-reliance of ferry services to Mui Wo are considered not sufficient as both options only offer very limited carrying capacity to visitors and locals to the proposed attractions. D7-16 Proposed developments in She Ki-poon, Head of See responses in D7-13. South Lantau would general Buddhist Fat Ho additional traffic and the Memorial College traffic conditions would (LCF) become even worse. D7-17 Poor linkage between Mui Mui Wo residents See responses in D7-13. Wo and other parts of (MWRC) Lantau. D7-18 Proposed resort Serge Berthier (235) The access and parking developments in South arrangement are to be included Lantau should be provided in individual site feasibility study. with road access and public car park. p.170 Annex 4 – D7 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D7-19 3-lane tunnel together with Eom (85) Improvement works to Tung railway should be built to link Chung Road and local upgrading Lantau North Tung Chung to roadworks in South Lantau are Lantau South. being undertaken. Upon completion of the works, the capacity of road link between North and South Lantau would be enhanced. As such, there is no imminent need to provide a tunnel to link North and South Lantau.

Alternative route options (including tunnel) for a Lantau North-South road link has been examined in 2000 and found not feasible because of high cost and severe environmental impacts and great land resumption problem.

At present, both Tung Chung Line and Airport Express Line provide rail services along the north shore of Lantau Island. There is no justification to extend the rail network. D7-20 A tunnel connecting north Liberal Party (505) See responses in D7-19. and south should be built to improve traffic conditions on the Island. D7-21 Proposed to build a new Islands DC (491) See responses in D7-19. tunnel from Tung Chung to DAB (430) Cheung Sha. DAB-Islands Branch Office (429) Heung Yee Kuk NT (381) Lantau AC (365) HK Islands District Assoc. (321) Lee Chi-fung, Chairman of Tai O RC, Ng Kum-chuen, Chairman of South Lantao RC & Wong Chau-fuk, Chairman of Mui Wo RC (183)

Annex 4 – D7 p.171 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D7-22 Construction of a tunnel Tam Ka-ki (44) See responses in D7-19. from Mui Wo to Tai Ho. D7-23 Construction of two North to Chris Liu (492) See responses in D7-19. South tunnels. The proposed submerged roads/tunnel from Tai Ho is to avoid environmental impact on Tai Ho Stream. D7-24 To provide tunnels from Chan Chi-wai (155) See responses in D7-19. Shek Pik to Tai O, Tung Chung to Cheung Sha. D7-25 To provide tunnel from Shek Ng Kum-chuen (HYK) See responses in D7-19. Mun Kap to Cheung Sha. Law Kam-fai (HYK) D7-26 To avoid any congestion Nicholas Botelho Improvement works to Tung whether related to traffic (153) Chung Road and local upgrading accidents or other reasons, roadworks in South Lantau are an alternative road should being undertaken. Upon be built such as along the completion of the works, the Chi Ma Wan Peninsula capacity of road link between towards the North to Tai O North and South Lantau would and coming back over to be enhanced. As such, there is Tung Chung. no imminent need to provide further links between North and South Lantau. D7-27 To provide a road link Mr. Tsui (78) Improvement works to Tung between Mui Wo and Tai Ho, Undisclosed (106) Chung Road and local upgrading and Discovery Bay. Dr Stephen S M Wong roadworks in South Lantau are (192) being undertaken. Upon Discovery Bay City completion of the works, the OC (258) capacity and accessibility of road HK Resort Co. Ltd. link between North and South (404) Lantau would be enhanced. As Yan Ka-hung (99) such, there is no imminent need Tsang Wan-chuen to provide further links between (ACRC) North and South Lantau. Chui Pui-man (ACRC) Lantau North-South Road Link between Tai Ho Wan and Mui Wo has been examined in 2000 by the Government’s consultants. Alternative route and all possible route options including tunnels were considered thoroughly. It was found not viable because of very high capital and maintenance costs, severe environmental impacts or great land resumption problems. p.172 Annex 4 – D7 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Discovery Bay is intended to be a vehicle-free community. External transport is mainly served by ferries and supplemented by road transport. The use of the Discovery Bay tunnel link is restricted to certain vehicles, taking into account the traffic and transport implication of the external road network. The proposed road connection between Mui Wo and Discovery Bay is therefore not supported.

The proposed new road would encroach upon the proposed Lantau North (Extension) Country Park.

Other Road Proposals D7-28 A circular road around whole Four RCs of Lantau Improvement works to Tung Lantau should be provided. (1) Chung Road and local upgrading Eom (85) roadworks in South Lantau are Lee Chi-fung, being undertaken. Upon Chairman of Tai O completion of the works, the RC, Ng Kum-chuen, capacity and accessibility of road Chairman of South link between North and South Lantao RC & Wong Lantau would be enhanced. Chau-fuk, Chairman of Mui Wo RC (183) The proposed circular road is Lantau AC (365) generally intended to link South Heung Yee Kuk NT Lantau with the North. There is (381) no imminent need to provide Ho Wai-yip (435) further links between North and Lee Chi-fung, South Lantau. Chairman of Tai O RC (PCF) (IDC) The proposed circular road (ACRC) (HYK) around Lantau may not be Law Kam-fai (HYK) environmentally feasible or justifiable in terms of demand. D7-29 To provide a coastal road Four RCs of Lantau The proposed link from Tung from Tung Chung to Tai O. (1) Chung to Tai O was considered Tam Ka-ki (44) unjustified from traffic demand Mr. Tsui (78) and environmental perspectives Yan Ka-hung (99) in the Preliminary Project HK Fishermen’s Feasibility Study. The proposed Assoc. (110) vehicular link from Tai O to Sha HK Fishermen’s Lo Wan and San Tau Village Assoc., Tai O basically follows the same route

Annex 4 – D7 p.173 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Fishermen (Coastal of the Tung Chung to Tai O link. Fishery) Assoc. & There is still no strong Cheung Chau Tai O justification for the proposed link. Shrimp Boat Sports Assoc. (143) Tai O RC (173) Tai O Residents Assoc. (179) Lantau Island Assoc. of Societies (322) HK Islands District Assoc. (321) Heung Yee Kuk NT (381) DAB-Islands Branch Office (429) DAB (430) Law Kam-fai (HYK) Lee Chi-fung, Chairman of Tai O RC (PCF) Lou Cheuk-wing (ACRC) Chui Pui-man (ACRC) D7-30 Provision of direct vehicular Wong Man-wai, In. See responses in D7-29. links from Tai O to San Shek Rep of San Tau Wan, Sha Lo Wan and San Tsuen (TORC) Tau Village D7-31 Connectivity between Discovery Bay The Government would consider Penny’s Bay and Discovery Residents (DB) if there is any interested operator Bay should be enhanced. in the market applying for operating such ferry service between Discovery Bay and Penny’s Bay.

