The Central Reclamation
Phase III (CRIII) Project is the final phase of planned
waterfront reclamation in the Central District of Hong Kong
Island.
The CRIII Project
has evolved significantly since its original conception
over a decade ago. In 1997, while the Project design was
nearing completion, the ˇ§Protection of the Harbour Ordinanceˇ¨
was enacted. As a result, a critical review of the scope
of the project was conducted to formulate a scheme that
would achieve the objectives of the Harbour Ordinance and
provide sufficient land to serve the long-term needs of
Hong Kong.
The resulting scheme, referred to as the ˇ§Minimum Reclamation
Optionˇ¨, significantly changed the original reclamation
configuration; most notably reducing the reclamation from
32 to 18 hectares, with the majority of the transport infrastructure
to be located underground. The Project has incorporated
reclamation methods and mitigation measures that avoid or
reduce environmental impacts during construction. In the
long-term, the ultimate design will provide an unprecedented
opportunity to create a waterfront that complements Hong
Kongˇ¦s famous skyline whilst making the best use of the
reclaimed land, for both strategic infrastructure and recreational
open spaces, serving the community and tourists alike.
General Layout
Reprovisioned Ferry Piers
and Central Terminal Building
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