Annex 1
Progress of Development Projects
Matter Latest Progress Ex-Shek O Quarry At its meeting on 24.9.2020, EDPC had discussed on Date of Meeting of Last Discussion: “Motion on the Future Use of 19.11.2020 (4th Meeting of Economy, Development and Planning Ex-Shek O Quarry”. DSD Committee (EDPC)) briefed members on the relocation of Sha Tin Sewage Responsible Bureau/Department(s): Planning Department Treatment Works to caverns (PlanD)/Lands Department (LandsD)/ Drainage Services and the proposed temporary Department (DSD) land use of Ex-Shek O Quarry site. Members expressed The ex-Shek O Quarry site falls within an area zoned “Undetermined” concerns regarding site on the Tai Tam and Shek O Outline Zoning Plan (OZP). The selection, traffic impact etc., “Undermined” zoning, under which all proposed developments would and passed the motion “The require planning permission from the Town Planning Board (TPB), Southern District Council will ensure that any interim development will not jeopardise the future urges Government to confirm planning and development of the site. conversion of the ex-Shek O Quarry in support of a high In 1994, the then Civil Engineering Department commenced the Shek quality water borne leisure, O Quarry rehabilitation works, including tree planting trials and recreation and sports facility artificial nesting sites, and the concept of developing the rehabilitated as soon as possible.” quarry into a water sports centre was considered. The rehabilitation works was completed in 2012, and the site has been used as a casting DSD’s application for the basin of immersed tube tunnel units for the Shatin to Central Link proposed temporary project since end 2014. The reinstatement works of the site by the government land allocation of MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL) was completed and the the site has been received by concerned land was handed over to the LandsD on 13.8.2019. LandsD. Following the Invigorating Island South LandsD received an application for Short Term Tenancy for the initiative announced in the purposes of a Hong Kong International Sailing Centre. The applicant 2020 Policy Address, the is Hong Kong Sailing Federation (being one of the National Sports application for temporary Association). The application has been circulated to relevant government land allocation Departments for initial comments. Comments received from relevant would not be proceeded with. Departments have been referred to the applicant for their consideration.
Remarks: Updates are underlined Matter Latest Progress After discussion with Development Bureau (DEVB) and Home Affairs Bureau (HAB), LandsD had informed the applicant that the Short Term Tenancy cannot be processed further as the site would be reserved for uses in relation to forthcoming public works projects.
When the site is no longer required for short term uses, PlanD will review the zoning of the site and consult the District Council on the proposal in due course.
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Matter Latest Progress Request to Improve the Drainage System of Pokfulam DSD has almost completed the project Villages design and is now working with LandsD to arrange the land acquisition, Date of Meeting of Last Discussion: planning application and gazette. 19.11.2020 (4th Meeting of EDPC)
Responsible Bureau/Department(s): Environmental Protection Department/ DSD
This project aims at providing public sewerage for unsewered areas in Pokfulam in order to improve the hygiene condition of unsewered areas in Pokfulam, and to improve the water quality of the downstream receiving water body, viz. Waterfall Bay.
The proposed project is for the construction of (a) about 2.4 km of sewers and associated manholes in the unsewered area in Pokfulam; (b) a dry weather flow interceptor in Pokfulam Village; and (c) construction of three pump pits and about 50 m of twin rising mains.
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Matter Latest Progress Long-term Uses of the Site of Former Aberdeen Fire HAB noted that the Committee would Station (AFS) like to have more details on the progress of the works project. As the Date of Meeting of Last Discussion: project was at its initial preparatory 25.9.2017 (11th Meeting of District Development and stage, more information would be Housing Committee (DDHC)) provided to the Committee when available. Responsible Bureau/Department(s): HAB
The funding application on the project on “Development of Arts Space and a permanent office of the Hong Kong Arts Development Council at ex-Aberdeen Fire Station site (the site)” (the project) was approved by the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council (LegCo) on 22.4.2016. The approved project estimate of the project is $348.6 million in money-of-the-day prices. Facilities to be provided include arts studios for renting to visual artists and media artists at affordable rates, an exhibition gallery and an arts information centre. The site will also accommodate a permanent office for the Hong Kong Arts Development Council. The site has been included in the quarterly land sale programme for July – September 2016. The LandsD announced in October 2016 that the tender for the site (Aberdeen Inland Lot No. 462 at Yip Kan Street and Wong Chuk Hang Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong) was awarded to the Grand Apex Limited (parent company: Sino Land Company Limited and Empire Group Holdings Limited), on a 50-year land grant at a premium of $2,528 million. It is expected that the construction works can be completed in 2022. Details of the project are available in the Finance Committee documents.
