Part III : How to Conduct SEA?
Territorial Development Strategy Review (TDSR)

http://www.epd.gov.hk/epd/english/environmentinhk/eia_planning/sea/ebook1_7.html

To cater for the potential increase of population from 6.4 million in 1996 to about 8.1 million in 2011, TDSR - a comprehensive review of the land use development strategy for the whole of Hong Kong - was conducted and a SEA was also conducted as part of the Review as land use planning would have remarkable influences on people’s lives, environmental conditions as well as sustainability.

With a view to maximize environmental benefits, more than 20-plus options were considered and broad-brush assessments were carried out at the initial stage of the SEA, followed by more detailed assessments of short-listed options.

 

SEA of TDSR – Key Points

 

Territorial Development Strategy Review page cover

 

  • Population from 6.4 to 8.1 million by 2011.

  • SEA evaluated 20+ development options.

  • Several options discarded or amended.

  • Incorporate environmental consideration in the planning process at early stage.

SEA of TDSR – Key Outcomes

  • Policy issues raised at the highest level.

  • Eliminate environmentally undesirable options.

  • Recognize and protect environmentally sensitive areas.