Financial institutions in the Mainland, Hong Kong and Macau are invited to express interest in providing loan facilities for the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge project.

The Transport & Housing Bureau today said the Hong Kong, Guangdong and Macau Governments agreed to contribute a total of 15.7 billion yuan, about 42% of the estimated total construction cost of the main bridge.

The three governments are exploring options for financing the remaining 58% of the cost to devise the best financing arrangement for the project. Before drawing a conclusion, they want feedback from the market on providing loan facilities.

The Highways Department issued invitation letters through the Association of Banks to all its member banks today.