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Proposed road works for Agricultural Park in Kwu Tung South - Phase 2 first stage works gazetted
24.5.2024

The Government gazetted today (May 24) the proposed road works at Tsiu Keng Road for the establishment of the Agricultural Park in Kwu Tung South - Phase 2 first stage works. Details of the proposal are set out in the Annex. The plan and scheme of the works are available for public inspection at the following government offices during office hours: Central and Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, G/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong North Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, G/F, North District Government Offices, 3 Pik Fung Road, Fanling, New Territories District Lands Office, North, 6/F, North District Government Offices, 3 Pik Fung Road, Fanling, New Territories The gazette notice, scheme, plan, resumption plan and location plan are available at www.tlb.gov.hk/eng/publications/transport/gazette/gazette.html . Any person who wishes to object to the works or the use, or both, is required to address to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics an objection in writing, which can be submitted via the following means: By post or by hand to the Transport and Logistics Bureau's Drop-in Box No. 6 located at the entrance on 2/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong. The box is available for use between 8am and 7pm from Monday to Friday (except public holidays); By fax to 2868 4643; or By email to gazettetlb@tlb.gov.hk . A notice of objection should describe the objector's interest and the manner in which he or she alleges that he or she will be affected by the works or the use. Objectors are requested to provide contact details to facilitate communication. A notice of objection should be delivered to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics not later than July 23, 2024.
Proposed amendments to road works for public housing development at Fanling Area 17 gazetted
26.4.2024

The Government gazetted today (April 26) the proposed amendments to road works for public housing development at Fanling Area 17 to address the public views towards the original scheme. Details of the proposed amendments are set out in the Annex. The amendment plan and amendment scheme of the works are available for public inspection at the following government offices during office hours: Central and Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, G/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong North Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, G/F, North District Government Offices, 3 Pik Fung Road, Fanling, New Territories District Lands Office, North, 6/F, North District Government Offices, 3 Pik Fung Road, Fanling, New Territories The gazette notice, amendment scheme, amendment plan, resumption plan and location plan are available at www.tlb.gov.hk/eng/publications/transport/gazette/gazette.html . Any person who wishes to object to the proposed amendments is required to address to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics an objection in writing, which can be submitted via the following means: By post or by hand to the Transport and Logistic Bureau's drop-in box No. 6 located at the entrance on 2/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong. The box is available for use between 8am and 7pm from Monday to Friday (except public holidays); By fax to 2868 4643; or By email to gazettetlb@tlb.gov.hk . A notice of objection should describe the objector's interest and the manner in which he or she alleges that he or she will be affected by the proposed amendments. Objectors are requested to provide contact details to facilitate communication. A notice of objection should be delivered to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics not later than June 25, 2024.
Proposed construction of Airport Tung Chung Link gazetted
26.4.2024

The Government gazetted today (April 26) the proposed road works for the construction of the Airport Tung Chung Link to connect Tung Chung, SkyCity and the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Hong Kong Port. Details of the proposal are set out in the Annex. The plans and scheme of the works are available for public inspection at the following government offices during office hours: Central and Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, G/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong Islands Home Affairs Enquiry Centre (Tung Chung), 1/F, Tung Chung Post Office Building, 6 Mei Tung Street, Tung Chung, Lantau Island, Hong Kong Islands Home Affairs Enquiry Centre (Mui Wo), G/F, Mui Wo Government Offices, 2 Ngan Kwong Wan Road, Mui Wo, Lantau Island, Hong Kong Islands Home Affairs Enquiry Centre (Cheung Chau), G/F, 22 San Hing Street, Cheung Chau, Hong Kong Islands District Office Main Office, 20/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong District Lands Office, Islands, 19/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong The gazette notice, scheme, plans, plan for creation of rights of temporary occupation of land and location plan are available at www.tlb.gov.hk/eng/publications/transport/gazette/gazette.html . Any person who wishes to object to the works or the use, or both, is required to address to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics an objection in writing, which can be submitted via the following means: By post or by hand to the Transport and Logistics Bureau's Drop-in Box No. 6 located at the entrance on 2/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong. The box is available for use between 8am and 7pm from Monday to Friday (except public holidays); By fax to 2868 4643; or By email to gazettetlb@tlb.gov.hk . A notice of objection should describe the objector's interest and the manner in which he or she alleges that he or she will be affected by the works or the use. Objectors are requested to provide contact details to facilitate communication. A notice of objection should be delivered to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics not later than June 25, 2024.
Hong Kong and Dongjiang sign MOU on promotion of aircraft leasing (with photos)
19.4.2024

