| Date | Context | Summary of development | Action
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| 10.12.97
| PWSC
| PWSC endorsed a commitment to upgrade part of 6GB to Category A at an estimated cost of $104.1 million in money-of-the-day (MOD) prices for the employment of consultants to carry out site investigation, schematic proposal, detailed design, contract documentation, environmental impact assessment and drainage impact assessment for the proposed expansion of kiosks and other facilities at Lok Ma Chau (LMC) boundary crossing. [Paper]
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| 17.12.97
| CM
| A motion moved by Hon LAU Kong-wah on Immigration control measures was passed. [Hansard "page 156"]
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| 16.1.98
| FC
| FC approved a commitment to upgrade part of 6GB to Category A at an estimated cost of $104.1 million in MOD prices for the employment of consultants to carry out site investigation, schematic proposal, detailed design, contract documentation, environmental impact assessment and drainage impact assessment for the proposed expansion of kiosks and other facilities at LMC boundary crossing. [Paper]
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| 4.12.98
| FC
| FC approved a commitment to procure two mobile X-ray vehicle scanners at a non-recurrent cost of $67,930,000 to enhance the detection capability of Customs inspections at boundary control points. [Paper]
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| 20.1.99
| PWSC
| PWSC endorsed a commitment to upgrade part of 6GB to Category A at an estimated cost of $292.5 million in money-of-the-day (MOD) prices to carry out the phase 1 expansion works to provide additional kiosks and supporting facilities at the LMC boundary crossing. [Paper]
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| 5.2.99
| FC
| FC approved a commitment to upgrade part of 6GB to Category A at an estimated cost of $292.5 million in MOD prices to carry out the phase 1 expansion works to provide additional kiosks and supporting facilities at the LMC boundary crossing. [Paper]
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| 26.1.00
| PWSC
| PWSC endorsed a commitment to upgrade 6GB to Category A at an estimated cost of $1,199 million in MOD prices to carry out the remaining works for the expansion of the LMC boundary crossing. [Paper]
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| 18.2.00
| FC
| FC approved a commitment to upgrade 6GB to Category A at an estimated cost of $1,199 million in MOD prices to carry out the remaining works for the expansion of the LMC boundary crossing. [Paper]
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| 1.3.01
| SE
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the current traffic situation at the five land boundary control points at Lo Wu (LW), LMC, Hung Hom, Man Kam To (MKT) and Sha Tau Kok (STK). It also gave an account of measures taken to cope with the service demand and improve services for passengers, particularly at LW and LMC. [Paper]
In response to members' request, the Administration provided after the meeting supplementary information on the enhancement of LMC - Huangang shuttle bus service and through train service between Hung Hom and LW. [Follow-up Paper]
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| 27.4.01
| TP
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the current passenger and vehicular traffic conditions at LMC and the various measures being implemented or planned by the Administration to smoothen passenger and vehicular flows at the control point. [Paper]
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| 23.11.01
| TP
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on its consideration of the proposals to convert the Tuen Mun Pier to a cross boundary passenger ferry terminal (CBFT). [Paper]
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| 9.1.02
| PWSC
| PWSC considered a commitment to upgrade part of 759TH and 736TH to Category A at an estimated cost of $66.1 million and $60.8 million respectively in money-of-the-day (MOD) prices to employ consultants to undertake the detailed design and associated site investigation works for the proposed Shenzhen Western Corridor (SWC) and Deep Bay Link (DBL). [Paper]
The item was withdrawn by the Administration.
