West Kowloon Cultural District



Date Context Summary of development Action
23.9.98 PWSC PWSC endorsed a commitment to upgrade part of 332CL, entitled "West Kowloon Reclamation - southern area, phase 4 and remaining roadworks, stage 2" to Category A at an estimated cost of $914 million in money-of-the-day (MOD) prices to construct complementary roads and drainage networks to serve the developments in the West Kowloon Reclamation. [Paper]
7.10.98 PA The Chief Executive announced that the Administration was planning for a new, state-of-the-art performance venue on the West Kowloon Reclamation in his Policy Address. [Policy address "Paragraph 46"]
16.10.98 FC FC approved a commitment to upgrade part of 332CL, entitled "West Kowloon Reclamation - southern area, phase 4 and remaining roadworks, stage 2" to Category A at an estimated cost of $914 million in MOD prices to construct complementary roads and drainage networks to serve the developments in the West Kowloon Reclamation. [Paper]
18.11.99 PLW The Panel discussed the replanning of West Kowloon Reclamation.
1.12.99 FC FC circulated to members an Administration's note on its decision to fundamentally review the land uses of the southern portion of West Kowloon Reclamation (WKR) for the development of a world-class integrated arts, cultural and entertainment district; and to facilitate this by deleting the remaining works in the existing road and infrastructure works contract on WKR. [Note]
13.12.99 HA The Panel discussed the then current position with regard to the planning of a performance venue on the West Kowloon Reclamation. [Paper]
9.3.00 PLW The Panel discussed the progress of the Open Competition for West Kowloon Reclamation. [Paper]
8.5.02 PLW The Panel circulated to members the Administration's paper on the outcome of the West Kowloon Reclamation Concept Plan Competition. [Paper]
4.7.03 PLW The Panel discussed the progress report on the work of the Steering Committee for Development of the West Kowloon Cultural District and the proposal to invite private sector to submit project proposals. [Paper]
12.11.03 CQ Hon James TIEN raised a question on West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD) Development Project. [Hansard "Page 6"]
18.11.03 PLW,HA The Panels met with deputations to receive views on WKCD.

The Panels discussed further information provided by the Administration on issues highlighted in the public response to the launch of the Invitation For Proposals for Development of the WKCD. [Paper]

Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat [Paper]
19.11.03 CQ Hon Albert HO raised a question on amendments to Draft South West Kowloon Outline Zoning Plan [Hansard "Page 42"]
25.11.03 PLW,HA The Panels continued to meet deputations to receive views on WKCD. [Summary of views]
26.11.03 CM A motion moved by Hon WONG Sing-chi as amended by Hon MA Fung-kwok on the WKCD Project was passed. [Hansard "Page 156"]
2.1.04 PRESS Town Planning Board issued a press release indicating the confirmation from the Administration to involve the Board in various stages of the planning processes of the WKCD. [Press release]
3.3.04 CQ Hon MA Fung-kwok raised a question on the recommendations of the Culture and Heritage Commission and the development plan of the WKCD. [Hansard "page 51"]
27.4.04 PLW The Panel discussed the progress of the Development of WKCD since the Motion Debate on 26 November 2003, and the planned arrangements for enhanced involvement of the public in the Invitation For Proposals exercise. [Paper]

The Panel also discussed the report by Legal Services Division on whether the Government had circumvented the normal procedure of seeking approval for expenditure in public works, and whether the Government had breached its usual accounting practice. [Paper]

A motion was moved and passed opposing the land and financial arrangements proposed by the Administration for the WKCD. [Minutes "Page 14"]
28.4.04 PRESS The Administration clarified that there was no change to single package approach and canopy requirement in WKCD. [Press release]
12.5.04 CQ Hon LAU Ping-cheung raised a question on the professional jobs created by the WKCD development project [Hansard "Page 56"]
19.5.04 CQ Hon WONG Sing-chi raised a question on the WKCD development project. [Hansard "Page 40"]
2.6.04 PRESS The Administration gave a statement in response to press enquiries on the safety aspect of the WKCD project [Press release]
23.6.04 CQ Hon Abraham SHEK raised a question on proposals on development of WKCD. [Hansard "Page 69"]
14.7.04 PLW The Panel discussed the outcome of the Invitation for Proposals for development of WKCD. [Paper]

Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat [Paper]

The Panel circulated to members an Administration's paper providing information on the arrangements for assessment of the proposals received for the development of WKCD, the public consultation to be conducted and the tentative time table for the whole process. [Follow-up paper]
10.04 PLW The Panel circulated to members the Administration's paper reporting on the progress made in relation to the development of WKCD. [Paper]
10.11.04 PRESS The Government announced the result of the first stage of assessment for the WKCD development project. The public consultation exercise on the screened-in proposals will be launched in mid-December 2004. Views collected from the community will be fully taken into account in the Government's negotiations with the proponents and selection of the preferred proposal. [Press release]
24.11.04 CQ Hon James TO raised a question on the WKCD project [Hansard, "page 40"]
30.11.04 PLW The Panel discussed the progress of the development of the WKCD project since the last update provided in October 2004 and was informed of the detailed arrangements for the public consultation on the screened-in Proposals. [Paper]

Opening statement delivered by the Chief Secretary for Administration (CS) at the special meeting on 30 November 2004. [Paper]

Hon LEE Wing-tat raised questions on "Development of WKCD" [Paper]

Administration's response to questions raised by Hon LEE Wing-tat. [Paper]

Three motions were moved and passed. [Motions]

Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Paper]

Information note on "Public Private Partnership Cases involving Land Development in the United Kingdom and the United States" prepared by Research & Library Services Division [Paper]
15.12.04 CQ Hon LEE Wing-tat raised a question on the mandatory provision of a canopy for WKCD. [Hansard, "page 26"]
16.12.04 PLW The Panel discussed LegCo Brief on "Development of the West Kowloon Cultural District: Screening Result of Proposals". [Paper]

The Panel was briefed on the three screened-in proposals by the proponents and received public views on the subject.

Information note on "Financial Study on the West Kowloon Cultural District" prepared by Research & Library Services Division [Paper]
5.1.05 CM A motion moved by Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kit as amended by Hon James TO on the Development of WKCD was passed. [Hansard, "page 228"]
26.1.05 CQ Hon LEE Wing-tat raised a question on the mandatory provision of a canopy for WKCD. [Hansard, "page 143"]
4.2.05 SUBC The Subcommittee circulated to members an updated background brief on WKCD Development [Paper]
18.2.05 HC HC circulated to Members the updated background brief on WKCD Development [Paper]

HC circulated to Members a paper provided by the Administration on "The development of the West Kowloon Cultural District" [Paper]

HC circulated to Members a letter dated 17 January 2005 from the CS on "West Kowloon Cultural District" [Paper]

HC circulated to Members a letter dated 6 December 2004 from the CS on "West Kowloon Cultural District Development" [Paper]

HC circulated to Members a letter dated 10 January 2005 from the CS to the Chairman of the House Committee on "West Kowloon Cultural District" [Paper]

HC circulated to Members a letter dated 13 December 2004 from the Chairman of the House Committee to CS on "West Kowloon Cultural District project". [Paper]


21.2.05 SUBC The Subcommittee discussed the land use and planning issues in relation to the development of WKCD [Paper]
16.3.05 SUBC The Subcommittee discussed the information paper on "West Kowloon Cultural District and Public Private Partnerships" [Paper]

The Subcommittee discussed the information note on "Management, operation and financing of a cultural district" [Paper]
23.3.05 SUBC The Subcommittee discussed the information paper dated 21 March 2005 on "West Kowloon Cultural District and Public Private Partnerships" [Paper]
6.4.05 CQ Hon CHEUNG Hok-ming raised a question on the impact of doubling up the duties of the Chief Executive by CS on the WKCD Project [Hansard, "page 86"]
8.4.05 SUBC The Subcommittee discussed the information paper on "Shortfall and long-term needs in the development of arts and culture in Hong Kong" [Paper]

