| Date
| Context
| Summary of development
| Action
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| 29.7.98
| CM
| A motion moved by Hon Christine LOH on Central Harbour Reclamation was passed. [Hansard "page 230"]
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| 15.10.98
| PLW
| The Panel discussed Wan Chai Development Phase II re. 439CL - Wan Chai reclamation phase 2 - Consultants' fees and site investigation. [Paper]
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| 19.1.99
| PLW
| The Panel discussed additional information from the Administration to address members' concern that the proposed development of Wan Chai Development Phase II might involve excessive reclamation. [Paper]
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| 24.2.99
| PWSC
| PWSC endorsed a commitment to upgrade part of 439CL, entitled "Wan Chai Development Phase II - comprehensive feasibility study and site investigation", to Category A at an estimated cost of $60 million in money-of-the-day (MOD) prices; and retain the remainder of 439CL in Category B. [Paper]
Members requested the Administration to provide supplementary information on the air quality impact assessment for the proposed roads network as well as the urban design concepts applicable to the Central Reclamation Phase III. [Follow-up paper]
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| 12.3.99
| FC
| FC approved a commitment to upgrade part of 439CL, entitled "Wan Chai development phase II - comprehensive feasibility study and site investigation", to Category A at an estimated cost of $60 million in MOD prices; and retain the remainder of 439CL in Category B. [Paper]
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| 24.2.00
| PLW
| The Panel discussed the findings of the Trunk Road options evaluation and the waterfront development proposals for Wan Chai Development Phase II and the shortlisted Trunk Road options and their associated conceptual land use proposals and the recommendations. [Paper]
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| 7.12.01
| PLW
| The Panel discussed Wan Chai Development Phase II re. the key proposals of the Wan Chai Development Phase II project and commencement of the detailed design and the associated site investigation work. [Paper]
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| 19.12.01
| PWSC
| PWSC endorsed a commitment to upgrade part of 677CL, entitled "Wan Chai Development Phase II, engineering works: consultants' fees and site investigation", to Category A at an estimated cost of $111.1 million in MOD prices; and retain the remainder of 677CL in Category B. [Paper]
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| 11.1.02
| FC
| FC approved a commitment to upgrade part of 677CL, entitled "Wan Chai Development Phase II, engineering works: consultants' fees and site investigation", to Category A at an estimated cost of $111.1 million in MOD prices; and retain the remainder of 677CL in Category B. [Paper]
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| 1.3.02
| PLW
| The Panel discussed Central Reclamation Phase III (CRIII) 343CL - engineering works re the proposal to implement CRIII to provide land for the construction of the Central-Wan Chai Bypass and other infrastructural facilities. [Paper]
The Panel circulated to members an Administration's paper providing additional information on CRIII 343CL - re confirmation that reclamation complies with the Protection of the Harbour Ordinance, construction and maintenance cost for the proposed wave-absorbing seawall, disposal and treatment of contaminated mud, encouraging the use of environmental friendly water-cooled air-conditioning systems by the private sector; and design of the waterfront promenade at CRIII. [Paper]
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| 8.5.02
| PLW
| The Panel discussed Wan Chai Development Phase II re. publication of the new draft Wan Chai North Outline Zoning Plan No. S/H25/1 on 19.4.02. [Paper]
The Panel circulated to members an Administration's paper providing additional information on the legal advice the Administration had obtained on whether proposals in the new draft Wan Chai North Outline Zoning Plan, in particular the proposed Harbour Park, contravened the provisions in the Protection of the Harbour Ordinance. [Paper]
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| 13.10.03
| PLW,EA
| The Panels discussed Central Reclamation Phase III re. judgment concerning an application from the Society for Protection of the Harbour Limited for interim injunction in respect of Central Reclamation Phase III. [Judgment] [Judgment on Wan Chai Reclamation]
The Panels also discussed the background, latest development, and the Government's position regarding the Central Reclamation Phase III. [Paper]
The Panels circulated to members an Administration's paper re transcripts of the hearing on application for interim injunction over Central Reclamation Phase III works, affirmations submitted by the Government to the Court for the above case, timetable specified in the relevant works contract for dredging and filling up works, latest traffic forecasts in Central, cost-effectiveness of Central-Wan Chai Bypass and Road P2 network, and feasibility of using fresh water for water-cooled air-conditioning system. [Paper]
Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Paper]
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| 31.10.03
| PLW,EA
| The Panels discussed Central Reclamation Phase III and Wan Chai Development Phase II re. "Examination of the implications of the Sub Judice Rule for meeting with deputations on Central Reclamation Phase III or Wanchai Development Phase II" prepared by the Legal Service Division. [Paper]
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| 27.11.03
| PLW,EA
| The Panels met with deputations and received views on the Central Reclamation Phase III.
