Annex 1

Progress of Development Projects

Matter Latest Progress Ex- Quarry LandsD received an application for Short Term Tenancy for the purposes of Date of Meeting of Last Discussion: a International Sailing 21.5.2020 (1st Meeting of Economy, Development and Centre. The applicant is Hong Kong Planning Committee (EDPC)) Sailing Federation (being one of the National Sports Association). The Responsible Bureau/Department(s): Planning Department application has been circulated to (PlanD)/Lands Department (LandsD) relevant departments for initial comments. Comments received from The ex-Shek O Quarry site falls within an area zoned relevant departments have been referred “Undetermined” on the and Shek O Outline Zoning to the applicant for their consideration. Plan (OZP). The “Undermined” zoning, under which all proposed developments would require planning permission After discussion with Development from the Town Planning Board (TPB), will ensure that any Bureau (DEVB) and Home Affairs interim development will not jeopardise the future planning Bureau (HAB), LandsD had informed and development of the site. the applicant that the Short Term Tenancy cannot be processed further as In 1994, the then Civil Engineering Department commenced the site would be reserved for uses in the Shek O Quarry rehabilitation works, including tree relation to forthcoming public works planting trials and artificial nesting sites, and the concept of projects. developing the rehabilitated quarry into a water sports centre was considered. The rehabilitation works was completed in When the site is no longer required for 2012, and the site has been used as a casting basin of short term uses, PlanD will review the immersed tube tunnel units for the Shatin to Central Link zoning of the site and consult the project since end 2014. The reinstatement works of the site District Council on the proposal in due by the MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL) was completed course. and the concerned land was handed over to the LandsD on 13.8.2019.

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. 28.5.2018 (15th Meeting of District Development and Housing Committee (DDHC))

Responsible Bureau/Department(s): Environmental Protection Department/Drainage Services 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 DDHC) stage, more information would be provided to the Committee when Responsible Bureau/Department(s): HAB available.

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 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 . 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) 21.5.2020 (1st 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 Once the funding approval was obtained DDHC on the findings of the engineering feasibility study from LegCo, CEDD would proceed with of the housing developments; the proposed development the site formation and infrastructure principles, parameters and preliminary programme of the works accordingly. proposal; the considerations for Wah Fu Estate Redevelopment; and sought views from DDHC. Progress of Public Housing Developments In July 2018, CEDD, HD and Transport Department (TD) (HD/CEDD/Highways Department briefed DDHC on the road and sewerage works of site (Railway Development Office)) formation and infrastructures for the housing developments and sought views from the Committee. Members did raise Members commented on the connectivity comments under different categories at the meeting, in between the housing estates, the particular on the traffic arrangement. footbridges and walkway paving design as well as the community facilities, etc. Also, members strongly requested that the redevelopment of Wah Fu Estate should tie in with the construction of (West) (SIL(W)).

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Matter Latest Progress Subject to funding approval by the LegCo; the commencement of site formation and infrastructure works by CEDD; the completion of design for the five public housing development sites in South serving as reception resources of Wah Fu Estate redevelopment; and commencement of the preliminary design of SIL(W) by MTRCL, the Hong Kong Housing Authority (HKHA) will then proceed to prepare the clearance plan and planning design of Wah Fu Estate redevelopment.

According to the current progress, HKHA targets to complete the first phase provision of reception units from 2026 onwards. HKHA will review the programme according to CEDD’s timetable of site formation and infrastructure works and schedule of site handover to HKHA.

