E. Development Proposals in the Concept Plan

E1. Cross-boundary Transport Hub at E2. Lantau Logistics Park at Siu Ho Wan and Possible Logistics Park Extension or Recreational Use E3. Leisure and Entertainment Node at Sunny Bay E4. Possible Theme Park or Recreational Use at East E5. Golf Course cum Resort at Tsing East E6. Resort Facilities in South Lantau E7. Hotel Facilities E8. Museum of Lantau and Eco-Tour Centre E9. Facelift of E10. Preservation of Fishing Village E11. Cycle Track and Mountain Bike Trail Networks E12. Watersports Centres and Boardwalks in South Lantau E13. Eco-Trails and Heritage Trails E14. High-quality Camping Sites E15. Lantau North (Extension) Country Park E16. South West Lantau Marine Park

E1. Cross-boundary Transport Hub at Siu Ho Wan

Background Siu Ho Wan is strategically located close to the Connection (NLHC) of the -Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) and has the potential to serve as a transport interchange for cross-boundary traffic.

A possible location of the cross-boundary transport hub is at MTR Siu Ho Wan Depot. The depot occupies 30 ha of land, with flexibility built into the design for retrofitting development above the depot. MTR access to Siu Ho Wan on the could be provided by the construction of an additional station, subject to Government’s approval for the station and authorization under the relevant Ordinance.

The cross-boundary transport hub has the potential to be a major transport interchange, providing park-and-ride facilities, a MTR station and a public transport interchange. It would be able to provide convenient transfer to rail services for travelling to the city centre and would reduce the pressure of external traffic on the urban road network. The proposal is in line with the transport policy of having railway as the backbone and helps meet the need for park-and-ride facilities in the longer term for vehicles coming from the Pearl River West. Commercial uses above the transport hub would be possible, subject to authorization under the relevant Ordinances.

Key Issues Owing to some misunderstanding that reclamation is required for the proposed transport hub, some negative comments on the possible adverse environmental impacts were received during the consultation on the Concept Plan. Otherwise, the proposed cross-boundary transport hub is generally supported.

p.204 Annex 4 – E1 The Way Forward The MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL) is the proponent of the proposed development. Upon receipt of the development proposal from MTRCL, the proposal will need to be carefully examined by the Government. The submission should include development details with supporting technical assessments demonstrating the viability, land use compatibility, environmental acceptability and technical feasibility of the proposed development.

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses General E1-1 The proposal to provide a HKIP (230) Noted. cross-boundary transport Citybus Ltd. (73) hub to encourage transfer of MTRCL (453) travelers from HZMB to rail is Ng Wing-choi (308) supported. This scheme Lantau Post (90) should be helpful in reducing HK the pressure of external Assoc. (321) traffic on the urban road So Tat-fai (346) network and hence preserve Islands DC (491) the urban living environment. Joint Submission from Hon Tam Yiu-chung et al. (538) TAC (TAC) E1-2 The proposed transport hub Green Lantau Assoc. Siu Ho Wan is strategically development is a result of (274) located close to the NLHC of the short-sighted decision mainly Dr Martin Williams HZMB and the proposed because rail link is not (352) transport hub has the potential to incorporated in the HZMB. provide convenient and direct interchange for passengers and rail service to the city centre. It could help reduce the pressure of external traffic on the urban road network and environmental pollution. The suggestion of incorporating railways on the HZMB is a subject being examined and the findings far do not support the suggestion.

See also responses in F1-28. Need for the Transport Hub E1-3 The cross-boundary So Tat-fai (346) Noted. transport hub is a necessity for future development.

Annex 4 – E1 p.205 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E1-4 Justifications for the need, Sam Chow (393) Siu Ho Wan is strategically cost and benefits of the Green Power (440) located close to the NLHC of the transport hub should be HZMB and the proposed provided. transport hub has the potential to provide convenient and direct interchange for passengers and rail service to the city centre. It could help reduce the pressure of external traffic on the urban road network and environmental pollution. The proposal is in line with the transport policy of having railway as the backbone and helps meet the need for park-and-ride facilities in the longer term for vehicles coming from the Pearl River West. The feasibility and viability of the proposal will be subject to further study by MTRCL, the project proponent. E1-5 Reference should be made TAC (TAC) Regulatory arrangements for to the capacity of the cross-boundary vehicles via park-and-ride facilities in HZMB would be formulated in determining the number of due course taking into account cross-boundary vehicles that the vailablity or otherwise of would be permitted to enter park-and-ride facilities. Hong Kong via HZMB. The Proposed Location of the Transport Hub E1-6 The proposed location for Sam Chow (393) See responses in E1-4. the transport hub at Siu Ho Green Power (440) Wan should be justified. E1-7 To avoid further reclamation, Cheung Man-kuen It should be clarified that the the proposed transport hub (367) proposed transport hub is to be should be relocated to the Mr. So (368) located at the existing Siu Ho Airport Island since it is close Wan MTR Depot site without the to the landing point of the need for reclamation. Siu Ho HZMB and has readily Wan is strategically located close available land resources. to the NLHC of the HZMB and has the potential to be a transport interchange for cross-boundary traffic. The feasibility of the proposal will be subject to further study by MTRCL, the project proponent.

p.206 Annex 4 – E1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E1-8 The proposed transport hub Samantha Wong (422)It should be clarified that the development at South proposed cross-boundary Lantau is not supported as it transport hub is located at the would destroy the beautiful existing Siu Ho Wan MTR depot scenery there. site in North Lantau. Environmental Issues E1-9 The proposed large transport Nigel Easterbrook (11) The proposed transport hub, if interchange on the northern constructed, could serve as a shore of Lantau is not transport interchange for compatible with the adjacent providing convenient interchange tourism uses. services for both local population and visitors and is considered compatible with the adjacent tourism uses. E1-10 The possible environmental So Tat-fai (346) Technical assessments together impacts caused by the with the detailed development proposed transport hub proposal are required to be should be carefully examined submitted by the project and assessed. proponent to demonstrate that the proposed development will have no adverse environmental impacts on the surrounding areas. E1-11 No development details are Sam Chow (393) It should be clarified that the provided relating to the proposed transport hub is to be proposal. At least, an located at the existing Siu Ho estimate of the reclamation Wan MTR Depot site without the extent should be provided by need for reclamation. The the Government. proposal is still at preliminary conceptual stage for public comment. The feasibility and viability would be subject to further study by the project proponent. E1-12 The reclamation involved for Prof Chan King-ming See responses in E1-11. the proposed transport hub (205) would pose risks to the habitat of the Chinese White Dolphin. E1-13 The proposed Friends of the Earth See responses in E1-11. cross-boundary transport HK (385) hub, together with the The natural coastline of North adjacent proposed logistics Lantau will not be affected by the park, would destroy more of proposed transport hub the natural coastline of North development. Lantau.

Annex 4 – E1 p.207 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E1-14 The proposed reclamation Prof Chan King-ming See responses in E1-10. for the transport hub might (205) have impacts on the Tai Ho Stream SSSI which is of significant ecological value. This is not a sustainable development. E1-15 The proposed transport hub Julian T H Kwong See responses in E1-10. is likely sizeable and could (350) have serious repercussions on the environment. E1-16 The proposed large transport Nigel Easterbrook (11) See responses in E1-10. interchange would degrade the north shore of Lantau and not enhance the area. E1-17 There are concerns on the Prof Chan King-ming See responses in E1-10. worsening of air quality in (205) Tung Chung caused by the Green Lantau Assoc. proposed transport hub (274) which would attract more Cheung Man-kuen vehicles, in particular (367) cross-boundary vehicles Mr. So (368) failing to meet Hong Kong emission standards, to the area. E1-18 Similar to other major Lau Tai-yin (451) The proposed transport hub infrastructure projects, the should be subject to detailed proposed transport hub feasibility study by the project should go through all EIA proponent and will be considered procedures and public by the Government. The consultation for the project proponent would have to confirmation of the site demonstrate that the proposed selection and the layout transport hub would have no design. adverse environmental impacts to the surrounding areas. Proposals E1-19 To ensure a smooth traffic Citybus Ltd. (73) The layout of the proposed interchange flow, the hub transport hub will be subject to should provide cross detailed design and study by the platform interchange facilities project proponent. without excessive detouring for both vehicles and passengers.

p.208 Annex 4 – E1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E1-20 The Siu Ho Wan Depot MTRCL (453) The proposal is subject to redevelopment and the new detailed feasibility study and will MTR station can be be considered by the purpose-designed to provide Government upon receipt from the most convenient and the project proponent. direct interchange for passengers since it is conveniently located to intercept incoming traffic from the HZMB slip roads before reaching NLH and a new station at this location on the Tung Chung Line will offer fast but affordable rail service to the city centre.

Commercial uses such as The nature and scale of the factory outlets, hotels and commercial development should entertainment facilities have due regard to the above the depot should compatibility with the adjacent make the transport hub more developments and the traffic and attractive to travellers as infrastructure capacity etc. another tourist attraction in Authorization under the relevant Hong Kong. It supports the Ordinances will be required. planning intention of the Concept Plan to develop economic infrastructure and promote tourism in North Lantau to enhance Hong Kong’s economic competitiveness. The transport hub function will be further strengthened by the presence of the commercial uses.

For this transport hub to be The proposal, if implemented, successful, it is considered would provide convenient transfer that clear Government policy to rail services for traveling to the support to encourage city centre. It would reduce the transfer to rail is necessary pressure of external traffic on and access control is urban road network and is in line essential. It is with the transport policy of having recommended that either a railway as the backbone. The pricing policy (e.g. purchase proposal is subject to further of “urban district pass”) or detailed study by the project administrative control (e.g. proponent. Upon receipt of the restrict the type and number proposal, the Government will of vehicles from reaching the consider it carefully in the context urban district) should be put of the overall planning of the

Annex 4 – E1 p.209 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses management of cross-boundary traffic.

The Corporation will carry Noted. out further design and feasibility studies on the transport hub development if policy support for the proposal is received from the Government. E1-21 A cross-boundary Airport Authority HK The Hong Kong International multi-modal transport hub (446) Airport is currently providing has been omitted but should intermodal connections in the be an essential element of form of air-land and air-sea links. the Concept Plan. It is It is also noted that the proposed for the provision of construction of Skyplaza is a cross-boundary underway, which will provide multi-modal transport hub at Custom, Immigration and Hong Kong International Quarantine facilities, a new Airport (HKIA) on the departure hall, additional check-in following grounds: counters and ground transportation facilities by its 1. Adequate completion in mid-2006. cross-boundary transport infrastructure is essential As for the proposed for meeting the cross-boundary transport hub at anticipated substantial Siu Ho Wan, apart from growth in cross-boundary park-and-ride facilities, it would traffic resulting from the also include a public transport opening of a number of interchange and a MTR station key developments on (subject to authorization under Lantau such as Hong the relevant Ordinance). It is Kong Disneyland, located close to the NLHC of the AsiaWorld-Expo, and HZMB, and has the potential to Tung Chung Cable Car; serve cross-boundary traffic and and the Lantau Logistics provide convenient transfer to rail Park, the Tung Chung services for travelling to the city East theme park and the centre. Sunny Bay entertainment node proposals With the opening of the HZMB, envisaged in the Concept the cross-boundary transport is Plan. expected to be mainly in the form of land transport by coaches, 2. Conveniently located buses and cars, through HZMB. cross-boundary A transport hub for switching from passenger facilities are road (HZMB) to rail would reduce crucial for enhancing the the pressure of external traffic on accessibility of the urban road network and is in line planned developments with the transport policy of having

p.210 Annex 4 – E1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses such as the Lantau railway as the backbone. Logistics Park (particularly, in order to Depending on the elements it facilitate passenger comprises, the proposed movements between the cross-boundary multi-modal Pearl River Delta (PRD) transport hub at the Airport Island and the Park for such would have traffic and transport activities as factory/cargo implications. A traffic impact inspections). assessment is considered necessary. It would also have to 3. The cross-boundary be assessed in the context of transport hub at Siu Ho transport planning and Wan is only a development in Lantau. park-and-ride centre and will not act as a multi-modal hub and is not conveniently located.

4. The provision of a permanent cross-boundary ferry terminal is absent. A cross-boundary ferry terminal (with customs, immigration and quarantine (CIQ) facilities) is also vital to further facilitate passenger movements between PRD and Lantau).

5. HKIA, which provides air, land and sea transport connections, is effectively a multi-modal transport hub.

6. HKIA is equipped with CIQ facilities, a synergy of CIQ provisions can be achieved.

7. The Authority is constructing a transport and business centre, “SkyPlaza”, which will be fully integrated with the Airport and the Airport Express railway station

Annex 4 – E1 p.211 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses with airline check-in facilities above a transport interchange.

8. The Authority is also in the course of developing a permanent cross-boundary ferry terminal, “SkyPier II” which, in addition to transfer passengers, will also serve sea arriving/ departing passengers.

9. HKIA has the advantage of its strategic location and capacity to function as a cross-boundary inter-modal transport hub.

In light of the above, it is proposed that the Lantau Development Task Force to:

1. take note of and maximize HKIA’s unique advantage as a cross-boundary multi-modal transport hub; and

2. ensure the inclusion of SkyPlaza as a cross-boundary multi-modal transport hub and SkyPier as a cross-boundary ferry terminal. E1-22 It is suggested to relocate South Lantau Liaison Siu Ho Wan is strategically the transport hub for HZMB Group (360) located close to the NLHC of the to Airport Island to avoid HZMB. The proposed transport aggravating traffic impacts hub has the potential to provide on the NLH. convenient and direct interchange for passengers and rail service to city centre. Subject to Government’s approval for station design and authorization under relevant Ordinance, a new rail

p.212 Annex 4 – E1 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses station on Tung Chung Line could be provided at the site for serving interchange passengers. E1-23 It is suggested to set a low Ng Wing-choi (308) Noted. parking fee to encourage private car drivers for using The scale, mode of operation and the park-and-ride facility. viability of the park-and-ride Sufficient parking spaces facilities at the proposed transport should also be provided. hub is subject to detailed study by project proponent. E1-24 It is suggested that the A HKLDC Member See responses in E1-21. Concept Plan should include (HKLDC) the intermodal transport hub (which included a cross-boundary ferry terminal), which was being considered within the proposed SkyCity project at the Hong Kong International Airport.

Annex 4 – E1 p.213 E2. Lantau Logistics Park at Siu Ho Wan and Possible Logistics Park Extension or Recreational Use

Background In December 2000, a consultancy study was carried out by the then Port and Maritime Board on the “Study on the Competitive Strategy and Master Plan for Hong Kong as the Preferred International and Regional Transportation and Logistics Hub” (the Master Plan Study). The Master Plan Study was completed in September 2001. The development of value added logistics parks was identified as one of the key initiatives to maintain and enhance Hong Kong’s logistics competitiveness. To further define and quantify the characteristics, costs and economic benefits of the physical logistics projects recommended in the Master Plan Study Report, a Bridging Project on the Master Plan Study was completed in December 2002. The development of a logistics park at Siu Ho Wan was recommended as one of the initiatives with significant overall macro benefits which should be further pursued.

In the 2003 Policy Address, the Chief Executive announced that a modern Logistics Park would be built on North Lantau to strengthen Hong Kong’s position as Asia’s premier transportation and logistics hub. In the 2004 Policy Address, the Chief Executive announced that the Task Force would be established under the chairmanship of the Financial Secretary to draw up a master blueprint for the future development of Lantau. The Task Force agreed that the proposal to develop a Lantau Logistics Park (LLP) at Siu Ho Wan should be pursued expeditiously. The LLP will be a designated facility for the provision of one-stop integrated and high value-added services.

The Economic Development and Labour Bureau (EDLB) was tasked to lead an inter-departmental working group to fast track the LLP development. It was agreed that a Scoping Study should first be undertaken by the then Territory Development Department (TDD) to define the operational characteristics and identify the planning and engineering parameters of the LLP. The Scoping Study was completed in September 2004. An Expression of Interest (EOI) exercise was conducted in December 2004 to solicit views on the operational characteristics and planning parameters of the LLP. The technical feasibility of the Siu Ho Wan site is being examined in a feasibility study.

Location of LLP at Siu Ho Wan A modern purpose-built logistics park close not only to the point of production but also the distant market through immediate access to the best air and sea transport hubs in the world will provide the means through which manufacturers, vendors and logistics service providers can offer individually-customized products and services to anywhere in the world. The LLP at Siu Ho Wan is Hong Kong’s response to the needs of the global supply chain for the efficient and speedy movement of goods to end users with enhanced levels of service, and which increasingly entails customization of goods and services according to the requirements of individual clients.

The Siu Ho Wan site is strategically located given its proximity to the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), the Kwai Chung container port and the planned Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB). The LLP at Siu Ho Wan will be directly accessible from the North Lantau Highway (NLH). The Pearl River Delta (PRD) is one of the most important manufacturing centres in the world today. With the proximity of the Siu Ho Wan site to the North Lantau Highway Connection (NLHC) of the planned HZMB, the LLP will be strategically situated to take advantage of the improved linkages to the Pearl River Delta region.

p.214 Annex 4 – E2 Operational characteristics of LLP In order to foster service integration, the LLP will embrace the full range of logistics services from conventional transportation and freight forwarding activities, to value-added services such as labeling, returns management, pick and pack, repair and refurbishment, etc. The LLP will provide a purpose-built operating environment for the efficient delivery of individually customized and integrated services, which may not be available in traditional industrial buildings and container terminals. The LLP is an important infrastructure to promote service integration, enable logistics enterprises to enjoy economy of scale and enhance Hong Kong’s logistics competitiveness.

Size of LLP On the basis of the demand forecast for additional Gross Floor Area (GFA) required by freight forwarding logistics in Hong Kong, the LLP will provide approximately 600,000m2 of GFA.

Possible Logistics Park Extension or Recreational Uses The area to the west of LLP may serve as possible extension for the logistics park in the longer term or be used for compatible recreational uses. A proposal for a motor racing circuit (MRC), which may be located here, has been received from the Hong Kong Automobile Association.

Key Issues The LLP was included as a proposal with high priority in the Concept Plan. The Hong Kong Logistics Development Council expressed support for the logistics park and considered that the implementation of the LLP should be expedited. While supportive views for the LLP were received, some concerns or queries were raised on the need for the LLP, the proposed location, the proposed reclamation/development extent, and the possible environmental, ecological, traffic and visual impacts.

Similar concerns were also raised on the reclamation for the possible logistics park extension or recreational uses including the MRC proposal. The public requested for justifications of the MRC.

The Way Forward Through the EOI exercise, views on the operational characteristics and planning parameters of the LLP have been received and will be taken into account to ensure that the LLP, when developed, will meet the practical needs of the industry. A detailed feasibility study is being undertaken by the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) to establish the planning, engineering and technical feasibility of the LLP, and is essential for fulfilling statutory requirements for subsequent reclamation and zoning of the site. Views collected through the public consultation on the Concept Plan regarding the possible environmental, traffic and visual impacts of the LLP will be addressed through this study. Similar to other major infrastructure developments in Hong Kong, the LLP project will need to go through all the relevant statutory procedures, including those under the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Ordinance. The public will be consulted.

With regard to the proposed MRC, the proposal should be subject to detailed feasibility and viability studies. Detailed proposal and supporting assessments to be submitted by the project proponent are required.

Annex 4 – E2 p.215 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses General E2-1 The proposed Lantau Undisclosed (7) Noted. Logistics Park at Siu Ho Wong Fuk-kan, Wan is supported as it would Islands DC Member strengthen Hong Kong’s role & Mui Wo RC as a logistics hub, enhance Executive Member economic integration with (46) (334) Mainland and create job Nobel Cheng (77) opportunities. The Joseph Chow (95) proposed site has the Lo Wai-lee (111) locational advantages as it Assoc. of Engineering readily links with railway and Professionals in expressway and is located Soc. Ltd. (298) in the midway between the HK Islands District Hong Kong Section of the Assoc. (321) HZMB, HKIA and Kwai Assoc. Chung Container Terminals. of Societies (322) Development of logistics DAB (430) industry in Hong Kong is HKIS (455) supported. The need for Joint Submission from logistics facilities in Hong Hon Tam Yiu-chung Kong to strengthen the city’s et al. (538) role as the preferred Bernard Chan of HKIS international and regional (ProIns) transportation and logistics Lee Chi-fung of Tai O hub is acknowledged. RC (TORC) E2-2 The proposed Lantau A HKLDC Member Noted. Logistics Park development (HKLDC) is an important initiative to strengthen Hong Kong’s role as the leading air cargo hub. E2-3 The proposed logistics park Dr Martin Williams A detailed feasibility study for the is not supported for the (118) LLP is currently being undertaken following reasons: Jennifer Li (157) by CEDD to establish the H Lee (160) planning, engineering and 1. It involves extensive Dr C Y Tang (167) technical feasibility of the LLP. reclamation and would Lo Shing-kai (226) The study will cover necessary have adverse impact on Keith Russell (242) impact assessment studies, marine habitats in the Nick Shaw (263) including environmental, area. It also poses risk Ng Wing-choi (308) ecological, traffic and visual to Tai Ho Wan which is of Paul Aston (342) impacts, etc. ecological significance. Save Our Shorelines (372) The LLP will be a master planned 2. The reclamation and Gavin Coates (399) logistics park with a business increase in marine traffic 50 Standard Letters B park like environment. Similar to caused by the A Participant other business parks, development would be (TCPRD) developments in the LLP will detrimental to the habitat have an integrated and

p.216 Annex 4 – E2 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses of Chinese White comprehensive urban design with Dolphin in the adjacent communal land uses centralized, water area. attractive open spaces and a high quality landscape. The LLP will 3. It will cause adverse enhance the visual quality of the environmental impacts area and the compatibility of the including air, noise and LLP with the overall environment traffic impacts to the in the area will be observed. nearby areas. On the basis of the demand 4. The proposed logistics forecast for additional GFA park at Siu Ho Wan is not required by freight forwarding compatible with the logistics in Hong Kong, the LLP adjacent rural setting in will need a 72 ha site to yield the countryside area and approximately 600,000m2 of GFA. residential, recreational and tourism uses in Land on Airport Island is reserved North Lantau. for uses related to the airport operation, including SkyCity, air 5. It would spoil the cargo uses (mainly for freight beautiful scenery on forwarding purposes), etc. There North Lantau and turn would not be sufficient land on the the area into concrete Airport Island for developing a jungle. purpose-built value-added logistics park. 6. It would impose adverse visual impacts to the Available land in is not visitors to Lantau and sufficiently large for the proposed travellers along the NLH. purpose-built logistics park development and is mainly 7. There is adverse glare reserved for container related impact affecting uses including container freight residents in , lorry parking and and the aviation container storage and repair. operation in HKIA. The proposed reclamation site at 8. There are alternative Siu Ho Wan for the LLP is suitable sites such as strategically located as it is close Tsing Yi and HKIA for the to our international airport and logistics uses. container port at Kwai Chung. With its proximity to the proposed Hong Kong landing point of the HZMB, the LLP will also take advantage of the opportunities presented by links to the PRD region.

Annex 4 – E2 p.217 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Need, Justification and Viability for the Logistics Park E2-4 It would be too late if the Two HKLDC Members Concern on the affordability and LLP site could only be (HKLDC) development programme of the available in 2009, as similar LLP is noted. We will further logistics park facilities in the examine these issues in the light PRD region would be of the findings of the detailed commissioned in the next feasibility study. few years. The Government should ensure the affordability of the LLP. E2-5 Prior to LLP commissioning, A HKLDC Member The conversion of existing the Government should (HKLDC) facilities to cater for demand in consider interim measures logistics floorspace would be to cater for demand in subject to market initiatives. logistics facilities (such as a Government will adopt a practical revamp of the industrial and open approach. estates). E2-6 The need for a logistics park Lee Chung-shan & The Master Plan Study and the should be well justified. Ngan Kai-chung Bridging Project on the Master Past experience indicates (40) Plan confirmed the need for a that similar types of facilities MA in Transport Policy logistics park in Hong Kong to are market-oriented. A and Planning reinforce its role as the preferred detailed market assessment Alumni, HKU (396) international and regional should be conducted. The transportation and logistics hub. impact on logistics/ freight The LLP will provide a forwarding/ value-added purpose-built operating services of Hong Kong environment for the efficient should be assessed. delivery of individually customized and integrated services, which may not be available in traditional industrial buildings and container terminals. It will embrace a full range of logistics services from conventional transportation and freight forwarding activities, to value-added services such as labeling, returns management, pick and pack, repair and refurbishment, etc. It is an important infrastructure to promote service integration, enable logistics enterprises to enjoy economy of scale and enhance Hong Kong’s logistics competitiveness.

p.218 Annex 4 – E2 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E2-7 The need, cost and benefit HKIP (230) See responses in E2-6. of such development should Dr Martin Williams be carefully examined. (352) Green Power (440) Conservancy Assoc. (444) Joint Statement on Sustainable Development for Lantau (541) E2-8 The connection of the park Joseph Chow (95) Noted and this will be carefully with the existing facilities on examined in the feasibility study the air, marine and land for the LLP currently being sides should be well undertaken. co-ordinated. E2-9 Understood the importance Frontier (511) Alternative sites have been of logistics industry to the explored in the preliminary site economic development of selection stage. In view of the Hong Kong, but could not substantial land area required for see the urgent need to the proposed purpose-built reclaim land for building logistics park, reclamation is the logistics park at Siu Ho Wan. only way for obtaining sufficient land area due to the lack of flat land on Lantau.

See also responses on availability of land on Airport Island and Tsing Yi in E2-3.

A large part of Lantau is covered by steep natural terrain which poses a major constraint on developments. Any future developments would be subject to case-by-case screening in respect of natural terrain hazards. Some sites may be unsuitable for development, and others may not be economically viable to develop, under the geotechnical constraints imposed by the natural terrain hazards. E2-10 The nature and function of Johnny Wong (24) See responses in E2-6. the proposed logistics park Earthcare (282) is not clear and should be Tania Willis (317) well defined. MA in Transport Policy and Planning Alumni, HKU (396)

Annex 4 – E2 p.219 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses HKIS (455) A TPB Member (TPB) A CMPB Member (CMPB) E2-11 The development scale of MA in Transport Policy On the basis of the demand the proposed logistics park and Planning forecast for additional GFA should take into account the Alumni, HKU (396) required by freight forwarding actual utilized GFA for logistics in Hong Kong, the logistics/freight forwarding, Scoping Study recommended that the ratio of offices and the LLP will need a 72 ha site to actual warehouse and the yield approximately 600,000m2 of increasing consolidation GFA. process and value added services undertaken in PRD. E2-12 The proposed LLP should Johnny Wong (24) See responses in E2-6. have its own unique function Chinese General and operational Chamber of characteristics to make it Commerce (513) different from the air cargo freight forwarding centre on Airport Island, the warehouse in traditional industrial estate or factory building. Otherwise, it may not necessarily be located at Siu Ho Wan. E2-13 There should be strong Dr Martin Williams See responses in E2-6. justifications for the (352) proposed LLP in order to Kam Ho (395) On the basis of the demand avoid duplication of similar HKIS (455) forecast for additional GFA type operations already required by freight forwarding taken place on the Airport logistics in Hong Kong, the LLP Island and Container Port will need a 72 ha site to yield and to avoid waste of approximately 600,000m2 of GFA. resources. Existing logistics facilities on the Airport Island or container port will not be able to cope with future expansion demand. E2-14 A logistics centre is built on Frontier (511) See responses in E2-6 and the Airport Island. Does E2-13. Hong Kong need another logistics park through reclamation? E2-15 Some logistics operators are Conservancy Assoc. See responses in E2-6 and doubting the economic (444) E2-13. viability of a new logistics Joint Statement on park given the planned Sustainable expansion of related Development for p.220 Annex 4 – E2 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses facilities on Lantau (541) and low labour and land cost in the Mainland. E2-16 There may be a duplication Undisclosed (23) See responses in E2-6. of logistics facilities. There Chiu Cho-keung (56) are similar logistics facilities Lantau Post (90) at Tsing Yi and Airport Real Estate Island. Tsing Yi is Developers Assoc. connected with the Western of HK (299) Corridor. Sam Chow (393) Green Power (440) HKIS (455) Frontier (511) Undisclosed (23) E2-17 A business strategy to MA in Transport Policy Noted. We will further examine promote setting up and Planning the issue in the light of the operation at the LLP is Alumni, HKU (396) feedback received on the needed. Singapore’s operational characteristics and ALPS is a good reference planning parameters of the LLP to for setting up the operations ensure that the LLP will meet the at the Lantau Logistics Park. practical needs of the industry. E2-18 The logistics industry Liberal Party (505) See responses in E2-17. considers that the average rent for the proposed logistics park around $5p.s.f./p.m. is competitive. E2-19 The viability of the proposed Nigel Easterbrook (11) See responses in E2-6. logistics park should be A LBAC Member ascertained. South China (LBAC) is far more competitive for “logistics park” than Hong Kong. E2-20 It is wrong in principle to Living Islands See responses in E2-6. look at Hong Kong in Movement (378) isolation from the rest of the Friends of the Earth PRD and try to build more HK (385) ports and infrastructure just Ruy Barretto S C to recover a competitive (448) advantage from South China. There is no need to import and create pollution and environmental damage just because for competition for port services.

Annex 4 – E2 p.221 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E2-21 The proposed LLP is just a Earthcare (282) See responses in E2-6. piecemeal economic development. The benefits See responses on the location of and economic contribution the LLP in E2-3. to the island communities and the territory in the medium and long run are minimal. It is against the principles of cost - effectiveness. These logistics activities should be held in the business districts with good IS/IT support and areas in like Sheung Shui or Tai Po where industrial/ semi-industrial and manufacturing support activities already exist. E2-22 Government provision of 30 Standard Letters A See responses in E2-6. facilities for industry is not good – Tai Po, Cyberport, An EOI exercise has been and the Science Park etc. completed to consult the logistics industry on the operational characteristics and planning parameters of the LLP. We will take the feedback received into account to ensure that the LLP will meet the practical needs of the industry. Location E2-23 The industry of Logistics and MA in Transport Policy See responses on the location of Supply Chain Management and Planning the LLP and availability of land on could not wait until 2009. Alumni, HKU (396) the Airport Island in E2-3. For air-based logistics, the development on the Airport Island is a better alternative since land is readily available. E2-24 The logistics park should HKIA (445) See responses in E2-3. integrate well with the existing Airport facilities to function as a total hub. It is suggested to relocate it to the eastern side of the Airport Island and set it apart from Lantau proper to minimize the traffic and p.222 Annex 4 – E2 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses visual impacts to Tung Chung. E2-25 With the early HKIP (230) The proposed LLP is under a implementation of the Tuen Ng Wing-choi (308) fast-tracked programme. Mun – Chek Lap Kok Link, the development potential of However, the development will be unleashed programme for the Tuen Mun – in providing logistics and Chek Lap Kok Link is not yet other spin-off uses from the decided. Tuen Mun is not as Airport without the need to conveniently connected as Siu reclaim extensively along Ho Wan for inter-modal linkage the north shore of Lantau with air, land and sea transport. thus preserving the natural shoreline on Lantau. It should be clarified that the section of shoreline where the proposed LLP falls is not natural due to the development of NLH. E2-26 It is considered that the LLP A HKLDC Member The LLP is there to provide a would benefit air cargo (HKLDC) purpose-built environment for the logistics services but not sea efficient delivery of individually cargo moving in/out of the customized and integrated Kwai Chung container port. services, and will not be used exclusively for handling air cargo. E2-27 To avoid duplication, the Conservancy Assoc. Development of the LLP is under proposed logistics park (318) (444) a fast-tracked programme. should be considered Joint Statement on together and co-located with Sustainable See also responses on the need Container Terminal 10 Development for for LLP in E2-6. (CT10). Lantau (541) E2-28 It may be more cost effective Mientje Torey (355) See responses in E2-6 and to co-locate the logistics E2-27. park and CT10 on Tsing Yi. E2-29 To avoid unnecessary Nigel Easterbrook (11) See responses on the location of reclamation, alternative Lee Chung-shan & the LLP and proposed sites at locations such as Tsing Yi, Ngan Kai-chung Tsing Yi and Airport Island in Airport Island, Sha Lo Wan, (40) E2-3. San Shek Wan or further Undisclosed (151) west on Lantau, should be Jennifer Li (157) A proposed logistics park in San considered. Joanne Ng (170) Shek Wan or Sha Lo Wan is not Swire Properties Ltd. compatible with the rural setting (186) in the area. Further, the areas HK Dolphinwatch Ltd. are remote and not serviced with (193) a major road. Transport and Prof Chan King-ming other infrastructure improvements (205) may have adverse impacts on Green Lantau Assoc. San Shek Wan or Sha Lo Wan (274) and adjacent areas including the Earthcare (282) country park.