http://www.legco.gov.hk/yr15-16/english/fc/pwsc/papers/p15 -54e.pdf
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Matter Latest Progress Wong Chuk Hang Comprehensive Development Area On 7.5.2020, MTRCL, in response to request, updated members of the latest Date of Meeting of Last Discussion: progress of the CDA including various 7.5.2020 (4th Meeting of Southern District Council (SDC)) phases of property development and proposed number of residential units Responsible Organisation: MTRCL and car parking spaces after review, members also discussed areas relating A motion was passed at the SDC meeting on 22.9.2016 to to public open space, design and urge that shopping malls, performance venues, community provision of footbridge connection, welfare facilities, public open space and improvement of the social welfare facilities and public Public Traffic Interchange will be built simultaneously when transport facilities, etc. building residential properties on the site of the previous Representatives of MTRCL and Wong Chuk Hang Estate. The Committee on 23.1.2017 also relevant Government Departments have requested the construction of a footbridge connecting the responded to members’ enquiries Wong Chuk Hang Comprehensive Development Area (CDA) accordingly. and the provision of connection point for the potential footbridge should allow flexibility in meeting the actual community needs in future.
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Matter Latest Progress Public Housing Developments in Pokfulam South Progress of site formation and infrastructures works Date of Meeting of Last Discussion: (CEDD) 19.11.2020 (4th Meeting of EDPC) Following the gazettal of the road and Responsible Bureau/Department(s): Civil Engineering sewerage works of site formation and and Development Department (CEDD)/Housing infrastructures for the housing Department (HD) developments by the Government in September 2018, CEDD, HD and TD In the 2014 Policy Address, the Chief Executive announced reported to the Committee again in May the partial lifting of the administrative moratorium in 2019 on the progress of site formation Pokfulam area for public housing developments and to and infrastructure works as well as the redevelop Wah Fu Estate. The Government proposed housing developments. public housing development at five Government sites, namely Wah Lok Path, Wah King Street, Wah Fu North, Kai Members urged to start the relevant Lung Wan North and Kai Lung Wan South, and will works as soon as possible to tie in with construct relevant transport and social welfare facilities. Wah Fu Estate Redevelopment.
In July 2017, HD, together with CEDD and PlanD briefed The works contract for the Project of the DDHC on the findings of the engineering feasibility study Site Formation and Infrastructure Works of the housing developments; the proposed development for the Public Housing Developments at principles, parameters and preliminary programme of the Pok Fu Lam South was awarded in proposal; the considerations for Wah Fu Estate December 2020. Discussion of Redevelopment; and sought views from DDHC. programme and works details with the Contractor was in progress. In July 2018, CEDD, HD and Transport Department (TD) briefed DDHC on the road and sewerage works of site Progress of Public Housing formation and infrastructures for the housing developments Developments and sought views from the Committee. Members did raise (HD/CEDD/Highways Department comments under different categories at the meeting, in (Railway Development Office)) particular on the traffic arrangement. Members commented on the connectivity between the housing estates, the footbridges and walkway paving design as well as the community facilities, etc. Also, members strongly requested that the redevelopment of Wah Fu Estate
6 Remarks: Updates are underlined Matter Latest Progress should tie in with the construction of South Island Line (West) (SIL(W)).
Subject to smooth construction of the site formation and infrastructure works by CEDD and completion of design for the five public housing development sites in Pok Fu Lam South, the reception resources of Wah Fu Estate redevelopment will be realised. The Hong Kong Housing Authority (HKHA) is currently collecting views from the tenants of Wah Fu Estates, local orgainisations and relevant stakeholders regarding the overall clearance arrangement. Moreover, HKHA will proceed to prepare the clearance plan and planning design of Wah Fu Estate redevelopment after MTRCL submits the proposal of SIL(W) and obtains support from the Government.
Based on the current progress and assuming smooth construction works to be taken place, it is anticipated that the first phase provision of the reception estates for the population intake would be available from 2027 onwards. HKHA will review the programme according to CEDD’s timetable of the site formation and infrastructure works and the schedule of site handover to HKHA.
