Secretary for Housing, Planning & Lands Michael Suen has pledged to work with the Society for Protection of the Harbour and other parties to help settle reclamation disputes.

Speaking at the annual dinner of the HK Institution of Engineers and the Institution of Structural Engineers tonight, Mr Suen said apart from the Central-Wanchai and southeast Kowloon projects, there will be no more reclamation of the harbour.

The Legislative Council will hold a public hearing on November 27 to hear views on the Central reclamation.

"We sincerely hope that a public consensus can be reached early and peacefully on how to strike a balance between our transportation needs and our aspirations to protect and preserve the harbour," Mr Suen said.

"To further allay the concerns of the public, we will ensure that our policy is reflected in the town plans that have a bearing on the harbour to ensure that there will be no more encroachment on harbour areas. Our planning objective is to ensure that Victoria Harbour will be protected and enhanced for people to enjoy."