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The Northern Metropolis
The Northern Metropolis covers Yuen Long and North Districts, including the boundary
areas between Hong Kong and Shenzhen with seven boundary control points (BCPs). It
comprises a number of major development clusters with transport proposals to enhance
their accessibility and inter-connectivity. This Metropolis commands a favourable location
for the innovation and technology industry and encompasses rich cultural and natural
resources.
Northern Metropolis
The key initiatives in the area include:
(a) Expansion of Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area (HSK/HT NDA)
To expand the HSK/HT NDA to cover Tsim Bei Tsui, Lau Fau Shan and Pak Nai, with
new transport infrastructure serving the expanded area and upgrade the NDA as a
modern service centre by leveraging on the expansion of the ‘Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong
Kong Modern Service Industry Co-operation Zone’ and a new cross-boundary rail link
(Hung Shui Kiu – Qianhai).
(b) San Tin/Lok Ma Chau Development Node (ST/LMC DN)
ST/LMC DN will be expanded and developed into a ‘Technopole’ with housing
development.
(c) Expansion of Kwu Tung North New Development Area (KTN NDA)
To expand the KTN NDA northwards to include Ma Tso Lung with a view to increasing
residential supply and providing support to the innovation and technology enterprises
in the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation & Technology Park (HK-SZ I&T Park).
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