Estratégia de biodiversidade e plano de ação hong kong
TSEUNG KWAN O PATRIMÓNIO DE CAMINHADA DE HERANÇA E CENTRO DE INFORMAÇÃO DO PATRIMÓNIO.
MUSEU DO PALÁCIO DE HONG KONG.
O projeto final do museu foi inaugurado em outubro de 2017. O prédio terá cinco andares e três átrios centrais com paredes de vidro para proporcionar luz natural e vistas panorâmicas do Porto Victoria, do centro cultural e da Ilha de Lantau. O museu estará acessível a pé e haverá um estacionamento subterrâneo e um corredor verde que liga o museu ao Xiqu Center, o teatro da ópera cantonense que está em construção perto da estação de Austin. Dois píeres de balsa também serão desenvolvidos servindo o local também são planejados, um perto de Yau Ma Tei Typhoon Shelter e um perto do M + Pavilion.
A WKCDA espera oferecer os trabalhos para o Museu do Palácio de Hong Kong no início de 2018 e o projeto está previsto para ser concluído em 2022.
QUATRO EDIFÍCIOS MAIS HISTÓRICOS PARA SER REVITALIZADO.
ANTIGOS MAGISTRATY DE FANGLING.
A ex-Magistratura Fanling, que foi fechada em 2002, se tornará um centro de treinamento de liderança para jovens.
O mercado úmido de dois andares na rua 2 Bridges, Sheung Wan, foi construído em 1953 e ocupa uma área de cerca de 640 metros quadrados com uma área de aproximadamente 950 metros quadrados. Ele se tornará um museu de mídia operado pela Fundação de Educação de Jornalismo. O museu, que será conhecido como Hong Kong News-Expo, promoverá a educação em artes liberais, incluindo grupos de educação para a mídia, estúdios experimentais e oficinas. Também permitirá que os visitantes pratiquem ser âncoras de notícias na câmera e exibirão a história dos jornais locais que datam da década de 1850. O museu também terá instalações para profissionais de mídia para a interação e troca de idéias. O projeto está recebendo HK $ 83,5 milhões de financiamento do governo e o museu deve abrir em dezembro de 2018. O patrocínio anual será de HK $ 2,5 milhões do Jockey Club Charities Trust de Hong Kong. A admissão será gratuita.
Em agosto de 2014, um concurso de design foi lançado pelo Departamento de Engenharia Civil e Desenvolvimento do governo para transformar oito hectares de espaço aberto ao longo de um trecho de 1 km do rio em um corredor verde que leva a um passeio marítimo. O concurso teve tanto uma categoria aberta, aberta ao público, com um prêmio de HK $ 40.000 e uma categoria profissional com um prêmio de HK $ 400.000. Um painel de sete juízes avaliou as inscrições, com os vencedores sendo considerados para o projeto final. A competição atraiu 80 inscrições com o projeto vencedor por um grupo de estudantes de mestrado em design urbano da Universidade de Hong Kong. O design sugere que a ponta da velha pista do aeroporto seja dividida em três ilhas com parques, pista de ciclismo, piscina, hotel, centro turístico e festival com pequenas ilhas flutuantes na água entre o Kwun Tong Promenade e a pista com mini campo de golfe. doca de pesca, restaurante de frutos do mar e jardim de animais. Detalhes completos da competição e inscrições vencedoras estão disponíveis no site da competição;
Kai Tak River em novembro de 2017 após obras de melhoria.
The Mansion, localizado na 15A Tai Hang Road, Lookout Jardine, foi construído em uma mistura de estilo arquitetônico chinês e ocidental e é um excelente exemplo das mansões dos anos 20 e 30. O projeto é aproximadamente simétrico com a adoção de varandas, janelas de sacada e lareiras. Internamente, há belas janelas de vidro pintado da Itália, esculturas e molduras douradas com ouro e murais de influência indiana e birmanesa. A mansão é basicamente uma estrutura de estrutura de concreto armado com paredes externas e internas de alvenaria vermelha, a maioria das quais são de Xangai, além de alguns materiais de face de granito ao redor da entrada principal. Há um terraço com cobertura e, em frente à mansão é um jardim privado, dispostas em estilo formal "parterre" de um jardim francês. Tem uma fonte central, jardim de pedras de forma livre, pavilhão e torre de canto com escada em espiral que leva à estrada de acesso público abaixo.
REVITALIZAÇÃO DO MERCADO CENTRAL.
No final de 2017, as lojas de fliperama foram fechadas e o espaço verde foi removido.
Outros planos de projeto foram apresentados pela Aedas, que projetou o futuro terminal West Kowloon para a ferrovia de alta velocidade Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong e propôs reter as principais características da Bauhaus do prédio, incluindo uma grande área de mercado. TFP Farrells, com sede na Grã-Bretanha, cujo design teria mantido o layout original do edifício e incluído um mercado reintegrado no segundo andar, um pátio ao ar livre e um mosaico de vidros coloridos. O projeto "Urban Cocoon" de Barrie Ho-Chow-lai teria mantido a concha, as duas grandes escadarias e algumas barracas de mercado, mas cerca de 60% das estruturas internas teriam sido demolidas para ampliar o átrio e permitir mais luz natural no prédio.
No final de 2012, o exterior do edifício foi transformado de seu tema anterior de "oásis verde" e redecorado com ilustrações de três artistas cômicos locais, Lee Wai-chun, Lee Chi-ching e Wong Chiu-tat, em estilos que refletem a harmonia e atmosfera relaxante o mercado revitalizado se destina a se tornar.
Em março de 2016, os planos foram aprovados pelo Conselho de Planejamento Urbano para um projeto revisado para um prédio de quatro andares com nova fachada feita de materiais transparentes e 1.000 m² de espaço público sujeito a certas condições, incluindo a provisão de um serviço público 24 horas. passagem. A área de espaços verdes não foi divulgada, mas acredita-se que um estudo de viabilidade para o esverdeamento do telhado do prédio tenha sido proposto. A estimativa de custo revisada é de HK $ 600 milhões. Em março de 2017, o governo anunciou, sujeito a aprovação, que a URA receberia o site por 21 anos por meio de tratado particular. Espera-se que as obras de construção comecem em 2017, com previsão de conclusão antes do final de 2021.
Em abril de 2016, a decoração artística foi removida e o exterior do edifício foi devolvido ao seu estado original.
CENTRAL - WAN CHAI SIX-LANE BYPASS.
Construção de um túnel, em maio de 2011, em terra recuperada em frente ao Edinburgh Place, para o Central - Wan Chai Bypass.
Foto tirada em fevereiro de 2012 mostra o desvio temporário da Man Yiu Street, enquanto a construção do Central-Wan Chai Bypass continua a cada dois lados.
Dezembro de 2015 - a estrada de acesso à Lung Wo Road está completa.
Entrada do túnel para a central - desvio de Wan Chai, alameda exterior de IFC, em dezembro de 2014.
Progresso adicional na entrada do túnel, maio de 2015.
Dezembro de 2017 - a controversa ventilação acima da entrada oeste do túnel fora da IFC está quase completa.
O eixo de ventilação e a rua do Po do homem viram da passagem elevado a Piers central dezembro de 2017.
Em 18 de janeiro de 2011, o Departamento de Estradas assinou um contrato de HK $ 4,02 bilhões com a Chun Wo - CRGL - MBEC Joint Venture. O contrato inclui principalmente a construção de um túnel de 300 metros em North Point e uma estrada de acesso ao túnel, modificação da seção do corredor leste da ilha (IEC) entre Hing Fat Street e Po Leung Kuk Yu Lee Mo Fan Memorial School bem como a junção da Victoria Park Road com a Hing Fat Street e a demolição do Rumsey Street Flyover rumo ao leste na rampa central da Central. O contrato também abrange obras associadas, tais como convés paisagístico, barreiras acústicas, semi-compartimentos de ruído, drenagem de estradas e obras de paisagismo. Espera-se que os trabalhos de construção demorem cerca de 90 meses.
KOWLOON EAST (CBD2) E NOVO TERMINAL DE CRUZEIRO KAI TAK.
A fase final incluirá um sistema de monotrilho de HK $ 12 bilhões com 12 paradas ligando Kowloon Bay e Kwun Tong via Kai Tak como parte de um plano para criar um novo distrito chamado Kowloon East, que abrigaria vários departamentos governamentais e o segundo distrito comercial central da cidade. . Em janeiro de 2012, foram anunciadas propostas para a formação do Kowloon East Development Office para ajudar a transformar East Kowloon no segundo distrito central de negócios da cidade, liderado por um planejador principal do governo com o arquiteto do governo e 16 funcionários de apoio no planejamento, arquitetura e engenharia. e departamentos de desenvolvimento. O escritório terá inicialmente um mandato de um ano, sujeito a revisão.
Onze departamentos do governo devem se mudar para o novo distrito em 2014. O monotrilho, que pode ser concluído em 2023, deve transportar 200.000 passageiros diariamente e operar uma freqüência de serviço de 2 minutos. Ele iria correr ao longo da orla, terminal de cruzeiros, Metro Park, Station Square e centro esportivo. No entanto, os especialistas em transporte desafiaram o governo a considerar opções alternativas de transporte para o monotrilho, como ônibus elétricos ou bondes que podem fornecer o mesmo nível de serviço por uma fração do custo. O custo estimado, por exemplo, de uma rota de ônibus elétrica fornecida pela KMB é de HK $ 200 milhões para HK $ 400 milhões. Os consulados públicos sobre o monotrilho começaram em março de 2012. Um estudo anterior do Departamento de Desenvolvimento Civil e Engenharia para investigar a viabilidade de estender o monotrilho proposto para servir a Kwa Wan, Kowloon City e San Po Kong foi rejeitado com base no custo ( um adicional de HK $ 4,2 bilhões), ruído e impacto visual em distritos residenciais e dificuldades técnicas. Em março de 2013, a Veolia Transport, operadora da Hong Kong Tramways indicou que desafiaria os planos do governo para um monotrilho e apresentaria planos para um sistema de bonde custando HK $ 2,8 bilhões, menos de um quarto do custo do sistema de monotrilho proposto. O sistema seria construído em duas fases e teria quatro rotas. As duas primeiras rotas ligando a estação MTR Ngau Tau Kok com o terminal de cruzeiros e a área de habitação pública de Kai Tak estarão operacionais em 2018. As outras duas rotas, ligando a área de habitação pública ao terminal de cruzeiros, e a Rua Lai Yip à estação MTR Kwun Tong , abriria em 2023. No entanto, uma consulta pública que concluiu em fevereiro de 2014 favoreceu o sistema de monotrilho elevado e parece improvável que o sistema de bonde prossiga desde que os sistemas rodoviários em Kowloon Bay e Kwun Tong são considerados muito congestionados para bondes. A Hong Kong Tramways indicou que irá considerar a licitação para a operação e manutenção do sistema de monotrilho.
O primeiro berço do Terminal de Cruzeiros Kai Tak foi inaugurado em junho de 2013.
Em novembro de 2012, os planos do Water Sports Council (WSC) para um centro de esportes aquáticos de classe mundial para barcos de dragão, remo e canoagem, junto à pista do antigo aeroporto Kai Tak, receberam apoio da Harbourfront Commission e do Home Affairs Bureau. Espera-se que a WSC faça uma solicitação formal para o local, que pode não estar disponível até 2018 ou 2019 devido à engenharia em andamento nas proximidades, em conexão com o Kowloon East e o Kai Tak Development.
Um centro de turismo e entretenimento "Kai Tak Fantasy", cobrindo uma área de cerca de 80 hectares na ponta da pista do aeroporto, área de ação do Kwun Tong Ferry Pier e Kwun Tong Shelter, com um concurso de pensamento criativo e excelência em design a ser lançado pela EKEO antes do final de 2013.
Em maio de 2015, as propostas foram convidadas para a Etapa 3 de Obras de Infraestrutura para Desenvolvimentos na Parte Sul da Antiga Pista, com prazo de 3 de julho de 2015. As obras compreendem principalmente ampliação e realinhamento da Shing Cheong Road e Cheung Yip Street, construção de apoiando a estrutura subterrânea sob essas ruas, construção que permite obras para dois metrôs hospitalares sob a Shing Cheong Road e obras auxiliares. As obras devem começar no segundo semestre de 2015, com conclusão em 2019.
