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HK Unveils Legal Framework for Northern Metropolis Development

3/1/2026

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The Hong Kong government will present a flexible legal framework for the Northern Metropolis to the Legislative Council on March 24, 2026.
Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho announced the update after a budget proposal allocating HK$30 billion (US$3.8 billion) for the 30,000-hectare New Territories project.
The framework aims to streamline development and empower the government to introduce subsidiary legislation, removing barriers to planning and development.

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The Hong Kong government will present a flexible legal framework for the Northern Metropolis to the Legislative Council on March 24, 2026.
Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho announced the update after a budget proposal allocating HK$30 billion (US$3.8 billion) for the 30,000-hectare New Territories project.
The framework aims to streamline development and empower the government to introduce subsidiary legislation, removing barriers to planning and development.