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Project Director of Planning Consultancy Service for Strategic Planning (cum Master Planning) for Ta Kwu Ling, N.T. – Strategic Rezoning of over 600ha. (commissioned by Ta Kwu Ling District Rural Committee): Description of project: This Study Project started since 2022 and is to comprehensively review the two administrative zones of Hong Kong and Shenzhen in planning and land context, involving a full spectrum of planning consultancy services including but not limited to strategic planning, statutory planning, urban design and landscape, master planning, place-making, population and employment forecast, demand calculation and disposition of Government, Institution or Community facilities, economic planning, traffic and transportation planning and design, and actual implementation with mechanism, as well as all preliminary technical assessments. The study boundary has an area of over 600ha in the geographical area of Ta Kwu Ling and its surrounding areas. The result of the study was reflected on the latest Development Proposals of New Territories North New Town and Ma Tso Lung promulgated by the Civil Engineering and Development Department and Planning Department under Development Bureau in 2024 in which more than 60% of our study findings were reflected on the broad land use concept plan, including but not limited to the development theme of University Town, Boundary Mixed Use Area, Innovation &Technology Enterprise Park etc.. This is representative case to which “advance advocacy planning and lobbying” is required for planning and rezoning.
Planning Director for Planning Consultancy Services for Redevelopment and Enhancement of Sports and Recreation Facilities in Wong Chuk Hang – Section 5 (commissioned by Architectural Services Department, HKSAR Government): Description of project: The objective of the Assignment is to prepare and submit all necessary technical assessments and reports as required by PlanD to successfully facilitate the application for Outline Zoning Plan amendment (Section 5 Rezoning Amendment) to the TPB. The project involves mainly the rezoning of “Open Space”, “Other Specified Uses (Business (1))”, “Government, Institution or Community” and within an area shown as ‘Road’ to “Government, Institution or Community” to accommodate Open Sports Ground (with 5,000 individual spectator seats and a 400m length 8-lane running track) with an 11-a-Football Pitch cum Rugby In-field, one 11-a-side Artificial Turf Football cum Rugby Pitch, Skatepark, related ancillary facilities and landscaping area, Sports Centre, Indoor Heated Swimming Pools, one 11-a-side Artificial Turf Football Pitch, two Futsal Pitch cum Handball Court, Outdoor Fitness Area, Landscaping Area and Community Garden, associated Ancillary Facilities, Depot for Hong Kong West Tree Team and Small Library with a Study Room, two Maintenance Depots, Public Toilet, District Health Centre, Elderly Health Centre, Public Vehicle Park, and Office of Visiting Health Team with a site area of over 9,000 sq.m.. This was a controversial case as it involved increase in development intensity, removal of trees, and removal of car parks. We are currently working and using advance advocacy planning and lobbying to ensure that the application would receive a more positive acceptance.
Duties: (1) Provide project management, town planning and design input; (2) Manage and coordinate with in-house professionals/sub-consultants on the deliverables including but not limited to Master Layout Plan (MLP), Landscape Master Plan (LMP),Tree Preservation and Landscape Proposal (TPRP), Visual Impact Assessment (VIA), Traffic Review, Drainage and Sewerage Impact Assessment (DIA, SIA), Air Ventilation Assessment (AVA), Preliminary Environmental Review (PER), etc.; Oversee and manage the project to obtain approval of the proposed rezoning; Provide overall strategic directions from town planning and urban design perspectives to resolve concerns from the relevant Government departments.
Project Director for Consultancy Services for Feasibility Study and Application for Permission under Section 12A and Section 16 of the Town Planning Ordinance for Proposed Residential Development at Various Lots in D.D.210 and Lot Nos. 1860RP, 1861s.A RP in D.D.244, Ho Chung, Sai Kung, New Territories (2022): Duties is project management; prepare a feasibility report to present to feasibility of different scenarios of the proposed residential development; lead a group of multi-disciplinary professionals; coordinate with experts to secure planning approval for the project; provide town planning inputs; public engagement and direct liaison with the public and governmental departments; formulate strategy to secure public support.
Deputy Project Director for Investigation for the Site Formation and Associated Infrastructural Works for Development of Columbarium at Pok Fu Lam – Investigation – Section 5 and Slope Site (commissioned by Civil Engineering and Development Department, HKSAR Government): Description of project: The project involves the rezoning of “Green Belt” to “Other Specified Uses (Columbarium)” to accommodate over 35,000 niches on a vertical slope with extensive tree felling with a site area of over 7,500sq.m.. This was a controversial case as it involved undesirable land use of a columbarium and substantial changes to the natural terrain and advance advocacy planning and lobbying is required. Proposer advance preparation is required and the project is still in the pre-application stage.
Duties: Provide strategic advice and direction to realize the project; Identify potential issues generated from the proposed columbarium development and provide overall cost effective approaches to resolve the identified issues; Lead and manage team members to provide project management, town planning and visual impact inputs in support of technical proposal; Carry out public engagement and direct liaison with the public and the Government departments; Lead a group of multi-disciplinary professionals involving town planners, landscape architects, traffic engineers, environmental experts, infrastructural engineers, etc. to provide technical assessments to obtain endorsement from relevant departments; and Formulate strategy to secure public support; etc..
Project Director for Planning Consultancy Services for Provision of Columbarium at Ex-Kwai Chung Incineration Plant on Kwai Yue Street – Section 5 Rezoning (commissioned by Architectural Services Department, HKSAR Government): Description of Project: This was a controversial case as it involved undesirable land use of a columbarium and it involved the work of seeking an agreement with the Harbourfront Commission. At the end the project was a successful project using the Section 5 to rezone from “Government, Institution or Community” (“G/IC”) to “Other Specified Uses (Columbarium)” (“OU (Columbarium)”) to accommodate 70,000 niches. The objective of this Assignment is to obtain endorsement from relevant Government department and seek for an amendment of plan for a proposed multi-storey columbarium development with associated facilities at the Kwai Chung area.