Annex 4 – E2 p.223 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Heung Yee Kuk NT (381) San Shek Wan and Sha Lo Wan, DAB-Islands Branch given their topography, may not Office (429) have enough flat land to Conservancy Assoc. accommodate a purpose-built (444) logistics park. In addition, the Joint Statement on proposed logistics park Sustainable development will cause adverse Development for impacts to the adjacent streams, Lantau (541) woodland, natural coastline and Liberal Party (505) proposed country park extension Michael Chiang of area. HKIA (ProIns) Lee Chi-fung, Chairman of Tai O RC (TORC) (ACRC) Ng Kum-chuen (HYK) A CMPB Member (CMPB) A LBAC Member (LBAC) E2-30 It is doubted if there was any A HKLDC Member In view of the steep topography of alternative location on (HKLDC) Lantau, scattered rural Lantau Island to settlements and environmental accommodate the LLP so as constraints along the north west to reduce the time and cost coast, it is not possible to identify involved in reclamation another piece of land on Lantau works. that was large enough for developing the LLP. E2-31 It is doubted if the proposed A Participant (PCF) The reclamation at Siu Ho Wan logistics park could be for the logistics park is proposed located offshore without to abut seawalls constructed as affecting the existing part of the reclamation for the coastline. NLH and Siu Ho Wan MTR Depot. No natural coastline will therefore be affected by the proposed reclamation. Land Use Compatibility E2-32 The proposed logistics park A TPB Member (TPB) Noted. at Siu Ho Wan is consistent with the setting of North Lantau.

E2-33 The proposed use is Nigel Easterbrook (11) The LLP will be a master planned considered not compatible Lee Chung-shan & logistics park with a business with the adjacent tourism, Ngan Kai-chung park like environment. Similar to country park and residential (40) other business parks, uses. Undisclosed (151) developments in the LLP will be p.224 Annex 4 – E2 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Jennifer Li (157) low-rise and low-density and will Joanne Ng (170) have an integrated and explicit Green Lantau Assoc. urban design with communal land (274) uses centralized, attractive open DAB-Islands Branch spaces and a high quality Office (429) landscape. The LLP will Conservancy Assoc. enhance the visual quality of the (444) area and the compatibility of the Joint Statement on LLP with the overall environment Sustainable in the area will be observed. Development for Lantau (541) Liberal Party (505) A LBAC Member (LBAC) E2-34 The proposed development TAC (TAC) See responses in E2-33. of the Logistics Park along HKTB (HKTB) the NLH might adversely impact on the visitors’ visual experience going to and from the airport and the overall attractiveness of Lantau Island. It is also not compatible with the adjacent tourism uses. E2-35 The proposed logistics park Nigel Easterbrook (11) See responses on the on the north shore of Lantau Joanne Ng (170) environmental impact of LLP in and the associated heavy HK Dolphinwatch Ltd. E2-3. vehicle flows and visual (193) impact would degrade the S P Tan (197) quality of the area. Green Lantau Assoc. (274) Mark Chan (281) A TSG Member (TSG) Michael Chiang of HKIA (ProIns) A LBAC Member (LBAC) E2-36 The increase in pollution Friends of the Earth See responses on the levels as a result of the HK (385) environmental impact of LLP in proposed logistics park E2-3. development will affect the tourism and recreation developments on North Lantau.

Annex 4 – E2 p.225 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Environmental and Ecological Issues E2-37 Possible environmental So Tat-fai (346) See responses on the impacts caused by the environmental impact of LLP in proposed logistics park E2-3. development should be carefully examined and assessed.

E2-38 The proposed reclamation Lo Wai-lee (111) See responses on the size of the extent should be well Johnny Wong (24) LLP in E2-11. justified. It should be Save Our Shorelines minimized to avoid adverse (372) See responses on the environmental and Gavin Coates (399) environmental impact of LLP in ecological impacts on E2-3. adjacent areas. E2-39 There should be strong Undisclosed (151) In view of the substantial land justifications for the HK Dolphinwatch Ltd. area required for the proposed reclamation for the (193) logistics park, reclamation is the proposed logistics park at Earthcare (282) only way for obtaining sufficient Siu Ho Wan as it would South Lantau Liaison land area due to the lack of flat cause ecological and Group (360) land on Lantau. environmental impacts. Friends of the Earth HK (385) See responses on the Sam Chow (393) environmental impact of LLP in Frontier (511) E2-3. Chinese General Chamber of Commerce (513) Lee Chi-fung (HYK) Michael Chiang of HKIA (ProIns) E2-40 The reclamation for the Johnny Wong (24) The possible impact on water proposed logistics park at Joint Office of 5 Sham quality will be studied in the EIA Siu Ho Wan would have Shui Po DC for the LLP. adverse impact on the water Members & HK quality of North Lantau. Ching Fai Assoc. Ltd. (331) Mientje Torey (355) E2-41 Chinese White Dolphins are Prof Chan King-ming The possible impacts on Chinese recorded at the water area (205) White Dolphin will be studied in where the logistics park at Ho Tak-ching (262) the EIA for the LLP. Siu Ho Wan is proposed. Joint Office of 5 Sham There are grave concerns Shui Po DC on the impacts on habitat of Members & HK Chinese White Dolphin and Ching Fai Assoc. marine life caused by the Ltd. (331) development in the Mientje Torey (355)

p.226 Annex 4 – E2 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses construction phase and Chan Kam-wai (488) increase in marine traffic in Pok Yuk-yin (489) the operation phase. E2-42 The proposed reclamation Friends of the Earth It should be clarified that the for the LLP at Siu Ho Wan HK (385) section of coastline where the will destroy more natural reclamation for the proposed LLP coastline of North Lantau. may take place is not natural shoreline due to the development of the NLH. E2-43 The proposed LLP Earthcare (282) The planning vision of the development contradicts Concept Plan is to promote with the considerations in sustainable development of the Concept Plan with the Lantau by balancing development emphasis of “the need for and conservation needs. The conserving high-quality overall planning concept is to natural landscape, focus major economic ecological environment and infrastructure and urban cultural heritage sites”. development in North Lantau to optimize the transport links and infrastructure, while protecting the other parts of Lantau for conservation and sustainable recreational and visitor uses.

See responses on the environmental impact of LLP in E2-3. E2-44 Tai Ho Wan had been A Participant (REDA) The possible impact on the water identified as conservation quality of Tai Ho Wan will be priority area. The studied in the EIA for the LLP. proposed reclamation and development would adversely affect the water quality of Tai Ho Wan. There is a conflict between development and conservation and the priority between the two is doubted. E2-45 Grave concern on the Charles Frew (48) (94) The possible ecological impacts possible adverse ecological Lo Wai-lee (111) on Tai Ho Wan and Tai Ho Stream impacts on the adjacent Tai Undisclosed (151) will be studied in the EIA for the Ho Wan and Tai Ho Stream Swire Properties Ltd. LLP. which are ecologically (186) sensitive areas. Prof Chan King-ming (205) Green Student Council (248) Green Lantau Assoc.

Annex 4 – E2 p.227 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses (274) Real Estate Developers Assoc. of HK (299) HK Policy Research Institute Ltd. (307) Business Environment Council Ltd. (383) Lau Tai-yin (451) Cheung Chi-hung (ACRC) A LBAC/PSC Member (LBAC/PSC) A CMPB Member (CMPB) E2-46 The logistics park proposal A CMPB Member The possible impacts, if any, on should not impose any (CMPB) the country and marine park impacts on existing and areas will be studied in the EIA for proposed country and the LLP. marine park areas. E2-47 More heavy vehicles would John Strickland (60) The possible impact on the air be attracted to the logistics Joanne Ng (170) quality will be studied in the EIA park exacerbating the D J Latter (202) for the LLP. existing air pollution problem Prof Chan King-ming in Tung Chung. (205) Green Lantau Assoc. (274) Mark Chan (281) A Tung Chung Resident (330) Joint Office of 5 Sham Shui Po DC Members & HK Ching Fai Assoc. Ltd. (331) Dr Martin Williams (352) anitandickson (361) Amy Yung Wing-sheung, Islands DC Member (369) P F Lih et al. (384) Terri Lam (431) Conservancy Assoc. (444) Joint Statement on Sustainable Development or p.228 Annex 4 – E2 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Lantau (541) A TSG Member (TSG) Michael Chiang of HKIA (ProIns) 30 Standard Letters A 50 Standard Letters B E2-48 No further study should be Living Islands The air quality problem in Tung taken forward for the Movement (378) Chung is a regional issue and has proposed LLP development been on the agenda and unless the air quality continuous discussed between problem in Tung Chung has the governments of been addressed. and HKSAR.

See also responses on the environmental impact of LLP in E2-3. E2-49 The heavy vehicle flows Joanne Ng (170) The possible noise impact will be attracted by the logistics Green Lantau Assoc. studied in the EIA for the LLP. park would have adverse (274) noise impacts on the area. Amy Yung Wing-sheung, Islands DC Member (369) Provision of Transport Networks E2-50 In order to increase the Liberal Party (505) See responses in D8-1. accessibility between Lantau Island and North West New Territories, a transport link to Tuen Mun should be provided for the logistics industry.

E2-51 Ground transportation Kwoon Chung Bus Public transport interchange, needs for the logistics park, Holdings Ltd. (447) marine cargo loading/ unloading in terms of cargo and facilities and sufficient lorry/ passenger transfer, should vehicle parking provisions will be be properly addressed. subject to detailed study and Railway may not be the only design in the feasibility study for answer to this. the LLP. E2-52 There are traffic implications Lee Chung-shan & The possible traffic impacts will on the NLH and the Lantau Ngan Kai-chung be studied in the technical Link as substantial heavy (40) feasibility study for the LLP. vehicle flows and cargo Lantau Post (90) flows are attracted to the Green Lantau Assoc. logistics park. The situation (274) would be worsen taking into A Tung Chung account cross-boundary Resident (330)

Annex 4 – E2 p.229 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses traffic attracted to the South Lantau Liaison adjacent proposed Group (360) cross-boundary hub. Amy Yung Wing-sheung, Islands DC Member (369) HKTB (HKTB) Consultation E2-53 It is confusing that the Green Lantau Assoc. The LLP is under a fast tracked proposed LLP is indicated (274) programme. Nevertheless, as concept in the Concept P F Lih et al. (384) similar to other major Plan for Lantau while 30 Standard Letters A infrastructure developments in detailed study has already 50 Standard Letters B Hong Kong, the study for the LLP commenced. will need to go through all the relevant statutory procedures, including those under the EIA Ordinance. The public will be consulted. E2-54 It is noted that detailed study Green Lantau Assoc. See responses in E2-53. has already commenced for (274) the proposed logistics park Sam Chow (393) at Siu Ho Wan. Public A CMPB Member consultation on the need, (CMPB) location, reclamation extent, operation characteristics and development scale of the proposed development should be provided. E2-55 Similar to other major Lau Tai-yin (451) See responses in E2-53. infrastructure projects, the proposed LLP should go through all EIA procedures and public consultation for the confirmation of the site selection and the layout design. Possible Logistics Park Extension E2-56 The proposed possible Shum Man-lung (58) Noted. extension area for logistics park use is required so as to strengthen Hong Kong’s position in the development of logistics industry.

p.230 Annex 4 – E2 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E2-57 The proposed further Johnny Wong (24) The potential for possible reclamation extent for the HK Christian Services extension will provide flexibility logistics park development (485) for meeting future demand for should be well justified. A TPB Member (TPB) logistics GFA. E2-58 The reclamation should be Johnny Wong (24) The extent of reclamation will be minimized to avoid adverse examined with a view to environmental and minimizing impacts on the ecological impacts on environment. adjacent areas. A detailed feasibility study for the LLP is currently being undertaken by CEDD to establish the planning, engineering and technical feasibility of the LLP. The study will cover necessary impact assessment studies, including an EIA. The environmental and ecological impacts arising from the proposed reclamation for the LLP and the proposed LLP extension or recreational uses will be examined under the EIA. E2-59 The reclamation for the HKIP (230) See responses in E2-58. possible logistics park Green Student Council extension to the north of Tai (248) Ho Wan would have adverse ecological impact on the bay itself and the Tai Ho Stream SSSI. E2-60 The location of the logistics Ho Tak-ching (262) See responses in E2-57 and park extension is the water E2-58. area where the Chinese White Dolphins are heavily used. The proposed development would cause loss of the habitat of Chinese White Dolphin. E2-61 The possible logistics park Undisclosed (347) See responses in E2-57 and extension will completely E2-58. change the character of the Tai Ho area.

Annex 4 – E2 p.231 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Possible Recreational Uses – General E2-62 Recreational uses on the Cheung Man-kuen See responses on the possible logistics park (367) environmental impacts of LLP in extension area are not Mr. So (368) E2-3. supported due to the bad air quality created by adjacent logistics uses. E2-63 Recreational uses on the Shum Man-lung (58) The possible traffic impact will be possible logistics park studied in the technical feasibility extension area is not study for the LLP. supported as it would affect the traffic flow of the logistics activities in the area. E2-64 The proposed recreational HK Christian Services The details of the recreational uses should be specified. (485) uses are subject to further study. No residential uses should The planning intention is to be involved. explore possible recreational uses, not residential use in the area.

Possible Recreational Uses – The Proposal of Motor Racing Circuit E2-65 In terms of land use So Tat-fai (346) The proposed motor racing circuit compatibility, the proposed is in line with the development motor racing circuit should theme for economic infrastructure be relocated to urban area, and tourism development in North such as Kai Tak. Lantau and is considered compatible with adjacent developments in land use terms. Given the potential noise impact of the motor racing circuit, it is envisaged that an urban area location may not be suitable for such use. E2-66 The motor racing circuit is South Lantau Liaison Noted. supported as it would attract Group (360) more international visitors to Joint Submission from Hong Kong and act as a Hon Tam Yiu-chung tourist attraction. et al. (538) E2-67 The proposed motor racing HK Islands District Noted. circuit is supported as it is Assoc. (321) compatible with the adjacent Islands DC (491) logistics park use. E2-68 Hong Kong Automobile HK Automobile Assoc. The proposal should be subject to Association (HKAA), which (529) detailed feasibility and viability is a recognized National study. A proposal for the motor Sporting Authority for the racing circuit was received in July Federation Internationale de 2005 and is under consideration p.232 Annex 4 – E2 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Automobile (FIA) and the by the Government. Federation Internationale de Motocyclisme (FIM) in Hong Kong, has expressed their interest for the development of a Motor Racing Complex at the area earmarked for “possible logistics park extension or recreational use” at Siu Ho Wan in the Concept Plan for Lantau to cater all disciplines of the sports they represent and also up to the required standards for staging major International Motorsports Events in Hong Kong. Currently, there is no venue for staging major International Motorsports Events and no permanent venues for incorporating as many different sports as possible in Hong Kong.

Detailed proposal will be submitted for the Lantau Development Task Force’s consideration in due course. E2-69 To provide the racing track Kan Kin-yuen (246) There are reservations on the at the outer area of the Hong proposal: Kong International Airport for staging international 1. The proposed location is not motor sport events would in line with the planning attract visitors. intention for providing mainly for airport related and airport support services uses on the Airport Island.

2. The feasibility of the proposal is yet to be established.

3. It is noted that the proposal involves more than the use of land on the Airport Island. Some fundamental policy issues have to be considered and resolved.

Annex 4 – E2 p.233 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses 4. The proposed development may have traffic implication on the existing road networks. It is envisaged that traffic impact generated would be particularly high at periods of major events and the impact on airport operation should be carefully considered.

5. The proposal may require modification to the existing road networks and proper traffic management should be implemented during the race competition. E2-70 Alternative site in South Lam Kit-sing (IDC) The motor racing circuit use is Lantau could be considered considered not in line with the for the motor racing circuit planning intention for South for enhancing the overall Lantau which is mainly for developments in the area. preserving the rural and natural character. E2-71 With the opening of the Samuel Chan (208) Hong Kong could have its own HZMB, a direct link will be motor racing circuit to facilitate provided connecting Hong the development of all motor Kong, Macao and Zhuhai sports in the territory as well as and shortening the distance for hosting international events in between these places. It is order to attract more visitors and doubted if there is a need for tourists. a motor racing circuit in Hong Kong. E2-72 The proposed motor racing Larry Feign (348) Currently, there is no venue for circuit is not needed or staging major international justified anywhere in Hong motorsports events in Hong Kong, and especially not on Kong. The proposal for the Lantau. The proposal motor racing circuit including should be scrapped. justification and the supporting assessments will be carefully considered by the Government. E2-73 There are insufficient HKIP (230) Noted. The proposed motor grounds to support the racing circuit is in line with the proposed reclamation for development theme for economic the motor racing circuit use infrastructure and tourism at this locality. development on North Lantau and is considered compatible with adjacent developments in land use terms. The justifications, feasibility and environmental p.234 Annex 4 – E2 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses acceptability of the proposed motor racing circuit are to be demonstrated by the project proponent. E2-74 The possible motor racing Green Lantau Assoc. The proposed motor racing circuit circuit is considered (274) should be subject to detailed inappropriate as the noise, Paul Aston (342) feasibility study supported by fumes and traffic arising So Tat-fai (346) relevant engineering and from the activities will have Terri Lam (431) environmental assessments. adverse impacts on the The project proponent should adjacent areas, in particular demonstrate that the proposed the Tai Ho Valley. development will not cause adverse impacts to the surrounding environment. E2-75 The proposed motor racing Ng Wing-choi (308) See responses in E2-74. circuit on the logistics park extension area is not supported due to the adverse noise impacts generated by the motor racing activities on adjacent areas. E2-76 The proposed motor racing Dr Martin Williams The section of the coastline is circuit might be built by (118) (352) already man-made and not destroying more of Lantau’s natural. Therefore, no natural coast. This is not in line coastline will be destroyed by the with the principles of proposed motor racing circuit. sustainable development. E2-77 Consideration should be Green Lantau Assoc. Noted and will be considered by given to passive recreational (274) the Government. activities on this extension area.

Annex 4 – E2 p.235 E3. Leisure and Entertainment Node at Sunny Bay

Background North East Lantau with the as the focus will be a tourism hub. In the Northshore Lantau Development Feasibility Study completed in 2000, a tourism node to be provided on reclamation was recommended in Sunny Bay due to its gateway location, MTR access and other convenient transport connection. This planning concept has been carried forward in the Concept Plan. Having regard to the nature and scale of different planned or potential tourism uses in the vicinity and the site attributes, a leisure and entertainment node is proposed at Sunny Bay to complement the Hong Kong Disneyland and other tourism uses in Lantau.

Key Issues The Hong Kong Tourism Board was in favour of clustering complementary tourism facilities around the Hong Kong Disneyland in the North East Lantau Tourism Hub, as proposed in the Concept Plan. The proposal was also supported by the local community. Some expressed concerns about the specific nature of the use, the reclamation and the landscape impact. Some raised objection to the indoor man-made beach, which in fact is only an illustration of the possible uses.

The Way Forward Although many of these issues raised have been covered by the previous Northshore Lantau Development Feasibility Study, further studies on the scale, theme, land requirement, viability, design and other relevant issues should be required if the proposal is to be taken forward. The proposal is also subject to private initiatives.

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E3-1 The proposal is supported HKTB (HKTB) Noted. because:

- with Sunny Bay and its nearby Tsing Chau Tsai serving as the gateway between the North Lantau Corridor and Hong Kong Disneyland, these locations may best be developed into top quality/world class tourism facilities and attractions to complement with those of Hong Kong Disneyland; and

- the clustering of tourism related developments in the vicinity is supported. With the proposals and also the green and resort areas in the southern part of Lantau, p.236 Annex 4 – E3 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Hong Kong can be better positioned as a family travel destination. This will complement the opening of the Hong Kong Disneyland with the potential to extend visitor’s length of stay in Hong Kong. E3-2 The node would provide HK Islands District Noted. tourists with a one-stop shop Assoc. (321) for business, leisure and Islands DC (491) recreation. Joint Submission from Hon Tam Yiu-chung et al. (538) E3-3 The proposal is supported. Kwoon Chung Bus This can be taken into It should not only serve the Holdings Ltd. (447) consideration in further studies if youth but the elderly should the proposal is to be taken also be served with leisure forward. facilities. E3-4 The proposal is supported. Mr. So (368) Noted. E3-5 We have no in-principle Green Lantau Assoc. Noted. There is no tourism objection to the proposal, (274) proposal for Luk Keng Headland provided that the bay and Luk and the existing log pond area. Keng Headland are In addition, the extent of the conserved. reclamation would be subject to further studies, if the proposal is to be taken forward. E3-6 The proposal fails to Undisclosed (373) Careful design treatment and capitalize on the unique feasibility study are necessary, if natural character of Lantau. the proposal is to be taken forward. E3-7 The proposed leisure and Friends of Tai Long According to the 1995 Visitors shopping facilities are similar Wan (209) and Tourism Study and the 1998 to those in the urban areas. Dr Martin Williams Territorial Development Strategy It would only compete with (352) Review, there is potential to existing facilities in urban Ng Wing-choi (308) develop Tsing Yi, and areas. In addition, the Friends of the Earth North Lantau as a tourism proposal is not compatible HK (385) corridor. The focus of the with the surrounding natural tourism node at Sunny Bay is not environment. to build another shopping mall, but to provide a cluster of entertainment, leisure and other tourism facilities complementary to the Hong Kong Disneyland. Further studies on the development components will be undertaken if the proposal is to be

Annex 4 – E3 p.237 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses taken forward. The proposal is also subject to private initiatives. E3-8 The indoor man-made beach Dr Martin Williams The attractions indicated in the is not a sustainable (352) Consultation Digest is for development. HK Democratic illustration only. Further studies Foundation (442) on the development components Tse Sai-kit (379) will be required if the proposal is to be taken forward. E3-9 There are already many Mientje Torey (355) See responses in E3-8. beaches in Lantau. The Kam Ho (395) indoor artificial beach may Terri Lam (431) only be popular in winter and Ricky Cheung (92) the maintenance cost for the Dr Martin Williams artificial beach during the low (352) reason could be very high. Friends of the Earth HK (385) Object to the man-made beach. E3-10 The mega mall is not needed. Friends of the Earth No mega mall is proposed at the HK (385) Node. Further studies will be required if the leisure and entertainment node proposal is to be taken forward. E3-11 The required reclamation will Ng Wing-choi (308) According to the Environmental pollute the environment and Impact Assessment (EIA) of the the attraction is artificial. Northshore Lantau Development Feasibility Study, the required reclamation would not cause unacceptable impacts on the marine ecology. Further studies on the reclamation will be carried out if the proposal is to be taken forward. E3-12 The development is Mr. So, resident of The scale and nature of the uses excessive. Tung Chung would be subject to studies if the Crescent (TCPRD) proposal is to be taken forward. Need and Justifications E3-13 The indoor man-made beach Lau Tai-yin (451) The attractions indicated in the and the mall are not Consultation Digest are for adequately justified. illustration only. Further studies on the development components will be required if the proposal is to be taken forward. E3-14 Being not different from the A HK Citizen (138) The focus of the tourism node at shopping mall in Maritime Kam Ho (395) Sunny Bay is not to build another Square in Tsing Yi and Cheung Chun-wah shopping mall, but to provide a

p.238 Annex 4 – E3 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses in Tung Chung, the (30) cluster of entertainment, leisure development will not be able Lau Tai-yin (451) and other tourist facilities to attract many visitors. Its complementary to the Hong Kong financial viability is Disneyland. Further studies on questionable. the development components will be undertaken if the proposal is to be taken forward. The proposal is subject to private initiative. E3-15 It is worrying as such Paul Aston (342) No residential development is development is usually part of proposed at Sunny Bay. a residential development. E3-16 Should not develop so many Johnny Wong (24) The leisure and entertainment theme park which would node is to help create a viable affect return of Hong Kong cluster of tourist attractions and Disneyland and Ocean Park. facilities complementary with the Hong Kong Disneyland. It is not necessarily a theme park. Further assessments will be undertaken if the proposal is to be taken forward. The proposal is also subject to private initiatives. E3-17 The development of a theme Swire Properties Ltd. See responses in E3-16. park in Sunny Bay requires a (186) full socio-economic evaluation covering the need and viability. Environmental and Other Locational Considerations E3-18 Luk Keng Headland and the Green Lantau Assoc. There is no tourism proposal for bay to its immediate east (274) Luk Keng Headland and the should be conserved. Chan Siu-lun (432) existing log pond area. In So Chi-ming (356) addition, the extent of the reclamation would be subject to further studies if the proposal is to be taken forward. E3-19 The proposal should not Paul Aston (342) According to the EIA of the cause further development A HK Citizen (138) Northshore Lantau Development and reclamation of Feasibility Study, further Wan. reclamation at Sunny Bay would not cause unacceptable environmental or ecological impacts. Further studies on the reclamation will be required if the proposal is to be taken forward. E3-20 While located close to the HKIP (230) The reclamation will not affect the Sunny Bay MTR Station is a Cheung Man-kuen natural coastline. In addition, plus, the need for such (367) according to the Northshore extensive reclamation and Business Environment Lantau Feasibility Study,

Annex 4 – E3 p.239 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses the impacts on the Council Ltd. (383) reclamation is feasible and there spectacular piece of coastline So Chi-ming (356) would not be unacceptable will need to be carefully environmental impacts. Further assessed and justified. The studies on the reclamation will be current information is not carried out if the proposal is to be adequate. taken forward. E3-21 The views of the North West Undisclosed (106) Those views are distant views New Territories between only. The views of the nearby Tsing Lung Tau and Tai Lam Luk Keng Headland, Fa Peng, Tai from Sunny Bay are not Shan and the MTR Sunny Bay attractive. Plant more trees Station are very attractive. in these areas. Other Comments E3-22 should not Amy Yung Noted. form part of the North East Wing-sheung, Lantau Tourism Hub. Islands DC Member (369) E3-23 The development will shift too South Lantau Liaison The Concept Plan has also much of the tourism for Group (360) included recreation proposals for Lantau to the area together South Lantau which would bring with Hong Kong Disneyland. direct economic benefits to the Other parts of Lantau, local community. There is no particularly South Lantau, conflict between these recreation cannot benefit from it. It developments and the Sunny Bay would be more beneficial by proposal. incorporating the facilities into the theme park in Tung Chung.

p.240 Annex 4 – E3 E4. Possible Theme Park or Recreational Use at Tung Chung East

Background Lantau has been recognized as a tourism centre. North East Lantau, with the Hong Kong Disneyland as the focus and compatible tourism and recreational uses in the vicinity, including the Sunny Bay Leisure and Entertainment Node, is a major tourism hub. Being further away from but still quite close to the Hong Kong Disneyland, Tung Chung East waterfront could possibly be developed for a second international theme park or large-scale recreational use. They could be of synergy to the Hong Kong Disneyland and other tourism uses on Lantau. A similar clustering approach has been adopted elsewhere in the world to enhance the attractiveness of a destination to tourists. New attractions and established attractions could be reinforcing each other and ensuring continuing interest in Lantau as a tourist destination.

Key Issues There are mixed views on the possible theme park at Tung Chung East. Some expressing strong support for it were convinced that the proposal was a visionary one and could contribute to enhance Hong Kong as a tourist centre. Others raised concerns on the following key issues relating to the theme park:

(a) it may not be attractive to tourists and not sustainable; (b) it will compete with the Hong Kong Disneyland, the Ocean Park, and theme parks in Shenzhen and Asia; (c) the area is too close to Tung Chung new town; (d) the air pollution in Tung Chung is too high to attract visitors; (e) the need for reclamation for the theme park and the traffic impacts are damaging to the environment; (f) there are other areas in the territory which may be suitable for similar developments without the need for reclamation; and (g) it is not certain whether the Hong Kong Disneyland itself would be a success or not – the need and market demand for an additional theme park should be studied after the opening of Hong Kong Disneyland.

Some raised similar concerns on the possible recreational use, including potential environmental constraints and alternative uses proposed for Tung Chung East.

The Way Forward The area is close to the Airport and with easy access to the future Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB). It has convenient road and possible MTR connection. The theme park/recreational use has potential to become a major attraction for the locals and visitors.

There are few alternatives locations in the territory for large-scale tourism uses. In view of the locational advantages of Tung Chung East and the overall development strategy of tourism development in Lantau, it is prudent to keep the proposed theme park/recreational use for longer-term planning. The concerns raised by commenters are well recognized and would be assessed and addressed in the future feasibility study. If the project is selected to be taken forward, market demand, synergy with existing attractions, environmental, traffic and infrastructure implications and other issues will be examined in the detailed studies for the proposal. Public views will be sought before proceeding with the project.

Annex 4 – E4 p.241 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses General E4-1 Support the theme park at Supporter (18) Noted. Tung Chung East for the Cheng Siu-kei (234) following reasons: Wong Fuk-kan, Islands DC Member - The theme park will & Mui Wo RC complement the Hong Executive Member Kong Disneyland; (334) Kwoon Chung Bus - The area is close to the Holding Ltd. (447) Airport and the HZMB and Chris Liu (492) could be built into an Chow Chiu-wo attractive landmark; (LSDTF)

- The second international theme park envisaged in Tung Chung East would lead Hong Kong to become a leisure centre similar to that of Orlando, Florida, USA, which has accommodated, aside from Disney World, the Universal Studio, Waterworld, and the Cape Kenney Space Centre. E4-2 Universal Studio could be a Mr. Lai (259) Noted. suitable theme park to be developed in the area. E4-3 Another theme park Chris Liu (492) Noted. development such as Disney Sea World or the Universal Studio type of theme park may further enhance Hong Kong as a great tourist destination. E4-4 According to the findings of Joint Office of 5 Sham Noted. a survey, 42% of the Shui Po DC interviewees opine that Members & HK theme park development in Ching Fai Assoc. Lantau should be given Ltd. (331) priority. E4-5 Not support the theme park Celia Chow (13) Market demand, competition and at Tung Chung East for the Miss Heung (19) synergy with existing attractions, following reasons: Johnny Wong (24) land use compatibility, Law Kam-hung, environmental, traffic and - no need for it; Southern DC infrastructure implications and

p.242 Annex 4 – E4 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses - significant resource Member (37) other essential issues would be implication; Chui Cho-keung (56) examined in the further studies William (61) for the proposed theme - it will compete with the Raymond Ip Wai-man park/recreational use at Tung Hong Kong Disneyland (75) Chung East. and the Ocean Park; Nobel Cheng (77) Lo Wai-lee (111) - there are many competing Chan Chi-wai (155) theme parks in Shenzhen B To (184) and around the Asia rim; HK Dolphinwatch Ltd. (193) - the theme park is far away Undisclosed (196) from the urban area; Friends of Tai Long Wan (209) - the area will be affected Lo Shing-kai (226) by aircraft noise; HKIP (230) Earthcare (282) - the air pollution in Tung HK Islands District Chung is too high to Assoc. (321) attract visitors; So Tat-fai (346) Larry Feign (348) - the area is too close to Mr. So (368) Tung Chung new town Friends of the Earth and not suitable for theme HK (385) park development; Eunice Ma (415)

- the landscape of the area, with the high residential towers in Tung Chung, is not attractive for theme park development;

- existing vacant land in Tung Chung should be used for theme park development instead;

- it is not justified to reclaim land for the theme park; and

- the reclamation may affect the habitat of Chinese White Dolphins and fisheries.

