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在計劃下，這些設施在經訂明建築專業人士或訂明註冊承建商進行安全檢查、鞏固工程及向屋宇署核證其安全後，可以被繼續使用。
The scheme allows the continued use of these features after safety inspection strengthening and certification of their safety by prescribed building professionals or prescribed registered contractors
簡單來說，檢核計劃能夠容許一些在技術上來說屬於違例，但風險相對較低的設施被繼續使用，切合樓宇住戶的實際需要，以及減低業主或住戶的負擔。
In short the validation scheme allows the continued use of such technically unauthorized but lower risk features to meet the genuine needs of building occupants and minimize the burden of owners or occupants
在2020年9月1日，《建築物規例》曾經被修訂，以擴展小型工程監管制度的涵蓋範圍。
On 1 September 2020 the Building Minor Works Regulation was amended to extend the coverage of MWCS
政府現在建議的修訂，讓之前所述的檢核計劃可以涵蓋另外11類新增適意設施。
The amendments proposed by the Government seek to extend the above mentioned validation scheme to cover an additional 11 types of amenity features
此外，如有關設施 在2020年9月1日前即上述的規例修訂生效前已被豎設，亦可同樣被繼續使用。
Besides such amenity features if erected before 1 September 2020 ie . the commencement date of the amended Building Minor Works Regulation would likewise be tolerated
最後，如果決議能夠獲得通過，另一修訂規例將會被提交到立法會審議，旨在修訂《建築物規例》附表3，以訂明新增的11類適意設施的詳細情況。
Lastly upon passage of the current resolution a separate amendment regulation would be tabled to the Legislative Council to amend Schedule 3 to the Building Minor Works Regulation to prescribe the 11 types of amenity features
主席，我謹此陳辭，懇請議員支持這項議案。
With these remarks President I urge Members to support this motion
主席，香港的僭建問題仍然非常嚴重，治本方法當然是人人守法，不作僭建，以及在有疑問時諮詢相關部門或專業人士，這樣僭建問題自然迎刃而解。
President the problem of unauthorized building works UBWs remains daunting in Hong Kong . Of course the best way to solve this problem at root is that everyone abides by the law and does not erect UBWs and consults the relevant government departments or professionals in case of doubts . In that case the problem of UBWs will naturally be solved
另外，要打擊僭建，除了加大力度巡查、執法和罰款，亦必須向為了牟取暴利而僭建的業主施加具阻嚇力的罰則，令他們無利可圖。
In order to combat UBWs the Government cannot simply step up its efforts on inspection enforcement and imposing fines . It must also impose penalties with deterrent effect on owners who profiteer from UBWs to reduce their profit margin
屋宇署在2001年至2010年推行為期10年的取締樓宇僭建物計劃，特別針對有迫切危險"須予以取締"類別的僭建物，其間發出了接近30萬張清拆令，並清拆了40萬個僭建物，成效良好。
The Buildings Department implemented a 10 - year UBWs crackdown programme from 2001 to 2010 targeting particularly on the actionable UBWs posing imminent dangers . During that period nearly 300 000 removal orders were issued and 400 000 UBWs were removed . The result was remarkable
然而，"野草燒不盡、春風吹又生"。
Yet UBWs are like the grass which can never be wiped out but will grow again with the spring breeze
在2010年年底，當局在《建築物條例》下引入小型工程監管制度，旨在促進樓宇安全及使建築監管制度更務實，從而方便有關人士遵從。
At the end of 2010 the Minor Works Control System MWCS was introduced under the Buildings Ordinance to enhance building safety and increase the user - friendliness of the building control regime to facilitate compliance
在此制度下，展開若干性質簡單和安全風險較低的小型建築工程前，不再須要事先花錢、花時間聘用認可人士，向建築事務監督遞交圖則和申請批准。
Under MWCS the existing requirements to seek prior approval for building plans and consent from the Building Authority to carry out minor works which are smaller in scale and pose a lower level of risk will be dispensed with to save money and time for engaging an authorized person
當局同時設立檢核計劃，容許在小型工程監管制度實施前未經批准但已完成的若干小型設施予以保留，條件是該等設施須經訂明建築專業人士或註冊承建商進行檢查，確認安全，這樣當局便不會發出拆卸令。
