The Government announced today that land use within the proposed area of the Sam Po Shue Wetland Conservation Park (SPS WCP) will remain strictly regulated during the interim period.
Responding to media enquiries regarding the operation of fishponds within the planned SPS WCP area, the Government highlighted that the park serves as a key demonstration project. The initiative integrates the creation of ecosystem value with the modernisation of the agriculture and fisheries industries.
The Agriculture, Fisheries & Conservation Department, alongside the Civil Engineering & Development Department, are moving ahead with the phased establishment of the park. Land clearance within the Phase 1 Stage 1 area of the SPS WCP has been completed. Construction works for Phase 1 are expected to commence in late 2026 or early 2027 at the earliest, with completion targeted for 2031.
The Government noted that relevant departments will continue to enforce regulations and pursue prosecutions against unauthorised developments, illegal waste dumping and other related unlawful activities within the proposed park area. Enforcement actions will be carried out under respective legislation, including the Town Planning Ordinance, the Waste Disposal Ordinance and the Land (Miscellaneous Provisions) Ordinance.
To strengthen these efforts, departments will step up inspections by utilising new technologies to assist in monitoring and investigations, while prioritising enforcement cases related to this area, it added.
