SKYLINE News Update for October 2008

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News of the Day

31 October 2008

1. Draft Yuen Long Outline Zoning Plan approved
2. Approved Yau Ma Tei Outline Zoning Plan referred back for amendment

30 October 2008

1. Contract signed for road reconstruction and improvement

27 October 2008

1. Public to have big say on arts hub Henry Tang outlines West Kowloon vision
2. Arts facilities to be spread across cultural district. New authority chief eases fears West Kowloon attractions would be clumped together

24 October 2008

1. 19 chosen for cultural hub board

23 October 2008

1. Building cost hikes hit 25 projects
2. 32 building plans approved in September
3. Appointment of Members to West Kowloon Cultural District Authority Board

22 October 2008

1. West Kowloon height limits to be discussed

21 October 2008

1. URA to set Kwun Tong offer price in December

20 October 2008

1. Expression of Interest invited for Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge project

18 October 2008

1. Four sites eyed for new private hospitals

17 October 2008

1. Rising construction costs force 35 projects to seek extra funding
2. Town Planning Board Guidelines revised

16 October 2008

1. 114 bids received for seven buildings
2. Taoist NGO fears museum plan is doomed. Heritage board questions project
3. MTR Corp to postpone Tseung Kwan O development

14 October 2008

1. Infrastructure project work set to be moved forward

8 October 2008

1. Developer sets up NGO to bid for heritage site Sino Land wants to turn Old Tai O Police Station into boutique hotel

6 October 2008

1. Secretary for Development speaks about developments in Tin Shui Wai
2. 24-site heritage tour for Wan Chai. Access to some buildings on trail uncertain
3. Rental flats for elderly set for Tin Shui Wai
4. Government approves HKHS' elderly housing project at Tanner Road
5. Proposals sought for Tin Shui Wai Area 112 Site B

3 October 2008

1. Approved Wang Tau Hom and Tung Tau Outline Zoning Plan amended

2 October 2008

1. Lantau businesses out to profit from delta bridge

1 October 2008

1. Plan wins support, but price tag an issue
2. Government to splash out HK$7.2b on cruise terminal Administration urged to explain costs of Kai Tak project