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Matter Latest Progress Cyberport Expansion Project A TPB hearing was held on 5.6.2020 to consider the representations and Date of Meeting of Last Discussion: comments. According to the 21.5.2020 (1st Meeting of EDPC) minutes of the TPB meeting, TPB decided to partially uphold some Responsible Bureau/Department(s): Innovation and representations and amend the Notes Technology Bureau (ITB) of the OZP to include the requirement of submission of layout In the 2019-20 Budget, HK$5.5 billion was reserved for plan for the “Other Specified Uses” Cyberport expansion to attract more quality technology annotated “Cyber-Port(1)” zone. companies and start-ups to set up their offices in Cyberport and After considering the further provide a pathway for young people to pursue a career in representations on 25.9.2020, TPB Innovation and Technology (I&T). Upon completion of the agreed to amend the draft OZP statutory town planning procedures for rezoning and seeking according to the proposed funding approval from the Finance Committee of LegCo, amendment. On 5.1.2021, the construction is expected to commence in 2021 and be completed Chief Executive in Council approved in 2024 at the earliest. the OZP, which was subsequently renumbered as S/H10/19. The Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited statutory planning process of the (HKCMCL) briefed the Committee on the Cyberport Expansion concerned OZP is completed. Project (the Project) in May 2019. The proposed Cyberport 5 is expected to provide 66 000 square metres gross floor area, Transport and Housing Bureau mainly comprising office space, co-working space, a (THB) has responded to members’ multi-function hall and a data services platform. The existing comments in respect of SIL(W). Waterfront Park will also be enhanced. Members raised HKCMCL will take into account the concerns on traffic impact, public space, pedestrian linkage etc.. Committee’s comments regarding the project in its detailed design ITB and HKCMCL provided supplementary information to the stage and engage the community. Committee in July 2019 based on the comments from members, ITB is exploring with the including information on improvement works for traffic lights Departments concerned the and road junctions. possibility of enhancing the connectivity between Cyberport and While the Committee supported the Project in principle, the neighbouring communities. members had concern over its implications on the traffic conditions and expressed their strong aspiration for the construction of SIL(W). Members also expressed their wish to enhance the connectivity between Cyberport and the
8 Remarks: Updates are underlined Matter Latest Progress neighbouring communities. The Committee urged HKCMCL and Departments concerned to provide the traffic impact assessment report, set up community liaison group and relay members’ comments to TPB.
On 27.9.2019, TPB gazetted the draft Pok Fu Lam OZP No. S/H10/18 under section 5 of the Town Planning Ordinance for public inspection.
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Matter Latest Progress Aberdeen Harbour Expansion MD periodically assesses the demand and supply of sheltered space in Hong Kong. Date of Meeting of Last Discussion: Based on the assessment completed in 2017, 19.11.2020 (4th Meeting of EDPC) there should be sufficient supply of shelter space for local vessels on a territorial-wide Responsible Bureau/Department(s): Marine basis up till 2030. MD is currently Department (MD) conducting a new round of assessment with a view to ascertaining the shelter space On 31.3.2014, the District Development and requirements up till 2035. Environment Committee (DDEC) (2012-2015) had discussed on the “Planning Matters of Aberdeen During the period when Mangkhut struck Typhoon Shelter”. To ensure safe use of the Aberdeen Hong Kong, the highest occupancy rate of Typhoon Shelter, create job opportunities and promote Aberdeen Typhoon Shelters West and South marine economy and development in the Southern was 85% and 74% respectively. Sheltered District, members suggested the expansion of Aberdeen space was available for use by vessels in the Harbour, construction of an additional breakwater at the two typhoon shelters even at the peak time, west access and planning of mooring spaces. and vessels could choose a suitable location Members supported the above suggestions in general for berthing subject to their size, draft, and and had urged MD to reflect DDEC’s request to available water space, etc. relevant Bureau. MD noted members’ concern on vessels Besides, during the meeting with LegCo members on berthing in close proximity to each other 14.5.2019, SDC members indicated that since the within typhoon shelters hence leading to vessels in the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter were moored collisions. According to our records, MD closely to each other, many were damaged due to received a total of four and 12 reports of collision during the course of typhoon Mangkhut. collisions between vessels in the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelters West and South At its meeting on 21.5.2020, EDPC discussed “Issues respectively at the time typhoon Mangkhut Relating to Employment Opportunities in the Southern devastated Hong Kong. Every time during District”. Members raised the proposal of Aberdeen the passage of typhoon, MD will conduct Harbour Expansion, suggesting that it will create jobs more patrols in the typhoon shelters to ensure related to ship building, cleaning, and repairing, private that vessels will enter and leave the typhoon and commercial vessels, fishing, diving, leisure, fish shelters safely, berth in an orderly manner, trading, seafood restaurants etc. and the passage areas remain clear so that the fire and rescue boats will be able to arrive timely at site for fire-fighting as well as search and rescue operations in case of
10 Remarks: Updates are underlined Matter Latest Progress emergency. MD’s patrol officers will also provide advice, direction and assistance to operators of the vessels to ensure that vessels can be anchored at suitable locations in the typhoon shelters and take refuge at safe berthing spaces. In addition, relevant Government Department is currently carrying out enhancement works for the western breakwater of Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter.