Duties: Provide strategic advice and direction to realize the project; Provide project management and town planning inputs in support of the amendment of plan exercise; Carry out public engagement and direct liaison with the public; Lead and oversee a group of multi-disciplinary professionals involving town planners, landscape architects, traffic engineers, environmental experts, infrastructural engineers to provide technical assessments in support of the amendment of plan exercise; and Formulate strategy to secure the Government’s endorsement and public support.
TERRITORIAL AND REGIONAL TOWN PLANNING AND LAND ADMINSTRATION / VALUATION STUDIES
Project Director of Strategic Planning Studies for Northern Metropolitan by Political Sector: The objective of this Assignment is to comprehensively review the two administrative zones of Hong Kong and Shenzhen in planning and land context, and recommend an alternative land use pattern and implementation mechanism.
Project Director for Planning and Development Study of the Waterfront Area of Ap Lei Chau and Other Related Areas (commissioned by Southern District Council of Home Affairs Department): provide planning inputs; public engagement and direct liaison with the public; project management; lead a group of multi-disciplinary professionals involving town planners, traffic engineers, land matters expert, etc; present to community about the overall planning concept, planning features, implementation programme and mechanism to raise public awareness of the future development in Ap Lei Chau; attend various development in relation to the waterfront matters, provision of replies to various enquiries from the public, quasi-governmental bodies and private sectors, etc.
[Confidential] Coordinating Director for Independent Checking of the Financial Arrangement of Part 2 of the Northern Link Main Line Project – Investigation (commissioned by Highways Department of the HKSAR Government) (On-going): The objective of this Assignment is to provide professional valuation advice to determine the potential contribution of the proposed large scale property development at the subject site(s) near stations along Part 2 of the Northern Main Line as a source of funding support to MTRCL according to the prevailing R+P model. Duties: Carry out an independent set of valuation assessment on the proposed 10 nos. property development sites near San Tin Station, Ngau Tam Mei Depot and Kwu Tung North along the Northern Main Line via residual method, and to assess the estimated indicative amount of land premium to be payable by MTRC.
[Confidential] Coordinating Director for Independent Checking of the Financial Arrangement of Northern Link Main Line Project - Investigation (commissioned by Highways Department of the HKSAR Government) (2025): The objective of this Assignment is to provide professional valuation advice to determine the potential contribution of the proposed large scale property development at the subject site(s) near stations along the Northern Main Line as a source of funding support to MTRCL according to the prevailing R+P model. Duties: Carry out an independent set of valuation assessment on the proposed 29 nos. property development sites near Kwu Tung New Development Area, Fanling North New Development Area, San Tin Station, Hung Shui Kiu New Development Area, Ngau Tam Mei Depot, Tai Po and Kam Sheung Road along the Northern Main Line via residual method, and to assess the estimated indicative amount of land premium to be payable by MTRC.
Coordinating Director for Independent Checking of the Financial Arrangement of Hung Shui Kiu Station Project - Investigation (commissioned by Highways Department of the HKSAR Government) (2025): The objective of this Assignment is to provide professional valuation advice to determine the potential contribution of the proposed large scale property development at the subject site(s) near the Hung Shui station as a source of funding support to MTRCL according to the prevailing R+P model. Duties: Carry out an independent set of valuation assessment on the proposed 2 nos. property development sites near Hung Shui Kiu Station via residual method, and to assess the estimated indicative amount of land premium to be payable by MTRC.
Coordinating Director for Independent Checking of the Financial Arrangement of Kwu Tung Station on East Rail Line - Investigation (commissioned by Highways Department of the HKSAR Government) (2024): The objective of this Assignment is to provide professional valuation advice to determine the potential contribution of the proposed large scale property development at the subject site(s) near the Kwu Tung station as a source of funding support to MTRCL according to the prevailing Rail-plus-Property (R+P) model. Duties: Carry out an independent set of valuation assessment on the proposed 4 nos. property development sites near Kwu Tung Station via residual method, and to assess the estimated indicative amount of land premium to be payable by MTRC.
Senior Planner for National City Marina District Land Use Plan, USA: Description of the project: develop a land-configuration and a re-zone plan for the Marina District in National City, part of the Port of San Diego. Duties: Involved in developing the National City Marina District Balanced Land Use and CEQA Project Description for the Port of San Diego including public engagement with stakeholder workshops and community design charrettes.
Town Planner for Planning and Engineering Study for North East New Territories New Development Areas – Investigation, HKSAR (commissioned by Civil Engineering and Development Department and Planning Department of HKSAR Government): Description of the project: develop a sustainable and technically feasible land use planning framework to accommodate potential population with job opportunities for strategic development in the North East New Territories of Hong Kong. Duties: undertake planning researches and report writing; contribute town planning inputs to the production of master plan; liaise with relevant Government officials and professionals in various disciplines (incl. engineers, landscape architects, economists, surveyors, etc); formulate/implement public engagement strategy and programme; etc.
Public Engagement for Comprehensive Planning & Feasibility Studies on Area C of Lok Ma Chau Loop, Shenzhen, Mainland China (commissioned by Shenzhen Municipal Government): Description of the project: develop land on Shenzhen side by Shenzhen River into a major supporting area to the Hong Kong Lok Ma Chau Loop (the LMC Loop), which is aimed to be a place of significance for higher education supplemented by research and development as well as cultural and creative industries by Hong Kong Government. Duties: provide strategic public engagement advice; undertake planning researches; provide advices to the concept plans prepared by the Lead Consultant, China Academy of Urban Planning and Design; etc.
