In a paper submitted to the Kwun Tong District Council, officials proposed building a hillside station between Ma Yau Tong and Yau Tong East, saying tens of thousands of nearby public housing residents will benefit.
That’s on top of eight stations initially planned: Choi Hung East, Choi Wan, Shun Lee, Shun On, Sau Mau Ping, Po Tat, Ma Yau Tong and Yau Tong East.
Under the latest proposal, adjustments will be made to the section between Ma Yau Tong and Yau Tong East.
That section will still be partly elevated and partly underground, but the tunnel portion will be reduced, to facilitate the construction of a terminus.
Officials said they also adopted other changes to the smart and green transit project after considering suggestions by district councillors and members of the community.
These include connecting the Choi Hung East and Yau Tong East stations to existing MTR stations with pedestrian bridges and tunnels, to facilitate transfer to Kwun Tong Line and Tseung Kwan O Line.
The Shun On station will be built closer to United Christian Hospital, with a covered walkway added on Shun On Road for better access to the hospital.
The government didn’t rule out the possibility of further extension of the transit system, saying space is reserved for potential northwest bound expansion to Tsz Wan Shan.
There are also plans to re-purpose a depot site and adjacent land at the Ma Yau Tong station to allow for commercial and residential use.
The government said the rezoned land of about 6.8 hectares could provide around 8,900 residential units and generate financial support for the project.
The administration noted the goal is to complete the statutory procedures and tendering within next year and to award the contract by 2027.
It said it hopes the system can commence operation by 2033 or earlier.
The Kwun Tong District Council is set to discuss the proposals next Monday.