MD promulgates Marine Department Notice and holds safety seminar every year to remind coxswain and persons-in-charge of local vessels to make early preparation for appropriate sheltering arrangement, take preventive measures so as to mitigate the impact and loss caused by typhoon.
Issue relating to employment opportunities in the Southern District is outside MD’s purview. As regards the “Invigorating Island South” initiative mentioned in the 2020 Policy Address, we understand that a multi-disciplinary professional team under the DEVB has been set up and will co-ordinate and implement the various projects under the initiative.
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Matter Latest Progress Policy and Development of Shipyards Around Aberdeen THB is committed to promoting the Typhoon Shelter development of Hong Kong’s port and maritime sectors. With regard to local Date of Meeting of Last Discussion: vessels, providing timely and sufficient 19.11.2020 (4th Meeting of EDPC) repair and maintenance services is essential to port operation and marine Responsible Bureau/Department(s) and Organisation(s): safety as well as the sustainable THB development of the trade. According to statistics from MD, the number of locally On 24 Sept 2020, EDPC discussed on “Matters Related to licensed vessels has been increasing in Land Use Planning Around Ap Lei Chau Praya Road”. A recent years, with the number standing at member commented that quite a number of residents had 19 491 as at end of September 2020. complained that the boatyard site had not been used for the There is a steady demand for local ship designated purpose, and the impacts of the boatyards on the repairing services. In the light of the surrounding environment had caused considerable above, THB support continued use of the discontent among the residents. Members also expressed STT shipyard sites along Ap Lei Chau concerns on the details on the renewal of short-term Praya Road for shipyard purposes. In tenancies (STTs) for the boatyards and the development of this regard, the Government endeavors to the neighbouring areas. The existing Government policy explore and adopt appropriate measure to on leasing out the sites for boatyards by way of STTs had improve the management of STT fallen behind the times and created conflicts in the shipyard sites and to reduce the impact of communit. The Government should conduct studies on ship-repair operations to the nearby reprovisioning the boatyards, rationalising their locations community. and grouping them under different categories. To strengthen the enforcement against misuse, THB is working with LandsD in reviewing the terms and conditions of STT for shipyard sites, Trade consultations will be arranged in due course.
THB attended the 4th EDPC meeting on 19.11.2020 to discuss on the policy and development of shipyards in Ap Lei Chau.
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Matter Latest Progress Development of Ocean Park and Areas in Vicinity During the rethink exercise on Ocean Park, the (Including Stanley Market and Jumbo Floating Government, working together with the Restaurant) consultant appointed, undertook comprehensive engagement with various Date of Meeting of Last Discussion: stakeholders, including attending the 2nd EDPC 11.3.2021 (8th Meeting of SDC) meeting on 16.7.2020 to collect members’ views, with a view to charting the way forward Responsible Bureau/Department(s): Tourism for Ocean Park. Commission (TC) The 2020 Policy Address announced the On 20.1.2020, the Government presented the Invigorating Island South initiative, with key “Strategic Repositioning Plan” (SRP) of the Ocean projects related to the Ocean Park include Park to the Panel of Economic Development of formulating a proposal for the rebirth of Ocean LegCo. SDC was briefed and consulted on the SRP Park; exploring new marine tourism routes at its meeting on 23.1.2020. with Ocean Park as the core to link up with other districts and islands; and revitalising the As the COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to new Jumbo Floating Restaurant. circumstances which cast doubts on the commercial viability of the SRP, the Government considered that TC announced the proposed way forward of it would no longer be prudent to support the Ocean Ocean Park on 18.1.2021. We recommend Park Corporation (OPC) to pursue the SRP. Instead, that Ocean Park should be transformed into a we should proceed with a clean slate in formulating destination which focuses on conservation and the way forward for Ocean Park. The Government education, grounded in nature and therefore proposed a $5.4 billion funding to the Ocean complemented by adventure and leisure Park to support its operation for one year, to repay its elements to enhance visitor experience. We commercial loans and to settle the costs for will submit the proposed financial arrangement completing the Ocean Park’s Tai Shue Wan to the Finance Committee of LegCo for Development Project. approval as soon as possible. We have also attended the SDC meeting on 11.3.2021 to On 21.5.2020, EDPC discussed on “Concerns over the collect members’ views. Government’s Financial Support for the Ocean Park and its Long-term Development”. Members stressed that the Ocean Park must change its positioning and operation mode, its future development should focus on education and conservation.