The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, and the member of the Standing Committee of the Communist Party of China Tianjin Municipal Committee and Executive Vice Mayor of Tianjin, Mr Liu Guiping, today (April 19) witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Transport and Logistics Bureau (TLB) and the Administrative Commission of the Tianjin Dongjiang Free Trade Port Zone to deepen co-operation in the development of the aircraft leasing and financing industries. Both Hong Kong and Tianjin have an important role to play in promoting the aircraft leasing and financing industry as well as financial innovation and operation. According to the MOU, the two sides will fully utilise their comparative advantages and join hands to build a regionally linked and complementary aircraft leasing and financing platform to promote co-operation between enterprises of the two places. Relying on the advantages of Hong Kong as an international financial centre and those of Dongjiang in the clustering of players of the aircraft leasing industry, the two sides will forge deeper co-operation in different areas, including financing, business, international competition, publicity, and the promotion of talent exchanges and training. Mr Lam said in his speech that the MOU marks a new milestone in the development of aircraft leasing between Hong Kong and Tianjin Dongjiang. The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has been promoting the development of aircraft leasing in Hong Kong in accordance with the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and the report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. The Bill to enhance the aircraft leasing preferential tax regime was passed by the Legislative Council in February this year, thereby further strengthening Hong Kong's competitiveness in the global aircraft leasing market. As an international financial centre and an international aviation hub, Hong Kong is well positioned to provide the necessary resources and support to aircraft lessors. The Tianjin Dongjiang Free Trade Port Zone has become the largest aircraft leasing hub in China and the second largest in the world after Ireland. With the signing of the MOU, Mr Lam said he looks forward to more aircraft lessors, airlines, as well as organisations and individuals who need to lease aircraft, utilising the joint platforms of the two places for aircraft leasing business.
STL concludes two-day visit to Beijing (with photos)
10.4.2024

The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, today (April 10) called on the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council and met with representatives from the National Railway Administration and China State Railway Group Co., Ltd in Beijing. In the morning, Mr Lam called on the Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council, Mr Xia Baolong, to brief him on the latest work progress on Hong Kong's maritime, aviation and logistics developments, including an introduction of the Action Plan on Modern Logistics Development and the Action Plan on Maritime and Port Development Strategy promulgated late last year. Mr Lam said that under the support of the National 14th Five-Year Plan and the Outline Development Plan for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA), Hong Kong will continue to consolidate and promote its status as an international maritime centre and aviation hub by leveraging its distinctive advantages of enjoying the strong support of the motherland and being closely connected to the world. Mr Lam also expressed his gratitude to the motherland's staunch support for Hong Kong in better utilising transport infrastructures such as the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge and the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link to facilitate the integration of Hong Kong and the Mainland. Mr Xia fully recognised the work of the Transport and Logistics Bureau. Mr Lam also met with the Administrator of the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC), Mr Song Zhiyong, in the morning to brief him on the latest developments in Hong Kong's aviation industry and discuss arrangements to further enhance the aviation connectivity between Hong Kong and the Mainland. Mr Lam also expressed gratitude to the CAAC and the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China, Ltd. for arranging the visit of aircraft C919 and ARJ21 to Hong Kong in December last year, allowing Hong Kong citizens to share the country's achievements in aviation developments. In the afternoon, Mr Lam separately met with the Administrator of the National Railway Administration, Mr Fei Dongbin, and representatives from the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. He expected to maintain close communication with both sides so as to continuously enhance high-speed rail services to cater for the needs of passengers. Mr Lam arrived in Beijing yesterday (April 9) and had a meeting with the Minister of Transport, Mr Li Xiaopeng. Mr Lam introduced to him Hong Kong's transport and logistics developments in air, land and sea. They exchanged views on how to bring high-quality development to the GBA. Mr Lam also visited Beijing Daxing International Airport yesterday where he toured the control tower and terminal to understand their operations. Mr Lam concluded his visit and returned to Hong Kong this evening.
STL to visit Beijing
8.4.2024

The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, will leave for Beijing tomorrow (April 9) for a duty visit. Mr Lam will call on the Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council and meet with representatives from the Ministry of Transport of the People's Republic of China, the Civil Aviation Administration of China, the National Railway Administration as well as the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. Mr Lam will return to Hong Kong on April 10. During his absence, the Under Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Liu Chun-san, will be the Acting Secretary for Transport and Logistics.
Proposed road works for public housing development at Tai Tau Leng in Sheung Shui gazetted
5.4.2024

