Development of Lantau Island
Background of the development
Lantau Island is the biggest island in Hong
Kong
Well recognized for its nature conservation
and recreation value
2004 Policy Address
economic and infrastructure development in
Lantau
Background of the development
 Hong Kong's economy becomes more
service-based
North Lantau is important
strengthening the main economic pillars of
tourism and logistics developments.
Background of the development
Near to the airport
good transport connections
a world class theme park------ Disneyland
scenic natural setting
unique potential for a greater variety of
tourist attractions
Infrastructure on Lantau Island
Hong Kong International Airport
Infrastructure on Lantau Island
Tung Chung Cable Car
Developed area on Lantau Island
Planning consideration
conserving high-quality natural landscape,
ecological environment and cultural
heritage sites
e.g. Roman’s Frog breeding field should
be conserved
limit of reclamation imposed by shipping
channels and water quality and
hydrological considerations
Planning consideration
aircraft noise which prohibits the
development of noise sensitive uses in
certain areas
development restrictions to protect Hong
Kong Disneyland from visual intrusion and
incompatible uses
Planning concepts
sustainable development of Lantau by
balancing development and conservation
needs
focus major economic infrastructure and
urban development in North Lantau
optimize the use of the existing and
planned transport links and infrastructure
Planning concepts
protecting the other parts of Lantau
comprise primarily high-quality landscape
and ecologically sensitive natural
environment
for nature conservation and
environmentally sustainable recreational
and visitor uses
Planning concepts
Maximize the utilization and development
potential of HK International Airport
Logistics Park in Siu Ho Wan to enhance
Hong Kong's position as a regional
logistics centre
Hong Kong Section of the HZMB and the
North Lantau Highway Connection along
the northern shore
Planning concepts
develop possible theme park or
recreational uses at the Tung Chung East
waterfront
develop resorts with suitable anchor
facilities in keeping with the rural character
and natural landscape at selective
locations in South Lantau
Planning concepts
 enhance the visitor
appeal of Ngong Ping
based on its religious
heritage and
improved access by
cable car
Planning concepts
Tung Chung
new town for 220 000 citizens
 with adequate community facilities and
regional facilities serving the whole of
Lantau
e.g. Planning of Tung Chung Hospital
new town extension would focus on Tung
Chung West and East
Planning concepts
limited growth of the existing rural and
sub-urban clusters at Mui Wo, South
Lantau and Discovery Bay
 preserve the character of the surrounding
environment
Planning concepts
maximize the potential of rural Lantau for
sustainable recreational and visitor uses
promoting sustainable recreational uses in
South Lantau and Mui Wo
preserving the Tai O fishing village
promoting countryside recreation in and
around the country parks
Planning concepts
 conserve the cultural heritage of Lantau
 conserve high-quality natural landscape and
ecologically sensitive natural environment
 Lantau North and Lantau South Country
Parks
 proposed Lantau North Country Park
extension
 marine park in the waters around Southwest
Lantau.
Is it a balanced development?
YES
Mainly develop the northern part of Lantau
Island
Government try the best to preserve the
cultural and natural features of Lantau
Island
The rural area of Lantau Island will have
low level of development only
Is it a balanced development?
NO
Reclamation for constructing HZMB
White Dolphin may be affected
The development may extend in the future
Someone afraid the development will
change in nature
As a HK citizen…
Contribute ideas and opinions to the
government
Monitor the development project