13 Remarks: Updates are underlined Matter Latest Progress The Finance Committee of the LegCo approved the funding proposal to support the OPC at its meeting on 29.5.2020. The Commerce and Economic Development Bureau (CEDB) suggested that the future development of Ocean Park could be integrated with the areas in vicinity. Members were concerned about how the above suggestion could integrate with the tourism and economic development in the Southern District.
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Matter Latest Progress Development of the University of Hong Kong: Sassoon Road Campus
Date of Meeting of Last Discussion: (i) Short-term proposals: funding for 23.1.2020 (2nd Meeting of SDC) enhancement of teaching facilities cum medical campus Responsible Organisation: the University of Hong development was approved by Kong (HKU) LegCo Finance Committee on 26 June 2020; conversion works will Sassoon Road Campus start in the first quarter of 2021 and complete in the fourth To cope with the need for increasing the healthcare quarter of 2021. teaching capacities for medical and nursing students, HKU is working on the following short, mid and long (ii) Mid-term proposals: term proposals: development of ancillary facilities at No. 6 Sassoon Road (i) Enhancement of teaching facilities cum medical for medical and nursing students campus development – carrying out conversion is scheduled to start design in works for additional anatomy dissecting 2021; subject to funding approval laboratories and storage for cadavers at the by end of 2021, works could Laboratory Block, as well as enablement of virtual commence in 2Q 2022 and connection by telepresence solution across complete in 2024 and 2026 in different teaching venues at the Sassoon Road phases; feasibility study is in medical campus (short-term, planned for 2020); progress for an additional (ii) Construction of an additional academic building by academic building by expanding expanding the No. 3 Sassoon Road site and the No. 3 Sassoon Road site. ancillary facilities at No. 6 Sassoon Road for medical and nursing students (mid-term, planned (iii) &(iv)Long-term proposals: feasibility for 2026); studies for redevelopment of (iii) Redevelopment of Patrick Manson Building at No. Patrick Manson Building and 7 Sassoon Road (long-term, planned for 2028); and university corridor project will (iv) Enhancement of pedestrian connectivity by a start in late 2021. university corridor at Sassoon Road medical campus (long-term, planned for 2028).
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To alleviate the shortage in hostel places, two projects in (i) High West Site at No. 144 Pokfulam the Southern District have been planned: Road – tender for main contract works in progress; demolition (i) Construction of 2 hostel buildings at the High West preparation works also in progress. site at No. 144 Pokfulam Road; after district (ii) Wong Chuk Hang hostel consultation and consequential to the planning development – site clearance and application for hostel use, the existing staff hoarding works completed; site quarters will be redeveloped in conjunction formation and excavation and lateral (planned for 2024); and support (ELS) works are in progress; (ii) Construction of student residence at Police School In-principle Acceptance of Modular Road, Wong Chuk Hang – a twin-block hostel Integrated Construction Systems was development for 1 224 places, using “Modular approved by Buildings Department in Integrated Construction” method in order to reduce October 2020. disturbance to the neighbourhood (planned for 2023).