A nova Torre de Comércio e Indústria de 22 andares (TI Tower) de HK $ 2,645 bilhões abriu na Concorde Road na Área de Desenvolvimento de Kai Tak em outubro de 2015, oferecendo 33.000 m² de espaço para cerca de 2.500 funcionários do Departamento de Comércio e Indústria, Departamento de Estradas , Departamento de Censo e Estatística, Agência de Assistência Financeira Familiar e Estudantil, Departamento de Alfândega e Impostos, Departamento de Assistência Social, Departamento do Trabalho, Departamento de Terras, Hong Kong Post e Secretaria de Educação. A velha torre de comércio e indústria em Mong Kok foi desocupada.
A nova TI Tower na área de desenvolvimento de Kai Tak abriga 2.500 funcionários do governo.
Em novembro de 2016, foi anunciado que a Revenue Tower do governo, atualmente localizada em Wan Chai, se mudará para Kai Tak em 2022 e o Queen Elizabeth Hospital, localizado em Yau Ma Tei, mudará para Kai Tak em fases a partir de 2024.
SHA TIN - LINK DE TRILHO CENTRAL.
Canteiro de obras da estação de exposição, ao lado do centro de convenção e de exposição de Hong Kong. O novo cais de balsas de Wan Chai concluído pode ser visto no centro à direita da imagem.
O projeto sofreu um grande revés quando, em 29 de maio de 2016, partes do telhado e primeiro e segundo andares do Bloco 4, o prédio mais antigo do complexo, o antigo quartel dos inspetores casados, entrou em colapso. Antes do incidente, o trabalho de fortalecimento aprovado estava sendo realizado. Oito opções alternativas para restauração do bloco danificado devem ser submetidas ao Conselho Consultivo de Antiguidades em setembro de 2016, incluindo demolição total ou parcial da estrutura e a abertura pública do site deverá ser adiada até pelo menos meados de 2017. O Departamento de Edifícios divulgou um relatório de investigação sobre o incidente em maio de 2017, constatando que o colapso ocorreu devido ao esvaziamento de vários bolsos em pilares e paredes de tijolos para instalação de membros de aço para o reforço do piso de madeira da varanda do primeiro andar, resultando em falha da carga cais de rolamento. Processos de acusação foram emitidos contra o empreiteiro.
O trabalho de reforma na fachada havia sido quase concluído em meados de 2016, mas o colapso do antigo Married Inspectors Quarters dentro do complexo significou que o projeto provavelmente não será concluído até meados de 2017.
A liberação do local começou no final de 2012, com a conclusão do projeto prevista para 2018.
Autorização do local de Hopewell II abaixo da Kennedy Road, no início de 2014.
Xiqu Center visto em construção, em dezembro de 2017.
Uma competição foi anunciada em 2006, que resultou em que o arquiteto britânico Norman Foster, o arquiteto holandês Rem Koolhaas e o arquiteto local Rocco Yim Sen-kee apresentaram propostas para o projeto do masterplan. Parte do resumo foi que pelo menos 23 dos 42 acres da área central de artes devem ser espaços abertos. Em março de 2011, a Autoridade do Distrito de West Kowloon anunciou que Norman Foster venceu o concurso de design, uma decisão que refletiu a opinião pública durante um período de consulta pública realizado entre agosto e novembro de 2010. Foster reuniu 25 consultores de Hong Kong e do exterior para garantir o design "reflete as expectativas do povo de Hong Kong". Os planos de Foster incluem um grande parque urbano de 19 hectares, com mais de 5.000 árvores a oeste do parque, ocupando quase metade de toda a área do local. No entanto, posteriormente se tornou conhecido que a área do parque pode ter que ser reduzida pela metade, já que a área acima do Western Harbour Tunnel não é adequada para o plantio de árvores. O plano inclui vários hotéis próximos ao portal Western Harbour Tunnel, blocos de apartamentos de até 20 andares ao longo da Austin Road e locais de arte e cultura espalhados pelo local. O tráfego será subterrâneo e o projeto terá zero emissões de carbono. O plano original permite que alguns elementos do projeto, como "M +", sejam desenvolvidos em fases, permitindo que a carga financeira seja reduzida, mas o local de mega-performance e o Chinese Opera Center - serão construídos em sua totalidade durante o primeiro fase de construção de 12 a 13 edifícios e instalações e estradas de 2015 a 2020. No entanto, o projeto revisado anunciado em 29 de setembro de 2011 indica que os principais elementos do projeto sofrerão um atraso de pelo menos dois anos devido à construção do oeste transfronteiriço Terminal ferroviário de Kowloon no local. Apenas um teatro ao ar livre, um pavilhão de artes e um centro de ópera cantonense devem ser concluídos até o final de 2015. As datas de conclusão de pelo menos nove locais, incluindo o principal museu de arte M +, dois teatros, uma sala de concertos e um recital , um teatro musical, um mega local de espetáculos e um centro de exposições, serão adiados para entre 2017 e 2020. Alguns elementos dos planos apresentados por Rem Koolhaas e Rocco Yim Sen-kee, incluindo um serviço de táxi aquático e pontões foram mantidos no plano final. A empresa de Foster, Foster & amp; Os parceiros devem trabalhar com uma equipe especializada da Arup na tentativa de projetar e planejar West Kowloon como o primeiro distrito de zero emissão de carbono de Hong Kong com iniciativas incluindo reciclagem de resíduos alimentares como biogás para geração de energia e uso de energia solar e eólica, embora poderia levar até 25 anos para alcançar. As competições de design foram realizadas em 2001 e 2003, e o projeto original de Norman Foster, de 2001, que incluiu um enorme toldo, acabou sendo abandonado após não obter apoio público.
Em março de 2010, a busca global intensiva resultou na nomeação do Sr. Graham Sheffield, em vigor desde agosto, que tem 15 anos de experiência como Diretor Artístico do mundialmente famoso Barbican Centre em Londres e no mês seguinte os três primeiros diretores executivos, todos com um negócios em vez de fundo de artes, foram nomeados. Durante uma visita em maio de 2010, coincidindo com Hong Kong Art Week e a segunda etapa da consulta pública, Sheffield prometeu que a educação teria um papel fundamental sob sua liderança e esperava ver a criação de um departamento de educação e possivelmente a adição de um diretor de educação para elaborar estratégias, incluindo formar alianças com institutos existentes. Ele disse que também está aberto a qualquer forma de colaboração com institutos estrangeiros. No entanto, em janeiro de 2011, a diretoria da Autoridade do Distrito Cultural de West Kowloon anunciou que aceitara a renúncia de Sheffield com efeito imediato por razões de saúde. A Diretoria anunciou as inscrições para uma substituição no início de 2011 e em maio de 2011 anunciou a nomeação de Michael Lynch, renomado administrador de artes australiano cujos papéis anteriores incluíram o executivo-chefe da Sydney Opera House de 1998 a 2002 e chefe do Southbank Centre de Londres de 2002 até 2009. Lynch assumiu o cargo em 25 de julho de 2011. A autoridade também indicou que também pode considerar a nomeação de um vice ou diretor de operações para aliviar a pressão sobre o novo executivo-chefe. O contrato de Michael Lynch foi renovado por um ano em julho de 2014, mas em fevereiro de 2015, Lynch deu seis meses de antecedência para entrar em vigor em 3 de agosto de 2015, com 64 anos, devido a motivos pessoais como a doença grave de sua esposa. O WKCD procurará nomear um sucessor nos próximos meses.
O presidente do Conselho de Administração do Distrito Cultural de West Kowloon (WKCD), Henry Tang, e o recém-nomeado CEO, Michael Lynch (à esquerda), encontram-se com a mídia na cerimônia de abertura do Escritório da Autoridade da WKCD em Tsim Sha Tsui, dia 27. Maio de 2011, no qual a nomeação formal do Sr. Lynch foi anunciada.
Em fevereiro de 2015, Michael Lynch anunciou sua intenção de se aposentar em agosto de 2015. Em julho de 2015 foi anunciado que seu substituto seria Duncan Pescod, 56, aposentado como Secretário Permanente de Transporte e Habitação e Diretor de Habitação em março de 2015, uma posição Duncan Pescod ocupou várias nomeações do governo durante 32 anos de carreira, incluindo Representante Especial para Assuntos Econômicos e Comerciais de Hong Kong para as Comunidades Européias de março de 2006 até agosto de 2008 e Secretário Permanente de Comércio e Desenvolvimento Econômico (Comunicações). e Tecnologia) de agosto de 2008 a abril de 2010.
O ex-diretor executivo da Kerry Properties, William Chan, foi nomeado diretor de operações, com vigência a partir de 4 de julho de 2016, após a promoção de Duncan Pescod ao diretor executivo.
Em junho de 2012, foi anunciado que o veterano colecionador de arte suíço e ex-embaixador na China Continental, Dr. Uli Sigg, doará 1.463 obras de arte contemporâneas chinesas avaliadas em HK $ 1,3 bilhão, incluindo 26 peças do dissidente Ai Weiwei, ao Museu M +, agora esperado para abrir em 2017. A doação será composta por cerca de um terço da coleção do museu. O Dr. Sigg também vendeu 47 obras de arte contemporâneas chinesas dos anos 70 aos 80 para M +, por 177 milhões de dólares, as primeiras compras feitas pelo museu. A decisão do Dr. Sigg de doar a coleção para o M + foi influenciada pela tolerância de Hong Kong à liberdade de expressão.
Em julho de 2013, foi relatado que apenas 60% do parque urbano, que cobrirá 19 hectares dos 40 hectares da área, e será a primeira parte do centro a abrir, seria um espaço verde, e seu orçamento reduzido para HK $ 1. bilhão. O plano mestre original de Norman Foster delineou 80% de espaço verde para o parque, que incluirá milhares de árvores, caminhos, instalações de arte, esculturas e um teatro modular com capacidade para até 1.500 pessoas. 60% de espaço verde atende ao requisito mínimo do Departamento de Planejamento. O plano mais recente dispensa as 5.000 árvores originalmente previstas e, em seu lugar, possui um pavilhão de artes, palco ao ar livre e teatro de caixa-preta. O plano foi elaborado por duas empresas locais, Dennis Lau e Engenheiros e Engenheiros da Ng Chun Man e a ACLA e uma empresa holandesa, a West 8, que foram escolhidas de um painel de sete concorrentes para apresentar projetos em 2012.
Após a confirmação de um atraso de 2 anos até a conclusão do terminal de Hong Kong da ligação ferroviária expressa Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong em West Kowloon (ver abaixo), prevê-se que possa haver um efeito secundário de atrasos na conclusão de o Xiqu Center e o Lyric Theatre. Os trabalhos de construção da estação incluem uma saída para o Xiqu Center, com conclusão prevista para 2017, enquanto uma área à beira-mar usada para armazenamento de materiais de construção está localizada no site do Lyric Theatre, com inauguração prevista para 2019.
Em julho de 2014, a WKCDA confirmou que o museu, M +, teria seu próprio conselho, independente da WKCDA, para permitir que o museu se concentrasse em desenvolver seu próprio mandato e garantir a independência cultural e a liberdade artística. O M + Pavilion, um espaço para exposições e eventos, e o primeiro local permanente no distrito devem abrir durante o verão de 2016.
Em maio de 2016, a cerimônia de aumento de teto para o Xiqu Center, o teatro da ópera chinesa da WKCDA, aconteceu depois que a estrutura de aço de 2.400 toneladas já havia sido instalada. O teatro com 1.100 lugares deverá abrir em 2018 e também incluirá um teatro da casa de chá, instalações de ensino e ensaio artístico e uma espaçosa praça Xiqu.
Em outubro de 2016, a WKCDA nomeou cinco novos membros do conselho de administração do setor empresarial local para fornecer expertise no desenvolvimento de um modelo de negócios sólido e fortalecer a governança da autoridade. Os novos membros do conselho são Anita Fung Yuen-mei, diretor do Exchanges and Clearing de Hong Kong e ex-chefe do HSBC em Hong Kong, Wilson Fung Ying-wai, ex-controlador financeiro do Jardine Matheson, Fu Yuning, presidente da China Resources Holdings Winnie Tam Wan-chi, presidente da Ordem dos Advogados de Hong Kong e conselheiro executivo Bernard Chan, presidente da Asia Financial Holdings. Quatro membros do conselho já existentes, Allan Zeman, presidente do Lan Kwai Fong Group, Cissy Pao-lai, presidente honorário do Centro de Artes de Hong Kong, Fredric Mao Chun-fai, diretor artístico e Andrew Lam Siu-lo, planejador de cidade, deixaram o cargo .
