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Tycoon urges Lantau land reclamation to meet Hong Kong's future needs

Property tycoon Gordon Wu has called for the revival of large-scale land reclamation projects off Lantau Island, arguing that Hong Kong's development is being hindered by a lack of urban land. He believes that while the Northern Metropolis project is a priority, future population growth to an estimated 10 million people will necessitate additional land creation. Wu emphasized that the government must first secure land ownership and develop transportation infrastructure before the private sector can invest in such mega-developments. AI

RANK_REASON This is an opinion piece from a property tycoon about urban planning and land development, not a core AI news item.

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Tycoon urges Lantau land reclamation to meet Hong Kong's future needs

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Natalie Wong ·

    Lantau reclamation plans should be revived, property tycoon Gordon Wu says

    Hong Kong should revive plans for large-scale reclamation off Lantau Island to run in parallel with the Northern Metropolis project, property magnate Gordon Wu Ying-sheung has said, warning that a lack of urban land will hold back the city’s development as the population grows. T…