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Matter Latest Progress Development of Hong Kong Police College at Wong Chuk Consolidated response from DEVB, Hang SB, PlanD and HKPF as follows:
Date of Meeting of Last Discussion: The Police College falls within an area 27.11.2017 (12th Meeting of DDHC) zoned “Government, Institution or Community” (“G/IC”) on the Aberdeen Responsible Bureau/Department(s): DEVB, Security & Ap Lei Chau OZP, which was Bureau (SB), PlanD, Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF)) granted to HKPF by way of Permanent Government Land Allocation. The SDC had discussed on the relocation of the Hong Kong Police College is well-established Police College (Police College) at Wong Chuk Hang, providing various training programmes rezoning it for residential purpose. At its meeting on for HKPF. HKPF has no plans to 19.3.2015, SDC has passed the motion as follows: “This relocate the Hong Kong Police College. Council requests that the site of the Hong Kong Police College at Wong Chuk Hang should be rezoned for residential purposes, with a view to facilitating the redevelopment of Wah Fu Estate as well as the needs of public and private housing development. Meanwhile, the Government is urged to explore and identify a site for the removal of the college without delay.” The Chairman of SDC had then written to the Secretary for Development, urging DEVB to coordinate the relevant Bureau and Departments to study the relevant proposal. DEVB responded that SB and HKPF have no plan to relocate the Police College.
At its meeting on 27.11.2017, DDHC had discussed on “Proposal to Put the Site of the Police College at Wong Chuk Hang on the Agenda of Task Force on Land Supply for Long Term Planning”. Members pointed out that relocating the Police College and rezoning it for residential use and other ancillary facilities can relieve land shortage in the urban area. DDHC had written to the Task Force on Land Supply, urging for a study on the proposal. DEVB responded again that SB and the HKPF have no plan to relocate the Police College.
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Matter Latest Progress Revitalisation of Tai Tam Tuk Raw Water Pumping Station Staff The Staff Quarters Compound Quarters Compound has been included in Batch VI of the Revitalisation Scheme. Date of Meeting of Last Discussion: The application has closed at 9.5.2019 (22nd Meeting of SDC) noon on 3.9.2020. The submissions are now being Responsible Bureau/Department(s): DEVB studied and to be assessed by the Advisory Committee on Tai Tam Tuk Raw Water Pumping Station Staff Quarters Compound Built Heritage Conservation. (The Staff Quarters Compound) is located at Tai Tam Reservoir Road, Hong Kong. It was constructed by the Government under the schemes of Tai Tam and Tai Tam Tuk to cater for the ever-increasing demand for fresh water in the early twentieth century. The Staff Quarters Compound was declared as monument in 2009. Owing to the adoption of automated operation and centralised control for the pumping station, staff is no longer required to stay overnight and hence most of the staff quarters are now vacant.
Launched in 2008 by DEVB, the Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme (Revitalisation Scheme) aims to preserve government-owned historic buildings and put them into good use, to promote active public participation in heritage conservation, and to create job opportunities. DEVB plans to include the Staff Quarters Compound in Batch VI of the Revitalisation Scheme. The new batch is tentatively scheduled for launching by the end of 2019.
At its meeting on 9.5.2019, SDC discussed on the revitalisation of the Staff Quarters Compound, majority of the members expressed support for the revitalisation and wished to develop facilities for land- and water-based activities at the site by capitalising on the geographical advantage of the Staff Quarters Compound being close to Tai Tam Harbour, as well as making good use of the adjacent Tai Tam Bay Pier.
Members attended a site visit at the Staff Quarters Compound on 10.7.2019 and had provided comments on the use of The Staff Quarters Compound after revitalisation, applicants were advised to make good use of the pier and related facilities in vicinity. The comments have been conveyed to DEVB for consideration.
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Matter Latest Progress Protection and Improvement Measures Against The consultants have largely identified the Typhoons in the Southern District low-lying coastal or windy locations in Hong Kong; and have collected their coastal Date of Meeting of Last Discussion: geographical information. The consultants 19.11.2020 (4th Meeting of EDPC) have also considered the weather information, such as the past tropical Responsible Bureau/Department(s): CEDD cyclones (including Super Typhoon Mangkhut) that have seriously affected In November 2018, DDHC had discussed on how to Hong Kong, sea water levels, storm surges, formulate appropriate protection measures (including and wind and wave conditions, etc. short and long-term measures). Members hoped that Currently, the consultants are conducting the Departments concerned could adopt more effective computer modelling analysis and studying measures for the low-lying and coastal areas to guard the impact of extreme weather on the against typhoons. low-lying coastal or windy locations. They are also exploring and evaluating CEDD had commissioned a consultant to undertake the different defence and response measures for feasibility study on “Coastal Hazards under Climate these locations with due consideration of Change and Extreme Weather and Formulation of cost-effectiveness, and the impact on Improvement Measures”. The Study aims to conduct navigation channels, environment and comprehensive review and assess the impacts of extreme regional areas, etc. Owing to the impact of weather on the low-lying coastal or windy locations, and the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak on the to carry out relevant investigations on storm surges and study progress, the consultants expect to waves, including collection of coastal geographical data, submit the preliminary finding of the study review on weather information and use of computer to the Government in 2021. models to assess the impacts of extreme weather. Based on the outcomes of the study, the Government will On the other hand, CEDD will construct an formulate appropriate protective measures to strengthen about 1m high wave wall on top of the the resilience to wave impacts at the coastal areas. existing breakwaters at Aberdeen Typhoon CEDD had commenced the Study in April 2019, which Shelters so as to further enhance their would take one and a half years to complete. The capability against wave attack. The Government Departments concerned had deployed construction works have commenced in manpower resources promptly to conduct recovery and October 2020 and are anticipated to be clearance for the concerned coastal areas in the Southern completed in stages from early 2021. District in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Mangkhut in 2018, and had carried out rehabilitation and stabilisation works for some of the public facilities.