RELAÇÃO DE TRILHO EXPRESSO DE GUANGZHOU-SHENZHEN-HONG KONG.
O novo terminal ferroviário expresso de West Kowloon visto tomar forma em dezembro de 2017.
Em setembro de 2016, o projeto estava cerca de 82% completo e o primeiro lote de nove trens de alta velocidade, fabricados pelo CRRC Qingdao Sifang Co Ltd (Qingdao Sifang) com um projeto baseado no modelo CRH380A, chegou por transporte rodoviário em Shek Kong Estabilização de Sidings em Hong Kong para montagem e testes, seguido por testes dinâmicos na pista de teste piloto de 16 km entre Shek Kong e Mongkok West Ventilation Building.
Um posto de controle conjunto de imigração será estabelecido no terminal West Kowloon da linha. Isso se mostrou controverso, uma vez que a Lei Básica de Hong Kong não permite, salvo algumas exceções, que as leis nacionais chinesas sejam aplicadas em Hong Kong, dificultando a implantação de funcionários de imigração na estação em West Kowloon. No entanto, em julho de 2017, foi confirmado o acordo de que uma Área Portuária do Continente será estabelecida no término, com terras sendo arrendadas às autoridades do Continente até 2047, sob um arranjo semelhante ao que já existe no ponto de controle de veículos da Baía de Shenzhen. a terra é arrendada às autoridades de Hong Kong. A jurisdição do continente também se estenderá aos trens e plataformas, o que significa que, na prática, as leis do continente aplicar-se-ão a toda a viagem. No entanto, as trilhas serão de responsabilidade das autoridades de Hong Kong, a fim de permitir a manutenção e o manejo de situações de emergência. Um "Acordo de Cooperação formal para o acordo de co-localização XRL entre o Continente ea Região Administrativa Especial de Hong Kong sobre o Estabelecimento do Porto na Estação de Kowloon Oeste de Guangzhou - Shenzhen - Ligação Expressa Ferroviária de Hong Kong (XRL)" foi assinado em 18 de novembro de 2017. Inicia-se o "Processo de Três Passos" pelo qual o Governo da RAEHK e o Continente buscarão conjuntamente uma decisão do Comitê Permanente do Congresso Nacional do Povo aprovando e endossando o Acordo de Cooperação e iniciando as atividades locais. processos legislativos para cumprir a meta de implementar o acordo de co-localização na West Kowloon Station no comissionamento da Seção de Hong Kong da XRL no terceiro trimestre de 2018.
O governo confirmou que cobrará da Corporação Ferroviária de Kowloon-Canton (KCRC) um prêmio nominal de HK $ 1.000 para transferir os ativos da Express Rail para a KCRC e uma renda anual equivalente a 3% do valor tributável da terra por um período de 50 anos. A seção de Hong Kong - Guangzhou da ferrovia será operada pela MTR Corporation (MTRC), que se fundiu com a KCRC em 2007, sob concessão de serviços. Um anúncio formal confirmando o MTRC como operador era esperado até dezembro de 2017 e, entretanto, o MTRC recrutou e treinou pessoal. O terreno e as instalações que a KCRC receberá incluem a linha ferroviária de 26 km e os respectivos sistemas ferroviários e instalações, uma estação de resgate de emergência e sting e depósito de manutenção em Shek Kong, oito edifícios de ventilação, um ponto de acesso de emergência e a Estação West Kowloon incluindo ferrovia associada , transporte e controle de fronteiras.
Em novembro de 2014, o Departamento de Transporte e Habitação do governo confirmou que buscará financiamento adicional de pelo menos US $ 5 bilhões para completar a ilha artificial, que foi originalmente orçada em HK $ 30,4 bilhões devido ao aumento de materiais e custos de maquinário. No entanto, dificuldades técnicas foram encontradas com o acoplamento das seções de tubos do túnel de 6,7 km de comprimento na Ilha de Lantau. Embora o primeiro tubo tenha sido atracado em maio de 2013, em fevereiro de 2015 apenas 14 dos 33 tubos haviam sido atracados e concluídos devido ao volume de sedimentos de areia no fundo do mar e a ponte não será aberta até 2017, no mínimo. Um anúncio sobre a data de abertura deve ser feito em outubro de 2015, após uma avaliação e as indicações são de que a ponte pode não abrir até o final de 2020.
Em janeiro de 2015, o Departamento de Engenharia Civil e Desenvolvimento assinou um contrato de consultoria com a Ove Arup e a Partners Hong Kong Limited para o planejamento, engenharia e estudo arquitetônico para o desenvolvimento superior nas instalações de travessia das fronteiras de Hong Kong em conexão com a ponte. Espera-se que o estudo leve cerca de 25 meses para ser concluído e determine a viabilidade e otimize o escopo e a escala do desenvolvimento comercial proposto e o desenvolvimento de outras atividades econômicas por meio da utilização de espaço subterrâneo e superior na ilha, recomende o conceito geral de desenvolvimento incluindo a estratégia de posicionamento e operação do mercado, e realizar avaliações ambientais e técnicas.
Em janeiro de 2016, o governo de Hong Kong aprovou um financiamento adicional de HK $ 5,4 bilhões para sua participação no projeto devido ao aumento dos custos de mão-de-obra e materiais.
Em fevereiro de 2016, o governo confirmou que está mantendo conversações com as autoridades relevantes para permitir passageiros em trânsito viajando de e para o Aeroporto Internacional de Hong Kong através da ponte para entrar e sair sem enfrentar imigração e alfândega em um arranjo semelhante ao que já existe para cruz Viajantes de fronteira que utilizam serviços de balsa na SkyPier do aeroporto.
Em agosto de 2016, foi anunciado pela Comissão Nacional de Desenvolvimento e Reforma em Pequim que, enquanto as seções de Zhuhai e Macau da ponte devem ser concluídas algum tempo antes da seção de Hong Kong, a ponte será aberta simultaneamente nas três regiões.
Dificuldades encontradas na construção de um túnel submarino que faz parte da ligação norte de 9 km entre Tuen Mun nos Novos Territórios e a Ilha de Lantau resultaram no alinhamento do túnel abaixo do paredão de uma ilha artificial, que se afastou, precisando ser rebaixada 10 metros para garantir a operação segura das máquinas de perfuração de túneis. A conclusão da ligação, que era esperada para o final de 2018, não é provável até 2020, embora não se espere atrasar a abertura da ponte principal no primeiro semestre de 2018. No entanto, os 12 km de Hong Kong Link Road ligam o As instalações de cruzeiros de Hong Kong na ilha artificial de Chek Lap Kok, através de um túnel através da Scenic Hill em Tung Chung até a estrutura da ponte principal nas águas continentais, foram concluídas em maio de 2017.
Em julho de 2017 foram anunciados planos para permitir que viajantes de Zhuhai atravessem o Aeroporto Internacional de Hong Kong (HKIA) para fazer o check-in em uma ilha artificial com instalações de alfândega e imigração fora da cidade antes de tomar um serviço de transporte direto para HKIA. Os ônibus estacionariam perto do píer da balsa SkyPier da HKIA e usariam as instalações existentes para que os passageiros fossem transferidos para a área restrita do aeroporto.
Uma audiência sobre os níveis de portagem para a Ponte Principal de Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) está agendada para 21 de dezembro de 2017 em Zhuhai. A autoridade de Guangdong sobre a fixação de preços elaborou dois conjuntos de propostas para a audição sobre os níveis de portagem para a ponte principal de HZMB:
Ônibus de translado, ônibus transfronteiriços: RMB450 por veículo por viagem.
Caminhões de contêiner: RMB115 por veículo por viagem.
Veículos de mercadorias: RMB60 por veículo por viagem.
Ônibus de translado: RMB450 por veículo por viagem.
Treinadores transfronteiriços: RMB 200 por veículo por viagem.
Caminhões de contêiner: RMB115 por veículo por viagem.
Veículos de mercadorias: RMB60 por veículo por viagem.
In December 2017 it was agreed by the Guangdong and Hong Kong governments that the daily quota for Hong Kong cross-boundary private cars using the bridge be increased from the initial figure of 3,000 to 10,000 to meet demand. The quota will be in place for a period of 5 years from commissioning of the bridge.
Application criteria for permits are;
In January 2018 it was confirmed that road surfacing of the Hong Kong Link Road has been completed as well as successful load testing of the viaduct section and the bridge is expected to open to traffic in May or June 2018.
The Hong Kong Link Road to the tunnel and main bridge under construction off the north coast of Lantau Island near Tai O.

Mapping cumulative impacts on Hong Kong's pink dolphin population.
Destaques.
We have modeled the cumulative impacts in the northern waters off Lantau Island.
Cumulative impacts significantly increase throughout the time frame of our study.
Increase in impacts during 2004 is attributed to High Speed Ferry traffic.
A decrease in dolphin density is correlated with increasing cumulative impacts.
High Speed Ferry traffic is a hypothesized dolphin stressor in this region.
Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins have historically inhabited the northern waters off Lantau Island, Hong Kong; however their numbers have significantly decreased over the past decade, while human pressure has simultaneously increased. Based on a spatio-temporal analysis using a Geographic Information System (GIS), this study aims to assess the cumulative human impacts of local activities on this dolphin population since 1996. After introducing and discussing the multiple approaches, difficulties, and limitations to cumulative effects assessments (CEA), this paper outlines our proposed CEA methodology. Our methodology involves mapping and analysis of anthropogenic marine impacts in relation with historical dolphin distributions in the area. Local scale results show evidence of a relationship between the addition of new high-speed ferry (HSF) routes into the cumulative environment and the decrease in dolphins in a specific region known as the Brothers Islands. These results coincide with past research showing that whales and dolphins are significantly disrupted in the presence of high vessel traffic, which continues to grow in the northern waters off Lantau Island, Hong Kong and in many other places around the world.
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The deck has tiered seating which can be used for events.
THREE HISTORIC BUILDINGS DECLARED MONUMENTS.
The Grand Buddha Hall of Tung Yin Lok Yuen.
KOWLOON UNION CHURCH was built by the London Missionary Society with financial support from Sir Paul Chater. The foundation stone was laid on May 27, 1930, by the then Colonial Secretary, W T Southorn, and the church was officially opened on April 10, 1931, by the then Governor Sir William Peel. During the Japanese occupation, the church ceased to function and the building was converted into a horse stable by the Japanese army and suffered severe looting and damage. The church was opened again for public worship with a rededication service held on October 19, 1947, and continues to serve the community to this day.
The Chinese tiled pitched roof supported by double hammer-beam timber roof trusses of Kowloon Union Church.
The YEUNG HAU TEMPLE was probably built in 1699 or earlier with reference to the oldest relic at the temple, an iron bell cast in the 38th year of Kangxi's reign (1699) of the Qing dynasty dedicated to the deity of Hau Wong. The temple is one of the oldest temples in Tai O and has long been patronised not only by fishing folk and fisheries merchants in Tai O, but also by merchants from the neighbouring places and the Qing soldiers along the coast. The temple is also popular for its strong association with the Tai O dragon boat water parade, which is a traditional festive event with a history of over 100 years and was inscribed onto the third national list of intangible cultural heritage of China in 2011.
Front elevation of the Yeung Hau Temple.
HONG KONG TRAMWAYS NEW LOGO AND VISUAL IDENTITY.
Tram 110, one of three trams which have been specially liveried to promote Hong Kong Tramways new image.
Aqua Luna II, Aqua Restaurant Group's second junk, launched April 2017.
ANGLING FACILITIES OPENED AT CENTRAL AND WESTERN DISTRICT PROMENADE.
Plans for another angling zone, located at Tai Po, have been approved and the facility is expected to open soon.
FOOD TRUCK PILOT SCHEME.
Book Brothers - American-style BBQ meat in steamed bun.
Ho Yuen Express - Super Grilled Squid.
Princess Kitchen - Dragon Fruit Bowl.
