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Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau BridgeBridgeAn example of sustainable development
About the HZMB projectAbout the HZMB projectA series of
bridges and tunnels to connect West PRD with Lantau, Hong Kong
Length: 29 km 40 mins travel
time compared with the present 4-5 hours
About the HZMB projectAbout the HZMB projectEstimated
construction cost: $5.47 billion
Construction starts in 2009 or 2010
Completed in 2015
Reasons for the HZMBReasons for the HZMBTo cope with the increasing cross-
border demandTo relieve congestion in other
cross-border points, e.g Lo WuTo change the present travel
pattern in West PRD which relies heavily on water transport
To enhance economic development in Zhuhai and Macau
Economic benefits of Economic benefits of HZMBHZMBPromoting the development of tourism
( more investment opportunities)Reinforcing Hong Kong's status as an
international shipping and aviation center
Better connectivity with the West PRDFacilitate the industrial growthDevelopment of Boundary Crossing
Facilities (e.g. Shopping centres, recreational facilities etc.)→ job opportunities
Drawbacks of HZMBDrawbacks of HZMBHigh construction cost (HK has to
share >50% cost)→ ↑ toll Competition from the Macau
logistics (because cheaper)↓export of service (because
tourists might buy the goods from Macau)
License limitation → Low traffic flow
Social benefits of HZMBSocial benefits of HZMBPerfecting the regional transport
network(↓ travel time from 3-4 hrs to 30 mins)
Promoting the socio-economic development of the Pearl River West
Well-linked with the railway and airport
Improving the relations between them, it might lead to further future cooperation
Social costs of HZMBSocial costs of HZMB↑ cars from Macau → ↑ traffic flow
→ deteriorate local trafficability ↑ risk of spreading of diseases
from Macau (because easier and more frequent contact between each other)
The construction of the HZMB may need resettlement of residents in San Shek Wan, northern Lantau
Environmental Environmental considerationsconsiderationsHZMB Hong Kong link road will
not touch any land area of Lantau. It will span across the headland between San Shek Wan and Sha Lo Wan by a viaduct (X affect the environment)
Tunnels are used to minimize visual impact
Environmental impacts of Environmental impacts of HZMBHZMB↑ cars from Macau → ↑ traffic flow
→ ↑ risk of traffic congestion → air pollution → environmental degradation
Noise pollution from heavy cross-border traffic
Water pollution is caused during construction work as dredging of sea bed is necessary
spoil natural beauty of Lantau Island
Inspection facilitiesInspection facilities2 options: one in the east of Chek
Lap Kok Airport, opposite to Tung Chung New Town
Another in the west of Chek Lap Kok Airport, near present delta area of Tung Chung river