Legal framework for Northern Metropolis to be tabled at Legco on March 24
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Hong Kong's government will introduce a legal framework to the Legislative Council (Legco) on March 24 to expedite the development of the Northern Metropolis, a 30,000-hectare project in the New Territories. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho stated the framework will be "relatively flexible" to accommodate the long-term nature of the project by removing barriers and streamlining procedures. The government is seeking Legco approval for HK$30 billion in initial capital: HK$10 billion each for the Hetao Hong Kong Park, the San Tin Technopole, and the Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park. The legal framework aims to empower the government to introduce subsidiary legislation and exercise necessary powers for the project's development. The provisions will be discussed at a Legco development panel meeting.
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