Borrison/hk-legicost huggingface dataset:
至於涵蓋新界北新市鎮和文錦渡物流走廊的新界北餘下階段發展，政府亦建議盡早進行相關規劃和工程研究，以加快土地供應，可提供的土地面積更大，容納的人口更多，亦有甚高的經濟發展潛力。
As for the remaining phases of development of New Territories North which covers the new towns of New Territories North and the Man Kam To Logistics Corridor the Government has also recommended that relevant planning and engineering studies be conducted as soon as possible to expedite the supply of land . This will provide an even larger area for accommodating a bigger population and has great economic development potential
主席，要妥善發展新界北，交通基建的配套十分重要。
President to properly develop New Territories North the provision of ancillary transport infrastructure is very important
儘管北環綫屬於已規劃項目，但進度卻略嫌太慢，現時預計整體竣工要到2034年；港深創新及科技園首批大樓在2024年落成；古洞北新市鎮在2026年首批居民遷入，以及新田/落馬洲發展樞紐在2032年首批居民遷入。
Although the Northern Link is a planned project the progress of development is a bit too slow . It is currently expected that the project will only be completed in 2034; the first phase of buildings of the Hong Kong - Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park will be completed in 2024; the first batch of residents will move into the new town of Kwu Tung North in 2026 and the first batch of residents will move into the Development Node in 2032
如果北環綫要到2034年才能夠落成，實在是不能夠應付上述的發展步伐。
If the Northern Link will only be completed in 2034 it will not be able to tie in with the above mentioned pace of development
當局必須設法加快北環綫進度。
The authorities must try to speed up the progress of the Northern Link
至於連接新界和市區的南北道路和鐵路構思、解決吐露港公路的擠塞，以至如何進一步完善往來各口岸的鐵路和道路規劃，當局亦必須盡快展開，刻不容緩。
In addition the authorities must expeditiously commence without delay the work on designing the north - south road and railway network connecting the New Territories and the urban areas; solving the congestion problems of the Tolo Highway as well as further improving the railway and road planning between the various ports
主席，我謹此陳辭，支持劉國勳議員的原議案和姚思榮議員的修正案。
President with these remarks I support the original motion of Mr LAU Kwok - fan and the amendment of Mr YIU Si - wing
主席，我發言支持原議案及修正案。
President I speak in support of the original motion and the amendment
關於新界北發展，2016年公布的《香港2030+》研究提出以新界北作為香港長遠社會和經濟發展的選項，並提出北部經濟帶及東部知識及科技走廊等概念性空間框架，而兩者的交匯就在新界北發展區。
Regarding the development of New Territories North the study on Hong Kong 2030 which was published in 2016 proposed New Territories North as an option for the long - term social and economic development of Hong Kong and proposed a conceptual spatial framework such as a Northern Economic Belt and Eastern Knowledge and Technology Corridor the convergence of which is the New Territories North Development Area
兩年後，《新界北初步研究》界定了3個具潛力的發展區，即新田/落馬洲發展樞紐、新界北新市鎮及文錦渡物流走廊，無疑是香港未來發展的一大亮點。
Two years later the Preliminary Feasibility Study on Developing the New Territories North identified three potential development areas namely the San TinLok Ma Chau Development Node the New Territories North New Town and Man Kam To Logistics Corridor which will undoubtedly be a major highlight of Hong Kongs future development
在3日前的發展事務委員會，發展局終於提交有關上述發展的文件。
At the meeting of the Panel on Development held three days ago the Development Bureau finally submitted a paper on the aforesaid development
三個發展區合共約1,400公頃，可望容納約28萬人，提供以十萬計的職位。
The three development areas covering about 1 400 hectares of land are expected to accommodate a population of about 280 000 and provide hundreds of thousands of job opportunities
