HKSAR and Shenzhen Officials Discuss Northern Metropolis Development and Collaboration Strategies at Eighth Task Force Meeting.

Task Force for Collaboration on the Northern Metropolis Development Strategy holds meeting in Hong Kong

The Deputy Financial Secretary, Mr Michael Wong, and Vice Mayor of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Government (Shenzhen Government) Mr Tao Yongxin, leading delegations of the governments of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and Shenzhen respectively, held the eighth meeting of the Task Force for Collaboration on the Northern Metropolis Development Strategy in Hong Kong today (June 12).

At today's meeting, the HKSAR Government presented the latest progress of the development of the Northern Metropolis (NM), including the setting up of Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park Company Limited to promote industry development and attract enterprises to establish a presence, the tendering for the pilot "large-scale land disposal" sites of about 11 hectares within the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area, and the ongoing work to formulate dedicated legislation for the NM. The HKSAR Government also briefly introduced the findings of a planning study on the development of the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen modern logistics cluster. The Shenzhen Government, in turn, presented its development plans for collaborating with the NM. Both sides also exchanged views on cross-boundary railway projects and the planning and development of boundary control points, as well as work relating to the 15th Five-Year Plan.

After the meeting, the delegation of the HKSAR Government accompanied the delegation of the Shenzhen Government to visit the exhibition gallery at the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area Community Liaison Centre, followed by a site visit in Hung Shui Kiu to gain a better understanding of the overall planning of the new development area, and the works progress of the NM University Town sites.

Mr Wong said, "The National 15th Five-Year Plan explicitly supports Hong Kong in accelerating the development of the NM. The HKSAR Government is pressing ahead with the formulation of Hong Kong's first five-year plan, in which the NM will be a key chapter. The NM has now entered the stage of substantial construction and development. Through the five-year plan, we aim to further promote industrial collaboration, enhance infrastructure connectivity and drive institutional innovation, thereby injecting new impetus into Hong Kong-Shenzhen co-operation and positioning the NM to become an important engine for high-quality development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area."

Officials of the HKSAR Government attending the meeting today included the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn; the Secretary for Security, Mr Tang Ping-keung; and the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Ms Mable Chan, as well as the heads of relevant departments.

Task Force for Collaboration on the Northern Metropolis Development Strategy holds meeting in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Task Force for Collaboration on the Northern Metropolis Development Strategy holds meeting in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Task Force for Collaboration on the Northern Metropolis Development Strategy holds meeting in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Task Force for Collaboration on the Northern Metropolis Development Strategy holds meeting in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Task Force for Collaboration on the Northern Metropolis Development Strategy holds meeting in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Task Force for Collaboration on the Northern Metropolis Development Strategy holds meeting in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Task Force for Collaboration on the Northern Metropolis Development Strategy holds meeting in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Task Force for Collaboration on the Northern Metropolis Development Strategy holds meeting in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Task Force for Collaboration on the Northern Metropolis Development Strategy holds meeting in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Task Force for Collaboration on the Northern Metropolis Development Strategy holds meeting in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Task Force for Collaboration on the Northern Metropolis Development Strategy holds meeting in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Task Force for Collaboration on the Northern Metropolis Development Strategy holds meeting in Hong Kong Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Public engagement exercise for feasibility study on proposed Coastal Protection Park at Tsim Bei Tsui, Lau Fau Shan and Pak Nai launched

The Government launched today (June 12) a dedicated webpage for the public engagement exercise on the feasibility study on the proposed Coastal Protection Park (CPP) at Tsim Bei Tsui, Lau Fau Shan and Pak Nai, inviting views from the public and various sectors of the community.

The main functions of the proposed CPP are to conserve the natural coastline and the nearshore mangrove and marsh habitats in these areas; to protect the important coastal ecosystem and biodiversity to serve as the feeding, roosting and breeding habitats for waterbirds and other wetland wildlife; to preserve the natural landscape of Deep Bay coastal areas; to provide opportunities for eco-recreation; and to support the existing pond fish culture and oyster farming.

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department commissioned a consultant to take forward the feasibility study on the proposed CPP in December 2024. The feasibility study covers recommendations of the CPP boundaries, baseline reviews, proposed usages, management strategies, conceptual plans and relevant technical feasibility assessments. The feasibility study is expected to be completed by the end of 2026. The consultant will take into account views collected during the public engagement exercise when preparing the final recommendations for submission to the Government.

The public engagement exercise will end on July 31, 2026. During this period, the relevant departments will conduct briefing sessions and meetings with relevant stakeholders to seek their views. Members of the public are welcome to visit the dedicated webpage for the public engagement exercise (www.afcd.gov.hk/english/conservation/con_mar/con_mar_cpp/con_mar_cpp.html) to review the preliminary recommendations under the feasibility study and submit their views by email (myviews_cpp@afcd.gov.hk).

Public engagement exercise for feasibility study on proposed Coastal Protection Park at Tsim Bei Tsui, Lau Fau Shan and Pak Nai launched Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases