Northern Metropolis development
Coverage of Northern Metropolis development in the Nexus archive.
- Surge in abandoned animals amid land clearance for Northern Metropolis development
A surge in abandoned animals with injuries, such as three-legged dogs and one-eyed cats, has been observed at a veterinary clinic in Hong Kong’s Sha Tin district, linked to displacement caused by the Northern Metropolis development project. The government initiative aims to transform 30,000 hectares into a new urban area.
- Commercial fish farm encroaches on government land, deemed ecological threat
A network of over 20 unauthorized artificial fish ponds in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis development occupies government land without permission, raising ecological concerns. The ponds are located near the Ramsar Convention-designated Mai Po Nature Reserve and Inner Deep Bay wetlands, critical habitats for migratory birds, with a green group warning about threats from materials used at the site.