Victoria Harbour to be redeveloped

The Chief Executive of Hong Kong has called for the beautification and redevelopment of Victoria Harbour.

Speaking at his policy address last week, Sir Donald Tsang said that the Development Bureau would oversee projects to beautify the area and make it more accessible to the people of Hong Kong and visitors to the city. The Chief Executive said that: “I hope that our beautiful harbour will remain a symbol of our city that can be enjoyed by all." A study from 2004 by Designing Hong Kong Harbour District found that tourism would become a vital part of Hong Kong’s economy with an estimated 70 million tourist trips by 2030. The study called for the sustainable redevelopment of the harbour, including the beautification of the foreshore, and affordable access to culture, arts and sports. The study also warned that giving priority to transport infrastructure over the needs of the public and the natural environment could result in a sterile waterfront.
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