1 Approved Mid-levels East Outline Zoning Plan amended
Hong Kong Government, 17 July 2009

The Town Planning Board today (July 17) announced amendments to the approved Mid-levels East Outline Zoning Plan (OZP).

The amendments mainly involve the imposition of new building height restrictions on sites zoned “Government, Institution or Community” (“G/IC”) with a view to providing better planning control and meeting public aspirations for a better living environment. The existing Lingnan Primary School and Kindergarten site is also rezoned from “Comprehensive Development Area” to “G/IC” to reflect its existing school use.

The draft Mid-levels East OZP No S/H12/11, incorporating the amendments, is now available for public inspection during office hours at the Secretariat of the board, the Planning Enquiry Counters in North Point and Sha Tin, the Hong Kong District Planning Office and the Wan Chai District Office.

Any person can make written representations in respect of the amendments to the secretary of the board on or before September 17 this year. Representations made to the board will be available for public inspection.

Copies of the draft Mid-levels East OZP No S/H12/11 are available for sale at the Map Publications Centres in North Point and Yau Ma Tei. The electronic version of the plan can be viewed on the board's website (www.info.gov.hk/tpb).

2 Tenders invited for Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Development work
Hong Kong Government, 17 July 2009

The Civil Engineering and Development Department today (July 17) invited tenders for site formation works for the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Development.

The scope of the project "Site Formation for Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Development" comprises construction of an 1,100-metre-long seawall, two alongside berths and necessary mooring and fender systems, including 850m-long berthing structures and about 150m-long associated transition structures at two ends, for berthing of cruise vessels.

It also provides for a 35m-wide apron area along the berthing length, and dredging of adjoining seabed to allow manoeuvring and berthing of cruise vessels with deep drafts.

The works are scheduled to begin this December with target commission of the first berth to receive cruise vessels in mid-2013. The remaining works will be completed in 2014.

The Civil Engineering and Development Department has commissioned Scott Wilson Ltd to design and supervise the construction works.

The invitation to tender was gazetted today and the closing time of the tender will be noon on August 28.