Viability of Hong Kong's Hung Hom yacht bay development called into question
Hong Kong harbourfront advisers have expressed concerns about the viability of turning part of Hung Hom into a landmark waterfront with a world-class yacht marina, arguing that facilities in the area are old and would need to be revitalised.
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Members of the Harbourfront Commission on Tuesday also questioned why authorities had chosen the residential area for its preliminary waterfront development, even as they voiced their support for some aspects of the proposal.
Authorities have proposed turning 24 hectares (59 acres) around the Hung Hom MTR station into a landmark waterfront that would include a marina able to accommodate up to 200 yachts and a 50-storey residential-commercial tower with entertainment facilities.
'Do we need so many commercial activities in [East Tsim Sha Tsui and Hung Hom]?' commission member Chiky Wong Cheuk-yuet asked.
He said some shopping malls in both areas were old or no longer thriving, and could be in need of revitalisation.
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Wong suggested that the government have a transport museum built in the area, considering its proximity to Whampoa, which had a rich maritime history.
He also questioned why Hung Hom was chosen as the location for the proposed waterfront development.
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