September release for cultural plans
A revised proposal for the West Kowloon cultural district is likely to be announced in September, about two months behind schedule, after the government allowed extra time for 'freshmen' ministers to get to grips with the details.
The administration also did not want to distract the public from the consultation on political reform by introducing plans for the controversial and much-altered scheme at the same time, government sources said.
The ministers responsible, Chief Secretary Henry Tang Ying-yen and Secretary for Home Affairs Tsang Tak-sing, took up their positions on July 1.
'It will be another big project for the new government, and Mr Tang and Mr Tsang are freshmen on this issue,' a government source said.
The government had intended to announce the new plans late this month.