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Matter Latest Progress Proposed School Development in Sandy Bay (EDB)
Date of Meeting of Last Discussion: Land is a scarce resource and construction 19.11.2020 (4th Meeting of EDPC) of new school premises involves immense resources. EDB therefore has to consider Responsible Bureau/Department(s): Education Bureau with prudence if addition of a new (EDB)/ PlanD operating school would be commensurate with the long term sustainable In September 2019, DDHC had discussed on the development of the district concerned so “Proposed Amendments to the Approved Pok Fu Lam as to avoid negative impacts on the steady OZP No. S/H10/17”. During the meeting, PlanD development of the school sector as a indicated that the rezoning of the site at Sandy Bay to whole. In this regard, EDB will take into “G/IC” was to reserve for a proposed school development account factors including the planned as per EDB’s request. DDHC expressed concerns on development of the area concerned, the reserving the site for proposed school development, school-age population projections which including (i) there were several schools in the vicinity of are compiled based on the population the site, establishing a new school would aggravate the projections updated regularly by Census local traffic burden; and (ii) the waterfront area along and Statistics Department and the Sandy Bay to Telegraph Bay should be reserved for a projection of population distribution promenade. released by PlanD, the actual number of existing students and school places According to the established mechanism, PlanD would available at various levels, the prevailing review the site reservation after three years and the Bureau education policies, other factors which and Departments concerned would be enquired whether may affect the supply and demand of the site reservation was still necessary. If not, PlanD school places, etc., in order to decide if a would release the site for other uses. premises should be used for operating a new school or reprovisioning an existing school, and when to kick-start the relevant school building project.
Regarding the concerns on traffic impact, EDB will request the works agent to conduct Traffic Impact Assessment at the design stage to ensure that there is no adverse impact on local traffic from the school building project. Generally speaking, the school site would also
20 Remarks: Updates are underlined Matter Latest Progress accommodate supporting facilities such as school bus lay-bys and car parking spaces. If necessary, EDB would also suggest schools concerned to supplement additional traffic measures such as stagger school hours with nearby schools to reduce traffic flow, encourage staff and students to take public transport, etc.
(PlanD)
On 27.9.2019, the draft Pok Fu Lam OZP No. S/H10/18 (the OZP) was exhibited for public inspection under section 5 of the Town Planning Ordinance. One of the amendments is rezoning of a site at Sandy Bay to “G/IC” for reserved school development. After considering the representations and comments on 5.6.2020, TPB is agreed to revise the Explanatory Statement of the OZP with respect to the “G/IC” zone that a site at Sandy Bay is reserved for the provision of government, institution and community facilities instead of a school. On 5.1.2021, the Chief Executive in Council approved the OZP, which was subsequently renumbered as S/H10/19. The statutory planning process of the concerned OZP is completed.
