The projected 1986 populations of Castle Peak New Town, Sha Tin New Town, and, to a lesser extent, Tsuen Wan New Town, were revised downward, and the plan of a new town in Tseung Kwan O was shelved.
Perkiraaan populasi 1986 di kawasan Castle Peak New Town, Sha Tin New Town, dan Tsuen Wan New Town tidak setinggi yang diperkirakan, dan rencana adanya kota baru di Tseung Kwan O diabaikan.