The Subcommittee noted the information note on "Museums in Hong Kong" provided by the Administration for the Panel on Planning, Lands and Works [Paper]

The Subcommittee circulated to members the information paper on "Proposal Selection Process" [Follow-up paper]
22.4.05 SUBC The Subcommittee discussed the information paper on "West Kowloon Reclamation Concept Plan Competition" [Paper]

The Subcommittee discussed the information paper on "Concept Plan Competition for the Development of an Integrated Arts, Cultural and Entertainment District at the West Kowloon Reclamation, Hong Kong - Report of the Jury" [Paper]

The Subcommittee discussed the information paper on "West Kowloon Reclamation Concept Plan Competition - Report of the Technical Panel" dated January 2002 [Paper]

The Subcommittee discussed the information paper on "Shortfall and long-term needs in the development of arts and culture in Hong Kong" [Paper]

The Subcommittee noted the information paper on "Operation of museums in Hong Kong" [Paper]

The Subcommittee noted the information paper on "Need for Venue of Cultural and Performing Groups" [Paper]

The Subcommittee noted the Administration's response to the submission made by People's Panel on West Kowloon [Paper]

The Subcommittee noted the information paper on "Culture and Heritage Commission (CHC) Policy Recommendation Report - Government response and the latest development" [Paper]

The Subcommittee noted the information paper on "Research on museums development by the CHC Working Group on Museums" including discussion papers for four of the eight meetings held from January 2001 to August 2002 [Paper]

The Subcommittee noted the information paper on time taken to plan and construct museums in Hong Kong [Paper]

The Subcommittee noted the information paper on "Reference materials on the preferred themes of the museums in the West Kowloon Cultural District" [Paper]

The Subcommittee noted the information paper on "Calculation method of performance venues' usage rates" [Paper]

The Subcommittee noted the information paper on "Data on world-class museum facilities" [Paper]

The Subcommittee noted the information paper on consideration of cultural vision and software implementation capabilities of the proponents in the assessment of the screened-in proposals [Paper]

The Subcommittee passed a motion requesting the Administration to provide information on the report of the Technical Panel, technical and financial feasibility studies on the Canopy of the Foster and Partners design [Minutes]
6.5.05 SUBC The Subcommittee discussed the information paper on the usage rate of performance venues and the patronage rate of cultural events [Paper]

The Subcommittee discussed the information paper on "Arts and cultural policy in Hong Kong" [Paper]

The Subcommittee noted the Administration's response to the motion passed by the Subcommittee on 22 April 2005 [Paper]

The Subcommittee circulated to members the information paper on "fire safety of the canopy" [Follow-up paper]

The Subcommittee circulated to members the information paper on "patronage rate of admission-charged events at performance venues managed by Leisure and Cultural services Department [Follow-up paper]
7.2005 SUBC The Subcommittee submitted its Report on Phase I Study to the House Committee on 8 July 2005 [Report]
13.9.05 SUBC The Subcommittee met with deputations to receive views on WKCD. [Minutes]
28.9.05 SUBC The Subcommittee continued to meet deputations to receive views on West Kowloon Cultural District. [Minutes]

The Subcommittee circulated to members the preliminary report on overseas duty visit to Bilbao in Spain [Report]
7.10.05 HC CS attended the special meeting to announce the way forward for WKCD and discuss with Members various issues relating to the development of WKCD. [Verbatim record of the proceedings]
21.10.05 TPB The Administration briefed the TPB on the way forward for the WKCD project.
29.10.05 SUBC The Subcommittee noted the Administration's responses to matters for clarifications in its way forward [Paper]

The Subcommittee noted the Administration's responses to additional questions raised by the Subcommittee. [Paper]

The Subcommittee passed a motion expressing deep disappointment and regret at the failure of the Administration to take into full account and positively respond to the views and recommendations of the Subcommittee in its Report on Phase I Study and demanding the Government to reconsider its views and recommendations. [Minutes]