Review on Outline Zoning Plan in Wan Chai area, HKSAR: Description of the project: review the possibility for imposition of building height restriction on Wan Chai Outline Zoning Plan. Duties: carry out researches on dilapidated buildings and redevelopment potential; perform daily project coordination with Government Officials; etc
CULTURAL PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Project Coordinator and Town Planner for Project Consultancy Study for West Kowloon Cultural District – Development Plan (commissioned by West Kowloon Cultural District Authority (WKCDA)), HKSAR: Description of the project: develop a cultural district (40ha) in West Kowloon, HKSAR to become a place of cultural significance worldwide; prepare planning submission to the Town Planning Board (TPB) under WKCDA Ordinance of HKSAR and secure planning approval. Duties: project management; perform daily project coordination with town planners, architects, traffic engineers, environmental experts, infrastructural engineers, electrical/mechanical engineers, surveyors, artists, financial modelers, retail specialists, public arts experts, cultural industry-related experts, etc; formulate strategy to secure public support; develop public engagement materials; produce master planning; prepare land disposal strategy; develop development programme; develop financial model; coordinate with experts to secure planning approval for the project; provide town planning inputs; etc.
Town Planner for Planning Application under Section 16 of the Town Planning Ordinance (TPO) of HKSAR - Revitalisation Scheme for Central Police Station (commissioned by Hong Kong Jockey Club), HKSAR: Description of the project: transform the existing Central Police Station into a major cultural focus in Central, Hong Kong. Duties: prepare planning submission to the TPB; perform daily project coordination with architects, traffic engineers, heritage conservation specialists, environmental experts, infrastructural engineers, electrical/mechanical engineers, surveyors, photographers and artists; provide visual assessment inputs; formulate town planning strategy to secure planning approval for the project; etc.
SPORT PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Project Director for Planning Consultancy Services for Redevelopment and Enhancement of Sports and Recreation Facilities in Wong Chuk Hang (commissioned by Architectural Services Department of the HKSAR Government) (On-going): The objectives of the project was to rezone the current recreation grounds for more intense use and to include other GIC uses. The intensification of use involved the engagement of other professionals such as architects, landscape architects, environmental engineers, transport engineers, drainage and sewage engineers, air ventilation specialists, and quantitative risk experts. Duties: project management input; lead and coordinate input from a group of multi-disciplinary professionals involving town planners, landscape architects, traffic engineers, etc; formulate strategy to secure public support; coordinate with experts; provide town planning inputs.
Deputy Project Director for Consultancy Services for Advising on the Special Requirements to be Imposed on the Proposed Hotel and Office Development Adjacent to the Kai Tak Sport Park (Quotation No. HAB/RMU3-5/25/4/003/17) (commissioned by HAB) (2019): Duties: Carry out hotel study through public engagement and direct liaison with the public; Responsible for facilitation of the project direction and management of the consultancy services, prepare working paper, interim report; and report on Stakeholder Engagement for the formulation/implementation of stakeholder engagement strategy and programme.
Deputy Project Director for S16 Planning Application on Multi-purpose Sport Complex (MPSC) within Kai Tak Development (commissioned by HAB of HKSAR Government) (2016): Description of the project: The objective of the Assignment is to obtain planning approval to realize HAB’s project intent on the MPSC in Kai Tak Development. Duties: project management; lead a group of multi-disciplinary professionals involving town planners, landscape architects, traffic engineers, environmental experts, infrastructural engineers, etc; formulate strategy to secure public support; produce master planning; coordinate with experts to secure planning approval for the project; provide town planning inputs; formulate and supervise stadium and hotel viability reports; etc.
HI-TECH MANUFACTURING / INDUSTRIAL / LOGISTICS PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT
Project Director for Consultancy Services for Proposed Ice and Food Processing Factory at Subsection 2 and the Remaining Portion of Section F of Yuen Long Town Lot No. 313 and the Extensions Thereto, Yuen Long InnoPark, New Territories (commissioned by Turbo Ice Company Limited) (On-going): Description of project: Provide comprehensive consulting services on financial arrangements to assist the client in relocating their existing factory in Tuen Mun due to land resumption by the Government. Duties: Provide strategic advice on the overall financial arrangements to assist the Client to smoothly relocate and implement the proposed development; Provide project management and coordination input; Carry out valuation on the land value and gross development value ; Carry out valuation on business value; Formulate strategies for lobbying with relevant bureaux/government departments; Coordinate with experts to meet the Client’s financial objectives.
Project Director for Development Strategy Consultancy Services at Tuen Mun Town Lot No. 372, Tuen Mun, New Territories (Commissioned by Shiu Wing Company Limited) (On-going): Description of project: Provide development strategy consultancy to help the Client explore opportunities for incorporating new businesses at the Site. Duties: Prepare relevant materials and/or make presentation to relevant Government bureaux/departments e.g. DevB, Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau (FTSB), etc. on the future intended use(s); Assist in obtaining policy support from various Government Bureaux; Liaise with LandsD on the interpretation of lease; Propose recommendation(s)/amendment(s) to the relevant Broad Land Use Proposal.
Project Director for Land and Planning Consultancy Services for Advanced Manufacturing Centre for Food in Tai Po Industrial Estate, New Territories (commissioned by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation) (2022): The objective of this Assignment is to echo with the Government’s Policy Address on Advance Manufacturing via provision of feasibility study and submission of planning and land applications to the Government to realize a new AMC building at the Tai Po INNOPARK Area. Duties: Advise on the feasibility for various development options from planning perspective whilst taking into consideration the balance of time, cost and feasibility of the project; Prepare a Feasibility Study, Planning Statement and Visual Impact Assessment in support of the Planning application; Provide planning and land submission strategy for timely completion of project; Resolve potential planning and land issues to be generated by the proposed AMC development; and Coordinate with the Client’s TFS consultant to obtain approval of the project
Project Director for Relevant Land Matters in Unit B on 8/F and Unit A on 12/F, Sang Hing Industrial Building and Proposed ‘Godown/Warehouse’ Use in Unit A & B on 8/F within The Remaining Portion of Lot No. 295 in D.D.444, Kwai Chung, New Territories (2020): Prepare and submit Waiver Application to LandsD; and Carry out any necessary correspondence and liaison work with relevant government departments.
