Year 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of harbourfront development. Since the establishment of the Harbour-front Enhancement Committee in 2004, followed by the succession of the Harbourfront Commission in 2010, continuous efforts have been made to foster and facilitate the development and enhancement of the Victoria Harbourfront. Through a series of campaigns, including activities and events to engage with the general public, we would like to record the milestones of development over the years and pass on the experience and spirits therein.
Milestones
Consensus building
The Harbour-front Enhancement Committee (“the Committee”) was established with Mr. LEE Chack-fan appointed as the Chairperson
The Harbour-front Enhancement Committee (“the Committee”) was established with Mr. LEE Chack-fan appointed as the Chairperson
The Committee agreed to commission a study relating to Wanchai Development Phase II
The Committee agreed to commission a study relating to Wanchai Development Phase II
The Planning Department announced the launch of the Stage 1 Public Participation Programme for “Kai Tak Planning Review”.
The Committee unveiled a plan on Harbour-front Enhancement Review for Wan Chai and Adjoining Areas
The Committee launched the “Central harbourfront and Me” public engagement programme to formulate a design framework with different stakeholders for improving Central Piers No. 1 to No. 8 and the adjacent Promenade areas.
The Committee launched the “Central harbourfront and Me” public engagement programme to formulate a design framework with different stakeholders for improving Central Piers No. 1 to No. 8 and the adjacent Promenade areas.
The Committee held the “Expert Panel Forum on Sustainable Transport Planning and Central-Wan Chai Bypass”
The Committee held the “Expert Panel Forum on Sustainable Transport Planning and Central-Wan Chai Bypass”
Opening of the first temporary harbourfront project - the West Kowloon Promenade
The Planning Department launched the Stage 2 Public Participation Programme for “Kai Tak Planning Review”
Opening of the first promenade with “Inclusive Park for Pets” - Wan Chai Temporary Promenade
Opening of the first promenade with “Inclusive Park for Pets” - Wan Chai Temporary Promenade
The Committee endorsed the “Harbour Planning Vision, Mission, and Principles”
The Planning Department launched the Stage 3 Public Participation Programme for “Kai Tak Planning Review”
The Planning Department launched the Stage 3 Public Participation Programme for “Kai Tak Planning Review”
The Committee initiated a series of public engagement activities for “Harbourfront Enhancement Review – Wan Chai, Causeway Bay and Adjoining Areas”
The Planning Department announced the launch of Stage 1 of Public Engagement Programme for Hung Hom Harbourfront Area
The Planning Department launched the Stage 1 Public Engagement for the Urban Design Study for the New Central Harbourfront
The Planning Department launched the Stage 1 Public Engagement for the Urban Design Study for the New Central Harbourfront
The Committee endorsed the “Harbour Planning Guidelines”
The Planning Department announced the launch of the Stage 2 Public Engagement Programme of Hung Hom District Study
The Planning Department announced the launch of the Stage 2 Public Engagement Programme of Hung Hom District Study
The Planning Department launched the Stage 2 Public Engagement for the Urban Design Study for the New Central Harbourfront
The Committee’s Task Group on Management Model for the Harbourfront visited six overseas cities, including London, Liverpool, Sydney, Singapore, San Francisco, and Vancouver, to learn from overseas experiences in management model formulation.
The Committee’s Task Group on Management Model for the Harbourfront visited six overseas cities, including London, Liverpool, Sydney, Singapore, San Francisco, and Vancouver, to learn from overseas experiences in management model formulation.
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The Committee formulated the Proposals for 22 Action Areas to set the agenda for action and reference by relevant Government departments to enhance the harbourfront
The Government announced the extension of the term of the Committee by six months until 28 February 2010 to allow sufficient time for the completion of the Recommendation Report on a framework for the sustainable management of the harbourfront
Opening of the waterfront promenade of Sheung Wan Stormwater Pumping Station and its adjacent pet garden, pioneering the "single site, multiple use" initiative for drainage facilities
Opening of the waterfront promenade of Sheung Wan Stormwater Pumping Station and its adjacent pet garden, pioneering the "single site, multiple use" initiative for drainage facilities
Opening of Kwun Tong Promenade Stage 1
Expiry of the term of the Harbourfront Enhancement Committee
Expiry of the term of the Harbourfront Enhancement Committee
Exploration and Exchange
The Harbourfront Commission was established, with Mr. Nicholas BROOKE appointed as the Chairperson of Commission.
The winning entry of the “Eye-On Victoria – Call for Victoria Harbour Icon Design” competition was selected as the Victoria Harbour icon and another entry from the Open Group was selected as the icon for the Commission
The winning entry of the “Eye-On Victoria – Call for Victoria Harbour Icon Design” competition was selected as the Victoria Harbour icon and another entry from the Open Group was selected as the icon for the Commission
Opening of Hung Hom Promenade and Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade Extension
Mr. Nicholas BROOKE, Chairperson of the Committee, accompanied government officials to Auckland to exchange ideas and share experiences on harbourfront development. He also attended a seminar co-organised by the Development Bureau and the city of Barcelona
The Commission organised a symposium under the theme “Unleashing the Potential of the Waterfront”
The Commission organised a symposium under the theme “Unleashing the Potential of the Waterfront”
The “Kai Tak Fantasy” International Ideas Competition on Urban Planning and Design was launched
The Commission and the Development Bureau had conducted Phase I and Phase II Public Engagement Exercise for the Establishment of a Harbourfront Authority, hoping to promote comprehensive waterfront development through a creative mind set and a more flexible management model.