The Panels discussed the traffic and transport justifications for the Central - Wan Chai Bypass and the at-grade roads within the Central Reclamation Phase III. [Paper]
The Panels discussed the background and latest development regarding Wan Chai Development Phase II. [Paper]
The Panel circulated to members an Administration's letter providing a response in light of the Court of Final Appeal judgment on Wan Chai North Outline Zoning Plan. [Paper]
Judgment delivered by the Court of Final Appeal on 9 January 2004 on the Wan Chai North Reclamation Scheme. [Judgment] [Summary of Judgment]
High Court's judgment on Central Reclamation Phase III. [Paper]
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| 8.12.03
| PLW,EA
| The Panels discussed Central Reclamation Phase III re. the Administration's response to views expressed by the deputations at the public hearing on 27.11.03. [Paper] and traffic and transport justifications for the Central-Wanchai Bypass. [Paper]
The Panels circulated the following papers after the meeting to members:
Letter dated 30.12 2003 to the Administration seeking clarification on the reversibility of works in Central Reclamation Phase III and the latter's reply on 6.4.04. [Follow-up Paper]
Administration's response to members' request for the provision of the initial consultancy report prepared by Atkins China Limited. [Follow-up Paper] [Follow-up Paper]
Administration's reply to the Society for the Protection of the Harbour Limited regarding Central Reclamation Phase III - Contractors' Claim. [Follow-up Paper]
Administration's reply to Hon Audrey EU regarding her queries at the Council meeting on 2.6.04 whether the Government had prior to 10 February 2003 (the date when the main contract of Central Reclamation Phase III was awarded), received notification from any organization of the lodging of any judicial review on Central Reclamation Phase III. [Follow-up Paper]
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| 18.2.04
| CQ
| Hon Miriam LAU raised a question on Impact of Court of Final Appeal's Judgement on Wan Chai North Reclamation Scheme. [Hansard, "page 49"]
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| 23.5.06
| PLW
| The Panel met with the Administration and discussed the issue on "Wan Chai Development Phase II Review - Harbour-front Enhancement Review - Wan Chai, Causeway Bay and Adjoining Areas: Outcome of Public Engagement at the Envisioning Stage".
Members noted the information paper provided by the Administration. [Paper]
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| 9.6.06
| PLW
| The Panel further discussed the issue on "Wan Chai Development Phase II Review - Harbour-front Enhancement Review - Wan Chai, Causeway Bay and Adjoining Areas: Outcome of Public Engagement at the Envisioning Stage" with the Administration.
Members noted the information paper provided by the Administration. [Paper]
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| 26.6.06
| PLW
| The Panel met with deputations and the Administration to receive views on "Wan Chai Development Phase II Review - Harbour-front Enhancement Review - Wan Chai, Causeway Bay and Adjoining Areas: Outcome of Public Engagement at the Envisioning Stage". [Minutes]
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| 28.11.06
| PLW
| The Panel was briefed on Wan Chai Development Phase II -- Concept Plan.
Members noted the information paper provided by the Administration. [Paper]
The Panel circulated to members a background brief on "Wan Chai Development Phase II Review" prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat. [Paper]
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| 16.5.07
| CQ
| Hon Martin LEE raised a question on the comprehensive planning and engineering review on the Wan Chai Development Phase II. [Hansard, "page 71]
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| 29.5.07
| PLW
| The Panel was briefed on the recommended Outline Development Plan and proposed amendments to relevant Outline Zoning Plans for the Wan Chai Development Phase II Review.
Members noted the Administration's information paper and its presentation at the meeting. [Paper][Paper]
Development to date presented in the background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Background brief]
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| 25.11.08
| DEV
| The Administration briefed the Panel on issues of temporary reclamation related to Central-Wan Chai Bypass and Wan Chai Development Phase II. [Paper]
Development to date presented in the background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Background brief]
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| 26.5.09
| DEV
| The Administration briefed the Panel on issues relating to Central-Wan Chai Bypass, Wan Chai Development Phase 2 and related works. [Paper][Paper][Paper]
Development to date presented in the background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Background brief][Background brief]
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