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April 27, 2026
Four Major Developers Form Consortium to Secure Kam Sheung Road Station Phase 2 Integrated Development

Rail-top TOD project targets Northwest New Territories, with focus on long-term investment value and risk assessment

Kam Sheung Road Station, located along the Tuen Ma Line, is being developed by MTR Corporation under its established “Rail + Property” model. Following the completion of the Phase 1 residential development and the gradual formation of a market base, Phase 2 will be upgraded into a transit-oriented development (TOD) integrating residential and retail components, positioning the project as a key regional hub in Northwest New Territories.

The project has been jointly awarded to a consortium comprising Sino Land Company, China Overseas Land and Investment, Great Eagle Holdings, and China Merchants Land. The tender adopted a “two-envelope system,” under which both financial and technical proposals were assessed, rather than awarding the project solely to the highest bidder. Amid rising interest rates and a cooling property market in recent years, project progress had slowed, ultimately leading to a consortium structure to distribute risk.

From an investment perspective, the development is estimated to deliver a total gross floor area of approximately 1.2 to 1.5 million sq ft. Total investment is projected at around HKD 12.5 billion to HKD 20.5 billion, including construction costs (approximately HKD 6.5 billion to HKD 9.5 billion), land premium (approximately HKD 4.5 billion to HKD 8.0 billion), and other associated expenditures. Revenue is expected to be primarily driven by residential sales (estimated at HKD 12 billion to HKD 17.5 billion), supplemented by long-term retail rental value (approximately HKD 3.5 billion to HKD 6.0 billion). The overall return is projected in the range of 8% to 11%.

Key risks for the project include residential price volatility, interest rate fluctuations, and retail footfall performance. In addition, rail-top construction presents higher technical complexity, requiring advanced engineering coordination and stringent safety controls.

Overall, the project is regarded as a medium- to long-term investment with stable return potential. Its success will depend on regional population growth and the effective delivery of supporting commercial amenities. As such, it carries important benchmark significance for the future development of TOD projects in Hong Kong. (Reported by Building.hk)