On road link, Discovery Bay is intended to be a vehicle-free community. External transport is mainly served by ferries and supplemented by road transport via Discovery Bay tunnel link. The use of the Discovery Bay tunnel link is restricted to certain vehicles, taking into account the traffic and transport implication of the external road network.

p.174 Annex 4 – D7 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Building a new road would cause adverse environmental impacts to the proposed Lantau North (Extension) Country Park.

The proposed road connection between Penny’s Bay and Discovery Bay is therefore not supported. D7-32 Cheung Tung Road should Discovery Bay The proposal is not supported. be upgraded to improve Residents (DB) road access to Discovery The planning intention for Bay. Discovery Bay is for conservation of natural environment and suburban residential development. It is primarily a car-free development. There is no justification to provide additional/ enhanced road access to the area.

Cheung Tung Road is designed as a utility service road and is not intended to serve as a distributor road. The present traffic flow on the road is low and upgrading is not considered necessary. Furthermore, widening of Cheung Tung Road involves extensive slope cutting works. D7-33 Accessibility between Discovery Bay The proposal is not supported. Discovery Bay and the Residents (DB) Discovery Bay is primarily a future logistics park and car-free development. There is transport hub at Siu Ho Wan no strong justification to provide should be enhanced. additional/enhanced road access to the area.

The on-going feasibility study for the Lantau Logistics Park (LLP) does not envisage any connection with Cheung Tung Road since there is no need to facilitate such a connection for the operation of the LLP.

Given that the LLP is planned to have direct access to and from NLH for further connections to the rest of the territories, it is not

Annex 4 – D7 p.175 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses considered necessary to provide a further connection from the LLP to Cheung Tung Road which is intended primarily to serve as a utility service road. D7-34 To provide a road link Four RCs of Lantau Penny’s Bay and Hong Kong between Mui Wo to the (1) Disneyland are served by road Hong Kong Disneyland via HK Islands District and rail connection externally. Discovery Bay. Assoc. (2) Mui Wo is well served by ferries Lee Chi-fung, Tai O and it is connected externally to RC (PCF) North Lantau via South Lantau Road and Tung Chung Road. There is already a road link via Discovery Bay Tunnel and NLH. Building a new road is redundant.

The proposed new road from Mui Wo to Discovery Bay and Penny’s Bay would encroach upon the proposed Lantau North (Extension) Country Park and would cause adverse environmental impacts.

The proposed road connection is therefore not supported. D7-35 To provide a bridge link Yan ka-hung (99) Discovery Bay and Peng Chau between Discovery Bay are currently served by ferries and Peng Chau. and there is no imminent need to provide the proposed bridge link. D7-36 To provide a bridge linking Leung Hon-wai Roads in Cheung Chau are not Lantau and Cheung Chau. (ACRC) suitable for general vehicular traffic. Cheung Chau is also adequately served by ferries externally. The proposal of a bridge linking Lantau and Cheung Chau (presumably for vehicular traffic) is therefore not supported. D7-37 To provide a road link Discovery Bay City The on-going feasibility study for between Cheung Tung OC (258) LLP does not envisage any Road and the proposed HK Resort Co. Ltd. connection with Cheung Tung Lantau Logistics Park. (404) Road since there is no need to facilitate such a connection for the operation of the LLP.

p.176 Annex 4 – D7 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Given that the LLP is planned to have direct access to and from NLH for further connections to the rest of the territories, it is not considered necessary to provide a further connection from the LLP to Cheung Tung Road which is intended primarily to serve as a utility service road. D7-38 Provision of more road links HK Islands District After the improvement of Tung to Country Parks. Assoc. (321) Chung Road and the opening of Islands DC (491) cable car project, access to country parks and country parks facilities will be improved.

The Government will continue to monitor the adequacy of roads in the territory in general and the need for roads leading to country parks. Concerns on/Objection to Additional Road Proposals D7-39 Object to any proposed road Wong Man-kwong Objection to additional road link linking Tung Chung to Tai O (232) is noted. When assessing from economic and Keep Lantau Beautiful proposals for additional new road ecological viewpoints. Alliance (544) links in the area, consideration Road links via Fan Lau to should be given to factors like Shek Pik should not be forcast traffic demand and considered. environmental impacts, etc. D7-40 North-South link could only Kevin Manuel (376) Noted. be considered if integrative transport or non-polluted gas-driven means are employed. D7-41 Should not build a road from An AAB Member Objection to new road proposals South Lantau to North (AAB) between North and South Lantau Lantau as this would change is noted. the natural landscape of the area. Minor upgrading works are being undertaken in South Lantau mainly to improve traffic safety. No large-scale works on road widening in South Lantau are planned. D7-42 Object to road widening and Class A Children of HK See responses in D7-41. increase in traffic which Christian Services would cause noise impact Tai Hang Tung Child and air pollution. Care Ctr. (524)

Annex 4 – D7 p.177 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D7-43 Roads in South Lantau TAC (TAC) See responses in D7-41. should not be widened or straightened in order to preserve the rustic character, which included narrow and winding country roads. Request for improvement/upgrading of internal road network D7-44 The NLH should be Lee Hak-yin (88) The proposed Lantau Road P1 widened. Oliver Win (130) running parallel to NLH with Assoc. of connections at Tung Chung and Engineering Sunny Bay aims to share the Professionals in traffic loading of NLH in order to Soc. Ltd. (298) accommodate the corresponding traffic needs with respect to the Concept Plan. D7-45 Existing roads such as Tung Wong Fuk-kan, Island Improvement works of Tung Chung Road, Keung Shan DC Member & Mui Chung Road to a 2-lane single Road, Tai O Road and Wo RC Executive carriageway are currently being South Lantau Road are Member (46) (334) carried out for completion in substandard, narrow and (IDC) 2006, which will improve the de-tour, and affect smooth Lee Chi-fung, Tai O capacity of Tung Chung Road. traffic flow in the area. RC (PCF) (HYK) For other roads, they are in They should be Lou Cheuk-wing general single two-lane upgraded/improved to (HYK) (TORC) carriageways with adequate facilitate further Mr. Yue (TORC) traffic capacity. There are some developments in Lantau, HK Fishermen’s sections along these roads facilitate visitors to visit Tai Assoc. (110) where bends, visibility and O and Ngong Ping upon Tai O RC (173) gradients are required to be completion of Tung Chung Lantau AC (365) improved. cable car; to facilitate Tai O Residents’ development of South Concern Group for Lantau. Concept Plan for Lantau (377) D7-46 A little upgrading of the road Tai O Residents’ condition is a must. Rights Concern Group (380) D7-47 The road leading to Chi Ma Mr. Tsui (78) Minor upgrading works are being Wan is substandard, Lam Shun-fat (131) undertaken in South Lantau saturated and dangerous Lo Shing-kai (226) mainly to improve traffic safety. and should be improved to So Tat-fai (346) No large-scale works on road facilitate development. Serge Berthier (235) widening in South Lantau are Tse Sai-kit (379) planned. Four RCs of Lantau (1) Heung Yee Kuk NT (381)

p.178 Annex 4 – D7 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses HK Fishermen’s Assoc., Tai O Fishermen (Coastal Fishery) Assoc. & Cheung Chau Tai O Shrimp Boat Sports Assoc. (143) Tai O Residents Assoc. (179) Tai O Residents’ Concern Group on Concept Plan for Lantau (364) D7-48 Object to the widening of the Catherine Coroneos See responses in D7-47. road from Pui O to Chi Ma (250) Wan as it will destroy the tranquil nature of that area

