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Figure 37: Proposed transportation network on Lantau North

Source: Our Hong Kong Foundation.

We also suggest the government to consider restructuring the
current bus routes so that each of the three residential areas, namely Tung
Chung West, e.g. Yat Tung Estate; Tung Chung city centre, e.g. Fu Tong
Estate and Tung Chung Crescent; and Tung Chung North, e.g. Caribbean
Coast, has a direct access to the employment hubs on the airport island.
In addition, where permissible under the transport policy, the introduction
of green minibus routes providing late night or overnight services would be
valuable to the employed population on the airport island (Figure 37).

In the medium-term, OHKF suggests linking up the “Aerotropolis”,
including the airport terminals, NCD, AWE, southern cargo and services
precinct, HKBCF Island, Tung Chung New Town and its Extension, Siu Ho
Wan Depot retrofitting development zone and the proposed Logistics
Park by a mass transit railway system, for instance a Light Rail System,
alongside interchange services between the existing railway and bus
network. This would be conducive to employment within the “Aerotropolis”,
as well as better connectivity within Lantau and with other parts of Hong
Kong.

As argued in Chapter 4, over the long-term, Hong Kong needs to
establish a land reserve. OHKF recommends the government to explore
the possibility of connecting the road networks between Tung Chung and
Tai O, and reclaiming in the areas of San Shek Wan for land reserve. Apart
from improving the accessibility of Tai O, the above development can
provide sufficient land to support the development of the “Aerotropolis” and
other industries.

5.6 Suggestion 4: Setting Great Store

by Ecological Conservation

LanDAC suggests the predominant part of Lantau to be planned for
conservation, recreation, culture and eco-tourism. OHKF recommends the
preservation of existing natural habitats of high ecological values, cultural
heritages and areas yet to be conserved, allowing citizens to appreciate

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