Meanwhile a validation scheme was established for minor features installed without prior approval and before the implementation of MWCS to be retained on the condition that they were confirmed safe after inspection by prescribed building professionals or registered contractors . No demolition order would be issued in this case
雖然檢核計劃並不理想，但在顧及安全的大前提下，一來可兼顧住戶的實際需要，二來可減低業主或住戶因要修正而帶來的負擔，三來可避免浪費，所以我支持檢核計劃。
The validation scheme may not be perfect . Yet on the premise of safety it can first meet the genuine needs of occupants; second minimize the burden of owners or occupants in seeking rectification; and third avoid wastage . I therefore support the validation scheme
我認為在確保安全的原則下，這項建議值得支持。
In my view this proposal is worth supporting on the premise of safety
雖然"事後補鑊"的做法並非最理想，但實事求是，最重要是必須確保相關小型設施不會對公眾構成危險。
While remedial action like this may not be desirable from a practical point of view it is most important for the Government to ensure that the minor features in question will not pose risks to public safety
不過，正如我剛才所說，最 好是人人守法，不作僭建，並在懷疑有僭建風險時諮詢專業人士，確保沒有違法和不會影響樓宇安全，令大家可以安心居住。
Yet as I just said it would be best for everyone to be law - abiding stop constructing UBWs consult professionals about the legality of suspected UBWs and ensure that such suspected UBWs will not undermine building safety to create a safe living environment
主席，我再次感謝劉國勳議員提出議案，以及姚思榮議員提出的修正案，我就着幾點作扼要的回應。
President I would like to thank Mr LAU Kwok - fan once again for moving the motion and Mr YIU Si - wing for proposing the amendment and I would like to briefly make a few points in response
當我們向前看整件事時，第一個切入點可能就是因為剛才不同議員都有提及就是我們的城市規劃。
When we look at the future development in a holistic manner the first entry point may possibly be―as various Members have talked about just now―our town planning
事實上如果要我們的城市向前發展得好，一個有序、健康的城市規劃程序是必需要的，你看各大城市都有。
In fact an orderly and sound town planning regime is indispensable for the good development for our city in the future as we can see in many big cities
所以一些例如交通影響、環境影響，其實不可不做，城市規劃委員會亦並非橡皮圖章，你看過往一些實際的例子，城規會亦並非每一次都直接通過行政機關的建議。
For this reason assessing the impacts of developments on the traffic and environment is something that we must do . The Town Planning Board TPB is definitely not a rubber stamp . As seen from some actual examples in the past TPB did not always adopt the recommendations of the Executive Authorities directly
有項目聽了實際情況，特別是考慮了當地居民意見的時候，有關的政府提案是會修改，甚至在個別情況是不同意的。
In some cases after learning the actual situation especially after considering the views of local residents TPB did revise the relevant government proposals and might even reject them in individual cases
我曾經是城規會主席，我覺得這亦是一些健康的發展，不應該負面地去看。
As a former TPB chairman I consider this a healthy development and should not be viewed in a negative light
新田/落馬洲發展樞紐，剛剛發展局同事到立法會解說了，我們在2019年開展可行性研究，盼望如果大家支持我們，2025年可以真正開展建造工程，當中6年的時間。
Our colleagues from the Development Bureau have recently given a briefing on the San TinLok Ma Chau Development Node at the Legislative Council . We started a feasibility study on this project in 2019 . Subject to the support of Members actual construction work will hopefully start in 2025 six years after the commencement of the study
如果對比以往是怎樣呢？古洞北/粉嶺北新發展區的情況，以往叫新界東北發展，是11年才做到相若的步驟；洪水橋/厦村新發展區是9年。
For the sake of comparison the Kwu Tung NorthFanling North KTNFLN New Development Area NDA previously part of the North East New Territories NDAs has taken 11 years to complete similar procedures whereas the Hung Shui KiuHa Tsuen HSKHT NDA has taken nine years
" 在行政長官支持下，我們在發展局成立了精簡發展管制督導小組，其他政策局、其他部門的同事，如果和發展管制有關，例如運輸方面同事、環境方面同事，最近都已加入了這個小組。
