Airport master plan consultation ends

The Airport Authority can now study the report by the University of Hong Kong’s Social Sciences Research Centre before submitting recommendations on the airport’s development direction to the Government.

The recommendations will be based over 29,000 questionnaires and written feedback submissions received during the three-month public consultation for the Hong Kong International Airport Master Plan 2030.
 
During the consultation, the authority organised, co-organised and attended nearly 200 seminars, forums, meetings and briefings to engage the public and stakeholders.
 
The four master-plan exhibitions, held at the airport and three downtown locations, attracted 25,000 visitors. The Master Plan website and online videos recorded 180,000 hits.
 
The authority's Chief Executive Officer Stanley Hui said officials are aware of the environmental concerns of the airport expanding to a three-runway system.
 
“These are valid concerns. The opinions and advice from green groups and other stakeholders will be considered carefully and thoroughly,” Mr Hui said.