Annex 4 – E4 p.243 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E4-6 Not support the possible Chan Chi-wai (155) The proposal is not intended for recreational use at Tung Lo Shing-kai (226) sports and recreation facilities to Chung East for the following HKIP (230) serve local needs. There are reasons: many possible recreational uses - the planned facilities, to be accommodated in the area. including the swimming Given the size of the area, pool, community centre, innovative design approaches town park, sports centre could be adopted to address the should already be concerns on nearby high sufficient to serve the residential towers. The impact recreation needs of Tung of the aircraft noise would also be Chung residents; studied in the future feasibility study and it is not anticipated that - the landscape of the area, the aircraft noise will pre-empt with the high residential recreation development at the towers in Tung Chung, is area, given that recreational use not attractive for is not a noise-sensitive receiver. recreational use; and

- the area will be affected by aircraft noise. E4-7 We have reservation as the HKIS (455) The extra demand for residential establishment of additional uses could be accommodated in commercial and logistics residential areas in the Tung facilities along the North Chung new town extension, while Lantau coastline would demand for commercial uses generate extra demand for could be accommodated in Tung commercial or residential Chung and the Airport Island. uses. The area would be more appropriate for The development constraints of commercial/ residential use the airport and new town would in order to cater for the be subject to further studies. future development of North Given the size of the area, Lantau. innovative design approach could be adopted to address the A theme park or recreational development constraints, if any. uses would be incompatible with the role of the new town.

It would not be appropriate to establish theme parks or recreation facilities in a location that is in close proximity to the airport, as disturbance from flight noise is considered one of the serious problems for such facilities.

p.244 Annex 4 – E4 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Need and Demand for the Theme Park E4-8 Whether the Government A LBAC Member The theme park/ recreational use had looked into the (LBAC) would be subject to further sustainability of the studies on the market demand, proposed theme park and feasibility, environmental recreation facilities. acceptability, detailed design, and other essential issues. E4-9 Theme park use is not Eric Poon (21) Noted. attractive and sustainable to Lee Chung-shan & attract tourists and will not Ngan Kai-chung be viable in the long term. (40) Many of the tourists (e.g. Mr. Tsui (78) Japanese and Western Lantau Post (90) tourists) value Hong Kong’s Lee Hysan Hall unique natural habitat. Student’s Assoc., HKUSU (314) HK Democratic Foundation (442) E4-10 The theme park may Cheung Chun-wah Noted. compete with the Hong (30) Kong Disneyland and the Conservancy Assoc. Ocean Park. (318) E4-11 Hong Kong Disneyland, Cheung Man-kuen The Sunny Bay Tourism Node is Sunny Bay Tourism Node (367) intended for leisure and and the theme park at Tung HK Christian Services entertainment uses. The Chung East are targeting on (485) possible theme park at Tung similar segment of tourists, it Chung East could accommodate is doubted whether there are other types of theme park. The enough economic demand market demand and feasibility for for all three developments. the theme park are subject to The theme park further studies. development should be not turned into a property development project. E4-12 The scale of the theme park Tse Man-wing (26) The appropriate type and scale of may be too small for an HKTB (HKTB) the theme park proposed to be international theme park accommodated at Tung Chung development. East would be subject to further studies and private initiatives. E4-13 The theme park should be Swire Properties Ltd. The possible theme park at Tung given a full socio-economic (186) Chung East would be subject to evaluation before further studies. proceeding. E4-14 It is not certain whether Samuel Chan (208) See responses in E4-11. there is adequate demand Dr Martin Williams for the second theme park. (352) The market demand for an Frontier (511)

Annex 4 – E4 p.245 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses additional theme park at Betty Ho of CA (PCF) Lantau should be further Wong Wing-kam, assessed after the opening student (LCF) of the Hong Kong Disneyland, particularly in the light of experience of other theme parks in the region. E4-15 With the likely expansion of HKTB (HKTB) See responses in E4-11. Hong Kong Disneyland and the proposed major revitalization of Ocean Park, it is recommended to conduct further studies on the market demand and commercial sustainability for an additional theme park in Hong Kong. E4-16 We should only introduce Shum Man-lung (58) The possible theme park is a another theme park at least long-term proposal and subject to 10 years from now. further studies.

Alternative Locations for Theme Park Development E4-17 Lantau should remain a HK Dolphinwatch Ltd. The overall planning concept is to green backyard for Hong (193) focus major economic Kong and the second theme infrastructure and urban park, if there were one, development in North Lantau to should not be located in optimise the use of the transport Lantau. links and infrastructure, while protecting other parts of Lantau for conservation and sustainable recreation purposes. As such, a theme park at the waterfront of Tung Chung East is in line with the overall planning concept. E4-18 There is land in New Ho Kwan-chung & Ma Lantau is recognized as a tourism Territories available for Pui-tak (100) centre. Tung Chung East theme park development. Kwok Ching-man, Ho waterfront is situated not far away Chu-ming & Chow from the Hong Kong Disneyland Ho (147) and close to the airport and the future HZMB. The proposal for an additional theme park should be subject to further studies. There are few locations in the New Territories having better locational advantage than Tung Chung East. p.246 Annex 4 – E4 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E4-19 It is better to put the Sam Chow (393) West is to be developed additional theme park in as a cultural district and there is West Kowloon and make it a no land available for developing cultural theme park theme park. E4-20 Locating the second theme HK Dolphinwatch Ltd. The location of the possible park in Lantau and so close (193) theme park in Lantau would have to the Hong Kong synergy effect with the Hong Disneyland does not make it Kong Disneyland. For tourists more convenient for people staying in hotels in Lantau as visiting Disneyland is a (presumably for visiting whole day affair. attractions in Lantau, including the Hong Kong Disneyland), it would be convenient for them to visit the theme park at Tung Chung East. The proposal of an additional theme park should be subject to further studies. E4-21 From a more global and HKIA (445) A synergy of different types of strategic tourist tourist attractions, including management point of view, it theme parks, tourism node, would be better to disperse eco-tourism, in Lantau may be the theme park and other attractive to tourists, given their tourism uses in other parts clustering effect. Tourists can of Hong Kong to engender a easily accommodate themselves diversity of “local somewhere in Lantau and enjoy characters”. Such all these attractions. Similar purpose-built artificial clustering approach has been themed elements are not adopted elsewhere in the world, indigenous to Lantau and e.g. Queenstown in New not necessary compatible Zealand, Los Angeles, Las with the serene rural Vegas, Orlando, etc. in United character of Lantau. States and Phuket in Thailand. The proposal for an additional theme park should be subject to further studies. E4-22 Why the theme park is A CMPB Member The logistics park could not be located far away from the (CMPB) located at Tung Chung East as it golf course and the leisure would be incompatible with the and entertainment node and adjoining residential uses and placing a logistics park may generate adverse between the two areas to environmental and traffic impacts disturb the continuity of the on the residents. Moreover, the tourism land uses along the waterfront location at Tung Chung north coast? East is a good location for theme park. The logistics park at Siu Ho Wan, given the buffer areas in between the logistics park and other uses and the business park

Annex 4 – E4 p.247 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses like environment would not pose adverse visual impacts to the visitors. E4-23 Using vacant areas in Tung Lam Chui-kok (126) Areas 50 to 55 are mainly zoned Chung (e.g. Areas 50 to 55) Undisclosed (207) “Residential (Group) A” on the for theme park development Cheng Siu-kei (234) Tung Chung Town Centre Area instead of reclaiming land Outline Zoning Plan. They are for the theme park. reserves for planned residential uses as part of the new town development. E4-24 The theme park Prof Chan King-ming Arrangements have been made development can be (205) for possible expansion of the accommodated in Penny’s Hong Kong Disneyland at Bay Reclamation Phase II. Penny’s Bay, as stated in paragraph 5 of the Consultation Digest. E4-25 It is proposed to develop the Cheung Chi-hung Noted. The reclamation north of reclamation areas north of (ACRC) Tai Ho Wan would be subject to Tai Ho Wan for theme park feasibility study including an purpose. Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). The possible water quality and ecological impact on Tai Ho Wan is a great concern. E4-26 The possible theme park is DAB-Islands Branch There would be a large buffer (a not compatible with the Office (429) few hundred metres wide) logistics park in Siu Ho Wan. Island DC (491) between the theme park and the Joint Submission from logistics park. Moreover, the Hon Tam Yiu-chung logistics park would have a et al. (538) business-park like environment A LBAC Member and should not pose adverse (LBAC) visual impacts to visitors. E4-27 The section of HZMB at the Paul Aston (342) The alignment of the connecting seaward side of the possible transport infrastructure of HZMB theme park/recreational use is not yet finalized and is subject would adversely affect the to study. The impact of the attractiveness and quality of connecting highway would need any recreation facilities. to be assessed. E4-28 The proposed site at Tung HK Resort Co. Ltd. Noted. The concerns on possible Chung East seems to be (404) impacts of HZMB and airport are incompatible with the to be studied and addressed in surrounding uses, including the future studies. They should the new town development not pose insurmountable to the south, the HZMB to problems. the north and its proximity to the Airport flight path.

p.248 Annex 4 – E4 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E4-29 In close proximity of the HKTB (HKTB) Noted. The development Theme Park to the airport constraints of the airport and and Tung Chung New Town Tung Chung new town would be might impose constraints subject to further studies. and restrictions on the overall ambience for an enjoyable visitor experience. E4-30 The theme park is near the Undisclosed (54) The impact of aircraft noise on the flight path of Hong Kong Siu Ka-man, Tung theme park will be subject to International Airport and Chung resident further study. Nevertheless, would be subject to noise (LCF) recreational use is not a pollution. noise-sensitive receiver and the aircraft noise should not preclude the development of a theme park. E4-31 The proposed theme park Douglas Lee of HKIA Given that the size of the theme was incompatible with the (ProIns) park is quite large, innovative adjoining new town design approach could be development. adopted for treating the interface problem between the theme park and the new town. This would be subject to further study. E4-32 The theme park is not far Lee Hysan Hall The theme park/ recreational use away from Wong Lung Hang Student’s Assoc., at Tung Chung East is far away Valley and Tung Chung HKUSU (314) from Wong Lung Hang Valley and Valley. The valleys are of Tung Chung Valley. The land high ecological value and transport to the area is from the having many valuable plant North Lantau Highway and the species. Building a theme supporting infrastructures park will unavoidably cause (including sewage treatment damage to the character plant, water treatment plant, etc.) and ecology of Lantau. are at Siu Ho Wan. As such, the development will not have impact on the two valleys. Transport Consideration E4-33 Increase of visitors due to South Lantau Liaison The transport impact of the theme the theme park may be in Group (360) park would be examined in further millions and these figures studies. Nevertheless, given its will be translated into buses proximity to MTR, the transport and other public impact is expected to be transportation patronage. manageable. Implementation E4-34 It would be wise to leave the Stephanie Liu The implementation development and Ngar-ling (204) arrangements of the theme park management of theme park are subject to further study if the to experienced proposal is taken forward. professionals. The insurance, risk and crisis

Annex 4 – E4 p.249 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses management, public relations and marketing are not within area of the government. E4-35 Whatever development are D J Latter (202) The theme park is a long-term then considered suitable conceptual proposal subject to should be thoroughly and further studies and private openly discussed with the initiatives. whole community over a long period of time – what, for instance, are the people of Lantau going to gain from a theme park? E4-36 Please consider developing H Lee (160) The proposals could be some other leisure and Dr C Y Tang (167) considered in the context of the entertainment facilities in Leung Man-bun (31) study for the possible theme Lantau: park/major recreational use at Tung Chung East. - Skyscraping Wheel Park (Eye of Lantau)

- Theme Park and information centre of Chinese and Western Cultures

p.250 Annex 4 – E4 E5. Golf Course cum Resort at Tsing Chau Tsai East

Background The proposed golf course at Tsing Chau Tsai East is to meet the strong demand from the business visitors and also to complement the Hong Kong Disneyland and other tourism developments in the area.

Key Issue Diverse views were received during the consultation. A number of groups and individuals, such as Mechanical & Electrical Golfers Society, agreed that there was an unmet demand for golf course and a golf course in Lantau would benefit the economy of Hong Kong. On the other hand, some commenters objected to the proposal on the grounds of steep topography and its potential environmental and landscape impacts on the area. Some queried the need for such facility and its community benefit and cost effectiveness.

The Way Forward Further study on the feasibility of the site will be required. Particular emphasis should be placed on potential impacts on the landscape and environment.

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E5-1 The proposal is supported Mechanical & Noted. because: Electrical Golfers Soc. (169) - there are inadequate golf courses in Hong Kong and many golf events have to be held outside Hong Kong. The proposal will help Hong Kong to re-capture such economic loss; and

- as a popular side attraction, the proposal will help Hong Kong to compete with other cities in hosting international conferences. E5-2 The golf course proposal is HK Islands District Noted. supported. Assoc. (2) (321) Islands DC (491) Joint Submission from Hon Tam Yiu-chung et al. (538) E5-3 It is appropriate to develop a Nobel Cheng (77) Noted. golf course cum resort in Eddie Young (6) Lantau.

Annex 4 – E5 p.251 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E5-4 Golf course development in Eddie Young (6) Noted. Lantau will create job opportunities for less educated workers and contribute to the tourist industry. E5-5 The golf course will cause Lo Wai-lee (111) The feasibility of the Tsing Chau adverse environmental and Shum Man-lung (58) Tsui East site will be further ecological impacts. HK Christian Services studied. (485) Raymond Chan (64) Green Student Council (248) Earthcare (282) Lau Tai-yin (451) Class A Children of HK Christian Services Tai Hang Tung Child Care Ctr (524) Lantau Post (90) Chan Siu-lun (432) Mr. So (368) Chow Chiu-wo (LSDTF) E5-6 The golf course will occupy Wong Wai-king (302) See responses in E5-5. extensive land. HK Democratic Foundation (442) Chan Siu-lun (432) Mr. So (368) Chow Chiu-wo (LSDTF) E5-7 The golf course will require HK Christian Services See responses in E5-5. extensive clearance of (485) vegetation and adversely Green Student Council affect the landscape and (248) visual amenity. Earthcare (282) Lau Tai-yin (451) Class A Children of HK Christian Services Tai Hang Tung Child Care Ctr (524) HKIP (230) Dr Martin Williams (352) Undisclosed (106) Green Lantau Assoc. (274) Paul Aston (342) Wong Wing-kam, p.252 Annex 4 – E5 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses student (LCF) A LBAC/PSC Member (LBAC/PSC) E5-8 The steep topography of the Lau Tai-yin (451) See responses in E5-5. site requires extensive site Lui Chi-man & Ho formation and will incur Kwok-on (52) adverse landscape impact HKIP (230) contrary to the principle of A LBAC/PSC Member preserving the natural (LBAC/PSC) character of Lantau. There will be high development costs. E5-9 The golf course is not a HK Christian Services See responses in E5-5. sustainable project. (485) HK Democratic Foundation (442) Tse Sai-kit (379) Conservancy Assoc. (318) (444) Joint Statement on Sustainable Development for Lantau (541) E5-10 The golf course will only Shum Man-lung (58) From the tourism perspective, the serve a small group of rich Raymond Chan (64) development of golf facility is people in the society. Lau Tai-yin (451) generally supported as it can add Class A Children of HK to the range of tourism facilities Christian Services on offer. However, there would Tai Hang Tung Child be a need to ensure sustainable Care Ctr (524) development and take due Lantau Post (90) account of environmental Chow Chiu-wo concern. (LSDTF) E5-11 There are already many golf Lo Wai-lee (111) Noted. courses in Hong Kong. E5-12 There is a golf course in Chan Chi-wai (155) The existing golf courses in Hong Discovery Bay. The Wong Wai-king (302) Kong cannot meet the demand Government may request for the facility. Discovery Bay to open the golf course to the public It should also be noted that instead. although the existing Discovery Bay Golf Club is a membership club, it is also open to the general public subject to booking and payment of charges. E5-13 The facility will not be Shum Man-lung (58) See responses in E5-10. attractive to tourists.

Annex 4 – E5 p.253 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E5-14 The golf course will require A HK Citizen (138) No reclamation is proposed. reclamation. E5-15 In view of the tight fiscal A HK Citizen (138) The Concept Plan is a long-term condition, it is a wrong plan for Lantau. In addition, the timing to implement the implementation of the project proposal. should be subject to private initiatives. E5-16 The view of the golf course HKIP (230) Further design and landscaping will be affected by the Undisclosed (106) study to enhance the views of the industrial facilities in Tsing Yi HKIS (455) facility will be required if the and the North Lantau proposal is to be taken forward. Highway. E5-17 It is a justifiable suspicion Green Lantau Assoc. The proposed golf course aims to that the development is to (274) meet the strong demand from the serve Park Island, a business visitors and there is an residential development in unmet demand for golf course in nearby Ma Wan. Hong Kong. The proposed golf course is not planned to serve the residential development in Ma Wan.

Need and Justifications E5-18 There is an unmet or extra HKIS (455) Noted. demand for golf course in Eddie Young (6) Hong Kong.

E5-19 Is the project suitable for HK Discovery (227) The existing golf courses in Hong long-term development? Is Kong cannot meet the demand the demand and for the facility. Detailed attractiveness of the project feasibility study including cost high? implications, etc. will be required if the proposal is taken forward. In addition, the implementation of the project should be subject to private initiatives. E5-20 There are already many golf Stephanie Liu Noted. courses in Hong Kong, the Ngar-ling (204) Mainland and nearby Undisclosed (373) countries. Lee Hysan Hall Student’s Assoc., HKUSU (314) HK Discovery (227) Chan Shuk-fong, Federation of HK Hotel Owners (TourS)

p.254 Annex 4 – E5 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E5-21 There is already a golf Discovery Bay Noted. course in Discovery Bay. residents (DB) E5-22 The need for golf course Cheung Chun-wah The existing golf courses in Hong should be further examined. (30) Kong cannot meet the demand for the facility. Economic Aspects E5-23 The steep topography of the Lee Hysan Hall See responses in E5-5. site will likely require high Student’s Assoc., site formation costs. As HKUSU (314) In addition, the implementation of not many people in Hong HK Discovery (227) the proposal should be subject to Kong will use the facility, the Chan Shuk-fong, private initiatives. proposal may not be Federation of HK cost-effective. Hotel Owners (TourS) Yiu Yan-nang (ACRC) E5-24 The study should assess the Cheung Chun-wah See Background paragraphs. cost-effectiveness of the (30) project. In addition, the implementation of the proposal should be subject to private initiatives. Environmental and Landscape Aspects E5-25 Golf course is not Stephanie Liu Noted. environmentally nor Ngar-ling (204) ecologically friendly. Undisclosed (373) Lee Hysan Hall Student’s Assoc., HKUSU (314) HK Discovery (227) E5-26 Golf course will have Stephanie Liu See responses in E5-5. adverse impacts on the Ngar-ling (204) landscape and visual HK Discovery (227) The implementation of the project amenity and the proposal on Chan Shuk-fong, should be subject to private Lantau would not be able to Federation of HK initiative. compete with large-scale Hotel Owners courses in the nearby (TourS) Mainland area. E5-27 Compensatory planting Johnny Wong (24) Noted. should be provided on the fringe if the proposal is implemented. E5-28 The development should not A CMPB Member Noted. affect the public access to (CMPB) the site as Fa Peng is a hiking hotspot with spectacular geographic features.

Annex 4 – E5 p.255 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Consultation E5-29 Construction plans are HK Discovery (227) The Concept Plan proposal is already put in place for the Frontier (511) only conceptual in nature for near future without careful community discussion. No deliberation and consensus. construction plan has been prepared for the proposal. E5-30 The facility requires Frontier (511) Noted. infrastructure support and will have significant ecological impacts. The society should reach a consensus before making a decision on the golf course development. E5-31 More studies are needed. South Lantau Liaison Noted and agreed. Group (360) E5-32 The site is too close to North HKIS (455) Noted. Lantau Highway which may affect its attractiveness. We request to be consulted after completion of detailed studies.

p.256 Annex 4 – E5 E6. Resort Facilities in South Lantau

Background Resorts compatible with the natural environment are proposed to take advantage of the natural beaches and tranquil countryside setting in South Lantau. They also complement the other existing and planned tourist activities on Lantau.

Key Issues The resort development had the support of the local community (including Islands District Council and Rural Committees), the Tourism Strategy Group, Hong Kong Tourism Board, Hong Kong Institute of Planners and the Transport Advisory Committee as it would serve as a tourist anchor for recreation/tourism related developments along the South Lantau coast. On the other hand, those who did not support it considered that the proposed facility would destroy the natural beauty of the South Lantau coast.

There were some concerns on the scale of development, the possible traffic and environmental impacts of resort development on the surrounding areas, financial viability, and speculative development for residential uses. Some had queries on why the existing resorts and hotels facilities were not better made use of.

For the resort proposals in and Tai Long Wan, public views were that such development should be subject to sensitive design and the scale should be in keeping with the rustic character of the area. Whilst most of the submissions suggested that the scale of the resort development should be low-density and low-rise and compatible with the surrounding natural setting, some commenters preferred larger-scale resorts with casino, marina club, water parks and hot springs. Resort proposals with different development scales and themes were also proposed. Some suggested alternative locations including the existing prison sites, , , , Shui Hau and Lo Kei Wan, etc.

The Way Forward Having regard to the conservation and recreation theme for South Lantau put forward in the Concept Plan, the development scale would pay due respect to the rural landscape, natural topography and the existing rural setting. The proposed resort facilities should be low-rise and low-density and compatible with the surrounding areas. The proposal will be subject to market demand and detailed feasibility study, including the environmental sustainability and financial viability before it is taken forward. The alternative locations and types of resort proposal will be assessed.

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E6-1 South Lantau is ideal for Four RCs of Lantau Noted. tourism/ resort development. (1) E6-2 A resort centre offers the M C Tang (22) Noted. tranquility that local residents and/or foreign visitors need from daily working lifestyle. E6-3 The prospect of world class Dean Langley (198) Noted. resort and recreation facilities, combined with a

Annex 4 – E6 p.257 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses commitment to preserve the outdoors lifestyle enjoyed by residents and visitors, is a great prospect. E6-4 The proposed resort facilities Steve Yiu (LCF) Noted. would enhance the countryside recreation outlets for the general public in Hong Kong. E6-5 New resorts at selective HKIP (230) Noted. locations are supported. The proposals for South Lantau (including resorts at various locations) would help sustain South Lantau’s existing natural and cultural heritage. E6-6 The proposed resorts and A TSG Member Noted. watersports centre would (TSG) help promote Hong Kong as a family destination to visitors. E6-7 Lantau is the most Joseph Chow (95) Noted. convenient place to develop resort hotel. E6-8 South Lantau is a preferred A TSG Member Noted. site than Sai Kung in terms (TSG) of accessibility. E6-9 A general consensus from A TSG Member Noted. the tourism industry has (TSG) indicated a need for developing resort with golf course facilities in Hong Kong to serve higher-end visitor segment. E6-10 There is a growing interest of HKTB (HKTB) Noted. visitors for more spa and resort facilities. E6-11 Support the proposal to Chan Shuk-fong, Noted. provide resort hotels as there Federation of HK is a lack of such facilities in Hotel Owners Hong Kong. (TourS) E6-12 The provision of high-end TAC (TAC) Noted. resort style hotels in South Lantau to attract more overseas visitors is suggested. p.258 Annex 4 – E6 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E6-13 Resort proposal at Tai Long Undisclosed (347) Noted. Access to the resort Wan is supported on the proposed at Tai Long Wan will be understanding that access by sea. will be by sea or existing footpaths, and there will be no road access to the resort and that it will not affect the surrounding Country Park for the provision of services and utilities. E6-14 From an economic, Joint Submission from Noted. environmental protection and Hon Tam sustainable development Yiu-chung et al. perspectives, the resort (538) proposal is supported. E6-15 The resort proposal is Johnny Wong (24) Noted. supported. Mr. Lai (259) Yau Wai-sun, Res. Rep of Cheung Sha Lower Village (285) Mr. So (368) HK Islands District Assoc. (321) Lantau Island Assoc. of Societies (322) Islands DC (491) E6-16 Any proposed resorts in Catherine Coroneos The proposal would be subject to South Lantau will put (250) detailed study to confirm the pressure on the ecology of Jane Camens (533) feasibility and environmental the area as the possibility to acceptability. Efforts would be achieve any resort or anchor made in the design to ensure that facility that will be in keeping the proposal would be compatible with the rural and natural with the rural setting and character of the area is minimize their impacts on the doubtful. natural environment. E6-17 A resort would completely Catherine Coroneos See responses in E6-16. destroy the current charm of (250) the beach, which is of course So Tat-fai (346) in an undeveloped natural Undisclosed (347) state. HK Christian Services (485) The resort would destroy the Lee Chung-shan & tranquility of South Lantau. Ngan Kai-chung (40) E6-18 The concrete and ancillary John Strickland (60) See responses in E6-16. facilities for the resort Paul Aston (342) proposals will destroy the So Tat-fai (346) natural beauty of South Dr Martin Williams

Annex 4 – E6 p.259 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Lantau coastline and the (352) surrounding natural Mientje Torey (355) woodlands. Friends of the Earth HK (385) Eunice Ma (415) Samantha Wong (422) E6-19 Winter in Hong Kong can be Dr Martin Williams The proposal is subject to private too cool for swimming, while (352) sector initiatives. The natural during summer it can be too beach setting offers an ideal hot to enjoy outdoors location for resort sites. locations for great length of time; added to which, there are spells of intense rainstorms. And that the south west monsoon of early summer can cause rough seas along Lantau’s south coast. The local climatic condition is not suitable for resort development. E6-20 There is no need for Living Islands The proposal is subject to private luxurious private resorts. Movement (378) initiatives. It would help Developing South Lantau Ruy Barretto S C enhance the recreation and into a series of private (448) visitor potential in South Lantau. resorts will simply cater for It would add more vibrancy and the rich and privileged who help revitalize the local economy don’t need such facilities of the area. here. E6-21 If proposed facilities are built, So Tat-fai (346) The overall planning vision for large-scale chain stores will South Lantau is to protect the be opened while many high quality landscape and existing local resorts, special ecological sensitive natural restaurants and small environment and to promote investors will be killed. It will nature conservation and become another Sai Kung, sustainable recreational and or Tsimshatsui. visitor uses. The resort proposal will help enhance the recreation and visitor potential in South Lantau and to revitalize the local economy. E6-22 The proposals will end up So Tat-fai (346) The implementation another West Kowloon arrangements will be subject to Cultural District, or Cyberport study. crisis. In order to attract large investors, a better offer is The overall planning intention for made. They will propose to South Lantau is to protect the build a project with residence high quality landscape and p.260 Annex 4 – E6 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses to subsidize other facilities. ecologically sensitive natural And we will have piers, environment for nature highest hotel in the world, conservation and sustainable small golf course using civil recreational and visitor uses. resources, etc. The proposal would be subject to detailed feasibility study and the fulfillment of relevant statutory requirements. Efforts would be made in the design to ensure that the proposal would be compatible with the rural setting and minimize their impacts on the natural environment. E6-23 The resort at Cheung Sha is Undisclosed (347) The proposal would be subject to not supported. Such a detailed study to confirm the resort development is feasibility (including the traffic unlikely to be compatible with aspect) and environmental the restrictions on acceptability and the fulfillment of transport infrastructure. relevant statutory requirements. Efforts would be made in the design to ensure that the proposal should be compatible with the rural setting and minimize their impacts on the natural environment. Development Scale, Environmental and Other Aspects E6-24 Resort development should Johnny Wong (24) The proposed resort development be kept at low density to Joint Office of 5 Sham will be low-rise and low-density. preserve surrounding natural Shui Po DC Efforts would be made in the environment. Members & HK design to ensure that the Ching Fai Assoc. proposal would be compatible Ltd. (331) with the rural setting and minimize their impacts on the natural environment. E6-25 The resort development in Betty Ho of CA (PCF) See responses in E6-24. South Lantau should be small in scale to minimize the impact on the surrounding environment. E6-26 The proposed resort sites A LBAC/PSC Member The possible sites identified could are too small. (LBAC/PSC) be able to accommodate comprehensively designed resort. The proposal, if taken forward, would be subject to further studies.

Annex 4 – E6 p.261 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E6-27 A re-routing of the navigation M C Tang (22) The Adamasta Channel between channel (Adamasta , Channel) may greatly and Chi Ma Wan is frequented by enhance the tourism value the passenger ferries plying by creating a more tranquil between Hong Kong, Macao and and safe sea area between Pearl River Delta ports. From Chi Ma Wan, Shek Kwu Marine Department’s record, the Chau and Cheung Chau. number of marine accidents occurred in the area has been low. We also envisage that the Adamasta Channel has the capacity to accommodate safely marine traffic to be generated by tourism and other developments. There seems to be little justification from the marine traffic point of view to divert the commercial traffic away as it will have significant time and cost implications for service operators. E6-28 Discreet resort tucked away Alex Newbigging (57) Noted. out-of-sight might be acceptable. E6-29 Any resort built at Cheung Keith Russell (242) The resort proposal will be Sha or Chi Ma Wan should low-rise and low-density and also fit in with their local would be compatible with the environment - not some sort existing rustic character of the of multi-storey concrete and area. glass monster. E6-30 Improve the water quality Shum Man-lung (58) Noted. first before considering any resort development. E6-31 Environmental Impact Mientje Torey (355) The proposals would be subject Assessment (EIA), HK Youth Hostels to feasibility assessment and the environmental measures and Assoc. (493) fulfillment of relevant statutory monitoring studies should be requirements such as conducted to make sure the Environmental Impact resorts, beachside Assessment (EIA), where boardwalk and watersports appropriate. Efforts would be centre would not destroy the made in the design to ensure that natural shorelines along the the proposals would be South Lantau. compatible with the rural setting and minimize their impacts on the natural environment. E6-32 South Lantau may not be Raymond Ip Wai-man See responses in E6-31. suitable for resort (75) development due to its green The scenic coastal landscape has natural character. the potential for sustainable p.262 Annex 4 – E6 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses recreation and tourism development. E6-33 Resort development might Serge Berthier (235) The possible locations identified interfere with the surrounding do not include Pui O and Ham environment of Tin. and the water buffalos along Ham Tin river front.

E6-34 Concern over resort Green Lantau Assoc. The proposal would be subject to development being proposed (274) feasibility assessment and the on beaches that are Coastal fulfillment of relevant statutory Protection Areas. A huge requirements. Efforts would be land take to provide a made in the design to ensure that commercially viable low-rise the proposal would not have any footprint of the resort adverse impact on the natural development would lead to a environment. loss of a large area of natural woodland. E6-35 The sudden increase of Lo Wai-lee (111) Whether a huge number of visitors might cause visitors will be attracted to the detrimental impact to the rural and tranquil areas will surrounding natural depend on the scale of the environment. proposed development. Efforts would be made to ensure that the proposals would be compatible with the rural setting and minimize their impacts on the natural environment. E6-36 Natural resources of the Tse Sai-kit (379) See responses in E6-35. surrounding area will be fully exploited for short-term economic return, while irreplaceable damages will be done to the natural environment. E6-37 The south and west Lantau Kevin Manuel (376) Noted. should maintain its natural, calm and rustic character. E6-38 The character of Lower South Lantau Liaison See responses in E6-35. Cheung Sha Beach will be Group (360) damaged by private resort The still facilities and go against the remains as a gazetted beach for freedom of use of the beach public enjoyment. by many local residents.