I told him One will never go too fast and should strive to go faster . With the support of the Chief Executive we have set up a Steering Group on Streamlining Development Control under the Development Bureau . Colleagues from other bureaux and departments whose duties are related to development control such as those involved in transport and environmental issues have recently joined the Steering Group
向前走，我們除了看如何加快一些行政程序，如何把不同的審批程序，如果能同步的便同步、能取消的便取消之外，我們亦會檢視相關的法例，包括城市規劃相關的法例、一些道路刊憲相關的法例。
Moving forward apart from exploring ways to expedite some administrative procedures and synchronize or cancel various vetting and approval procedures wherever possible we will also review relevant legislations including laws related to town planning and road gazettal
我自己看，因為這屆 立法會還有幾個月，有關法例修訂建議未必可以在本屆立法會會期內提出，或者要去到下一屆的會期，我盼望立法會對我們這方面的工作仍然能夠大力的支持。
In my view with only a few months left in the current term of the Legislative Council the proposed legislative amendments may have to be introduced in the next term of the Legislative Council rather than the current term . I hope that the Legislative Council will still give strong support to our work by then
議員亦提到，當我們談香港規劃的時候，不能不考慮內地的情況，在這點上政府絕對認同。
Members have also mentioned that it is impossible not to take the Mainland situation into account when we talk about the planning of Hong Kong . The Government absolutely concurs with this point
如何善用新界北位處口岸經濟帶，能夠便利來往深圳及粤東地區的地理及交通上的優勢，以充分把握內地發展機會是我們規劃相關發展時一個非常重要的考慮因素。
Due to its proximity to the Shenzhen Port Economic Belt New Territories North provides easy access to Shenzhen and the eastern part of Guangdong . Utilizing the geographical and transport advantages of New Territories North so as to fully grasp the development opportunities in the Mainland is a vital consideration in our planning for relevant developments
對政府來說，我們會充分考慮區域性發展，包括《粵港澳大灣區發展規劃綱要》以及"十四五"規劃的相關內容，特別是後者首次提出支持香港建設國際創新科技中心的地位。
The Government will give due consideration to regional development including the details of the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area GBA and the 14 Five - Year Plan . In particular the 14 Five - Year Plan has for the first time proposed to support the construction of an international centre for innovation and technology in Hong Kong
我們會特別探討如何與深圳的科研與科技發展發揮協同作用，這亦配合粵港澳大灣區發展策略下，中央政府大力支持港深合作建設國際科技創新中心的發展方針。
We will specifically explore ways to achieve synergy with the scientific research and technology developments in Shenzhen so as to dovetail with the development plan of the Central Government to offer strong support for Hong Kong - Shenzhen cooperation in building an international centre for technological innovation under the GBA Development Strategy
沙頭角的情況我會簡單提一提。
I will briefly talk about the situation in Sha Tau Kok
在開場發言我曾提及，其實政府近年已經將禁區範圍大幅減少超過八成，由本來的2,800公頃減至約400公頃。
As I mentioned in my opening speech the Government has in fact reduced the size of closed area by more than 80 % in recent years from the original 2 800 hectares to about 400 hectares
但沙頭角有其獨特的歷史情況，其保安及走私風險是高的。
However due to its unique historical circumstances Sha Tau Kok is at high risk of smuggling and other security threats
所以向前走，如果在沙頭角要做某些措施讓其可以比較大規模發展，特別是做到大規模的旅遊活動，這方面的風險是要克服的。
Moving forward such risks must be overcome if certain measures have to be introduced in Sha Tau Kok for relatively large - scale development especially large - scale tourism activities
議員今天的種種建議，我們會帶回去，讓相關同事作跟進研究。
We will take back all the suggestions made by Members today for relevant colleagues to conduct follow - up studies