Table Seven X W. Burger - Sorrowful Burger.
Hung Fook Tong's Food Truck - Soup with fish maw and dried scallops.
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Ma Ma's Dumpling - House made dumplings.
MTR SOUTH ISLAND LINE.
Route of the South Island Line (East)
South Island Line Ocean Park Station is linked directly to the park's entry plaza.
MEERKATS INTRODUCED TO HONG KONG ZOOLOGICAL AND BOTANICAL GARDENS.
LEE TUNG AVENUE ("WEDDING STREET PROJECT")
Lee Tung Avenue, Hopewell Holdings new shopping mall and luxury residential development in Wan Chai, designed to reflect the cultural heritage of the area.
HONG KONG INTANGIBLE CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTRE.
THREE HISTORIC BUILDINGS AT OLD LEI YUE MUN BARRACKS DECLARED MONUMENTS.
HKIA MIDFIELD CONCOURSE GRAND OPENING.
Airport Authority Hong Kong held a Grand Opening Ceremony at the Midfield Concourse (MFC) of Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) on 31st March 2016 to celebrate the full operation of the facility.
Located to the west of Terminal 1 between HKIAвЂ™s two existing runways, the 105,000-square-metre five-storey concourse provides 20 parking positions and has increased the ratio of passengers boarding and disembarking aircraft using airbridges. Passengers can reach the MFC from Terminal 1 in three and a half minutes by an extension of the existing Automated People Mover system.
Over 20 retail and catering outlets at the MFC offer a range of choices for the 30,000 daily passengers who will pass through the concourse and passengers can also enjoy the various ancillary facilities including newly designed seats with power sockets, deck chairs along the glass faГ§ade and free Wi-Fi connections and internet-enabled computer stations. Numerous cutting-edge green technologies and more than 35 green features have been incorporated into the design of the MFC вЂ“ including low-energy lighting systems, North-facing skylights, solar shading and high performance faГ§ade glazing, which maximise the use of natural light and regulate indoor temperature. Features such as planters, green walls and rooftop solar panels have been incorporated into the MFC, which aspires to be one of the first buildings in Hong Kong to be certified to the BEAM Plus Gold Standard.
The MFC has been operating smoothly since its first flight departed on 28 December 2015. Operating in full capacity, it now handles about 230 flights per day, which accounts for around 20% of HKIAвЂ™s daily passenger flights. The Concourse is expected to increase HKIAвЂ™s handling capacity by 10 million passengers per year.
GARDEN OF STARS AND STARRY GALLERY.
Hand prints and cartoon mural.
Bruce Lee Statue relocated to the Garden of Stars.
Film director and cameraman on set.
Starry Gallery located in East Tsim Sha Tsui Station pedestrian subways.
GREEN HUB (OLD TAI PO POLICE STATION)
The historic Old Tai Po Police Station, renovated and reopened as "Green Hub" in late 2015 after being closed since 1987.
Buildings are arranged around an open lawn.
The Report Room, Cells and Armoury have been developed into a Heritage Exhibit illustrating the history of the site.
The old Canteen Block has become Eat Well Canteen, serving healthy food, and a cookery classroom.
Direction signs in Wan Tau Kok Playground lead to Green Hub.
COURT OF FINAL APPEAL NEW BUILDING.
The Court of Final Appeal's new location in the Old Supreme Court Building which was vacated by the Legislative Council in 2011.
The Judiciary's new logo features an elevation drawing of the Court of Final Appeal.
An exhibition gallery is to open and guided tours are to be offered in the near future.
The old Court of Final Appeal Building (the Former French Mission Building) on Battery Path is to become a legal hub with space being rented out to law-related organisations.
TSZ SHAN MONASTERY AND GUAN YIN STATUE.
The 76-metre tall Guan Yin statue overlooks the monastery buildings.
The statue of Guan Yin holding a pearl in her right hand is over twice as tall as the "Big Buddha" on Lantau Island.
Tang Dynasty-style buildings and landscaped gardens are a feature of the monastery which is set against the backdrop of the Pat Sing Leng mountains and overlooks Tolo Harbour.
The monastery is run by Tsz Shan Monastery Limited, set up in 2009, whose chairman is The Rev Sik Kwok-kwong, who is also chairman of Hong Kong Buddhist Association, and whose board of directors include Hong KongвЂ™s richest man, Li Ka-shing, chairman of Hong Kong multi-national conglomerate Cheung Kong (Holdings), members of his family and three managers of Cheung Kong. The whole project has been funded by the Li Ka Shing Foundation which will also fund the day to day operational costs of the monastery.
Scaffolding surrounds the statue during its construction in 2012.
KWUN TONG PROMENADE.
The promenade's landscaped area is equipped with active lighting, sound and special mist effects.
An artistic installation of a model mechanical crane has been installed on the promenade to rekindle memories of the old cargo handling area.
In September 2017 Fly the Flyover 02 and 03 were launched utilising two unused spaces beneath the Kwun Tong ByPass for creative, arts and cultural uses. The sites provide facilities including a gallery, outdoor open spaces, multi-purpose rooms. an open stage urban farms, restaurant, food kiosks and pop-up store. Fly the Flyover 01 was opened in 2013.
MTR WEST ISLAND LINE.
The MTR West Island Line opened on 28th December 2014. The new 3km line extends the existing Island Line from Sheung Wan to Kennedy Town with intermediate stations at HKU (Hong Kong University) and Sai Ying Pun. However, owing to construction difficulties affecting two station exits, Sai Ying Pun Station will not open until 29th March 2015 and the Ki Ling Lane/Des Voeux Road West entrance B3 to the station is not expected to open until the end of 2015. Trains will stop at Sai Ying Pun Station for about ten seconds but doors will not open. HKU Station is the largest and deepest station on the MTR network, being 70-metres below surface with a length of 250-metres and width of 22-metres. Special emergency refuge areas are incorporated into the station to enable passengers to take lifts to the surface. Journey time is 5 minutes from Sheung Wan to HKU and 7 minutes from Sheung Wan to Kennedy Town. Since its opening the line has attracted a daily patronage of about 100,000 passengers.
A government grant of HK$12.7 billion was awarded in May 2009 towards the total cost of about HK$15.4 billion and construction of the line began in August 2009. The cost included provision of lifts to street level at all stations, repositioning of some buildings along the route, preservation works to facades of some buildings and heritage features along the route and a major upgrade of Sheung Wan Station which has been converted from a terminus station to an intermediate station. To suppress noise and vibration from blasting during tunnelling an innovative method of filling the 60-metre construction shaft, located in King George V Memorial Park above Sai Ying Pun Station, with water to a depth of 1.5 metres was used.
To tie in with the extension of Island Line to Western District, a new feeder bus service, Citybus (CTB) 43M (Tin Wan - Shek Tong Tsui (Hill Road)) has been introduced plying between Tin Wan, Wah Kwai, Wah Fu, Victoria Road and Kennedy Town Station/HKU Stations for use by passengers living in areas relatively far away from the new MTR stations. The new feeder bus route has replaced Citybus service M47 (Wah Fu - Central (Hong Kong Station) which has ceased operation.
HKU Station on the West Island Line is the largest and deepest station on the MTR network.
THE HONG KONG OBSERVATION WHEEL.
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Hong Kong's striking new landmark, located on the harbourside in Central.
THE GRAND HALL OF TEN THOUSAND BUDDHAS, PO LIN MONASTERY.
The new Seven Treasures Lotus Pond at Po Lin Monastery.
NEW WAN CHAI FERRY PIER OPENED.
The new Wan Chai Ferry Pier opened on 30th August 2014. The two-storey pier is substantially larger than the adjacent old pier which it replaces and has a public viewing deck and helipad. The old pier, which opened in 1966, is to be demolished to make way for the Central - Wan Chai Bypass, which is due for completion in 2017. The area around the pier will eventually be landscaped as part of the bypass project. Star Ferry services from the new pier will operate to the existing Wan Chai - Tsim Sha Tsui timetable and the journey time for the crossing remains the same.
The new Wan Chai Ferry Pier.
KAI TAK RUNWAY PARK (PHASE 1)
The waterfront promenade at the new Kai Tak Runway Park enables visitors to enjoy panoramic views of Victoria Harbour.
Adjacent to the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal and occupying 2.82 hectares, the Kai Tak Runway Park (Phase I) is open 24 hours daily.
"Kai Tak Timeline" introduces the history of the former Kai Tak International Airport.
HONG KONG GLOBAL GEOPARK VOLCANO DISCOVERY CENTRE.
PMQ (FORMER POLICE MARRIED QUARTERS)
(b) preserving historical relics of the original Central School;
(c) constructing a canopy in glass steel frame and a sky bridge between the quarters blocks;
(d) constructing a new multi-purpose room-cum-exhibition area and new galleries; e.
(e) developing about 1,200 square metres of landscaped open space.
Staunton Block and Qube restaurant and banqueting hall in the connection bridge between the two blocks of PMQ.
In March 2015 the project was awarded the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors' Refurbishment/Restoration Team of the Year Award.
The renovated Former Police Married Quarters, now "PMQ"
Heritage of Mei Ho House Museum features two reconstructed flats of 1950вЂ™s and 1970вЂ™s.
Mei Ho House seen shortly after completion of renovation.
COMIX HOME BASE.
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal's rooftop park offers panoramic views of Victoria Harbour.
Initially, the cruise terminal will not be served by public transport, other than taxis and a green minibus service which operates to nearby Kowloon Bay MTR Station. Coach shuttles from the cruise terminal will be arranged by cruise operators to transport passengers to tourist areas. Kai Tak MTR Station is expected open in 2018 when the first phase of the Sha Tin - Central Link is completed and a feasibility study is being undertaken and expected to be completed in 2017, which will investigate plans for a HK$12 billion monorail system serving Kai Tak. The monorail would have 12 stations including interchange stations for the MTR Kwun Tong Line and Sha Tin - Central Link and , if approved, is expected to be operational in 2023.
UPDATE - Kai Tak Cruise Terminal handled 100,866 cruise passengers in 2014 and is expected to handle about 220,000 in 2015 and 350,000 in 2016. The number of cruise lines calling at Kai Tak has increased was 8 in 2014, will be 9 in 2015 and 18 have scheduled visits for 2016.
Oi!, a new art space located at 12 Oil Street, North Point, was officially opened on 21st May 2013. Under the management of the Art Promotion Office (APO) of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) the venue, converted from a grade II historic building which was originally home to Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club, provides a space for the community to experience art and a platform for art practitioners to experiment with their ideas of artistic creation.
"Embark! Beyond the Horizon", the first exhibition of Oi! runs from 22nd May 2013 to 18th August 2013. Using the various forms of water as themes to echo its importance as the only remaining building of the original pre-reclamation 1930s North Point coastline, four artists comprising CГ©dric Maridet, Tang Kwok-hin and Tsang Kin-wah from Hong Kong and Yuan Gong from Mainland China have created a variety of artworks to demonstrate Oi!'s infinite possibilities.
For more details of Oi! and its programmes see the Arts Promotion Office website;
In November 2012, one of the renovated tenements, 5 Wing Lee Street, was opened as Artist Home Base, an artist-in-residence programme run by Hong Kong Arts Centre. This tenement is divided into four flats which are to be made available, from January 2013, to overseas and Chinese mainland artists to live in and create works inspired by the surrounding environment. The arts centre spent HK$100,000 on furnishing the flats and will charge only a management fee of HK$350 a day for residencies of up to three months.
CENTRAL WATERFRONT PROMENADE.
Shortly prior to the promenadeвЂ™s opening, the first public event to be held on lawns in the Statue Square Corridor adjacent to the promenade, was held when RTHK staged its popular вЂњSymphony Under the StarsвЂќ televised concert. An observation wheel, similar to those in some other tourist destinations, such as the вЂњLondon EyeвЂќ, is expected to be installed, near to the promenade, between Central Piers 9 & 10 during 2013.
HONG KONG AVENUE OF COMIC STARS.
The second phase of the project, planned for early 2016, will feature six new sculptures of characters by local comic artists, Kong Kee's Ding Ding Penguin, Bigsoil's Polar Bear and the Boy, Cuson Lo's Cuson, Felix Ip's Jing Lie, Szeto Kim-kiu's Lok and Keung Chi-kit's Samba alongside the existing 24 sculptures and 10 bronze handprints which will be refurbished.