The Subcommittee circulated to members the Administration's response to the motion passed by the Subcommittee at the meeting. [Follow-up paper]

The Subcommittee circulated to members the Administration's response to the written submissions of Dr MA Ngok and Dr Robert CHUNG. [Follow-up paper]

The Subcommittee circulated to members the Administration's response to the Subcommittee's further questions concerning WKCD. [Follow-up paper]
1.2006 SUBC The Subcommittee submitted its Report on Phase II Study to the House Committee on 6 January 2006. [Report]
13.1.06 HC The House Committee discussed the Report on Phase II Study of the Subcommittee on West Kowloon Cultural District Development. [Minutes]
3.2.06 SUBC The Subcommittee discussed its way forward.

The Subcommittee noted the press release issued by the Administration in response to the Subcommittee's Report on Phase II Study. [Paper]

The Subcommittee circulated to members a paper on "Attendance of Public Officers at meetings of the committees of the Legislative Council". [Paper]

The Subcommittee noted the Administration's response to the Subcommittee's invitation to attend its meeting on 3 February 2006. [Paper]

The Subcommittee circulated to members the Chairman's letter dated 4 February 2006 to CS conveying views of Subcommittee members on the Administration's refusal to attend the meeting on 3 February 2006. [Follow-up paper]
8.2.06 CM Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kit moved a motion to endorse the Phase I and Phase II Reports of the Subcommittee on West Kowloon Cultural District Development. [Hansard, "page 157"]
10.2.06 SUBC The Subcommittee continued discussion on its way forward.

The Subcommittee noted the reply from CS to the Chairman's letter dated 4 February 2006. [Paper]

The Subcommittee circulated to members the press release of the Administration on the speech made by the Secretary for Housing, Planning and Lands at the motion debate on the Reports of the Subcommittee on West Kowloon Cultural District Development at the Council meeting on 8 February 2006. [Paper]

The Chairman of the Subcommittee sent a letter to the Chief Executive expressing Subcommittee members' grave concern on the absence of CS from the important meetings of LegCo and its Subcommittee to address the issues raised on the WKCD project. [Follow-up paper]

The Chairman of the Subcommittee sent a letter to CS conveying the demand of Subcommittee members that the executive authorities must not make any irreversible decision or take any decision that would in effect create a fait accompli before the Administration has responded in specific terms to the findings and recommendations of the Subcommittee and has had thorough exchanges with LegCo on the way forward for WKCD. [Follow-up paper]

The Chairman of the Subcommittee wrote a letter to Members of the Executive Council (ExCo) expressing the intention of the Subcommittee members to hold a meeting with ExCo to discuss any points contained in the Subcommittee's Reports or any comments ExCo Members might have on the findings and recommendations before ExCo took a position on the way forward for WKCD. [Follow-up paper]
21.2.06 SUBC CS attended the meeting to announce the way forward for the WKCD project that the Government would not pursue WKCD under the IFP process and would set up a Consultative Committee comprising three advisory groups on performing venues, museums and the financial implications of the core arts and cultural facilities.

The Subcommittee circulated to members a list of issues which required response from the Administration for addressing the concerns and questions raised at the meetings on 3 and 10 February 2006. [Paper]

The Subcommittee noted the statement made by CS at the meeting. [Paper]
6.4.06 SUBC The Subcommittee discussed with the Administration on the way forward for the WKCD project.

The Subcommittee circulated to members a list of questions raised by members on the statement made by the Chief Secretary for Administration at the meeting on 21 February 2006 and the Administration's response. [Paper] [Paper]

The Subcommittee noted the press release of the Administration on the appointment of members of the Consultative Committee and its Advisory Groups on the core arts and cultural facilities for WKCD. [Paper]

The Subcommittee noted the speech made by the Secretary for Home Affairs at the meeting. [Paper]
23.6.06 SUBC The Subcommittee was briefed on the work of the Consultative Committee and its Advisory Groups on the core arts and cultural facilities and discussed the way forward for the work of the Subcommittee.