Annex 4 – E6 p.263 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E6-39 Pui O and Cheung Sha Eom (149) The ‘Gold Coast’ type of should be developed into development is not in line with the somewhere like the Gold overall planning of South Lantau Coast of Australia where which is to protect the high quality resorts as well as landscape ecologically sensitive accommodation can be natural environment for nature blended together. conservation and sustainable recreational and tourism uses. E6-40 “Bed and Breakfast” (B&B) Lantau Post (90) The proposal of the B&B style style resort should be HK Youth Hostels resort is subject to private sector encouraged. Local residents Assoc. (493) initiatives. to host so that revenue goes Ng Yum-kin of HK back to the residents. This Playground Assoc. also encourages direct (LRS) culture exchange between the local residents and the visitors from the foreign country. There is market demand for ‘B&B’ type accommodation. E6-41 There is a lack of evidence D J Latter (202) The rationale and locational presented by the plan, Undisclosed (373) advantage for developing resorts details on any of the resorts Jo Clark (382) in South Lantau are included in or eco-tourism proposals are Green Power (440) the Consultation Digest. The not provided in the plans. WWF HK (501) proposal is a conceptual one for Specific details of what public consultation. It will be exactly is envisaged need to subject to further feasibility study. be included for any member of the public to give an informed opinion. E6-42 There are doubts as to Swire Properties Ltd. The proposal will be developed whether “resorts” or hotel (186) by the private sector. The facilities are sustainable on financial viability of the project will South Lantau. Past be determined by the market experience clearly suggests force. not unless such resort was market led. E6-43 Whether the Government A LBAC Member The Tourism Commission has had conducted any demand (LBAC) commissioned a consultancy analysis for the proposed study to explore the market resort facilities on Lantau. demand for spa and resort facilities, and to make recommendations on the provision of such facilities at international standard in Hong Kong. The initial findings of the consultancy study have ascertained the demand and p.264 Annex 4 – E6 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses potential for resort developments in Hong Kong. E6-44 Neither location in Cheung Green Lantau Assoc. The proposed resort development Sha and Tai Long Wan has (274) will be implemented by the private the prospect of commercial sector and will be market led. success. Hotels have failed The scenic natural coastal at Pui O and Cheung Sha. landscape has good potential for Neither the sea quality nor sustainable recreational and the hinterland attractions visitor uses. offer the standards of enjoyment overseas tourists require. E6-45 South Lantau coast lacks Prof Chan King-ming Comprehensively planned and relaxation/ holiday resorts (205) designed resorts will better cater anchor facilities. Slight for the higher-end visitor segment adjustments to control over and family visitor groups. The village houses to allow proposal is subject to the private flexible development options sector initiative and the existing for hostels, resorts or small regulations e.g. Hotel and hotels are enough to satisfy Guesthouse Accommodation the need for residential and Ordinance. tourism development. E6-46 There are many derelict, Cathy Tsang-Feign The viability of the existing empty and unused resorts, (358) facilities is subject to the market hotels and watersports Living Islands responses. Comprehensively facilities in South Lantau. Movement (378) planned and designed resorts will Something could be done on Chris Liu (492) better cater for the higher-end these facilities instead of Chow Chiu-wo visitor segment and family visitor building new ones. (LSDTF) groups. E6-47 Resort hotels are not viable. 30 Standard Letters A The viability of the existing Lantau is littered with many 50 Standard Letters B facilities is subject to the market derelict, empty and unused responses. Comprehensively hotels. Such hotels may planned and designed resorts will turn into residential better cater for the higher-end development. The existing visitor segment and family visitor hotel facilities could be groups. There is no intention to reopened or renovated to be convert the hotels into residential made use of. development and the resort proposal will be subject to statutory planning control. E6-48 If resort development South Lantau Liaison The proposed resort development became successful, there Group (360) will be low-rise and low-density. might be problems of Friends of the Earth The development scale should be expansion (enlargement) of HK (385) compatible with the existing rustic the resorts because of local character of the area. There is development limitations. no intention to convert the hotels These planned resorts could into residential development and eventually give way to larger the resort proposal will be subject

Annex 4 – E6 p.265 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses developments, as was the to statutory planning control. case with Discovery Bay. E6-49 Gradually, areas will be Living Islands The overall planning intention for re-zoned bit-by-bit so that Movement (378) South Lantau is not to encourage private development is suburban sprawl. The planning eventually permitted on a principle is to protect the high case by case basis until the quality landscape and the end result of suburban ecologically sensitive natural sprawl is achieved. environment for nature conservation and sustainable recreational and tourism uses. E6-50 Discovery Bay shows that Living Islands See responses in E6-48. luxury resorts do not work on Movement (378) Lantau, and it becomes an Ruy Barretto S C The resort proposal will be excuse for property (448) subject to statutory planning developers whose focus is HK Youth Hostels control. on the immediate to Assoc. (493) short-term financial returns from high rise residential that would destroy Lantau. E6-51 Resort at Tai Long Wan Robin Peard (400) The proposal at Tai Long Wan will peninsular would not be be implemented by the private viable. However, limited sector and will be market-led. resort development could be Whether Pui O is suitable for allowed on the flat land on resort development will need to Pui O beach that could be subject to further study. possibly provide jobs to local people. E6-52 The existing prison in Shek Liberal Party (505) At present, there is no plan to Pik may be considered for relocate the existing prison in relocation, as it is not . The proposed resort compatible with the at Cheung Sha is located at a proposed resort distance from Shek Pik. developments in Cheung Sha. E6-53 Resort developments are Chan Siu-lun (432) The suitability and feasibility of better off to be located the alternative location will need around Tong Fuk or Pui O to be subject to further study. area. E6-54 Other possible activities M C Tang (22) The overall planning intention for should be provided on South Lantau is to protect the Cheung Chau while high quality landscape and the preserving the natural beauty ecologically sensitive natural of South Lantau with minimal environment for nature environmental damage to conservation and sustainable allow visitors to enjoy both recreational uses. As such, the the varieties of services on resort development at South p.266 Annex 4 – E6 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses one island while savoring the Lantau is in line with the planning natural spirit on the other intention of the area. island. Outlying islands such as Cheung Chau have their own character and visitor appeal. The town plans for Cheung Chau have identified proposals to enhance their visitor appeal. E6-55 Many sites in New Territories Kwok Ching-man, Ho The scenic natural setting of would also be suitable for Chu-ming & Chow South Lantau has an advantage resorts development, not Ho (147) for resort development. only just Lantau. E6-56 Private developer should not Johnny Wong (24) The proposal serves as a tourist be the only one who benefits anchor for further development of from the projects. recreational/tourism uses. It will help enhance the recreation and visitor potential and attract private investment and to revitalize the local economy. The locals will also benefit from the proposed development. E6-57 Contractors to develop Joseph Chow (95) Noted. Lantau Island must at least using 60% to 70% Hong Kong citizen, this solution can build up the Hong Kong image also let whole world knows, this is the effort of Hong Kong people. Transport and Infrastructure E6-58 Suggest to keep the main M C Tang (22) The access aspect will be subject route of transport to and from Undisclosed (347) to feasibility assessment. The the resort by sea and the air HK Youth Hostels location in Cheung Sha could be pollution from road traffic will Assoc. (493) accessible by local road be kept to the minimum connection. The location in Chi Ma Wan will have to rely on sea transport. E6-59 The need for a road Lui Chi-ming & Ho The proposed resort site at Chi extension in order to connect Kwok-on (52) Ma Wan will have to rely on sea to resort at Chi Ma Wan is transport. doubtful. E6-60 A proposal for the network Serge Berthier (235) Associated facilities such as facilities such as a road access road and carpark will be access and a public carpark, examined in the detailed should be presented. feasibility study if the proposal is Otherwise it makes no taken forward.

Annex 4 – E6 p.267 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses sense. Furthermore the existing South Lantau Road is unable to absorb additional traffic. E6-61 The proposed sites have a Conservancy Assoc. The proposal would be subject to limited carrying capacity and (318) detailed feasibility study, including the establishment of resorts traffic impact assessment. will definitely aggravate traffic, which means that more roads will need to be built. E6-62 Control should be given to Mr. So (368) See responses in E6-61. the amount of traffic likely to be generated by the resort development. E6-63 The Concept Plan only HK Resort Co. Ltd. Improvement works to Tung allows one single road (404) Chung Road to a single connection between North carriageway are currently being and South Lantau, i.e. Tung carried out for completion in Chung Road, which will still 2006, which will improve the be a substandard distributor, capacity of . even after the planned Local upgrading works on South upgrading work. This Lantau are also on-going. The impedes the proposed resort traffic impact will be examined in development in Cheung Sha detail when detailed feasibility and Chi Ma Wan. studies are undertaken for projects to be taken forward. E6-64 The resort facilities in South Kwoon Chung Bus Noted. The proposed resort Lantau should be properly Holdings Ltd. (447) facilities are small-scale supported by public development. The public transport. transport requirement will be examined in the detailed feasibility study if the proposal is to be taken forward. E6-65 To make the resort and Discovery Bay Improvement works to Tung watersports centre proposals residents (DB) Chung Road to a single in South Lantau viable, carriageway are currently being accessibility to South Lantau carried out for completion in should be enhanced by 2006, which will improve the improving public transport capacity of Tung Chung Road. provision, provision of ferry Local upgrading works on South services, and relaxing Lantau are also on-going. The restriction on using South current permit system on using Lantau Road. Tung Chung Road and closed roads on South Lantau will be reviewed with due consideration to the improved road capacity and other relevant factors. p.268 Annex 4 – E6 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses

For ‘holiday ferry service’, it is primarily of recreation nature. The projected demand for such service would be low. Should the proposed services be operated in the form of “Tour Services” within the meaning of “Exempted Ferry Services” under section 5 of the Ferry Services Ordinance (Cap. 104), the operator of such service is exempted from obtaining a franchise and a license from the Transport Department for operation of such tour service. E6-66 Water supply should be M C Tang (22) Associated infrastructure facilities improved. The Green Lantau Assoc. such as water supply to support establishment of a good (274) the proposed development will be sewage and wastewater Cheung Man-kuen examined in the detailed treatment plant to take care (367) feasibility study prior to of the demand would be an implementation. issue. E6-67 Hong Kong does not have Lui Chi-man & Ho See responses in E6-66. natural spring. Spa resort Kwok-on (52) using fresh water is not appropriate from water saving point of view. Alternative Proposals E6-68 Resort in Tong Fuk, Pui O Chan Siu-lun (432) There is no detail provided in the and Mong Tung Wan proposal. Further assessment is required to ascertain its feasibility and environmental acceptability. E6-69 Specially designated holiday Michael Pratt (159) See responses in E6-68. areas, away from residential areas in Mui Wo, Pui O and Tong Fuk E6-70 Hotel and resort in Shek Pik Yan Ka-hung (99) At present, there is no plan to and Ma Po Ping relocate the existing penal facilities at Shek Pik and Ma Po Ping. The proposed location may not be suitable for resort development.

Annex 4 – E6 p.269 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E6-71 Multi-functional small houses Prof Chan King-ming Small Houses are granted under as hostels, resorts, small (205) the Small House Policy and the hotels, serving both use of the Small House is subject residential and tourism to control under relevant needs Ordinance. E6-72 Spa Resort – such as Peggy Chan (309) See responses in E6-43. relax-type resort development so as to attract Spa and resort could be one form visitors to stay in Lantau for a of resort that could be considered longer period. subject to market demand and further feasibility studies. E6-73 Private home B&B style Lantau Post (90) The provision of private home hospitality services B&B style hospitality services at South Lantau is subject to market demand and private initiative and relevant Ordinances.

p.270 Annex 4 – E6 E7. Hotel Facilities

Background With the increase in planned and proposed tourist facilities on Lantau, it is envisaged that there will be an increase in demand of hotel in Lantau. There are existing and planned hotels at the Airport Island, Tung Chung, Hong Kong Disneyland and Mui Wo. Further scope for hotel use would be examined in conjunction with the detailed planning for the future tourism projects.

Key Issues It is generally agreed by the commenters that more hotels should be built in Lantau.

The Way Forward The demand and supply of hotels on Lantau will be closely monitored.

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E7-1 The scope for developing TAC (TAC) Noted. hotel facilities in other parts of Lantau should be explored. E7-2 Hotel development in Ng Wing-choi (308) Noted. Lantau is supported as the island should be developed for tourism uses. E7-3 Lantau needs more hotels Islands DC (491) Noted. targeting at different markets Joint Submission from to meet various demand. Hon Tam Yiu-chung et al. (538) E7-4 Nobody wants to build any Kam Ho (395) According to the master layout hotel in Discovery Bay. plan proposed by the developer of Discovery Bay, a hotel will be built in the area.

Annex 4 – E7 p.271 E8. Museum of Lantau and Eco-Tour Centre

Background A museum of Lantau at the future Tung Chung Town Park and an eco-tour centre at the are proposed in the Concept Plan.

It is considered that there is potential for the development of a Lantau museum to reflect the history and culture of Lantau. Some of the themes that could be showcased in the museum include archaeological and historical discoveries on Lantau, history of salt making, farming and fisheries, tea plantation and general knowledge of tea, history of coastal defence, religious development, and recent and future development of Lantau. These themes could provide the basis for further research and preparation for a museum of territorial significance.

Key Issues Both proposals were generally well-received by members of the public, although some commenters suggested alternative locations for both the museum and the eco-tour centre.

For a museum of a viable scale, a suitable location is of great importance. As Tung Chung is served by many bus routes and the MTR, a site in Tung Chung could be convenient to visitors coming from other parts of Hong Kong. Furthermore, a museum in Tung Chung could help draw tourists visiting or other parts of Lantau to the museum, and vice versa. The additional visitors could add to the feasibility of the museum. A site of suitable size is also important. Although some members of the public suggested converting the Tung Chung Fort into a museum, its small size may limit the potential of the museum. This and other alternative locations suggested will be reviewed.

As for the eco-tour centre, a few commenters suggested that it should be located at the future town park or other parts of Lantau closer to sites of ecological interests. As a key purpose of the eco-tour centre is to introduce the interesting and varied ecology of Lantau to the general public, a site in Tung Chung being more accessible may help attract visitors. The proposed Tung Chung Fort site is considered suitable as it could be integrated with the eco-trail route linking up Tung Chung with West Lantau. This and other alternative locations will be reviewed.

The Way Forward As both the museum of Lantau and the eco-tour centre are major undertakings, careful design and assessment are required. The locations of these two proposals will be subject to further study and exploration. Community/private sector participation in the proposed museum project could also be pursued.

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Museum E8-1 There is in-principle support Green Lantau Assoc. Noted. for a proposed museum of (274) Lantau. Janet Law (190) Ng Wing-choi (308) Paul Aston (342) HK Islands District Assoc. (2) (321)

p.272 Annex 4 – E8 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Lo Wai-lee (111) Lui Chi-man & Ho Kwok-on (52) Chow Chiu-wo (LSDTF) E8-2 The building of a museum Kadoorie Farm & Noted. The purpose of the enhances the opportunities Botanic Garden museum is to present the natural for education and Corp. (449) and cultural heritage to visitors awareness-raising, but does Frontier (511) and to promote awareness. The nothing to conserve or natural and cultural resources will protect the habitats and be protected by other means, cultural resources including designation of Country themselves. Parks and declaration of historic monuments. E8-3 The proposed museum of Lantau Post (90) While Tung Chung Fort is itself a Lantau should be at the HK Discovery (227) historic monument and popular Tung Chung Fort as it would DAB-Islands Branch among general public and make use of existing Office (429) tourists, its small size and its facilities (including the DAB (430) location away from the town former school structures) 50 teachers from Tung centre may affect the operational and is well connected with Chung (428) viability and attractiveness of the other parts of Tung Chung. Leung Siu-tong, proposed museum. A bigger Islands DC Member site closer to the Tung Chung The museum will also fit in (436) town centre could be explored. with the character of the Fort Kwoon Chung Bus and can be helpful to the Holdings Ltd. (447) Notwithstanding, Tung Chung local economy. Lantau AC (365) Fort could be used as a branch Islands DC (491) facility of the proposed museum. As the Fort is a declared monument, the theme of any development of the Fort should be closely related to and in harmony with its historical significance. Prior consultation with the Antiquities and Monuments Office should be conducted for any development or redevelopment proposals which may affect the Fort and its immediate environs. E8-4 If the Tung Chung Fort is to Hon Lam Wai-keung, Noted. be used as a museum, Chairman of IDC traditional activities normally (IDC) held there should not be affected.

Annex 4 – E8 p.273 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E8-5 Turning Tung Chung Fort Chan Bing-yoong, Noted. If the Tung Chung Fort is into a tourist attraction would Res. Rep of Ha Ling selected for museum use, the pose nuisance to the Pei Tsuen (158) impacts to the local villagers will villagers. be carefully assessed in the future feasibility study. E8-6 The siting of a museum Choi Yiu-cheong, Noted. The community facilities should not affect the Tung Chung in Tung Chung are planned in provision of community resident (LCF) accordance with the Hong Kong facilities in Tung Chung. Planning Standards and Guidelines. Siting of the museum of Lantau will not affect the provision of community facilities. E8-7 The museum does not fit in Hon Albert Chan The preferred location of the with the new town. Smaller Wai-yip (306) proposed museum of Lantau local museums should be Lantau Island should be near major established in different Residents’ Assoc. transportation node and should communities. (386) be at a site of suitable size to allow a comprehensive facility. This is to facilitate operational and financial viability of the proposed museum. The proposed museum can feature the history and characteristics of different communities of Lantau. E8-8 The museum should be Johnny Wong (24) The preferred location of the located in Ma Wan Chung or proposed museum of Lantau Mui Wo. should be near major transportation node and should be at a site of suitable size to allow a comprehensive facility. This is to facilitate operational and financial viability of the proposed museum. Ma Wan Chung or Mui Wo would not meet these criteria. E8-9 The museum of Lantau Ricky Ho (165) Old villages of Tung Chung would should be located at the old not meet the criteria of villages of Tung Chung. accessibility and size of site of the proposed museum of Lantau. E8-10 The museum of Lantau Assoc. of Engineering South Lantau would not be should be located in South Professionals in sufficiently accessible for building Lantau instead of Tung Soc. Ltd. (298) a museum of Lantau. Chung Town. E8-11 The museum of Lantau Nobel Cheng (77) Tai O would not be sufficiently should be located in Tai O. accessible for building a museum of Lantau. p.274 Annex 4 – E8 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E8-12 No objection to the museum, South Lantau Liaison The proposed location of except for the fact that the Group (360) museum of Lantau at Tung centre of gravity is drawn Chung takes into account the towards North Lantau and consideration of accessibility. not South Lantau. E8-13 The museum of Lantau Class A Children of HK A museum of Lantau should should be located in West Christian Services naturally be located at Lantau and Kowloon Cultural District so Tai Hang Tung Child this will enhance its as to be closer to urban Care Ctr (524) attractiveness. areas. E8-14 The museum is not Celia Chow (13) The purpose of the museum is to supported as Lantau Island So Tat-fai (346) introduce the natural and cultural itself is already a giant heritage to visitors and to museum. promote awareness. Visitors could also explore the cultural and historic heritage of Lantau on their own. E8-15 The natural environment of Wong Wai-king (302) A museum can promote Tung Chung has already awareness of the heritage of been ruined and the local Tung Chung and Lantau. With character lost. It is useless careful planning for its location, to build a museum. It will themes, exhibits and designs, the also waste public money. museum of Lantau could be a successful attraction to the general public and tourists alike. Resource implications including the potential of involving the private sector would be carefully considered before taking the project forward. E8-16 It is doubtful whether there Shum Man-lung (58) As Lantau has a long history, will be enough interesting there could be a lot of themes to exhibits. be explored in the museum of Lantau. Research will be undertaken to collect interesting exhibits. Nevertheless, feasibility study would need to be conducted to ascertain the availability of artifices/relics to sustain the operation of a museum on a long-term basis. E8-17 It is very ridiculous to build Carmen Lam (325) The current proposed sites for the an eco-tour centre and May Pong (335) eco-tour centre and museum are Lantau museum on the Aris Chan (340) on existing land not on to-be to-be reclaimed land as a reclaimed land. compensation for destroying the nature.

Annex 4 – E8 p.275 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Eco-Tour Centre E8-18 There is in-principle support Lo Wai-lee (111) Noted. for the eco-tour centre. Wong Fuk-kan, Islands DC Member & Mui Wo RC Executive Member (46) Lui Chi-man & Ho Kwok-on (52) Ng Wing-choi (308) Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Ltd. (447) Janet Law (190) Paul Aston (342) Chow Chiu-wo (LSDTF) E8-19 There is in-principle support. Green Power (440) Noted. Tung Chung River, after appropriate ecological restoration, can become one of the ecotourism spots to be introduced in the eco-tour centre. E8-20 The building of an eco-tour Kadoorie Farm & The purpose of the eco-tour centre enhances the Botanic Garden centre is to present the natural opportunities for education Corp. (449) heritage to visitors and to and awareness-raising, but Frontier (511) promote awareness. The does nothing to conserve or natural resources will be protect the habitats and protected by other means, cultural resources including designation of Country themselves. Parks and declaration of historic monuments. E8-21 The eco-tour centre is not So Tat-fai (346) The purpose of the eco-tour supported as Lantau Island centre is to present the natural itself is already a giant heritage to visitors and to eco-tour centre. promote awareness. Visitors could also explore the natural heritage of Lantau on their own. E8-22 The proposed centre is Conservancy Assoc. See responses in E8-20. simply cosmetic. There is (318) no substantial improvement of the environment. E8-23 The eco-tour centre can be DAB-Islands Branch Noted. established in the future Office (429) town park. DAB (430) Lantau AC (365) 50 teachers from Tung p.276 Annex 4 – E8 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Chung (428) Leung Siu-tong, Islands DC Member (436) Islands DC (491) HK Discovery (227) HK Islands District Assoc. (321) E8-24 The eco-tour centre should Ricky Ho (165) Detailed study should be carried be sited near Tung Chung out to confirm its feasibility and Bay. environmental acceptability of the location near the ecologically sensitive site. E8-25 The eco-tour centre should Ruy Barretto S C A site at the fringe of Tung Chung not be sited in the new town. (448) and close to eco-trail (e.g. the Tung Chung Fort) would be accessible and convenient to attract visitors and for the arrangement of eco-tours. E8-26 The eco-tour centre should Friends of Tai Long Tung Chung is at the starting not be sited in the Tung Wan (209) point of eco-trail and it is a Chung Fort, but should be convenient location for eco-tour near ecological sites. centre. Other appropriate locations for the eco-tour centre could be further considered. Detailed study will be carried out to confirm the feasibility and environmental acceptability should the eco-tour centre be selected near ecological sites. E8-27 The eco-tour centre can be Lantau Island Whether there is available site at established at the junction of Residents’ Assoc. the junction of Tung Chung Tung Chung Road in South (386) Road/South Lantau Road is Lantau. subject to further study. E8-28 Tung Chung Fort is not well Green Lantau Assoc. The former Cheung Sha Hospital placed. Such a centre (274) site is earmarked for residential should be in South Lantau, use and not suitable for eco-tour perhaps the site of the centre development. former Cheung Sha Hospital. E8-29 The eco-tour centre can be Johnny Wong (24) There is presence of the largest established in Yam O. bed of seagrass Oval Halophila in Sunny Bay. Detailed study should be carried out to confirm its feasibility and environmental acceptability.

Annex 4 – E8 p.277 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E8-30 The eco-tourist centre can Lantau Post (90) The proposed locations are be located in Mui Wo, Pui O, subject to detailed study to Tong Fok, Shui Hau, Yam O confirm the feasibility and or Tai Tung Shan. environmental acceptability. E8-31 The eco-tourist centre can Green Lantau Assoc. Further study on whether be located in South Lantau. (274) appropriate sites in South Lantau are available for eco-tour centre is required. E8-32 No objection to the eco-tour South Lantau Liaison Noted. centre, except for the fact Group (360) that the centre of gravity is drawn towards North Lantau and not South Lantau. E8-33 The natural environment of Wong Wai-king (302) An eco-tour centre is a Tung Chung has already meaningful project to promote been ruined and the local awareness of the natural heritage character lost. It is useless of Tung Chung and Lantau. to build an eco-tour centre. It will also waste public money. E8-34 It would be ironic having an Dr Martin Williams Noted. eco-tour centre if much of (352) North Lantau is destroyed. E8-35 Design of the eco-tour Ho Loy of Lantau Post Noted. centre should have regard to (PCF) the surrounding areas.

p.278 Annex 4 – E8 E9. Facelift of Mui Wo

Background Mui Wo is the traditional gateway to Lantau. With the opening of the North Lantau Highway and improved accessibility to Lantau by road transport, the local economy has declined. The Concept Plan proposes to improve this visitor gateway to South Lantau and revitalize the surrounding areas.

Key Issues The facelift of Mui Wo received full support from the local community and the general public. There was a general consensus for early implementation. Additional attractions and facilities and infrastructure improvements were also proposed for Mui Wo in order to enhance their recreation and visitor potential and to revitalize the local economy. The concerns are mainly on retaining the rural, cultural and historical character of Mui Wo, and improving the local economy and existing conditions of Mui Wo.

The Way Forward The Government will investigate and incorporate the suggestions received into the revised Concept Plan, where appropriate. Early implementation of the local improvement works would be considered.

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E9-1 The facelift of Mui Wo would HK Islands District Noted. help retain the traditional Assco. (321) cultural, historical and heritage sites. E9-2 The proposal could add Lantau Post (90) Noted. more vibrancy to the Mui Wo 13 Senior Members of area, contribute to the Pok Oi Chan Shi sustainability of Sau Memorial conservation work and Social Service Ctr eco-tourism in Lantau, and (146) help improve the Church of Christ in environment and the China, Mui Wo livelihood of the local Church (200) villagers. Serge Berthier (235) Mui Wo RC (257) Green Lantau Assoc. (274) Lee Hysan Hall Student’s Assoc., HKUSU (314) Lantau Island Assoc. of Societies (322) Dr Martin Williams (352) South Lantau Liaison Group (360) Islands DC (491)

Annex 4 – E9 p.279 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Chow Chiu-wo (LSDTF) 33 Standard Letters D E9-3 The facelift proposal is Johnny Wong (24) Noted. supported. Lui Chi-man & Ho Kwok-on (52) Colleen Thane (215) Ng Wing-choi (308) Undisclosed (347) Leung Siu-tong, Islands DC Member (436) E9-4 Support the facelift proposal Paul Aston (342) Noted. provided that there are no damages to the existing river system and public participation is sought. E9-5 The area to the south of the Peter Barry & Ling The planning intention for Mui Wo Mui Wo Ferry Pier should be Barry (275) is to retain this rural township as a developed, rather than the gateway centre for cultural visit, north side of the Ferry Pier relaxation and recreation. The as proposed in the Concept areas to the south of the Mui Wo Plan. Such area is a prime Ferry Pier will be included in the location, taken up by a truck detailed study of the facelift of parking lot and loading bay. Mui Wo. E9-6 Facelift of the waterfront Earthcare (282) The planning intention for Mui Wo piazza and public open is to retain this rural township as a space, etc. are going to gateway centre for cultural visit, bring an unnatural face. relaxation and recreation. Efforts would be made to improve the waterfront areas with due respect to the rural character. E9-7 There is much scope to Keep Lantau Beautiful See responses in E9-5. revitalize the whole Mui Wo Alliance (544) in a sensitive manner, Proposals such as cycle track thereby encouraging more and heritage trail connecting visitors and improving the historical and heritage sites in Mui local economy. Eco-tourism Wo old town are also included in projects, cultural heritage the Concept Plan. development, capitalizing on existing natural attractions, developing recreation opportunities, and enhancing the pier, the village, and the beach areas, are all ideas circulating in the local community. p.280 Annex 4 – E9 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Need E9-8 The need for a facelift of Mui Shum Man-lung (58) Most of the comments received Wo is doubtful. supported the facelift of Mui Wo. There was a general consensus for early implementation of the facelift proposal. E9-9 The word “facelift” seems Mr. Tsui (78) The facelift of Mui Wo will involve too vague. No actual D J Latter (202) re-arrangement of the existing change to the place in land uses in front of the ferry pier reality. in order to create a more friendly and welcoming atmosphere, for instance, visitor information centre, shops, café are proposed along the waterfront. Other proposals such as cycle track and heritage trail will help enhance the recreation and visitor potential and to revitalize the local economy. E9-10 The facelift proposal even Silvermine Beach The facelift proposal will reinforce coupled with the proposed Hotel (329) Mui Wo as a rural gateway centre enhancement works, may Vision Planning and perform the hub functions for not be able to revitalize the Consultants Ltd. on visitors arriving Mui Wo by ferry or economy of Mui Wo. behalf of Authian those hopping around islands. Estate Ltd. (405) HYFCO Travel Agency It would add more vibrancy to the Ltd. (454) Mui Wo area. By introducing more tourist attractions and facilities to the area, it will help enhance their recreation and visitor potential and revitalize the local economy. E9-11 To renovate Mui Wo would Lantau Post (90) Noted. stimulate the South Lantau economy development. E9-12 The Task Force must pay Vision Planning Noted. more attention to formulate Consultants Ltd. on an overall tourism behalf of Authian development strategy for Estate Ltd. (405) Mui Wo and South Lantau. E9-13 The facelift of Mui Wo Church of Christ in The planning intention for Mui Wo should make use of the China, Mui Wo is to retain this rural township as a historical and heritage sites Church (200) gateway centre for cultural visit, of Mui Wo i.e. Silver Mine Mui Wo RC (257) relaxation and recreation. Cave and waterfall, etc. as HK Islands District Efforts would be made to retain tourist attractions. Facelift Assoc. (321) the existing character of Mui Wo must conform to existing Islands DC (491) with due respect to the rural and

Annex 4 – E9 p.281 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses traditional village type 13 Senior Members of natural setting. The Concept development and Po Oi Hospital Chan Plan has proposed a heritage trail architectural style. Shi Sau Memorial linking historical and heritage Social Service Ctr sites in the Mui Wo old town. (146) E9-14 Revitalization of Mui Wo Green Lantau Assoc. Noted. The planning intention should not damage the (274) for Mui Wo is to retain this rural environmental fabric of the So Tat-fai (346) township as a gateway centre for settlement and to maintain cultural visit, relaxation and the existing character of the recreation. Efforts would be area. made to retain the existing character with due respect to the rural and natural setting in the facelift of Mui Wo. E9-15 A re-planning of Mui Wo Samuel Chan (208) The facelift of Mui Wo would not should not only include a Church of Christ in just include a facelift of Mui Wo facelift of Mui Wo pier. The China, Mui Wo pier. It covers a wider area facelift of Mui Wo does not Church (200) between the Mui Wo Ferry Pier seem to have much 13 Senior Members of waterfront areas and the areas of implication on overall Po Oi Hospital Chan Mui Wo old town. The facelift planning of Mui Wo town Shi Sau Memorial proposal will reinforce Mui Wo as centre. Social Service Ctr a rural gateway centre and Should also improve (146) perform the hub functions for environment and facilities of visitors arriving Mui Wo by ferry or the villages. those hopping around islands. E9-16 The Mui Wo facelift sketch Serge Berthier (235) The facelift of Mui Wo would help provided does not cater for add more vibrancy to the Mui Wo the local needs. The area. By introducing more existing carpark and the bus tourist attractions and facilities to station should not be there the area, it will help enhance their as they are extremely ugly recreation and visitor potential and a waste of land. and attract private investment in Mui Wo and to revitalize the local economy. The existing car park and the bus station will be included in the detailed study for the facelift proposals. E9-17 Sewerage and drainage Colleen Thane (215) At present only Mui Wo town problem and pollution must Mui Wo RC (257) proper is served by public not be overlooked in Mui sewerage system. The villages in Wo. Mui Wo valley are mainly served by the septic tank system. Improvement to village sewerage network is carried out under the RPIS projects. The Environmental Protection Department completed the review of the sewerage infrastructure p.282 Annex 4 – E9 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses provision of Mui Wo and South Lantau in 2002. The Government is committed to taking forward the planned sewerage programme as soon as practicable.