Hong Kong Avenue of Stars is open daily from 5am until midnight and admission is free.
For full details see the Hong Kong Avenue of Comic Star's website;
YAU MA TEI THEATRE AND THE RED BRICK BUILDING.
TAI O HERITAGE HOTEL (OLD TAI O POLICE STATION)
Old Tai O Police Station, dating back to 1902, is one of the few remaining historic rural police stations and is a fine example of a typical colonial-style building of the period with a distinctive faГ§ade characterized by its arched verandahs, traditional timber pitched roof and Chinese pan-and-roll roof tiles. The government-owned landmark, which was declared a Grade III Historic Building in 1988, has been renovated by Hong Kong Heritage Conservation Foundation Limited under the Hong Kong governmentвЂ™s "Revitalizing Historic Buildings Through Partnership" scheme. The HK$67 million project commenced in June 2010 and was completed when the building reopened as the вЂњTai O Heritage HotelвЂќ on 21st March 2012. It stands on a small wooded hillside at Shek Tsai Po Street, overlooking the entrance to Tai O harbour, near Tai O Ferry Pier.
Tai O Heritage Hotel website;
LEGCO COMPLEX GUIDED TOUR.
The Legislative Council (LegCo) of Hong Kong was originally established under British rule in 1843 and met in the Council Chamber of the Central Government Offices until 1985 when it moved to the first Legislative Council Building, the former Supreme Court Building, dating back to 1912, on Jackson Road alongside Statue Square. Following the handover of Hong Kong from Britain to China in 1997, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of China (HKSAR) was established and, in 1998, in accordance with Basic Law of HKSAR, the Legislative Council of Hong Kong SAR was established, replacing the Provisional Legislative Council which had been formed in 1996 during preparation for the handover. The Legco continued to operate from the former Supreme Court Building until its final session before the 2011 summer recess. It began operating from the new LegCo Complex, adjacent to the new Central Government Offices at Tamar in Admiralty in September 2011. The former Supreme Court Building is to become home to the Court Of Final Appeal in 2013 or 2014.
ASIA SOCIETY HONG KONG CENTER THE HONG KONG JOCKEY CLUB FORMER EXPLOSIVES MAGAZINE.
Asia Society Hong Kong Center The Hong Kong Jockey Club Former Explosives Magazine on Justice Drive, Admiralty which opened in February 2012.
An explosives magazine compound containing four former British military buildings which are among Hong Kong's oldest remaining colonial buildings, and forming part of the former Victoria Barracks, has been renovated and given a new lease of life as the home of the Asia Society Hong Kong Center, which opened on 9th February 2012. The heritage and conservation project has been supported by generous donations from The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust and other local and international donors.

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9 Feb 2018.
Airport Authority releases the first web-based sustainability report.
On 23 January 2018, the Airport Authority (AA) released its Sustainability Report 2016/17. This is the AA's first web-based sustainability report, which includes a range of features to increase its accessibility and enhance the reading experience, such as dynamic graphics, videos and interactive charts. The report covers the AA's sustainability performance and management approach in the fiscal year ending 31 March 2017 across four key pillars:
We invite you to read the report and provide feedback on the AA's sustainability performance and long-term development.
26 Jan 2018.
Collaboration on Carbon Reduction.
On 29 November 2017, Airport Authority (AA) CEO Fred Lam hosted the second HKIA Carbon Management Senior Executive Roundtable Luncheon. Under Secretary for the Environment C W Tse attended the event as Guest of Honour, while CLP Managing Director T K Chiang took to the stage as the keynote speaker. Chiang highlighted the new sources of funding for energy efficiency projects that have been incorporated into the power companies new scheme of control. Lam and Tse also presented awards to nine airport business partners that had achieved outstanding carbon reductions under the HKIA Carbon Reduction Award Scheme. This scheme is a key component of the HKIA Carbon Reduction Programme which supports HKIA's target to reduce airport wide carbon intensity by 10% by 2020.
5 Jan 2018.
Pitching In For Cleaner Coasts.
On 25 November, the Airport Authority (AA) took part in the annual International Coastal Cleanup Hong Kong activity initiated by Ocean Conservancy and supported in Hong Kong by Green Council. Through the efforts of 65 AA staff and their families and friends, a total of 312 kg of debris collected from the shores of Shui Hau Wan in Southern Lantau, beating last yearвЂ™s effort by more than 50kg. The data of the collected waste will be further analysed to identify the sources and devise long-term solutions to the problem of marine debris.
22 de dezembro de 2017.
AA receives Hong Kong Sustainability Award.
The Airport Authority (AA) was recently commended for its unwavering dedication to sustainable operations when it received the Hong Kong Sustainability Award 2016/17. Organised by the Hong Kong Management Association (HKMA), the awards recognise outstanding enterprises in the city that have consistently demonstrated their commitment to sustainability in the pursuit of sound business performance.
The award was judged in the areas of management commitment and stakeholder engagement; sustainability in economic, social and environmental aspects; and the impact of sustainability measures on organisational performance or society. AA representative accepted the accolade during an awards presentation ceremony held at the HKMA Annual Fellowship Dinner on 16 November.
8 Dec 2017.
Snapshots of Hong Kong's Natural Beauty.
Between April and June this year, the Airport Authority (AA) held the HKIA Green Photo Competition 2017 to inspire airport community staff to share and submit eye-catching photographs on the themes of "Hong Kong's Natural Landscape" and "Hong Kong's Plants and Animals". The competition attracted more than 250 photo submissions from over 110 participants from the airport community. AA CEO Fred Lam presented prizes to winners of the HKIA Green Photo Competition 2017 during the prize presentation ceremony on 27 October. Passengers and staff can now appreciate the winning snapshots and shortlisted entries in the terminals and on the competition website.
24 Nov 2017.
AA receives Sustainable Business Award.
The Airport Authority (AA) has secured the Sustainable Business Award 2017 organised by the World Green Organisation (WGO) for its commitment to operating a sustainable airport. It was commended for efforts across four areas encompassing workplace quality, environmental protection, operation practice and community involvement that have all contributed to establishing a sustainable airport. Adding to its accolades, the AA was also presented with the Sustainable Leadership Award which recognises organisations who have secured the Sustainable Business Award for three consecutive years.
A gala lunch was held on 11 October to recognise the winning companies. During the event, the AA also introduced its new green initiatives and how its staff are involved in such measures.
The award scheme was initiated by the WGO to raise awareness on the progress that leading local businesses have made in improving their environmental, social and governance (ESG).
10 Nov 2017.
Sharing Our Valuable Green Experience.
The Airport Authority (AA) took part in the "Shared Value: Creating Competitive Advantage" Forum organised by the Government's Social Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Fund (SIE Fund) on 21 September 2017, in which it shared its experience in implementing innovative practices at Hong Kong International Airport that have both enhanced its competitive edge and generated value for society and the environment.
During the leadership panel, AA Executive Director, Corporate Development, Wilson Fung exchanged views with industry leaders and CSR representatives on the various opportunities that the Shared Value concept generates for local businesses, particularly green shared value initiatives that can be captured at the airport including the HKIA Airport-wide Carbon Reduction Programme and Food Rescue Programme.
27 Oct 2017.
Carbon Reporting Sharing.
On 20 September 2017, the Airport Authority (AA) was invited to speak at the Asia Sustainability Reporting Summit in Singapore which provides a platform for the regional sustainability reporting community to discuss best practice in sustainability reporting. As a winner of the Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards 2015, AA shared details of its airport-wide carbon management programme at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) and explained how it reports on the carbon performance of both the AA and the wider airport community. More information about HKIA and the AA's carbon performance can be found at HKIA 2015/16 Sustainability Report and HKIA's sustainability webpage.
13 Oct 2017.
Green towing in the airport.
From mid-July 2017 to mid-Jan 2018, Pan Asia Pacific Aviation Services (PAPAS) has trialed the operation of the first electric aircraft towing tractor in HKIA. This e-tractor is tailor-made for narrow-bodied aircraft. We have installed over 270 chargers to encourage ground service equipment (GSE) fleet operators to use more electrical vehicles and GSE, hereby reducing carbon and other pollutants on the apron.
22 Sep 2017.
All Business on Sustainable Consumption.
On 28 July, the Airport Authority (AA) was recognised by the Business Environment Council (BEC) for incorporating sustainable consumption practices at HKIA in the Fostering Sustainable Consumption for Hong Kong Business and Community Programme. The 18-month programme aims to encourage sustainable consumption in the community and business sector in Hong Kong.
The AA was recognised as a "Sustainable Consumption Enterprise" for its green procurement practices and Sustainable Dining Policy, as well as the utilisation of sustainable products at the airport.
8 Sep 2017.
Smarter EV charging @HKIA.
The Airport Authority (AA) blazed another trail at the airport by commissioning the first-ever Hong Kong-made Smart-To-Charge (STC) facility for electric vehicles (EV) at the HKIA Tower. The locally built and installed facility is compatible with a wide range of EVs such as the Tesla and Nissan Leaf models.
The facility is equipped to charge a single EV up to three to four times faster than before. The STC also has a built-in intelligence feature that allows it to supply electricity to multiple EVs more efficiently by monitoring the battery condition of each car that is being charged. Its versatility and efficiency provides another option for HKIA to further expand its network of charging points for EVs at the airport.
25 Aug 2017.
AA wins BOCHK Corporate Environmental Leadership Award.
On 1 June 2017, the Airport Authority was honoured with the Bronze Award in the Services Sector of 2016 BOCHK Corporate Environmental Leadership Awards for its outstanding performance of the implementation of environmentally friendly measures at Hong Kong International Airport, especially in energy management. The AA is invited to arrange an airport visit on 29 September 2017 to showcase its environmental initiatives. Organised by the Federation of Hong Kong Industries and Bank of China (Hong Kong), the award aims to promote best environmental practices in the manufacturing and service sector in Hong Kong and the Pearl River Delta Region to reduce pollution. Click here to learn more about the award.
11 Aug 2017.
AA facilitates sustainable operations.
On 11 May, Hong Kong Green Building Council hosted the launch ceremony of the Hong Kong Green Shop Alliance. Forty-seven retailers at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) have pledged to adhere to a series of environmental standards on energy management, water management, waste reduction, reuse and recycling of materials, green procurement, and social green behaviour. In the ceremony, Assistant Manager, Environment of AA, Tammy Fung and Operations Administrative Officer of the airport restaurant operator Select Service Partner, Vera Law shared the AAвЂ™s food waste management programmes and best practices in food waste separation in restaurants.
28 Jul 2017.
Promoting Hong Kong's circular economy.
On 16 May, the Airport Authority (AA) joined fellow professionals, policy experts and thought leaders at the Business Environment Council (BEC) EnviroSeries Conference 2017 to explore strategies supporting the development of a resource-efficient economy. Representatives of the AA shared details of its feasibility study to develop a small scale waste-to-energy plant at Hong Kong International Airport. The AA also supported the event by sponsoring the attendance of 20 university students from environmental programmes. The event was attended by around 150 participants from government departments, business sector, professional bodies, industry professionals and academia.
7 Jul 2017.
AA and airport business partners win top environmental awards.
On 4 May 2017, Airport Authority (AA) Executive Director, Corporate Development Wilson Fung received the Gold Award in the Public Services category of the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE) Sectoral Awards. This is the third time that the AA has won Hong Kong's most prestigious environmental award.
Other airport business partners and tenants being honoured at the ceremony include Cathay Pacific Airways Limited, Cathay Pacific Catering Services (H. K.)Ltd., HAECO, DHL Aviation (HK) Ltd., Jardine Aviation Services Group and Pizza Express (International Airport Shop). Their achievements demonstrated the strong commitment of the whole airport community in meeting the pledge to become the world's greenest airport. Click here to learn more about the environmental achievements of the airport community.
23 Jun 2017.
Tradeport supports World Environment Day 2017.
World Environment Day (WED) takes place on 5 June every year. This year's theme, namely 'Connecting People to Nature', encourages people to get outdoors and to appreciate the beauty and importance of nature, as well as the importance to protect the Earth that we live in.
