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  17 April 2008

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News Headlines

New terminal 'needed at port by 2015' Government to press ahead with CT10 despite industry opposition
Denise Hung, SCMP 14 April 2008

The government is pressing ahead with plans for a 10th container terminal, in southwest Tsing Yi, backed by a study it says shows that Hong Kong needs another terminal by 2015.
 
Central harbourfront plan cuts development to add open space
Olga Wong, SCMP 12 April 2008

The latest government proposal for the Central waterfront cuts the development density by up to 25 per cent to allow for more green and open areas along the harbourfront.

 
Amendments to draft Tsuen Wan Outline Zoning Plan
Hong Kong Government, 11 April 2008

The Town Planning Board today (April 11) announced amendments to the draft Tsuen Wan Outline Zoning Plan (OZP).
 
Land resumption for building schools in Tuen Mun
Hong Kong Government, 11 April 2008

The Government will resume 11 private agricultural lots and one private building lot with a total area of about 1,032 square metres in So Kwun Wat to make way for the construction of two primary schools.
 
 
 
 

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