我當然希望有關的工程計劃撥款可以盡快通過，但即使財務委員會通過撥款，新田/落馬洲發展樞紐的首批居民最早也要 2032年才能遷入，其餘項目則可能需時更久。
Of course I hope that the relevant project funding will be approved as soon as possible . However even if the Finance Committee approves the funding the first batch of residents of the San TinLok Ma Chau Development Node will only be able to move in around 2032 at the earliest and the other projects may take even much longer time
這種速度實在令人難以接受，我希望政府會設法加快。
As the progress is too slow to be acceptable I hope that the Government will make an all - out effort to expedite the projects
至於口岸發展，香港起步更為遲緩。
Hong Kong is a late starter in port development
回歸後至2012年，特區政府才以3個階段，逐步將邊境禁區由約2,800公頃縮減至約400公頃。
It was not until 2012 after the return of sovereignty that the SAR Government gradually reduced the land coverage of the frontier closed area from about 2 800 hectares to about 400 hectares in three phases
但是，多年來未有規劃，任由土地荒廢，對口岸布局及周邊土地發展均欠缺全面規劃，甚至僅用作放置壓惡性的設施，或在各種發展研究中蹉跎歲月。
However the Government has failed to undertake any planning over the years and simply left the land idle . In the absence of comprehensive planning for port layout and development of surrounding areas the land is only used for placing obnoxious facilities and time just passed with various studies of development
相反，在口岸的另一邊，自改革開放以來，深圳不斷提升各口岸的基建、功能及規劃，人流物流安排順暢到位，令口岸區發展一日千里，口岸經濟帶對深圳的整體經濟發展帶來很大的貢獻。
Conversely on the opposite shore since the reform and opening up Shenzhen has kept improving the infrastructure operation and planning of various ports to facilitate the flow of people and goods thereby resulting in the rapid development of the port areas . The port economy belt has made a significant contribution to the overall economic development of Shenzhen
當前，新皇崗口岸將於2023年建成，成為粵港澳大灣區的重要交通樞紐之一。
Looking ahead the new Huanggang Port will be completed in 2023 and will then emerge as one of the most important transportation hubs in the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area GBA
深圳更會全力貫徹國家戰略部署要求，未來10年投入千億元打造深港口岸經濟帶，積極利用口岸經濟帶配合"十四五"發展機遇。
Shenzhen will also work at full steam to align itself with the national strategic initiatives by making enormous investments in establishing the Shenzhen - Hong Kong port economy belt in the coming decade so as to capitalize on the port economy belt to grasp the development opportunities brought about by the 14 Five - Year Plan
有見及此，在規劃新界北發展時，特區政府必須採用全新思維，隨着粤港澳大灣區的合作交融日漸緊密，加快步伐追趕。
In view of the above the SAR Government must adopt an innovative mindset in planning the development of New Territories North and grasp the growing opportunities for cooperation in GBA to catch up
考慮到將來新發展區帶來的大幅人口增長，會加重北區的交通、社區設施等需求，政府必須盡快完善周邊基建配套。
Given that the substantial population growth in the new development areas will increase the demand for transport and community facilities in North District in the future the Government must expeditiously improve the necessary infrastructure support in surrounding areas
目前來往市區及新界北部的路面交通及鐵路已經接近飽和，相信北環綫啟用後對紓緩交通壓力的作用有限，政府確實有需要確立交通基建先行的原則，以免基建再一次落後於發展。
As road transports and railway systems connecting the urban areas and New Territories North have almost reached their maximum capacity at present it is believed that the Northern Link is still inadequate in relieving the traffic burden after its commissioning . The Government must adhere to the principle of according priority to building transport infrastructure so that our infrastructure will not lag behind development again