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Matter Latest Progress Development of Former Tin Wan Concrete Batching At its meeting on 24.9.2020, EDPC had Plant discussed on “Shelving Tender Invitation for the Concrete Batching Plant, Returning Date of Meeting of Last Discussion: the Waterfront Site to Residents”. 19.11.2020 (4th Meeting of EDPC) Members requested to permanently shelve tender invitation for a concrete batching Responsible Bureau/Department(s): LandsD/CEDD/ plant on the site, and to incorporate PlanD members’ comments in the study. The study is still on-going. CEDD together The Tin Wan Concrete Batching Plant had no longer with other Departments concerned will renewed its short term tenancy upon its expiry on report to SDC findings from the study 31.3.2019, and the LandsD had approved the operator’s when available. application for the delayed return of the site for six months subject to certain conditions. The site was handed back Members also expressed concerns on the to the Government in August 2019. long-term planning of the industrial sites around Tin Wan Praya Road. PlanD said At its meeting on 25.3.2019, DDHC passed a motion as that it will conduct a review on industrial follows: “The Southern District Council strongly objects sites in Hong Kong in due course, which to the granting of short term tenancy by open tender again will include the sites zoned as “Industrial” for the purpose of developing a concrete batching plant, around Tin Wan Praya Road. If there is and requests the Planning Department to rezone the any rezoning proposal, PlanD will consult aforesaid site as ‘open space’ immediately with a view to SDC as appropriate. providing more green area and public open space for the residents.” In November 2020, (i) DSD applied to LandsD for a TGLA for a site office and CEDD is undertaking a study on concrete supply in Hong stockpiling area at the Former Tin Wan Kong, which is to review the baseline profile of the current Concrete Batching Plant and (ii) EMSD supply chain of ready-mixed concrete in Hong Kong and proposed to utilise the site for Liquefied formulate strategy to ensure the security and stability of petroleum gas cylinder wagon parking by concrete supplies to meet projected needs of housing and way of short term tenancy. Details and infrastructure developments, including forecasting the feasibility for the said proposed uses are demand for all planned development projects, reviewing pending Departmental comments before the concrete production and supply technology as well as conducting local consultation. the logistics arrangements, and identifying potential sites, at strategic locations, suitable for new concrete batching plants. In determining the potential concrete batching plant sites, due consideration will be given to relevant
22 Remarks: Updates are underlined Matter Latest Progress factors, including the region(s)/area(s) where the shortage of supply is anticipated, land use compatibility, potential environmental impacts, transport and traffic impacts, and accessibility and connectivity of the concrete batching plants (e.g. whether the sites are close to seafront to facilitate the transport of large quantities of constituent materials of sand and coarse aggregate for concrete production). The study is anticipated to be completed in the first half of 2021.
Regarding the existing concrete batching plant at Tin Wan, the study will assess the significance of the Tin Wan concrete batching plant to the concrete demand of Hong Kong Island, particularly with respect to the construction in the Southern District (e.g. the construction of SIL(W) and Wah Fu Estate redevelopment). With the assessment results, the allocation of the supply chain of ready-mixed on Hong Kong Island will be planned, and a site search will be conducted for suitable locations to establish concrete batching plants.
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Matter Latest Progress Development of Former St. Peter’s Secondary School EDB is discussing with the SSB concerned on the surrender of the VSP. Date of Meeting of Last Discussion: 19.11.2020 (4th Meeting of EDPC)
Responsible Bureau/Department(s): EDB/ LandsD
The former school premises of St. Peter’s Secondary School (SPSS) at 220 Aberdeen Main Road is located on private land. According to the reprovisioning conditions and the Service Agreement (SA) entered between EDB and SPSS’ School Sponsoring Body (SSB), the SSB is required to surrender the vacant school premises (VSP) concerned to the Government. EDB is discussing with the SSB on the surrender of the VSP.
The concerned private land is located at Aberdeen Inland Lot No. 1 granted to The Bishop of the Roman Catholic Church in Hong Kong. LandsD is awaiting EDB’s notification for consideration of follow up actions.
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Matter Latest Progress Planning and Development of Wong Chuk Hang San Wai The Kau Wai Village falls within an Village and Kau Wai Village area zoned “Green Belt” on the approved Aberdeen & Ap Lei Chau Date of Meeting of Last Discussion: OZP No. S/H15/33 and the San Wai --- Village falls within an area zoned “Open Space” on the approved Responsible Bureau/Department(s) and Organisation(s): Shouson Hill & Repulse Bay OZP No. PlanD S/H17/33. Currently, the Government does not have any redevelopment On 21 May 2020, EDPC discussed on “Construction of proposal for the Kau Wai Village as Vehicular Access Connecting Pok Fu Lam Road and Staff well as San Wai Village. Quarters in Pok Fu Lam by the Dairy Farm Company Limited”. A member commented that the Government has Should there be any proposal, the SDC not decided the future planning and development of Wong will be consulted in due course. Chuk Hang San Wai Village and Kau Wai Village, villagers are confused by the situation, which is similar to that of the Pokfulam Village. The member wished the relevant Government Departments would inform the EDPC regarding their future planning and development
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