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| 30.1.02
| PWSC
| PWSC endorsed a commitment to upgrade part of 759TH and 736TH to Category A at an estimated cost of $66.1 million and $87.7 million respectively in MOD prices to employ consultants to undertake the detailed design and associated site investigation works for the proposed SWC and DBL. [Paper]
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| 30.1.02
| CQ
| Hon LAU Kong-wah raised a question on Implementing co-location of boundary crossing facilities. [Hansard "page 82"]
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| 8.3.02
| FC
| FC approved a commitment to upgrade part of 759TH and 736TH to Category A at an estimated cost of $66.1 million and $87.7 million respectively in MOD prices to employ consultants to undertake the detailed design and associated site investigation works for the proposed SWC and DBL. [Paper]
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| 17.4.02
| PWSC
| PWSC endorsed a commitment to upgrade 72KA to Category A at an estimated cost of $108 million in MOD prices for implementing improvement works at LW Terminal Building. [Paper]
In response to members' request, the Administration provided information on: (a) existing contractual arrangement between Government Property Agency (GPA) and Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation (KCRC) on the sharing of management fees for LW Terminal Building; and (b) an overview of the Government's plans to facilitate cross boundary traffic. [Follow-up paper]
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| 5.02
| TP
| The Panel circulated the Administration's paper on its consideration of the proposals to convert the Tuen Mun Pier to a CBFT. [Paper]
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| 10.5.02
| FC
| FC approved a commitment to upgrade 72KA to Category A at an estimated cost of $108 million in MOD prices for implementing improvement works at Lo Wu Terminal Building. [Paper]
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| 15.5.02
| CQ
| Hon Miriam LAU raised a question on Implementation of co-location clearance at border control points. [Hansard "page 58"]
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| 5.6.02
| CM
| A motion moved by Hon TSANG Yok-sing as amended by Hon Miriam LAU on Solving the problem of "prolonged immigration and customs clearance" was passed. [Hansard "page 90"]
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| 10.7.02
| CQ
| Hon Howard YOUNG raised a question on Special measures to be adopted at various boundary control points during the Mainland's National Day Holidays in October. [Hansard "page 92"]
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| 10.7.02
| SE
| The Panel discussed the Administration's paper on the progress on the implementation of "co-location" of immigration and customs facilities on the Shenzhen side by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government. [Paper]
The Panel circulated the Administration's follow-up paper explaining why it had no plan to extend the co-location arrangement at Huanggang to cargo clearance. The paper also set out the areas where legislative amendments would be required by the HKSAR Government to implement co-location of immigration and customs facilities on the Shenzhen side. [Follow-up paper]
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| 9.10.02
| CM
| A motion moved by Dr Hon TANG Siu-tong as amended by Hon Albert CHAN on Expediting the implementation of the Northern Link was passed. [Hansard ''page 115"]
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| 22.11.02
| TP
| The Panel discussed the current passenger and vehicular traffic conditions at LMC, MKT and STK and measures being implemented or planned by the Administration to smoothen passenger and vehicular flows at the control points. [Paper]
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| 20.12.02
| TP
| The Panel noted the Administration's paper that the private sector was being invited to express interest and submit preliminary proposals to occupy and use the domestic ferry pier at Tuen Mun for the operation of cross boundary passenger ferry services to Macau and cities in the Mainland. [Paper]
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| 6.1.03
| SE,TP
| The Joint Panels discussed the transport [Paper] and security-related [Paper] arrangements for 24-hour passenger clearance at LMC control point.
