Infrastructure, transport and land development

Development of the Northern Metropolis

Take forward the development of the Northern Metropolis as a major hub for Hong Kong’s integration into the overall development of our Country
Begin site formation for the San Tin Technopole and the Yuen Long South New Development Area by 2024 and 2025, respectively
Announce development plans for Ngau Tam Mei and New Territories North New Town by late 2024
Implement a "large-scale land disposal" strategy to attract investment and businesses in the Northern Metropolis

Commence the next stage of preparatory work for the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Rail Link (Hung Shui Kiu-Qianhai) in collaboration with Shenzhen
Push forward three smart and green mass transit projects with a view to striving for early completion - finalizing details for East Kowloon and Kai Tak projects by 2025, and inviting expressions of interest for the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen project by the end of 2024
Implement Smart Mobility Pilot Schemes based on the Traffic and Transport Strategy Study, with a Transport Strategy Blueprint to be published in 2025 for a reliable and efficient transport system
Commence the first phase of Southbound Travel for Guangdong vehicles, allowing them to access automated car parks on Hong Kong Port Island via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge

Streamline land development procedures and use technology and industry resources to reduce construction costs
Increase public housing supply units to approximately 189,000 units from 2025-2029, an 80% increase compared to the start of the current-term Government
Further reduce waiting time for Public Rental Housing
Make more land available over the next five years to provide about 80, 000 private housing units

Launch the Modular Integrated Construction Manufacture Certification Scheme by the Building Technology Research institute with the production based in Mainland
Establish a central platform for property management in Public Rental Housing estates and make use of digital technologies in daily estate management work