Ngau Tam Mei (NTM) New Development Area (NDA) is situated to the northeast of Yuen Long New Town, within the Innovation and Technology (I&T) Zone of the Northern Metropolis (NM), adjacent to the San Tin Technopole (STT). Upon completion of the planned Northern Link (NOL) Main Line in 2034, NTM NDA will only be one station away from STT and well connected with the rest of NM and the urban area. Through the planned cross-boundary NOL Spur Line and new Huanggang Port under construction, NTM NDA will also enjoy easy access to the Hong Kong Park of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone (Hetao Hong Kong Park) and Shenzhen.
The NM Action Agenda promulgated in 2023 stated that NTM would reserve land for post-secondary institutions, with a focus on scientific research to complement the I&T development in STT, promoting “research, academic and industry” collaboration. The 2024 Policy Address further announced that the Government had earmarked at least 80 hectares (ha) of land in NM (NTM, New Territories North New Town and Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen NDA) for the NM University Town (NMUT). Land has also been reserved in NTM for developing an integrated medical teaching and research hospital (Integrated Hospital) and the third medical school.
NTM NDA is positioned to be an “Academic and Research District”.
Figure: Total Development Area: 127ha
| # | Category | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | UniTown (including third medical school) | 41% |
| 2 | Integrated Hospital | 8% |
| 3 | Roads and Other Uses | 23% |
| 4 | Other GIC Facilities | 3% |
| 5 | Open Space | 10% |
| 6 | Residential (mainly private housing)* | 15% |
* Including the commercial/residential development above NTM Depot
Figure: Major Development Parameters
| # | Category | Reference Numeral |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Population | about 35,400-38,500 |
| 2 | New Flats | about 12,600-13,800 |
| 3 | New Job Opportunities | about 26,000 |