If you’re the kind to take long walks — or jogs — along Victoria Harbour, then here’s some good news for you. The Hong Kong government is set to open new spaces long the harbour in North Point and Sai Ying Pun on Hong Kong Island and Hung Hom in Kowloon. The developments will also include a waterfront landmark not too far from the Hung Hom MTR Station, which will have shopping, dining, and entertainment options for visitors and residents in the area.
Boardwalk, Parks, and Play Areas Coming in 2025
The announcement about the new harbourfront spaces was made by Financial Secretary Paul Chan when he revealed the 2025-2026 budget on Wednesday. In his speech, Chan said that the eastern section of the East Coast Boardwalk in North Point is on track to open this year, and will link to the western part of the boardwalk that opened in January.
The secretary said that the second phase of the Hung Hom Urban Park will also be ready for visitors this year. The first phase of this recreational space was unveiled in February 2024, and covers 2,200 square metres on Wa Shun Street near the Hung Hom Ferry Pier. Visitors have access to a pavilion, a lawn, and a fire engine display, among other facilities.
Chan added that the open space at Eastern Street North in Sai Ying Pun — currently a 450-metre-long site between Sun Yan Sen Memorial Park and Western Wholesale Food Market — will be done this year. The plans for the area include building a play space, an observation deck, and a water play zone.
Plans for Yacht Club and Harbourfront Facilities in Hung Hom
The budget for the coming year includes a proposal to transform the harbourfront and old pier sites south of the Hung Hom MTR Station into a bustling commercial and residential development, complete with retail, dining, and entertainment facilities. There are also plans to set up a yacht club in the area, making this the ninth such facility in the city. Authorities will also open refreshment stalls at along the harbour in Central, Wan Chai, North Point, and Tsim Sha Tsui in 2025.
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