此外，姚思榮議員的修正案提到，利用沙頭角發展邊境旅遊，推動新界北的經濟發展，這是非常可取的建議。
Besides Mr YIU Si - wings amendment proposes to make use of Sha Tau Kok to develop boundary tourism so as to promote economic development in New Territories North . This is a very constructive suggestion
沙頭角墟處於兩地邊界，有獨特文化歷史，極具發展潛力。
Sha Tau Kok Town which is located along the boundary between the two places and has a unique culture and history has great potential for development
如果開放部分禁區，可以帶動鄰近地域的文化、旅遊、消費等多方面發展，有利灣區融合發展，亦可改善附近居民生活。
Partially opening up the closed area can promote the development of culture tourism and consumption in the neighbouring areas which is conducive to the integration and development of the Bay Area . It can also improve the living of the residents in the neighbourhood
代理主席，發展邊境口岸不能夠依循傳統模式，相反應該讓邊境口岸與市中心能夠打通，並轉型為集商業、文化、消費、生活、旅遊為一體的樞紐，讓深港的口岸經濟帶對接，發揮協同效應，帶動新界北經濟發展，並讓口岸經濟帶成為粵港澳大灣區新核心發展區。
Deputy President the authorities should no longer adopt a conventional approach to port development along the boundary . Instead the port along the boundary should be linked up with the city centre and transformed into a hub integrating commerce culture consumption living and tourism so as to ensure the interface of the Shenzhen - Hong Kong port economy belt and give play to the synergy effect thereby promoting the economic development of New Territories North and allowing the port economy belt to become a new core development region in GBA
香港新界邊境地區的發展一直嚴重滯後，推動口岸發展帶動整個新界北經 濟發展，將是香港新規劃及釋放發展潛力的一大契機。
The development of the New Territories border area in Hong Kong has been lagging far behind . Promoting port development can boost the economic development in the entire New Territories North thereby creating a great opportunity for Hong Kong to make new plans and unleash its development potential
特區政府必須快馬加鞭，否則不但無法滿足本地的用地需求，更會趕不上融入國家發展大局的快車。
The SAR Government must expedite its work otherwise Hong Kong will not be able to meet the local demand for lands and fail to catch up with the fast track of the overall development of the country
土地不足是一直困擾着香港的大難題，無論是住宅供應或新產業發展都需要大量土地。
The shortage of land is a difficult problem that has always plagued Hong Kong and huge amount of land is needed for housing supply and the development of new industries
市區土地經過多年發展後現已飽和，而佔香港土地面積超過八成的新界，將會是未來土地供應的主要來源之一。
As there is now saturation of urban land after years of development land in the New Territories which accounts for more than 80 % of the land area in Hong Kong will be the major source of land supply in the future
可惜，過去特區政府進行土地規劃時，一直視新界的邊境土地為偏遠地區，未有善用。
Unfortunately when the SAR Government carried out land planning in the past it always regarded the land in the border areas in the New Territories as remote land and failed to make good use of it
但是，在中央政府全力推動大灣區建設下，港深兩地的合作只會有增無減。
However with vigorous promotion of the development of the Greater Bay Area GBA by the Central Government cooperation between Hong Kong and Shenzhen will only increase
與深圳接壤的新界邊境口岸地區，由以往的邊陲、荒蕪、人煙罕至，搖身一變成為香港融入大灣區發展的橋頭堡，邊境口岸地段因而變得極具發展潛力。
The border area in the New Territories adjoining Shenzhen has transformed from a previously desolate and inaccessible area on the periphery into a bridgehead for Hong Kongs integration into the development of GBA and become an area with superb development potential
位於口岸附近的落馬洲河套地區，更會由兩地政府合作建設成港深創新及科技園，是兩地合作發展口岸經濟，以至大灣區規劃的重要一環。
