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BEIJING
Beijing's new luxury hotel The Opposite House to open in mid 2008
Beijing's new luxury hotel, The Opposite House, to open in the summer of 2008
SHKP has invested RMB$300 million on major renovation of Beijing APM R&D center in Beijing for Genzyme to complete in 2010
A R&D center in Beijing for Genzyme Corp will complete in 2010 SHANGHAI
Shanghai IFC Mall to open in first half of 2010
Shanghai IFC development will be completed in phases, with first phase of offices, W-Hotel and the mall in 2009 Huai Hai Zhong Road project to complete in phases
Huai Hai Zhong Road project is scheduled for completion in phases starting in 2010 GUANGZHOU
Corporate fit-out project in Guangzhou completed by Woods Bagot
Corporate fit-out project of R&F Properties in Guangzhou was completed by Woods Bagot GUANGDONG
Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge construction will start by 2010.
Funding agreed for the construction of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge including a contribution from the Central Government
SHENZHEN
Shenzhen Airport to construct a second runway
A total of 13.23 square kilometers of land will be reclaimed from sea LIAONING
South China Landmark Mall in Shenyang to complete in 2009
South China Landmark Mall in Shenyang is set for completion in late 2009 Shenyang International Finance Centre to complete in 2012
The Shenyang IFC in Shenyang City is scheduled for completion in 2012 SICHUAN
Integrated development in Chengdu by Hong Kong consortium
SHKP, Wharf and Henderson announced plans to develop an integrated residential and commercial complex in Chengdu MACAU
Jade Entertainment Complex
Award winning design by Paul Steelman Championing for clean toilets and sustainable sanitation
World Toilet Summit & Expo 2008 to be held in Macau in November HONG KONG
Cargo terminal franchise awarded
A 20-year franchise to design, construct and operate a new cargo terminal at Hong Kong International Airport was awarded to Cathay Pacific Services Three hotels at Ocean Park plan to invite tender within 2008
Subject to approval, tenders will be invited by year's-end and to start construction in 2009 third quarter US$80 million aircraft maintenance hangar contract awarded
Leighton Asia-China State Construction jv secured a US$80 million construction contract for an aircraft maintenance hangar at Hong Kong International Airport Swire Hotels plans to develop 4 hotels
Swire Properties announced the formation of Swire Hotels, and the launch of its first of four hotels in Greater China URA's Ma Tau Kok redevelopment projects commenced
URA commenced the statutory planning procedures for two new redevelopment projects in Ma Tau Kok URA's sixth redevelopment project in Tai Kok Tsui commenced
URA announced the implementation of HK$371 million redevelopment project at Anchor Street/ Fuk Tsun Street Consensus reached on financing of HK-Zhuhai-Macau bridge
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Advance Work Co-ordination Group has reached a consensus on the bridge's financing Tenders invited for reconstruction of Tuen Mun Road (Eastern Section)
The Highways Department invited tenders for construction and improvement of Tuen Mun Road-Eastern Section Tender for retrofitting of noise barriers at Kwun Tong Bypass
The Highways Department invited tenders for retrofitting of noise barriers at Kwun Tong Bypass Works on Shatin to Central Link and Kwun Tong Line Extension to commence in 2010
The Executive Council has approved the further planning of the Shatin to Central Link and Kwun Tong Line Extension Route 8 Kowloon-Sha Tin link opened
The 5.9 km Route 8 Cheung Sha Wan to Sha Tin section opened to traffic in March 2008 26 building plans approved in February
The BD approved 26 building plans in February - eight on Hong Kong Island, six in Kowloon and 12 in the New Territories Infrastructure works for Tseung Kwan O Stage I Landfill Site proposed
Infrastructure works for Tseung Kwan O Stage I Landfill Site (Phase I) gazetted Construction output for the fourth quarter and the whole year of 2007
In 2007, the total gross value of construction works performed by main contractors is HK$92.7 billion W-Hotel at Kowloon Station to open in mid 2008
W-Hotel above Kowloon Station is scheduled to open in the middle of 2008 Master layout plan of Staunton Street/ Wing Lee Street project amended
Revised Planning Brief of Staunton Street/ Wing Lee Street was endorsed by the TPB in November 2007 CityU's Multi-media Building to complete in 2010
CityU's Multi-media Building is scheduled for completion in 2010 Swire Properties' enhanced plan for Taikoo Place to commence in 2013
Swire Properties unveiled its enhanced proposal on the development of TaiKoo Place PolyU Innovation Tower to commence work in 2009
The Tower will provide some 12,000 sq m of net operational floor area Green Building Award 2008 opens for nomination
GBA 2008 nomination is open to local projects and projects outside Hong Kong Works on Express Rail Link's Hong Kong section to commence in 2009
The Hong Kong section of the Guangzhou-Shenzhen-Hong Kong Express Rail Link to complete in 2014/15 Works on Central Kowloon Route to commence in 2012
The proposed Central Kowloon Route project will cost approximately HK$10 billion Urban design study for New Central Harbourfront amended
The Planning Department launches Stage 2 Public Engagement for the Urban Design Study for New Central Harbourfront Macpherson Indoor Stadium redevelopment project planned
3 tender offers have been received for the joint venture development of the Macpherson Indoor Stadium in Mong Kok HKJC Kau Sai Chau public golf course completed
Hong Kong's only public golf course at Kau Sai Chau was completed in April 2008 Widening of Tuen Mun Road Town Centre Section to commence in mid 2009
The widening of Tuen Mun Road Town Centre Section are expected to be completed by 2011 30 building plans approved in March
The BD approved 30 building plans in March - 12 on Hong Kong Island, seven in Kowloon and 11 in the New Territories Proposed road works in Wanchai gazetted
The Government published a notice in the Gazette on proposed road works in McGregor and Amoy Streets Proposed road works for Tseung Kwan O gazetted
