What are the Hong Kong government's development plans for Tseung Kwan O?
The development of Tseung Kwan O began in 1982. The total development area is about 1,005 hectares and the development is divided into three phases. The Phase 1 works and the land formation works of Phase 2 have been completed while infrastructure work of Phase 2 is targeted for completion in early 2003.
Phase 3 includes the southern portion of the Town Center and the area is now being reclaimed. Reclamation for the Tseung Kwan O Industrial Estate has been completed. In preparation for further industrial development, a site at Fat Tong O will be developed for various industrial uses. Reclamation work is in progress.
The MTR Tseung Kwan O was commissioned in August 2003. With a daily patronage of some 130,000, it provides a convenient rail link between the new town and the metro area.
The New Town has a current population of about 295,000 and this is forecast to increase to about 392,000 by 2011. A study is being carried out on the future development of the new town including a planned Western Coast Road, which would provide an additional link between the new town and the metro area.
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