Originally Posted By HongKongDisneyLand "In 2009, Hong Kong’s gross domestic product is expected to contract by 2-3 percent compared to 2008, hit hard by declining exports on the Chinese mainland as worldwide consumer spending shrinks. But substantial investments in infrastructure and tourism projects will help pave the way for future prosperity, Mr. Tong said." Source : <a href="http://globalatlanta.com/article/17176/" target="_blank">http://globalatlanta.com/article/17176/</a> I believe they will strike a deal pretty soon.
Originally Posted By HongKongDisneyLand "HKIA to build third runway despite turmoil The Hong Kong government is determined to press ahead with expansion of the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA), including a third terminal and third runway, in the next five years, despite a continuous decline in air traffic since the start of the financial meltdown, according to the media report. The third terminal and runway were among projects to be finalised in the next five to six years. " Source : <a href="http://www.avbuyer.com.cn/e/2008/30858.html" target="_blank">http://www.avbuyer.com.cn/e/20...858.html</a>
Originally Posted By HongKongDisneyLand If you look at recent announced or proposed infrastructure projects, such as HK-Zhuhai-Macau MegaBridge, HK-Shenzhen Airport Rail Link, Tuen Mun-Chek Lap Kok Link, these are transportation facilities linking Lantau island by feeding passengers or tourists from both directions(West and North of Lantau Island) in addition to the Current North Lantau Highyway(and MTR Lantau line) which feeds passengers from the East.
Originally Posted By HongKongDisneyLand Since there is no Monorail in HKDL, here is another news from Hong Kong. Hong Kong Government plans to build a New MonoRail in Old Kai Tak Airport Site linking the new cruise terminal, proposed Sports City, and various tourist attractions at South East Kowloon. The Monorail is only in initial planning stage.
Originally Posted By HongKongDisneyLand Herzog & De Meuron(Birds Nest at Beijing Olympics) is going to change their Architectural Design for Hong Kong Central Police Station conservation & revitalization project after facing opposition last year. Construction for the HK$1.8 Billion project by the famous Herzog & De Meuron will start in middle of 2010.
Originally Posted By HongKongDisneyLand Since many people think of Hong Kong as a concrete jungle, Hong Kong Government decided to make Hong Kong Greener! 2.7 million trees, shrubs etc will be planted in Hong Kong between September 2009 and July 2011.
Originally Posted By Mr X Interesting stuff HKDL...thanks. (I certainly didn't feel like Hong Kong was a concrete jungle myself...it's certainly much prettier than some other Asian cities I've seen lol)