Object to local upgrading roadworks in South Lantau Road particularly around Cheung Sha and San Shek Wan as they will also destroy the tranquil nature of the area and disturb local residents Traffic Restrictions and Request for Relaxation D7-49 The road permit/close road Four RCs of Lantau The current permit system on restrictions are too (1) using Tung Chung Road and restrictive to allow local HK Fishermen’s closed roads on South Lantau residents as well as those Assoc. (110) will be reviewed by TD with due from the urban areas to HK Fishermen’s consideration to the improved travel to Lantau. There is Assoc., Tai O road capacity and other relevant no substantial increase in Fishermen factors. traffic along Ngong Ping (Coastal Fishery) Road after the relaxation of Assoc. & Cheung the road restrictions. Chau Tai O Shrimp Boat Sports Assoc. (143) Tai O RC (173) Tai O Hip Ching Assoc. (71) Lam Shun-fat (131)

Annex 4 – D7 p.179 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D7-50 The road permit/close road Lee Chi-fung, restriction in areas of South Chairman of Tai O Lantau has affected RC, Ng Kum-chuen, development potential of Chairman of South Lantau and should be Lantao RC & Wong relaxed upon completion of Chau-fuk, Chairman Tung Chung Road of Mui Wo RC (183) improvement works, in HK Islands District particular for local residents. Assoc. (321) Lantau Island Assoc. D7-51 There is no scope for resort of Societies (322) development if South Lantau AC (365) Lantau is subject to traffic Joint Submission from restrictions. Hon Tam Yiu-chung D7-52 It is inconvenient for the et al. (538) local residents travelling Lee Chi-fung, Tai O within Lantau, the traffic RC (PCF) (HYK) restrictions at Tung Chung (IDC) (ACRC) Road should be relaxed. Ng Kum-chuen, South Lantao RC (PCF) (HYK) (ACRC) Hon Cheung Hok-ming, Vice-Chairman of HYK (HYK) Wong Chau-fuk (IDC) Chui Pui-man (ACRC) Chau Tak-kwong (LCF) She Ki-poon, Head of Buddhist Fat Ho Memorial College (LCF) Ms. Wai, resident of Lung Hin Court, Tai O (LCF) Discovery Bay residents (DB) D7-53 Should allow residents for Undisclosed (108) The current permit system on other parts of Hong Kong to using Tung Chung Road and drive to Lantau without the closed roads on South Lantau need to apply for a licence will be reviewed by TD with due consideration to the improved road capacity and other relevant factors.

p.180 Annex 4 – D7 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Road Restrictions and Objection against Relaxation D7-54 Should ensure proper HKIE (450) The current permit system on management of the using Tung Chung Road and transportation networks closed roads on South Lantau linking North and South will be reviewed with due Lantau as too convenient for consideration to the improved tourists to drive into South road capacity and other relevant Lantau may not be possible factors. for the countryside environment to be retained. D7-55 Improving roads and Nigel Huckstep (388) See responses in D7-54. reviewing the permit system has to take account of the number of extra cars which would bring into the affected area. There is no space in South Lantau for many extra cars. D7-56 Support to retain the current South Lantau Liaison See responses in D7-54. road permit system for Tung Group (360) Chung Road and there is no Undisclosed (39) need to review, since there Leung Kui-wing (332) are not enough public Keep Lantau Beautiful parking spaces for visitors Alliance (544) by cars or hired buses; and additional traffic would cause air pollution and traffic jam. D7-57 Support to retain current Lo Shing-kai (226) See responses in D7-54. road access restrictions in Leung Kui-wing (332) South Lantau and visitors should be encouraged to use public transport. D7-58 Further relaxation of road Green Lantau Assoc. See responses in D7-54. access restrictions is not (274) supported. The Clive Noffke of GLA improvement works of Tung (LCF) Chung Road are intended to provide more convenient two-way traffic and a safer gradient and alignment; the improved road will lead to an increase in private vehicle ownership in South Lantau and will result in massive requirement for parking areas.

Annex 4 – D7 p.181 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D7-59 Strongly against making Save Our Shorelines See responses in D7-54. South Lantau Road fully (372) accessible as this would Gavin Coates (399) lead to further increase in road construction and potential major development along shoreline areas and increase pollution. D7-60 Unlimited access for Tung Leung Kui-wing (332) See responses in D7-54. Chung Road will pave the way for more uncontrolled development in South Lantau. D7-61 Any damage to the John Strickland (60) See responses in D7-54. wilderness character of South Lantau will only be avoided by retaining or even strengthening the restrictions on the roads. D7-62 Should allow more hours of Martin Williams (191) See responses in D7-54. use for residents at weekends upon widening of Tung Chung Road; however road restrictions in South Lantau need to be remained. D7-63 Existing road permit system HKIS & HKIA See responses in D7-54. on Lantau should not be Members (ProIns) relaxed in order to maintain the rural character of South Lantau.

Public Transport Provision D7-64 Should provide additional K F Wong (50) To better utilise the existing pubic “point-to-point” public transport services, interchange is transport services. encouraged. The suggestion is noted and would be considered together with factors including but not limited to the impact to traffic and passenger demand. D7-65 Though no substantial Kwoon Chung Bus TD and bus operators would growth is envisaged, an Holdings Ltd. (447) consider factors including acceptable level of public passenger demand, service level transportation would be and road condition in determining required for the residents of the deployment of suitable types Lantau. of buses on different routes.

p.182 Annex 4 – D7 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Ferries would play a supplementary role to areas with land transport alternatives. Given that the operating cost of ferry services is much higher than that of bus services, the ferry services would be less competitive in terms of fare, journey time and number of interchanges involved if similar bus services are already provided to serve the travelling public. Wasteful competition is not encouraged. D7-66 To make the leisure areas Save Our Shorelines See responses in D7-65. more accessible, it is (372) suggested to improve public Gavin Coates (399) transport including bus Michael Chiang of routes and introduction of HKIA (ProIns) alternative systems such as Discovery Bay water taxis, ferries, etc. residents (DB) D7-67 Should encourage the bus Roger Houghton (47) TD and bus operators would company to provide more consider factors including frequent service using more passenger demand, service level smaller vehicles on most of and road condition in determining the routes to deter using of the deployment of suitable types private cars. of buses on different routes. The suggestion of using smaller buses will be considered taking into account these factors. D7-68 There is a serious Mr. Chow (172) See responses in D7-65. inadequacy in the provision of public transport between North to South Lantau for visitors traveling to various tourist spots and the buses are old. This has deterred visitors to Lantau. D7-69 No mass transport is So Tat-fai (346) See responses in D7-65. needed in South Lantau. Noted. It is agreed that there is no transport demand to warrant rail transport in South Lantau.

