Source: Hong Kong Information Services
The Government today announced the latest progress on the integrated development project for the proposed Pak Shek Kok (PSK) Station, which is expected to see construction commence in the second half of 2028. Target commissioning for the new station is set for 2033.
The proposed station will be located roughly mid-way between the Hong Kong Science Park and the existing Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) Sports Centre site. To unlock the development potential of the vicinity, the project involves reprovisioning the existing sports centre to a site at Tung Tsz on Ting Kok Road, adjacent to EdUHK’s main campus.
Following land resumption and clearance, construction of the sports centre will begin in the second half of 2028 for completion in 2031.
The Development Bureau noted that because the project involves constructing a station on active running tracks, reprovisioning the sports centre, and upgrading infrastructure, it faces considerable engineering and financing challenges.
To take forward the project, a “station first, residential development later” approach will be adopted.
The Government will finance the integrated development by granting property development rights to the MTR Corporation for two sites at Pak Shek Kok and Ma On Shan. Residential developments at these sites are expected to commence progressively from 2031 at the earliest.
The Chief Executive in Council has approved the Government inviting the MTR Corporation to proceed with detailed planning and design for the PSK Station project. The approval includes an agreement in principle to grant the property development rights to finance the station, sports centre reprovisioning, and infrastructure works.
The selected station site aims to serve the vast majority of current and future residential and working populations. Proposed works also include a barrier-free elevated footbridge spanning the Tolo Highway to connect the station with Chong San Road near the Science Park.
The project will be presented to the Tai Po District Council for consultation tomorrow.