Part II : SEA Mechanisms in Hong Kong
Statutory Requirements

To formalize the administrative EIA system, the EIA Ordinance was enacted in 1997 and became operational since April 1998. The Ordinance requires a list of Designated Projects, including major urban development and redevelopment projects, to conduct mandatory documentation and public consultation. These major development and redevelopment projects are listed under Schedule 3 of the EIA Ordinance and they are regarded as SEA in many developed countries. Details of the EIA Ordinance is posted on EPD’s website http://www.epd.gov.hk/eia.

 

Schedule 3 of the EIA Ordinance

Major Designated Projects Requiring
Environmental Impact Assessment Reports

 
 
  1. An urban development or redevelopment project covering an area of more than 50 ha.
 

 

Examples of SEA Reports for Development Plans under the EIA Ordinance Since 1998





Project


Date of Approval

 


Pak Shek Kok Development


Aug 1998
 
Tsuen Wan Bay Further Reclamation - Area 35


Nov 1998
 
Planning & Engineering Feasibility Study for Development of Anderson Road


Mar 1999
 
Planning & Engineering Feasibility Study for Development near Choi Wan Road and Jordan Valley


Apr 1999
 
Planning & Development Study of Potential Housing Site in Area 54 Tuen Mun


Sep 1999
 
Northshore Lantau Development Feasibility Study


Apr 2000
 
Central Reclamation Phase III - Studies, Site Investigation, Design and Construction

Aug 2001
 
Wanchai Development Phase II

Aug 2001
 
Comprehensive Feasibility Study for the Revised Scheme of the South East Kowloon Development


Sep 2001
 
Yau Tong Bay Development Engineering Feasibility Study for the Comprehensive at Yau Tong Bay


Apr 2002
 
Feasibility Study for Housing Development at Whitehead & Lee On in Ma On Shan, Shatin


Dec 2002
 
Further Development of Tseung Kwan O Feasibility Study


Dec 2005
 
Proposed Comprehensive Development at Wo Shang Wai, Yuen Long


Jul 2008
 
Wan Chai Development Phase II and Central-Wan Chai Bypass

Dec 2008
 
Kai Tak Development


Mar 2009