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The Town Planning Board today (July 16) announced amendments to the draft Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau Outline Zoning Plan (OZP).
The amendments mainly involve rezoning of the proposed property development site of South Island Line (East) to "Comprehensive Development Area" and stipulating a building height restriction for the zone. The site mainly covers the Wong Chuk Hang Estate site and its adjoining bus terminus. The rezoning will ensure proper planning control on future development.
Other amendments include deletion of the obsolete Route 4 alignment and incorporation of associated zoning amendments.
The draft Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau OZP No. S/H15/26, incorporating the amendments, is now available for public inspection during office hours at the secretariat of the Board, the Planning Enquiry Counters in North Point and Sha Tin, the Hong Kong District Planning Office and the Southern District Office.
Copies of the draft OZP are available for sale at the Map Publications Centres in North Point and Yau Ma Tei. The electronic version of the OZP can be viewed at the Board's website (www.info.gov.hk/tpb).
Any person can make written representation in respect of the amendments to the secretary of the Board on or before September 16. Representations made to the Town Planning Board will be available for public inspection.
Ends/Friday, July 16, 2010
Issued at HKT 15:15
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