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Hong Kong's 'San Tin Technopole', a key component of the Northern Metropolis, is raising concerns over its slow development due to poor accessibility. Complex public transport routes and a lack of infrastructure are highlighted as major issues.

Current Status of 'San Tin Technopole' in Northern Metropolis

It takes approximately two hours to travel from Hong Kong's commercial heart, Causeway Bay, to the site of San Tin Technopole, a planned innovation hub under the Northern Metropolis megaproject. The journey involves taking trains on two lines, navigating two transit interchanges, and catching a public minibus, highlighting complex accessibility issues. The site currently consists of quiet fish ponds, villages, and scattered squatter homes, indicating that development is in its very early stages.

Poor Infrastructure and Development Challenges

The construction site of San Tin Technopole still lacks adequate infrastructure, primarily consisting of tranquil fishing villages and scattered squatter homes. This is seen as a factor that could impede the pace of the Northern Metropolis development project being pushed by the Hong Kong government. Local residents and development stakeholders have suggested implementing special laws to accelerate the pace of development.

*Source: SCMP (2026-04-16)*

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