The Hong Kong - Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park to be jointly developed on the Lok Ma Chau Loop located near the boundary crossings by the governments of the two places will be an important part of their joint development of port economy and the planning of GBA
日後深圳皇崗口岸重建完成後將實施"一地兩檢"，可以釋出現時落馬洲管制站超過20公頃的土地，而現正進行研究的新田/落馬洲發展樞紐，總面積亦高達約340公頃，規模相當龐大。
Upon completion of the redevelopment of the Huanggang Port Control Point in Shenzhen in the future the co - location arrangement will be implemented there . More than 20 hectares of land at the Lok Ma Chau Control Point will then be released . The San TinLok Ma Chau Development Node currently under study is also of a large scale occupying a vast area of around 340 hectares of land
如果政府能夠以新思維規劃這些土地，而不是複製另一個悲情城市，我相信可以充分發揮河套區及皇崗口岸的潛力，成為未來香港經濟增長點。
If the Government can make plans for the land with new mindset instead of creating a replica of the tragic city I believe it can give full play to the potential of the Loop and the Huanggang Port Control Point and become a new area of economic growth for Hong Kong in the future
姚思榮議員的修正案提到開放沙頭角禁區發展旅遊業，這個觀點與鄉議局的建議一致。
Mr YIU Si - wings amendment is about opening up the closed area of Sha Tau Kok Town for the development of tourism and this viewpoint is consistent with the proposal of Heung Yee Kuk
事實上，沙頭角擁有豐富旅遊資源，沙頭角墟及附近外島如吉澳、印洲塘海岸公園都是具有旅遊價值的景點，更可 以與深圳鹽田區合作共同建立沙頭角深港國際旅遊消費合作區，成為一個國際級旅遊項目。
In fact Sha Tau Kok has rich tourism resources . The Sha Tau Kok Town and the nearby islands such as Kat O and the Yan Chau Tong Marine Park are tourist attractions with tourism value . We may also cooperate with the Yantian District in Shenzhen to establish the Sha Tau Kok Shenzhen - HK international tourism consumption cooperation area and make it a world - class tourism project
但是，特區政府多年來以保安原因為由，拒絕開放沙頭角墟禁區。
However for security reasons the SAR Government has declined the opening up of the closed area of Sha Tau Kok Town for many years
隨着深圳經濟水平提升，偷渡及走私活動已大為減少，我認為當局應盡快撤銷沙頭角墟禁區，以刺激當區經濟及改善居民生活質素。
As illegal immigration and smuggling activities have substantially reduced with the improved economic standards of Shenzhen I think the authorities should abolish the closed area of Sha Tau Kok Town as soon as possible to stimulate the local economy and improve the quality of life of the residents
如果特區政府仍有疑慮，不妨考慮採取先易後難的方式，在繼續保留中英街禁區的前提下，先試行開放沙頭角墟大部分範圍作為試點，日後運作暢順後才進一步開放。
If the SAR Government still has doubts it might as well consider tackling easier issues first . It can under the premise of maintaining the closed area of Chung Ying Street open up most of the Sha Tau Kok Town on a pilot basis first and then the rest of it when smooth operation has been achieved in the future
主席，粤港澳大灣區為香港帶來前所未有的機會，我們必須好好把握，善用邊境口岸地區，推動香港持續進步。
President GBA has presented Hong Kong with unprecedented opportunities . We must seize these opportunities and make good use of the border areas to promote continuous progress in Hong Kong
主席，我申報我家族在新田及打鼓嶺擁有土地。
President I declare that my family owns land in San Tin and Ta Kwu Ling
主席，我感謝劉國勳議員提出"以口岸經濟帶動新界北發展"的議案。
President I thank Mr LAU Kwok - fan for proposing the motion on Driving the development of New Territories North with port economy
本屆政府提倡"基建先行"及"創造容量"的規劃方式，以運輸基建帶動土地發展。
The current - term Government advocates the infrastructure - led capacity creating planning approach in order to motivate development of land by provision of transport infrastructure
繼發展局局長的開場發言，我將就北環綫項目、跨境鐵路規劃及《跨越2030年的鐵路及主要幹道策略性研究》方面作幾點補充。