Project Director for Valuation Report for Open Storage at Various Lots in D.D.111, New Territories: Carry out a valuation report for the subject lots for the client’s internal use.
[Confidential] Coordinating Director Study on Multi-storey Complex for Container-Related Uses and Modern Logistics Facilities in Kwai Chung – Feasibility Study (commissioned by Civil Engineering and Development Department of the HKSAR Government) (2023): The objective of this Assignment is to provide preliminary financial assessment that forms part of the feasibility study to examine the technical feasibility of developing a MSC for container storage/cargo handling cum modern logistics facilities at the study site in Kwai Chung. Duties: Prepare a preliminary financial assessment to estimate the land premium and accommodation value that the market is ready to offer for the study site based on both direct comparison and residual valuation methods.
COLUMBARIUM DEVELOPMENT
[Confidential] Deputy Project Director for Investigation for the Site Formation and Associated Infrastructural Works for Development of Columbarium at Pok Fu Lam – Investigation commissioned by the Civil Engineering and Development Department (Civil Engineering and Development Department of the HKSAR Government) (2024): The objective of this Assignment is to provide 31,000 nos. of niches to cater such increasing demand at the Pok Fu Lam area whilst satisfying the Client and relevant Government departments’ requirements. Duties: Provide strategic advice and direction to realize the project; Identify potential issues generated from the proposed columbarium development and provide overall cost effective approaches to resolve the identified issues; Lead and manage team members to provide project management, town planning and visual impact inputs in support of technical proposal; Carry out public engagement and direct liaison with the public and the Government departments; Lead a ground of multi-disciplinary professionals involving town planners, landscape architects, traffic engineers, environmental experts, infrastructural engineers, etc. to provide technical assessments to obtain endorsement from relevant departments; and Formulate strategy to secure public support; etc..
Project Director for Planning Consultancy Services for Provision of Columbarium at Ex-Kwai Chung Incineration Plant on Kwai Yue Street (Programme No. 31NB) (commissioned by Architectural Services Department (2023): The objective of this Assignment is to obtain endorsement from relevant Government department for a proposed multi-storey columbarium development with associated facilities at the Kwai Chung area. Duties: Provide strategic advice and direction to realize the project; Provide project management and town planning inputs in support of the amendment of plan exercise; Carry out public engagement and direct liaison with the public; Lead and oversee a ground of multi-disciplinary professionals involving town planners, landscape architects, traffic engineers, environmental experts, infrastructural engineers to provide technical assessments in support of the amendment of plan exercise; and Formulate strategy to secure the Government’s endorsement and public support.
CROSS-BOUNDARY FACILITES DEVELOPMENT
Planning Study for Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Cross-Boundary Control Point and its Associated Connecting Road, HKSAR (commissioned by Civil Engineering and Development Department and Planning Department of HKSAR Government): Description of the project: develop the 5th road-based boundary control point for strategic development in Hong Kong. Duties: liaise with a multi-disciplinary team; provide general planning inputs; perform public aspiration analysis and undertake public engagement research for lobbying exercise; supervise the study process; carry out broad qualitative economic analysis looking into the potential impacts to Hong Kong, Guangdong Province Mainland China and Taiwan; undertake research works on Greater Pearl River Delta development policies in respect of Hong Kong development; prepare planning papers to facilitate Government departmental meetings; review planning reports; prepare public engagement materials; perform site search exercise for village relocation; etc.
OTHER GOVERNMENT FACILITIES DEVELOPMENT
[Confidential] Project Director for the Consultancy Services on Application for Permission under Section 16 of the Town Planning Ordinance (TPO) for Shui Hau Education Centre, Lantau (commissioned by the Civil Engineering and Development Department of the HKSAR Government) (On-going): Duties: Provide Town Planning and master planning input seek permission for the use of Education Centre.
Project Director for Consultancy Services for Application for Permission under Section 16 of the Town Planning Ordinance for Joint-user Complex at the Junction of Shing Tai Road and Sheung Mau Street, Chai Wan, Hong Kong (commissioned by Architectural Services Department) (2023): The objective of this Assignment is to obtain a planning approval for a Joint-user Complex for ASD. Duties: Provide project management, town planning and visual impact inputs in support of the S16 Application; Carry out public engagement and direct liaison with the public, government departments and district council members; Lead and oversee a group of multi-disciplinary professionals involving town planners, traffic engineers, and infrastructural engineers to prepare documents for a S16 planning application to the TPB including architectural and landscape design, topographical surveys, environmental assessment, traffic, sewage and drainage impact assessments, air ventilation assessment; and Formulate strategy to secure public support and the Government’s approval for the project.
Project Director for Consultancy Services for Planning Application, Hypothetical Study Preliminary Environmental Review with Associated Minor Studies and Traffic Impact Assessment for Modular Integrated Construction for Fire Station cum Ambulance Depot with Department Quarters at Anderson Road (Programme No. 177BF) (commissioned by Architectural Services Department) (2023): Duties: project management; lead a group of multi-disciplinary professionals; coordinate with experts to secure planning approval for the project; provide town planning inputs; public engagement and direct liaison with the public and governmental departments; formulate strategy to secure public support.
MIXED USES, COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
Project Director for the Consultancy Services for strategic planning to Draft Urban Renewal Authority Sai Yee Street / Flower Market Road Development Scheme Plan No. S/K3/URA5/1 for in-situ Relocation (Religious Institution) in Mong Kok, Hong Kong (Commissioned by Tin Chuen Church) (On-going): Duties: Provide top-tier strategic directions to Client for the Urban Renewal process, authored the representation to the Town Planning Board and provided advice on the Urban Renewal Authorities' offer to the Client.