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Matter Latest Progress 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 provide a pathway for young people to pursue a career in Transport and Housing Bureau has Innovation and Technology (I&T). Upon completion of the responded to members’ comments in statutory town planning procedures for rezoning and seeking respect of SIL(W). HKCMCL will funding approval from the Finance Committee of LegCo, take into account the Committee’s construction is expected to commence in 2021 and be completed comments regarding the project in its in 2024 at the earliest. detailed design stage and engage the community. ITB is liaising with Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited the departments concerned on (HKCMCL) briefed the Committee on the Cyberport Expansion enhancing the connectivity between Project (the Project) in May 2019. The proposed Cyberport 5 Cyberport and the neighbouring is expected to provide 66 000 square metres gross floor area, communities. mainly comprising office space, co-working space, a multi-function hall and a data services platform. The existing Waterfront Park will also be enhanced. Members raised concerns on traffic impact, public space, pedestrian linkage etc..

ITB and HKCMCL provided supplementary information to the Committee in July 2019 based on the comments from members, including information on improvement works for traffic lights and road junctions.

While the Committee supported the Project in principle, 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

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Matter Latest Progress enhance the connectivity between Cyberport and the 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: According to MD’s latest assessment, the 21.5.2020 (1st Meeting of EDPC) overall territory-wide supply of sheltered space till 2030 could meet the demand from Responsible Bureau/Department(s): Marine local vessels. Department (MD) As far as the typhoon shelter is concerned, On 31 March 2014, the District Development and MD is responsible for traffic safety, marine Environment Committee (DDEC) (2012-2015) had environmental hygiene and orderly berthing discussed on the “Planning Matters of Aberdeen of vessels in the typhoon shelter. Regarding Typhoon Shelter”. To ensure safe use of the Aberdeen the increasing of employment opportunities Typhoon Shelter, create job opportunities and promote in the Southern District is out of MD’s marine economy and development in the Southern purview. District, members suggested the expansion of Aberdeen Harbour, construction of an additional breakwater at the During the period when Mangkhut struck west access and planning of mooring spaces. Hong Kong, the highest occupancy rate of Members supported the above suggestions in general Aberdeen Typhoon Shelters West and South and had urged MD to reflect DDEC’s request to was 85% and 74% respectively. There were relevant bureau. still sheltered space available for use by vessels in the two typhoon shelters at the Besides, during the meeting with LegCo members on peak time, vessels might choose a suitable 14 May 2019, SDC members indicated that since the location for berthing subject to their size, vessels in the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter were moored draft, and available water space, etc. closely to each other, many were damaged due to collision during the course of typhoon Mangkhut. MD noted members’ concern on vessels berthing in close proximity to each other At its meeting on 21 May 2020, EDPC discussed within typhoon shelters that led to collisions. “Issues Relating to Employment Opportunities in the According to our records, MD received a Southern District”. Members raised the proposal of total of four and 12 reports of collisions Aberdeen Harbour Expansion, suggesting that it will between vessels in the Aberdeen Typhoon create jobs related to ship building, cleaning, and Shelters West and South at the time the repairing, private and commercial vessels, fishing, typhoon Mangkhut devastated Hong Kong. diving, leisure, fish trading, seafood restaurants etc. During the passage of typhoon each time, the MD carried more patrols in the typhoon shelters to ensure that vessels entered or left

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Matter Latest Progress the typhoon shelters safely, berthed in an orderly manner and that the passage areas remain clear so that the fire and rescue boats were able to timely arrive at site for fire-fighting and search and rescue operations in the event an emergency took place. The MD patrol officer also provided advice, direction and assistance to operators of the vessels to ensure that vessels could be anchored at suitable locations in the typhoon shelters and take refuge at safe berthing spaces.

Furthermore, 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.