Subsequent to the Secretary for Developments opening remark I will supplement a few points in respect of the Northern Link NOL project cross - boundary railway planning and the Strategic Studies on Railways and Major Roads beyond 2030
政府已於去年12月邀請香港鐵路有限公司就北環綫展開詳細規劃及設計。
In December last year the Government invited MTR Corporation Limited MTRCL to conduct the detailed planning and design of NOL
考慮到項目的詳細規劃及設計所需的時間，北環綫第一期，即落馬洲支線上增設古洞站，預計於2023年動工建造，並在2027年竣工，以配合古洞北新發展區公營房屋首批大量居民遷入的時間。北環綫第二期，即連接錦上路站及古洞站之間的主線，則預計於2025年動工建造，並在2034年竣工，帶動新田、牛潭尾及凹 頭一帶的發展。
Considering the time required for the detailed planning and design of the project the construction of NOL Phase 1 is expected to commence in 2023 for completion in 2027 to support the first substantial population intake of the public housing in the Kwu Tung North New Development Area while the construction of NOL Phase 2 is expected to commence in 2025 for completion in 2034 to provide impetus for growth in the area covering San Tin Ngau Tam Mei and Au Tau
政府會繼續與港鐵公司跟進，以確保港鐵公司會密切監察工程進度，務求讓項目早日落成提供服務。
The Government will continue to follow up with MTRCL to ensure that it will closely monitor the works progress with a view to completing the project for providing services as soon as possible
根據《鐵路發展策略2014》的建議，擬議的北環綫除了連接錦上路站至古洞站的主線外，還可因應跨境運輸需求的增長，增設支線由錦上路站直接連接至現有的落馬洲站。
According to the recommendations of the Railway Development Strategy 2014 besides the major railway line between the Kam Sheung Road Station and the new station at Kwu Tung a bifurcation may be added to the proposed NOL to directly connect the Kam Sheung Road Station and the existing Lok Ma Chau Station subject to the growth in the cross - boundary transport demand
按深圳方面的皇崗口岸重建方案，重建後的皇崗口岸將成為交通樞紐綜合體。
According to Shenzhens redevelopment plan of the Huanggang Port the redeveloped Huanggang Port will become a transport hub
如將北環綫支綫改經落馬洲河套區連接至重建後的皇崗口岸，將有助加強跨境和河套區與市區的交通聯繫，亦為往來粵港澳大灣區的市民及旅客提供多一個出行的選擇。
If the bifurcation of NOL is linked up with the Huanggang Port via the Lok Ma Chau Loop then it will strengthen the connectivity among downtown areas cross - boundary control points and the Lok Ma Chau Loop . Besides it will also provide another transport option for the public and visitors travelling to and from the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area GBA
我們留意到深圳當局表示會於重建後的皇崗口岸預留空間，提供北環綫支綫接入的條件，這將為北環綫增設支綫的規劃提供彈性。
We also note that the Shenzhen authorities has announced that the land adjacent to the redeveloped Huanggang Port will be reserved for facilities connecting the bifurcation of NOL this will add flexibility to the planning and addition of the bifurcation of NOL
考慮到皇崗口岸的優化可帶動跨境運輸需求，我們已要求港鐵公司研究興建北環綫支綫的可行性及效益，讓政府適時考慮項目的未來路向。
Given that the improvement works of the Huanggang Port can fuel the demand for cross - boundary transport we have requested MTRCL to study the feasibility and effectiveness of constructing the bifurcation of NOL so as to allow the Government to consider the way forward on a timely basis
鐵路項目涉及龐大的資本投資，政府需作出審慎的規劃。
As railway projects involve huge capital investment the Government has to make prudent planning
我們會研究興建北環綫支綫的需要及其技術與財務可行性，並會因應詳細研究、最新需求評估及資源的許可情況，就鐵路發展時間表作出調整。
We will study the need as well as the technical and financial feasibilities of constructing the bifurcation of NOL and adjust the development timetable according to the detailed study assessment on the latest demand and availability of resources
除了北環綫支綫外，正如行政長官在其2020年施政報告所述，特區政府會完善港深陸路口岸建設，包括於稍後進一步與深圳共同探討羅湖口岸的優化，以及有關交通接駁的建議。
