Analysis of Public Expenditure by Policy Area Group


Major Capital Projects to Begin in 1999-2000


Funds allocated for capital projects to start in 1999-2000 include:

$million
(at 1998-99 prices)
Community and External Affairs
 
850
____________
  • Centre for Youth Development

  
Education
 
9,140
____________
  • Construction of additional primary and secondary schools
  • Reprovisioning, construction and enhancement programme for special schools
  • New Prevocational School at Northcote Close, Pokfulam
  • Improvement works in tertiary institutions(including student hostels)
  • School Improvement Programmes

  
Environment
 
6,130
____________
  • West Kowloon drainage improvement, Stages 2 & 3
  • Drainage improvement, flood protection schemes in the New Territories

 
   
Health
 
1,700
____________
  • Fanling primary health care centre in area 11B, Fanling
  • Relocation of the Tang Siu Kin Hospital Accident & Emergency Department
  • Refurbishment of Li Ka Shing Specialist Clinic at the Prince of Wales Hospital
  • Public Health Laboratory Centre

   
Infrastructure 43,060
____________
  • Route 10-North Lantau to Yuen Long Highway
  • Penny's Bay reclamation
  • SE Kowloon development at Kai Tak Airport- early development package
  • KCRC West Rail (Phase I) - Essential public infrastructure works
  • Widening of Tolo Highway between Island House interchange and Ma Liu Shui interchange
  • Replacement and rehabilitation of watermains, Stage 1, Phase 1

Security 4,660
____________
  • Expansion of kiosks and other facilities at Lok Ma Chau
  • Redevelopment of Police Headquarters - Arsenal Yard, Phase 3
  • Police stations improvements and security measures


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