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Fly the Flyover 02 and 03 open to public (with photos)
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     Following the commissioning of Fly the Flyover 01 (FF01) in 2013, Fly the Flyover 02 and 03 (FF02 and FF03) were officially opened to the public today (September 16) to further unleash two unused spaces beneath Kwun Tong Bypass for creative, arts and cultural uses.  
 
     Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Secretary for Development, Mr Michael Wong, said, “FF01 was the launch project of the Fly the Flyover Operation initiated by the Energizing Kowloon East Office (EKEO) of the Development Bureau. Since its opening, different groups have organised 235 events there and have attracted more than 210 000 visitors. With FF02 and FF03 commencing operation, more spaces will be opened up to provide additional venues for arts, cultural, performance and other activities, and also for the public to stroll around and rest.”

     He said he hoped that the new facilities would help the Kwun Tong waterfront evolve into an energetic and vibrant place and create new synergy with the development of the district.

     Works of FF02 and FF03 were completed early this month. The two sites provide  facilities including a gallery, outdoor open spaces, multi-purpose rooms, an open stage, urban farms, a restaurant, food kiosks and a pop-up store.

     The EKEO invited non-profit making organisations to submit proposals earlier and is now partnering with the HKALPS Limited to operate the three Fly the Flyover sites on a four-year tenure.

     At today's event, Mr Wong also presented the winning award for Flyover Fantasy of the City Dress-up Public Art Competition today.

     The competition, celebrating the 20th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, was jointly organised by the Development Bureau, the Hong Kong Institute of Architects, the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects, the Hong Kong Institute of Planners, and the Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design. It invited professional teams to design mural paintings for some of the columns of the Kwun Tong Bypass.

     The winning design, “Urban Totem”, features stories and characteristics of Kowloon East. Complementing the Kwun Tong Promenade, the murals were completed in August this year and have become a new attraction of the district.
 
Ends/Saturday, September 16, 2017
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The Secretary for Development, Mr Michael Wong, today (September 16) delivers a speech at the opening of Fly the Flyover 02 and 03 and the award presentation ceremony for Flyover Fantasy of the City Dress-up Public Art Competition.
The Secretary for Development, Mr Michael Wong (third right), the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr Hon Chi-keung (second right), the Head of Energizing Kowloon East Office, Ms Brenda Au (second left), the Deputy Director of Architectural Services, Mrs Sylvia Lam (first left), and the Chairlady of the HKALPS Limited, Ms Ruby Yeung (first right), officiate at the opening of Fly the Flyover 02 and 03 and the award presentation ceremony for Flyover Fantasy of the City Dress-up Public Art Competition today (September 16).
The Secretary for Development, Mr Michael Wong today (September 16) officiated at the opening of Fly the Flyover 02 and 03 and the award presentation ceremony for Flyover Fantasy of the City Dress-up Public Art Competition. Photo shows Mr Wong (centre) and the Under Secretary for Development, Mr Liu Chun-san (second left), being briefed by the representative of the winning team of the competition on the concept and characteristics of their winning mural paintings "Urban Totem".
The Secretary for Development, Mr Michael Wong, today (September 16) officiated at the opening of Fly the Flyover 02 and 03 and the award presentation ceremony for Flyover Fantasy of the City Dress-up Public Art Competition. Photo shows Mr Wong (third right) visiting the urban farm at the Fly the Flyover 02.