A Road Map for Urban Planning and Cavern Development in West Hong Kong Island

Abstract

Through an engineering urban planning analysis and considering various aspects of cavern development in West Hong Kong, there is great potential for sports, recreation and rehabilitation facilities. The proof of concept has been presented in the HKIE Think Deep Programme 2024 and was well received by the panelists and participants. By catering to the needs of the public and infusing the cultural elements into the engineering design and development strategy, it is envisaged that the success of the cavern development initiative in Hong Kong is highly probable. From a macro-perspective, the strive to create “First in Hong Kong Facilities through Cavern Development” can be used as a catalyst to stimulate the economy through the construction and commercial trading of minerals, allowing Hong Kong to retain a competitive edge as well as attract overseas talents through mega-cavern initiatives. From a micro-perspective, the construction of sports, recreation and rehabilitation facilities are means of improving public livelihood whilst catering for the sustainability, environmental and social aspects. In this paper, the proposed development is fit into the future economic and financial strategy of Hong Kong to understand if the mentioned project is applicable and can have a positive economical outcome for the region.