Revised Lamma Island Quarry Development Plan Expands Tourism Facilities by 13%
SingTao · 1 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago4 MIN
Summary
The Development Bureau has announced a revised development plan for the former Lamma Island Quarry site, significantly expanding tourism and recreation facilities. The updated proposal increases residential units from 1,100 to 1,200 while boosting tourism-related floor area by 13% to 47,400 square meters. The project, situated on the north shore of Sok Kwu Wan, will feature water sports amenities, resort accommodations, and 150 to 200 yacht berths .
Key Points
- Former Lamma Island Quarry site spans approximately 25 hectares, including a 5-hectare artificial lake on the eastern portion
- Revised plan raises development density from 0.8-2.4 times to no more than 3 times, with total floor area reaching 152,300 square meters
- Proposed facilities include resort villas, hotels, kayaking, paddleboarding, sailing activities, and a multipurpose center near the planned public ferry pier
- Yacht harbor occupies about 11 hectares with berths for vessels measuring 10 to 50 meters; estimated population rises from 3,100 to 3,400 residents
- Surveyor Ng Pak-kin supports the project, citing its strategic location in traditional yacht waters and alignment with Guangdong yacht南下 policies
Why It Matters
The development represents a significant expansion of Hong Kong's waterfront tourism infrastructure, though industry figures have raised concerns about competition from existing facilities and maritime traffic congestion in the area .
The development represents a significant expansion of Hong Kong's waterfront tourism infrastructure, though industry figures have raised concerns about competition from existing facilities and maritime traffic congestion in the area .