(Policy Address 2024) Govt to complete Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands’ approval procedures by 2025

The government will commence the environmental impact assessment (EIA) process for the reclamation works under the Kau Yi Chau Artificial Islands project by the end of this year, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said.

The target is to complete the relevant approval procedures next year, as the related detailed engineering design will commence later this year.

Lee also stated that the government is actively following through the Major Transport Infrastructure Development Blueprint for Hong Kong, under which the Hung Shui Kiu Station and the NOL Main Line are to commence construction this year and next year for tentative completion in 2030 and 2034 respectively.

Meanwhile, cross-boundary railway projects are pressed ahead, including the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Rail Link (Hung Shui Kiu-Qianhai) and the NOL Spur Line, to enhance the linkage between Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

Regarding the smart and green mass transit systems, Lee noted that the government has invited suppliers and operators to submit expressions of interest for the East Kowloon and Kai Tak projects in August. 

It aims to complete the Kai Tak project three years ahead of the original target completion date, he added.

Additionally, the government will invite expressions of interest for the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen projects later this year.