To support this year's theme, Tradeport Hong Kong arranged two local farms (Farm 66 and Blue Girl Organic Farm) to promote their agricultural products at their company lobby on 5 June. Products available include organic vegetables, fruits and wheatgrass juice. The environmental concept of "aquaponics" was also introduced at the event. Sales proceeds of the event was donated to WWF-HK in support of the WED.
9 Jun 2017.
AA set up the 1st Technical Working Group meeting.
To facilitate the fulfilment of the airport-wide carbon reduction target for 2020, the Airport Authority (AA) hosts technical working group meeting twice a year as one of the support strategies for business partners. The working group provides technical training to business partners on carbon and energy saving solutions. On 24 April, the first Technical Working Group meeting was held with 22 business partners in attendance. Representatives from the AA and its business partners вЂ“ Tradeport, HACTL and Regal Airport Hotel - shared their experience with participants on the implementation and operation of the ISO 50001 Energy Management System.
26 May 2017.
ACI recognition for AA Airfield Manager.
Sandy Kwan, Manager, Baggage Handling in the Airport Authority's Airfield Department was commended with an "Honorable Mention" in the ACI Asia-Pacific Young Executive of the Year Award for her insightful paper on the topic of "Achieving Sustainability for Airports in Asia Pacific". The panel applauded the paper's comprehensive coverage and thorough understanding of how the aviation industry strive to achieve excellence in sustainability.
12 May 2017.
HKIA receives Green Airports Recognition from ACI.
HKIA recently scooped up a Silver Recognition under the вЂњAirports with 25 million passengers per annum and aboveвЂќ category of the ACI Asia-Pacific Green Airports Recognition 2017. The awards acknowledge regional airports for their outstanding accomplishments in environmental projects.
The accolade cited HKIA's energy management programme as a key factor towards the airportвЂ™s success in surpassing its target to reduce carbon intensity by 25.6% by 2015 as compared to 2008 levels. In taking the carbon reduction commitment a step further, the AA and 53 airport business partners have pledged to reduce its carbon intensity by 10% by 2020 compared to 2015 levels.
28 Apr 2017.
Working together to reduce waste.
On 3 April 2017, the Airport Authority (AA) launched the third HKIA Environmental Management Recognition Scheme, officiated by Secretary for the Environment Wong Kam-sing and AA management. This year, around 120 retail shops, catering outlets, office tenants and cleaning contractors participated in the scheme. The theme for this year, which focused on waste management and, is designed to help participants be better prepared for the municipal solid waste (MSW) charging and encourage wider implementation of effective waste reduction and recycling measures.
14 Apr 2017.
Airport environmental experts gather at HKIA.
The Airport Authority (AA) hosted the 35th Airports Council International (ACI) World Environment Standing Committee Meeting on 8 and 9 March. Twenty three airport environmental managers, ACI representatives and aviation environmental experts attended the two-day meeting to discuss the common and emerging environmental issues faced by the airport sector such as climate change, air quality and noise management.
AA CEO Fred Lam delivered a welcome remark at the meeting and attended lunch on the first day of the meeting. In addition, the AA shared its insights and experience in Green Airport Design Strategy and setting a science-based carbon reduction target. The participants also joined a tour of HKIA and a boat trip to Tai O to see the Chinese White Dolphins and enjoy a local seafood dinner.
31 Mar 2017.
AA obtained ISO50001 certificate.
In February 2017, the Airport Authority (AA) achieved the ISO 50001:2011 Energy Management System (EnMS) Certification for Terminal 1. It specifies the requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and improving the energy management system, enabling the AA to improve energy efficiency continuously and to identify energy reduction opportunities.
The AA will expand the scope to other terminal areas, office buildings and apron area. Our goal is to become the most energy efficient international airport.
17 Mar 2017.
Learn about Upcycling.
Airport Authority (AA) organised two upcycling workshops for both AA staff and business partners in February 2017. Non-government organisations St. James' Settlement Jockey Club Upcycling Centre and World Green Organisation were invited to conduct the workshops to share the principles of upcycling and waste reduction tips. In addition, participants had the opportunity to make usable products from waste - turning recycled wooden wine box into card holders and old clothes into colourful coasters. Click here for more upcycling ideas.
3 Mar 2017.
Short Videos on Sustainability.
Subsequent to the publication of Sustainability Report 2015/16, the Airport Authority (AA) has recently released three short videos on our website to promote our sustainability initiatives to young people and the general public. The videos cover the topics of environmental protection, attracting and retaining talent and supporting the Hong Kong community. Please view the following link for the videos.
17 Feb 2017.
Waste charging trial kicks off.
The Airport Authority (AA) recently joined Business Environment Council's (BEC) waste charging trial to prepare for the future introduction of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) charging in Hong Kong. Starting February 2017, the quantity of waste generated by individual tenants and AA offices at Airport World Trade Centre will be measured using tenant-specific bar-coded bags for waste disposal. A monthly mock invoice will be issued to tenants showing information on the quantity of waste disposed and the estimated MSW disposal charge. This trial provides a useful reference for the AA and its tenants to understand their waste disposal behaviour and identify waste reduction and recycling opportunities.
3 Feb 2017.
Airport Authority wins Corporate Sustainability Award.
On 20 January 2017, the Airport Authority (AA) received the Corporate Sustainability Award of The Employer of Choice Award 2016 organised by JobMarket. The AA was recognised for its sustainability efforts and contributions in the areas of work place quality, environmental protection, operational practices and community involvement.
20 Jan 2017.
AA supports Green Carnival 2017.
The Airport Authority (AA) sponsored the Green Council's Green Carnival 2017 held in Kowloon Park on 8 January. With the theme "Go Green, Recycle Clean", more than 4000 people attended the carnival and learned about sustainable lifestyle through a range of booths and games. Click here to learn more about Green Council and the AA's Sustainability work.
6 Jan 2017.
Say no to shark fin.
In November 2016, the Airport Authority (AA) signed the "Say No to Shark Fin Pledge" organised by Hong Kong Shark Foundation. The pledge outlines that shark fin will not be served at any events organised by the AA, nor will shark fin consumption be promoted in its marketing materials.
Besides, the AA's Sustainable Dining Policy has also been updated in accordance with the pledge. Apart from shark fin, the policy also bans the consumption of other unsustainable food items such as bluefin tuna, humphead wrasse, turtle and snake. Click here to view the Sustainable Dining Policy.
23 Dec 2016.
Publication of Energy Policy.
In November 2016, the Airport Authority (AA) established the Energy Policy according to the ISO 50001 international standard. The policy acts as a cornerstone for the AA's energy management and demonstrates our commitment to improve our energy performance. Click here to view the Energy Policy.
Over the years, the AA have made tremendous efforts in energy management and implemented various programmes to enhance energy efficiency. Details of our energy saving initiatives can be found in our Sustainability Report 2015/16 (Page 75 вЂ“ 78).
9 Dec 2016.
Keeping the shoreline clean.
On 15 November, around 80 Airport Authority (AA) staff spent a fruitful lunchtime attending a luncheon talk on marine plastic pollution. Ms Julia Leung, Program Manager of Education at Plastic Free Seas gave a presentation on the current situation of marine plastic pollution and shared ways to reduce plastic usage. Click here to learn more about Plastic Free Seas.
On 19 November, the AA took part in the annual International Coastal Cleanup Hong Kong initiated by Ocean Conservancy. Over 60 AA staff and their families and friends, together with the volunteers from the Neighbourhood Advice-Action Council Tung Chung Integrated Services Centre collected 295 kg of debris from the shores of Shui Hau Wan in Southern Lantau. The data of the collected waste will be further analysed to identify the sources and devise long-term solutions to the problem of marine debris. Click here to know more about the event.
25 Nov 2016.
AA announces New Five-year Target for Carbon Reduction.
On 3 November 2016, the Airport Authority (AA) and its business partners celebrated Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)'s achievement in reducing carbon intensity by 25.6% per workload unit by 2015, as compared with the 2008 level. This achievement surpassed the original target of reducing carbon intensity by 25% set in 2010. The ceremony was officiated by Professor Anthony Cheung, Secretary for Transport and Housing, Wong Kam-sing, Secretary for the Environment, and Fred Lam, Chief Executive Officer of the AA. The AA and its business partners also announced a new 10% carbon reduction target for the 5-year period from 2016 to 2020. Click here to learn more about the pledge and HKIA Carbon Reduction Programme.
11 Nov 2016.
Airport Authority publishes Sustainability Report 2015/16.
On 28 October 2016, the Airport Authority (AA) released its Sustainability Report 2015/16. Titled "Building Our Shared Future", the report covers the AA's sustainability commitments, performance and management approach in 2015/16.
We have framed the report as a response to the most significant sustainability issues raised by our stakeholders in the report development process. To give a wider perspective on various sustainability issues and initiatives, it also presents the views of our staff and external stakeholders, such as:
This year's report consists of the following sections: 'Full report' (which is further divided into Big Picture and five Thematic Areas), 'Performance', 'Appendices' and 'GRI Content Index'.
We invite you to read the report and provide feedback on the AA's sustainability performance and long-term development.
28 Oct 2016.
Further Collaboration with Food Angel on Food Rescue.
On 3 October 2016, the Airport Authority (AA) was presented an Award of Appreciation by Food Angel during its Thanksgiving Luncheon in recognition of the AA's long term collaboration with the food rescue organisation. In 2015, Food Angel has collected over 30 tonnes of surplus food from Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), and transformed them into over 25,000 hot meal boxes for distribution to the underprivileged.
To make the food rescue programme more effective, the HKIA Environmental Fund recently financed Food Angel to expand the surplus food collection areas to Tung Chung and Discovery Bay, and has begun working with Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Tung Chung Integrated Services to distribute meals in Tung Chung. Click here to know more about HKIA Food Rescue Programme and Food Angel's work.
14 Oct 2016.
AA receives Sustainable Business Award.
On 30 September 2016, the Airport Authority (AA) received the Sustainable Business Award 2016 from the World Green Organisation (WGO). The award recognised 11 corporations which have dedicated efforts in four key areas including workplace quality, environmental protection, operation practices and community involvement. The award was presented by Ms Christine Loh Kung-wai, Under Secretary for the Environment and Mr William Yu, CEO of World Green Organisation. Click here to know more about WGO, the award and the AA's Sustainability work.
30 Sep 2016.
Green fuel station opens at HKIA.
On 6 September, Shell Hong Kong opened a new filling station at HKIA. This is the second filling station in Hong Kong offering Shell Fuelsave B5 Biodiesel. The biodiesel is a green option for commercial fleet operators to reduce carbon emissions from their diesel vehicles. B5 biodiesel can reduce the emissions of particulates by up to 50%, without affecting the performance of the vehicles. Click here to learn more about Shell Fuelsave Diesel.
16 Sep 2016.
Learn more about organic diet.
On 22 August, around 40 Airport Authority (AA) staff spent a fruitful lunchtime attending a workshop titled "Organic Eating and DIY Sprout Salad". Representatives of Greenwise Woman gave a presentation on the health benefits of eating organic food. The participants also learnt how to make delicious organic salad and grow sprouts. Click here to learn more about Greenwise Woman.
2 Sep 2016.
Updates on Green Procurement Policy.
In July 2016, the Airport Authority (AA) revised the Corporate Green Procurement Policy in order to further reduce its environmental footprint. The revised policy reinforces the AA's strategic commitment to sustainability by integrating environmental considerations into the procurement process, with the aim of improvement amidst industrial, commercial and technological constraints. Click here for the Green Procurement Policy.
19 Aug 2016.
AA receives Asia Best CSR Practices Awards.
On 5 August 2016, the Airport Authority (AA) received the 6th Asia Best CSR Practices Awards - Carbon Footprint Accounting launched by the Chief Marketing Officer Asia (CMO Asia). The award recognises the AA's outstanding approach in setting an airport-wide carbon target and multi-stakeholder engagement which involves over 40 airport business partners. Click here to know more about the AA's carbon reduction initiatives and the HKIA Carbon Reduction Programme.
5 Aug 2016.
Green Photo Competition.