Annex 4 – D7 p.183 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Ferry Services and Waterborne Transport D7-70 Ferry services are not HK Fishermen’s TD will monitor the ferry service adequate to meet travel Assoc. (110) level and liaise with ferry demand. HK Fishermen’s operators to adjust frequency to Assoc., Tai O meet passenger demand. D7-71 To make the resort and Fishermen (Coastal watersports centre Fishery) Assoc. & proposals in South Lantau Cheung Chau Tai O viable, accessibility to South Shrimp Boat Sports Lantau should be enhanced Assoc. (143) by improving ferry services. South Lantau Liaison Should consider launching Group (360) an additional ferry service to Tai O Residents’ Tong Fuk or Shui Hau. Concern Group for Concept Plan for Lantau (377) Discovery Bay residents (DB) Lee Chi-fung, Tai O RC (PCF) Chairman of LBAC (LBAC) A LBAC Member (LBAC) D7-72 Should keep the main route M C Tang (22) Noted. of transport to and from the resort by sea. D7-73 As majority of population in Robert Wilson of HK, TD has doubt on the projected Lantau are living near the China Rowing demand for ferry services to coastal areas, modern Assoc. (PCF) serve the coastal areas high-speed ferry services (presumably it refers to South should be provided to Lantau) having noted that a relieve the pressure on road number of buses are already transport and to attract more provided for internal services visitors to Lantau. within Lantau.

Given the operating cost of ferry services is much higher than that of bus services, the ferry services would be less competitive in terms of fare, journey time and number of interchanges involved if similar bus services are already provided to serve the travelling public. Hence, the viability for the proposed ferry service is doubtful. Wasteful competition p.184 Annex 4 – D7 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses is not encouraged. D7-74 Proposed to introduce more Cheng Chi-yan, The new town in Tung Chung is ferry services to serve Tung resident of well served by both MTR Tung Chung. Caribbean Coast Chung Line and a number of (TC) external bus services. The need for operating additional ferry services connecting with the urban areas is doubtful. Therefore, proposal for metro-bound ferry services is not supported having considered that the financial viability of such services is doubtful. D7-75 Should provide ferry S Y (63) Proposed ferry service from services from Discovery Bay Discovery Bay to Tsim Sha Tsui to Hong Kong Disneyland is not supported as there is at and Tsim Sha Tsui. present a franchised bus route from Discovery Bay to Tsim Sha Tsui to serve the residents at Discovery Bay.

The ferry service between Discovery Bay and Hong Kong Disneyland would be considered having regards to a number of factors including the availability of suitable operator, passenger demand and financial viability of the ferry services. D7-76 More water transport should A Tung Chung Ferries would play a be considered under the Resident (PCF) supplementary role to areas with Concept Plan. land transport alternatives. Given the operating cost of ferry services is much higher than that of bus services, the ferry services would be less competitive in terms of fare, journey time and number of interchanges involved if similar bus services are already provided to serve the travelling public. D7-77 Ferry terminals at Yam O Mr. Lam, resident of The passenger demand for ferry (Sunny Bay) for ferry Coastal Skyline services at Sunny Bay for regular services. (TCPRD) commuting purpose would likely be low. Hence, the proposal to operate new ferry services at Sunny Bay is not supported,

Annex 4 – D7 p.185 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses having considered that the financial viability of such services is doubtful. Furthermore, the proposal for constructing berthing facilities, such as ferry piers, at Yam O has to be justified by the demand. D7-78 Metro-bound ferry services Ms. Lam, resident of The new town at Tung Chung is at Tung Chung Pier. Tung Chung well served by both MTR Tung Crescent (TCPRD) Chung Line and a number of external bus services. The need for operating additional ferry services connecting the urban areas is doubtful. Therefore, proposal for metro-bound ferry services is not supported having considered that the financial viability of such services is doubtful. D7-79 Tai O Ferry service from Nicholas Botelho The proposed ferry service Central to Mui Wo, then to (153) appears to be an island-hopping Shek Pik and Tai O so that ferry services. If such service is the commuters can leave or to be operated in the form of get on the ferry at any point. “Tour Services” within the meaning of “Exempted Ferry Services” under section 5 of the Ferry Services Ordinance (Cap. 104), the operator of such tour service is exempted from obtaining a franchise and a license from TD for operation of such tour service. D7-80 To provide water taxi/marine S Y (63) Proposal of shuttle ferry service shuttle services around the Stephanie Liu is not supported. There are island: Ngar-ling (204) existing licensed ferry services Lo Shing-kai (226) from Central to Discovery Bay, - to make Lantau a tourist Discovery Bay City Cheung Chau, Peng Chau and attraction; OC (258) Mui Wo. There are also kaito Assoc. of Engineering and minor ferry services from - for island hopping; Professionals in Cheung Chau to Sai Wan Soc. Ltd. (298) Landing (Cheung Chau), Shek - to enhance the HK Resort Co. Ltd. Kwu Chau, Chi Ma Wan, Mui Wo transportation and (404) and Peng Chau; and from Peng recreation needs of Chau to Hei Ling Chau, Mui Wo, Lantau; Discovery Bay and Tai Shui Hang (Lantau). - to extend the North East Lantau Tourism Hub to For tour services, interested

p.186 Annex 4 – D7 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses cover surrounding operators in the market may islands, e.g. Cheung provide it without the need to Chau, Hei Ling Chau, apply for a ferry service license Peng Chau, Mui Wo, under the Ferry Services Nim Shue Wan and Ordinance. However, it is Discovery Bay. doubted if the services to be operated in the form of licensed A shuttle ferry route linking service on a regular basis is all coastal point of interests, financially viable. or water taxi with regular service or for private charter There are existing public landing could be provided. facilities at Nim Shue Wan, Mui Wo, Cheung Chau, Hei Ling Chau and Peng Chau suitable for island hopping purposes. All vessels employed for island hopping purposes must be properly licensed under the Shipping and Port Control Ordinance.

Vessels or launches employed as water taxi services must be properly licensed for carrying passengers. They should not be proliferated into a large number of small boats crossing the busy shipping channel which will impact on marine safety. Currently, there are properly licensed and hirable launches (similar to on-telephone-call taxis) operating in Hong Kong, capable for going anywhere in HK waters.