Deputy Project Director for Consultancy Services for a Proposed Comprehensive Residential cum School Development in the Remaining Portion of Tuen Mun Town Lot No. 117 and Adjoining Land, Tuen Mun, Hong Kong (2019): Description of the project: The objectives of the Assignment is to choose and assist the selected Developer to develop a comprehensive residential cum school development in Tuen Mun. Duties: provide professional services incl. project management, preparation of documents and advisory during the Express of Interest/Tender, planning submission and post-planning approval stages.
Project Director for Planning Application under Section 16 of the Town Planning Ordinance of HKSAR for a Proposed Eating Place with Minor Relaxation of Building Height Restrictions within Stanley Lot No. 427 & 428 and Stanley Inland Lot No. 124, Stanley, Hong Kong (Commissioned by Eton Properties Limited): Duties: Prepare documents for a planning application under section 16 of the TPO to the Town Planning Board including architectural and landscape design, urban design and streetscape analyses, topographical and tree surveys, traffic and sewage impact assessments in support of the planning statement. Duties: project management; lead a group of multi-disciplinary professionals involving town planners, traffic engineers, and infrastructural engineers; formulate strategy to secure public support; coordinate with experts to secure planning approval for the project; and provide town planning inputs; etc.
Project Director for Consultancy Services for Feasibility Study and Application for Permission under Section 12A and Section 16 of the Town Planning Ordinance for Proposed Residential Development at Various Lots in D.D.210 and Lot Nos. 1860RP, 1861s.A RP in D.D.244, Ho Chung, Sai Kung, New Territories (2022): Duties: project management; prepare a feasibility report to present to feasibility of different scenarios of the proposed residential development; lead a group of multi-disciplinary professionals; coordinate with experts to secure planning approval for the project; provide town planning inputs; public engagement and direct liaison with the public and governmental departments; formulate strategy to secure public support.
Project Director for Planning Application under Section 16 for Lot 681 and 682 within DD114, Wong Chuk Yuen, Shek Kong, Yuen Long: Duties: project management; lead a group of multi-disciplinary professionals; coordinate with experts to secure planning approval for the project; provide town planning inputs; public engagement and direct liaison with the public and governmental departments; formulate strategy to secure public support.
Project Director for Consultancy Services on Rezoning Exercise for a Low to Medium Density Residential Development at Sai Kung, New Territories (2019): Prepare documents for a planning enquiry and a conceptual master plan in support of the preliminary planning statement; and carry out any necessary liaison works with the Government throughout the engaging process.
Project Director for Environmental Consultancy Services For Proposed Residential Development at Ho Chung, Sai Kung, New Territories, Lot No. 581 in D.D.210 (2018): Provide services of assisting lead consultant to conduct liaison work with Environmental Protection Department in relation to the Environmental Assessment (EA); and prepare draft report write-up of the EA.
Project Director for Representation on Draft Mui Wu North Outline Zoning Plan No. S/I-MWN/1 under Section 6(1) of Town Planning Ordinance for an Existing House Development (2021): Prepare and submit necessary documents for the Representation to the Town Planning Board (the TPB); review works carried out by Agricultural, Fisheries and Cultural Department; make presentation to the Town Planning Board; review relevant legal and building license documents; conduct site visits; formulate arguments and prepare supporting justifications to supplement the same; and more.
Project Director for a Residential Development with nos. of houses over 30 near Wo Sang Wai, Hong Kong: The objective of the Assignment is to gauge the degree of possibility of the proposed residential development with relevant Government departments. The proposed development aims to formulate and develop a sustainable residential community near ecological sensitive areas, providing compensation of wetland areas in exchange for residential development to ease the housing pressure in Hong Kong. Duties: Prepare planning submission to Planning Department; conduct master planning and landscape design; liaise with Government departments; provide planning strategies and inputs; provide advice on implications relevant to land documents; formulate acquisition strategies and business cooperation approaches l coordinate
Town Planner for Planning Application (incl. Minor Relaxation of Development Envelope) under S16 of TPO for Joint Student Hostel for Hong Kong University of Science and Technology / Hong Kong Baptist University at Tseung Kwan O, HKSAR: Description of the project: secure planning approval for the hostel development. Duties: prepare planning submission to the TPB; undertake liaison works with associated Government departmental officials; perform daily project coordination with a multi-disciplinary team of environmental experts, architects, traffic engineers; etc.
Town Planner for Planning Application under S16 of TPO for Low Density Residential Development and Minor Relaxation of Site Coverage Restriction in Lantau, HKSAR: Description of the project: secure planning approval for the hostel development. Duties: prepare planning submission to the TPB; perform daily project coordination with a multi-disciplinary team of environmental experts, architects, traffic engineers, infrastructure engineers; etc.
Town Planner for Planning Application (Review) under Section 17 for Minor Relaxation of Building Height Restriction for Residential Development at 170C, 170D, 170E AND 170F Boundary Street, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon, HKSAR: Description of the project: secure planning approval for minor relaxation of building height restriction for a residential development facing difficulties in realizing a practical site coverage of a podium of 60% and the associated building height. Duties: prepare planning submission to the TPB; undertake liaison works with associated Government departmental officials; perform daily project coordination with a multi-disciplinary team of environmental experts, architects, traffic engineers; etc.
Project Director for Consultancy Services on Rezoning Exercise for a Low Density Residential Development at Yuen Long, New Territories (2020): Prepare documents for a planning enquiry and a conceptual master plan in support of the preliminary planning statement; and carry out any necessary liaison works with the Government throughout the engaging process.
Project Director for Consultancy Service for Application for Permission under Section 16 of the Town Planning Ordinance for Redevelopment at 5-7 Somerset Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong (2018): provide planning inputs; project management; lead and coordinate with a group of multi-disciplinary professionals involving town planners, traffic engineers, land matters expert, etc; prepare documents in support of the planning statement to secure planning approval for the project; and carry out any necessary liaison works with the Government.
Town Planner for Planning Application under Section 16 and Section 17 of TPO for Office Use at K.I.L 11073 in West Kowloon, HKSAR: Description of the project: secure planning approval for the office development. Duties: prepare planning submission to the TPB; undertake liaison works with associated Government departmental officials; perform daily project coordination with a multi-disciplinary team of environmental experts, architects, traffic engineers; etc.
