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                    FOR THOUGHT




           What are the economic benefits of building
           a man-made island?

     The EELM will provide the environmental capacity for Hong Kong to develop
     a number of industries. We could build top-tier tertiary institutions and develop
     our education industry, or we could build flagship hospitals to enhance our
     healthcare industry. Alternatively, we could set up an international research and
     development lab or data centre to foster our technology industry; or encourage
     young entrepreneurs via increasing commercial land supply and reducing rental
     pressure. Other options include building a new film studio to revive our
     entertainment industry, building a new exhibition venue to enhance our competitive
     edge in the “meetings, incentives, conferencing and exhibitions” industry, or
     building new sport facilities to foster development of the sports industry.





















           How could the EELM help on the issue of urban
           redevelopment?

     Hong Kong’s private housing units are
     expected to age rapidly. In 2016, there were
     only 1,100 private units aged 70 years or      By 2046
                                                private units aged
     above. By 2046, the number will surge almost   70 years or above will surge to
     300 times to 326,000 units. The EELM could
     provide a decanting site to relocate   326，000UNITS
     existing occupants in the old urban area
     before redevelopment occurs.




           Can the EELM improve Hong Kong’s traffic?
     Three new railways connecting the   China and the rest of Hong Kong
     EELM  to  Kennedy Town, Mei  Foo   through  three  major road links,
     and the future Tuen Mun South     including one connecting to Kennedy
     station have been suggested. This   Town, another to Lantau Link and a
     would form a closed-loop design in   third to Mui Wo and then to Tuen Mun
     Hong Kong’s railway network and   and  the  Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau
     help relieve traffic congestion in the   Bridge. The EELM is poised to be a key
     New Territories West.             location at the core of the “one-hour
                                       living circle” connection within the
     In terms of road traffic, the EELM
     could also be connected to Mainland   Greater Bay Area.
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