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The Planning Department today (April 16) launched the Stage 2 Public Engagement Programme for the Hong Kong Island East Harbour-front Study.
In May 2009, the Planning Department started the study with the overall objective of formulating a comprehensive plan for enhancement of the Hong Kong Island East harbour-front areas focusing on connectivity and pedestrian accessibility to the harbour-front. The study area covers about 200 hectares of land along the harbour-front of Hong Kong Island East stretching from the immediate east of the ex-Government Supplies Depot site in North Point eastward to Siu Sai Wan.
In the Stage 1 Public Engagement Programme conducted in March/April 2009 before the commissioning of the study, initial views from key stakeholders on their visions, aspirations and suggestions on harbour-front enhancement were received. Taking into account these public views, the study consultants have formulated the initial options for the enhancement proposals.
The Stage 2 Public Engagement Programme, which will last for two months, will solicit public views on the initial enhancement proposals with a view to assessing the general acceptability of the initial options, evaluating the pros and cons of each option and identifying alternative enhancement proposals, if any.
An engagement workshop will be held on May 8 in Quarry Bay and exhibitions to display the initial enhancement proposals will be organised at two venues in the Eastern District. Members of the public are welcome to visit the Planning Department's homepage (www.pland.gov.hk) for details of the study and the Stage 2 Public Engagement events.
Ends/Friday, April 16, 2010
Issued at HKT 16:31
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