Hong Kong is often being referred as a 'concrete jungle' with its 'forest' of high rise buildings, however the city has another side of beautiful natural environment of real forests and foothills, shorelines and seascapes that is full of amazing wildlife and breathtaking landscapes. The Airport Authority organised the AAHK Green Photo Competition with the aim to encourage staff to get out and explore Hong Kong's wild places, to discover its natural beauty and wonders and, to share whatever in Hong Kong's countryside that inspires them. Works of the winners and finalists were showcased at an award ceremony on 22 July 2016 and will be displayed at the advertising light boxes in terminals and inside meeting rooms in HKIA Tower. Click here to see the winning photos.
22 Jul 2016.
New feature on Air Quality webpage.
In June 2016, the air quality section of HKIA website was updated with the replacement of the original Air Pollution Index with a more user-friendly Air Quality Health Index (AQHI). Based on the same approach as the Government AQHI, the new index provides users with real-time air quality information of the airport island and Tung Chung area. Click here for more information about AQHI.
8 Jul 2016.
AA supports Hong Kong Green Day.
Airport Authority supported "Hong Kong Green Day" (HKGD) organised by Green Council on World Environment Day. The objective of this event is to establish and strengthen public awareness of environmental protection and sustainable lifestyles. HKGD encourages people to wear green clothing and/or accessories, as well as to support the event with any creative initiatives. The AA supported the event by broadcasting the videos of HKGD in the terminals of HKIA during June. The AA Corporate Team also participated in HKGD Green Run on 5 June. Click here to know more about HKGD.
24 Jun 2016.
Expanding the HKIA Food Rescue Programme.
In June 2016, AAHK expanded the food collection areas of the HKIA Food Rescue Programme to Tung Chung and Discovery Bay. Funded by the HKIA Environmental Fund, the programme aims at providing around 14,000 meals per year to the underprivileged. Food Angel will work with Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui to upgrade their existing community kitchen and turn the surplus food into hot meals for underprivileged Tung Chung residents over the next year. Click here to learn more about the works of Food Angel.
10 Jun 2016.
AA receives BOCHK Corporate Environmental Leadership Award.
On 2 June 2016, the Airport Authority (AA) received the Silver Award in the Services Sector of BOCHK Corporate Environmental Leadership Awards. Launched by the Federation of Hong Kong Industries and Bank of China (Hong Kong) (BOCHK), the award recognises the AA's dedicated efforts in six key areas including comprehensiveness, energy conservation and waste discharge reduction, innovation, management involvement and sense of responsibility, pollution management and sustainability. Click here to learn more about the award.
27 May 2016.
Conserving our 'Blue Blood Hero' - horseshoe crab.
On 17 May 2016, the Airport Authority (AA) invited Ms Joe Cheung of Ocean Park Conservation Foundation, Hong Kong (OPCFHK) to host a luncheon talk on the topic of вЂњBlue Blood Hero - Alien AngelвЂќ. Over 90 AA staff spent their lunchtime by learning more about horseshoe crab - the вЂњliving fossilвЂќ which exists on Earth for more than 475 million years. The magical blue-blood of horseshoe crab can be applied to bacterial test for pharmaceutical drugs. Currently, juvenile horseshoe crabs are found in various locations in Hong Kong such as Lantau Island and the northeastern New Territories. The species is currently affected by human activities and is on the brink of extinction. Therefore it is important to protect their habitat. Click here to learn more about horseshoe crab and the conservation efforts of OPCFHK.
13 May 2016.
Airport Authority shares experience on carbon management.
On 18 April 2016, the Airport Authority (AA) was invited by The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE) to be one of the speakers in their HKIE Environmental Division Annual Forum. In the вЂњDevelopment of Low-Carbon InfrastructureвЂќ session, Sophia Lau, Manager, Environment shared with the audience AA's multi-stakeholder engagement approach in carbon management programme and energy saving measures at Hong Kong International Airport. Click here to learn more about the carbon management efforts in HKIA.
29 April 2016.
AA helps tenants to separate waste at source.
On 15 and 22 April 2016, the Airport Authority (AA) organised two briefing sessions on the topic of вЂњWaste Separation at Source at Hong Kong International AirportвЂќ (HKIA). Fifty-eight representatives from 32 companies attended the briefing. During the briefing, the AA introduced the waste management facilities and recycling programme at HKIA. Tenants were invited to share their experience on the participation in programme. Mr Thomas Choy from environmental NGO Greeners Action also shared the best practices on enhancing food waste reduction and recycling. He introduced the Organic Waste Treatment Facility (OWTF) located at Siu Ho Wan of North Lantau which will soon be in operation. Click here to know more about the OWTF.
15 April 2016.
AA shares experience on waste management.
On 6 April 2016, the Airport Authority (AA) was invited to be one of the panel discussion speakers in the "Waste Check Charter Briefing cum Waste Reduction Seminar" organised by Environmental Protection Department (EPD) to share its best practices on waste reduction. The AA has been collecting waste data since 2010, and is currently conducting a comprehensive review of waste management and recycling at HKIA. Click here to learn more about the charter and the waste management efforts in Hong Kong International Airport.
19 February 2016.
Asia's Best Carbon Disclosure.
On 28 January 2016, the Airport Authority (AA) received the Asia's Best Carbon Disclosure award at the Asia Sustainability Reporting Awards 2015 вЂ“ the only award programme recognising sustainability reporting excellence in Asia. The AA was applauded for its application of international standards and best practices for reporting its carbon and energy management approach, reduction initiatives and performance in its Sustainability Report 2014/15. The AA was also one of the finalists in five other award categories: Asia's Best Sustainability Report, Asia's Best Materiality Reporting, Asia's Best Stakeholder Reporting, Asia's Best Workplace Reporting, and Asia's Best Environmental Reporting. Click here to view the AA's Sustainability Report 2014/15.
5 February 2016.
AA receives Sustainable Business Award.
On 18 December 2015, the Airport Authority (AA) received the Sustainable Business Award 2015 launched by the World Green Organisation (WGO). The award recognises 10 corporations which have dedicated efforts in four key areas including workplace quality, environmental protection, operation practices and community involvement. Click here to know more about the award.
Subsequently, Wilson Fung, AA's Executive Director, Corporate Development attended an awardee interview at Metro Finance FM104 to share AA's key environmental and social initiatives and future plans.
22 January 2016.
Discovering Biodiversity in Hong Kong Wetland Park.
On 12 January, around 60 AA staff spent a fruitful lunchtime attending a talk titled "Hong Kong Wetland Park and wetland conservation". Carrie Ma, Wetland Park Manager / Exhibition of Hong Kong Wetland Park, gave a presentation on the history of Wetland Park and highlighted its importance to an impressive cast of wildlife, including birds, butterflies, reptiles and fish. She also introduced their volunteer programme to protect local biodiversity. Click here to learn more about Hong Kong Wetland Park.
8 January 2016.
AA recognised for going green in workplace.
On 1 December 2015, the Airport Authority (AA) was awarded for the third time with the Green Office Awards Label and the United Nations Millennium Development Goals (UNMDG) "Better World Company" Label under the World Green Organisation's (WGO) Green Office Awards Labelling Scheme (GOALS). The scheme was launched in 2013 to encourage and recognise companies that implement environmental practices in their daily operations. Click here to know more about the scheme.
Throughout 2015, the AA has implemented various environmental initiatives in its workplace, including "Switch Off Your Computer" Competition, development of e-tendering system, green reminders and green office guidelines. These initiatives help arouse the awareness on environmental protection among staff and build up a green company culture.
25 December 2015.
AA receives CarbonCare В® label.
On 25 November, the Airport Authority (AA) received the CarbonCare В® - 20% reduction label from Carbon Care Asia Limited for the first time. The CarbonCare В® Label is a scheme that encourages and recognises the efforts of companies and organisations in tackling climate change and reducing carbon footprint by Measuring, Reducing and Offsetting (MRO). The AA achieved significant carbon reduction by replacing 100,000 traditional lights with LED lights in terminal buildings and optimising the configuration of the chillers to maximise operational efficiency. Click here to know more about the scheme.
11 December 2015.
Global and regional recognitions for airport-wide carbon management.
On 4 November, the Airport Authority (AA) received the silver award in the Best Innovation for Carbon Reduction category at the The 2015 World Responsible Tourism Awards at the World Travel Market (WTM) in London - one of the largest and most important travel industry events in the world. In the same week, the AA was also named as one of the вЂњTop Green Companies in Asia" at the Asia Corporate Excellence & sustainability (ACES) Awards. This award recognises the leadership and sustainability efforts made by companies operating in the Asian region.
Both awards recognised the AA's outstanding approach in setting an airport-wide carbon target that involves 46 airport business partners. Click here to know more about the AA's carbon reduction initiatives.
27 November 2015.
Keeping the shoreline clean.
On 7 November, the Airport Authority (AA) hosted the annual coastal cleanup initiated by Ocean Conservancy. Over 70 AA staff and their families and friends cleaned up the shores of Shui Hau Wan in Southern Lantau. Shui Hau Wan is ecologically important as it supports a wide variety of coastal species and is a nursery ground for horseshoe crabs.
The volunteers collected 246 kg of debris which included beverage cans, fishing net and plastic bags. During the activity, the participants also captured images and recorded the types of trash collected for future analysis. Green Council (the official coordinator for the International Coastal Cleanup in Hong Kong) will use the result to identify the sources and devise long-term solutions on the problem of marine debris. Click here to know more about the event.
13 de novembro de 2015.
Airport Authority publishes sustainability Report 2014/15.
The Airport Authority (AA) released its sustainability Report 2014/15 on 30 October 2015. Entitled "Growing Together", the report covers the AA's sustainability performance and management approach in the areas of economic contribution, airport growth, operational excellence, environment, and people and community. This report is prepared 'in accordance' with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) G4 sustainability Reporting Guidelines and the Airport Operators Sector Disclosures: the Core option.
The report content has been informed by a materiality assessment which involved direct engagement with internal and external stakeholders. The associated GRI general standard disclosures as located in the report have been verified by the GRI Materiality Disclosures Service; and the report has been independently verified by the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency. We invite you to read the report and provide feedback on the AA's sustainability performance and reporting.
30 October 2015.
AA's contributions on civil aviation climate actions recognised.
On 29 September, the HKIA Carbon Reduction Programme was cited as an Aviation Climate Solution by the Air Transport Action Group (ATAG) at the Global Sustainable Aviation Summit in Geneva, Switzerland. The вЂњAviation Climate SolutionsвЂќ report comprises 100 examples of collaboration within the aviation industry to cut carbon dioxide emissions and help reduce its impact on climate change. During the summit, the AA shared the business case for reducing HKIA's carbon footprint through engagement with various stakeholders. The full ATAG report can be downloaded here.
16 de outubro de 2015.
Turning trash into treasure.
On 11 September, the AA organised a visit for its business partners to South China Reborn Resources (Zhongshan) Company Limited, a food waste recycling company in EcoPark which turns HKIA's food waste into fish meal. During the visit, the participants took a closer look at some technological inventions and equipment for converting food waste into various types of high protein content animal feed. Subsequent to a tour of the plant and seeing the process in action, the group discussed the current trends and future opportunities of food waste recycling in Hong Kong. Click here to know more about the AA's food waste recycling programme.
2 October 2015.
AA helps business partners prepare for the new legislation.
On 25 August, the AA organised a briefing on "Legislative proposals on regulation of edible fats and oils and recycling of waste cooking oils" with 23 business partners representatives in attendance. During the briefing, the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department and Environmental Protection Department shared the details of the legislative proposal which aims to strengthen the regulation of the manufacturing, import and export of edible fats and oils in Hong Kong, as well as the promotion of recycling of waste cooking oil.
Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency also introduced its "Hong Kong Cooking Oil Registration Scheme" to facilitate organisations to supply and consume cooking oil from identifiable sources, as well as to collect and treat waste cooking oil in a proper way. Click here to know more about the legislative proposals.
18 September 2015.
Saving an injured bird.
On 26 August morning, a hoopoe was found hopping on the ground at the airport taxi rank smoking area and appeared to be injured. An Airport Authority staff spotted the bird, picked it up and placed it inside a box with air holes for it to recover. As it was unable to fly, we contacted the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and sent it to the Wild Animal Rescue Centre at Kadoorie Farm & Botanic Garden (KFBG) where it received expert care.
The beautiful but scarce hoopoe is named after its unique call and is one of the occasional migrants in Hong Kong. It is a bit smaller than a dove, with a pinkish-brown body, striking black and white wings, and a long pinkish-brown crest. It is widespread in Asia, Africa and Europe. Click here to know more about this bird.