主席，在土地規劃方面，這是最後一點，我會說是千帆並舉，馬不停蹄。
President last but not least I would say that we are going full steam ahead with numerous projects in respect of land planning
我們會努力去做，因為香港對土地的需要是迫切的。
We will try our best given the keen demand for land in Hong Kong
我亦很高興，今天聽到議員對政府進一步加快所有有關環節，包括一些法例情況，似乎也會支持。
I am also pleased to hear today that Members appear to be supportive of the Government in further expediting all relevant efforts including the review of legislation
接下來當我們有具體建議時，我們會到立法會向大家作進一步解釋。
We will further brief Members on our specific proposals as soon as they are available
主席，進一步增加可被容忍的小型適意設施類別，讓市民能受惠於一個簡便可行的檢核計劃，同時照顧到"風險為本"的原則，是一個務實及利民的安排，這一點剛才陳恒鑌議員、謝偉銓議員和剛剛發言的柯創盛議員都清楚指出。
President a further increase in the number of types of minor amenity features which could be tolerated enables the public to benefit from a simple and feasible validation scheme while at the same time takes into account the risk - based principle . It is a pragmatic and people - friendly arrangement . This point has been clearly indicated by Mr CHAN Han - pan Mr Tony TSE and Mr Wilson OR who made his speech just now
政府相信亦盼望社會可以支持我們這個做法。
The Government believes and hopes that the community can support this arrangement of ours
陳恒鑌議員提及是否可以將更多設施納入這個檢核計劃的範疇，這個之前提及到，我們的基本原則仍是"風險為本"，屋宇署會不時檢討實際情況，如果發現有更多的設施可以被納入，我們是會這樣做的。
Mr CHAN Han - pan has mentioned whether it is possible to include more features in the validation scheme . As mentioned earlier our basic principle is still risk - based . The Buildings Department will review the actual situation from time to time
陳恒鑌議員提到可否定下時間，每多少年做一次，這方面我們會再作思量。
If it is found that more features can be included we will do so . Mr CHAN Han - pan has mentioned whether a timetable can be drawn up on the number of years between each validation
在寮屋方面，我想清楚指出，根據目前的政策，我們不容許一些登記的寮屋作任何非法的擴張或擴建，因為若我們容許的話，就有被濫用的可能性，遺害可以很大，所以就這方面的政策處理，地政總署要非常謹慎。
We will take that into further consideration . As for squatter structures I wish to point out clearly that under the current policy we do not allow any illegal extension or expansion of surveyed squatter structures because this practice if allowed is potentially open to abuse and may cause great harm . Therefore the Lands Department must be very careful when handling the policy in this respect
但無論如何，就寮屋的設施，有沒有一個適當處理的空間，我們仍願意小心考慮。
However in any case we are still willing to consider carefully whether there is room for the proper handling of the squatter facilities
就小型工程檢核計劃，目前屋宇署的網頁已有非常多資料，如有改動，他們亦會和相關專業人士做好溝通、做好解釋工作，這一方面我們會進一步努力。
Regarding the minor works validation scheme a lot of information is currently available on the web page of the Buildings Department . Should there be any changes they will properly communicate with and explain to the relevant professionals . We will step up our efforts in this respect
我亦非常同意柯創盛議員剛才所說，樓宇結構安全非常重要，所以當我們看到一些違例建築，在建築安全甚至防火安全上有問題的時候，不單是屋宇署，亦包括消防處，均一定會嚴正執法。
I also agree very much with Mr Wilson ORs earlier remark that the structural safety of buildings is very important . For this reason when we notice that there are problems with the unauthorized building works in respect of building safety and even fire safety not only the Buildings Department but also the Fire Services Department will definitely take law enforcement actions resolutely
主席，政府把下個大規模的新發展區鎖定為新界北及新界東北一帶，即新田/落馬洲、古洞及粉嶺北等，作為香港的重點土地規劃項目。
