The Government consulted the Yuen Long District Council on the major development proposals for the Lau Fau Shan New Development Area on 11 June 2026, with view to collecting views from stakeholders and to speed up the statutory procedures for the Lau Fau Shan New Development Area. The consultation document can be viewed here.
The Government gazetted the Northern Metropolis Development Bill on 3 July 2026 with a view to further streamlining planning and lands procedures, expediting construction works, and facilitating industry operation for the Northern Metropolis. The Bill will be introduced into the Legislative Council for first and second readings on 8 July 2026. The press release can be viewed here.
The tender for the pilot area under large-scale land disposal in Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area in the Northern Metropolis closed at noon on 3 July 2026. The Government has received two tenders. Every received tender involves a team of enterprises comprising a developer(s) and industry operators, showing that the pilot area facilitates co-operation among different sectors of enterprises to join hands in speeding up the NM development, setting a new course for the diversified development models in the NM. The press release can be viewed here.
Railway scheme for Hong Kong Section of Northern Link Spur Line gazetted. The NOL Spur Line will establish three new railway stations, with two new stations at Chau Tau of the San Tin Technopole and the Loop for the Hong Kong section, as well as one new station at the new Huanggang Port for the Shenzhen section. The press release can be viewed here.
The Government announced the establishment of the San Tin Technopole Company Limited (STTCL) on 25 June 2026 to press ahead with the development of the 210-hectare innovation and technology (I&T) land in the San Tin Technopole. The press release can be viewed here.
Northern Metropolis Financial Advisory Taskforce held its inaugural meeting on 17 June 2026. during which members discussed the latest developments of the Northern Metropolis and the associated financial services needs. The meeting was attended by representatives of the HKMA, the HKAB, the Development Bureau (DEVB), the Innovation, Technology and Industry Bureau (ITIB), Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park Limited and 21 participating banks in the Taskforce. The press release can be viewed here
Government launched a public consultation on the First Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (2026–2030) on 15 June 2026, including a part to accelerate the development of the Northern Metropolis and advance spatial planning in other areas. The Plan will serve as a forward-looking, strategic and operable guiding document for Hong Kong's development during the next five years, enabling Hong Kong to proactively align with the National 15th Five-Year Plan. This will support Hong Kong's high-quality development, and at the same time help Hong Kong better integrate into and serve the overall national development. The press release can be viewed here.
Public engagement exercise for feasibility study on proposed Coastal Protection Park at Tsim Bei Tsui, Lau Fau Shan and Pak Nai launched , the Government launched a dedicated webpage for the public engagement exercise, inviting views from the public and various sectors of the community. The press release can be viewed here. The website can be viewed here.
The Task Force for Collaboration on the Northern Metropolis Development Strategy held its eighth meeting in Hong Kong on 12 June 2026. The press release can be viewed here.
The Development Bureau implements "Pay for What You Build" Pilot Scheme and longer-term tenancies arrangements, with a view to reducing initial capital outlay and financing costs, thereby enhancing investment incentives in industry sites and accelerating industry development. The press release can be viewed here.
The Government announced the establishment of the San Tin Technopole Company Limited (STTCL) in the first half of this year to press ahead with the development of the 210-hectare innovation and technology (I&T) land in the San Tin Technopole. At the same time, with the approval of the Chief Executive, the Government has appointed Dr Sunny Chai Ngai-chiu as the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the STTCL. The press release can be viewed here.
The delegation of the Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town under the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis, led by the CS, conducted a five-day visit to Germany from 17 to 21 May 2026. The press release can be viewed here:
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to commence visit to Germany(19 May 2026)
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to continue visit to Germany(20 May 2026)
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to conclude visit to Germany(21 May 2026)
The Government appointed the Chairperson and members of the Board of Directors of the Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park Company Limited on 8 May 2026. The press release can be viewed here.
The Fanling Bypass (Eastern Section) Commissioning Ceremony was held on 2 May 2026, marking the successful completion of the first large-scale transport infrastructure project in the Northern Metropolis, providing more direct and efficient road connections for North District. The press release can be viewed here.
The Government gazetted the proposed Northern Metropolis Highway (San Tin Section) on 30 April 2026 with a view to meeting the increasing traffic demand and connecting various new development areas within the Northern Metropolis. The press release can be viewed here
Fanling Bypass (Eastern Section) will be commissioned at 8am on 3 May 2026. Motorists and members of the public are advised to heed the respective traffic and public transport arrangements. The press release can be viewed here.
The delegation of the Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town under the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis, led by the CS, conducted a four-day visit to Korea from 21 to 24 April 2026. The press release can be viewed here:
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to commence visit to Korea(21 April 2026)
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to continue visit to Korea(22 April 2026)
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to continue visit to Korea(23 April 2026)
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to conclude visit to Korea(24 April 2026)
HKMA and HKAB establish Northern Metropolis Financial Advisory Taskforce to explore financing solutions that support the development of the Northern Metropolis. The press release can be viewed here.
The Fanling Bypass (Eastern Section), with a total length of about 4 kilometres, will be commissioned on 3 May 2026 as the first major transport infrastructure project completed under the Northern Metropolis development. The press release can be viewed here.
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town under Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis to visit Korea on 21 April 2026. The delegation will conduct site visits to local higher education infrastructure and exchange views with university experts and scholars on their successful experiences and development strategies to efficiently advance the construction of the Northern Metropolis University Town. The press release can be viewed here.
LegCo Members visited Hong Kong Park in the Loop in Northern Metropolis on 9 April 2026, to grasp the first-hand information on the latest development of the Hong Kong Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone. The press release can be viewed here.
The delegation of the Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town under the Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis, led by the CS, conducted a four-day visit to Zhejiang, Beijing and the Xiong'an New Area in Hebei from 30 March to 2 April 2026. The press release can be viewed here:
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to visit Zhejiang (30 March 2026)
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to continue visit to Zhejiang (31 March 2026)
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town to visit Beijing Municipal Administrative Center and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei (1 April 2026)
CS concludes visit to Beijing (2 April 2026)
CS leads delegation of Working Group on Planning and Construction of the University Town under Committee on Development of the Northern Metropolis to visit Zhejiang, Beijing and Xiong'an New Area in Hebei on 30 March 2026. The delegation will conduct site visits to local higher education infrastructure and exchange views with university experts and scholars on their successful experiences and development strategies, to efficiently advance the construction of the Northern Metropolis University Town. The press release can be viewed here.
The Northern Metropolis Photo and Short Video Competition has successfully concluded. We held an exhibition of the winning entries from 27–29 March 2026, and the awards ceremony took place on 28 March. The related Facebook post can be viewed here, and the details about the event and the winning entries can be viewed here.
Prime Minister of Singapore visits Hong Kong Park in the Loop in Northern Metropolis on 27 March 2026. The press release can be viewed here.
LegCo Members visited Northern Metropolis on 26 March 2026 to gain insight into the overall planning of the NM and the latest industry development of the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area, which is located at the western part of the NM. The press release can be viewed here.
The Development Bureau launched a two-month public consultation, starting 24 March 2026, on the legislative proposals for dedicated legislation to accelerate the development of the Northern Metropolis. The press release can be viewed here.
Government announces tender result for Sandy Ridge site. It will be developed into an advanced data facility cluster for data centres and related industries on a land grant for a term of 50 years. The press release can be viewed here.
Government implements multiple measures to promote smart, green and modern logistics development, and releases the findings of the planning study on the development of a modern logistics cluster in Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area. The press release can be viewed here. The website of the planning study can be viewed here.