Three Hung Shui Kiu campus sites opened for bids
Thestandard · 1 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago2 MIN
Summary
The government has launched applications for three campus sites in the Hung Shui Kiu University Town area, inviting eligible higher education institutions to propose permanent campuses, relocated facilities or student hostels. The three sites cover 26.2 hectares in total, and the authorities expect to announce successful applicants in early 2027.
Key Points
- Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki said applications for the three Hung Shui Kiu sites will close on December 31, with results expected in early 2027.
- Chan said he will lead a dedicated vetting group, while briefing sessions for interested institutions are scheduled for next week.
- Institutions may bid for one or more sites to build permanent campuses, relocate existing premises, or develop student dormitories.
- The government has set aside HK$10 billion in loans for development costs, though Education Secretary Christine Choi Yuk-lin said taking the loans is voluntary.
- The campus area includes Area 1 of 16.5 hectares, Area 2 of 5.3 hectares, and Area 3 of 4.4 hectares near a logistics cluster.
Why It Matters
The rollout gives universities a first concrete route into the Hung Shui Kiu University Town project and begins testing how much private institutional financing can support expansion alongside public loans.
For Hong Kong, the next stage will show which institutions are prepared to anchor the Northern Metropolis plan as a hub for applied tertiary education, smart manufacturing and international talent development.