The construction of the San Tin Technopole will commence in 2024 Q4.
Which conservation boundaries are being eroded by the San Tin Technopole development?
This wetland nurtures many endangered species.
This already accounts for 30% of the total population of Black-faced Spoonbill in the Inner Deep Bay area, equivalent to over 1% of the global population. It is already eligible to be included as Ramsar Wetland of International Importance
Key Development Timeline
18 May 2023
Announcement of pond reclamation proposal for San Tin Development
The San Tin development plan that involves filling of extensive fishpond wetlands and occupation of about 250 hectares of Wetland Conservation Area and Buffer, was released on the Legislative Council website for the first time.
18 May 2023
21 Nov 2023 - 20 Jan 2024
Public Engagement exercise of the Study on the Development of Wetland Conservation Parks System
AFCD launched a two-month Public Engagement exercise of the Study on the Development of Wetland Conservation Parks System on 21 November 2023. The member of the public can submit comments by e-mail (wcps_system@afcd.gov.hk) on or before 20 January 2024.
2 Feb 2024 - 2 Mar 2024
Public Consultation for Environmental impact Assessment report
The Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report of the San Tin Technopole was made published on 2 Feb which is also the World Wetland Day 2024. 50 submissions were received by the EPD.
2 Feb 2024 - 2 Mar 2024
8 Mar 2024
Land Resumption gazetted
Most of the "Wetland Conservation Area" affected by the San Tin Technopole development are owned by three major property developers or Tso/Tong lands. The corresponding land resumption has been gazetted on 8 March 2024. However, no update regarding the land within the proposed conservation park. It is still unknown if the government would allow private participation for wetland development, such as in-situ land exchange.
08 Mar 2024 - 08 May 2024
Statutory Public Consultation for Plan-making under Town Planning Ordinance
The "San Tin Technopole Outline Zoning Plan" has started a 2-month public consultation. A total of over 1,600 submission were received by the Town Planning Board.
08 Mar 2024 - 08 May 2024
17 May 2024
Approval of EIA report
The Environmental Protection Department approved the Environmental impact Assessment report of San Tin Technopole with conditions, despite of the quality.
19 Jul 2024
Town Planning Board's decision
Three Outline Zoning Plans related to San Tin Technopole development and Sam Po Shue Wetland Conservation Park were approved by the Town Planning Board.
19 Jul 2024
1 August 2024
Judicial Review of San Tin EIA
A member of the public has applied for a Judicial Review of the Environmental Protection Department’s decision to approve the EIA report with conditions.
Estimated in Oct 2024
Seek funding approval from LegCo
The government planned to seek funding from the Legislative Council Finance Committee by the end of this year for the first batch of site formation and infrastructural works.
Estimated in Oct 2024
Dec 2024
Estimated starting date of site formation
The San Tin Technopole Phase 1 Stage 1 (East) - Site Formation and Engineering Infrastructure Works are scheduled to commence in December 2024. The target is to deliver about 20 hectares of new I&T sites in phases, beginning in 2026-27, for the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation's development and operation.
The inadequacies of the San Tin Technopole's Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA)
How San Tin Technopole underwent Town Planning Process?