The Drainage Services Department completed the Stormwater Drainage Master Plan for the Area in 2003. Drainage improvement works are proposed to be implemented in Wang Tong River, Tai Tei Tong River, Pak Ngan Heung River and Luk Tei Tong River to reduce the flooding risk. The construction works are scheduled to commence tentatively in mid 2006 for completion in mid 2009 subject to the availability of funding. E9-18 The town planning proposal Dean Langley (198) Noted. which alleviates the requirement for construction materials to arrive and transported through Mui Wo would be very welcome. E9-19 The final design for the Lantau Post (90) The facelift of Mui Wo will be facelift plan of Mui Wo Green Lantau Assoc. subject to detailed study. During should get involvement of (274) the course of the study, public Lantau residents and So Tat-fai (346) consultation would be conducted representatives of Rural Vision Planning to seek local views on the Committees, community Consultants Ltd. on proposals. leaders, educators, behalf of Authian business owners and Estate Ltd. (405) Government departments. The anticipated social and economic benefits brought about by the proposal should also be highlighted to the public. Alternative Proposals E9-20 To relocate the existing bus Lantau Post (90) The existing bus terminus terminus at the Mui Wo Wong Fuk-kan, functions as a public interchange Ferry Pier to the Silvermine Islands DC Member with ferry and taxi services. The Bay Centre and redesign the & Mui Wo RC current location is more vacated bus terminus into a Executive Member appropriate to perform the town plaza with (334) interchange function. The

Annex 4 – E9 p.283 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses landscaping. proposal of redesigning the existing bus terminus could be considered in the detailed study of the facelift of Mui Wo. E9-21 A promenade/food dining Lantau Island Assoc. The proposals along the area can be considered to of Societies (322) waterfront will be given due attract tourists while helping consideration in the detailed out local economy. study for the facelift of Mui Wo. E9-22 A multi-level parking area for Chui Pui-man, Islands The proposal could be bicycles can be considered. DC Member considered in the detailed study 2000-03 (433) of the facelift of Mui Wo.

E9-23 The facelift of Mui Wo Lo Wai-lee (111) Noted. should be complemented 13 Senior Members of with additional basic Po Oi Hospital Chan facilities, schools and Shi Sau Memorial hospital. Social Service Ctr (146) E9-24 To develop Mui Wo as a low Lantau AC (365) There are already residential density residential area to Leung Siu-tong, sites reserved in town plans for bring more people and Islands DC Member low-density residential visitors coming into Mui Wo. (436) development particularly in the areas of Mui Wo Old Town.

For the areas in Mui Wo valley, they are endowed with rich landscape and ecological resources as well as cultural heritage. The low-lying valley comprises extensive wetland which is of ecological significance. Having considered the rural character, the natural landscape, the ecologically sensitive environment, and the limited access and infrastructure, additional residential developments are not recommended, other than the existing and planned residential developments. E9-25 The development intensity Mui Wo RC (257) The planning intention for Mui Wo of Mui Wo should be is to retain this rural township as a increased with a plot ratio gateway centre for cultural visit, from 0.2 to 0.6. Consider a relaxation and recreation. There CDA zone to encourage are already residential sites low-density hotel/resort reserved in town plans for development. low-density residential p.284 Annex 4 – E9 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses development particularly in the areas of Mui Wo old town. The low-lying Mui Wo valley comprises extensive wetland which is of ecological significance. Having considered the rural character, the natural landscape, the ecologically sensitive environment and the limited access and infrastructure, additional low-density residential developments are not recommended other than the existing and planned residential developments shown on town plans.

At present, there are a number of holiday inns/hotels, holiday homes around . The provision will be subject to market demand. E9-26 Re-open Silver Mine Cave Hon Albert Chan Re-opening of Silver Mine Cave as a tourist attraction (mine Wai-yip (306) Geotechnical safety of the cave is cave museum, resort and the major hurdle for making use hotels, outdoor café and of the site as a tourist attraction. souvenir shops). However, some improvement in the immediate vicinity, e.g. better signage, some information on the history of the mine, and better visibility could be examined in the context of the local improvement works.

During the World War II, all records about the Silver Mine Cave were destroyed. It is impossible to carry out a survey of the Cave in a safe manner. Substantial geotechnical investigation and stabilization works would be required to bring the safety of the mine up to the required standards. In addition, there are very little cultural relics/records available for organizing an exhibition on the past mining activities.

Annex 4 – E9 p.285 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses In view of the above, it is considered that the re-opening proposal would not be pursued.

Resort Hotel The proposal is a conceptual one which requires details for assessment. The proposal should be subject to further feasibility assessment such as environmental assessment.

At present, there are a number of holiday inns/hotels, holiday homes around Silver Mine Bay Beach. The provision will be subject to market demand. E9-27 Provide tourism facilities in South Lantau Liaison Public Landing Facilities Mui Wo (public landing Group (360) According to the information of facilities, pier and ferry Marine Department, there are service, re-opening of Silver public landing facilities in Mui Wo Mine Cave). for junks/small pleasure boats.

Pier and Ferry Services Transport Department will encourage ferry operators to provide more fare concession schemes or reduce fare level within the financial capability and will monitor the ferry service level and liaise with ferry operators to adjust frequency to meet passenger demand.

For tour services, interested operators in the market may provide it without the need to apply for a ferry service license under the Ferry Services Ordinance. If the services are to be operated in the form of licensed service on a regular basis, Transport Department has doubt on it projected financial viability and does not support the proposed service.

There are existing public landing facilities at Mui Wo for yachts.

p.286 Annex 4 – E9 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses The need of the proposal should be justified and the proposed pier should not impede the operation of existing ferry services.

See responses on re-opening of Silver Mine Cave in E9-26. E9-28 Provide tourism facilities in Wong Fuk-kan, Removal of Bus Terminus Mui Wo (removal of bus Islands DC Member The existing bus terminus terminus, re-opening of & Mui Wo RC functions as a public transport Silver Mine Cave). Executive Member interchange with ferry and taxi (46) services. The current location is more appropriate to perform the interchange function.

The removal of the bus terminus from the pier to the town centre is not supported for the following reasons:

- the existing bus terminus at Mui Wo Ferry pier not only serves as the last stop for the bus routes, but also functions as an interchange with ferry and taxi services; and

- will consider strengthening the existing bus services between ferry pier to Mui Wo Old Town and/or providing additional services if necessary.

Re-opening of Silver Mine Cave See responses on re-opening of Silver Mine Cave in E9-26. E9-29 Enhance area near Mui Wo Roger Houghton (47) Removal of Bus Terminus Ferry Pier (removal of bus See responses on removal of bus terminus and carpark near terminus in E9-28. the pier concourse to create a vehicle-free, sweet- Proposals along Mui Wo Ferry smelling pedestrian area for Pier Waterfront tourist use featuring The proposals along the gardens, sitting-out areas waterfront of Mui Wo will be given and stalls). due consideration in the detailed study for the facelift of Mui Wo.

Annex 4 – E9 p.287 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E9-30 Provide tourism facilities in 13 Senior Members of The Concept Plan has proposed Mui Wo (tourism Pok Oi Chan Shi a heritage trail in Mui Wo to development making use of Sau Memorial appreciate the existing cultural the existing heritage and Social Service Ctr heritage. natural scenery). (146) Enhancing the visitor attraction could be further examined in the detailed study on facelift of Mui Wo. E9-31 Provide tourism facilities in Church of Christ in See responses in E9-30. Mui Wo (enhance the China, Mui Wo heritage sites with Church (200) appropriate facilities and the Bauhinia Plaza as public performance venue). E9-32 Provide tourism facilities in Mui Wo RC (257) Cycle Track Mui Wo (cycle track, jetty for The design and scope of works of yachts, enhance the the proposed cycle track and the heritage sites for tourism possibility for additional/extension purposes, heritage trails, of the cycle track will be pedestrian walkways and investigated in the future green buffers, Silver Mine feasibility study. Cave and waterfall as tourist attractions). Heritage Sites, Heritage Trail and Pedestrian Walkway See responses in E9-30.

Jetty for Yachts There is an existing public landing facility at Mui Wo.

Re-opening of Silver Mine Cave See responses on re-opening of Silver Mine Cave in E9-26. E9-33 Re-open Silver Mine Cave in Islands DC (491) See responses on re-opening of Mui Wo. HK Islands District Silver Mine Cave in E9-26. Assoc. (321) Lantau Island Assoc. of Societies (322) E9-34 Upgrade the existing holiday Betty Ho of CA (PCF) The upgrading of the existing accommodations in Pui O holiday homes is subject to the and Cheung Sha. private sector initiative. E9-35 Provide low-density Leung Siu-tong, There are already residential residential area in Mui Wo. Islands DC sites reserved in town plans for Member (436) low-density housing Lantau AC (365) development.

p.288 Annex 4 – E9 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E9-36 Provide low-density Islands DC (491) The area behind the Silver Mine residential development at Bay is mainly planned for Silvermine Bay. recreation and tourism related uses such as holiday homes, recreation camps and restaurants to take advantage of the natural beach setting and maximize the recreation potential of the beach. There are some residential developments in the vicinity of Silver Mine Bay Beach.

Annex 4 – E9 p.289 E10. Preservation of Tai O Fishing Village

Background Over the years, the traditional industries of fisheries, salt production and cultivation in the historic fishing village of Tai O have declined. The majority of the younger generation have moved away in search of better opportunities. The local economy is now dependent on small-scale fishing and small business catering for visitors.

The Study on Revitalization of Tai O was commissioned by the Planning Department to formulate a planning strategy to revitalize Tai O and to identify the broad requirements of infrastructure and environmental improvement works to facilitate detailed design and feasibility studies. The Recommended Revitalization Strategy for Tai O formulated in 2002 seeked to preserve the cultural heritage and natural attributes, and at the same time to enhance its visitors’ appeal and local employment base. The overall planning concept remains one of balancing nature and heritage conservation with appropriate new development, building upon Tai O’s traditional visitor attractions. The Revitalization Strategy has four key components: (1) rejuvenating the fishing village, (2) sustaining the natural environment and cultural heritage resources, (3) enhancing existing visitor appeal, and (4) addressing local community needs.

Based on the Revitalization Strategy, the Concept Plan has proposed to retain the unique character of Tai O as a guiding principle and to improve the existing infrastructure facilities subject to further detailed study.

Key Issues During the public consultation on the Concept Plan, there was a strong support for preserving Tai O old fishing village. Most of the commenters concurred that the preservation principles of Tai O should build upon its existing appeal, as set out in the Revitalization Strategy. Many urged for an early implementation of the proposal to improve the local economy, support from the Government for the preservation of stilted houses and a clean up of the Tai O inland waterways.

There were many suggestions for promoting tourism in Tai O, such as a community-based museum, provision of overnight accommodations, hiking trails and cycle tracks, visitors’ supporting facilities, preservation of buildings of cultural heritage and historical interests, etc. Some of these suggestions are to be further studied.

The previous study for Tai O recognizes that the stilted structures are an important part of the history and fishing village character of Tai O, and recommends that the stilted structure areas be retained and their long-term improvement be subject to detailed study. In-situ rebuilding works of some stilted houses have been allowed. Some local improvement works have been done by the District Office and other relevant departments. These include works to reduce the fire risk and improve the pedestrian circulation.

The Way Forward The Government will investigate and incorporate the suggestions received into the revised Concept Plan, where appropriate. The public facilities and infrastructure improvement works identified will require further examination and prioritization before they can be taken forward. The implementation of the engineering projects will be subject to further studies. Some early local improvement works, possibly a new public transport terminus and an entrance plaza, are under investigation by relevant Government departments.

p.290 Annex 4 – E10 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Need for Preservation of Tai O E10-1 The proposal on the Betty Ho of CA (PCF) Noted. preservation of Tai O fishing HKIP (230) village is supported. MTRCL (453) Undisclosed (347) Lantau Island Assoc. of Societies (322) Lui Chi-man & Ho Kwok-on (52) HK Islands District Assoc. (2) (321) Kwok Siu-yan (109) Wong Chi-keung (438) Islands DC (491) Joint Submission from Hon Tam Yiu-chung et al. (538) Hon Albert Chan Wai-yip (LegCo) E10-2 The proposal of preserving Earthcare (282) Under the Recommended Tai O is not supported as it Revitalization Strategy for Tai O, has only short-term impact of the natural shorelines, landscape having a construction project and cultural heritage in Tai O will that provides short-term be preserved. employment for workers. However, in the medium and It should be clarified that the Tung long run, it spoils the natural Chung Cable Car will run shoreline and landscape. It between Tung Chung and Ngong is also out of place with the Ping, not including Tai O. natural landscape and totally incompatible with the image and imagery of a “small traditional fishing village of Tai O”. All the atmosphere of the traditional heritage and oldies feelings are destroyed with the presence of a high-tech cable car drifting along the coastline. Visitors who are sincere to go to there would be willing to go anyway without the cable cars. E10-3 Tai O seems to have been Lou Cheuk-wing Preservation of Tai O is one of the neglected in the Concept (HYK) (TORC) elements in the Concept Plan. Plan. The rural towns such She Ki-poon, Head of

Annex 4 – E10 p.291 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses as Tai O share little benefit Buddhist Fat Ho from the Concept Plan. Memorial College (LCF) Lee Chi-fung, Tai O RC (PCF) E10-4 Tai O is unique in Hong Kong Keep Lantau Beautiful The planning intention for Tai O is for its scenic attractiveness, Alliance (544) to preserve the cultural heritage cultural and heritage factors, of this traditional fishing village and way of life. It must be and to enhance its traditional preserved. There should visitor appeal and local be no ill-considered employment base with “improvement” works which appropriate new development. neither enhance the whole Only small-scale facilities and nor have public support. essential infrastructrure improvement works are envisaged. These developments will be carefully planned with an aim to enhance, rather to change the exiting visitor appeal of Tai O. Preservation Principles for Tai O E10-5 The preservation of Tai O Dr Martin Williams There is no intention to develop should build upon the (352) Tai O as a new town. The existing visitor appeal Paul Aston (342) principles of preserving Tai O has instead of developing Tai O So Tat-fai (346) been established in the as a new town. Tai O only Lou Cheuk-wing Recommended Revitalization needs simple restoration and (HYK) Strategy for Tai O which seeks to basic infrastructure Ng Wing-choi (308) preserve the cultural heritage and improvements. Turning Tai Tai O Residents’ natural attributes, and at the O into a good place for Concern Group for same time to enhance its visitor leisure should at the same Concept Plan for appeal and local employment time improve the residents’ Lantau (377) base with appropriate new livelihood. Lo Wai-lee (111) development, building upon Tai O’s traditional visitor attractions. E10-6 We fully agree that the Green Lantau Assoc. Under the Recommended cultural heritage and natural (274) Revitalization Strategy of Tai O, attributes of Tai O be all existing villages, historical preserved. We consider buildings and cultural heritage that it is important to agree sites will be preserved. The what constitutes visitor natural and landscape areas will appeal and preservation of also be preserved as well. Only existing conditions. It is necessary visitor facilities and expected that the appeal lies limited commercial uses are largely in Tai O as it is now. proposed to cope with the ultimate population and projected increase of visitors to Tai O. These developments aim to enhance, rather to change, the p.292 Annex 4 – E10 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses existing visitor appeal of Tai O. They are all meant to be compatible with the rural character of the area. Preservation Plan for Tai O E10-7 How will the Government Lou Cheuk-wing With the implementation of the attract people coming back (HYK) (TORC) proposals under the to Tai O for living and Recommended Revitalization working? Strategy for Tai O to enhance its attractiveness, it is envisaged that the local economic base would be broadened, hence attracting more people to live and work in Tai O. E10-8 There are no concrete An AAB Member The Recommended Revitalization preservation plan and (AAB) Strategy for Tai O provides a proposals on how to Tai O Residents’ basis for the preservation of Tai O preserve Tai O. Concern Group on and has provided concrete Concept Plan for proposals to achieve such Lantau (364) objective. The Government is working out the scope of the local improvement works for implementation and the public will be consulted in due course. E10-9 Hong Kong Institute of An AAB Member The HKIA Study was received by Architects (HKIA) had (AAB) the Government in May 2001 and presented a preservation has been taken into account in proposal of Tai O for the formulation of the Government’s consideration Recommended Revitalization two years ago and wondered Strategy for Tai O under which the if the Government had the stilted structure areas have been determination to pursue proposed for retention and further. upgrading of supporting facilities if opportunities arise. E10-10 Any development plan that Liberal Party (505) Noted. takes place at the northwestern part of Lantau Island should not jeopardize Tai O’s unique characteristics. Nature Conservation in Tai O E10-11 The mangroves in Tai O Wong Wai-king (302) The conservation values of the should be preserved. mangroves in Leung Uk, Tai O Reedbeds, Po Chu Tam, Wang Hang and Mangrove Re-planting Area have been recognized in the Recommended Revitalization

Annex 4 – E10 p.293 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Strategy for Tai O and designated for “Conservation Area” in the Recommended Outline Development Plan (RODP). E10-12 Eco-tourism could be Cheung Chi-wing While Tai O also features certain developed in Tai O to (ACRC) natural attractions such as capitalize on the rich mangroves, their appeal and ecological resources, degree of uniqueness are including mangroves and secondary to that of the local marshland, in Tai O. culture and heritage. We support the complementary development of heritage / cultural tourism and green tourism in Tai O to fully exploit its strengths and priority should be given to the former in view of its rich heritage inventory. Built Heritage Preservation in Tai O E10-13 Why not confirm those old So Tat-fai (346) Human artifacts, relics and built constructions as heritages structures may be gazetted and and protect them by laws? protected as monuments under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance (Cap 53). Under that Ordinance, the Secretary for Home Affairs may, after consultation with the Antiquities Advisory Board and with the approval of the Chief Executive, declare a place, building, site or structure which the Authority considers to be of public interest by reasons of its historical, archaeological or paleontological significance, to be a monument, historical building, archaeological or paleontological site or structure. Apart from the historical significance of buildings, factors such as architectural merits, structural stability of the premises, planning proposals for the site, land status and liability to pay compensation are also relevant in considering possible declaration of monuments.

Yeung Hau Temple in Tai O is a

p.294 Annex 4 – E10 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Grade I building and is of Grade III.

The Antiquities and Monument Office (AMO) will continue their preservation works in Tai O. Any preservation proposals fulfilling the above criteria would be considered. E10-14 Should preserve the Wong Wai-king (302) Agreed. Preservation of built buildings of historical and heritage is one of the planning cultural interests in Tai O, principles of the Concept Plan including stilted structures, and the Recommended temples and old Tai O Police Revitalization Strategy for Tai O. Station. The historical buildings, such as temples, have been identified and suggested for preservation. AMO will continue their preservation works.

See responses on preservation of silt structures in E10-23 to E10-28 and on Tai O Police Station in E10-43. E10-15 The existing villages in Tai O Betty Ho of CA (PCF) Tai O is scatted with old village could be Kam Kin-pong (103) houses which is not declared or preserved/renovated with graded. In-depth studies and some theme attractions to detailed exploration of the attract more visitors. feasibility of their adaptive reuse are required. E10-16 Ng Garden, near Tai O, was Humanist Assoc. of Lung Tsai Ng Yuen is a private built in 1962 and is now in HK (366) property which is not declared or disrepair. It could be fixed graded. In-depth studies and up and brought into the detailed exploration of the tourism sector. feasibility of their adaptive reuse are required. Traffic and Transport E10-17 It is planned that the Serge Berthier (235) The population for Tai O is population of Tai O will be estimated to be about 2,700 by more than double. Does 2005 and about 6,700 for the Government have any planning purpose in the consideration on the traffic Recommended Revitalization impact? Strategy for Tai O (assuming that the living quarters in the public housing estate and village houses would be fully occupied). With the widening of Tung Chung

Annex 4 – E10 p.295 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Road, the commissioning of Tung Chung Cable Car and upgrading of the existing transport terminus, the broad brush traffic assessment undertaken under the Strategy has confirmed that the revitalisation proposals for Tai O could be sustained by the existing road network and the proposed public transport provisions. E10-18 The existing ferry service Tai O Residents’ The demand for ferry service is between Tung Mun and Tai Concern Group for envisaged to increase, O is not frequent enough to Concept Plan for particularly after the cope with the demand. Lantau (377) commencement of the cable car. Transport Department will monitor the ferry service level and liaise with ferry operators to adjust frequency to meet passenger demand. Sewerage E10-19 Tai O waterways has been a Lantau Post (90) The “Outlying Islands Sewerage tourist attraction but Nobel Cheng (77) Master Plan Stage II Review” accumulated with debris and Lantau AC (365) commissioned by Environmental sewages due to direct Tai O Residents’ Protection Department (EPD) has discharge from stilted Concern Group for taken into account the planned houses and tidal flows, Concept Plan for population and visitor patronage affecting the environmental Lantau (377) of Tai O as far as possible. The hygiene and amenity. The HK Christian Services study findings indicate that Government should clean up (485) upgrading of the existing Tai O the waterways and adopt HK Fishermen’s sewerage system will be effective measures to Assoc. (110) required. The Government will improve the sewerage Wong Man-kwong take forward the planned facilities and water quality. (232) sewerage programme as soon as HK Fishermen’s practicable. This proposal has Assoc., Tai O been forwarded to EPD for Fishermen (Coastal consideration. Fishery) Assoc. & Cheung Chau Tai O Shrimp Boat Sports Assoc. (143) Chau Chuen-heung, Vice-Chairman of IDC (IDC) E10-20 The sewerage facilities for Wong Wai-king (302) The previous study for Tai O the stilted houses should be recognizes that the stilted improved. structures are an important part of the history and fishing village p.296 Annex 4 – E10 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses character of Tai O, and recommends that the stilted structure areas be retained and their long-term improvement including the sewerage facilities be subject to detailed study. Drainage and Flooding in Tai O E10-21 The riverwall project in Yat Lantau AC (365) Under the Recommended Chung should be built as HK Fishermen’s Revitalization Strategy for Tai O, a soon as possible to avoid Assoc. (110) riverwall has been proposed at flooding to the low-lying HK Fishermen’s Yat Chung to protect the low-lying Wing On Street and Tai Ping Assoc., Tai O areas along Wing On Street Street. Fishermen (Coastal against flooding. The whole Fishery) Assoc. & project will be subject to further Cheung Chau Tai O study and detailed design. Shrimp Boat Sports However, the public facilities and Assoc. (143) infrastructure improvement works Cheung Chi-wing identified in the Strategy will (ACRC) require further examination and prioritization before they can be taken forward. E10-22 For aesthetic reasons, the HK Fishermen’s The detailed design of the design of the proposed Assoc. (110) riverwall is subject to further riverwall should look like a study. waterfront promenade incorporating a viewing platform. Preservation of Stilted Structures E10-23 The stilted structure areas in HK Youth Hostels The previous study for Tai O Tai O should be preserved. Assoc. (493) recognizes that the stilted The Government should Tai O Hip Ching structures are an important part of streamline the re-building Assoc. (71) the history and fishing village application procedures of the Kwok Siu-yan (109) character of Tai O, and stilted structures, subsidize Hon Albert Chan recommends that the stilted the re-building of stilted Wai-yip (306) structure areas be retained and houses, construct HK Fishermen’s their long-term improvement be stilted-structure-like public Assoc. (110) subject to detailed study. Upon housing estates, and/or set HK Fishermen’s application by the licencees, up a trust to finance the Assoc., Tai O in-situ rebuilding works of some re-building and management Fishermen (Coastal stilted houses adopting of the stilted structure areas. Fishery) Assoc. & concerned Government Land Cheung Chau Tai O Licences conditions and Shrimp Boat Sports Secretary for Planning and Land’s Assoc. (143) blanket approval have been Wong Man-kwong allowed. Some local (232) improvement works have been Johnny Wong (24) done by the District Office and

Annex 4 – E10 p.297 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Leung Wai-pui, other relevant departments. former principal of These include works to reduce Tai O Wing Chor the fire risk and improve the Primary School pedestrian circulation. (LSDTF) E10-24 The Government should HK Youth Hostels Visitor/commercial uses at consider allowing the stilted Assoc. (493) suitable locations have been house owners to convert Kan Kin-yuen (246) proposed in the Recommended their stilted houses for Revitalization Strategy for Tai O. commercial or tourism uses If stilted structures are to be (e.g. souvenior shops, etc.) adapted for visitor/commercial on conditions that they would uses, they have to strictly comply comply with relevant with the ‘Code of Practice for buildings, hygiene and fire Minimum Fire Service safety requirements. Installations and Equipment’ as well as other requirements to ensure public safety. These will require further detailed studies. E10-25 The emergency accesses for HK Fishermen’s Noted. the stilted structure areas Assoc. (110) should be improved. HK Fishermen’s Assoc., Tai O Fishermen (Coastal Fishery) Assoc. & Cheung Chau Tai O Shrimp Boat Sports Assoc. (143) E10-26 The dredging of marine Wong Wai-king There will be no increase in the channels under the (TORC) predicted extreme wave height as Sheltered Boat Anchorage a result of the construction of the (SBA) affects the foundation SBA, including the dredging of of the stilted structures, in the marine access channels, and particular those at Tai Chung the works have had no effect on Pang. the foundation of the stilted structures. E10-27 More stone bridges across Wong Man-kwong Supported. Additional bridges Tai O Creek should be (232) across Tai O Creek could improve provided. the inter-connectivity of both sides of the river. Further study will be carried out by the Government. E10-28 Motorised ships/boats should Wong Man-kwong The Government has no legal be prohibited at Tai O inland (232) provision to prohibit motorized waterways. boats from using Tai O inland waterways.

p.298 Annex 4 – E10 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Implementation E10-29 The Government should Tai O Residents The public facilities and implement the proposals of Assoc. (179) infrastructure improvement works the Recommended Tai O RC (173) identified in the Strategy will Revitalization Strategy for Tai Lee Chi-fung (HYK) require further examination and O without delay. (IDC) prioritization before they can be HK Fishermen’s taken forward. The Assoc. (110) implementation of the HK Fishermen’s engineering projects is subject to Assoc., Tai O further studies and detailed Fishermen (Coastal design. Fishery) Assoc. & Cheung Chau Tai O Shrimp Boat Sports Assoc. (143) Islands DC (491) Joint Submission from Hon Tam Yiu-chung et al. (538) E10-30 The Government should Tai O Residents’ Agreed. Public support is a involve the local community Concern Group for factor to gaining successful when planning tourism Concept Plan for implementation. The projects so as to gain the Lantau (377) Government will consult community support. HK Christian Services interested bodies, the local (485) community and other stakeholders on the tourism projects in Tai O in the process. E10-31 The HOS flats have been left Wong Wai-king Lung Hin Court in Tai O has a vacant for a long time. The (TORC) total of 179 flats. Most were sold Government should resolve some years ago but less than 9% this problem. are still in Housing Authority’s hands. Under the current re-positioned housing policy, these flats may not be offered for sale before the end of next year (2006). Alternative Proposals for Tai O Nature Conservation Proposals E10-32 Extensive tree plantation Wong Man-kwong The hills near San Tsuen is zoned near San Tsuen. (232) “Green Belt” (“GB”) on the Tai O Recommended Outline Development Plan (RODP). Extensive planting in this area is compatible with the “GB” intention.

Annex 4 – E10 p.299 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E10-33 Some respondents suggest Wong Man-kwong to prohibit trawling in the (232) following waters to protect Tai O Hip Ching Chinese White Dolphins: Assoc. (71)

- waters at Pearl River - It is beyond the Government’s estuary; and jurisdiction for controlling the fishing activities outside Hong Kong waters.

- waters around Tai O. - The designation of the proposed marine park around has been included in the Concept Plan and trawling is prohibited in marine parks. E10-34 Rehabilitate/Re-cultivate salt HK Fishermen’s The conservation values of the pans and set up a salt pan Assoc. (110) disused salt pans have been exhibition centre nearby. HK Fishermen’s recognized and designated for Assoc., Tai O conservation purpose in the Fishermen (Coastal Revitalization Strategy. Fishery) Assoc. & Cheung Chau Tai O See also responses on museum Shrimp Boat Sports of Tai O in E10-36 to 39. Assoc. (143) Wong Wai-king (302) E10-35 Develop artificial fish ponds Kan Kin-yuen (246) The original salt pans/fish ponds for mangrove planting, like have already been planted with Mai Po. mangroves, intending to enhance the habitats to attract more fauna. Suitable locations for mangrove planting will be identified where appropriate. Museum/Heritage Centre for Tai O E10-36 A community-based museum Assoc. of Engineering The Recommended Revitalization is proposed to promote local Professionals in Strategy for Tai O suggests that a culture and history, e.g. the Soc. Ltd. (298) folk museum could be developed history of Tai O, the Nicholas Botelho in Tai O. Further study of this fishermen’s livelihood in Tai (153) proposal is required. O, the disused salt pans Tai O Residents’ industry, the stilted Concern Group for structures, the traditional Concept Plan for Chinese festivals, Lantau (377) community customs, etc. Kan Kin-yuen (246) Tse Sai-kit (379) Kwok Siu-yan (109) Hon Albert Chan Wai-yip (306) p.300 Annex 4 – E10 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses HK Fishermen’s Assoc. (110) HK Fishermen’s Assoc., Tai O Fishermen (Coastal Fishery) Assoc. & Cheung Chau Tai O Shrimp Boat Sports Assoc. (143) Wong Wai-king (302) Wong Man-kwong (232) E10-37 Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings Kwoon Chung Bus The proposal would be a joint Ltd. has put forward an Holdings Ltd. (447) co-operation of the Government, initiative for the private sector and local establishment of a organizations and will be further non-profit-making studied. organization for funding a heritage centre at Yim Tin, Tai O. E10-38 Alternative locations for a Assoc. of Engineering folk museum in Tai O are Professionals in proposed by some Soc. Ltd. (298) consultees: Kwok Siu-yan (109) Hon Albert Chan Wai-yip (306) - next to the compensated - The only land available near Kan Kin-yuen (246) wetland; the mangrove re-planting area would be the Entrance Plaza. Further studies on integrating a museum with the Entrance Plaza are required.

- stilted structure areas; - If stilted structures are to be adapted for visitor uses, they have to strictly comply with the fire services installation requirements to ensure public safety. These will require further detailed studies.

- sheltered boat anchorage - The SBA area does not have area; and any suitable formed land for the museum.

- disused salt pans. - The disused salt pans have been reserved for conservation purposes under the

Annex 4 – E10 p.301 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Recommended Revitalization Strategy for Tai O. Detailed study is necessary as the museum would affect the ecological resources of the salt pans. E10-39 Set up Chinese White Kan Kin-yuen (246) There are permanent displays of Dolphin Exhibition Centre in dolphins information at Sai Kung Tai O Country Park Visitor Centre and Lions Nature Education Centre. The proposal could be incorporated into the museum of Lantau. Tourism Proposals E10-40 Some tourism supporting Wong Wai-king (302) facilities could be provided, Assoc. of Engineering such as: Professionals in Soc. Ltd. (298) - visitor centre; and - Government departments are working out some advance projects to be implemented, including possibly a new bus terminus and the Tai O Entrance Plaza. The visitor centre proposal could possibly be integrated with the Entrance Plaza.

- signage, tourism maps - Signage, tourism maps and and public toilets. public toilet facilities could be provided where appropriate in the implementation of the infrastructure improvement for Tai O. E10-41 Since fishery industry is Tai O Hip Ching Agriculture, Fisheries and declining in Tai O and there Assoc. (71) Conservation Department is a strong call for the (AFCD) is aware of the dolphin conservation of Chinese watching activities and the White Dolphins, fishermen benefits it could bring to local should be encouraged to economy. There is also concern switch to dolphin-watching about the possible impact of cruise tourism to improve dolphin watching activities on their livelihood and to enrich these animals. AFCD has the visitors’ experience on therefore promulgated the code Tai O. The Government of conduct for dolphin watching to should: the local community and the tour operators with a view to p.302 Annex 4 – E10 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses encouraging voluntary compliance and promoting the sustainability of such activities.

- streamline the licence - AFCD is liaising with Marine application procedures for Department to explore possible using the fishermen’s own ways to facilitate fishermen to boats for dolphin-watching use their vessels for carrying cruise purpose; and out recreational fishing activities.

