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Whitehead
Whitehead, which was formerly occupied by the Whitehead Detention Centre for Vietnamese boat people
in 1990s, is strategically located to the east of the Ma On Shan Town Centre and as a headland at the Tolo
Harbour. Apart from the residential development in the southern part, the proposed Whitehead Sports
Park including the provision of sports and recreational facilities such as a cricket field, baseball field,
velodrome and water sports centre in the northern part, is under active planning.
Potential Reclamation in Ma Liu Shui
Located at the centre of the Eastern Knowledge and Technology Corridor under "Hong Kong 2030+:
Towards a Planning Vision and Strategy Transcending 2030", the reclamation area in Ma Liu Shui has
the potential to enhance the existing innovation and technology (I&T) ecosystem and achieve synergy
in Hong Kong. Together with the land to be vacated by the relocation of the Sha Tin Sewage Treatment
Works to caverns, a total of 88 hectares of new land will be mainly used for I&T development. Further
study on the future development will be conducted.
Looking Ahead
As a result of population growth in Hong Kong, more land would be required to meet the demand
for residential, commercial, recreational and other purposes. It is expected that Sha Tin New Town
will continue to grow to help meet such demand. Apart from housing, a full range of community and
recreational facilities and infrastructures will be provided to ensure that Sha Tin New Town is a place
where people can work, play, grow and learn in a pleasing and enjoyable environment.
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