The Government published a notice in the Gazette on proposed road works for Tseung Kwan O Proposed road works in Ngau Tau Kok to complete in 2012
The Government published a notice in the Gazette on proposed road works for Lower Ngau Tau Kok Kai Tak decommissioning contract awarded
Kai Tak decommissioning contract will take 20 months to complete North Lantau Hospital to complete in 2012
Construction of the North Lantau Hospital is scheduled for completion by 2012 Footbridge link across Fung Shue Wo Road, Tsing Yi to be built
The Government published a notice in the Gazette on a footbridge link across Fung Shue Wo Road
HK$30 billion renewal set for Kwun Tong centre
HK$30 billion Kwun Tong Town Centre project will be completed by 2021 Proposed infrastructure works in Tseung Kwan O to commence in 2010
Proposed infrastructure works in Tseung Kwan O is scheduled for completion by 2011 SHKP residential development La Grove to complete in 2009
Yuen Long residential development La Grove to complete in 2009 Renovation of East Point City completed
SHKP has completed the renovation at East Point City shopping arcade in Tseung Kwan O in late 2008 Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong renovation completed
First phase renovation of Renaissance Harbour View Hotel Hong Kong completed Kowloon Development won Macpherson Indoor Stadium redevelopment project
Kowloon Development has won the bid to implement Macpherson Indoor Stadium redevelopment project WTC More phase 1 upgrading completed
SHKP has undertaken a major renovation of WTC More in Causeway Bay Widening of Tin Ha Road and Tan Kwai Tsuen Road gazetted
The Government published a notice in the Gazette on the execution of road improvement works for sections of Tin Ha Road and Tan Kwai Tsuen Road MTR East Rail Line Stations refurbishment to complete in 2016
MTRC plans to develop a new architectural theme to guide major station improvement works of East Rail Line Building completed in April worth HK$1.6 billion
The BD approved 37 building plans in April - 13 on Hong Kong Island, 12 in Kowloon and 12 in the New Territories Tin Shui Wai link road to commence in late 2008
The Government published a notice in the Gazette on the construction of a link road between Tin Fuk Road and Tsui Sing Road Works on Centre Street Escalator Link to commence in 2009
The Government published a notice in the Gazette on a proposed Centre Street Escalator Link in the Western District Ma Wan theme park to complete in phases
Phase I of Ma Wan Park to complete in December 2008 2008 first quarter construction output valued HK$24.1 billion
The total gross value of construction works by main contractors rose to HK$24.1 billion in 2008's first quarter Awardees of Quality Building Award 2008 announced
Award winners, merit winners and finalists of QBA2008 was accredited at the award presentation banquet on July 4 The Latitude to complete in 2009
SHKP residential development The Latitude is scheduled for completion in 2009 Premium low-density residential development in Yuen Long
SHKP low-density house development One Hyde Park is expected to complete in late 2008 Urban renewal project Beacon Lodge completed
Urban renewal project Beacon Lodge is a single-tower residential development URA Johnston Road preservation project completed
URA first redevelopment cum preservation project at Johnston Road in Wanchai was completed HKIA Departures Immigration Hall enhancement to complete in 2009
HKIA has begun reconfiguring the North and South Departures Immigration halls in Terminal 1 King Yin Lei restoration to complete in 2010
King Yin Lei first phase restoration will start in October 2008 Central Police Station Compound conservation plan revised
HKJC will partner with the Government to take forward the conservation and revitalisation of Central Police Station Compound City Art Square in Sha Tin completed
LCSD and SHKP have completed the development of City Art Square as part of the beautification of Sha Tin Town Hall Plaza Buildings completed in May worth HK$0.6 billion
BD approved 31 building plans in May - 10 on Hong Kong Island, seven in Kowloon and 14 in the New Territories 33 building plans approved in June
BD approved 33 building plans in June - 16 on Hong Kong Island, nine in Kowloon and eight in the New Territories Kai Tak cruise development to be re-tendered
The Government announced that the Kai Tak cruise development project will be re-tendered Lau Fau Shan ancillary road works to complete in 2012
Lau Fau Shan ancillary road works will start at the end of 2009 Quality Public Housing Awards 2008 open for nominations
The Quality Public Housing Construction and Maintenance Awards 2008 is now open for nominations Awardees of Green Building Award 2008 announced
Grand Award winners, merit winners and finalists of GBA2008 were honored at the award presentation ceremony on July 31 Redevelopment contract for Ocean Park awarded
The construction work for integral part of Ocean Park's expansion and redevelopment plan will commence in August 31 building plans approved in July
The Buildings Department approved 31 building plans in July - 10 on Hong Kong Island, 12 in Kowloon and 9 in the New Territories Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge construction will start by 2010
Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macau have agreed to mutually fund the construction of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge The ex-Upper Levels Police Station revitalization to complete in 2010
MTRC plans to revitalize the ex-Upper Levels Police Station as part of the West Island Line railway project New Yau Tong Road Playground completed
MTRC has completed a new 6.5-hectare playground/ rest garden in Yau Tong Road Low-density luxury residence Peak One to complete in 2009
Low-density luxury residence Peak One is scheduled for completion in the second half of 2009
Peel Street/ Graham Street project to commence works in stages
Works on URA Peel Street/ Graham Street development will commence in stages Pacific Place design improvement project commenced
Pacific Place design improvement project is expected to cost over HK$1.5 billion
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