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| Context
| Summary of development
| Action
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17.2.98
| PWSC
| PWSC endorsed a commitment to upgrade 714TH to Category A at an estimated cost of $66.6 million in money-of-the-day (MOD) prices for investigation and preliminary design of Route 7 - section between Kennedy Town and Aberdeen. [Paper]
Construction of the section from Aberdeen to the Green Island reclamation would commence in August 2003 for completion by August 2007 and the section on Green Island reclamation in April 2004 for completion by October 2010 in conjunction with the reclamation programme.
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27.2.98
| FC
| FC approved a commitment to upgrade 714TH to Category A at an estimated cost of $66.6 million in MOD prices for investigation and preliminary design of Route 7 - section between Kennedy Town and Aberdeen. [Paper]
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5.4.00
| CQ
| Hon Christine LOH raised a question on railway as an alternative to the proposed Route 7. [Hansard "page 13"]
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13.7.01
| TP
| The Panel discussed latest position of Route 7. [Paper]
According to the results of Strategic Highway Project Review, the need for a new road link between Kennedy Town and Pok Fu Lam by 2010 was confirmed. Issues related to sustainable development of transport infrastructure, provision of the section from Pok Fu Lam to Aberdeen, proposed lane configuration of Route 7 were discussed.
A motion on the item was moved and passed urging the Administration to expedite construction of Route 7 in tunnel form. [Motion "page 14"]
The Panel agreed to invite public views on the Route 7 project.
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21.9.01
| TP
| The Panel met deputations to receive views on Route 7 and the alternative of providing a rail link, i.e. South Hong Kong Island Line (SIL). The concerned District Councils and some local organizations strongly requested for the construction of Route 7 from Kennedy Town to Aberdeen. Other groups objected to the project and suggested that it should be replaced by a rail link.
The Panel discussed paper on Route 7 regarding detailed traffic projections, distribution of population and comparison of road length and number of vehicles with other cities. [Paper]
Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Paper]
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26.10.01
| TP
| The Panel discussed paper on the proposed way forward for the Route 7 project. [Paper]
An engineering review for the entire section of Route 7 from Kennedy Town to Aberdeen would be conducted including investigation on possible alignments, extent to which the project could be in tunnel and the costs and environmental impacts involved, phased construction of the project with the section between Kennedy Town and Pok Fu Lam completed first. The review would be completed by 2002.
Members repeated call on the Administration for early construction of Route 7 in tunnel form as well as provision of a mass transit system in Southern District.
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6.11.02
| CQ
| Hon Bernard CHAN raised a question on MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL) seeking capital injection from Government for constructing MTR SIL. [Hansard "page 56"]
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21.1.03
| PRESS
| Government announced Executive Council's decision on Island Line Extensions (ILE), Route 7 and SIL. [Press release]
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24.1.03
| TP
| The Panel discussed LegCo Brief on ILE, Route 7 and SIL. [Paper]
According to the Administration, the initial capital cost of Route 7 was $10 billion. The preliminary cost estimates for WIL Phase 1 was $5 billion while that for SIL was $10 billion.
MTRCL would be invited to proceed with further planning on the West Hong Kong Island Line (WIL) Phase 1 from Sheung Wan to Belcher of the ILE including a possible link with SIL. MTRCL should be asked to examine modifications to its preliminary proposal on SIL with a view to arriving at a more cost effective option, in particular options in railway technology. Development of SIL should be considered along with Route 7. The planning of Route 7 would be kept under review. Interim traffic improvement measures identified under the Alternative Alignments Study for Route 7 would proceed for completion by early 2006.
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28.2.03
| TP
| The Panel discussed papers on SIL re. methodology for the evaluation of economic internal rate of return, configuration of SIL, protection works for North Hong Kong Island Line, job opportunities to be created and examples of EIRR calculations. [Paper and Follow-up Paper]
Issues including methodology of evaluating its economic internal rate of return, distribution of viaduct and tunnel sections, and job opportunities to be created. Issues in relation to financial and economic valuation of Route 7 vis-á-vis SIL, as well as the impact of SIL on other public transport modes were raised.
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24.10.03
| TP
| The Panel discussed paper on the progress of the development of the Route 7, and SIL and WIL. [Paper]
SIL and WIL Phase 1 would be developed together and further studies would be undertaken by MTRCL. Members noted MTRCL's preliminary proposals on the type of railway system to be adopted, alignment options and interchange with existing MTR system, as well as MTRCL's preliminary financial assessment on the project.
Route 7 was kept under review pending the review study of SIL/WIL by MTRCL. The Administration has proposed revised alignment options for Route 7 as no reclamation would be undertaken in Western District. Interim Traffic Improvement Measures to improve local traffic conditions along Pokfulam Road to a manageable level without Route 7 were being carried forward as planned.
Members deliberated on the provision of Route 7 vis-á-vis SIL/WIL taking into account various latest development. Issues including impact of SIL/WIL's implementation on other modes of transport, financial arrangements for SIL/WIL and principles of providing funding support for railway development were discussed.
Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Paper]
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26.2.04
| PRESS
| Government clarified SIL report that it had already given support for a proposal by MTRCL to construct SIL. [Press release]
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28.5.04
| TP
| The Panel discussed paper on details of WIL/SIL Project Proposal submitted by MTRCL as well as the progress of the development of the Route 4 (formerly Route 7) - Section between Kennedy Town and Aberdeen. [Administration's paper and MTRCL's Paper]
MTRCL estimated that the capital cost for SIL/WIL was about $15 billion and suggested that Government should provide financial support of a maximum of half of the project cost.
The Panel met deputations and received views from transport trades and local communities on Route 4, SIL and WIL. Deputations representing local views requested for early provision of railway services in Southern and Western Districts. Other public transport trades supported Route 4 and objected to the construction of SIL/WIL as it would adversely impact on their businesses.
A motion on the item was moved and passed urging Government to shelve any further development and planning for SIL/WIL pending its review on the latest population growth in the southern and western districts, as well as its land-use planning to develop the southern district into a tourism/commercial centre. In the meantime, Government should expedite its study and decision process for the implementation of Route 4 so as to cope with the transport needs of the local residents. [Motion "page 26"]
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29.5.04
| PRESS
| Secretary for the Environment, Transport and Works' statement on economic viability of SIL. [Press release]
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2.2.05
| CQ
| Hon LAU Sau-shing raised a question on proposals to build the MTR island west and south lines. [Question]
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25.2.05
| TP
| The Panel discussed with the Administration on details of Route 4, West Hong Kong Island Line and South Hong Kong Island Line. [Paper]
Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Background brief]
Three motions on the projects were moved and passed.
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| Government issued a LegCo brief on Mass Transit Railway West Island Line and South Island Line and Route 4. [LegCo Brief]
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6.7.05
| CQ
| Hon MA Lik raised a question on MTR extensions on Hong Kong Island. [Hansard "Page 52"]
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11.1.06
| CM
| A motion moved by Hon Howard YOUNG as amended by Hon YEUNG sum on expediting the construction of the MTR South Island Line for commissioning in or before 2012 was passed. [Hansard "Page 144"]
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| 30.3.07
| SUBC
| SUBC discussed with the Administration and MTRC on the latest progress of the West Island Line. [Paper]
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| Government issued a LegCo brief on Mass Transit Railway West Island Line. [LegCo Brief]
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9.11.07
| SUBC
| The Panel discussed with the Administration on details of Route 4, West Hong Kong Island Line and South Hong Kong Island Line. [Paper]
Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Background brief]
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30.11.07
| PWSC
| PWSC endorsed a commitment to upgrade part of 11YD, entitled "MTR West Island Line - funding support for design phase" to Category A, at an estimated cost of $400.0 million in money-of-the-day prices. [Paper]
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| Government issued a LegCo brief on Mass Transit Railway South Island Line. [LegCo Brief]
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11.1.08
| SUBC
| SUBC discussed with the Administration and MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL) on the latest progress of the South Island Line. [Paper]
Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Background brief]
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| 2.5.08
| SUBC
| SUBC discussed with the Administration and MTRCL on the latest progress of the South Island Line (East). [Paper]
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| 29.10.08
| CQ
| Hon Andrew CHENG raised a question on air pollution and noise to be generated by the vent shaft of the West Hong Kong Island Line [Hansard "Page 51"]
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| 12.11.08
| CQ
| Hon Mrs Regina IP LAU Suk-yee raised a question on building a section of the South Island Line (East) on viaduct. [Hansard "Page 7"]
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16.1.09
| SUBC
| The SUBC discussed the progress of South Island Line project with the Administration and MTRCL. [Paper]
Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Background brief]
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31.3.09
| SUBC
| Government issued a LegCo Brief on Mass Transit Railway West Island Line. [Paper]
The SUBC met deputations and received views on WIL.
Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Background brief]
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| 15.5.09
| SUBC
| The SUBC discussed the progress report on SIL with the Administration. [Paper]
The SUBC met deputations and received views on SIL.
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| 1.6.09
| SUBC
| Government issued a LegCo Brief on Mass Transit Railway West Island Line Funding Arrangement. [Paper]
The SUBC discussed the West Island Line funding arrangement with the Administration.
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| 4.6.09
| SUBC
| The SUBC further discussed the West Island Line funding arrangement with the Administration.
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| 10.6.09
| PWSC
| PWSC endorsed the financial proposal on the West Island Line-funding support. [Paper]
PWSC endorsed a commitment to the West Island Line-essential public infrastructure works. [Paper]
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| 3.7.09
| FC
| FC approved the financial proposal endorsed by PWSC on 10.6.09. [Paper] [Paper]
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| 17.9.09
| SUBC
| The SUBC discussed the South Island Line (East) with the Administration. [Paper]
Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Background brief]
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| 4.12.09
| SUBC
| The SUBC discussed the South Island Line (East) project with the Administration. [Paper]
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| 9.2.10
| SUBC
| The SUBC discussed the West Island Line project with the Administration. [Paper]
Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Background brief]
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| 9.2.10
| SUBC
| The SUBC discussed the South Island Line (East) project with the Administration. [Paper]
Development to date presented in background brief prepared by the Secretariat. [Background brief]
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| 6.7.11
| CQ
| Prof Hon Patrick LAU Sau-shing raised a question on transportation of explosives required for the construction works of the South Island Line. [Hansard "Page 92"]
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