The Government gazetted today (April 5) the proposed road works in Sheung Shui to provide the necessary infrastructure for the public housing development at Tai Tau Leng. Details of the proposal are set out in the Annex. The plans and scheme of the works are available for public inspection at the following government offices during office hours: Central and Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, G/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong North Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, G/F, North District Government Offices, 3 Pik Fung Road, Fanling, New Territories District Lands Office, North, 6/F, North District Government Offices, 3 Pik Fung Road, Fanling, New Territories The gazette notice, scheme, plans and location plan are available at www.tlb.gov.hk/eng/publications/transport/gazette/gazette.html . Any person who wishes to object to the works or the use, or both, is required to address to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics an objection in writing, which can be submitted via one of the following means: By post or by hand to the Transport and Logistics Bureau's Drop-in Box No. 6 located at the entrance on 2/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong. The box is available for use between 8am and 7pm from Monday to Friday (except public holidays); By fax to 2868 4643; or By email to gazettetlb@tlb.gov.hk . A notice of objection should describe the objector's interest and the manner in which he or she alleges that he or she will be affected by the works or the use. Objectors are requested to provide contact details to facilitate communication. A notice of objection should be delivered to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics not later than June 4, 2024.
Smart Logistics Datathon 2024 kicks off today (with photos)
2.4.2024

The Smart Logistics Datathon 2024 officially started today (April 2). Participating teams from universities from different parts of Asia and local secondary schools will engage in a 35-hour non-stop big data analysis tonight, and then propose innovative solutions relating to logistics operations, services or business models to compete for the champion, first runner-up and second runner-up awards in the university and secondary school leagues. Speaking at the opening ceremony at Cyberport, the Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, said, "Digital economy has been transforming the world, reforming traditional business models and creating new industries, and the logistics sector is no exception. From the bread-and-butter of logistics like supply chain management to emerging or fast-growing sectors like e-commerce, digitalisation is all the rage in the logistics industry. This is precisely why the Government made smart logistics development one of the key directions of growth for Hong Kong's modern logistics industry in our Action Plan on Modern Logistics Development promulgated in October last year." Mr Lam also exchanged views with participants at the welcome party, and said he hoped that such a unique experience would inspire their creativity and encourage them to join the logistics industry, which is an important engine of Hong Kong's economic growth. He also said he hoped that the Government, industries and academia would sustain their collaboration so that the logistics industry will continue to be an indispensable pillar of Hong Kong's economy. The Smart Logistics Datathon 2024 is supported by the Logistics Promotion Funding Scheme, which the Government launched under the Maritime and Aviation Training Fund in January this year, and organised by the Asian Institute of Supply Chains & Logistics of the Chinese University of Hong Kong. The event also is fully supported by the logistics industry, demonstrating the collaborative effort across sectors to promote digitalisation in the industry. For more information on the Smart Logistics Datathon 2024, please visit aiscl.cuhk.edu.hk/datathon/index.html .
Proposed road improvement works at Hoi Sha Path in Cheung Sha gazetted
28.3.2024

The Government gazetted today (March 28) the proposed road improvement works at Hoi Sha Path in Cheung Sha, Lantau Island, to cater for the anticipated increase in traffic flow and pedestrian movement arising from the residential development in that area. Details of the proposal are set out in the Annex. The plan and scheme of the works are available for public inspection at the following government offices during office hours: Central and Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, G/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong Islands Home Affairs Enquiry Centre (Tung Chung), 1/F, Tung Chung Post Office Building, 6 Mei Tung Street, Tung Chung, Lantau Island Islands District Office Main Office, 20/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong District Lands Office, Islands, 19/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong The gazette notice, scheme, plan, resumption plan and location plan are available at www.tlb.gov.hk/eng/publications/transport/gazette/gazette.html . Any person who wishes to object to the works or the use, or both, is required to address to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics an objection in writing, which can be submitted via the following means: By post or by hand to the Transport and Logistics Bureau's Drop-in Box No. 6 located at the entrance on 2/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong. The box is available for use between 8am and 7pm from Monday to Friday (except public holidays); By fax to 2868 4643; or By email to gazettetlb@tlb.gov.hk . A notice of objection should describe the objector's interest and the manner in which he or she alleges that he or she will be affected by the works or the use. Objectors are requested to provide contact details to facilitate communication. A notice of objection should be delivered to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics not later than May 27, 2024.
STL visits Zhuhai and Macao (with photos)
12.3.2024