Operation of waterborne transport service in the form of tour service as well as the availability of adequate berthing facilities at the South Lantau coast could be further considered. D7-81 To use Mui Wo as the base Lantau Island Assoc. Proposal for ferry service is not to boost local tourism, of Societies (322) supported. leisure ferry services from Mui Wo is proposed. For tour services, interested Leisure boat service from operators in the market may Mui Wo to Hong Kong provide it without the need to

Annex 4 – D7 p.187 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Disneyland, Pui O, Cheung apply for a ferry service license Sha and Tai O could be under the Ferry Services provided. Ordinance. However, it is doubtful if the services to be operated in the form of licensed service on a regular basis is financially viable. Operation of waterborne transport service in the form of tour service as well as the availability of adequate berthing facilities in the South Lantau coast or other locations could be further considered. D7-82 To provide leisure boat MC Tang (22) See responses in D7-80. services between South Lantau and Cheung Chau for the enjoyment of the tourists while minimising environmental damage on Lantau. D7-83 Instead of building more HK Youth Hostels See responses in D7-80. roadworks at South Lantau, Assoc. (493) it is proposed to have a regular ferry service between Chi Ma Wan, Pui O and Cheung Sha. The could cause the least air pollution and bring more people to explore the South Lantau by foot via various eco-trails. D7-84 There is a need for a small Business and See responses in D7-80. pier in a sheltered location Professionals somewhere along the south Federation of HK coast to provide for pleasure (140) launch access to the south and possibly for the development of a holiday ferry service to the beaches of Tai A Chau and Siu A Chau. Transportation Cost D7-85 The transportation cost is 13 Senior Members of TD will continue to encourage too high; the high Po Oi Hospital Chan bus operators to provide more transportation cost has Shi Sau Memorial fare concession schemes or deterred visitors going to Social Service Ctr reduce fare level within their Mui Wo or going to tourist (146) financial capability. The MTRCL

p.188 Annex 4 – D7 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses spots in Lantau. Mr. Tsui (78) has the autonomy to set fare. Mr. Chow (172) They need to set fare for its Lam Shun-fat (131) service taking into account the A Mui Wo Resident affordability of the public, the (144) economic environment and its Tsang Wan-chuen operation condition. The (ACRC) Government will encourage the Wong Yui-tak (TWDC) MTRCL to introduce more Mui Wo residents concessionary plans for (MWRC) passengers, such as interchange with fare concession, in order to reduce the transport expense of the public.

TD has encouraged bus companies and bus operators to provide concession to passengers, such as 5% and 10% fare concession scheme and $1 concessionary fare to elderly passengers. The department will continue to closely monitor the financial performance of bus companies and encourage them to consider introducing more fare concessions within their financial capability. D7-86 Transportation cost e.g. Joseph Sanchez Uy See responses in D7-85. buses and MTR are the (9) most expensive in the territory. D7-87 Travelling cost to Lantau Klare Ng (266) See responses in D7-85. from other parts of Hong Kong is very expensive and Government should consider more transportation alternatives other than MTR and Airport Buses which are most expensive form of public transportation. D7-88 Limited accessibility and A Tai O Resident See responses in D7-85. high transportation coast (TORC) have discouraged people from residing in Tai O.

Annex 4 – D7 p.189 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D7-89 Transportation cost should K F Wong (50) See responses in D7-85. be reduced to a reasonable Michael (80) standard and holiday A Tung Chung surcharge should be Resident (521) abolished; surcharge on MTR, buses and cars traveling to and from Lantau should be removed; when transportation cost becomes cheaper, more people will move to Tung Chung and the rest of Lantau Island. D7-90 With good priced Klare Ng (266) See responses in D7-85. transportation, people from other parts of HK will visit Lantau and more business would expand to this area. D7-91 Must lower traffic fare as Lam Biu-fat (279) See responses in D7-85. possible in order to encourage more tourists to come in. D7-92 Sufficient choices should be TAC (TAC) See responses in D7-85. provided to the commuters at reasonable fare levels. D7-93 Fare of ferry services is too HK Fishermen’s TD will encourage ferry operators high. Assoc. (110) to provide more fare concession HK Fishermen’s schemes or reduce fare level Assoc., Tai O within financial capability. Fishermen (Coastal Fishery) Assoc. & Cheung Chau Tai O Shrimp Boat Sports Assoc. (143) D7-94 The fares of ferry services to Nicholas Botelho See responses in D7-93. Mui Wo (where people are (153) most likely to commute by ferry) are on high side. Railway D7-95 To improve transportation S Y (63) At present, both Tung Chung network in Lantau, it is Line and Airport Express Line are proposed to provide a train providing rail services along the network of the whole north shore of Lantau Island. Lantau. There is no justification to extend the rail network to cover the whole Island.

p.190 Annex 4 – D7 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D7-96 Should consider providing a Leung Siu-tong, At present, residents in Yat Tung MTR station at Yat Tung Islands DC Estate can take a feeder bus to Estate. Member (436) MTR Tung Chung Station. 183 Residents of Yat Extension of Tung Chung Line to Tung Estate (437) Yat Tung Estate is to be considered in the context of the future extension of the new town. D7-97 Should consider extending Kam Kin-pong (103) The proposal of extending Tung the railway from Tung Chung Line to Pui O and Mui Wo Chung To Pui O and Mui will be very costly involving long Wo. tunnels and ventilation requirements. There is no justification for this proposal. D7-98 To provide a MTR station at Chan Chi-wai (155) At present, there is no major Tsing Chau Tsai. development proposal at Tsing Chau Tsai. The need for a new station there is not apparent and this will cause delay to the Tung Chung Line passengers including those to the Hong Kong Disneyland. D7-99 To develop light rail transit Nicholas Botelho It is considered that bus/coach system from Mui Wo along (153) services may be the most cost the coast towards Chi Ma effective way to serve the Wan. corridor. There is no justification for a proposed Light Rail Transit system. Other Comments D7-100 The Concept Plan is not Gordon Andreassend The proposed road network for detailed enough as there is (14) Lantau has been set out in the no information on whether Concept Plan. However, the roads are above ground detailed alignments of the road or in tunnel. proposals would be subject to detailed feasibility studies which are yet to be conducted until the Government firms up the plans for major developments in Lantau.

Regarding the proposed alignment and build form of the Hong Kong Section of the HZMB and its connection to the NLH, a consultancy study commissioned by Highways Department (HyD) is currently being undertaken, the proposed alignment options will

Annex 4 – D7 p.191 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses open for public’s comments upon the completion of the study. D7-101 To cope with increase of Janet Law (190) TD will continue to monitor the visitors in Tung Chung, adequacy of these facilities provision for coach parking, including coach parking, interchange road signs, etc. interchange and road signs, and should be improved. will make suitable improvements as and when necessary. D7-102 The car parking spaces Roger Houghton (47) Car parking in Mui Wo will be provided around the ferry studied in due course as part of pier of Mui Wo has greatly the facelift of Mui Wo. The increased in just a few years Concept Plan has proposed to and have obstructed for re-arrange and upgrade the uses former open and free around Mui Wo Ferry Pier. An movement. entrance piazza and a public transport interchange will be provided around the Ferry Pier while parking spaces will be re-provisioned elsewhere. D7-103 Should limit the hours which Catherine Coroneos The current permit system on heavy vehicles can use (250) using Tung Chung Road and South Lantau Road, so that closed roads in South Lantau will recreational users of South be reviewed with due Lantau can enjoy some consideration of improved road tranquility. capacity and other relevant factors. D7-104 For other holiday Catherine Coroneos The Government is monitoring destinations, reduce road (250) the worldwide development of traffic noise by changing all environmentally friendly buses buses which use South and will keep in view Lantau Road to electric technological developments and buses. review the role of electric buses. D7-105 It is very difficult for a visitor Terrence Wong of HK The carrying of bicycles on public carrying a bicycle to use Kart Club Ltd. (LRS) transport should be left to public transport to Lantau Angela Wong of HK individual transport operators to Island. Triathlon Assoc. consider. (LRS) D7-106 Car parking fee near the Mui Wo residents There is no fee paying car parks existing fire station at Mui (MWRC) near the existing fire station at Wo is expensive. Mui Wo. D7-107 Car parking spaces are not Lam Shun-fat (131) TD will monitor the adequacy of adequate, in particular transport facilities including car during public holiday. parking spaces and will make suitable improvements as and when required.