- should set up fish culture - AFCD has no plan to gazette zones in Tai O to new fish culture zone in Hong encourage fishermen to Kong. Moreover, the waters culture fishes in these within Tai O Bay are too zones. shallow for cage culture activities. E10-42 A fishing school could be Stephanie Liu This proposal is mainly built to have some fishing Ngar-ling (204) market-driven and depends on tents and seafood the initiative from the private restaurants for the fishes sector. The Government has caught with the philosophy or provided a flexible mechanism for sharing session for their the private sector to set up progress. schools and restaurants. E10-43 Some consultees opined that HK Youth Hostels there is a need to provide Assoc. (493) overnight accommodation HK Christian Services and could be pursued in the (485) following ways: HK Fishermen’s Assoc. (110) - old Tai O Police Station as HK Fishermen’s - The old Tai O Police Station is a a boutique hotel; Assoc., Tai O Grade III historical building. Fishermen (Coastal The Recommended Fishery) Assoc. & Revitalization Strategy for Tai O Cheung Chau Tai O has proposed to adapt the use Shrimp Boat Sports of the building sensitively into a Assoc. (143) possible boutique hotel, subject Wong Man-kwong to market demand and private (232) initiatives. Kan Kin-yuen (246) - old Tai O Police Station as - The Recommended a youth hostel; Revitalization Strategy for Tai O recommends that the old Tai O Police Station could be developed as a boutique hotel by the private sector. The youth hostel option could also be considered.

Annex 4 – E10 p.303 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses - Fishermen’s Children - The site is no longer available School as a youth hostel; as it has been reserved for and Christian Zheng Sheng Association for drug addicts treatment.

- Stilted houses as overnight - Visitor/commercial uses at home stay. suitable locations have been proposed in the Recommended Revitalization Strategy for Tai O. If stilted structures are to be adapted for visitor/commercial uses, they have to strictly comply with the fire services installation requirements to ensure public safety. These will require further detailed studies. E10-44 Open a flea market, Yan Ka-hung (99) The existing fish market has been waterfront cafés and bars in identified as a possible site for Tai O. flea market in the Recommended Revitalization Strategy for Tai O. Moreover, several previous private initiatives of setting up flea markets at various locations have been submitted and are considered suitable for such purpose. While land is available, the private sector is welcome to make use of such business opportunities. The operations of waterfront cafés and bars in Tai O are subject to private initiatives. E10-45 Allow recreational fishing in HK Fishermen’s The original salt pans/fish ponds the disused salt pans near Assoc. (110) have been modified as a the existing Tai O bus HK Fishermen’s mangrove planting area and are terminal. Assoc., Tai O not quite suitable for fishing. Fishermen (Coastal Nevertheless, the public could Fishery) Assoc. & still fish at the re-constructed Cheung Chau Tai O seawall. Shrimp Boat Sports Assoc. (143) E10-46 The environmental hygiene HK Fishermen’s Wang Tong has been reserved for at Wang Tong has been Assoc. (110) conservation purpose in the unsatisfactory. It is HK Fishermen’s Revitalization Strategy. suggested that the pond Assoc., Tai O Recreational activities or should be filled with water to Fishermen (Coastal developments not compatible p.304 Annex 4 – E10 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses create an artificial lake for Fishery) Assoc. & with the conservation theme leisure boating or be Cheung Chau Tai O would have adverse impacts to reclaimed for recreational Shrimp Boat Sports the ecological resources. Any use otherwise. Assoc. (143) reclamation in the area would reduce the flood storage capacity and hence lead to increase in flooding risk. As such, the proposal is not supported.

One of the solutions to solve the existing environmental hygiene problem at Wang Tong is to clean it up. The Administration will look into the hygiene issue. E10-47 Organize boat trips in Tai O. Hon Albert Chan Private tour operators are Wai-yip (306) operating boat trips on Tai O waterways. E10-48 There are some proposals Leung Wai-pui, related to the culture and former principal of heritage of Tai O: Tai O Wing Chor Primary School (LSDTF) - Re-introduce hand-drawn - This proposal has been Kan Kin-yuen (246) sampan; incorporated in the HK Fishermen’s Recommended Revitalization Assoc. (110) Strategy for Tai O. Further HK Fishermen’s study is required. Assoc., Tai O

Fishermen (Coastal - Reinstate the freshwater Fishery) Assoc. & - Preservation of built heritage is house at Wang Hang; Cheung Chau Tai O one of the planning principles Shrimp Boat Sports of the Recommended Assoc. (143) Revitalization Strategy for Tai Wong Man-kwong O. Further study of the (232) proposal is needed.

- Reactivate the - More justifications and underground spring at information about this proposal Wang Hang; and are required for further assessment.

- Establish a food street at - Relevant food street activities Tai Ping Street to promote or festivals could be organized local cuisines. by local organizations to promote Tai O local delicatessen. E10-49 Develop a Chinese Wong Man-kwong Yim Tim Pok Temporary landscape garden on the (232) Playground is a well patronized playground at Yim Tim Pok. recreation ground for festive

Annex 4 – E10 p.305 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses events and sports games held by the locals. The conversion of the playground to Chinese landscape garden is not supported.

There is an open space with minimum landscaping near Yim Tin. The Chinese landscape garden proposal could be pursued at this area, subject to further study. E10-50 Install a light tower at Man-kwong As navigation facilities will be Yim Pai ( 口掩排) to direct (232) provided under the on-going SBA marine traffic, serving a project, the proposed light tower gateway landmark to Tai O. will not be necessary. E10-51 Install watergates at both Wong Man-kwong The proposed watergates would ends of Tai O Creek so as to (232) obstruct the marine traffic and maintain a high level water create obstructions to the free body within the Tai O inland flow of stormwater at Tai O inland waterways all the time. waterways and would not be further pursued. E10-52 The Government could Wong Man-kwong The relevant sports organize some events to (232) organizations, local associations promote tourism, e.g. dragon and communities can organize boat races in Tai O these traditional cultural events waterways, international and sports events. swimming contests across Pearl River estuary, etc. E10-53 To develop an interest in the HK Youth Hostels The proposal is supported. The local culture and heritage, Assoc. (493) tours can be organized by private some eco-trail tours can tour operators. include visit to those local residents who are happy to See responses in E10-12. share their experiences of how to survive the good and bad old days and some local folklores. E10-54 Some proposed that new Kan Kin-yuen (246) tourist attractions should be Wong Man-kwong created, including: (232)

- Construct the largest Tin - The proposed temple and Hau Temple and Statute at statute would not be compatible Fu Shan; with the surrounding rural character of Fu Shan which is zoned “GB” on the Tai O RODP. p.306 Annex 4 – E10 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses - Construct Hoi Sum Temple - The proposal is not further at Po Chue Tam; pursued as Po Chue Tam zoned “CA” on the Tai O RODP is an area of conservation values which should be protected from developments.

- Set up a traditional - The proposal is not further Chinese marriage pursued unless there is a need registration office in Tai O for additional marriage to attract overseas visitors registration offices in Hong to register marriage; Kong.

- Designate a special area - The proposal for setting aside for playing firecrackers; an area in Tai O for playing fireworks is not supported in view of public safety.

- Construct a waterfall on - The possible effect to the Water the knoll at San Tsuen with Gathering Ground at the east of water supply from the Tai O as well as the impact to nearby pond; the existing water supply system, which is of limited capacity, should be taken into account before proceeding with the proposal. The proposal could be further considered when more detailed information is available.

- The Government could - The traditional junk and leisure subsidize the private tours can be organized by sector to construct a private operators. traditional junk for leisure tours around Pearl River estuary; and

- Construct a columbarium - Under the Recommended and memorial garden at Revitalization Strategy for Tai Wang Hang. O, the natural landscape of Tai O is to be conserved. The development of a columbarium and memorial garden at Wang Hang would disrupt the natural landscape.

Annex 4 – E10 p.307 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E10-55 Should increase boat HK Fishermen’s The Civil Engineering and anchorage facilities in the Assoc. (110) Development Department has proposed SBA. HK Fishermen’s provided anchorage facilities in Assoc. & Tai O the SBA area by constructing 8 Fishermen (Coastal bollards at the new breakwater Fishery) Assoc. & under the SBA project. Cheung Chau Tai O Shrimp Boat Sports Assoc. (143) Lantau AC (365) Cheung Chi-wing (ACRC) Hiking Trails and Cycle Tracks in Tai O E10-56 Establish new hiking trails Tai O Hip Ching The Recommended Revitalization and improve the existing Assoc. (71) Strategy for Tai O has proposed hiking trails within and HK Fishermen’s some hiking trails around Tai O, around Tai O. Tourist Assoc. (110) linking up various tourist attractions like old Tai O HK Fishermen’s attractions. The construction or Police Station, Old Man Assoc., Tai O renovation of these hiking trails Rock, Lion Rock and Fishermen (Coastal will be subject to further study. Fishermen’s Children School Fishery) Assoc. & could be linked up by trails. Cheung Chau Tai O Shrimp Boat Sports Assoc. (143) Wong Wai-king (302) Kan Kin-yuen (246) Wong Man-kwong (232) E10-57 It is proposed to widen the Tai O Hip Ching AFCD will continue to improve all existing hiking trail from Tung Assoc. (71) designated and popular trails in Chung to Tai O, Fan Lau and country parks, and review Shek Pik from existing 1.5m signage along trails from time to to 2m so as to allow police time to ensure that all trails are in vehicles, fire engines and good condition for visitors to ambulance for safety sake. enjoy hiking. The width of Covering the trail surface footpath is generally limited to with concrete is also 1.5m covered mainly with soils or suggested. stones. Concrete would only be used in seriously eroded footpaths. The intention is to make the footpaths compatible to the surrounding natural environment. AFCD has no plan to widen footpaths and resurface them with concrete. As regards the safety issue, AFCD is working with relevant departments to explore the feasibility of installing p.308 Annex 4 – E10 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses more emergency help lines in remote areas and Office of the Telecommunications Authority is negotiating with mobile phone service providers to improve mobile coverage in country parks. E10-58 Set up bicycle tracks around Nicholas Botelho The traffic-free environment of the Tai O. (153) area will be maintained. Cycle parking facilities could possibly be provided at Yim Tin. E10-59 Please incorporate the rich HK Fishermen’s Tai O is an important node of the ecological and heritage Assoc. (110) eco- and heritage trail proposed resources in Tai O (e.g. Hang HK Fishermen’s in the Concept Plan. Mei mangroves, disused salt Assoc., Tai O pans, Po Chue Tam, etc.) to Fishermen (Coastal promote eco- and heritage Fishery) Assoc. & tourism. Cheung Chau Tai O Shrimp Boat Sports Assoc. (143) Transport Proposals E10-60 A proposed road network for Serge Berthier (235) It appears that the proposal is Tai O has been put forward about the coastal road linking to by the Lantau Taxi Tung Chung and Tai O. This link Association and should be was considered unjustified from adopted to integrate with the traffic demand and environmental HZMB. perspectives in the Preliminary Project Feasibility Study. E10-61 Extend Tung Chung cable Yan Ka-hung (99) The proposed Tung Chung cable car up to Tai O. car will run between Tung Chung and Ngong Ping. Previous studies indicated that extending the cable car from Ngong Ping to Tai O would not be financially viable due to insufficient patronage.

Annex 4 – E10 p.309 E11. Cycle Track and Mountain Bike Trail Networks

Background A comprehensive cycle track network to harness the recreation potential of South Lantau and Mui Wo was proposed. This comprises a cycle track for the general cyclist and a mountain bike trail network (by upgrading and extending the existing trails) for the skilled cyclists. The alignment should be subject to further detailed study.

Key Issues Most of the comments received supported the proposed cycle track and mountain bike trail to promote green tourism and outdoor recreational activities in Lantau. The proposed cycle track could help improve the connectivity of various tourist spots and capture the beautiful coastal scenery, while the proposed mountain bike trail could improve the connectivity of the four existing mountain bike trails in Lantau and serve as a form of nature enjoyment. Both proposals are supported by the locals, including Islands District Council, Rural Committees, Heung Yee Kuk, the local community, and sports organizations like the Hong Kong Cycling Association and Hong Kong Triathlon Association. A group of keen mountain bikers further provided a ‘round-the-island’ proposal for the mountain bike trail. There were also various suggestions to develop cycle tracks linking different parts of Lantau, such as from Tung Chung to Tai O, Tung Chung to Silvermine Bay, and even a ‘round-the-island’ cycle track network.

There were some concerns that the two proposals would have adverse impacts on the unspoiled landscape of Lantau. Comments received also included suggestions on the design and routing of the track/trail, surfacing materials to be used, directional signs and checkpoints.

The Way Forward With the general support, consideration will be given to the early implementation of the proposals. The design details and the possibility for the extension of the cycle track will be examined in the future feasibility study.

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E11-1 The proposal helps meet Tai O Hip Ching Noted. the increasing demand for Assoc. (71) cycling and local need. Ben Chuang Kwok-chun (115) E11-2 The proposal helps boost Church of Christ in Noted. local tourism and promote China, Mui Wo outdoor activities. Church (200) Undisclosed (207) Samuel Chan (208) Green Lantau Assoc. (274) Bai Ruige (289) Hon Albert Chan Wai-yip (306) Lee Hysan Hall Student’s Assoc., HKUSU (314)

p.310 Annex 4 – E11 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E11-3 The proposed cycle track Joint Submission from Noted. and mountain bike trail Hon Tam Yiu-chung networks are supported as et al. (538) they could fulfill the cyclists’ cycling wishes and allow them to enjoy the scenery of the coast. E11-4 The proposal is supported. HK Islands District Noted. Assoc. (2) (321) Lantau Island Assoc. of Societies (322) Steve Yiu (LCF) Hon Lam Wai-keung, Vice-Chairman of HYK (HYK) Johnny Wong (24) Dr Thomas Jefferson (76) Nobel Cheng (77) Lo Wai-lee (111) HK Triathlon Assoc. (127) Nicholas Botelho (153) Martin Williams (191) Church of Christ in China, Mui Wo Church (200) Friends of Tai Long Wan (209) Tom Woodrow (213) Lo Shing-kai (226) Cheng Siu-kei (234) Keith Russell (242) Kan Kin-yuen (246) Mui Wo RC (257) Discovery Bay City OC (258) Lam Biu-fat (279) Yau Wai-sun, Res. Rep of Cheung Sha Lower Village (285) Assoc. of Engineering Professionals in Soc. Ltd. (298) Larry Feign (348) So Chi-ming (356) Tai O Residents’

Annex 4 – E11 p.311 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Rights Concern Group (380) HK Resort Co. Ltd. (404) Chan Siu-lun (432) HK Christian Services (485) Islands DC (491) Joint Submission from Hon Tam Yiu-chung et al. (538) 17 Standard Letters C* Lee Chi-fung (IDC) Ng Kum-chuen, South Lantao RC (PCF) E11-5 The proposal helps sustain HKIP (230) Noted. South Lantau’s existing Ng Wing-choi (308) natural and cultural Hon Lam Wai-keung, heritage, decrease Vice-Chairman of environmental pollution and HYK (HYK) have less ecological impact. E11-6 Support the section along Undisclosed (347) The details of the proposed cycle the catchwater with the link track and mountain bike trail, down to Pui O provided that including their design and scope it does not adversely could be further explored in a conflict with the Lantau detailed feasibility study for Trail. implementing the proposals. E11-7 Cycle tracks and mountain Undisclosed (55) Details of the proposed cycle bike trails will affect the John Strickland (60) track and mountain bike trail natural environment and Lantau Buffalo Assoc. could be further explored in a the tranquility of Lantau, (87) detailed feasibility study for and would have light Marcus Tancock (182) implementing the proposals. impact. Catherine Coroneos Efforts would be made to ensure (250) that the proposed cycle tracks Nick Shaw (263) and mountain bike trails are Assoc. of Tai O sensitively designed to blend in Environment & with nature and minimize their Development (268) impacts on the natural Wong Wai-king (302) environment. Leung Kui-wing (332) A HKIA Member (ProIns) E11-8 Have doubt on the need of A HKIA Member The proposed cycle track will help the proposed cycle track (ProIns) to promote recreation, sports and network along South tourism potential in Lantau and Lantau. improve the connectivity of various tourist spots with ecological and historical interest. p.312 Annex 4 – E11 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E11-9 Against the proposal. Celia Chow (13) Noted. The Design Aspects E11-10 Cycle tracks and mountain Michael Maddess (93) It is intended that the cycle track bike trails should fit in with Keith Russell (242) and mountain bike trail would be nature and avoid using Green Lantau Assoc. sensitively designed to blend in concrete. (274) with the natural setting. Details of Mountain bike trails should Dr Martin Williams the proposed cycle track and remain natural. There (352) mountain bike trail, including their should be no fencing. Jo Clark (382) design, possible extension, the Number of lights should be Dr Thomas Jefferson provision of associated facilities minimized. (76) and the implementation Undisclosed (89) programme, could be further Undisclosed (55) explored in a detailed feasibility study for implementing the proposals. E11-11 There should be provision Undisclosed (15) See responses in E11-10. of ancillary services for the Lantau Post (90) cycle tracks and mountain Lo Wai-lee (111) bike trails, e.g. kiosks, Prof Chan King-ming police post, directory signs (205) and emergency rescuing facilities. E11-12 The gradient of the cycle A TPB Member (TPB) See responses in E11-10. track should be smooth enough for the safety of the cyclist. E11-13 The cycle track may be too Leung Hon-wai See responses in E11-10. long. (ACRC)

E11-14 The demand for the A TPB Member (TPB) See responses in E11-10. mountain bike trail needs to South Lantau Liaison be confirmed to avoid Group (360) wastage of resources.

E11-15 Concerns on the A Participant (PCF) See responses in E11-10. development programme of the cycle track. It should be developed promptly. E11-16 There should be separation Undisclosed (89) It is the normal practice that cycle of cycle tracks with Serge Berthier (235) tracks are separated from vehicular lane for safety vehicular lanes. reasons. E11-17 Separation of mountain bike Lui Chi-man & Ho The design and scope of works of trail with walking trails for Kwok-on (52) the proposed mountain bike trails safety reasons. Hon Albert Chan will be investigated in the future Wai-yip (306) feasibility study for implementing

Annex 4 – E11 p.313 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses the proposed mountain bike trails. The safety aspects of the trails will certainly be part of the study.

In considering opening hiking trails for mountain bikes, such factors as the potential risk to bikers and hikers, the possible environmental impact and planned recreational use of the area will be taken into account. Site survey will also be conducted and park users consulted. To control mountain bike activity, mountain bikers are only allowed to use designated mountain bike trails on condition that they hold a permit issued by Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD). As regards safety, code of practice for mountain bikers would be provided. Suitable signs are also erected to alert other path users. E11-18 May be detrimental to the Paul Aston (342) Impact assessments for the character of the unspoiled proposed cycle tracks and beaches and the headland. mountain bike trails would be conducted under the future detailed feasibility study for implementing the proposals.

Proposals on Extension of Cycle Track/Mountain Bike Trail E11-19 Round-the-island cycle Undisclosed (15) The ideas to have a track. Bicycle Lover (91) round-the-island cycle track and Lam Biu-fat (279) mountain bike trail systems and/or more of these systems at Lantau are welcome and subject to feasibility study.

The design and scope of works of the proposed cycle track network and the possibility for additional/ extension of the cycle track will be investigated in the future feasibility study for implementing the proposed cycle track.

The existing four mountain bike

p.314 Annex 4 – E11 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses trails in Lantau should be able to meet the need of the public. At present, AFCD has no plan to increase the number of mountain bike trails in Lantau.

The use of service roads running along most of the railway for cycling is not supported from traffic safety viewpoint as there are vehicles along these roads. E11-20 More cycle track and Johnny Wong (24) See responses in E11-19. associated facilities Roger Houghton (47) e.g. from Mui Wo to Pui O, Lantau Post (90) from Shek Pik to Tai O and Nicholas Botelho Tung Chung, along the (153) coast to Shap Long. Tai O Residents’ Rights Concern Group (380) E11-21 Extension of cycle track and Discovery Bay City See responses in E11-19. mountain bike trail to OC (258) Discovery Bay. HK Resort Co. Ltd. (404) E11-22 Round-the-island mountain Tom Woodrow (213) See responses in E11-19. bike trail. Keith Russell (242) Lam Biu-fat (279) Bai Ruige (289) 17 Standard Letters C E11-23 Bicycle rental stalls and Cheng Siu-kei (234) Bicycle rental is a commercial practice venue. activity. The provision will be subject to market demand.

Additional bicycle riding sites and sites for their associated uses would be further investigated in the feasibility study for implementing the proposed cycle track. E11-24 Cycle track linking up Samuel Chan (208) It is not the planning intention to Lantau with the rest of the link up the proposed cycle track territory with bicycle hostels at Lantau to the rest of the and camp sites. territory as there is no cycling facility at Tsing Ma Bridge, which connects Lantau to Tsing Yi. E11-25 International standard Undisclosed (20) The design and scope of work of mountain bike network. the proposed mountain bike trails will be up to the international

Annex 4 – E11 p.315 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses standard, and the venue for holding international competition in Lantau will be investigated in the future feasibility study for implementing the proposed mountain bike trials. E11-26 Cycle track along the North Undisclosed (207) The idea to have more cycle Lantau coast. Cheng Siu-kei (234) tracks at North Lantau is Leung Kui-wing (332) welcome. So Chi-ming (356) Chan Siu-lun (432) In previous feasibility studies, cycle tracks are planned along the whole North Lantau coast, extending all the way from Tung Chung to Sunny Bay. The detailed design of the cycle tracks on North Lantau coast and their connection with the cycle tracks on South Lantau would be subject to further studies.

The design and scope of works of the proposed cycle track network and the possibility for additional/ extension of the cycle track will be investigated in the feasibility study for implementing the proposed cycle track. E11-27 Development of Cheung HK Triathlon Assoc. The feasibility of developing Sha as an international race (127) Cheung Sha into an international site. race site for triathlon could be further investigated. Alternative Proposals E11-28 Incorporate cycle track at Hon Albert Chan The idea to have more cycle existing road network. Wai-yip (306) tracks at Lantau is welcome. A cycle track from Pui O to Shek Pik Leisure cycle track from Pui (segregated facility for cyclists) O to Shek Pik. has been put forward in the Concept Plan for public Development of mountain consultation. The design and bike trail near the existing scope of works of the proposed roads. cycle track network and the possibility for additional/extension of the cycle track will be investigated in the future feasibility study for implementing the proposed cycle track.

p.316 Annex 4 – E11 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses The existing road network in Lantau is to cater for vehicular traffic. Owing to limited road capacity, it is unlikely that the existing roads could be used as a leisure cycle track network. There may be a possibility to use sections of the existing Tung Chung Road as cycle track upon the completion of the improvement works to Tung Chung Road in 2006. E11-29 Cycle track and mountain Roger Houghton (47) The proposed cycle track and bike trail networks at Mui Mui Wo RC (257) mountain bike trails will be further Wo. Larry Feign (348) investigated in the detailed study.

* Please refer to Annex 2 – List of Written Submissions for the details of commenters signed for Standard Letters A, B, C or D.

Annex 4 – E11 p.317 E12. Watersports Centres and Boardwalks in South Lantau

Watersports Centres

Background Watersports centres are proposed at Pui O Beach and Cheung Sha Beach to harness the recreation potential of the beaches in South Lantau.

Key Issues While some commenters welcomed the proposals to have more water recreation facilities for the enjoyment of the general public and to promote local tourism, some were concerned on the possible impacts of the watersports centres on the natural environment and the existing tranquility and attractiveness of the natural landscape. Specifically, they were against motorized watersports.

The Way Forward The design and scope of the proposed watersports centres including the types of watersports to be included will be examined in the future feasibility study. The concerns on the possible traffic impact and environmental impact on the natural beaches and the surrounding areas will be addressed at the detailed study.

Boardwalk

Background Boardwalks at Pui O and Cheung Sha are proposed to enhance the attraction and connectivity along the South Lantau coast.

Key Issues Some of the comments received did not support the proposed boardwalk at South Lantau for reasons that the natural coastlines were more preferable than man-made walkways. Some commenters worried about the possible pollution and environmental impacts on nature arising from the provision of the boardwalk. Others considered the boardwalk unnecessary. On the other hand, there were supporters for the proposed boardwalk for the enjoyment of the general public and to promote local tourism.

The Way Forward Promenades in the form of boardwalks are adopted in other beachfront or waterfront areas, but in view of the divided views received from the public, the proposed boardwalk in South Lantau would be reviewed.

p.318 Annex 4 – E12 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Watersports Centre E12-1 The proposal can attract HK Islands District Noted. local and international Assoc. (321) visitors, and promote local Lantau Island Assoc. culture and economy. of Societies (322) E12-2 The proposal is supported HK Islands District Noted. for the enjoyment of the Assoc. (2) general public Steve Yiu (PCF) A TSG Member (TSG) E12-3 Pui O, Cheung Sha and Lantau Post (90) Noted. Tong Fok are ideal locations HK Canoe Union (519) for watersports like canoeing.

E12-4 With minor construction HK Triathlon Assoc. Noted. The feasibility could be works, Cheung Sha could (127) further investigated. be turned into a suitable venue for international race for triathlon. E12-5 Cheung Sha is an ideal Chow Chiu-wo Noted. location for watersports. (LSDTF) E12-6 The proposed watersports Nicholas Botelho Noted. centres are supported. (153) Prof Chan King-ming (205) Mr. Lai (259) Yau Wai-sun, Res. Rep of Cheung Sha Lower Village (285) Assoc. of Engineering Professionals in Soc. Ltd. (298) Chan Siu-lun (432) Leung Siu-tong, Islands DC Member (436) Islands DC (491) Liberal Party (505) Joint Submission from Hon Tam Yiu-chung et al. (538) E12-7 The watersports activities A TSG Member (TSG) Noted. could help to promote Hong Kong as a family destination to visitors.

Annex 4 – E12 p.319 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E12-8 The proposed watersports Alex Newbigging (57) The watersports centres are centres would affect the John Strickland (60) compatible with the beach natural environment and Lo Wai-lee (111) environment. Relevant impact cause environmental/traffic Paul Anston (342) assessments would be conducted impacts. Tranquility and So Tat-fai (346) in the future feasibility study to attractiveness of the beach Undisclosed (347) ensure that the proposed will also be destroyed. Mientje Torey (355) locations, type and scale are Friends of the Earth suitable for the locality and the HK (385) proposed development would HK Youth Hostels have no adverse impacts on the Assoc. (493) natural landscape and the Class A Children of HK surrounding areas. Christian Services Tai Hang Tung Child Care Ctr (524) Two TPB Members (TPB) E12-9 The noise and pollution Catherine Coroneos See responses in E12-8. created by the proposed (250) watersports centres would Earthcare (282) affect the local residents. E12-10 Pui O and Cheung Sha are Hon Albert Chan The inshore water recreation area not suitable places for Wai-yip (306) within Pui O and Cheung Sha watersports as the users South Lantau Liaison beaches is quite extensive. The would be affected by the Group (360) approximate distance between ferries to and from the coastline of Pui O/Cheung and China. Sha and the navigation channel is about 3,000m.

The waters off Cheung Sha beach are suitable for various motorized watersports activities.

The waters off Pui O Beach are suitable for those watersports with less draft (i.e. the deepness of watersports equipment below water surface) such as windsurfing, multi-hull sailing dinghies when winds blows towards the shore and motorized watersports without propeller such as jet ski. The depth of water at Pui O Beach during low tide is too shallow for most motorized driven vessels except jet skiing because of no propeller. Watersports centre for motorised watersports at Pui O Beach is not p.320 Annex 4 – E12 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses recommended because the distance between the centre and the waterline during low tide is too far apart to facilitate the return of craft to the boat house. In case of emergency, the injured person afloat would need to be carried a long way over sandy beach to where emergency vehicle could reach. E12-11 Pui O and Cheung Sha are Nick Shaw (263) See responses in E12-10. unattractive locations. E12-12 Pui O is an unattractive Chow Chiu-wo See responses in E12-10. location. (LSDTF) E12-13 Cheung Sha, one of the Jo Clark (382) See responses in E12-8. most peaceful of all beaches on Lantau, is definitely not a site for noisy activities like motorized watersports. E12-14 Against the proposals and Lau Tai-yin (451) The objective of the proposed prefer natural setting. watersports centres is to promote the recreation potential and attraction of South Lantau coast. Watersports centres are compatible with the beach environment. The scale, type and location of the proposed facility would be subject to feasibility study to ensure that it would blend in with the beach setting of the locality. E12-15 The proposed development Johnny Wong (24) See responses in E12-14. might bring about negative Ng Wing-choi (308) or detrimental impact on the Mientje Torey (355) surrounding natural Tse Sai-kit (379) environment, e.g. natural shoreline.

E12-16 May destroy the features Paul Aston (342) The design and scope of the that make the beaches proposed watersports centres attractive. including the types of watersports to be included will be examined in the future feasibility study. The proposed facility would be subject to sensitive design to ensure that it would have no adverse visual

Annex 4 – E12 p.321 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses and landscape impacts on the natural beaches. E12-17 All watersports activities Leung Kui-wing (332) See responses in E12-14. should be limited to Larry Feign (348) non-motorized and J Green (406) non-mechanical ones. E12-18 Increased activities along A LBAC Member Enhancement of waterborne the beach may have (LBAC) transport of Lantau could be impacts on existing traffic considered. loads. Additional ferry services to Tong Fuk and Shui Hau should be considered to help diverge the new traffic load. E12-19 Adequate environmental Martin Williams (191) Relevant impact assessments assessments have to be Cheung Man-kuen would be conducted in the future conducted to ensure that (367) feasibility study to ensure that the the proposed development Ulrika Hung (486) proposed development would would not have Cyrus Chan (487) have no adverse impacts on the insurmountable impacts on natural landscape, traffic, the natural environment. environment and the surrounding areas. E12-20 The water quality and Undisclosed (5) The waters off Cheung Sha and beach standard at Cheung Friends of Tai Long Pui O beaches are suitable for Sha and Pui O might not be Wan (209) various watersports activities. suitable for watersports The waters off Pui O Beach are uses. suitable for those watersports with less draft (i.e. the deepness of watersports equipment below water surface) such as windsurfing, multi-hull sailing dinghies when winds blows towards the shore and motorized watersports without propeller such as jet ski.

Assessments would be conducted in the future feasibility study to ensure that the proposed locations are suitable for the proposed watersports centres. E12-21 Adequate transport facilities Daniel Chan (203) The traffic and transport and ancillary facilities Robert Wilson of HK, requirements would be assessed should be provided for the China Rowing as part of the future feasibility proposed watersports Assoc. (PCF) study. centres. Discovery Bay residents (DB)

p.322 Annex 4 – E12 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E12-22 The demand for the Kam Ho (395) The level of demand for watersports centres needs A TPB Member (TPB) watersports facilities would be to be confirmed to avoid 50 Standard Letters B further investigated prior to taking wastage of resources. forward the proposal.

E12-23 There is no need to build Cathy Tsang-Feign The existing or derelict facilities new watersports centre as (358) are not on purpose-designed there are many South Lantau Liaison premises and the locations may derelict/unused watersports Group (360) not be ideal. facilities. There is also an existing small sports centre at Cheung Sha.

Alternative Proposals related to Watersports Centre E12-24 Facilities for watersports HK Islands District About 90 scheduled daily trips of and beachside activities at Assoc. (321) ferries and Inter Islands ferries Silver Mine Bay. Islands DC (491) are using the waters off the Silver Mine Bay Beach. There are often large and small vessels and fireboats entering and leaving the nearby waters. In this connection, participants in watersports activities, especially beginners, at the beach are thus prone to accident. Moreover, the waves generated by the different types of sailing vessels will also cause danger to these participants.

Since the seabed of Silver Mine Bay is relatively shallow, the coastline will be far away from the land when the ride ebbs. Coupled with the fact that the majority of the beach area has been designated as a public bathing beach, i.e. Silver Mine Bay Beach, for swimming by the public, hence, the water area available for watersports activities at the beach is limited.

