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BEIJING
Beijing to construct Asia's largest subway transfer station
Beijing subway's Songjiazhuang Station will be the largest subway transfer station in Asia

RMB60 billion to build Lize Finance Business District
Investment towards the construction of Lize Finance Business District will be approximately RMB60 billion

SHANGHAI
Construction of International Fashion Center commenced
The International Fashion Center of Shanghai is scheduled to be completed by end of 2011

GUANGZHOU
530-metre Guangzhou East Tower began construction
The total investment of the East Tower will cost over RMB10 billion

GUANGDONG
Construction of East Tower Project in Zhujiang New Town commenced
Construction of the East Tower Project in Zhujiang New Town has commenced

CHONGQING
Work on Chongqing's financial hub commenced
Chongqing municipality will invest RMB30 billion to build the Chongqing Financial Center

LIAONING
Agreement on Shenyang Metro Lines 1 & 2 operation signed
MTR Corporation Ltd signed the agreement for the operation and maintenance of Shenyang Metro Lines 1 & 2

SICHUAN
Construction of expressway linking Wenchuan and Yingxiu commenced
China has begun building an expressway linking Wenchuan County and Yingxiu Township in Sichuan

XINJIANG
Construction of Turpan Jiaohe Airport to complete in 2010
Turpan Jiaohe Airport is scheduled for completion in May 2010

Construction of China's biggest ski base started
The Kanas international ski resort project will occupy an area of over 20 sq km and become the largest ski base in China

HONG KONG
HK$424 million Sham Shui Po redevelopment project planned
URA commenced the statutory planning procedures for Sham Shui Po redevelopment project

30 building plans approved in July
The BD approved 30 building plans in July - eight on Hong Kong Island, six in Kowloon and 16 in the New Territories

Roadworks in Lau Fau Shan to complete by mid 2013
The Government published a notice in the Gazette on modifications to roadworks ancillary to Hang Hau Tsuen Channel

Infrastructure works in Tseung Kwan O proposed
The Government has proposed infrastructure works at Town Centre South and Tiu Keng Leng in Tseung Kwan O

Project agreement signed for MTR West Island Line
MTRC signed agreement with HKSAR Government for financing, design, construction and operation of West Island Line

Widening of Tolo Highway/Fanling Highway to complete in 2014
The Government published a notice in the Gazette on the proposed Stage 2 works for widening of Tolo Highway/Fanling Highway

Redevelopment of Caritas Medical Centre commenced
The HA signed the foundation contract for demolition of Wai Ming Block of Caritas Medical Centre

Expansion plan for Hong Kong Disneyland announced
Expansion of Hong Kong Disneyland will have three new themed areas

Upgrading works of Mong Kok shopping areas planned
Six projects under Mong Kok shopping areas improvement plan have been identified for priority action

Building Records Access & Viewing Online System launched by BD
The Buildings Department is launching a new service of Building Records Access & Viewing Online System

25 Building plans approved in June
The BD approved 25 building plans in June - 7 on Hong Kong Island, 7 in Kowloon and 11 in the New Territories

Tenders invited for noise barriers on Fanling Highway
The Highways Department invited tenders for noise barriers on Fanling Highway between Po Shek Wu Road and MTR Fanling Station

Road works in Tsim Sha Tsui gazetted
The Government published a notice in the Gazette on the construction of a turnaround at the junction of Salisbury Road with Canton Road

Airport reclamation works to commence in 2010
The works are scheduled to start in August 2010 and to be completed by about 2015-2016

Two proposed designs of Wan Chai ferry pier unveiled
The Government is proceeding with the implementation of Wan Chai Development Phase II and Central-Wan Chai Bypass projects

Sino Land and Hopewell win Lee Tung Street/McGregor Street redevelopment project
Sino Land and Hopewell has won the joint development contract for Lee Tung Street/McGregor Street project in Wan Chai

Renovation of Stanley Ho Space Theatre completed
Major renovation of the Hong Kong Space Museum's Stanley Ho Space Theatre completed in July

Contract signed for reconstruction of Tuen Mun Road-Sam Shing Hui Section
Highways Department signed a HK$1,366 million contract with China Harbour Engineering for reconstruction of Tuen Mun Road- Sam Shing Hui section

Tenders invited for Kai Tak Cruise Terminal development work
The Civil Engineering and Development Department invited tenders for site formation works for the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Development

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