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| 14.1.03
| SE,TP
| The Joint Panels followed up on the Administration's consideration in respect of the introduction of a trial scheme for operation of taxis and public light buses in LMC control point during the extended hours of passenger clearance. [Paper and follow-up paper]
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| 22.1.03
| CQ
| Hon Miriam LAU raised a question on Implementation of co-location of immigration and customs facilities at border control points. [Hansard "page 27"]
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| 29.1.03
| PWSC
| PWSC endorsed a commitment to upgrade 46TR to Category A at an estimated cost of $656.5 million in MOD prices for the essential public infrastructure works for the Sheung Shui to Lok Ma Chau Spur Line (Spur Line). [Paper]
PWSC endorsed a commitment to upgrade 759TH and 736TH to Category A at an estimated cost of $3,188 million and $4,594.6 million respectively in MOD prices for the construction of SWC and DBL. [Paper]
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| 21.2.03
| FC
| FC approved a commitment to upgrade 46TR to Category A at an estimated cost of $656.5 million in MOD prices for the essential public infrastructure works for the Spur Line. [Paper]
FC approved a commitment to upgrade 759TH and 736TH to Category A at an estimated cost of $3,188 million and $4,594.6 million respectively in MOD prices for the construction of SWC and DBL. [Paper]
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| 6.5.03
| SE,TP
| The Joint Panels discussed the Administration's plan to construct a new boundary control point at Shekou, Shenzhen for SWC, where the HKSAR would implement the co-location of immigration and customs facilities of both the HKSAR and the Mainland. [Paper]
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| 6.5.03
| SE
| The Panel discussed the Administration's proposal to install an air-conditioning system at the LW Cross Boundary Footbridge. [Paper]
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| 23.5.03
| TP
| The Panel discussed the Administration's proposal to construct a new boundary bridge linking the LMC Control Point and Huanggang (HG) Control Point, alongside the existing boundary bridge. [Paper]
The Panel also discussed the Administration's paper on the passenger traffic, transport services and improvement measures at the LW Control Point. [Paper]
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|
| 11.6.03
| PWSC
| PWSC endorsed a commitment to upgrade part of 9GB to Category A at an estimated cost of $2,501 million in MOD prices for the design and construction of boundary-crossing facilities for SWC under the "co-location" arrangement. [Paper]
The Subcommittee circulated the Administration's supplementary information paper on (a) an alternative project estimate based on the labour and construction prices on the Mainland; (b) the feasibility and desirability of the HKSAR Government undertaking certain parts of the project; (c) details of the entrustment arrangements/agreements; (d) projections on the cargo and passenger traffic volume at the new control point; (e) the adequacy of the proposed public transport drop-off and pick-up area and coach passenger drop-off and pick-up areas and the need for a public transport interchange; and (f) details of the health check and quarantine facilities. [Follow-up paper]
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|
| 25.6.03
| PWSC
| PWSC endorsed a commitment to upgrade 788TH to Category A at an estimated cost of $330.4 million in MOD prices for the design and construction of a new boundary bridge between the LMC and HG Control Points. [Paper]
PWSC endorsed a commitment to upgrade 151TB to Category A at an estimated cost of $39.7 million in MOD prices for installing an air-conditioning system at the LW Cross Boundary Footbridge. [Paper]
PWSC circulated the Administration's information note as regards its intention to revise downwards the funding for the funding for: (a) 151TB "Installation of air-conditioning system at the Lo Wu Cross Boundary Footbridge"; (b) 788TH "New boundary bridge between Lok Ma Chau and Huanggang"; and (c) 9GB "Construction of boundary-crossing facilities at Shenzhen Western Corridor under the 'co-location' arrangement". [Follow-up paper]
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|
| 27.6.03
| TP
| The Panel discussed the Government's proposal to invite tenders for the occupation, modification and use of part of the Tuen Mun Ferry Pier (TMP) as a new CBFT. [Paper and follow-up paper]
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| 7.03
| SE,TP
| The Joint Panels noted the Administration's paper on result of its review of the trial schemes for operation of taxis and GMBs in LMC control point during the extended period. [Paper]
The trial schemes had been extended until the end of February 2004.