Silver Mine Bay is located in a relatively narrow inner bay. Popular watersports such as windsurfing and dinghy sailing will be affected due to insufficient wind strength. Therefore, only

Annex 4 – E12 p.323 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses limited type of watersports can be developed. E12-25 Watersports facilities in Mui Robert Wilson of HK, See response in E12-24. Wo. China Rowing Assoc. (PCF) E12-26 Small sailing centre in Larry Feign (348) See responses in E12-24. Silver Mine Bay for sailing dinghies and sailboats not longer than 26 feet. E12-27 Cheung Sha to Tong Fuk Leung Kui-wing (332) The waters off Cheung Sha Beach is more suitable for beach is suitable for various kayaking, windsurfing, watersports activities. sailing and surf-casting fishing. The prevailing weather condition of the waters off is similar to that at Cheung Sha. Apart from shallow waters during ebb tide, there are a number of under water cables underneath the shore of Tong Fuk. In this connection, watersports with less draft such as windsurfing, jet skiing can be considered. E12-28 Beach volleyball training Hon Albert Chan A beach volleyball court is being centre at Cheung Sha Wai-yip (306) constructed in Silver Mine Bay Beach. Beach and is scheduled for completion this year.

On the suggestion of provision of beach volleyball facility in Cheung Sha, consultation with the Volleyball Association of Hong Kong, China and relevant Government departments on the demand and feasibility of such provision is required. E12-29 Canoe touring and canoe HK Canoe Union (519) Canoe touring slaloms in South Lantau. Introduction of canoe touring along the coastline of Lantau Island is technically practicable as long as the activities are conducted at sensible and safe manner.

Canoe slalom Canoe slalom can be carried out either along a fast running stream or man-made winding ditch with p.324 Annex 4 – E12 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses running water. Generally, a course for canoe slalom activity requires a constant supply of water with adjustable volume. The flow of water at the upper and the lower stream should be relatively calm for the launching and the recovery of canoe or kayak respectively.

The area at the upper and the lower stream should be wide enough to accommodate a number of paddlers for warming up before going down-stream and cooling down before going ashore.

A path for the paddlers carrying their canoes or kayaks up-stream on foot along the stream should be available. In addition, the path should facilitate the access of rescuer for those in trouble.

Open space at the upper and the lower stream is required for gathering of paddlers, parking of vehicles, provision of changing.

Based on the above requirement for launching canoe slalom, it is necessary to explore potential locations and assess its feasibility for the development. E12-30 Public parking services for Daniel Chan (203) The proposal should be subject to watersports equipment feasibility assessment together (sailing dinghy, windsurfing, with the watersports centre canoe etc.) to facilitate long proposal. boat trip, e.g. from Sai Kung to Lantau.

Boardwalk E12-31 Support the proposal for the Hon Albert Chan Noted. enjoyment of the general Wai-yip (306) public and to promote HK Islands District tourism in Lantau. Assoc. (2) (321) Lantau Island Assoc. of Societies (322)

Annex 4 – E12 p.325 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Islands DC (491) Ng Kum-chuen, South Lantao RC (PCF) E12-32 Wooden Boardwalk is Lantau Post (90) Noted. romantic and environmental friendly. E12-33 The proposed boardwalk is Johnny Wong (24) Noted. supported. Assoc. of Engineering Professionals in Soc. Ltd. (298) Lee Chi-fung (IDC) Joint Submission from Hon Tam Yiu-chung et al. (538) E12-34 Tranquility, attractiveness Undisclosed (39) Boardwalks are adopted in the and natural scenery of the Alex Newbigging (57) beachfront and waterfront areas. beach would be destroyed. John Strickland (60) In view of the divided views Pollution would thus be Dr Martin Williams received, the boardwalk proposal created. (118) would be reviewed. D J Latter (202) Catherine Coroneos (250) Earthcare (282) Wong Wai-king (302) Paul Anston (342) Undisclosed (347) Mientje Torey (355) Doug Woodring (357) South Lantau Liaison Group (360) Lau Tai-yin (451) HK Christian Services (485) E12-35 The proposed boardwalk Assoc. of Tai O See responses in E12-34. contravenes conservation. Environment & Development (268) E12-36 Boardwalk is unnecessary. Lantau Buffalo Assoc. See responses in E12-34. People usually prefer to (87) walk on sand. Leung Kui-wing (332) Larry Feign (348) Dr Martin Williams (352) TAC (TAC) 50 Standard Letters B E12-37 The water quality at South Friends of Tai Long See responses in E12-34. Lantau may not be good Wan (209) enough to attract large p.326 Annex 4 – E12 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses number of people. E12-38 Boardwalk may not be able Green Lantau Assoc. See responses in E12-34. to enhance the (274) attractiveness of the beaches. E12-39 Boardwalk may ruin natural Ng Wing-choi (308) Assessments would be landscape and cause more So Tat-fai (346) conducted in the future feasibility pollution. study to ensure that the proposed boardwalk would have no adverse impact on the natural beaches and the surrounding environment if the proposal is to be taken forward. E12-40 Will destroy the features Paul Aston (342) See responses in E12-39. (e.g. natural shorelines) that Mientje Torey (355) make the beaches South Lantau Liaison attractive. Once Group (360) destroyed, the natural features will be lost forever. It will go against the idea of keeping everything as natural as possible. E12-41 Should use non-concrete Save Our Shorelines It is intended that wooden materials and treat the (372) boardwalk be provided with South Lantau shores with Gavin Coates (399) sensitive design and matching care. with the natural environment. The design of the proposed boardwalk could be examined in detail. E12-42 Not practical, unlikely that a Save Our Shorelines Boardwalks are provided in other boardwalk can survive (372) beachfront and waterfront areas. because of tidal effects and Gavin Coates (399) storms. Other Proposals related to Boardwalk E12-43 Short boardwalks for getting Leung Kui-wing (332) In view of divided views, the around the headland with boardwalk proposal would be slippery rocks located to the reviewed. west of Lower Cheung Sha and west of Upper Cheung Sha. E12-44 Extend the boardwalk from Heung Yee Kuk NT See responses in E12-43. Pui O to Cheung Sha and (381) Tong Fuk.

Annex 4 – E12 p.327 E13. Eco-Trails and Heritage Trails

Background The Concept Plan has proposed a comprehensive network of eco-trails and heritage trails linking up different points of cultural and ecological interest in the countryside. The proposal will be subject to further studies to confirm the alignment and feasibility.

Key Issues The proposal was generally supported, but some environmental concern groups and individuals raised concerns on potential impact on the natural areas with improved access by the public through the trails network.

The Way Forward With careful planning and management, the improved access to sites of ecological interest and cultural heritage would provide opportunity for the general public and visitors to enjoy and appreciate nature, the scenic areas and the cultural heritage in the countryside.

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E13-1 Proposal are welcome/ Lantau Post (90) Noted. supported/ supported in Ng Wing-choi (308) principle. Leung Siu-tong, Islands DC Member (436) Green Lantau Assoc. (274) Gail Croft (156) Friends of Tai Long Wan (209) E13-2 Full support of the proposal HK Youth Hostels Noted. of comprehensive network Assoc. (493) of heritage trails and MTRCL (453) eco-trails. HK Islands District Assoc. (321) Hiking and other forms of Islands DC (491) walking are healthy activities that will bring substantial benefits and enjoyment for all; it is even more joyful experience to hike on the scenic trails on Lantau and to visit heritage and local attractions en route. E13-3 Proposal supported. The Joint Submission from Noted. linking up of ecological Hon Tam Yiu-chung interests and heritage points et al. (538) could provide valuable education resources to younger generations.

p.328 Annex 4 – E13 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E13-4 Proposals are supported. South Lantau Liaison Noted. There are already plenty of Group (360) trails etc. which are underutilized because of their remoteness and lack of daily necessities. E13-5 The proposals are wrong. So Tat-fai (346) With proper planning and Eco-tour is a wrong thing. management, improving access Ecology is what we want to for the community to appreciate preserve the nature from nature and cultural heritage in human civilization. To the countryside is not incorrect. preserve the nature, either The Concept Plan has proposed we withhold people a comprehensive network of trespassing the area, or eco-trails and heritage trails make the law to prevent it linking up different points of from pollution. cultural and ecological interest in the countryside. The proposal will be subject to further studies to confirm the alignment and feasibility. E13-6 There is no assessment on Ulrika Hung (486) The proposal will be subject to how to reduce the potential Cyrus Chan (487) further studies to confirm the impact on the ecology alignment and feasibility. caused by increased in Minimizing the impact on the visitors along the eco-trails. natural areas and issue on proper management will be assessed. E13-7 Nothing whatsoever is Kadoorie Farm & See responses in E13-6. offered to improve the Botanic Garden environmental sustainability Corp. (449) of Lantau, instead, greater exploitation of country parks and trails for tourism and education, with correspondingly higher human impacts is planned. E13-8 Increasing connectivity WWF HK (501) See responses in E13-6. between different points of cultural heritage and ecological interest in the countryside prior to assessment of the carrying capacity and formulation of comprehensive management plan on the ecologically sensitive areas may result in degradation of the environmental interests.

Annex 4 – E13 p.329 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E13-9 The proposed eco-trails and Wong Fuk-kan, To enhance the recreation heritage trails are all within Islands DC Member potential of Country Parks, the Country Parks which are & Mui Wo RC Concept Plan has proposed a mainly for conservation only Executive Member comprehensive network of and it would be difficult for (334) eco-trails and heritage trails them to promote sustainable linking up different points of development. cultural and ecological interest in the countryside.

Country Parks are designated for the purposes of nature conservation, outdoor recreation, tourism, countryside education and scientific studies. The proposed eco-trails and heritage trails, which are hiking trails linking up those key points of cultural heritage and ecological interest in countryside, provide opportunities for visitors to enjoy and appreciate the countryside. E13-10 We note that all of the Kadoorie Farm & Other than the and proposed eco/heritage trails Botanic Garden other existing hiking trails, a are already existing trails. Corp. (449) comprehensive network of eco-trails and heritage trails linking up Tai Ho, Tung Chung, Tai O etc. have been identified in or around Country Parks. Whilst some sections of the trails are based on the existing hiking/country trails, some would require improvement of existing footpaths and trails. E13-11 The heritage trail proposal is Chan Yuk-ming of See responses in E13-10. not new, it is doubted it this Friends of Tai Long is just for “better packaging” Wan (LRS) of the Concept Plan. E13-12 The proposed eco-trails and Friends of Tai Long The proposed eco-trails and heritage trails are only to Wan (209) heritage trails will comprise connect the existing trails footpaths of different lengths and from Tung Chung to Tai O levels of difficulty for different and Shek Pik to Fan Lau. ages to enjoy hiking according to The trails are too long and their own ability. The alignment are only suitable for strong will be subject to further study. and experienced hikers, but not for family walk.

p.330 Annex 4 – E13 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E13-13 Both local and foreign Chan Shuk-fong, Agreed. visitors should be able to Federation of HK enjoy the tourism facilities Hotel Owners including the eco-trails in (TourS) Lantau such that the facilities could be made popular. E13-14 Other than the proposed Hon Albert Chan Agriculture, Fisheries and trails in the Concept Plan, Wai-yip (306) Conservation Department consideration should be (AFCD) already has a plan to given to extending them to extend the Lantau Trail to Sunny form a round-the-island Bay and would start to explore trails network and to provide the alignment upon completion of the associated facilities for the designation procedures of visitors to enjoy different the Lantau North (Extension) views of Lantau, hence Country Park. improving the attractiveness of Lantau to visitors. The alignment of the eco-trail and heritage trail system of the Concept Plan will be subject to further studies. The suggestion could be further explored. E13-15 If there is a master plan to An AAB Member Agreed. The Concept Plan has develop and connect all the (AAB) proposed eco-trails linking up eco-trails and heritage trails, those key points of ecological temples and villages, it interest and cultural heritage in could capitalize the cultural Lantau. Other points of heritage resources of interests can be considered in Lantau, making it one of future studies to confirm the Hong Kong’s important alignment and feasibility of the cultural heritage landmarks trails system. and a major concept plan for Lantau. Any proposals, including heritage trails, which will help enhance public access to and appreciation of items of cultural heritage are welcome. E13-16 With the completion of the MTRCL (453) Ngong Ping is already the major cable car system, Ngong starting point of many hiking Ping should be the ideal trails leading to North and South location for hikers to access Lantau. In addition, after the the trails in the Lantau South opening of the cable car, there Country Park and hence the will be two new hiking trails network of trails should be starting from Ngong Ping. organized around Ngong Ping accordingly.

Annex 4 – E13 p.331 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E13-17 Tung Chung can serve as a Nicholas Botelho The Concept Plan has proposed starting point for hiking, to (153) eco-trails linking up key points of enjoy the natural coastline interest in Lantau. The and then travel to Ngong suggestion can be considered in Ping; Tung Chung Bay can future studies to confirm the also be a starting point of alignment and feasibility of the monument tours; monument trail system. tours can also be combined with ecological tours. E13-18 Proposed to develop HK Fishermen’s The alignment of the eco-trail heritage trails at Tai O to Assoc. (110) and heritage trail system of the help memorize history of Tai HK Fishermen’s Concept Plan will be subject to O fishing villages, the Assoc., Tai O further studies. The suggestion heritage sites of Fu Shan (虎 Fishermen (Coastal could be further explored. 山古蹟) and Cheung Kwan Fishery) Assoc. & Shek（將軍石古蹟）, etc. Cheung Chau Tai O Shrimp Boat Sports Assoc. (143) Wong Wai-king (302) E13-19 The land within Mui Wo Mui Wo RC (257) See responses in E13-18. which has been resumed by the Government should be used for building, among other things, for heritage trails. E13-20 Propose that the access to Roger Houghton (47) AFCD would study the feasibility the Lantau Trail be from Mui of the new footpath. Wo such that the walker does not need to descend to or walk along the South Lantau Road. E13-21 A trail could be made from Bai Ruige (289) The alignment of the eco-trail the east side of the Tung and heritage trail system of the Chung Rail Line to Penny’s Concept Plan will be subject to Bay and then go along the further studies. The suggestion coast to Discovery Bay. As could be further explored. there is a mountain bike/hiking trail from Discovery Bay to Mui Wo, this would then further enhance the access for mountain bikes/ cyclists/ hikers, further promoting the ideal of a healthy, green lifestyle.

p.332 Annex 4 – E13 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E13-22 Suggest to extend the Discovery Bay Discovery Bay is under private Country Park to Discovery residents (DB) ownership and it will be subject Bay and to upgrade existing to the developer’s initiatives to paths in Discovery Bay improve the existing trails within which are popular for hikers the private lot. to improve landscaping. E13-23 Heritage trails seems a good Dr Martin Williams See responses in E13-18. idea for Mui Wo. (352) E13-24 Lantau has many natural Ho Loy of Lantau Post See responses in E13-18. trails which can be linked up (LSDTF) with some outdoor camps. For campsites, AFCD would We can make use of the review their use from time to time Lantau natural resources and provide new sites at suitable and encourage more locations if necessary. outdoor education activities. E13-25 Eco and heritage spots Leung Siu-tong, Entrances of hiking trails are should be connected Islands DC Member usually located along public together and access should (436) roads or near bus stops to be improved. facilitate accessibility. The proposed eco-trails and heritage trails will be footpaths of different lengths and levels of difficulty for different ages to enjoy hiking according to their own ability. Design of Trails E13-26 Don’t want any cement on Michael Maddess (93) AFCD will continue to improve all trails which would destroy Undisclosed (151) designated and popular trails in the beautiful natural J Green (406) Country Parks, and review path/trail. signage along trails from time to time to ensure that all trails are in good condition for visitors to enjoy hiking. The width of footpath is generally limited to 1.5m covered mainly with soils or stones. Concrete would only be used in seriously eroded footpaths. The intention is to make the footpaths compatible to the surrounding natural environment. AFCD has no plan to widen footpaths and resurface them with concrete. To preserve the natural environment, AFCD would continue to avoid indiscriminate use of concrete in paving footpaths.

Annex 4 – E13 p.333 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E13-27 Should refrain from Swire Properties Ltd. See responses in E13-26. “sanitizing” the many natural (186) paths and trails which give so much enjoyment to Hong Kong residents and resist the temptation to concrete paths and install unnecessary and unsightly hand rails. E13-28 Agree that some of the trails Kam Ho (395) See responses in E13-26. need to be improved and better marked, but would hate to see them covered with concrete and stairs which has been a recent trend and not liked by many more serious hikers. The beauty and distinctiveness of Lantau is its raw natural beauty. E13-29 Trails and walks should be HK Democratic See responses in E13-26. sensitively designed so that Foundation (442) they do not themselves adversely impact the landscape. E13-30 The proposal of building Green Lantau Assoc. See responses in E13-26. more trails of possibly (274) concrete type uniformly fails to recognize what makes rural Lantau special; trails should remain as natural as possible, steps constructed (if necessary) using natural stone and without cement, the provision of railings and safety chains minimized. E13-31 The design of the trails MTRCL (453) Subject to further study, the should allow hikers of proposed eco-trails and heritage different levels the choice of trails will be footpaths of different the length of journey, level of lengths and levels of difficulty for difficulties, etc. different ages to enjoy hiking according to their own ability. E13-32 Should develop trails which Leung Siu-tong, The proposed eco-trails and are suitable for family walks Islands DC Member heritage trails will be footpaths of together with venues for (436) different lengths for different large-scale outing functions. ages to enjoy hiking according to their own ability.

p.334 Annex 4 – E13 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses The suggestion could be further explored in future studies to confirm the alignment of the trails. E13-33 Paved trail are needed not Stephanie Liu The proposed eco-trails and just for disabled wheelchair Ngar-ling (280) heritage trails will be footpaths of but for baby strollers. different lengths for different ages to enjoy hiking according to their own ability. However, due to rugged terrain in countryside, the suggestion may not be possible. E13-34 The Government should Class A Children of HK AFCD will continue to improve all properly repair and maintain Christian Services designated and popular trails in the eco-trails and heritage Tai Hang Tung Child Country Parks, and review trails in Lantau. Care Ctr (524) signage along trails from time to time to ensure that all trails are in good condition for visitors to enjoy hiking. E13-35 The existing hiking trails are Tai O Hip Ching AFCD will continue to improve all not safe and associated Assoc. (71) designated and popular trails in facilities not up to standard; Country Parks, and review the route which are more signage along trails from time to gentle along the scenic time to ensure that all trails are in coastal areas should be good condition for visitors to improved and upgraded to enjoy hiking. The width of 1.5m to 2m wide trails and footpath is generally limited to provided with supporting 1.5m covered mainly with soils or facilities such as police and stones. Concrete would only be fire posts. used in seriously eroded footpaths. The intention is to made the footpaths compatible to the surrounding natural environment. AFCD has no plan to widen footpaths and resurface them with concrete. As regards the safety issue, AFCD is working with relevant departments to explore the feasibility of installing more emergency help lines in remote areas and Office of the Telecommunications Authority is negotiating with mobile phone service providers to improve mobile coverage in Country Parks.

Annex 4 – E13 p.335 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E13-36 The hiking trails should be Tai O Residents’ See responses in E13-35. maintained and safety Rights Concern standard improved. Group (380)

E13-37 The path from Tung Chung Ruy Barretto S C The alignment of the eco-trail to Tai O and on to Shek Pik (448) and heritage trail system of the should be wild and free from Concept Plan will be subject to visual pollution and be further studies. The suggestion conserved as one of the could be further explored. great walks of Hong Kong. E13-38 The hiking trails should be Lui Chi-man & Ho In considering opening hiking separated from the cycle Kwok-on (52) trails for mountain bikes, AFCD tracks to make the trails will take into consideration such safer for hikers. factors as the potential risk to bikers and hikers, the possible environmental impact and planned recreational use of the area. AFCD will also conduct site survey and consult park users. To control mountain bike activity, mountain bikers are only allowed to use designated mountain bike trails on condition that they hold a permit issued by AFCD. As regards the safety matter, AFCD would provide code of practice for mountain bikers to follow. Suitable signs are also erected to alert other path users. E13-39 The Concept Plan fails to Undisclosed (347) AFCD will continue to provide consider hiking trails new trails and improve existing through the Country Parks, trails in country parks for visitors either by their improvement to enjoy hiking. and expansion or by the provision of new trails. One simple improvement would be the grade separation of the popular Lantau Trail from Tung Chung Road at Pak Kung Au. Potential impacts of infrastructure developments in North Lantau on eco-trails and heritage trails E13-40 The proposed coastal Ruy Barretto S C The environmental concerns, eco-trails or heritage trails (448) including visual and landscape from Tung Chung to Tai O impacts, arising from proposed p.336 Annex 4 – E13 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses should be a walk through infrastructure in North Lantau, beautiful coastal area and will be addressed in the relevant countryside, as it exists now, feasibility studies including the not a noisy dirty trudge Environmental Impact though houses and massive Assessment (EIA). container lorry roads going to the new bridge and container port. E13-41 The North Lantau Highway Martin Williams (191) See responses in E13-40. Connection is located such that it would conflict with the existing footpath and proposed eco-trail. The views to the sea from this path are beautiful and could be very badly spoiled by the construction of a bridge. E13-42 It is noted that the Concept Kadoorie Farm & See responses in E13-40. Plan has identified the Botanic Garden coastal path between Tung Corp. (449) Chung and Tai O as potential eco/heritage trails, part of this area is also marked as a potential Country Park Extension. But please inform how the proposed CT 10 and the footprint for the proposed HZMB would impact on these trails. E13-43 To be compatible with the Ruy Barretto S C Some sections of the North West walking trail and recreation (448) Lantau coast have been covered intention, the North West by the Lantau North Country Lantau Coast should be a Park and the proposed Lantau Coastal Protection Area and North (Extension) Country Parks. an extension of the Country Park; the container terminal and HZMB proposals may cause noise and air pollution impacts on the high quality landscape and country park which is the current route of the proposed eco-trail or heritage trail.

Annex 4 – E13 p.337 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E13-44 The centre of Lantau Undisclosed (347) See responses in E13-40. includes hiking trails which gain much of their value from the “wilderness”. Such wilderness will be destroyed by the proposed developments in North Lantau. Alternative Proposals E13-45 Proposed to develop a Hon Albert Chan The suggestion of extending the Round-Lantau hiking trail Wai-yip (306) hiking trail network would be which starts from and end at investigated upon the Tung Chung, northward to designation of the proposed Kap Shui Mun and Lantau North (Extension) southward to Fan Lau. Country Park. At present, there are a number of hiking trails established within the Lantau North and South Country Parks.

The existing Lantau trail together with the eco-trails and heritage trails proposed in the Concept Plan covers most part of Lantau, except North East Lantau.

Opportunities will be taken to extend the trail network, including North East Lantau, when finalizing the Concept Plan. E13-46 To connect Fa Peng Teng, Chan Siu-lun (432) The suggestion can be Tso Wan, Sam Chuen, Yi considered in future studies. Chuen and Lantau Link Toll Plaza. E13-47 Proposed ecological tour H Lee (160) The Concept Plan has proposed and hiking starting from Dr C Y Tang (167) eco-trails and heritage trails Tung Chung, along the Dr C Y Tang (168) linking up key points with natural coastlines to San ecological and heritage interest Tau, Sha Lo Wan, Tai O and in Lantau. The suggestion can Ngong Ping. be considered together with the proposal of eco-trails and heritage trails in the future studies to confirm their feasibility and implementation aspects.

This trail has been proposed in the Concept Plan as eco-trail and heritage trails.

p.338 Annex 4 – E13 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Other Proposals E13-48 In addition to building 13 Senior Members of Noted. eco-trails and heritage trails, Pok Oi Chan Shi the heritage spots and Sau Memorial scenic spots should be Social Service Ctr upgraded/improved for (146) visitors to enjoy the various spots. E13-49 Proposed hiking and other Undisclosed (16) Such hiking and adventure outdoor adventure activities activities and competitions can which involves low be permitted to be held in country investment but high returns. parks. E13-50 Leisure walk for all ages. Leung Siu-tong, The existing hiking trails are Islands DC Member usually located along public (436) roads or near bus stops to facilitate accessibility. The proposed eco-trails and heritage trails will be footpaths of different lengths for different ages to enjoy hiking according to their own ability.

The existing Lantau trail together with the eco-trails and heritage trails proposed in the Concept Plan cover trails of various levels of difficulties. They are suitable for walking for all ages. E13-51 It is intended to organize HK Youth Hostels The proposals could be taken by eco-trail tour for local and Assoc. (493) private initiatives or community overseas travellers and at initiatives. the same time introduce to them local culture and heritage which are unique in Lantau.

Training programme can be designed to train some young or unemployed middle-age groups who have interest to lead eco-trail tours. Through these tours, tourists learn to respect different species of plants, insects, birds and appreciate the fragile and impermanent nature of our environment.

Annex 4 – E13 p.339 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses To develop an interest in the local culture and heritage, some eco-trail tours can include visit to those local residents who are happy to share their experiences of how to survive the good and bad old days and some local folklores. E13-52 Government may assist Nicholas Botelho AFCD will continue to provide guides to run hikes around (153) interpretive services on sites, Lantau and provide all and education materials through necessary services. publications and AFCD webpages to help visitors enjoy and appreciate the countryside. Implementation E13-53 The Government should Hon Albert Chan Noted. The proposed eco-trails expedite action in Wai-yip (306) and heritage trails are conceptual implementing the eco-trails in nature, requiring detailed and heritage trails proposals studies to confirm the feasibility in the Concept Plan to and implementation aspects. enhance recreation and cultural facilities in Lantau.

p.340 Annex 4 – E13 E14. High-quality Camping Sites

Background The countryside of Lantau is renowned for its natural landscape, beautiful beaches at Mui Wo, Pui O, Cheung Sha and Tong Fuk, unspoilt coastline and wooded headland. The unique scenery offers great opportunities for camping activities. In view of the high conservation and scenic value of the areas, the camping grounds should be environmentally sustainable, and the nature and scale of such camping grounds should be in harmony with the natural setting.

Modern camp grounds are located at flat land near public roads within or close to country parks, either on virgin land or at existing camping facilities with upgrading works. Overseas experiences indicate that a large site area would be necessary to achieve efficiency in the camp ground operation.

Key Issues The proposal was generally supported as it provided additional camping facilities for family camping. Alternative proposals and alternative sites were also proposed in the comments. They will be assessed in the detailed study for the proposal if it is taken forward.

The Way Forward In the Concept Plan, three sites for high-quality camping and one site for tent camping have been identified based on the above criteria. The feasibility of this proposal will be subject to further study, including market demand analysis, nature and scale, site selection, infrastructure and utilities requirements, traffic and environmental impacts, etc. Private initiatives in taking this proposal forward are possible. Consultation with the Country and Marine Parks Board is necessary if the proposed sites are within country parks.

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses The need for high-quality camping sites E14-1 The proposal of reserving Lantau Post (90) Noted. sites for modern H Lee (160) high-quality camping is Dr C Y Tang (167) supported. HK Astronomical Soc. (333) HK Youth Hostels Assoc. (493) Friends of Tai Long Wan (209) Hon Albert Chan Wai-yip (306) Wong Fuk-kan, Islands DC Member & Mui Wo RC Executive Member (334) E14-2 The provision of Leung Siu-tong, The possible locations for modern high-quality family camping Islands DC Member high-quality camping identified in sites are welcome as they (436) the Concept Plan are all close to

Annex 4 – E14 p.341 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses offer alternative camping main roads and hence easily choices to people of accessible. As the recreation different age groups and proposals are of a modest scale, increase the attractiveness the traffic requirements are not of the country parks. expected to be significant. However, improvement to the accessibility of Lantau is The improvement works of Tung a pre-requisite to optimize Chung Road, which are the utilization of these scheduled to be completed in facilities. 2006, will improve the accessibility to central and southern parts of Lantau.

Sufficient supporting facilities would be provided where necessary in the Lantau Country Parks E14-3 Accessibility to the country Islands DC (491) See responses in E14-2. park should be improved and provision of recreation facilities should be strengthened for those camping grounds with relatively flat topography to facilitate country park users and campers. E14-4 We do not oppose the idea Green Lantau Assoc. The proposed facilities are in principle. However, as (274) different from the youth hostels there are existing YHA and wild camp facilities. The hostels at Mong Tung Wan high-quality camping proposal is and Ngong Ping which are still at the conceptual stage. under-utilized, the need for Further study on the feasibility of additional similar facilities this proposal is needed. As are questionable. suggested in the Concept Plan, one of the options open to this proposal is to upgrade the existing campgrounds at suitable locations in South Lantau. This option will be taken forward for investigation in the further studies. E14-5 Supports the suggestion but South Lantau Liaison See responses in E14-4. would like to point out that Group (360) there are already plenty of trails, camping, BBQ and picnic sites which are underutilized and left empty most of the week.

p.342 Annex 4 – E14 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E14-6 Existing tourist camps and Larry Feign (348) See responses in E14-4. recreation facilities are either underutilized or abandoned. Consideration should be given to revitalizing these existing facilities rather than pouring more concrete to build new facilities in other locations. E14-7 The proposal is not So Tat-fai (346) The high-quality camping supported. Most of the proposal is intended to broaden nature lovers do not mind the choice for campers of the place simple. The different groups. It is at the construction of high quality conceptual stage. Further camping sites in Lantau studies on the feasibility of this means allowing proposal are needed, including non-nature-lovers to nature and scale, site selection, destroy the whole Lantau. infrastructure requirements, traffic and environmental impacts, etc. We will be cautious in taking this proposal forward to make sure that the campgrounds would be environmentally sustainable and compatible with the rural character of the area. E14-8 This proposal would Paul Aston (342) See responses in E14-7. compromise the rustic charm of existing Country Park Campsites. E14-9 The Kwun Yam Shan site Green Lantau Assoc. See responses in E14-7. would appear to (274) compromise an outstanding natural vista. Alternative Proposals E14-10 Government should fully Hon Albert Chan Fan Lau is situated in remote and utilise the potential of Fan Wai-yip (306) tranquil part of Lantau without Lau to attract tourist. vehicular access. Any Small roads and development in this area should environmental friendly be well justified and well planned holiday camps should be and subject to environmental constructed to attract acceptability in order to preserve patronage by nature-lovers. the natural state of the area. It is envisaged that due to mountainous terrain of the Fan Lau area, constructing connecting roads would cause adverse ecological and landscape impacts

Annex 4 – E14 p.343 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses to country parks, which is undesirable from nature conservation points of view. There are already camp sites provided in the vicinity of the area. E14-11 Government can consider Hon Albert Chan Noted. The high-quality camping developing holiday camp or Wai-yip (306) proposal is at the conceptual spa treatment centre at the stage. Further studies on the beautiful Lo Kei Wan. feasibility of this proposal are still Consideration should be needed. We will be cautious in given to building the camp taking this proposal forward to by recycled materials and to make sure that the campgrounds use solar energy to operate. would be environmentally Design of these camps sustainable and compatible with should avoid creating the rural character of the area. adverse impact on the Suggestion on the construction environment and ecology of materials and design of the the area. camps would be further explored at the design stage.