p.192 Annex 4 – D7 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D7-108 Should install noise barriers Undisclosed (101) Traffic noise generated from the along major highways. proposals should be dealt with in accordance with the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Ordinance. It is expected that the EIAs associated with the relevant projects will establish the need of mitigation measures required for tackling any possible environmental nuisance. D7-109 Noise barrier and green belt Lee Hak-yin (88) See responses in D7-108. buffer should be provided to the section of NLH entering Tung Chung area. D7-110 Should install noise barrier Catherine Coroneos See responses in D7-108. along South Lantau Road (250) between San Shek Wan (South Lantau) and Lower Cheung Sha

Annex 4 – D7 p.193 D8. External Transport Network

Background Three packages of highway projects, which form part of the items under the scope of the Northwest New Territories (NWNT) Traffic and Infrastructure Review, were identified in the Concept Plan to meet the traffic demand in Lantau and the NWNT. They are:

Package 1: The Lantau – Urban Link, which mainly comprises connecting infrastructure linking the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) to North Lantau Highway (NLH), Lantau Road P1, Tsing Yi – Lantau Link and Pa Tau Kwu Section of Chok Ko Wan Link Road. Package 2: Strategic North – South Link (East), i.e. Tsing Lung Bridge Package 3: Strategic North – South Link (West), i.e. Tuen Mun to Chek Lap Kok Link

These three packages together represent the maximal network identified for Lantau.

In June 2004, Legislative Council Panel on Transport revisited the item on NWNT Traffic and Infrastructure Review. The Government pointed out that a proposed implementation programme for the necessary infrastructure could only be drawn up when a clearer picture on the traffic demand arising from HZMB and the development programme for other major proposals on Lantau were available.

The current position remains unchanged. These highway projects will be subject to continuous review to suit the planning assumptions and latest circumstances. The relative priority and implementation timeframe of the projects will be assessed in the light of studies under way and the growth in traffic demand.

Key Issues In the consultation for the Concept Plan, a number of comments/concerns were received from the public in particular on the following aspects:

(a) the Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Kok Link should be given the first priority for implementation for releasing the road pressure on NLH and Tsing Ma Bridge; (b) the Tsing Lung Bridge project should be abandoned on the ground of the possible transport overload on the NLH and the constraints set on the airport development; (c) strong justifications should be provided for the Tsing Yi – Lantau Link; (d) more external road links should be provided to avoid the reliance on the NLH and Tsing Ma Bridge; and (e) more external ferry services.

Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Kok Link The suggestion of Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Kok Link to be built first for replacing Route 10 (southern section) (i.e. Tsing Lung Bridge) is noted. However, it should be clarified that the development priority of such a route may be lower than that of Route 10. That is because it is related to future traffic demand arising from the further development on Lantau Island. Furthermore, the Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Kok Link could not perform the important functions of Route 10, such as providing a connection between NWNT and the urban areas and container ports, and relieving Tuen Mun Road and Route 3 in the longer term.

p.194 Annex 4 – D8 Detailed Feasibility Studies Similar to other major infrastructure developments in the territory, detailed feasibility studies with technical assessments for each of the transport proposals, will be carried out for justifying the need and design and identifying all possible impacts and mitigation measures. The studies will need to go through all the relevant statutory procedures and proceed strictly in accordance with the provisions of the relevant legislation including those in the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Ordinance. The public will be consulted and their comments on the projects will be invited in due course.

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses

General D8-1 Additional external road link Mr. Lam, resident of A host of additional highway would be necessary in case Coastal Skyline infrastructure projects have been of a breakdown of NLH. (TCPRD) outlined in the Concept Plan to cater for the future traffic growth.

Packages of highway projects, including various Lantau external links, have been outlined in the Concept Plan to cater for the future traffic growth. They will be subject to further feasibility studies and continuous review to suit the planning assumptions and latest circumstances. These projects would strengthen connections with various parts of the territory including Hong Kong Island when the growth in traffic demand warrants such provisions.

Cheung Tung Road is planned to serve as an emergency access in case of any blockage of NLH. D8-2 The external transport Mr. Chung, resident of Packages of highway projects, linkages of Tung Chung Coastal Skyline including various Lantau external with other parts of the (TCPRD) links, have been outlined in the territory should be Concept Plan to cater for the improved. future traffic growth. They will be subject to further feasibility studies and continuous review to suit the planning assumptions and latest circumstances. These projects would strengthen connections with various parts of the territory including Hong Kong Island when the growth in traffic demand warrants such provisions.