The Subcommittee circulated to members a paper entitled "Views received from non-government organizations and individuals on the way forward for the West Kowloon Cultural District development" prepared by LegCo Secretariat. [Paper]

The Subcommittee noted the Administration's response to the recommendations of the Subcommittee's Phase I and Phase II Study Reports. [Paper]
4.10.06 SUBC The Subcommittee discussed with the Administration the work progress of the Consultative Committee and its Advisory Groups. [Paper]

The Subcommittee met with deputations to receive views on an integrated and co-ordinated approach in planning WKCD. [Minutes]
6.1.07 SUBC The Subcommittee was briefed on the progress of the work on the WKCD project, in particular the report of the Museums Advisory Group. [Paper]

The Subcommittee circulated to members a paper entitled "Recommendations of the Phase I and Phase II Study Reports, the Administration's Response in June 2006, relevant comments/recommendations of the Consultative Committee and Advisory Groups and other observations of the Legislative Council Secretariat" prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat. [Paper]

The Subcommittee met with deputations to receive views on the work done so far on the WKCD project, in particular the reports of the Performing Arts and Tourism Advisory Group and the Museums Advisory Group. [Minutes]
18.6.07 SUBC The Subcommittee was briefed on the progress of the work on the WKCD project, in particular the work of the Financial Matters Advisory Group. [Paper]
12.9.07 SUBC The Subcommittee met with the Administration to discuss the recommendation report of the Consultative Committee on the Core Arts and Cultural Facilities of WKCD. [Paper]
3.10.07 SUBC The Subcommittee continued to discuss with the Administration the recommendation report of the Consultative Committee on the Core Arts and Cultural Facilities of WKCD.

After the meeting, the Subcommittee circulated a paper entitled "Comparison between the recommendations in the Phase I and Phase II Study Reports of the Subcommittee and the recommendations of the Consultative Committee" prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat. [Follow-up paper]

The Subcommittee circulated to members a list of questions raised and information requested by members at and subsequent to the meeting on 3 October 2007 for the Administration's written response. [Follow-up paper]
9.10.07 SUBC The Subcommittee met with deputations to receive views on the recommendation report of the Consultative Committee on the Core Arts and Cultural Facilities of WKCD. [Minutes]
23.10.07 SUBC The Subcommittee met with deputations to receive views on the recommendation report of the Consultative Committee on the Core Arts and Cultural Facilities of WKCD. [Minutes]

The Administration provided a response to the questions raised and information requested by the Subcommittee members at and subsequent to the meetings on 3 and 9 October 2007 and questions raised in the letter dated 2 October 2007 from Hon LEE Wing-tat. [Follow-up paper][Follow-up paper]
29.11.07 SUBC The Subcommittee met with the Administration to discuss --

(i)the major contents and proposals in relation to the Bill on the establishment of the WKCD Authority and; [Paper] and

(ii)the town planning work and financing approach for the WKCD project. [Paper]

The Subcommittee circulated to members a summary of views of various organizations and individuals expressed at the meetings on 9 and 23 October 2007 prepared by the LegCo Secretariat. [Paper]

The Administration provided papers on the following subjects in response to the concerns raised by members at the meeting --

(i)information paper on the public engagement exercise; [Follow-up paper]

(ii)breakdown of total capital cost for Phase 1 facilities of the WKCD project; [Follow-up paper] and

(iii)systems and mechanisms to handle interface and coordination of the works projects for the arts and cultural facilities, retail/dining/entertaining facilities and infrastructural facilities which would be constructed during Phase 1 of the WKCD project. [Follow-up paper]

15.12.07 SUBC The Subcommittee met with the Administration to discuss the key aspects of the proposed legislation for establishing a statutory body to take forward the WKCD project. [Paper]

The Subcommittee circulated to members the following papers prepared by the LegCo Secretariat --

(i)Summary of the discussion at the meeting on 29 November 2007 on the key aspects of the proposed legislation for establishing a statutory body to take forward the WKCD project; [Paper]

(ii)Information note on legal provisions governing some key aspects of selected statutory bodies in Hong Kong; [Paper] and

(iii)Information note on legal provisions governing some key aspects of statutory bodies of cultural development projects in selected overseas places. [Paper]

4.1.08 SUBC The Subcommittee met with deputations to receive views on the key aspects of the proposed legislation for establishing a statutory body to take forward the WKCD project. [Minutes]
24.1.08 SUBC The Subcommittee met with the Administration to discuss proposals in relation to the establishment of a statutory body to take forward the WKCD project.

