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2009 East Asian Games



Date Context Summary of development Action
14.7.03 HA The Panel discussed with the Administration the proposal to bid for the right to host the Fifth EAG in 2009 in Hong Kong. [Paper]

Supplementary information provided by the Administration. [Paper]
18.7.03 FC FC accepted in principle the financial implications of Hong Kong hosting the 2009 East Asian Games. [Paper]
14.7.04 HA The Panel discussed with the Administration on the research report on "The Economic and Social Impacts of Hosting Selected International Games" prepared by the Research and Library Services Division of Legislative Council Secretariat. [Paper]
14.1.05 HA The Panel discussed with the Administration on the capital works project on Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground. [Paper]

The Administration provided a supplementary paper on the overall venue arrangements for holding the 2009 East Asian Games. [Paper]
26.1.05 PWSC PWSC endorsed the upgrading of the Tseung Kwan O Sport Ground construction project to Category A at an estimated cost of $293.1 million in money-of-the-day prices. [Paper]
25.2.05 FC FC approved the upgrading of the Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground construction project endorsed by PWSC at its meeting on 26.1.05. [Paper]
31.10.05 SUBC The Administration briefed members of the Subcommittee to Follow Up the Outstanding Leisure and Cultural Services Projects of the Former Municipal Councils of its plan to spend $300 million on the development of Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground and $700 million on the refurbishment of existing facilities for holding the competition events for the 2009 East Asian Games.
9.12.05 HA The Panel supported the Administration's funding proposal to provide financial support for the organization and implementation of the 2009 East Asian Games. [Paper]

Background brief prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat on the hosting of the Fifth Asian Games in 2009. [Paper]
13.1.06 FC FC approved the creation of a new commitment of $123 million to provide financial support for the organization and implementation of the 2009 East Asian Games. [Paper]
23.1.06 HA The Panel supported the Administration's proposal to increase the approved project estimate for the Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground from $293.1 million to $352.3 million in money-of-the-day prices. [Paper] [Paper]
15.2.06 PWSC PWSC endorsed an increase in the approved project estimate for the construction of Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground from $293.1 million to $352.3 million in money-of-the-day prices. [Paper]
24.3.06 FC FC approved an increase in the approved project estimate for the construction of Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground from $293.1 million to $352.3 million in money-of-the-day prices as endorsed by PWSC at its meeting on 15.2.06. [Paper]
8.12.06 HA The Administration consulted the Panel on funding applications for upgrading works for venues of the 2009 East Asian Games. [Paper]

Background brief on the hosting of the Fifth East Asian Games in 2009 prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat. [Paper]
12.1.07 HA The Panel held further discussion with the Administration on the upgrading works for venues for the 2009 East Asian Games. [Paper]
24.1.07 PWSC For holding the 2009 East Asian Games, PWSC endorsed the funding proposal for upgrading works for

(a)the Hong Kong Coliseum and the Queen Elizabeth Stadium [Paper]

(b)the Kowloon Park Swimming Pool [Paper]

(c)other venues [Paper]

9.2.07 FC FC approved the funding proposals for venue upgrading endorsed by PWSC at its meeting on 24.1.2007. [Paper]
7.11.08 PWSC In October 2008, the Administration consulted the Panel on Development to increase the approved projects estimates for 25 Category A projects under construction, including the Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground project, the approved project estimate of which was proposed to be revised from $352.3 million (as approved by FC in March 2006) to $392.8 million in money-of-the-day prices. The proposal was endorsed by PWSC on 7.11.08 and approved by FC on 21.11.08. [Paper]
14.1.09 CQ Dr Hon LAM Tai-fai raised an oral question on the 2009 East Asian Games. [Hansard "page 20"]
17.4.09 HA The Panel discussed with the Administration on the progress of the preparation for hosting the 2009 East Asian Games. [Paper]

Background brief on the 2009 East Asian Games prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat. [Paper]

At the request of the Panel, the Administration provided supplementary information on the Media Centre/media facilities and the 100-Day Countdown cum Torch Relay. [Paper]

The Administration's supplementary information paper on the detailed arrangements for the 100-Day Countdown cum Torch Relay of the Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games on 29 August 2009. [Paper]
3.6.09 CQ Hon Tanya CHAN raised a written question on the 2009 East Asian Games. [Hansard "page 80"]
5.10.09 HA The Panel discussed with the Administration on matters relating to the Hong Kong 2009 East Asian Games. [Paper]

Background brief on the 2009 East Asian Games prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat. [Paper]

A summary of local press reports on matters relating to the 100-day Countdown Celebrations-cum-Torch Relay Show and the protuberance on the tracks at Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground from 14 August to 20 September 2009 (Chinese version only). [Paper]


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