Town Planner for Representation to the Proposed Development Parameters of Site 5 under Urban Design Study for the New Central Harbourfront (UDSNCH) in HKSAR (commissioned by Planning Department of HKSAR Government): Description of the project: propose an alternative development scheme within the study area of UDSNCH for the consideration of the Planning Department. Duties: prepare planning submission to PlanD; perform daily project coordination with urban designers/graphics and architects and air ventilation assessment experts; provide urban design inputs; propose development parameters and layouts; elucidate the proposal’s merits to Client and Planning Department; etc.
Town Planner for Visual Impact Assessment in support of West Kowloon Reclamation Site 6 Public Housing Development in HKSAR: Description of the project: prepare a visual impact assessment to support the public housing development in West Kowloon Reclamation Site. Duties: perform daily project coordination with graphic designers; provide urban design and planning inputs to the assessment; produce associated photomontages; etc.
HOTEL DEVELOPMENT
Deputy Project Director for Consultancy Services for Advising on the Special Requirements to be Imposed on the Proposed Hotel and Office Development Adjacent to the Kai Tak Sport Park (Quotation No. HAB/RMU3-5/25/4/003/17) (commissioned by HAB) (2019): Duties: Carry out hotel study through public engagement and direct liaison with the public; Responsible for facilitation of the project direction and management of the consultancy services, prepare working paper, interim report; and report on Stakeholder Engagement for the formulation/implementation of stakeholder engagement strategy and programme.
Project Director for Traffic Impact Assessment and Application for Planning Permission under Section 16(A)2 of the Town Planning Ordinance for a Proposed Amendment on Hotel Guestrooms at 8/F – 23/F Eco Tree Hotel, 156 – 160 Des Voeux Road West, Sai Ying Pun, Hong Kong: Duties: Provide traffic and planning inputs for the proposed amendment on hotel guestrooms. Duties: Preparation of planning statement for land use amendment and traffic impact assessment for better integration with surrounding areas.
Town Planner for Planning Application under Section 16(2) for Class B Amendment to the Approved Hotel of One Silversea, 18 Hoi Fai Road, HKSAR: Description of the project: To obtain a town planning approval from the Town Planning Board for Hotel Development. Duties: prepare planning submission to the TPB; perform daily project coordination with a multi-disciplinary team of environmental experts, architects, traffic engineers; etc.
ELDERLY HOUSING
Town Planner for Planning Application under Section 16 of the Town Planning Ordinance (TPO) of HKSAR - Area 115 Comprehensive Elderly Housing by Hong Kong Housing Society, Tin Shui Wai, HKSAR: Description of the project: develop a unique/pioneer elderly community in Tin Shui Wai to set out an exemplar for the future to cater the aging population for Hong Kong and Pearl River Delta Region. Duties: prepare planning submission to the TPB; perform daily project coordination with urban designers/graphics, architects, electrical/mechanical engineers, surveyors, environmental experts, ecological experts, air ventilation assessment experts, infrastructural engineers and traffic engineers; provide urban design inputs; review development parameters and layouts; etc.
Project Director for Provision of Documents for Representation on Draft Hung Shui Kiu and Ha Tsuen Outline Zoning Plan No. S/HSK/1 under Section 6(1) of Town Planning Ordinance (2017): Duties: Prepare and submit necessary documents for the Representation to the Town Planning Board (the TPB).
SHOP, SERVICES AND EATING PLACE
Project Director for Application for Planning Permission under Section 16 of the Town Planning Ordinance for a Proposed Temporary Eating Place at Hung Shui Kiu, New Territories, Hong Kong (2017): Description of the project: The objective of the Assignment is to provide traffic, planning, urban design and landscape inputs for the proposed temporary eating place. Duties: Preparation of the Section 16 Planning Application including Traffic Appraisal, Environmental Assessment, Drainage and Sewage Impact Assessment, Water Impact Assessment and Geotechnical Planning Review Report for better integration with surrounding areas.
Consultancy Services for Temporary Use(s) at STIL No. 124, Stanley, Hong Kong: Provide land advisory inputs and formulate temporary use options; Submit a waiver application to LandsD; and carry out any necessary liaison works with the Government departments.
Project Director for Fresh Provision Shop License within Survey District 4 Lot 3084 (Part), New Territories: Provide services for submission of a Fresh Provision Shop License application to the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD).
Project Director for Consultancy Services for Application for Permission under Section 16 of the Town Planning Ordinance for Proposed Temporary ‘Shop and Services’ Use within the Remaining Portions of Lot Nos. 935 and 934, and Lot no. 945 in D.D.9, Nam Wa Po, New Territories: provide planning inputs; project management; lead and coordinate with a group of multi-disciplinary professionals involving town planners, traffic engineers, land matters expert, etc; prepare documents in support of the planning statement to secure planning approval for the project; and carry out any necessary liaison works with the Government.
Project Director for Term Consultancies for Planning and Lands Advisory Services on Matters relevant to D.D.130 Lot 886, 887 and 920 RP, New Territories: Provide services of Provision of approaches and strategies to the Client for handling planning and lands matters relevant to the captioned lots; Carry out any necessary liaison works with Government departments; and Liaise with Lands Department to retrieve histories of the captioned lots in questions.
Town Planner for Planning Application under Section 16 for Temporary Minor Relaxation of Gross Floor Area Restriction for Facilitation of Temporary Retail Development, HKSAR: Description of the project: secure planning approval for the temporary retail development. Duties: prepare planning submission to the TPB; undertake liaison works with associated Government departmental officials; perform daily project coordination with a multi-disciplinary team of environmental experts, architects, traffic engineers; etc.
