A forgotten corner of Hong Kong. That is Chiu Keng Wan. This small bay holds a secret history. It’s not a tale of grand temples or bustling markets. Instead it whispers of industrial ambition. Chiu Keng Wan was once slated for significant development.
The approved Tseung Kwan O Outline Zoning Plan changed the fate of this area. The plan incorporated Chiu Keng Wan into its scheme. This meant rezoning the land. Gone were the green belt designations. In their place? A proposed construction waste handling facility. A refuse transfer station. Even an electricity facility was considered for this once quiet bay.
Imagine the clamor. The heavy machinery. The constant movement of trucks. This was the future envisioned for Chiu Keng Wan. It represents a shift from the natural landscape. The bay’s quiet beauty would be replaced by the sounds and sights of industry. This contrasts sharply with nearby areas like Yau Tong and Tiu Keng Leng which offer a different pace of life.
However Chiu Keng Wan was not completely transformed. Parts of the plan were never fully realized. Some areas were eventually rezoned back to green belt. Chiu Keng Wan today retains a degree of its natural beauty. The original zoning plan proposed the addition of sites near Chiu Keng Wan into the planning scheme area.These would be zoned as green belt.
It serves as a reminder of the constant tension between development and preservation in Hong Kong. Chiu Keng Wan’s story is not yet complete. It remains a place where nature and industry meet in a delicate balance. It is a testament to the ongoing dialogue about Hong Kong’s future. The future of Chiu Keng Wan itself remains to be written. A quiet bay continues to hold its breath.