Annex 4 – D8 p.195 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D8-3 External transport network A TPB Member (TPB) Noted. connection and custom clearance for cross-boundary vehicles should be looked into in a comprehensive study. D8-4 The proposed Tuen Mun – HK Islands District Noted. The proposed Tuen Chek Lap Kok link road is Assoc. (2) Mun – Chek Lap Kok Link and supported as: Shum Wing-cheung Tsing Lung Bridge amongst all (233) other identified highway projects 1. It represents the better Ng Kwai-wah, Rep of are grouped into three different alternative for Against Route 10 packages under the Concept connecting Hong Kong Concern Group Plan, which together represent the with the Pearl River (237) maximal network now identified Delta (PRD). Tsang Lun-kong (295) for Lantau. They will be subject Jenny Tsang to continuous review to suit the 2. It links up the airport, Yuen-lam (296) planning assumptions and latest future logistics park, Mong Yin-wan (297) circumstances. The relative container terminals and Lee Ching-yi (300) priority and implementation the HZMB. Chan Wan-fai (301) timeframe of the projects will be Cheung Cheung-ying assessed in the light of studies 3. It helps release the road (303) under way and the growth in traffic pressure on NLH. Wu Lap-fu (304) demand. As many of the Lee Yin-ling (434) proposals in the Concept Plan 4. It provides alternative A Participant (REDA) would be designated projects external access for both under the EIA Ordinance, they Lantau and NWNT. would be subject to feasibility studies including EIAs. The 5. It enhances the tourism cumulative environmental impacts and economic would also be addressed. developments of NWNT. D8-5 The building of Tsing Lung Wendy Tse (104) Noted. The Route 10 project Bridge is not supported due Undisclosed (163) including Tsing Lung Bridge is now to the following reasons: OC of Grand Pacific under review, with particular Heights/Views & attention on the alignment and 1. There may not be Residents (201) construction programme. Upon enough road capacity of Shum Wing-cheung completion of the review, the NLH for receiving (233) appropriate public consultation traffic from Tsing Lung Ng Kwai-wah, Rep of would be arranged. Bridge and will Against Route 10 eventually set Concern Group The proposed Tuen Mun – Chek constraints on the (237) Lap Kok Link and Tsing Lung airport development. Mak Pik-shan (254) Bridge amongst all other identified Mak Pik-man (255) highway projects are grouped into 2. It will increase the traffic Tsang Hoi-kee (256) three different packages under the burden on Tuen Mun Jimmy Ran (294) Concept Plan, which together Road. Tsang Lun-kong (295) represent the maximal network Jenny Tsang now identified for Lantau. They Yuen-lam (296) will be subject to continuous p.196 Annex 4 – D8 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses 3. The Tuen Mun – Chek Mong Yin-wan (297) review to suit the planning Lap Kok Link, which Tsui Chi-kin (351) assumptions and latest links up the airport and Chan Ching (389) circumstances. The relative future logistics park and Lee Tsui-king (390) priority and implementation container terminals with Undisclosed (391) timeframe of the projects will be the HZMB, is the better Tai Yuen-ling (392) assessed in the light of studies alternative to connect Lee Yin-ling (434) under way and the growth in traffic Hong Kong with the demand. As many of the PRD. proposals in the Concept Plan would be designated projects under the EIA Ordinance, they would be subject to feasibility studies including EIAs. The cumulative environmental impacts would also be addressed.

4. It will cause noise The proposed Tsing Lung Bridge pollution to adjacent will need to go through the residential statutory EIA process in which the developments affecting public will be consulted during the the living quality. project profile and EIA report stages. The associated 5. It will cause air pollution environmental impacts will be to the nearby receivers. addressed in an EIA study in accordance with the EIA 6. The bridge will degrade Ordinance. the visual quality of the area.

7. There are technical Noted. drawbacks for the Tsing Lung Bridge and inappropriate to reactivate the project without providing satisfactory solution. D8-6 There are concerns on the Kai Shing Noted. See responses in D8-5. Tsing Lung Bridge project Management as: Services Ltd. (187) Jimmy Ran (294) 1. The Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Kok Link, which links up the airport, future logistics park, container terminals and the HZMB, is the better alternative to connect Hong Kong with the PRD.

Annex 4 – D8 p.197 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses 2. There is great doubt on whether the NLH can absorb the extra traffic if Tsing Lung Bridge is built adjacent to Tsing Ma Bridge.

3. There are technical drawbacks for the Tsing Lung Bridge and inappropriate to reactivate the project without providing satisfactory solution. D8-7 It is inappropriate to include Undisclosed (347) The Concept Plan is formulated to the Lantau - Tsing Yi Link in set out the overall planning the Concept Plan when the concept and some proposals for feasibility of such a link is individual areas as a basis for extremely dubious and has further detailed planning. The not been studied to a highway project of Tsing Yi – sufficient level of detail to Lantau Link in the Concept Plan confirm its feasibility. The are conceptual, which would be Lantau - Tsing Yi Link has subject to further investigation and traffic implications on the engineering feasibility study to NLH. ascertain the feasibility. Implementation Priority D8-8 The Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Business and Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Kok Link Kok Link should be given Professionals has been outlined in the Concept the first in priority, instead of Federation of HK Plan as one of a host of possible the Tsing Lung Bridge, for (140) highway projects to serve the relieving the pressure on Kai Shing future traffic growth of the region. NLH, providing direct Management Nevertheless, HyD is going to access to NWNT and Services Ltd. (187) carry out further feasibility study further north to Shenzhen Ryan Chu (199) on this and other highway and alternative external OC of Grand Pacific proposals and continuous access. It is the better Heights/Views & monitoring and review work would alternative to connect Hong Residents (201) be undertaken to suit the latest Kong with the PRD since it Shum Wing-cheung planning parameters and links up the airport, future (233) anticipated growth in traffic in the logistics center, container Mak Pik-shan (254) region. terminals and the HZMB. Mak Pik-man (255) Tsang Hoi-kee (256) The proposed Tuen Mun – Chek Jimmy Ran (294) Lap Kok Link and Tsing Lung Tsang Lun-kong (295) Bridge amongst all other identified Jenny Tsang highway projects are grouped into Yuen-lam (296) three different packages under the Mong Yin-wan (297) Concept Plan, which together Lee Ching-yi (300) represent the maximal network

p.198 Annex 4 – D8 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Chan Wan-fai (301) now identified for Lantau. They Cheung Cheung-ying will be subject to continuous (303) review to suit the planning Wu Lap-fu (304) assumptions and latest Kam Ho (395) circumstances. The relative Lee Yin-ling (434) priority and implementation Mr. Lee, Tung Chung timeframe of the projects will be resident (TC) assessed in the light of studies under way and the growth in traffic demand. D8-9 The proposed Tuen Mun – HKIA (445) See Response in D8-8. Chek Lap Kok Link appears A LBAC/PSC Member quite unnecessary. The (LBAC/PSC) Government should provide more justifications for this link. D8-10 The Tsing Yi – Lantau Link Michael Chiang of See Response in D8-8. was not necessary as a HKIA (PCF) back up external link if Tsing Lung Bridge and Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Kok Link were implemented. D8-11 The need and function of Michael Chiang of See Response in D8-8. the proposed strategic HKIA (ProIns) network indicated in the Billy Wong of HKCA Concept Plan, in particular (ProIns) the Tsing Yi - Lantau Link, should be reviewed due to the significant landscape and visual impact. The Tsing Lung Bridge could better serve the future development of Lantau. Proposals – Road Links D8-12 To connect Tung Chung to Tam Ka-ki (44) A host of additional highway Tuen Mun via tunnel. infrastructure projects have been outlined in the Concept Plan to cater for the future traffic growth. They will be subject to further feasibility studies and continuous review to suit the planning assumptions and latest circumstances. These projects would strengthen connections with various parts of the territory including Hong Kong Island when the growth in traffic demand warrants such provisions.