ENTERTAINMENT/GAMING
Project Advisor for Master Planning of LEGOLAND Shanghai and Shenzhen, PRC (Site Area of each theme park is over 1,000 ha.) (commissioned by Merling Entertainments via Century 3 (Shanghai) Incorporated): Description of project: The LEGOLAND project at Shanghai and Shenzhen are both landmark projects that aimed to create a world-class, immersive theme park and resort destination. Spanning over 1,000 hectares, the development will integrate LEGO-themed attractions, hospitality, retail, entertainment, and sustainable infrastructure to cater to visitors and the local community. The master planning of the LEGOLAND projects seek to establish Shanghai and Shenzhen as a premier leisure hub in China, combining innovative design, interactive experiences, and environmental stewardship. This is a master planning project that involved the use and implementation of complex amusement rides.
Project Director for Planning Study in Support of an Application for Mahjong/Tin Kau License at Subsection 1 of Section A of Lot 1152, Section D of Lot 1152, Section E of Lot 1152 and Section F of Lot 1152 in Kowloon Inland Lot (the Proposed Site), Kowloon: Conduct an in-depth Planning Study in order to provide professional planning justification for the relocation of the Mahjong premise.
Town Planner for Representation to the Proposed Building Height Restriction in Aberdeen for Aberdeen Marina Club, HKSAR under TPO: Description of the project: propose a building height profile for the area of Aberdeen. Duties: prepare planning statement to the TPB; perform daily project coordination with architects, urban designers, surveyors and 3D animation renderer; etc.
OTHER FACILITIES
OTHER FACILITIES
Comprehensive Design Consultancy Services for Feasibility Study of Two Underground Connections, One between URA Project CBS-2:KC and To Kwa Wan Mass Transit Railway Station, and the Other between URA Project KC-017 Main Site and Sung Wong Toi Mass Transit Railway Station (commissioned by Urban Renewal Authority / Mott MacDonald Hong Kong Limited) (2022): The objective of this Assignment is to provide professional estate surveying and traffic engineering consultancy inputs to the two proposed underground links connecting the URA development sites and the MTR stations in Kowloon. Duties: advise on the possible gazettal arrangements and the associated requirements and procedures; carry out traffic impact assessment (TIA) construction TIA and pedestrian analysis and advise the traffic constraints; attend meetings with the client; prepare submission to the feasibility studies report, etc..
Town Planner for Planning Application under Section 16 and 17 of the TPO for Petrol Filling Station use at 11 - 15 Kok Cheung Street, Tai Kok Shui, HKSAR: Description of the project: secure planning approval for Petrol Filling Station development. Duties: prepare planning submission to the TPB; perform liaison works with associated Government departmental officials; perform daily project coordination with a multi-disciplinary team including legal advisors, environmental experts, fire safety experts, quantitative risk assessment experts, architects and traffic engineers; etc.
Town Planner for Planning Application under Section 16 for a Concrete Batching Plant (restricted projects), HKSAR: Description of the project: secure planning approval for an enhancement proposal for internal transport/facilities arrangement. Duties: prepare planning submission to the TPB; perform daily project coordination with a multi-disciplinary team involving architects, traffic engineers; etc.
LAND ADMINSTRATION / VALUATION AND COMPENSATION UNDER LAND RESUMPTION BY GOVERNMENT
Project Director for Consultancy Services on Planning and Lands Matters – Resumption of Part of Lot No. 4433 S163RP within D.D.51, On Lok Tusen, New Territories (Land Compensation - HD Engineering Limited) (On-going): Description of the project: This assignment is to carry out (1) short term waiver application; (2) application on grant of use of the adjoining land; and (3) written claim to the Secretary for Transport and Housing under Section 29 of CAP 370. Duties: review of relevant land documents; check of planning context; investigation on the impact areas of the subject site and the associated chronology of the highways impacting the subject site; communication with Government departments on behalf of the Client for his rightful interests; advise on business valuation approaches; provide advices/insights to solicitors/barristers for their preparation of land tribunal submission; and more. The outcomes include rightful protection of ingress/egress; minimization of resumed areas; land valuation with specific focuses on shadowing effect, characteristics of short term waiver; egress/ingress; evaluation on value of easement and loss due to the severance of the land resumed; and more.
Project Director for Consultancy Services on Land with Planning Matters, Resumption of Part of Lot Nos. 4272 S.C and 4250 S.C within D.D.51 (the Site), Fanling, New Territories (Land Compensation – K Kee Engineering Co. Limited) (On-going): Description of the project: This objective of this Assignment is to conduct a preliminary feasibility study and carry out further in-depth discussions with various Government departments. It was to facilitate the Client to appreciate the status quo and identify options of strategies for further negotiation with Lands Department. The Assignment involves review of relevant land documents; check of planning context; investigation on the impact areas of the subject site and the associated chronology of the highways impacting the subject site; communication with Government departments on behalf of the Client for his rightful interests; advise on business valuation approaches; provide advices/insights to solicitors/barristers for their preparation of land tribunal submission; and more. The outcomes include rightful protection of ingress/egress; minimization of resumed areas; land valuation with specific focuses on shadowing effect, characteristics of short term waiver; egress/ingress; evaluation on value of easement and loss due to the severance of the land resumed; and more.
Consultancy Services on Land at Various Lots in D.D.125, Hung Shui Kiu, New Territories (Land Compensation – Luen Bong Property Development Limited / Fortuneland Development Holding Limited) (On-going): Description of the project: This objective of this Assignment is to conduct an in-depth review and analysis on the Client’s business as a Tenant of the Subject Site for preparation of the Statutory claim on compensation due to resumption. The Assignment involves review of relevant land documents; check of planning context; formulate relevant heads of claim to be included in the Statutory Claim; calculate the Client’s business loss; communication with Government departments on behalf of the Client for his rightful interests; advise on the overall strategy on compensation claim to the Client’s best interest.
