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Developing the Dual Engines Focus

IV Ecological Conservation

Natural environment and biodiversity are crucial to our health and well-being.

In addition to creating development capacity, we also need to increase
environmental capacity in order to achieve the strategic planning direction of
sustainable growth and “co-existence of development and conservation”.

While creating development capacity for economic development in the
Northern Metropolis, areas with high ecological significance will also be
proactively restored and conserved. The Government is now conducting a

feasibility on the establishment of a wetland conservation park system in the
Northern Metropolis to enhance the environmental capacity there.

The “three-island” configuration

of the KYCAI have taken into
consideration the surrounding
environment, keeping the
artificial islands away from coral
communities with ecological
value along the coastlines of the
surrounding islands. The design

of the Y-shape channel between
the islands can effectively cope
with the impact of reclamation
on water quality and ecology by
maintaining sufficient water flow
velocity in the waters nearby.
Besides, a comprehensive blue- Key Considerations in the Design of Artificial Islands
– Water flow, Water Quality and Ecology
green network will be planned
on the artificial islands. While
a variety of recreational and sports opportunities will be provided for people living

and working on the islands, a diverse range of flora and fauna habitats will also be
created to enhance biodiversity. The network comprises the blue-green corridors,
over 20 km of accessible waterfront promenades, eco-shorelines, and various open
spaces. In addition, ecological enhancement measures are proposed within the
Y-shape channel to further promote biodiversity, such as deploying artificial reefs at
seabed and building eco-shoreline in the intertidal zone.

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