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