President the Government has identified the region of New Territories North and North East New Territories ie . San TinLok Ma Chau Kwu Tung and Fanling North for the development of the next large - scale new development area which will become a key land planning project for Hong Kong
我感謝劉國勳議員及姚思榮議員分別提出議案和修正案，讓我們有機會就該區的發展向政府進言。
I am grateful to Mr LAU Kwok - fan and Mr YIU Si - wing for proposing the motion and the amendment respectively thus giving us a chance to present to the Government our views on the development of the region
我會支持原議案及修正案。
I support the original motion and the amendment
雖然新界北位處香港邊陲地帶，但同時毗鄰繁華的深圳市羅湖區和福田區。
While New Territories North is located on the periphery of Hong Kongs territory it is also situated adjacent to the bustling Luohu District and Futian District of Shenzhen
我期望政府在規劃過程中，將眼光開闊一點，就深圳羅湖、福田等核心商業區的因素作綜合考慮，產生足夠的吸引力，讓深圳和粵港澳大灣區內地城市的人才、技術和資源在新界北匯聚。
I expect the Government to broaden its perspective during the planning process and take a comprehensive account of all factors including the core business districts of Shenzhen such as Luohu and Futian so that New Territories North will be sufficiently attractive to draw talents technologies and resources from Shenzhen and the Mainland cities of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area GBA . Let us take the example of the Hong Kong - Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in the Lok Ma Chau Loop the Loop
以位於落馬洲河套區的港深創新及科技園為例，該園將是香港未來最大的創科平台，提供合共120萬平方米的總樓面面積，67座樓宇將會分兩期發展。
The Park will become the largest innovation and technology IT platform in Hong Kong . It covers a total gross floor area of 1.2 million sq m with 67 buildings to be developed in two phases
整個項目完成後可帶來5萬個職位，每年帶動的經濟貢獻達500億元。
Upon the completion of the whole project 50 000 jobs will be created and its economic contribution can reach 50 billion per annum
根據現時的規劃，第一期會先發展西面，當中的"創新斗室"預計只提供約100個住宿單位，相信遠遠未能滿足科研人員及其家庭的住宿需求。
Under the current plan the first phase involves the development of the western part . The InnoCell in that part is expected to provide only about 100 residential units which I believe fall far short of the accommodation demand of research and development RD personnel and their families
為了將新界北打造為吸引科研人才的生態區，政府在規劃時必須加入人流往來及住宿方便等元素，包括如何放寬區內的通關限制，貼近兩地人員的工作模式，特別是科研人員的作息空間。
In order to develop New Territories North into an RD ecosystem for attracting RD talent the Governments plan must incorporate features to facilitate movement of people and accommodation including relaxing the clearance restrictions within the region to accommodate the work pattern of the personnel from the two places especially the living needs of RD personnel
這樣才可讓他們安心進行科研工作，樂意到香港發展，落實建設科技創新走廊的目標。
This will enable them to engage in RD with peace of mind and gladly develop their careers in Hong Kong thereby achieving the objective of developing an IT corridor
早前，一國兩制研究中心研究總監在接受傳媒訪問時提出他對新界發展的想法。
Earlier on the Research Director of the One Country Two Systems Research Institute expressed his views on the development of the New Territories during a media interview
他強調香港要把握"十四五"規劃的機遇，確立香港國際創新科技中心的定位。
He stressed that Hong Kong should capitalize on the opportunities brought by the 14 Five - Year Plan to establish its position as an international IT hub
在深圳皇崗口岸實施"一地兩檢"後，釋出的落馬洲邊境土地應納入現有的落馬洲河套地區，並將河套區、文錦渡口岸以南及蓮塘/香園圍口岸以南的土地連接起來，打造成"小矽谷"，吸引華為及騰訊等創科巨頭將研發中心遷至該處，成為粤港澳創科中心的心臟。
