Policy Address

137.         The feasibility study on relocating the Sha Tin Sewage Treatment Works to rock caverns is largely completed, and we are planning to carry out the investigation and design works.  We are also preparing the feasibility studies on relocating the Sai Kung Sewage Treatment Works, Sham Tseng Sewage Treatment Works and Diamond Hill Fresh Water and Salt Water Service Reservoirs to rock caverns.  Under the four relocation plans, a total of about 34 hectares of land will be released for development.

138.         The Government has commenced a study to identify districts with potential for developing urban underground space, with a view to increasing usable space and enhancing connectivity in the urban areas.  Meanwhile, we are preparing a pilot study covering four selected strategic districts, namely Tsim Sha Tsui West, Causeway Bay, Happy Valley and Admiralty/Wan Chai.

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