Press Releases

16 Oct 2024

Responses by URA to 2024 Policy Address

In response to the announcement made by the Chief Executive in the 2024 Policy Address today (16 October 2024) on the initiatives to expedite urban redevelopment and further improve building safety and building management, a spokesperson for the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) said that the URA welcomes these initiatives and will fully support their implementation. The spokesperson remarked that, in an evolving economic environment, new resources must be created, particularly by unleashing the development potential of land in old districts, to enable urban renewal work to be carried out in a sustainable and orderly manner. Over the past year, the URA has supported the Government in the implementation of various policies and measures, including the recommendations from the District Stud
25 Sep 2024

URA Launches Home Safety Improvement Community Programme to Enhance Home and Fire Safety for the Elderly and Underprivileged Families in Old Districts

The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) launches the Home Safety Improvement Community Programme (HSICP) in partnership with community organisations in Kowloon City, Central and Western District, Kwun Tong, Sham Shui Po, and Yau Tsim Mong to provide home safety solutions with essential safety and fire protection facilities for free to the needy elderly and underprivileged families, including those living in sub-divided units and ethnic minorities.  A ceremony was held today (25 September 2024) at the URA’s Building Rehabilitation Resource Centre in To Kwa Wan and was officiated by the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Miss Alice Mak, Managing Director of the URA Ir Wai Chi-sing, District Officer (Yau Tsim Mong) Mr Edward Yu, District Officer (Sham Shui Po) Mr Paul Wong, District Officer (C
20 Sep 2024

One Tender Submission Received for the URA’s Kai Tak Road / Sa Po Road Development Scheme

The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) received one tender submission for the development of the Kai Tak Road / Sa Po Road Development Scheme (KC-015 Project) in Kowloon City before the deadline for submission at noon today (20 September 2024). A URA spokesperson remarked that the URA will not speculate on the considerations of the developers and consortia in submitting tender for the KC-015 Project.  Developers and consortia in general take into account various factors when bidding for development projects, such as their liquidity reserves, the impact of interest rates on interest expenses and property prices, construction costs, the inventory of unsold units, and prevailing market demand. To enhance the attractiveness of the KC-015 Project, the URA has refined the criteria for shortlist
21 Aug 2024

URA’s HK$12 Billion Triple-tranche Hong Kong Dollar Bond Issuance

The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) announced today (21 August 2024) the successful pricing of its triple-tranche HK$12 billion senior bonds offering under its US$3 billion Medium Term Note Programme (the Offering). The Offering comprises HK$4 billion 3-year, HK$5 billion 5-year and HK$3 billion 10-year bonds. The proceeds from the Offering will fund its capital expenditure on urban renewal projects and for general corporate purposes. The triple-tranche bond offering is summarised in the table below: Tenor Coupon Issuance 3-year 3.35% HK$4 billion 5-year 3.45% HK$5 billion 10-year 3.55% HK$3 bi
12 Aug 2024

Invitation to Tender – URA’s Kai Tak Road / Sa Po Road Development Project

The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) today (12 August 2024) invited a total of 30 developers and consortia to submit a tender for the development of the Kai Tak Road / Sa Po Road Development Project (the Project) in Kowloon City.  The URA will provide the tender documents to the invited developers and consortia to prepare their tenders.  Interested developers or consortia have to submit their tender proposals to URA Headquarters at 26/F COSCO Tower, 183 Queen’s Road Central, by 12 noon on 20 September 2024 (Friday).  Late submissions will not be considered.  A tender review panel under the URA Board will carefully examine the submissions received and recommend to the URA Board to make the decision regarding the award of the development contract of the Project.  Commenced in February

9 Aug 2024

URA Commences Redevelopment Project in Kowloon City to Create Greater Planning Gains through Holistic Planning with Approved Adjoining Development Scheme

The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) today (9 August 2024) commences the Ma Tau Wai Road / Lok Shan Road Development Project (KC-020 Project) in Kowloon City and proceeds with the relevant statutory planning procedures. Through integrated planning and design, the KC-020 Project will create synergy with the adjoining Kau Pui Lung Road / Chi Kiang Street Development Scheme (CBS-2:KC Scheme) approved earlier, bringing extended planning gains to the area. At the media briefing today, General Manager (Planning and Design) of the URA, Mr Mike Kwan, remarked, “The KC-020 Project is implemented to achieve the objectives set out in the 2011 Urban Renewal Strategy.  The Project will amplify the planning gains through holistic site planning with the adjoining CBS-2:KC Scheme which is one of the pilot

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