underground drive

For years Kennedy Town residents have clamoured for an extension of the MTR Island Line to their district, but viability issues have prevented it from going ahead. Until now, that is. In June 2005 the Government gave the MTR Corporation the green light to proceed with the planning of West Island Line (WIL), setting the stage for the development of the 3 km extension to the old and historic district of Western.

After two years of public consultation, a final scheme was submitted for the Government’s approval and an October 2007 gazette under the Railway Ordinance paved the way for the project’s implementation.