Development Constraints & Opportunities
Development Constraints
- Road Traffic – there is a lack of road capacity in the area. Effective road improvement measures are required for any large-scale developments proposed at the Study Site.
- Sewerage – the existing and planned sewerage system in the area could only support a maximum population of about 30,000 at the Study Site.
- Protection of Ridgeline – in accordance with the Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines, the highest 20% of the Tai Sheung Tok ridgeline will be designated as “building free zone” so as to protect the ridgeline.
- Drainage – there are two underground water storage tanks on the platform of the Study Site. No building would be allowed these two tanks.
- Geology – there are drop-cut areas and fault zones on the platform of the Study Site. Deeper foundation works incurring higher construction cost may be required for any high-rise developments in these areas and zones.
