Hong Kong’s housing authorities have suspended a 8,300 public flat development in a northern town due to the suspected high costs of building on deep rock strata, a move lawmakers said showed serious failure at the initial planning stage. The legislators urged authorities on Sunday to invest more resources in land exploration to avoid such…
Hong Kong’s ombudsman is assessing the management of tourist facilities at nature spots, with its investigation aiming to enhance the city’s green tourism push. The Office of the Ombudsman said on Thursday that the investigation was prompted by media reports that essential amenities, such as toilets, were often inadequate and that the information for transport…
The proposed transformation of an old Hong Kong neighbourhood into a world-class waterfront in the style of Australia’s Darling Harbour will require major cooperation among at least 11 government departments and agreement from private owners, officials have said. The 798-hectare (1,972-acre) project was announced by Urban Renewal Authority managing director Wai Chi-sing on Sunday, with…
Given that the Hong Kong government espouses the principle of “conservation in the south” of Lantau, has set up the Sustainable Lantau Office and recently invited expressions of interest to build the South Lantau Eco-recreation Corridor, you might expect that this project fully embraces the principles of sustainability and ecotourism. The United Nations defines ecotourism…
Hong Kong skateboarders will be able to show off their skills at a new skatepark in Fanling on Saturday, with part of the site becoming the first of its kind in the city to receive a competition class certification from an international governing body. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department said on Thursday that the…
HONG KONG, Jan. 21, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — AECOM, the trusted global infrastructure leader, today announced it has been selected by the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) and Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) of the HKSAR Government to deliver the Investigation Study for Sam Po Shue Wetland Conservation Park (SPS WCP). Spanning 348 hectares,…