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|
| 18.7.03
| FC
| FC approved a commitment to upgrade part of 9GB to Category A at an estimated cost of $2,501 million in MOD prices for the design and construction of boundary-crossing facilities for SWC under the "co-location" arrangement. [Paper]
FC approved a commitment to upgrade 788TH to Category A at an estimated cost of $330.4 million in MOD prices for the design and construction of a new boundary bridge between the LMC and HG Control Points. [Paper]
FC approved a commitment to upgrade 151TB to Category A at an estimated cost of $39.7 million in MOD prices for installing an air-conditioning system at the Lo Wu Cross Boundary Footbridge. [Paper]
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|
| 15.10.03
| CM
| A motion moved by Hon Miriam LAU as amended by Hon James TO on Boundary crossing arrangements for Mainlanders visiting Hong Kong individually was passed. [Hansard "page 164"]
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| 30.1.04
| TP
| The Panel discussed the latest development of the project to modify part of TMP to establish a new Tuen Mun Ferry Terminal to operate ferry services to Macau and Mainland ports. [Paper]
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| 24.3.04
| CQ
| Hon LAU Kong-wah raised a question on Border crossing facilities at Lok Ma Chau Control Point. [Hansard "page 72"]
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| 21.4.04
| CQ
| Hon HUI Cheung-ching raised a question on Boundary crossing arrangements at Lok Ma Chau Control Point during weekends.[Hansard "page 8"]
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|
| 28.4.04
| CQ
| Hon LAU Kong-wah raised a question on Cross-boundary coach services. [Hansard "page 37"]
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|
| 9.6.04
| PWSC
| PWSC endorsed a commitment to upgrade 179GK to Category A at an estimated cost of $47.2 million in MOD prices for the expansion and modification works at STK Control Point. [Paper]
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| 25.6.04
| FC
| FC approved a commitment to 179GK to Category A at an estimated cost of $47.2 million in MOD prices for the expansion and modification works at STK Control Point. [Paper]
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| 25.6.04
| TP
| The Panel discussed the public transport facilities and arrangements at the existing boundary control points (BCPs) and those proposed for the new BCPs at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor and the LMC Terminus of the Spur Line. [Paper]
The Panel circulated the Administration's paper providing details of the new short-haul cross-boundary coach services operating via LMC and HG Control Points. [Follow-up paper]
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| 13.10.04
| CQ
| Hon CHIM Pui-chung raised a question on Boundary facilities on Mainland side at Lo Wu. [Hansard "page 46"]
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| 23.11.05
| CQ
| Hon LAU Kong-wah raised a question on New facilities at Lok Ma Chau Control Point. [Hansard "page 128"]
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| 7.3.06
| SE
| The Panel discussed the Administration's legislative proposals for the implementation of the co-location of customs and immigration facilities of both the Mainland and Hong Kong on the Mainland. [Paper]
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| 10.5.06
| CQ
| Hon TAM Yiu-chung raised a question on Congestion at Lok Ma Chau Control Point. [Hansard "page 49"]
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| 28.2.07
| CQ
| Hon Howard YOUNG raised a question on Waiting time for visitors to complete entry/exit formalities. [Hansard "page 23"]
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| 17.10.07
| CQ
| Hon WONG Ting-kwong raised a question on Operation of Shenzhen Bay Port. [Hansard "page 66"]
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| 3.2.09
| SE
| The Panel discussed the Administration's proposal to procure a mobile X-ray vehicle scanning system by the Customs and Excise Department to conduct cargo examination at the River Trade Terminal in Tuen Mun. [Paper]
The Panel noted a background brief prepared by the Legislative Council Secretariat on the procurement of one mobile X-ray vehicle scanning system by the Customs and Excise Department. [Paper]
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| 30.6.10
| CQ
| Hon Andrew LEUNG raised a question on Utilization of Shenzhen Bay Port. [Hansard "page 53"]
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| 30.3.11
| CQ
| Hon LAU Kong-wah raised a question on Maintenance of facilities in boundary control points. [Hansard "page 124"]
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| 11.5.11
| CM
| A motion moved by Hon Jeffrey LAM on Improving ancillary facilities at various crossings for the convenience of residents travelling between Guangdong and Hong Kong was passed. [Hansard "page 287"] [Progress report provided by the Administration]
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| 9.11.11
| CQ
| Hon Paul TSE raised a question on Utilization of Shenzhen Bay Control Point, other boundary control points and SkyPier at Hong Kong International Airport. [Hansard "page 99"]
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| 9.3.12
| SE
| The Administration briefed the Panel on the latest position of the implementation of complementary immigration control measures by the Immigration Department in relation to non-local pregnant women giving birth in Hong Kong. [Paper][Information note prepared by the Research Division of the Secretariat]
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