The Environmental Protection Department and the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals (TWGHs) signed a funding agreement to revitalise the Tseung Kwan O Landfill.

It is the first funding agreement under the Restored Landfill Revitalisation Funding Scheme and will provide funding for the TWGHs to carry out pre-construction activities to revitalise the Tseung Kwan O Stage I Landfill.

The department said the scheme provides funding for eligible non-profit organisations or national sports associations to develop recreational facilities or other innovative beneficial uses at restored landfills.

The TWGHs has proposed to revitalise the landfill into a campsite and green education ground, with facilities such as camping grounds, a plant-maze adventure zone and an outdoor recreational platform.

The department signed the funding agreement with the TWGHs yesterday to provide funding for the project's pre-construction activities, including site investigation, detailed design and tender documentation.

To expedite the development of facilities at restored landfills, the Government has earmarked $1 billion under the Capital Works Reserve Fund for the scheme.