The Government published in the gazette today the amendments to the scheme for the Lantau and Airport Railway Phase II Hong Kong Station Extended Overrun Tunnels.

It involves the construction of underground tunnels of around 500 metres long beneath Lung Wo Road to the east of Hong Kong Station with a ventilation building and its associated works at the east of Yiu Sing Street.

The amendments, covering the General Layout Plan, the Creation of Rights of Temporary Occupation of Land Plan, and the Control of Building Plans and Commencement of Work Plan, are made mainly to reflect the latest layout and design of the railway scheme and facilities, and the infrastructure constructed in the surrounding environment since the gazettal of the original scheme in 2001.

The Government stated that the amendments to the scheme will enhance the capacity of the railway network and meet the transportation demands arising from the development of Lantau and Hong Kong as a whole, while minimising the impact on this precious piece of land at the Central Harbourfront.

The project’s construction works will commence after the authorisation of the amendments to the scheme, with the main works expected to be completed by 2032.

Members of the public may object to the amendments to the scheme from today until October 20. Additionally, any person who has a compensable interest can claim compensation under the provisions of the Railways Ordinance.