The Administration provided papers on the following subjects -

(i)Statutory planning process for WKCD Development"; [Paper]

(ii)Key aspects of the proposed legislation for establishing a statutory body; [Paper] and

(iii)Assessment of the financial implications of the WKCD project. [Paper]

4.2.08 SUBC The Administration briefed members on the WKCD Authority Bill. [Legislative Council Brief]

The Administration provided an information paper on major findings of the Public Engagement Exercise and follow-up work for the WKCD project. [Paper]
14.2.08 SUBC The Subcommittee continued discussion with the Administration on the WKCD Authority Bill.

The Administration provided an information paper entitled "Response to questions raised by members of the Subcommittee on West Kowloon Cultural District Development". [Paper]
22.2.08 HC Members decided to form a bills committee to study the WKCD Authority Bill. [Minutes]
11.3.08 SUBC The Subcommittee decided to appoint Versitech Limited as the Specialist Adviser to assist the Subcommittee in examining the financial aspects of the WKCD project. [Minutes]
25.4.08 SUBC The Subcommittee discussed with the Administration the updated position of and work plans for the town planning for WKCD. [Paper]

Before the meeting, the Subcommittee circulated to members a summary of views of deputations on town planning issues expressed to the Subcommittee after the publication of the Recommendation Report of the Consultative Committee. [Paper]
8.5.08 SUBC The Subcommittee continued discussion with the Administration on the town planning work for WKCD.
24.5.08 SUBC The Administration and members of the Museums Advisory Group briefed the Subcommittee on Museum Plus (M+) in WKCD. [Paper]

The Specialist Adviser to the Subcommittee presented the Final Report on the Study on the Financial Aspects of the WKCD project. [Report]
26.5.08 SUBC The Subcommittee discussed with the Administration the proposal on a one-off upfront endowment for implementing the WKCD project. [Paper]
28.5.08 ESC ESC endorsed the creation of three supernumerary posts of one Administrative Officer Staff Grade B (D3), one Administrative Officer Staff Grade C (D2) and one Chief Treasury Accountant (D1) in Home Affairs Bureau of Government Secretariat for a period of two years with effect from 1 July 2008 to co-ordinate efforts to implement the West Kowloon Cultural District project. [Paper]
30.5.08 SUBC The Subcommittee discussed with the Administration the financial assessment of the WKCD project. [Paper]

The Specialist Adviser to the Subcommittee provided its recommendations (Part I) on the financial aspects of the WKCD project. [Paper]
5.6.08 SUBC The Subcommittee continued discussion with the Administration on the financial assessment of the WKCD project.

The Specialist Adviser to the Subcommittee provided its recommendations (Part II) on the financial aspects of the WKCD project. [Paper]
13.6.08 FC FC approved the commitment endorsed by ESC on 28 May 2008. [Paper]
18.6.08 PWSC PWSC endorsed a commitment to a one-off upfront endowment of $21.6 billion (in 2008 Net Present Value which is equivalent to $21.6 billion in money-of-the-day prices) be given to the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority upon its establishment in 2008 to implement the WKCD project. [Paper]
20.6.08 SUBC The Subcommittee submitted its Report on Phase III Study to the House Committee on 20 June 2008. [Report]
20.6.08 BC The Bills Committee submitted its report to the House Committee on 20 June 2008. [Report]
25.6.08 CM Hon Alan LEONG Kah-kit moved a motion for debate at the Council the Phase III Study Report of SC on WKCDD. [Hansard, "page 7"]
4.7.08 FC FC approved the commitment endorsed by PWSC on 18 June 2008. [Paper]


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