Apart from the bifurcation of NOL as the Chief Executive has said in her 2020 Policy Address the SAR Government will improve the infrastructure of land boundary control points between Hong Kong and Shenzhen which includes exploring with Shenzhen the enhancement of the Lo Wu control point in due course and studying the proposals on transport link
至於深圳灣、香園圍、文錦渡和沙頭角等其他港深邊境陸路管制站，現時已透過不同道路基建接駁，在規劃時亦未有預留空間作鐵路連接。
As for other land boundary control points between Hong Kong and Shenzhen including those of Shenzhen Bay Heung Yuen Wai Man Kam To and Sha Tau Kok they are currently connected via different road infrastructures with no space reserved for railway connection during planning
除卻目前僅作跨境貨運用途的香園圍管制站外，市民可使用不同公共交通工具前往其他管制站過境。
Except for the Heung Yuen Wai Control Point which is currently use for cross - boundary cargo clearance only members of the public may use different means of public transport to access other control points for crossing the boundary
事實上，隨着廣深港高速鐵路香港段開通，來往香港與其他大灣區城市的時間已大大縮短。
In fact with the commissioning of the Hong Kong section of the Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Hong Kong Express Rail Link XRL the travelling time between Hong Kong and other GBA cities has been greatly shortened
政府會與內地當局探討各項優化廣深港高鐵服務的措施，以加強香港與其他大灣區城市間的互聯互通。
The Government will explore with the relevant Mainland authorities different measures to enhance the XRL service with a view to strengthening the connectivity between Hong Kong and other GBA cities
長遠而言，政府會密切留意因應大灣區發展的長遠跨境運輸需求，探討新的跨境基建項目的需要及效益。
In the long run the Government will closely monitor the long - term cross - boundary transport needs in view of the development of GBA and explore the needs for and benefits of new cross - boundary infrastructure projects
為了讓大型運輸基建的規劃能配合、甚或預留容量以滿足香港整體長遠發展的需要，政府於2020年12月展開《跨越2030年的鐵路 及主要幹道策略性研究》。
In order to ensure that the planning of large - scale transport infrastructure will complement or even reserve capacity to meet the overall long - term development needs of Hong Kong the Government commenced the Strategic Studies on Railways and Major Roads beyond 2030 in December 2020
研究會根據《香港2030+：跨越2030年的規劃遠景與策略》規劃研究的最終發展策略，探討未來香港鐵路及主要幹道基建的布局，以及為走線和配套設施進行初步工程技術評估。
Based on the final development strategy of the Hong Kong 2030 Towards a Planning Vision and Strategy Transcending 2030 planning study the study will explore the future layout of Hong Kongs railway and major road infrastructure and conduct preliminary engineering and technical assessments for their alignments and supporting facilities
當中，如何提升《香港2030+》倡議的新界北新發展區與市區的連繫將會是其中一項重點工作。
Amongst the priorities of this study is how to enhance the connectivity between the New Territories North new development area advocated in Hong Kong 2030 and the urban areas
研究會同步檢視相關的運輸基建對現有運輸網絡的影響，並擬訂相應的對策。
The study will also examine the impact of the proposed transport infrastructure on the existing transport network and formulate the corresponding strategies
同時，研究亦會顧及規劃署的跨界運輸模型及預測，以及其建議的跨境通道項目，以檢視這些通道對香港運輸系統的影響。
Meanwhile the study will also take into account the Planning Departments Cross - Boundary Transport Model And Forecasts and its proposed cross - boundary link projects so as to examine the implications of such links on the transport system of Hong Kong
我們預計研究的鐵路及主要幹道部分，分別需時約38個月及27個月完成，兩項研究會同步進行。
We anticipate that the study on railways and the study on major roads will take approximately 38 months and 27 months to complete respectively . The two studies will be carried out concurrently