Upon the implementation of the co - location arrangement at the Huanggang Port in Shenzhen the land released from the Lok Ma Chau border area should be incorporated into the existing Loop . Moreover the Loop the land to the south of Man Kam To Boundary Control Point and the land to the south of LiantangHeung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point should be linked up to form a little Silicon Valley in order to attract IT giants such as Huawei and Tencent to relocate their RD centres there which will gradually become the heart of the Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao IT hub
我認為這些建議值得政府進一步研究。
I consider these suggestions worthy of further study by the Government
此外，政府應同步推進區內的交通配套，特別是集體運輸鐵路系統必不可少。
Besides the Government should develop transport infrastructure in the region in parallel . In particular a mass transit railway system is indispensable
新田/落馬洲計劃第一批居民預計於2032年入伙，可惜的是，擬建的北環綫及新田站遲至2034年才落成。
The first resident intake of the San TinLok Ma Chau project is expected to take place in 2032 . Unfortunately the proposed Northern Link and San Tin station will only be completed in 2034
兩年時間並非短暫，我希望政府能加快落實北環綫，並將網絡進一步向東西延伸，貫通整個新界北及東北區。
Since two years is not a short time I hope that the Government can expedite the construction of the Northern Link and further extend the network eastwards and westwards to cover the whole New Territories North and North East New Territories
同時，新界與市區之間亦要開通一條南北快綫。
At the same time a north - south express railway should be developed for connecting the New Territories and the urban areas
在新界北完成發展後，其總人口將大幅增加，加上現有的東鐵綫也接近飽和，政府需要研究興建一條南北快綫，由新界北直達港島，快捷地連接原有的市區核心商業區。
New Territories North will have a substantial population increase upon the development . Moreover the capacity of the existing East Rail Line is near saturation . The Government has to conduct studies on constructing a north - south express railway for establishing an express direct connection between New Territories North and Hong Kong Island as well as the existing core business districts in the urban areas
正如我剛才所說，新界北的規劃應該輻射至大灣區內各大城市，除了將鐵路系統連接至各個口岸外，特區政府應與深圳積極推動兩地地鐵接駁，以實現無縫連接和通關便捷。
As I have just said the planning for New Territories North should also take into account the major cities of GBA . Apart from linking the railway system with the various boundary control points the SAR Government and the Shenzhen authorities should actively promote the connection of the railways of the two places with a view to achieving seamless connection and facilitating cross - boundary clearance
舉例而言，現時港深兩地的地鐵系統已有兩處銜接口，包括港鐵落馬洲站與深圳福田口岸，以及羅湖站。
For example there are currently two connecting points between Hong Kong and Shenzhen railway systems which are Lok Ma Chau MTR stationFutian Checkpoint station in Shenzhen and Lo Wu stationLuohu station
日後，北環綫東西延伸後，兩地應探討深圳地鐵系統可如何接駁至洪水橋、香園圍口岸、蓮塘等。
After the Northern Link is extended eastwards and westwards in the future the authorities of the two places should explore how the Shenzhen metro system can be linked with Hung Shui Kiu Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point Liantang etc
至於姚思榮議員建議利用沙頭角公眾碼頭發展海上旅遊，以及在中英街發展邊境旅遊，讓香港旅遊業有多一個發展方向，我對此表示支持。
Mr YIU Si - wing suggests making use of the Sha Tau Kok Public Pier to develop marine tourism and Chung Ying Street to develop boundary tourism . This will give Hong Kongs tourism industry another development direction and I express support for this suggestion
主席，首先，我感謝劉國勳議員的原議案和姚思榮議員的修正案。
President first I would like to thank Mr LAU Kwok - fan for his original motion and Mr YIU Si - wing for his amendment
關於如何促進新界北發展，社會各界都十分關注。
Various sectors of society are very concerned about how to promote the development of New Territories North
主席，土地和房屋供應毫無疑問是困擾香港的最大民生問題。