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Matter Latest Progress Development of Ocean Park and Areas in Vicinity On 21 May 2020, EDPC discussed on (Including Stanley Market and Jumbo Floating “Concerns over the Government’s Financial Restaurant) Support for the Ocean Park and its Long-term Development”. Members Date of Meeting of Last Discussion: stressed that the Ocean Park must change 21.5.2020 (1st Meeting of EDPC) its positioning and operation mode, its future development should focus on Responsible Bureau/Department(s): Tourism education and conservation. Commission (TC) The Finance Committee of the LegCo On 20 January 2020, the Government presented the approved the funding proposal to support “Strategic Repositioning Plan” (SRP) of the Ocean Park the OPC at its meeting on 29 May 2020. to the Panel of Economic Development of LegCo. SDC The Commerce and Economic was briefed and consulted on the SRP at its meeting on Development Bureau (CEDB) suggested 23 January 2020. that the future development of Ocean Park could be integrated with the areas in As the COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to new vicinity. Members were concerned about circumstances which cast doubts on the commercial how the above suggestion could integrate viability of the SRP, the Government considered that it with the tourism and economic would no longer be prudent to support the Ocean Park development in the Southern District. Corporation (OPC) to pursue the SRP. Instead, we should proceed with a clean slate in formulating the way The Government has commenced the forward for Ocean Park. The Government therefore rethink exercise to chart the way forward for proposed a $5.4 billion funding to the Ocean Park to Ocean Park’s future. The goal is to support its operation for one year, to repay its complement the future development of the commercial loans and to settle the costs for completing Southern District through holistically the Ocean Park’s Tai Shue Wan Development Project. reviewing the facilities, resources and constraints of Ocean Park so as to achieve synergy. The Government endeavours to identify solutions and think out of the box such that the development of the Park would be more sustainable financially.

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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 third quarter of 2020 and complete in the third quarter To cope with the need for increasing the healthcare 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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Matter Latest Progress Student Hostels Student Hostels

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 – building design started recently; anticipated demolition (i) Construction of 2 hostel buildings at the High West works to commence by end of 2020. 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 Road, Wong Chuk Hang – a twin-block hostel development for 1 224 places, using “Modular Integrated Construction” method in order to reduce 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 & OZP. The Police Bureau (SB), PlanD, Hong Kong Police Force (HKPF)) College is well-established providing various training programmes for HKPF. SDC had discussed on the relocation of the Hong Kong HKPF has no plans to relocate the Police College (Police College) at Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong Police College. rezoning it for residential purpose. At its meeting on 19 March 2015, SDC has passed the motion as follows: “This 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 November 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: In view of the impact caused 9.5.2019 (22nd Meeting of SDC) by COVID-19 infection, the deadline for submission of Responsible Bureau/Department(s): DEVB applications under Batch VI has been extended for four Tai Tam Tuk Raw Water Pumping Station Staff Quarters Compound months from 3.4.2020 to (The Staff Quarters Compound) is located at Tai Tam Reservoir Road, 3.8.2020. This is to allow Hong Kong. It was constructed by the Government under the sufficient time for interested schemes of Tai Tam and Tai Tam Tuk to cater for the ever-increasing organisations in preparing demand for fresh water in the early twentieth century. The Staff their submissions. 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 May 2019, SDC discussed on the revitalisation of the Staff Quarters Compound, majority of the members expressed support for the revitalization 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 July 2019 and had provided comments on the use of The Staff Quarters Compound after revitalization, 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 including Southern District of Date of Meeting of Last Discussion: , etc.; and have collected 26.11.2018 (18th Meeting of DDHC) the geographical information in the coastal areas, including coastline, coastal Responsible Bureau/Department(s): CEDD topography, bathymetry, seawall structure and drainage system, etc. The consultants In November 2018, DDHC had discussed on how to have also considered the weather formulate appropriate protection measures (including information, such as the information of the short and long-term measures). Members hoped that past tropical cyclones (including Super the departments concerned could adopt more effective Typhoon Mangkhut) that have seriously measures for the low-lying and coastal areas to guard affected Hong Kong, sea water levels, storm against typhoons. surges, and wind and wave conditions, etc., and are conducting computer modelling CEDD had commissioned a consultant to undertake the analysis so as to study the impact of feasibility study on “Coastal Hazards under Climate extreme weather to the low-lying coastal or Change and Extreme Weather and Formulation of windy locations. Upon completion of the Improvement Measures”. The Study aims to conduct data analysis, the consultants will explore comprehensive review and assess the impacts of extreme and evaluate different short-, medium- and weather on the low-lying coastal or windy locations, and long-term defence and response measures to carry out relevant investigations on storm surges and for the low-lying coastal or windy locations. waves, including collection of coastal geographical data, The consultants are working to complete the review on weather information and use of computer relevant study and recommend appropriate models to assess the impacts of extreme weather. defence and response measures with a view Based on the outcomes of the study, the Government will to submitting the preliminary study findings formulate appropriate protective measures to strengthen by the end of this year. In addition, the the resilience to wave impacts at the coastal areas. CEDD swiftly completed repair works of CEDD had commenced the Study in April 2019, which Aberdeen (South) Breakwater after the would take one and a half years to complete. The attack of Super Typhoon Mangkhut, and government departments concerned had deployed completed the placement of precast concrete manpower resources promptly to conduct recovery and units at the end portions of the breakwater clearance for the concerned coastal areas in the Southern in 2019 in order to strengthen its structural District in the aftermath of Super Typhoon Mangkhut in integrity and enhance its ability against 2018, and had carried out rehabilitation and stabilisation wave attack. 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 23.9.2019 (23rd Meeting of DDHC) 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 the may affect the supply and demand of site reservation was still necessary. If not, PlanD would school places, etc., in order to decide if a 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