Consultancy Services acting as Agent of the Client for DD 128 Lot Nos. 38, 54, 55, 56, 57, 61, 62, 63, 67, 68, 69, and DD 129 Lot Nos. 3010, 3012RP, 3013, 3014, 3015, 3016, 3017, 3018, 3019, 3020, 3021, 3022, 3025, 3026, 3032, 3033, 3034, 3035 S.A, 3036, 3037, 3038, 3039, 3040, 3024RP in Hung Shui Kiu, New Territories (for Top First Logistics Limited in Fung Kong Tsuen) (2021): Description of the project: The subject sites were subject to land resumption under Cap 124 and Cap 370. The Client, acting as an subletting agent to the landlord, runs a huge logistic business serving a large portion customers in urban areas. Duties: Liaise with Lands Department; submission to Lands Departments to professionally explain the context and the business loss of the Site; provide technical solutions to physical layout for truck maneuvering; etc.. The outcome is satisfactory with the compensation being expected by the Client.
Consultancy Services on Land at Lot Nos. 759S.C, 761S.D and 762S.D within D.D. 95, Kwu Tung North, New Territories (Land Compensation – Ying Fung Distillery Limited) (2024): Description of the project: This objective of this Assignment is to conduct an in-depth review and analysis on the Client’s business as a Tenant of the Subject Site for preparation of the Statutory claim on compensation due to resumption. The Assignment involves review of relevant land documents; check of planning context; formulate relevant heads of claim to be included in the Statutory Claim; calculate the Client’s business loss; communication with Government departments on behalf of the Client for his rightful interests; advise on the overall strategy on compensation claim to the Client’s best interest.
Consultancy Services on Land at Various Lots within D.D.125 Ha Tsuen, New Territories (Land Compensation – SJ Logistics Limited) (2024): Description of the project: This objective of this Assignment is to conduct an in-depth review and analysis on the Client’s business as a Tenant of the Subject Site for preparation of the Statutory claim on compensation due to resumption. The Assignment involves review of relevant land documents; check of planning context; formulate relevant heads of claim to be included in the Statutory Claim; calculate the Client’s business loss; communication with Government departments on behalf of the Client for his rightful interests; advise on the overall strategy on compensation claim to the Client’s best interest.
Project Director for Consultancy Services for Land Advice on DD 121 Lot Nos. 2008 S.D, 2008 S.F ss. 2 and 2008 S.FRP in Tong Yan San Tsuen, Yuen Long New Territories (Land Resumption – Luen Hop Kuen Hing) (2021): Description of the project: The objective of this assignment is to provide land advice to the Client when handling the land resumption of the subject lots with Lands Department. Duties: The Assignment involves review of relevant land documents; check of planning context; advise on business valuation approaches; and more. The outcomes include rightful protection of ingress/egress; minimization of resumed areas; land valuation with specific focuses on shadowing effect, characteristics of short term waiver; egress/ingress; evaluation on value of easement and loss due to the severance of the land resumed; and more.
Project Director for Consultancy Services acting as Agent of the Client for Various Lots within D.D. 128 in Hung Shui Kiu, New Territories (for Shun Fai Logistics Limited in Fung Kong Village): Description of the project: The subject sites were subject to land resumption under Cap 124 and Cap 370. The Client, acting as a subletting agent to the landlord, runs a huge logistic business serving a large portion customers in urban areas. Duties: Liaise with Lands Department; submission to Lands Departments to professionally explain the context and the business loss of the Site; provide technical solutions to physical layout for truck maneuvering; etc. The outcome is satisfactory with the compensation being expected by the Client.
Project Director for Consultancy Services acting as Agent of the Client for D.D. 125 Lot Nos. 491, 492, 493, 494 in Hung Shui Kiu, New Territories (for Po Luen Logistics Limited in Kai Pak Hill): Description of the project: The subject sites were subject to land resumption under Cap 124 and Cap 370. The Client, acting as a subletting agent to the landlord, runs a huge logistic business serving a large portion customers in urban areas. Duties: Liaise with Lands Department; submission to Lands Departments to professionally explain the context and the business loss of the Site; provide technical solutions to physical layout for truck maneuvering; etc. The outcome is satisfactory with the compensation being expected by the Client.
Review on Outline Zoning Plan in Wan Chai area, HKSAR: Description of the project: review the possibility for imposition of building height restriction on Wan Chai Outline Zoning Plan. Duties: carry out researches on dilapidated buildings and redevelopment potential; perform daily project coordination with Government Officials; etc
Project Director for Consultancy Services for Application for Short Term Tenancy - Government Land for Private Garden adjoining House A, Greenland Villas at Sha Tin Town Lot No. 195, Sha Tin, New Territories (2022): Description of the project: carry out a STT application. Duties: submission to District Land Office; liaise with the clients, Lands Department, Buildings Department, and Civil Engineering and Development Department; and advise any matters related to tenancy agreement.
Project Director for Consultancy Services for Application for Short Term Waiver on Lot 920 RP of D.D.130 in Tuen Mun (2022): Description of the assignment: The subject site is a complicated site as it involves Tso and Tong land with over 20 years of development history on site. It was once an idle land with 400KV Overhead Line straddling the whole site on an “GB” zone. The Site has now been serving over 20,000 customers annually for barbeque activities. Duties: facilitate Lands Department and the Client to work out a comprehensive plan and agreement for the continuing business; interpretation to the Client on complicated planning and land matters; liaise with Lands Department and Planning Department; work out pros and cons analysis on available options with Lands Department; and more. Duties: as a project director to work on the above details.
Project Director for Consultancy Services for Application for Short Term Waiver on Rural Building Lot No. 1098 (Eton Properties Limited): Description of the assignment: The subject site is a complicated site as it involves a previously signed agreement with Lands Department. Duties: facilitate Lands Department and the Client to work out a comprehensive plan and agreement for an interim business arrangement; interpretation to the Client on complicated planning and land matters; liaise with Lands Department and Planning Department; work out pros and cons analysis on available options with Lands Department; and more. Duties: as a project director to work on the above details.