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The Construction Boom in Southern China:
Your Gateway to Business Opportunities
Billions of dollars are being poured into the Pearl River Delta and surrounding area to finance a construction and infrastructure boom of epic proportions. Construction equipment and contractors are in high-demand to transform this area into the world's newest economic powerhouse.
Overview of major construction projects in Southern China
- Asian Games Village
- HK-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge
- Kai Tak Redevelopment
- West Kowloon Cultural District
- Guangzhou Metro Line 5, 6 and 7
- Guangzhou Universities City
- Baiyun New Town
- Zhujiang New Town
- Cotai Strip, Macau
- Canton Tower
Asian Games Village
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A total of six design plans are being short listed for the Asian Games Village. The plans are on public display in Guangzhou – the host city for the 2010 Asian Games.
A 2.73 square kilometer (1 square mile) site located at Panyu District is being chosen to develop the Asian Games Village. The development will provide accommodation for a total of 34,000 people including 14,000 athletes, 10,000 reporters and 10,000 staff. The proposed Asian Games Village will comprise of living quarters for the athletes, a press centre, sports halls, large landscaped area, parking space for approximately 5,200 cars and other supporting facilities.
It is expected that the final design will be chosen in the second half of this year and construction will commence in early 2008.
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Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge
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The proposed Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB), situated at the waters of Lingdingyang in the Pearl River Estuary, is a large sea crossing linking the Hong Kong Administrative Regtion (HKSAR), Zhuhai City of Guangdong Province and the Macau Special Administrative Region. The entire HZMB is a 35 kilometer (22 mile) dual three-lane carriageway in the form of bridge/tunnel structure comprising the 29 kilometer (18 mile) Zhujiang Section from the landing point at Gongbei of Zhuhai and A Pérola of Macau to the boundary of the HKSAR, and the 6 kilometer (3.7 mile) Hong Kong Section from the boundary of HKSAR to the landing point at San Shek Wan of Lantau Island. The project cost and construction period are still under review.
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Kai Tak Redevelopment, Hong Kong
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Kai Tak redevelopment covers the former Kai Tak Airport site and adjoining land of a total area of approximately 328 hectares (810 acres). The development is being comprehensively reviewed with a ‘no-reclamation approach' as a starting point. Under the draft plan, there will be six main sub-areas of Kai Tak, namely Kai Tak City Centre, Sports Hub, Metro Park, Runway Precinct, Tourism and Leisure Hub, and Mixed Use Corner. The project will also include 2 to 3 new cruise terminal development. Development cost is approximately HK$2.4 billion (US$309 million), and the first berth is expected to be completed in 2012.
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West Kowloon Cultural District
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The West Kowloon Cultural District, occupying a prime waterfront site of approximately 40 hectares (99 acres) at the southern tip of the West Kowloon Reclamation, will be developed into a world class integrated arts and cultural district. With a total floor area of approximately 726,000 square meters (7.8 million square feet), the facilities proposed by the Consultative Committee include “M+” (Museum Plus) and 15 performance venues (12 in the first phase and three in the second phase). The first phase is scheduled to be completed in 2014-2015 and the second phase by 2026. Total development cost is approximately HK$19 billion (US$2.5 billion).
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Guangzhou Metro
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Since opening 1997, the Guangzhou Metro has completed 4 lines covering a total distance of 116 kilometers (72 miles) with a daily capacity of 1 million passengers. On-going construction work includes Line 5, Line 6 and the 37 kilometer (23 mile) Guangzhou-Foshan Rail Line.
Line 5, which connects to the eastern part of Guangzhou, is scheduled for completion in mid-2009. The 24.3 kilometer (15 miles) Line 6 Phase 1 will have 22 stations and is also expected to open in 2009 at the cost of RMB11.5 billion (US$1.5 billion).
Under planning is Line 7, which will be running in a semi-circle and connects lines 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 and the Guangzhou-Foshan Rail Line. Also under planning is Line 11, which connects to Nansha in the south.
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Guangzhou University City
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Located in Xinzao, Panyu District, Guangzhou University City covers an area of approximately 43.3 square kilometers (17 square miles). The island site is surrounded by the Pearl River on four sides and across from the Pazhou Complex –home to CONEXPO Asia 2007.
The entire development will accommodate 180,000 to 200,000 students for higher education. Upon full completion, the total population in Guangzhou University City is expected to reach 400,000 people, which is equivalent to the size of an intermediate city like Macau. Phase 1 has completed with 141 buildings. A total of 10 universities have already moved into their new campus. Developed at the cost of RMB30 billion (US$4 billion), Guangzhou University City is currently the largest development of its kind in China.
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Baiyun New Town
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Baiyun New Town has a planned area of 12.82 square kilometers (5 square miles). The development will be designed to become a commercial and logistics center and a health conscious residential area. The center of the new town will be a large-scale shopping district. Other zones will be catered for office buildings, entertainment and leisure facilities, financial and sports projects. The two former passenger terminal buildings will be renovated into large-scale shopping facilities. Also in the neighbor is the newly completed Baiyun International Convention & Exhibition Center with a total construction area of 120,000 square meters (1.29 million square feet). It is expected that construction of Baiyun New Town will be in full swing in 3 to 5 years.
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Zhujiang New Town
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Zhujiang New Town, with a planned area of 6.6 square kilometers (2.5 square miles), is bounded by Huangpu Dadao in the north and Guangzhou Dadao in the west. Being the most important development project in the city, it is also the last piece of land of such size available in the city center. Zhujiang New Town is divided into 15 functional areas with 402 plots. The entire development will provide a total GFA of approximately 13 square kilometers (5 square miles).
Together with the Tianhe Sports Center and the district nearby, Zhujiang New Town will comprise commercial, financial, foreign consulates, administrative, residential, recreational, culture and tourism projects to become the new city center of Guangzhou. Many projects in the area are either under construction or in the planning stage.
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Cotai Strip, Macau
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Macau – the Monte Carlo of the Far East – is expected to soon surpass Las Vegas as the world's gambling destination.
The Cotai Strip is the name of a casino resort project on Macau. The strip is situated on a 4.7 square kilometer (1.8 square mile) plot of land in Cotai—an area of reclaimed land adjoining Macau's two islands, Taipa and Coloane. The development is divided into three phases, including 20 hotels, casinos and other facilities. Upcoming projects include the Four Seasons, Shangri-La, Sheraton, St. Regis, Hilton, Fairmont and Raffle. The first phase of the Cotai Strip opened in 2007 with the grand opening of the Venetian Macau.
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Canton Tower
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Canton Tower, with an overall height of 610 meters (2,000 feet), is currently the tallest structure under construction in the world. The tower is comprised of a 454-meter (1,490 feet) main tower and a 56 meter (184 feet) mast on the top which is the antenna for TV broadcasting.
The tower is divided into different zones which provides conference, exhibition, tourism, dining and entertainment facilities.
Upon completion in 2010, Canton Tower will provide broadcasting service for the Asian Games to be held in city. It is expected that the tower will become one of the most outstanding landmarks in Guangzhou.
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