Govt to lease brownfield sites to affected operators
The Lands Department announced that it’s leasing out three pieces of government land in Tai Po and North District to brownfield operators affected by  the government’s land resumption exercises. The department said in a press release that businesses affected by the administration's clearance operations before the end of next year are eligible to submit a tender from Friday to November 22.  Officials said all three sites are suitable for industrial, open storage, vehicle repair workshop and warehouse uses. Two of them could also serve as public car parks, or facilitate the operation of the recycling business.  Chief Executive John Lee had announced in his Policy Address on Wednesday that more than half of the 1,600 hectares of brownfield sites in the New Territories will be developed for housing and other purposes.  He added that occupants of the affected sites will be offered alternative premises at below-market rates. A Lands Department spokesperson said authorities are now identifying sites that could be suitable for short-term leases.