Development blueprint sees the old Kai Tak site welcome new arrivals

After it closed in 1998, Kai Tak International Airport remained unoccupied until late 2007, when the Hong Kong government approved a blueprint for a huge and highly complex development project on the site.

The Kai Tak Outline Zoning Plan, one of 10 mega-infrastructure projects announced by the government, aims to transform the old airport and neighbouring areas into a green "heritage, sports and tourism hub".

Once completed, the area will provide a "quality living and working environment for around 90,000 residents and 80,000 personnel and professionals", according to the blueprint.