The Government plans to form the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority by making appointments to the authority's board in the coming months to push ahead with the project's early implementation.

Chief Secretary for Administration Henry Tang said today the board will comprise a balanced composition of people from the arts and cultural sector and other disciplines or fields, adding appointment suggestions are welcome.

He also thanked the Legislative Council for approving the authority bill yesterday and the $21.6 billion upfront endowment today, noting the project is an important strategic investment in the long-term development of arts and culture for Hong Kong's future.

"The general public has expressed strong support for the early implementation of this important project which promotes arts, culture, and creative industries, provides further impetus to our economic activities, and creates jobs," Mr Tang said.