Long committed to enhancing HK's status as the "World City of Asia", Swire Properties ("Swire") submitted a proposal to the Government in 1999 on the redevelopment of Kai Tak, expounding a holistic vision that will rejuvenate, green and connect major public open spaces for greater social and environmental benefits. Following the Court of Final Appeal's ruling in January 2004 against further reclamation around the Harbour, the Government embarked on a complete review of the planning for Kai Tak. Swire fully supports the Government in its commitment "to make sustainability principles a cornerstone of policy making in Hong Kong" and ensure the redeveloped Kai Tak area becomes an entirely new urban experience based on these principles. We are pleased to have submitted this Concept Masterplan to help facilitate a meaningful debate in a full and open consultation process.

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