Annex 4 – D8 p.199 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D8-13 The Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Shum Wing-cheung See responses in D8-12. Kok Link via tunnel. (233) Undisclosed (391) Tai Yuen-ling (392) D8-14 The Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Kai Shing The existing rail network serves Kok Link should incorporate Management both Tuen Mun and North Lantau a rail link. Services Ltd. (187) including the Airport at Chek Lap Lee Ching-yi (300) Kok. The justification to provide Chan Wan-fai (301) a direct rail linkage between Tuen Cheung Cheung-ying Mun and Chek Lap Kok is not (303) apparent. Wu Lap-fu (304) D8-15 The Tuen Mun – Chek Lap OC of Grand Pacific See responses in D8-12 and Kok Link, with the Heights/Views & D8-14. incorporation of rail link, via Residents (201) tunnel. Ng Kwai-wah, Rep of Against Route 10 Concern Group (237) Mak Pik-shan (254) Mak Pik-man (255) Tsang Hoi-kee (256) Tsang Lun-kong (295) Jenny Tsang Yuen-lam (296) Mong Yin-wan (297) Lee Yin-ling (434) D8-16 The Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Undisclosed (320) See responses in D8-12 and Kok Link, with the D8-14. incorporation of rail link, in bridge. D8-17 A direct road/a tunnel Secondary School See responses in D8-1. connecting Lantau to Hong Student (29) Kong Island is necessary in Undisclosed (54) order to release the road pressure on Tsing Ma Bridge and Tsing Yi. D8-18 Road/rail link from Western Lai Biao (125) See responses in D8-1. district of Hong Kong Island to Discovery Bay in Lantau At present, rail services are via Peng Chau, Kau Yi provided along the north shore of Chau and Siu Kau Yi Chau. Lantau by Tung Chung Line and To link up Westerm District Airport Express Line. There is no and Kau Yi Chau via tunnel justification to construct a rail line and to link up Discover Bay, to link up Western District, Kau Yi Peng Chau, Siu Kau Yi Chau, Peng Chau and Discovery Chau and Kau Yi Chau via Bay. bridges to minimise the p.200 Annex 4 – D8 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses distance between Hong The existing highway Kong Island, Lantau and infrastructure including Lantau the airport. Link and Route 3 section between Tsing Yi and Hong Kong Island would still be able to cope with the anticipated traffic needs in the foreseeable future. Nevertheless, suitable packages of highway projects would be formulated to cope with the longer-term traffic needs in response to the land use planning of the Concept Plan as well as other developments in the region. D8-19 Provide connection to Choi Shing-for Adequate connectivity between Tsuen Wan from the (TWDC) the existing Tsing Ma Bridge/the proposed Tsing Lung proposed Lantau external links Bridge and the existing road network to serve Tsuen Wan as well as other parts of the territory to access Lantau would be provided. Proposals – Rail Link D8-20 Extend the rail link from Choi Shing-for The existing rail network covers Lantau to Tsuen Wan or (TWDC) extensive areas in Tsuen Wan and connect to West Rail to North Lantau areas via Tsuen enhance the tourism Wan Line and Tung Chung Line developments in the area. with interchange at Lai King Station.

Proposals – Cross-boundary Pier D8-21 To convert the existing Rebecca Wong of The proposal submitted by the temporary cross-boundary AAHK (PCF) Airport Authority Hong Kong is ferry pier on Airport Island being considered by the into a permanent pier and Government. extend the services to non-transit passengers. D8-22 A medium development Lam Chui-kok (126) The Hong Kong Disneyland is scale pier providing served by road connection linking cross-boundary ferry to the cross-boundary transport services to PRD, infrastructure. particularly for visitors to Hong Kong Disneyland, should be provided at Sunny Bay. The pier is in close proximity to Disneyland and could provide direct ferry services for visitors from PRD

Annex 4 – D8 p.201 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses particularly those targeting for one day trip without staying overnight. Proposals – Others D8-23 Accessibility should be Chan Shuk-fong of Noted. improved and alternative Federation of HK external connection should Hotel Owners be explored as Lantau at (TourS) present mainly relied on railway which was a relatively expensive mode of transport. D8-24 Traffic congestions are Citybus Ltd. (73) Noted. common on Ting Kau Bridge and the lower deck of Lantau Link during strong monsoon or tropical cyclone attack. Uninterrupted traffic capacity should be provided at the planned Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Kok Link, Tsing Lung Bridge and Tsing Yi – Lantau Link. Environmental Issues D8-25 Construction of the HK Dolphinwatch Ltd. The proposed Tuen Mun-Chek proposed Tuen Mun – Chek (193) Lap Kok Link will need to go Lap Kok Link will inevitably through the statutory EIA process affect the dolphin habitat, in which the public will be and life threatening to the consulted during the project profile dolphins, considering the and EIA report stages. amount of noise, pollution and damage to the sea bed Potential ecological impacts on involved. dolphins arising from the proposed link will require further detailed assessment. D8-26 Concerns on the significant Michael Chiang of The design and visual impact of visual impact arising from HKIA (PCF) the Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Kok Tuen Mun – Chek Lap Kok A Tung Chung Link will be subject to detailed Link, which would run Resident (330) study, if it is selected for across a long distance in implementation. The public will the open sea. be consulted in the course of study.

p.202 Annex 4 – D8 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses D8-27 Object to the Tsing Save Our Shorelines The associated environmental Yi-Lantau Link as it might (372) impacts of the Tsing Yi-Lantau destroy an area of natural Gavin Coates (399) Link will be addressed in an EIA shoreline and brings limited study in accordance with the EIA benefit as a result. The Ordinance. need for such link should be justified by updated traffic The relative priority and projections for the final implementation timeframe of the design of Lantau before it is projects will be assessed in the considered acceptable. light of studies under way and the growth in traffic demand. D8-28 Object to the Tsing Lung Save Our Shorelines Route 10 project including Tsing Bridge as it might destroy (372) Lung Bridge is now under review, the shoreline for the part Gavin Coates (399) with particular attention on the connecting to Tuen Mun alignment and construction Road. The need for the programme. Upon completion of proposed highway the review, appropriate public connecting to Tsing Lung consultation would be arranged. Bridge is still not certain as traffic figures and the The relative priority and potential for traffic implementation timeframe of the management in the New projects will be assessed in the Territories are being light of studies under way and the reviewed. growth in traffic demand.

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Abbreviations

AAHK Airport Authority, Hong Kong AC Area Committee Assoc. Association CA The Conservancy Association CILTHK The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Hong Kong CMPB Country and Marine Parks Board Co. Company Corp. Corporation Ctr Centre CUHK The Chinese University of Hong Kong DAB Democratic Alliance for Betterment of Hong Kong DC District Council GLA Green Lantau Association HK Hong Kong HKCA The Hong Kong Construction Association HKIA The Hong Kong Institute of Architects HKIE The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers HKIP Hong Kong Institute of Planners HKIS The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors HKU The University of Hong Kong HKUSU Hong Kong University Students’ Union In. Rep Indigenous Inhabitant Representative KFBG Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden Corporation KTCRSAA Kwun Tong Culture, Recreation, Sports and Arts Association LIM Living Islands Movement Ltd. Limited MTRCL MTR Corporation Limited NT The New Territories OC The Owners’ Committee RC Rural Committee Reg. Registered Res. Rep Resident Representative Soc. Society WWF HK World Wide Fund for Nature Hong Kong

(AAA) Abbreviation in brackets indicates the respective consultative sessions (Please refer to Annex 1 – List of Consultative Sessions for details). (000) Number in brackets indicates the number of submission (Please refer to Annex 2 – List of Written Submissions for details).