The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, attended a meeting of the Joint Works Committee (JWC) of the Three Governments on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) in Zhuhai today (March 12) and inspected the transport and logistics facilities in Macao. The Commissioner for Transport, Ms Angela Lee, also joined the visit. Mr Lam arrived in Zhuhai in the morning to attend the 34th meeting of the JWC to review and discuss various works of the HZMB. After the meeting, Mr Lam proceeded to Macao via Hengqin. He inspected the fourth Macao-Taipa bridge, the Macao Light Rapid Transit and the Traffic Control and Information Center of the Macao Transport Bureau to understand the local infrastructure and transport management. In the evening, Mr Lam inspected the cross-boundary logistics transfer facility at the HZMB Macao Port and learned about its operational procedures. Mr Lam said that both the passenger and vehicular flows of the HZMB rose remarkably last year. To fully realise the mission of better leveraging the HZMB, he held high hopes that the authorities of the three cities will continue to enhance the port efficiency and further strengthen the flow of people as well as the economic and trade exchanges among the three places, with a view to improving the connectivity in transport and logistics among cities of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. âMr Lam concluded his visit and returned to Hong Kong via the HZMB at night.
Proposed road works for Development of San Tin Technopole Phase 1 works gazetted
8.3.2024

The Government gazetted today (March 8) the proposed road works for the Development of San Tin Technopole Phase 1 works. Details of the proposal are set out in the Annex. The plans and scheme of the works are available for public inspection at the following government offices during office hours: Central and Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre, G/F, Harbour Building, 38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong Yuen Long Home Affairs Enquiry Centre G/F, Yuen Long District Office Building, 269 Castle Peak Road, Yuen Long, New Territories District Lands Office, Yuen Long, 9/F, Yuen Long Government Offices, 2 Kiu Lok Square, Yuen Long, New Territories The gazette notice, scheme, plans and location plan are available at www.tlb.gov.hk/eng/publications/transport/gazette/gazette.html . Any person who wishes to object to the works or the use, or both, is required to address to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics an objection in writing, which can be submitted via the following means: By post or by hand to the Transport and Logistics Bureau's Drop-in Box No. 6 located at the entrance on 2/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong. The box is available for use between 8am and 7pm from Monday to Friday (except public holidays); By fax to 2868 4643; or By email to gazettetlb@tlb.gov.hk . A notice of objection should describe the objector's interest and the manner in which he or she alleges that he or she will be affected by the works or the use. Objectors are requested to provide contact details to facilitate communication. A notice of objection should be delivered to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics not later than May 7, 2024.
First batch of three new vessels procured under Phase I of Vessel Subsidy Scheme will come into service from March 2024 (with photos)
27.2.2024

The Transport Department (TD) announced today (February 27) that the first batch of three fully government-subsidised new vessels procured under Phase I of the Vessel Subsidy Scheme (VSS) will be gradually deployed to provide services from March 2024, operating Central - Cheung Chau, Central - Mui Wo and Central - Peng Chau routes. The Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mr Lam Sai-hung, said when attending the launching ceremony of the new vessels, "The Government has launched the VSS to fully subsidise outlying island ferry operators to purchase new vessels, which feature the newly designed promotional logo for government-funded projects. We hope the VSS can enhance the experience of passengers while promoting environmental protection. As the 22 new vessels under Phase I of the VSS gradually arrive, we will continue to work hand in hand with the trade to provide quality ferry services for the public." A spokesman for the TD said, "The VSS aims to improve the fleet quality and promote environmental protection, as well as enhance the experience of passengers." The new vessels will provide more comprehensive facilities, including additional breastfeeding areas and dedicated seats for passengers with pets, double or more the number of wheelchair seats as compared with existing vessels, provision of accessible toilets and mobile phone-charging facilities for some of the seats. Moreover, the new vessels were built with lightweight materials such as aluminium alloy and carbon fibre to reduce the weight of the vessels. They are also equipped with environmental-friendly engines which comply with the highest International Maritime Organization Tier III standard to reduce emission of nitrogen oxides. The Government announced in the Chief Executive's 2019 Policy Address that it would implement the VSS to fully subsidise 10 ferry routes to replace the entire existing fleet with greener vessels and newer facilities in two phases. Under Phase I of the VSS, 22 vessels will be procured for the the six major outlying island routes (including Central - Cheung Chau, Central - Mui Wo, Inter-islands, Central - Peng Chau, Central - Yung Shue Wan and Central - Sok Kwu Wan). About half of the new vessels are expected to arrive by the end of this year.