There is an existing camp site in Lo Kei Wan. Lo Kei Wan is situated in remote and tranquil part of Lantau. Any future development in this area should be well justified and well planned and subject to environmental acceptability in order to preserve the natural state of the area. E14-12 To provide different types of HK Christian Services There are already camp sites to camping sites in the country (485) provide wild camping experience parks for people of different for visitors in Lantau Country age groups. For instance, Parks. The Concept Plan adventure camping ground proposes that high quality for the youth or recreation camping sites could also be hostels for the families. considered in the Country Park. However, construction The design is intended to be design which is sensitive to the country park incompatible with the setting. natural environment nor too modernised should be avoided. Reference could be made to those overseas low-rise cottage houses which are built with raw materials conducive to the natural environment.

p.344 Annex 4 – E14 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E14-13 Kwun Yam Shan should be Chan Siu-lun (432) Noted. The details of this reserved for tent camping proposal are still subject to further and Ngong Ping (e.g. east study, e.g. site selection, of Muk Yue Shan) would be provision of infrastructure and an ideal place for utilities, traffic and environmental high-quality camping impacts, etc. instead. Ngong Ping is relatively remote for modern family camping purpose. Any new facilities also have to be complementary to the predominantly Buddhist setting of the area. E14-14 Suggest to develop a few H Lee (160) Noted. The details of the more camping sites. Dr C Y Tang (167) high-quality camping site proposal are subject to further study, e.g. site selection, provision of infrastructure and utilities, traffic and environmental impacts, etc. Alternative sites could be considered. E14-15 The location proposed for Chan Siu-lun (432) See responses in E14-14. resort facilities at Chi Ma Wan should be reserved for modernised campgrounds with supporting facilities for BBQ, swimming and non-motorized watersports. E14-16 Provide camping grounds Kan Kin-yuen (246) See responses in E14-14. with barbecue spots and abundant free parking spaces at beaches of Cheung Sha, Pui O and Tong Fuk to attract tourists coming by car. This will help boost people’s spending power and increase employment opportunities. E14-17 Consider merging with Samuel Chan (208) See responses in E14-14. other entertainment/camp sites to provide cycle hostels/camping sites.

Annex 4 – E14 p.345 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Other Suggestions E14-18 Camp grounds with artificial Stephanie Liu The nature and scale of the lakes and barbeque stove. Ngar-ling (206) camping grounds should be compatible with the natural environment. The proposal will be considered when the camping grounds proposals proceed. The cost effectiveness of the construction of an artificial lake should be critically considered. E14-19 Development of Tung Ng Yum-kin of HK The Government would review Chung New Town would Playground Assoc. the remaining development of the affect the camp site near (LRS) new town under the planned Hau Wong Temple. A feasibility study. The existing reprovisioning site possibly camp site in Tung Chung would in Tai O should be provided. not be affected in the near future and the Playground Association could follow up on the reprovisioning requirement with concerned department in due course. E14-20 Camping experience for Ng Yum-kin of HK Camping is quite welcome by the younger generations in Playground Assoc. schools and more camp sites Hong Kong is important and (LRS) could be identified if the proposal suggests that camping be is supported by the public. included as part of the school curriculum. E14-21 Their camp site has Ng Yum-kin of HK More camp sites could be attracted quite a lot of Playground Assoc. identified is the proposal is foreign visitors to Lantau (LRS) supported by the public. and there is market demand for “Bed and Breakfast” (B&B) type accommodations. Implementation E14-22 The Government should Hon Albert Chan Noted. The details of this implement the high-quality Wai-yip (306) proposal are still subject to further camping proposal without study, including site selection, delay. provision of infrastructure and utilities, traffic and environmental impacts, etc. The Government will consult the public when more details are available.

p.346 Annex 4 – E14 E15. Lantau North (Extension) Country Park

Background Since the designation of Lantau Country Parks in 1978, the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) has been providing various types of recreation facilities for public enjoyment. These facilities include recreation grounds such as BBQ sites, picnic sites and camp sites, and way-marked hiking trails such as Lantau Trail, country trails, tree walk and mountain bike trails. AFCD has been carrying out annual large-scale tree planting to enhance landscape and ecological value of country parks. The number of visitors to country parks exceeds 1.35 millions every year since 2001. This reflects that the naturalness and pristine landscape of Lantau Country Parks are very attractive to the public.

The proposal to designate the Lantau North (Extension) Country Park was first initiated in the context of the Territorial Development Strategy Review (TDSR) in February 1993. The proposed country park extension covers an area of approximately 2,360 ha that run to the north, north east and east of the existing Lantau North Country Park. The area is suitable to be designated as a country park in terms of its conservation value, landscape amenity and recreation potential, for the following reasons:

(a) the proposed area covers large areas of secondary woodlands, shrub land, grassland and fresh water habitats. It contains high biological diversity which include 76 ha of montane shrub forests, over 200 species of native and protected indigenous plans and vast area of well-developed upland forests; (b) the hilly landscape in the proposed area with upland valleys provide highly scenic backdrop for the urban area on Lantau Island; and (c) the proposed area has the potential for a variety of recreation sites such as hiking trails, picnic sites, footpaths for family walk, and other suitable education facilities. The upland areas also provide scenic spots for viewing the airport to the north, rural landscape to the south and wilderness among the mountainous areas and upland valleys.

The delineation of the country park boundary has taken account of various factors, e.g. conservation values, land ownership and existing/planned developments, etc. and the views of various interested bodies, including the Islands District Council, Rural Committees, the village representatives concerned, various environmental concern groups and the Advisory Council on the Environment. The draft map of the proposed Lantau North (Extension) Country Park was gazetted in 2001 for public inspection under the Country Parks Ordinance. The proposed country park extension is not a compensation measure for the airport nor the Concept Plan. The considerations for designating a country park are conservation value, landscape amenity and recreation potential. The country park extension is taken as a given parameter in all the planning studies, including the Hong Kong 2030 : Planning Vision and Strategy (HK 2030 Study), TDSR and South West New Territories Recommended Development Strategy (SWNT RDS) etc. The implementation of the country park extension is amongst the proposals of the Concept Plan to achieve the conservation objectives for Lantau.

Key Issues Most of the comments supported the country park extension. Many urged that it should be implemented without conditions or further delay. Some proposed further enlargements of the country park extension, such as to Discovery Bay and Tung Chung Valley. However, as the suggested areas are mainly under private ownership, the country park extension has been drawn to exclude all private land. Although Tung Chung Valley will be included in the Tung Chung new town, previous studies of the new town development has proposed green belt or countryside

Annex 4 – E15 p.347 conservation area to serve as buffer between urban development in the new town and the country park.

The Way Forward Taking into account comments received on the Concept Plan, the Government will consider the appropriate implementation timetable for the designation proposal.

No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses General E15-1 The country park extension Conservancy Assoc. Noted. The Government will is supported. It should be (444) consider the appropriate implemented without Joint Statement on implementation timetable for the conditions or further delay. Sustainable designation of the Lantau North Development for (Extension) Country Park. Lantau (541) Green Power (3) John Strickland (60) Living Islands Movement (42) (378) Paul Aston (342) Raymond Ip Wai-man (75) Undisclosed (347) Save Our Shorelines (372) Gavin Coates (399) WWF HK (501) Leung Siu-tong, Islands DC Member (436) Hon Albert Chan Wai-yip (306) Prof Chan King-ming (205) Johnny Wong (24) A CMPM Member (CMPB) Clive Noffke of GLA (ECG) A TPB Member (TPB) E15-2 The Country Park extension HK Discovery (227) The country park extension was first proposed in 1999 as Green Lantau Assoc. proposal arose from the TDSR in compensation for the Chek (65) (274) 1993. It is not a compensation Lap Kok airport. It should Conservancy Assoc. measure for the Hong Kong not be used as a new (318) (444) International Airport nor the new compensatory measure to Joint Statement on development proposals of the offset the new development Sustainable Concept Plan. The draft map of proposals. This Park Development for the proposed Lantau North p.348 Annex 4 – E15 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses should be a given no matter Lantau (541) (Extension) Country Park was whether there is a Concept Kadoorie Farm & gazetted in 2001 for public Plan for Lantau. Botanic Garden inspection under the Country Corp. (449) Parks Ordinance. P F Lih et al. (384) Raymond Chan (353) The implementation of the Ruy Barretto S C country park extension is (448) amongst the proposals of the Undisclosed (373) Concept Plan to achieve the HK Democratic conservation objectives for Foundation (442) Lantau. The Government will Betty Ho of CA (PCF) consider the implementation Clive Noffke of GLA timetable for the designation (PCF) proposal. 50 Standard Letters B E15-3 It is doubtful whether the Ho Kwan-chung & Ma See responses in E15-2. proposed country park Pui-tak (100) extension can be treated as a compensation measure to the economic developments proposed in the Concept Plan as most of the area covered by the extension are steep hills which are not easily accessible. E15-4 There is strong reservation HK Islands District To clarify, the existing country to the extension of country Assoc. (2) parks occupy about 50% of park. AFCD has not been Lantau area, whereas, with the making full use of the country park extension, the total existing country parks, which country park area will occupy occupy about 70% of Lantau about 70% of Lantau area. area, for eco-tourism and nature conservation The planning vision of the purposes. If Country Parks Concept Plan is to promote are proposed to be sustainable development by extended, about 90% of the balancing development and island area will then be conservation needs. It is not reserved for countryside, envisaged that the designation of resulting in an the country park extension would un-coordinated planning. adversely affect the planning for Lantau. Extent of the Country Park E15-5 In drawing up the proposed Li Fook-chu & Li Lease entitlements are respected extension of the country park Fook-tang (387) as far as possible in demarcating boundary, the Government Hon Cheung the boundaries of country park, in must take proper steps to Hok-ming (LegCo) particular lots with rights for the consult the private erection of buildings. The individuals with land holding boundary of the proposed Lantau

Annex 4 – E15 p.349 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses interests in the area, North (Extension) Country Park especially those with building was drawn to exclude all private lot interest. land, among others. E15-6 The Country Park should Discovery Bay Discovery Bay is under private extend to Discovery Bay. residents (DB) ownership. The natural slopes in the area had already been designated as “Conservation Area” on the Discovery Bay Outline Zoning Plan (OZP) with the planning intention to preserve its natural environment. E15-7 The Country Parks should Ruy Barretto S C The delineation of the country extend all the way to the (448) park boundary will take account coast wherever possible. of various factors, such as This will preserve the public’s conservation values, lease free access between hill and entitlement and existing/planned coast, the remarkable scenic developments, etc. Some parts quality and integrity of this of the Lantau coastline are area. occupied by existing developments and some are private land. As such, those coastlines falling within the above categories are not appropriate for inclusion into the country park extension. E15-8 Originally part of the coast Ruy Barretto S C The portion of coastal area at Hau between Tung Chung and (448) Hok Wan was excised from the Sham Wat was promised for proposed country park extension a potential extension of boundary in response to the Lantau North Country Park. suggestions of the Lantau Rural Why was the potential Committees. The Country and extension of the Country Marine Parks Board was Park to the coast near Sham consulted and agreed to the draft Wat cancelled? The map gazetted in 2001. background to the changes is omitted from the Concept Plan. E15-9 The major ecologically rich Ruy Barretto S C The delineation of the country valley leading into the (448) park boundary has taken into Country Park below Sunset account of various factors, such Peak should be part of the as conservation values, lease Country Park Extension. entitlement and existing/planned developments, etc. Some parts of the valleys in Tung Chung are occupied by existing developments and some are private land. As such, these valleys are not appropriate for p.350 Annex 4 – E15 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses inclusion into the country park.

Nevertheless, they will be included within the new town boundary and there will be adequate buffer between the development areas and the country park and other ecologically sensitive areas in designing the new town. A feasibility study for the remaining development in Tung Chung will be conducted under which the detailed planning of the new town will be carefully conducted. E15-10 A 100m buffer separation A TPB Member (TPB) Previous studies for the new town should be maintained development proposed a buffer between the country park area between the urban extension and Tung Chung development in new town and the New Town. proposed country park extension. The buffer areas are proposed to be designated as green belt/conservation area as appropriate. The extent of the buffer area will be further investigated in the future feasibility study of remaining development in Tung Chung, having regard to the topography and other relevant factors. Proposals for Country Parks E15-11 The Government should MTRCL (453) The eco-tour centre proposed in consider building a country the Concept Plan may serve the park centre at Ngong Ping purpose of a country park centre. which, if built, will be the first Nevertheless, the country park country park centre on centre proposal, if pursued, Lantau Island and will serve should require detailed studies to as the centre of learning of confirm the feasibility and the natural landscape, local implementation aspects of the environment and proposal, including funding. eco-system. E15-12 Extend Lantau South HK Astronomical Soc. We support the preservation of Country Park as a (333) the night sky in Lantau, in Designated Dark Sky particular country parks. Conservation Area (星空保育 區) so as to better preserve AFCD plans to liaise with Hong the last natural beauty of the Kong Astronomical Society to night sky, with all its celestial explore suitable sites for

Annex 4 – E15 p.351 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses wonders, found only in the installation of astronomy/ southern part of Lantau. constellation signboards and Dark Sky Conservation Area provision of relevant supportive shall be protected under facilities for the public to enjoy statutory town plans, outdoor star-gazing activities. lighting ordinances and community standards so that compatible stargazing and other astronomy-based recreational activities may be promoted. E15-13 University or Government Catherine Coroneos The proposal should require could run Marine Biology (250) detailed studies to confirm the Research Centres at South feasibility and implementation Lantau coastal areas or aspects. It is possible to Country Parks for the incorporate the suggestion into purpose of sustainable the proposed eco-tour centre, research or education subject to further study. As the centres. Nocturnal Centres Concept Plan has proposed an could be set up in the eco-tour centre, there is no need Country Parks for students to to duplicate the resources. gain insights into nocturnal fauna/floral activities. E15-14 The country parks in Lantau HK Islands District The country park in Lantau can comprise mainly hills and Assoc. (321) be accessed through Tung Chung uplands, and are not Leung Siu-tong, Road, South Lantau Road, Keung accessible by roads. It is Islands DC Member Shan Road, etc. AFCD will hoped that the road network (436) continue to explore opportunities could be improved to Islands DC (491) to provide more recreation improve the accessibility. Joint Submission from facilities in Lantau Country Parks. The pre-requisite to Hon Tam maximize the recreation Yiu-chung et al. potential of country parks is (538) to improve the road network in Tung Chung. More recreation facilities should also be provided at flat lands within the country parks to enhance the recreation potential. E15-15 The two proposed resort A LBAC/PSC Member Resort development within sites were too small. Areas (LBAC/PSC) Country Parks may contradict the within the Country Park conservation intention of the might be included for resort Country Parks and the proposals development. will have to be carefully assessed. E15-16 It is understood that the DAB-Islands Office To enhance the recreation areas within the boundary of Branch (429) potential of country parks, the p.352 Annex 4 – E15 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses the country park extension Concept Plan has identified are excluded from urban several sustainable education development. To and recreational uses including compensate the eco-trails, heritage trails, high development opportunities quality camping sites, mountain forgone for this restriction, bike trail network. the Government should make best use of the natural resources offered by the park.

Management of Country Parks E15-17 In addition to maximizing the Lee Hysan Hall Since the designation of Lantau recreation potential of and Student’s Assoc., Country Parks in 1978, AFCD has extending the country parks, HKUSU (314) been carrying out annual the Government should also Kadoorie Farm & large-scale tree planting to enhance the conservation Botanic Garden enhance landscape and values of the existing country Corp. (449) ecological value of country parks. parks, e.g. increase the Johnny Wong (24) This planting exercise will planting coverage from the continue. current 10% to 40%. This measure could also compensate the loss of ecological habitats caused by the new development proposals. E15-18 ‘Raising Hung Ming Lantern’ Lantau Post (90) Lighting of fire balloon and Hung increases the intensity to the Ming Lantern is prohibited in the regular hill fires which burn countryside and it is an act that off hundreds and hundreds contravenes the Forests and of the trees planted in the Countryside Ordinance, Cap 96. country parks every year. AFCD has publicized through mass media to alert the public the possible damage of such activity to natural environment and private properties. E15-19 Conserve the primitive Wong Fuk-kan, The Chi Ma Wan forest has been natural ecology of Chi Ma Islands DC Member included in Lantau South Country Wan forest as a primitive & Mui Wo RC Park under AFCD’s management forest. Executive Member and protected by a country park (334) zoning under the relevant town plans.

Implementation E15-20 Extension of the Lantau Business & It is not envisaged that the Country Parks will reduce Professionals designation of the country park the possible development Federation of HK extension would adversely affect areas. Great care must be (140) the planning for Lantau. taken with extending the South Lantau Liaison

Annex 4 – E15 p.353 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses country parks so that the Group (360) extension does not frustrate Chau Chuen-heung, future development needs. Vice-Chairman of Delaying the extension IDC (IDC) would be preferable until all Amy Yung needs have been properly Wing-sheung evaluated. (ACRC)

E15-21 The implementation of the CMPB (539) The Government will consider the themes B, C and D should implementation timetable, taking not necessarily be linked up into account, among others, the with theme A. It is comments received on the considered that the nature Concept Plan. conservation proposals such as designations of the proposed Lantau North (Extension) Country Park and a marine park in South West Lantau should be implemented as soon as possible. E15-22 The Country and Marine CMPB (539) The term “proposed country park” Parks Board had endorsed was used because the the proposed designation of procedures to designate the the Lantau North (Extension) Lantau North (Extension) Country Country Park in May 2001. Park have yet been completed. Despite the endorsement of The Concept Plan recommends the Board on these proposed that the proposed country park designation, the Government should be designated. still regarded the land as “proposed country park” and The Government will consider the there is no progress in the implementation timetable for the designation since then. designation of the Lantau North (Extension) Country Park. The Government had no intention to revise the boundaries of the Lantau North (Extension) Country Park. Members were of the view that designation of these protected areas would not affect development of infrastructures under the Concept Plan and should be completed as soon as possible. Sufficient resources should be allocated to AFCD for the management and p.354 Annex 4 – E15 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses conservation of the area which includes ecologically important sites. E15-23 A concrete implementation A TPB Member (TPB) See responses in E15-22. plan for the country park ACE (ACE) extension would be Chau Chuen-heung, necessary. Sufficient Vice-Chairman of resources should be IDC (IDC) allocated for the country park designation. E15-24 The ExCo has never Frontier (511) The proposed country park approved the designation of extension is neither a the Lantau North (Extension) compensation measure nor a Country Park since the bargaining chip for development Country and Marine Parks proposals in the Concept Plan. Board endorsed the plan in The Government is considering 2001. After four years, the the implementation timetable for proposal is now re-activated the designation of the Lantau in the Concept Plan, North (Extension) Country Park. reinforcing some allegations that the Government intends to use the country park extension and the marine park proposals as sources of bargaining power in achieving the development proposals of the Concept Plan. E15-25 The resources required to Kadoorie Farm & The Government is considering designate and manage the Botanic Garden the implementation timetable for proposed Country Park Corp. (449) the designation of the Lantau Extensions are small when Friends of the Earth North (Extension) Country Park. compared with the new HK (385) investment plan proposed for infrastructure and economic projects. Please elaborate on a possible timeframe and the required resources for implementing the country park extension. E15-26 It is proposed that the Ng Wing-choi (308) To encourage the public to enjoy maintenance of the country the natural and scenic country parks could be financed by parks, AFCD will not consider charging admission fee to charging visitors for the use of the entries of the country country parks. parks.

Annex 4 – E15 p.355 E16. South West Lantau Marine Park

Background Designating marine parks is for the purposes of conservation, education and recreation to protect and conserve the relatively unspoilt marine environment while providing opportunities for recreation, education and scientific research to the public in these areas. Compatible recreational activities such as swimming, diving, boating and dolphin watching are allowed in marine parks.

A study undertaken by the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) in 1999 concluded that the waters around South West Lantau and were important habitats for Chinese White Dolphin and Finless Porpoise, and an important fisheries nursery ground. The proposed marine park at South West Lantau and Soko Islands covers about 660ha and 1,270ha of waters respectively. The Government is considering the way forward for designating the area as a marine park. The proposal to designate marine parks is in line with the planning strategy for South West New Territories Recommended Development Strategy (SWNT RDS) to conserve the high quality natural marine environment on Lantau Island and to develop that region for tourism and recreation purpose.

In the long run, the marine park would contribute to the conservation of marine environment and building up of fish stocks that would benefit the fishing industry as a whole. Recreational activities such as swimming, diving, boating, and dolphin watching may be allowed in the proposed marine park. Special zones for recreational fishing can also be established at suitable locations provided that the marine ecology would not be adversely affected. As part of conservation education, visits to marine parks and eco-tourism development compatible with the conservation objective are encouraged.

The Country and Marine Parks Board was consulted on the designation of the proposed marine parks in 2001 and has endorsed the waters around South West Lantau and the Soko Islands as suitable for Marine Park designation.

Implementation of the proposed marine park in South West Lantau is proposed in the Concept Plan to achieve the conservation objectives for Lantau. The designation of the marine park will provide statutory protection of the area and help achieving a balanced and sustainable development of Lantau.

Key Issues There was a unanimous support for the designation and a strong urge for early implementation of the South West Lantau Marine Park. Moreover, many urged to enlarge the marine park to cover a wider water body for effective conservation but views are rather diverse on the enlargement scale of the marine park. Many also urged for early designation of the Soko Islands as a marine park. Those supporting the Soko Islands Marine Park also raised objection against the liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal proposed by the CLP Power/Castle Peak Power Company Limited (CAPCO), opining that the LNG terminal should be relocated to somewhere else.

The Way Forward The Government will consider the appropriate implementation timetable for the designation of the South West Lantau Marine Park.

p.356 Annex 4 – E16 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses General E16-1 The proposed South West ACE (ACE) The Government is considering Marine Park was supported. Assoc. of Engineering the implementation timetable for It should be implemented Professionals in the designation proposal. without conditions or further Soc. Ltd. (298) delay. A CMPB Member (CMPB) Friends of the Earth HK (385) Gail Croft (156) Green Lantau Assoc. (274) HKIP (230) Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden Corp. (449) Kam Kin-pong (103) Paul Aston (342) Raymond Ip Wai-man (75) Conservancy Assoc. (444) Joint Statement on Sustainable Development for Lantau (541) WWF HK (501) Tai O Hip Ching Assoc. (71) Lantau Island Assoc. of Societies (322) Leung Siu-tong, Islands DC Member (436) Hon Albert Chan Wai-yip (306) Johnny Wong (24) E16-2 The establishment of the Conservancy Assoc. The purpose of establishing Marine Park, including Soko (318) Marine Parks, including South Islands, should not be West Lantau and Soko Islands, is regarded as mitigation for to protect the significant marine the proposed ecological resources. They are developments. not mitigations for the proposed developments. E16-3 Soko Islands has a great Chan Siu-lun (432) The Government will consider the potential for eco-tourism. implementation timetable for the It is suggested to designate designation of South West Lantau its waters as Marine Park Marine Park.

Annex 4 – E16 p.357 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses and its land as Country Park. The proposed LNG See also responses on LNG terminal should be terminal in F3. relocated. Extent of Marine Park E16-4 Whilst it is agreed that the Charles Frew (94) A study commissioned by the coastline along Fan Lau is Business Environment Country and Marine Parks an area of outstanding Council Ltd. (383) Authority concludes that the beauty, further justification waters around South West as to the rationale and size Lantau and the Soko Islands are of the Marine Park for important habitats of Chinese recreational use and/or White Dolphins and Finless conservation measures Porpoises, as well as a spawning should be provided in the and nursery ground of fisheries consultation digest. How resources. Designating the was this area delineated waters as marine parks is and is it sufficient for its considered appropriate in proposed purposes? protecting the important marine ecological resources.

Only waters of high marine conservation value are proposed for inclusion into Marine Park. The delineation of the South West Lantau Marine Park boundary has taken account of all relevant factors, such as diversity of biotic and abiotic themes, conservation and education values, degree of naturalness of the environment, marine channel, fishermen livelihood, etc. Certain restrictions on marine activities may be necessary to achieve this objective.

A draft map of the proposed South West Lantau Marine Park, which covers about 660ha of waters, was prepared in consultation with relevant Government departments, fishermen organizations, the Islands District Council, Rural Committees and other stakeholders. The Country and Marine Parks Board has endorsed the boundary of the proposed South West Lantau p.358 Annex 4 – E16 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Marine Park. The public will be consulted on the details, including the size of the marine park, under the provision of the Marine Parks Ordinance. E16-5 The proposed South West Green Lantau Assoc. The proposed marine park at Fan Lantau Marine Park is less (274) Lau is meant for protecting the than half of Lung Kwu Chau HK Dolphinwatch Ltd. important habitats of the Chinese and Sha Chau Marine Park. (193) White Dolphins and not the whole It is strongly recommended Business Environment range of their activity. to enlarge the marine park Council Ltd. (383) Controlling developments and to form a viable water body other incompatible activities as a small marine park is inside marine park could help not effective in terms of protecting the plight of the conservation. Please dolphins. The boundary of the consider the feasibility of proposed marine park has been greatly expanding the agreed by the Country and marine parks, and Marine Parks Board. implementing tighter controls over activities including fishing in Marine Parks. E16-6 The proposed marine park HK Dolphinwatch Ltd. See responses in E16-4 and should be enlarged to cover (193) E16-5. the waters off Tai O which is Wong Man-kong of HK an area used by dolphins Marine and finless porpoises. Conservation Soc. (LCF) E16-7 Should extend the Marine Hon Albert Chan The waters off Fan Lau are a Park to cover wider waters Wai-yip (306) busy marine fairway. It is off Fan Lau and provide considered undesirable to include vehicular access to the an important and busy marine Park to improve the fairway into a marine park. accessibility. Environmental friendly Fan Lau is situated in a remote holiday accommodations and tranquil part of Lantau could also be provided at without vehicular access. Any Fan Lau to facilitate visitors. development in this area should be well justified and planned and subject to environmental acceptability in order to preserve the natural state of the area. It is envisaged that due to the mountainous terrain of the Fan Lau area, constructing connective roads as well as a hostel would cause adverse ecological and landscape impacts to country

Annex 4 – E16 p.359 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses parks, which is undesirable from nature conservation points of view. E16-8 It is proposed to create a Save Our Shorelines The enclaves between the protection area at Fan Lau (372) Country Parks and the proposed which could be extended to Gavin Coates (399) South West Lantau Marine Park include shoreline margins are mainly private land which are within the Country Park with not appropriate for inclusion into enhancement as the priority country parks or marine parks. rather than development. Part of the land not covered by It is also proposed that such Country Park at Fan Lau has protection be extended already been protected under the eastwards and northwards relevant outline zoning plan to Shek Mun Shan and (OZP). Sham Shek Wan. Marine parks are designated after taking into consideration factors like naturalness, uniqueness, diversity of biotic and abiotic themes, and conservation and education value.

See responses in E16-5. E16-9 The natural coastline and Assoc. of Tai O The waters around South West marine ecology in South Environment & Lantau is proposed to be West Lantau should be Development (268) protected by the designation of conserved, including the South West Lantau Marine Park. renowned footpath between There is already a footpath linking Tai O, Yi O, Fan Lau and Tai O, Fan Lau and Shek Pik, Shek Pik. which is a part of the Lantau Trail. The public could make use of the footpath for dolphin watching. E16-10 It is suggested that the Prof Chan King-ming Previous study concludes that the water body around the (205) waters around South West Brothers, and the waters Lantau are important habitats for covering Sham Wat Wan, Chinese White Dolphin, finless Tai O, Fan Lau Kok, Tai porpoises and other marine life. Long Wan and Soko Islands The Government will review the be designated as breeding designation proposal of the South habitats for Chinese White West Lantau Marine Park in the Dolphins. light of the latest overall planning for Lantau including public comments received on the proposed Concept Plan.

See responses in E16-4 and E16-5.

p.360 Annex 4 – E16 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses E16-11 The whole of the bay on the Undisclosed (347) The coastline from Chi Ma Wan to south of the island from the Yi Long Wan are common rocky Shek Mun Shan coastline. The ecological peninsula/headland to Yi attribute here is expected to be Long Wan on the Chi Ma commonly found elsewhere. Wan peninsula/headland should become a Marine The SWNT RDS recommends Park with provision for that the coastal waters at South suitable anchorages for Lantau be designated as outdoor pleasure boats in areas off water protection/recreation areas Cheung Sha and off Pui O. which are intended to be conserved mainly for water-based recreation and low-intensity recreational uses such as watersports centre. The watersports centres at Pui O Beach and Cheung Sha Beach proposed under the Concept Plan are in line with the above strategic planning intention. E16-12 Establishment of an Catherine Coroneos See responses in E16-11. additional marine park from (250) Chi Ma Wan Peninsula to Designation of marine parks may Shui Hau to further protect not necessarily solve the problem and conserve this area, of oil spill incidents. Marine park lessening the pressures of are designated after taking into over-fishing. This will considerations factors like particularly help lessen the naturalness, uniqueness, oil slicks and blackening of diversity of biotic and abiotic the beaches from diesel themes, and conservation and from boats currently seen education value. on Pui O, Cheung Sha and Tong Fuk beaches. To protect the marine environment and fisheries resources, AFCD has implemented a package of measures including the strengthening of enforcement of Fisheries Protection Ordinance against destructive fishing activities; deployment of artificial reefs to enhance the fish habitat; trial release of fish fry to enhance fisheries resources; and the designation of marine parks and reserves to conserve marine resources and environment.

Annex 4 – E16 p.361 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses On receiving reports on oil slicks, the Marine Department will locate the source and clean up in accordance with established procedures. E16-13 Extending the Marine Park Doug Woodring (357) See responses in E16-12. around the southwestern coast to the Cheung Sha beach area would be logical, and also much better for the fish, environment and water quality for the beach and its use. Banning fishing trawling from these waters will be better for everyone in the community, including the fisherman, as it will allow fish stocks to replenish - not to mention the benefits to the dolphins which have also been seen in this area.

E16-14 Should conserve the K F Wong (50) See responses in E16-12. natural coastline along Pui O, Cheung Sha, Tong Fuk and Shui Hau as “Marine Reserve” to prohibit fishing.

E16-15 Please consider including Friends of the Earth Noted. Only waters of high other outlying islands, HK (385) marine conservation value are which were originally proposed for inclusion into marine intended for conservation, park. The designation of marine as Marine Park. park boundary takes into account considerations including naturalness, uniqueness, diversity of biotic and abiotic themes, and conservation and education value. Implementation E16-16 A concrete implementation ACE (ACE) The Government will consider the plan for the South West Assoc. of Engineering implementation timetable for the Lantau Marine Park would Professionals in designation of the South West be necessary. Please Soc. Ltd. (298) Lantau Marine Park. provide information on the A CMPB Member timing of the designation. (CMPB)

p.362 Annex 4 – E16 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses Friends of the Earth HK (385) Gail Croft (156) Green Lantau Assoc. (274) HKIP (230) Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden Corp. (449) Paul Aston (342) Raymond Ip Wai-man (75) Conservancy Assoc. (444) Joint Statement on Sustainable Development for Lantau (541) WWF HK (501) Lantau Island Assoc. of Societies (322) Leung Siu-tong, Islands DC Member (436) Hon Albert Chan Wai-yip (306) Johnny Wong (24) E16-17 What is the status of the Charles Frew (94) For Soko Islands and the marine park at Soko A CMPB Member surrounding waters, apart from Islands? It is strongly (CMPB) being a potential site for recommended that the Dr Martin Williams designation as a marine park, waters around Soko Islands (352) there are other competing uses. should be designated as a Friends of the Earth Marine Park. HK (385) Green Lantau Assoc. (274) Swire Properties Ltd. (186) Living Islands Movement (42) (378) Nick Shaw (263) Paul Aston (342) South Lantau Liaison Group (360) WWF HK (501) Chan Siu-lun (432) Johnny Wong (24) Prof Chan King-ming

Annex 4 – E16 p.363 No. Summary of Comments Raised By Responses (205) E16-18 The Country and Marine CMPB (539) The Government will consider the Parks Board had endorsed implementation timetable for the the proposed designation of designation of the South West the Fan Lau Marine Park Lantau Marine Park. and Soko Marine Park in June 2002. Despite the See responses on the marine endorsement of the Board park proposal at Soko Islands in on these proposed E16-17. designation, there is no progress in the designation since then. The Government had no intention to revise the boundaries of the Fan Lau Marine Park. Members were of the view that designation of these protected areas would not affect development of infrastructures under the Concept Plan and should be completed as soon as possible. Sufficient resources should be allocated to AFCD for the management and conservation of the area which includes ecologically important sites. E16-19 Part of the investment of Prof Chan King-ming The establishment and HZMB should be set aside (205) management costs of marine to finance the establishment parks are paid by the public of the Marine Park. money under a separate head.

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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).