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Written by: Lin Yingxian
2021-06-10 19:30
Last update date: 2021-06-10 19:30
The local research agency and Greenpeace jointly studied the status of brownfields in Hong Kong. The report was published today (10th). They found that there are about 1,965 hectares of brownfields in Hong Kong, which is nearly 380 hectares more than the government's data two years ago. Chen Kechun, Director of Greenpeace Project It is described that the number of brownfields left over is equivalent to 13 Choi Hung Village. The development of public housing at low to medium density has allowed the construction of 95,000 units, which is equivalent to the completion of public housing in 6 years.
Cai Nuozheng, a member of the Local Research Institute, pointed out that according to the research findings, among the missing brownfields, the most suitable for development is the 4 hectares of brownfields in Pan Uk Village outside the boundary of the San Tin/Lok Ma Chau development hub, because the land has been leveled. It is also close to the San Tin/Lok Ma Chau Development Area, urging the authorities to further study the feasibility of its development.
The local research agency and Greenpeace found that there are about 1,958 hectares of brownfields in Hong Kong, which is 379 hectares different from government data.
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The local research agency and Greenpeace found that there are about 1,958 hectares of brownfields in Hong Kong, which is a difference of 379 hectares from the government data. Some of the brownfields have expanded to country parks, and there are also missing brownfields that are close to the government’s finalized development. The report believes that the official data is outdated, which prevents the authorities from fully grasping the development potential of brownfields. It also underestimates the connectivity of brownfields, causing the government to misjudge its development potential and slow down the supply of public housing.
Chen Kechun described that half of the missing brownfields is equivalent to 13 Choi Hung Villages. If the density is low and medium, that is, the highest plot ratio of rural towns is 3.6 times, 500 public housing units can be built per hectare. In other words, the total unit volume can reach 95,000.
As for the damage to the environment and the traffic load, the government needs to study further.
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Cai Nuozheng added that according to the research findings, the most suitable brownfield for development is Pan Uk Village outside the boundary of the San Tin/Lok Ma Chau development hub. The brownfield is 4 hectares. The land has been leveled and is close to the main road and adjacent to the ancient cave. The North New Development Area also believes that the land can be recovered together with the Xintian Lok Ma Chau Development Hub or through a development plan to develop public housing.
▼Brownfields entering country parks▼
The report also recommends that the authorities review the condition of the brownfield after it has been recovered, and consider the next steps in consideration of its geographic location and size, including restoring the brownfields that have entered country parks and other ecologically sensitive areas, such as Shing Mun Reservoir and Tsuen Wan Chuan. Long’s brownfield described the urgency of repairing the relevant land to prevent further damage to the relevant area.
The recovered brownfields can also be developed and operated in a government-led manner to develop and operate multi-storey industrial buildings, with reasonable rents and lease terms to be relocated to make more effective use of the land; while the smaller brownfields can be used to develop recreational buildings or markets, etc. Become public land.
▼The first stage of research: Eight groups are suitable for the development of public housing brownfields▼
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▼Second phase study: Four groups suitable for the development of public housing brownfields▼
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