The Commission organised an inter-school debating competition to arouse interest and raise awareness of harbourfront-related issues among secondary school students.
The Commission organised an inter-school debating competition to arouse interest and raise awareness of harbourfront-related issues among secondary school students.
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The Government awarded the first Public-Private Partnership project in the New Central Harbourfront area
The Commission and the Development Bureau co-organised “My Victoria Harbour Mini-move Competition”
Opening of the Kwun Tong Promenade (Stage II), extending the waterfront boardwalk to nearly 1 km in length
Opening of the Kwun Tong Promenade (Stage II), extending the waterfront boardwalk to nearly 1 km in length
The Chairperson of the Commission, Mr. Nicholas BROOKE, was interviewed by new.gov.hk to share views on the promenade enhancement work
The Civil Engineering and Development Department conducted Stages 1 and 2 Community Engagement for the Boardwalk Underneath Island Eastern Corridor Study
The Civil Engineering and Development Department conducted Stages 1 and 2 Community Engagement for the Boardwalk Underneath Island Eastern Corridor Study
Opening of "Central and Western District Promenade - Western Wholesale Food Market Section" which marked the completion and commissioning of the first brand new construction project under the Signature Project Scheme
The Government appointed Mr. Vincent NG as the Chairperson of the Harbourfront Commission, succeeding Mr. Nicholas BROOKE
Experimentation
Reopening of Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui after the completion of its revitalisation works
Reopening of Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui after the completion of its revitalisation works
Opening of first phrase of Belcher Bay Promenade – the first promenade opened under the “incremental approach”
Opening the promenade connecting Admiralty and Wan Chai Convention Centre (“The Connector”), adopting the “incremental approach”
Opening the promenade connecting Admiralty and Wan Chai Convention Centre (“The Connector”), adopting the “incremental approach”
The Commission led a delegation to Australia to study the harbourfront developments in Brisbane and Sydney
The Commission led a delegation to Australia to study the harbourfront developments in Brisbane and Sydney
Full-commissioning of- Belcher Bay Promenade- the first “Harbourfront Shared Space”
Full-commissioning of- Belcher Bay Promenade- the first “Harbourfront Shared Space”
The announcement of winning entries of the "Victoria Harbour" Word Art Competition and the Harbourfront Public Furniture Competition
Opening of Phase 1 of the Water Sports and Recreation Precinct in Wan Chai
Opening of the Kai Tak Promenade (Hong Kong Children’s Hospital Section)
Opening of the Kai Tak Promenade (Hong Kong Children’s Hospital Section)
Opening of the Pierside Precinct at Wan Chai Pier harbourfront area
Completion of the Enhancement of the Tsuen Wan Waterfront (Phase I) project
Completion of the Enhancement of the Tsuen Wan Waterfront (Phase I) project
Full commissioning of the Wan Chai promenade from Tamar in Admiralty to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (The Connector)
Opening of Kai Tak Sky Garden
Opening of Kai Tak Sky Garden
Opening of HarbourChill in Wan Chai
Opening of the East Coast Park Precinct (Phase 1) in Fortress Hill, providing the first breakwater open to the public within Victoria Harbour
Opening of the East Coast Park Precinct (Phase 1) in Fortress Hill, providing the first breakwater open to the public within Victoria Harbour
Opening of the Water Sports and Recreation Precinct (Phase II) in Wan Chai, providing the first Harbour steps at Victoria Harbour
The Commission and the Civil Engineering and Development Department launched a 1-year trial scheme on shared-use cycle track (“Shared Path”) at the harbourfront promenade between Central and Wan Chai
Opening of the Revitalised Typhoon Shelter Precinct in Causeway Bay
Opening of the Revitalised Typhoon Shelter Precinct in Causeway Bay
Opening of the Water Sports and Recreation Precinct (Phase 3) in Wan Chai and the East Coast Park Precinct (Phase 1a) in Fortress Hill
Opening of the Cheung Sha Wan Promenade, the first waterfront open space in Sham Shui Po District
Opening of the Cheung Sha Wan Promenade, the first waterfront open space in Sham Shui Po District
Opening of the Cha Kwo Ling Promenade and the adjacent Tsui Ping Seaside, connecting the waterfront of Cha Kwo Ling and Kwun Tong
Opening of the Water Sports and Recreation Precinct (Phase 4), marking the full commissioning of the Precinct and extending the Island North promenade to 9 kilometres
Opening of the Water Sports and Recreation Precinct (Phase 4), marking the full commissioning of the Precinct and extending the Island North promenade to 9 kilometres
Opening of To Kwa Wan Promenade and Hoi Fai Road Promenade in Tai Kok Tsui, transforming part of the existing facilities of the Drainage Services Department by adopting the “single site, multiple use” initiative
Opening of Hung Hom Urban Park (Phase 1)
Opening of Hung Hom Urban Park (Phase 1)
Opening of the Hoi Fai Road Playable Space
Opening of harbourfront promenade of the hotel development project in Lai Ying Street
Opening of harbourfront promenade of the hotel development project in Lai Ying Street
Celebration Activities
Publication
Commemorative Publication about the 20th Anniversary of Harbourfront Development
Sharing the progress and insights of developing the harbourfront spaces of Victoria HarbourFeatures include
- Introduction of harbourfront spaces across different districts in Hong Kong
- Feature Interviews
- Interactive AR experience