4 September 2015.
AA staff switch off their computers for a greener office.
The AA organised the "Switch off your computer" competition from April to June to enhance staff's awareness on energy saving in office. As the first part of the "Go Green @ AA Office" campaign, the competition required staff to switch off their computers after regular office hours.
During the three-month competition, the number of workstations and desktop computers left powered on overnight dropped up to 26%. A total of 67,300 kWh of electricity was saved, which is equivalent to 43,000 kg of carbon reduction. Departments with the "best performance", "best improvement" and "biggest saving" during the campaign were awarded a Fair Trade hamper in recognition of their contribution to energy saving practices. This competition will be extended till the end of the year with the target to reduce the number of computers left on to zero by the end of the year.
21 August 2015.
Sharing the stunning beauty of nature.
On 4 August, around 100 AA staff spent a fruitful lunchtime by attending a talk on the topic of "Ecotourism and Biodiversity in Hong Kong and Beyond". Samson So, founder and director of Eco Institute and a well-known professional photographer, eco-tour leader and educator, hosted the talk and showcased his magnificent Hong Kong wildlife photographs. He also shared his experience of setting up an ecotourism business and his passion for preserving natural beauty and wildlife. The participants had a great opportunity to appreciate the beauty of nature and rethink the threats of human activities to nature, as well as how to conserve our fragile natural environment. Click here to see more of Samson's photos.
7 August 2015.
Young gurus, bright ideas!
The Airport Authority's HKIA Environmental Fund sponsored The Nature Conservancy (TNC) to implement the Nature Works Hong Kong Youth Environmental Innovation Leadership Programme 2015. On 4 July, subsequent to a three-month training programme to develop environmental awareness and business skills, 13 student teams presented their plans on how to tackle the most pressing environmental issues in Hong Kong to representatives from corporations, schools and NGOs at the Project Pitch Day.
The AA also formed a team of mentors to work with a student team to develop a proposal on carbon emissions reduction in their schools and communities. Click here to learn more about the teams' project plans.
24 July 2015.
HKIA takes Environmental Chair in Asia Pacific.
In March, Mike Kilburn, AA's Senior Manager, Environment was appointed as the Chairman of Airports Council International's (ACI) Asia-Pacific Regional Environment Committee (REC). This committee provides an opportunity for environmental managers from airports throughout the Asia Pacific region (from Jordan to Japan to New Zealand) to share the best practices and work together to resolve shared problems.
The AA is working with the committee to promote cabin waste management, plan an environmental survey of Asia Pacific airports and to use fewer engines for taxiing and thereby reducing fuel burn and emissions. Click here to learn more about the latest news of the committee.
10 July 2015.
Upcycling collaboration wins environmental award.
On 19 June, the Airport Authority, St. Paul's Convent School and Pioneer Management Ltd received an appreciation award for "Sustainable Use of Resources" in the Hong Kong Green Organisation Certification Ceremony, recognising the collaborative efforts of the three parties in promoting effective use of resources. The AA collected discarded wooden wine boxes from tenants at HKIA, which were then passed on to the property management company and St. Paul's Convent School for upcycling in various environmental projects. In the ceremony, a student from St Paul's Convent School shared her experience in setting up an ecofarm using the wooden crates donated by the AA. Download the application form here to obtain wooden wine box from the AA for upcycling.
26 June 2015.
Conservation vs Development: How the AA strikes a balance.
One of the hottest topics in Hong Kong in recent years is the question of how to strike the balance between development and environmental protection.
On 29 May, Wilson Fung, AA's Executive Director, Corporate Development, outlined how the AA has responded to this challenge at the Hong Kong Quality Assurance Agency (HKQAA) Symposium 2015. He explained the AA's approach to environmental protection from Kai Tak times to the current HKIA, and concluded that it's the community which has the impact on how we strike such balance. Click here to see the full speech.
12 June 2015.
Working together to reduce environmental footprint.
On 10 to 12 March 2015, the AA participated in the Passenger Terminal Expo 2015 held in Paris. In the Expo, Mike Kilburn, Senior Manager, Environment shared how the AA's innovative approach of engaging major stakeholders is successful in increasing the rate and effectiveness of environmental footprint reduction. The full presentation can be found here.
22 May 2015.
Winning gold for environmental excellence.
On 14 May 2015, Airport Authority (AA) CEO Fred Lam received the Gold Award in the Public Organisations and Utilities Sector of the Hong Kong Awards for Environmental Excellence (HKAEE) Sectoral Awards from HKSAR Chief Executive the Honorable Leung Chun Ying. This is the second time that the AA has won this Hong Kong's most prestigious environmental award.
Other airport business partners honoured at the ceremony include DHL Aviation (HK) Ltd., HACTL, HAECO, SSP and Tradeport, demonstrating the strong commitment of the whole airport community to meeting the pledge to become one of the world's greenest airports. Click here to learn more about the environmental achievements of the airport community.
30 Apr 2015.
Enjoy Chocolate and Save the Planet.
On 30 April, 73 Airport Authority (AA) staff spent a fruitful lunch time by attending the "Fair Trade and Climate Change" talk. The AA invited speakers from Fair Trade Hong Kong and Earth Resources Centre to talk about impact of climate change in the Antarctic, what "Fair Trade" is and how it helps people and the planet. The participants also had the chance to taste Fair Trade products including chocolate and tea. Click here to learn more about Fair Trade.
17 Apr 2015.
Ceremony with multi green elements.
On 27 March, the HKIA Environmental Management Recognition Scheme award presentation ceremony was held with 42 tenants at HKIA awarded for their outstanding environmental performance. The Grand Award winners in Restaurant category and Retail Shop category were Catalina's Restaurant and The Magic of Hong Kong Disneyland respectively. Click here for details of the Scheme.
AA CEO Fred Lam and Secretary for the Environment Wong Kam-sing were the officiating guests of the ceremony. Wong expressed his appreciation for the efforts made by the tenants at HKIA and urged the public to support the Environmental Levy Scheme on Plastic Shopping Bags. Alvina Chan, founder of Alvina Cookery, demonstrated how to turn surplus food into delicious finger food which was served to the guests at the ceremony.
27 March 2015.
Sharing on the use of innovative technology in fleet management.
On 4 March 2015, the AA organised the 14th Airport Community Environmental Forum with 35 representatives from business partners in attendance. During the forum, Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering Company (HAECO) shared its experience in adding Global Positioning System (GPS) to all its vehicles, which brought various environmental and safety benefits. To promote the use of electric vehicles at the airport, the AA also invited Volkswagen to give a talk on its e-Golf and arranged a test drive for business partners on the same day. Click here to know more about HAECO's GPS fleet management.
13 March 2015.
Pedal Power at Green Carnival 2015.
The AA proactively participates in various campaigns to raise public awareness on green living and environmental protection. Recently, the AA sponsored the Green Council's Green Carnival 2015, and partnered with Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) to provide a game booth which generates electricity to illuminate LED lights by pedaling on bikes. These bikes had previously been on display at an exhibition of HKBU held at HKIA. Click here for details of HKBU's sustainability efforts.
2 March 2015.
Sharing carbon reduction experience.
On 22 January 2015, the AA and the Ocean Park Corporation (OPC) co-organised the "Roundtable Seminar on Corporate Carbon Management and Reduction in Hong Kong" at HKIA. This event is a platform for companies and NGOs to exchange their best practices in carbon management. Sophia Lau, Manager, Environment of the AA, shared her expertise and experience on carbon reduction programme at the AA with 16 Hong Kong corporations and NGOs, followed by sharing from MTR Corporation and Swire Group. The attendees also visited the environmentally friendly facilities at HKIA, including LED lighting in Terminal 1 and landside waste station. Click here for more information on OPC's sustainability efforts.
23 February 2015.
Green Airport, Green City.
On 20 January 2015, Ms Christine Loh, Under Secretary for the Environment, visited HKIA to learn about the AA's environmental practices and discuss collaboration on waste management, emission reduction and climate change adaptation. The meeting was followed by an airport visit, during which Ms Loh visited eco-friendly facilities and equipment including EV charging stations, e-loaders and zero-emission solar powered passenger stairs operated by Jardine Aviation Services (JAS). Click here for details of the carbon reduction initiatives of JAS.
9 February 2015.
Birdlife at HKIA.
On 9 January, 39 species of birds was recorded in a single survey at the northeast corner of the airport island, reflecting the wide range of birds that can be found at HKIA. The survey recorded 180 egrets and herons on the silt curtain around Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge reclamation area, a Wryneck (an ant-eating woodpecker) near the petrol station, and a Fork-tailed Sunbird which is the most recent addition to the 135-species list of birds recorded since October 2012.
22 January 2014.
Airport Authority shares carbon management experience.
In December 2014, the AA took part in the Airport Council International вЂ“ Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACI-ACA) Stakeholder Engagement Workshop held in Brussels. During the workshop "Working with key business partners to implement airport policy objectives", Sophia Lau, Manager, Environment shared the AA's carbon management experience with representatives from 15 European airports and related organisations. Currently 46 business partners are working with the AA to reduce their carbon footprint. Click here for details of the HKIA Carbon Reduction Programme.
9 January 2014.
Green Foodie @ HKIA.
In October 2013, the Airport Authority partnered with Green Monday to launch the "Go Green Monday @ HKIA" campaign, making HKIA the world's first airport to fully support and advocate a meat-free green diet and lifestyle. To further promote a green and healthy lifestyle, the "Green Foodie @ HKIA" blog was launched in November 2014. The new foodie blog provides recommendations on restaurants and veggie dining highlights at HKIA. Click here to view the blog.
26 December 2014.
Airport Authority awarded for its green office initiatives.
The AA was recently recognised in the Green Office Awards Labelling Scheme (GOALS) organised by the World Green Organisation. The AA has adopted a series of green practices throughout its office, including switching off 80% of lights in the open areas of HKIA Tower during lunch time and donating used IT equipment to CARITAS. Recently, a series of innovative stickers were also posted throughout the AA office to raise staff awareness on green office practices.
12 December 2014.
Members of the airport community visit EcoPark.
On 24 November, the Airport Authority (AA) organised an environmental visit to EcoPark for representatives from seven airport business partners and staff from the AA. The group toured the EcoPark Visitor Centre, Hong Kong Hung Wai Wooden Board Company which recycles wooden pallets, wine boxes and other wood waste from HKIA, and South China Reborn Resources (Zhongshan) Company Limited which turned over 1,000 tonnes of HKIA's food waste into animal feed last year.
28 November 2014.
Airport Authority publishes sustainability Report 2013/14.
The Airport Authority (AA) released its sustainability Report 2013/14 on 12 November 2014. With the title of "SUSTAINING OUR CAPACITY вЂ“ Addressing Emerging Constraints", the report meets the Global Reporting Initiative Application Level A+, demonstrating the AA's commitment to continuous improvement and its efforts to increase transparency and accountability to stakeholders. Click here to read the report.
14 November 2014.
Airport Authority's new Environmental Plan.
The AA has recently rolled out its revised 5-Year Environmental Plan. As the framework for environmental management of the AA, the plan includes a series of environmental initiatives in 11 aspects to support HKIA's pledge to be the world's greenest airport. The plan was transformed from its previous three-year cycle to a five-year cycle to further incorporate environmental considerations into the AA's corporate planning and master planning cycles.
31 October 2014.
Airport Authority recognised for its energy saving achievements.
The AA's optimum use of energy was recognised with an "Energy Saving Award of Excellence" at the 2014 Green Plus Recognition Awards organised by CLP Power Hong Kong Limited. The AA is committed to improving energy efficiency at Hong Kong International Airport and seeks opportunities to save energy at its facilities. Click here for more details on the AA's energy saving efforts.
17 October 2014.
Fourth Meeting of the Airports Council International Asia-Pacific (ACI-AP) Regional Environment Committee.
The Airport Authority (AA) hosted the 4th Meeting of the Airports Council International Asia-Pacific (ACI-AP) Regional Environment Committee on 25 and 26 September 2014. More than 20 representatives from regional airports shared their views on topics including waste management, aircraft noise and CO2 emission management. The committee members also visited environmental facilities of HKIA including a zero-emission solar-powered passenger stairs.
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