Three private lots will be temporarily taken up by the Government from April 9 this year to January 11, 2030, to facilitate construction of the Northern Link (NOL) Main Line.

The arrangement follows today's posting by the Lands Department of “notices for the creation of rights of temporary occupation of land”, in accordance with the Railways Ordinance. The Government said it will closely liaise with the land owners and affected parties, and ensure that compensation matters are handled properly.

The Government entered into the Part 1 Project Agreement of the NOL Project with the MTR Corporation last July to begin works on high-priority segments of the NOL Main Line. The Government also tasked the MTR Corporation with the detailed planning and design of the NOL Spur Line, including the concurrent management of all relevant statutory procedures.