UniTown

To realise the vision of developing NMUT, at most 52 ha of land in NTM has been reserved for the development of a university town. The UniTown in NTM can dovetail with the overall I&T development of the STT and the Loop, including life and health technology industries, and can be used for joint development with the third medical school and integrated medical teaching and research hospital. This would help promote integrated development of education, technology and talents, and promote Hong Kong as an international hub for high-calibre talents.

Integrated Medical Teaching and Research Hospital and Third Medical School

About 10 ha of land has been reserved in NTM NDA for a new Integrated Hospital. Apart from providing a comprehensive range of healthcare services for the existing and new population in NM, the Integrated Hospital will also be a teaching and research hospital, accommodating teaching, training and research facilities where medical and healthcare professionals will be trained and clinical trials and research conducted. The Integrated Hospital will complement the development of life and health technology industry in STT and Hong Kong at large, promoting “research, academic and industry” collaboration.

Land has also been reserved within the UniTown for the development of the third medical school campus. The Government has established the Task Group on New Medical School, for devising the direction and parameters for a new medical school.

Comprehensive Residential Neighbourhood

A comprehensive residential neighbourhood is planned around the proposed NOL NTM Station to capitalise on the enhanced accessibility. A “15-minute neighbourhood” concept will be adopted.

Self-sustained Neighbourhood

Apart from residences, the neighbourhood community will be equipped with a range of shopping, leisure and entertainment facilities, alongside government, institution and community facilities, so as to serve the future students, teaching staff, researchers and healthcare professionals from the UniTown and Integrated Hospital. In view of the development positioning of NTM NDA, the housing will predominantly be private.

Blue-green Communal Space Network

There will be an open space network radiating from the NTM station. Major open spaces will be lined with commercial and leisure facilities, facilitating interactions of people, and meeting the social needs of the younger generation, creating an array of open and diverse living spaces. The open space network will extend along the revitalised nullah in an east-west direction, serving as a key pedestrian and cyclist corridor across NTM.

Transport Connections

Railway Transport

• Upon completion in 2034, the NOL Main Line (with NTM Station) will connect the existing East Rail Line with Tuen Ma Line, forming a railway loop traversing the New Territories and the metro area. It will only take about 30 minutes to reach the Kowloon metro area in the future.
• Through the proposed NOL Spur Line, it will only take 15 minutes to reach Hetao Hong Kong Park and Shenzhen.

Road Transport

• On top of the existing San Tin Highway, the planned NM Highway will traverse the entire NM, shortening the distance between NTM and other NDAs.
• The proposed new connecting road with STT will further enhance the connectivity within the I&T Zone.

Cultivating UniTown Vibe

A number of place-making measures will be adopted to cultivate a unique UniTown vibe, such as creating landmarks, unique built forms, stepped building heights, view corridors, quality public spaces, an inclusive campus and neighbourhood, and encouraging walking and cycling.

15-minute Neighbourhood

A “15-minute neighbourhood” concept will be adopted, whereby the use of green mobility between residential areas and key community resources will be encouraged. It would foster a neighbourhood that is pedestrian and bicycle-friendly, with low-carbon commuting, whilst promoting social cohesion.

Multi-functional Riverside Park

A riverside park will be designed with blue-green infrastructure to reduce flood risks and enhance environmental sustainability. Leisure and recreational uses will be integrated to create pleasant and engaging public spaces. The riverside park will also form a key pedestrian and cyclist transit corridor connecting the UniTown.

Creating a Resilient and Sustainable Urban Future

Smart, Green and Resilient features will be integrated in NTM NDA, such as green transportation modes; arranging open spaces and breezeways according to prevailing wind directions; creating green communities; and introducing blue-green infrastructures.

Urban-rural Integration

Wai Cheung Ancestral Hall and the former Yau Tam Mei Primary School are proposed to be preserved, with flexibility for adaptive reuse. Putting life back into these buildings would help preserve memories of Yau Tam Mei Tsuen, whilst enriching the townscape.

The new public transportation system, infrastructure and community facilities could improve the quality of living and convenience of the surrounding villagers and residents. Low-rise uses are proposed to serve as a buffer between the new developments and the wider rural setting to ensure design harmony. NTM drainage channel will be revitalised adopting nature-based solution to promote biodiversity.