Imminent and legal: Director of Territory Development Wong Hung-kin reiterates that Central Reclamation Phase III has passed the three tests laid down by the High Court.

Public interest is the Government's key concern in deciding to go ahead with the Central reclamation.

In an exclusive interview with news.gov.hk, Director of Territory Development Wong Hung-kin said minimum reclamation will only be carried out when there is an imminent need and no viable alternative.

"The Government fully recognises the importance of harbour protection, and shares with the public concern that the need for reclamation should be minimised. Our policy is to carry out minimum reclamation when we see such a need," Mr Wong said.