Part II : SEA Mechanisms in Hong Kong

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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
	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