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Matter Latest Progress speaking, the school site would also 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 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.

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Matter Latest Progress Development of Former Tin Wan CEDD is undertaking a study on concrete supply in Concrete Batching Plant Hong Kong, which is to review the baseline profile of the current supply chain of ready-mixed concrete in Hong Date of Meeting of Last Discussion: Kong and formulate strategy to ensure the security and 25.3.2019 (20th Meeting of DDHC) stability of concrete supplies to meet projected needs of housing and infrastructure developments, including Responsible Bureau/Department(s): forecasting the demand for all planned development DEVB/ LandsD/ CEDD projects, reviewing the concrete production and supply technology as well as the logistics arrangements, and The Tin Wan Concrete Batching Plant had identifying potential sites, at strategic locations, suitable no longer renewed its short term tenancy for new concrete batching plants. In determining the upon its expiry on 31 March 2019, and the potential concrete batching plant sites, due consideration LandsD had approved the operator’s will be given to relevant factors, including the application for the delayed return of the site region(s)/area(s) where the shortage of supply is for six months subject to certain conditions. anticipated, land use compatibility, potential The site was handed back to the environmental impacts, transport and traffic impacts, and Government in August 2019. accessibility and connectivity of the concrete batching plants (e.g. whether the sites are close to seafront to At its meeting on 25 March 2019, DDHC facilitate the transport of large quantities of constituent passed a motion as follows: “The Southern materials of sand and coarse aggregate for concrete District Council strongly objects to the production). The study is tentatively scheduled to granting of short term tenancy by open complete in 2020. tender again for the purpose of developing a concrete batching plant, and requests the Regarding the existing concrete batching plant at Tin Planning Department to rezone the Wan, the study will assess the significance of the Tin Wan aforesaid site as ‘open space’ immediately concrete batching plant to the concrete demand of Hong with a view to providing more green area Kong Island, particularly with respect to the construction and public open space for the residents.” 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. CEDD together with all other departments concerned will consult the SDC when there are preliminary findings from the study in 2020. The study is still on-going.

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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: ---

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 how to carve out and surrender the school site in accordance with the SA, including resolving the road access and utilities connection problems for the to-be-surrendered part so as to make the site accessible and usable. If EDB confirms that the VSP is not required by EDB for reallocation for school use, EDB will, in accordance with the Central Clearing House Mechanism, inform the PlanD and other relevant departments (such as LandsD) for PlanD’s consideration of suitable alternative long-term uses.

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 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): & OZP No. PlanD/ LandsD 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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