Two camps on campus

THE UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG has been a Central and Western District landmark for 95 years, standing out from the rows of residential blocks below. But rapid commercial and residential development are encroaching on its lofty perch and forcing it to develop as it gears up to build its Centennial Campus by 2011.

The new campus will provide much-needed space to accommodate a substantial in the student population under four-year degrees from 2012.

Neighbouring residents are worried about an adverse impact on the tranquil surroundings and environment, but the expansion is said to be crucial to the university's strategic goal of becoming a leading university in Asia.