Hong Kong set to demolish Sha Tau Kok border checkpoint this Friday as part of its renovation project
Hong Kong's Sha Tau Kok Control Point Demolition Begins, Redevelopment Planned for 2029
The demolition of Hong Kong's Sha Tau Kok Control Point, an ageing facility that has been inactive since 2020, began in August 2025. The demolition, expected to last about three to four months, will roughly be completed by November or December 2025[1][4].
Following the demolition, construction activities including foundation work and excavation are planned to start in 2026, following tendering processes[1]. The initial expectation for the redevelopment to be completed was in 2031, but Shenzhen authorities have expressed a wish for works to be completed in 2029[1][2].
The new facility will be a single building spanning the river, connecting the Hong Kong and mainland sides[1]. The redevelopment aims to replace ageing facilities, improve clearance efficiency, and promote area development[1].
Here's a timeline of the key phases of the redevelopment:
| Phase | Expected Timeframe | Notes | |----------------------|-----------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------| | Demolition | August to Nov/Dec 2025 | 3-4 months duration | | Construction Start | 2026 | Foundation, excavation, tendering processes | | Completion | Originally 2031, possibly 2029 | Accelerated completion hoped for by Shenzhen side|
It is worth noting that passenger services had ceased since 2020, with cargo suspended in 2022[1]. Lawmaker Edward Lau Kwok-fan revealed this information[3]. According to Lau, the demolition of the current building will take about three to four months[4].
The redevelopment works for the Sha Tau Kok Control Point include the construction of travel and commercial facilities on the city's side of the new complex, as mentioned earlier[1]. Construction on the foundation or excavation, as well as some tendering process, may start next year, as mentioned earlier[1].
References: 1. SCMP 2. HKGov 3. HKFP 4. RTHK
The redevelopment plan for Hong Kong's Sha Tau Kok Control Point, a facility previously inactive since 2020, involves politics and general-news discussions due to the anticipated completion in 2029, as proposed by Shenzhen authorities rather than the originally expected date in 2031. Construction activities, including foundation work and excavation, are scheduled to start in the upcoming year, following tendering processes.
