Hong Kongs Victoria Harbour has been abused over

Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour has been abused over the past decades. What are the benefits and drawbacks of persistent reclamation? What are the other alternatives to reclamation?

Lying between Hong Kong and the Kowloon Peninsula One of the deepest container ports Stunning skyline famous scenic spot in Hong Kong

Q 1. What is the area of Victoria Harbour? A. 29. 45 km B. 55. 33 km C. 30. 22 km D. 41. 88 km 2 2

Q 2. When the reclamation of Victoria Harbour first started? A. 1920 s B. 1930 s C. 1940 s D. 1950 s

Q 3. Which 2 phases still haven’t finished? A. Central Reclamation III + Wanchai Development II B. Central Reclamation II + Wanchai Development I C. Central Reclamation I + Wanchai Development II D. Central Reclamation III + Wanchai Development I

Q. 4 Which one is the Central. Wanchai Bypass? A. B. C. D. E.

Q 5. Who is the chairperson of the Society for the Protection of Harbour? A. Winston Chu B. Christine Lok C. Michael Suen D. Audrey Eu

Q 6. CRIII reclamation has been sealed down from the original 32 hectares to how much hectures? A. 25 B. 20 C. 18 D. No change

Hong Kong Harbour before reclamation

Victoria Harbour - 1960

Victoria Harbour - 1990

West Kowloon Reclamation in progress - 1990

Tsim Sha Tsui and West Kowloon Reclamation

Kowloon Peninsula before West Kowloon Reclamation

Kowloon Peninsula after West Kowloon Reclamation

Reclamation in the Victoria Harbour –before 1945 LEGEND Reclamation before 1945 Reclamation up to 1967 Reclamation up to 1977 Reclamation up to 1985 Reclamation up to 1993 Existing and Committed Reclamation Proposed Reclamation

Reclamation up to 1945 LEGEND Reclamation before 1945 Reclamation up to 1967 Reclamation up to 1977 Reclamation up to 1985 Reclamation up to 1993 Existing and Committed Reclamation Proposed Reclamation

Reclamation up to 1967 LEGEND Reclamation before 1945 Reclamation up to 1967 Reclamation up to 1977 Reclamation up to 1985 Reclamation up to 1993 Existing and Committed Reclamation Proposed Reclamation

Reclamation up to 1977 LEGEND Reclamation before 1945 Reclamation up to 1967 Reclamation up to 1977 Reclamation up to 1985 Reclamation up to 1993 Existing and Committed Reclamation Proposed Reclamation

Reclamation up to 1985 LEGEND Reclamation before 1945 Reclamation up to 1967 Reclamation up to 1977 Reclamation up to 1985 Reclamation up to 1993 Existing and Committed Reclamation Proposed Reclamation

Reclamation up to 1993 LEGEND Reclamation before 1945 Reclamation up to 1967 Reclamation up to 1977 Reclamation up to 1985 Reclamation up to 1993 Existing and Committed Reclamation Proposed Reclamation

Existing and Committed Reclamation LEGEND Reclamation before 1945 Reclamation up to 1967 Reclamation up to 1977 Reclamation up to 1985 Reclamation up to 1993 Existing and Committed Reclamation Proposed Reclamation

Proposed Reclamation in the Victoria Harbour LEGEND Reclamation before 1945 Reclamation up to 1967 Reclamation up to 1977 Reclamation up to 1985 Reclamation up to 1993 Existing and Committed Reclamation Proposed Reclamation

Purpose of reclamation Provide land for development Cater for anticipated traffic growth beyond Relieve the congestion on existing road networks

Central Reclamation Phase III Wanchai Development Phase II (Part)

Central-Wanchai Bypass Central and Wan Chai suffer serious traffic congestion anticipated traffic growth àCWB need to build àdivert through traffic away from the CBD àcater for anticipated traffic growth àalleviate congestion on existing road networks

Central - Wan Chai Bypass LEGEND CENTRAL-WAN CHAI BYPASS 10. 8 ha

The Benefits Social: - Ease the traffic congestion in Central (eg. The Harcourt Road) - develop recreational activities and facilities for public (eg. Water promenade) - more job opportunities

The Benefits Economic: - more commercial development (help to ease Budget Deficit) - Boost tourism (eg. New Star Ferry Pier) Environmental: - Improve living and working environment in Central - The design of the seawall help to protect the marine environment

Who opposed reclamation? NO Environmentalists Reclamation!!! àGreen Peace àFriends of the Harbour Public

Drawbacks Environmental: - dredging and dumping of toxic mud (of Harbour) affect marine life - damage city’s overall beauty Social: - delay urban renewal in old urban area

Alternatives Mass Transit System Better traffic demand management àERP àRestrict the loading and unloading time of the vehicles Sustainable Development

Conclusion IMPACT : negative > positive Reclamation of the Victoria Harbour should be stopped àThe government should consult the public opinions and carry out Social and Environment Impact Assessment

1. If you were the judge of the Final Appeal, what kind of standards could help you to decide whether the government should halt the reclamation or not? A. Economic B. Environmental C. Social D. Others

2. If you were the government who faced the opposition of the people to have reclamation of Victoria Harbour, what would you do in order to pacify the people? A. Ignore them B. Halt the reclamation immediately, but you have to pay the indemnities to the contractor C. Stop the reclamation temporarily until you find other alternatives D. Others

3. It is difficult to balance the economic and environmental aspects at the same time. Which one do you think is more important to Hong Kong?

4. The Society for Protection of the Harbour decided not to appeal the government’s reclamation of Victoria Harbour in April. What do you think the main reason of such decision? A. Take a long time to have another appeal B. Troublesome ∵too many legal procedures C. Meaningless ∵the government have already started the reclamation D. Others

5. Hong Kong has already carried out much reclamation in the past decades, why the people didn't oppose the projects in the past but have a strong sentiment over the Central Reclamation project? A. No means to express their dissatisfaction in the past B. Because the reclamation in the past were necessary C. Growing awareness among the people over the Victoria Harbour recently D. Others

6. If you were the chairperson of “Friends of the Harbour”, what actions would you take in order to denounce the government over the reclamation project? A. Insurrection B. Demonstration C. Appeal D. Others

7. As a Hong Kong citizen, what is your attitude towards the reclamation of Victoria Harbour? A. “None of my business” B. Join the “Friends of the Harbour” to oppose the reclamation project C. Consent to the reclamation project D. Others