待研究有初步結果後，我們會適時諮詢立法會。
When there are preliminary results of the studies we will consult the Legislative Council in due course
代理主席，我細心聆聽並感謝各位議員提出的意見。
Deputy President I have listened attentively to Honourable Members views and would like to thank them
就北環綫項目、河套區的交通配套、跨境鐵路規劃，以及《跨越2030年的鐵路及主要幹道策略性研究》方面，請容許我就大家提出的意見作數點回應及補充。
Regarding the Northern Link NOL project ancillary transport facilities in the Loop cross - boundary railway planning and the Strategic Studies on Railways and Major Roads beyond 2030 please allow me to respond and supplement a few points in respect of the views expressed by Members
北環綫主綫對於釋放沿線的發展潛力至關重要。
The main line of NOL is of paramount importance to unleash development potential along its alignment
除了錦上路和凹頭站附近的一些中低密度的現有或已規劃的住宅發展外，沿線的其他地區尚待發展。
Except a few low - to - medium density existingplanned residential developments in the vicinity of Kam Sheung Road Station and Au Tau Station the areas along the alignment are yet to be developed
北環綫的落實可為有關地區創造更多發展機遇，令該區一帶的土地用途更為高效，從而實現本屆政府提倡"基建先行"及"創造容量"的規劃方式，而此規劃方式在沒有北環綫的情景下是無法實現的。
The implementation of NOL can create more development opportunities for the area concerned to improve the use of land in the vicinity of the area thereby realizing the infrastructure - led capacity creating planning approach advocated by the current - term Government . And yet this planning approach cannot be realized without NOL
運輸能力的提高不僅有利於規劃中的主要政府項目，同時能鼓勵發展商提前推展其發展計劃以造就更多房屋單位的供應。
Not only will the enhancement of transport capability benefit key government projects under planning it can also encourage developers to advance their developments with larger housing yield
正如我在開場發言中指出，鐵路項目涉及龐大的資本投資，政府需作出審慎的規劃。
As I have pointed out in my opening remark railway projects involve huge capital investment and the Government has to plan in a prudent manner
《鐵路發展策略2014》中明確指出，策略載列的個別擬議鐵路項目的進一步推展，須視乎每個項目進行的詳細工程、環境及財務研究的結果，以及最新的需求評估和是否有足夠的資源等。
As clearly stated in the Railway Development Strategy 2014 the taking forward of individual proposed railway projects set out in the Strategy will be subject to the outcome of detailed engineering environmental and financial studies relating to each project as well as updated demand assessment and availability of resources
我們會研究興建北環綫支綫的需要及其技術與財務可行性，並會因應詳細研究、最新需求評估及資源的許可情況就鐵路發展作出調整。
We will study the need as well as the technical and financial feasibilities of constructing the bifurcation of NOL and adjust the development timetable according to the detailed study assessment on the latest demand and availability of resources
就多位議員對北環綫興建時間的意見及建議，我想作出回應。
In respect of various Members views and advice on the time of constructing NOL I would like to give my response
鐵路項目的施工階段包括建造、進行測試、將完成的工程移交相關管理及維修部門等。
The construction stage of a railway project covers construction testing handing over the completed works to the management and maintenance parties etc
建造當中涉及不同範疇的工序，包括路軌及架空電纜工程、機電系統工程等，單是進行測試已需時約27個月。
Construction involves procedures of different aspects including track - laying and overhead lines works and the works on the electrical and mechanical systems . Just testing alone will take about 27 months
視乎進一步規劃，香港鐵路有限公司會研究施工時同時進行一些主要項目，以期縮短整個施工期。
Subject to further planning the MTR Corporation Limited MTRCL will study the taking forward of some major items concurrently during construction works with a view to shortening the entire works period