President the supply of land and housing is undoubtedly the biggest livelihood problem that plagues Hong Kong
據香港房屋委員會最新公布的數據，截至今年3月底，一般申請者在過去12個月獲編配入住公屋的平均輪候時間是5.8年，創近22年新高。
According to the latest data released by the Hong Kong Housing Authority as at the end of March this year the average waiting time for general applicants to be allocated public housing in the past 12 months was 5.8 years which is a record high in nearly 22 years
長期以來，我們也可以看到兩種很矛盾的現象，一方面是土地供應嚴重不足，影響住房供應；另一方面是本港確實仍有不少土地長期荒廢，未能做到地盡其用。
For a long time we have also noticed two very contradictory phenomena . On the one hand there is a serious shortage of land supply which affects the supply of housing; on the other hand there is indeed a lot of land in Hong Kong that has been abandoned for a long time resulting in a failure to use land to the fullest
我認為這兩種現象並存，也是源於本港一直缺乏具前瞻性的整體規劃。
I think the coexistence of these two phenomena is caused by a lack of forward - looking overall planning in Hong Kong all along
當局長期自綁手腳，例如香港與深圳邊境之間有7個陸路口岸，口岸附近龐大的人流和物流其實蘊藏着巨大的發展潛力，口岸經濟可以應運而生。
For a long time the authorities have tied their own hands and feet . For example there are seven land ports along the boundary between Hong Kong and Shenzhen . The enormous flow of people and goods near these ports actually contain huge development potential for developing port economy
然而，本港當局卻長期受"邊界"或"禁區"的觀念束縛，未能以口岸發展規劃帶動邊界開發。
However the Hong Kong authorities have for a long time limited themselves by the concept of border or closed areas and thus failed to drive border development with port development planning
主席，今天討論的焦點是新界北發展。
President the focus of our discussion today is developing New Territories North
在5月10日由我主持的發展事務委員會會議上，我們聽取了發展局官員簡介新界北的最新發展情況。
At the meeting of the Panel on Development chaired by me on 10 May we were briefed on the latest developments in New Territories North by officials of the Development Bureau
當局在2018年完成《發展新界北部地區初步可行性研究》，建議以全面規劃的方式發展新界北，以發展現代化產業及需要在口岸附近營運的行業。
The authorities completed the Preliminary Feasibility Study on Developing the New Territories North in 2018 and recommended to develop New Territories North with comprehensive planning so as to develop modern industries and industries that need to operate near the ports
政府物色了3個具發展潛力的地區，並且建議優先展開新田/落馬洲發展樞紐項目，以配合擬建的北環綫和新田站所帶來的機遇，可望建設為高密度的商住發展區，北部則會預留作科技及企業用途，配合河套地區的港深創新及科技園。
The Government has identified three areas with development potentials . It recommended that the San TinLok Ma Chau Development Node project be launched as a priority to tie in with the opportunities brought by the proposed Northern Link and San Tin Station with a view to developing the region into a high - density commercial and residential area . The northern part of the region will be reserved for technology and corporate use to dovetail with the development of the Hong Kong - Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in the Loop
同時，鑒於重建後皇崗口岸將實施"一地兩檢"安排，釋出港方土地毗連該樞紐的北部，所以將納入作全面規劃。
Meanwhile given that the Huanggang Port will implement the co - location arrangement after its redevelopment the land released on Hong Kong side which adjoins the northern part of the Development Node will be included in the comprehensive planning
該樞紐預料可提供31,000個房屋單位，其中七成為公營房屋，可容納84,000名人口，並提供約64,000個就業機會，可以同時有助解決住屋、經濟發展及就業等問題。
It is expected that the Development Node will produce about 31 000 residential units that can accommodate about 84 000 residents and generate around 64 000 job opportunities . This will also help in solving problems of housing economic development employment etc