Under the first revision of the master plan since it came into force in February 2022, Macau\u2019s projected population for 2040 has been reduced from 808,000 to 783,000. The territory\u2019s planned land area is expected to increase from the current 34.85 sq km to about 36.96 sq km by 2040, driven by land reclamation projects, airport expansion and the inclusion of additional jurisdictional areas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the gaming and tourism sector, the draft maintains the existing tourism and entertainment zones in the Outer Harbour (ZAPE) district<\/strong> and Cotai, which account for around 13.3 per cent of Macau\u2019s current urban structural area. The government said no industrial land will be permitted within these areas to prevent industrial activities from affecting tourism, leisure and entertainment developments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Among the proposed changes is the designation of land for the planned Macau International Integrated Tourism and Cultural Zone<\/strong>, one of three major government projects intended to support long-term economic diversification. The development is expected to include the Macau National Museum of Culture<\/strong>, the Macau International Centre for Performing Arts<\/strong> and the International Museum of Contemporary Art<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The amendments also reserve land for the Macau Science and Technology Research and Development Industrial Park and the Macau International Aviation Hub for the Pearl River West Bank. Meanwhile, several land-use classifications will change. Areas in Zone C previously designated for residential and commercial use will be reclassified for public facilities to accommodate the tourism and cultural project, while parts of Zone E1<\/strong> will be converted from residential to commercial use. A residential site on Avenida Wai Long<\/strong> will also be redesignated to industrial use to accommodate the planned technology park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Secretary for transport and public works Raymond Tam<\/strong> said the revisions are intended to align the master plan with the government\u2019s latest infrastructure strategy, updated legislation and demographic trends while strengthening Macau\u2019s diversification, innovation and regional connectivity.<\/p>\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/focusgn.com\/asia-pacific\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2021\/09\/bwin-named-sports-betting-partner-of-belgian-pro-league-1-300x200.jpg\")
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