Following the resumption of land for development of "Chi Kee Wood Factory", Debao Snow Granules, which has been operating in Lam Tei, Tuen Mun for 40 years, is also facing repossession due to its location within the scope of a public housing project.
The Secretary for Development, Ning Hanhao, pointed out that she noticed that there were proposals to provide a "one-site-for-one-site" solution for the affected owners and operators, but she made it clear that "this is not the policy of the authorities", emphasizing that the government will provide appropriate compensation, and called on factories to think about it Whether it should be upgraded and transformed to meet the development needs of Hong Kong.
After attending an exchange meeting at the front office of the Legislative Council this morning (5th), Ning Hanhao said that there are 1,500 hectares of brownfield sites in Hong Kong. He understands that the rent of brownfield sites is more affordable, and the procedures for setting up factories are relatively simple and convenient, which has attracted many factories to operate on brownfield sites. .
However, 800 hectares of brownfields will be reclaimed for the development of the northern metropolitan area, and some factories will need to be relocated: "It may be in the developing area, and the factories need high-density, open-air development, which will not be suitable (the original site is retained), so the land needs to be reclaimed for overall development. Development Plan."
North Metropolis has acquired 800 hectares of brownfield and some factories must be relocated
There is a suggestion that the government should provide a compensation policy of "one land for one land". Ning Hanhao pointed out that he will take the initiative to contact some manufacturers to provide assistance: "We have always been walking on several legs, and we have successively improved the compensation arrangements to provide relocation for owners and brownfield operators. The subsidy can help them to buffer and continue their operations after the land is repossessed." However, she emphasized that "exchanging one place for one place" contradicts the government's policy direction.
As for many factories facing the crisis of closing due to land development, when asked if it means that the government does not support the development of local factories, Ning Hanhao believes that not all factories are suitable for the current operation mode and needs of Hong Kong: "I want to upgrade and transform myself? To work together to see it, it does not mean that a certain factory must stay in a certain area for development.”
Ning Hanhao pointed out that "one place for one place" is not a consideration.
(Photo by Wen Rui)
