The Wan Chai promenade from Tamar in Admiralty to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre further opened today, adding a child-friendly green space along the Wan Chai waterfront for appreciating Victoria Harbour.
The newly opened space of 7,800 square meters is largely a lawn for strolling and playing.
The project also provides pavilions with various designs, tables, chairs and topography landscaping, allowing visitors to sit back and relax while enjoying the panoramic view of Victoria Harbour.
There is also an activity area at the end near Tamar Park that is designed with a "FunScape" theme.
A number of sustainable elements have been added to the newly opened area, including a wind-powered lighting system and solar-powered lamps along the walkway. In addition, the Hong Kong Timberbank has made use of trees that fell during typhoons and fabricated a set of public art seats named "A Little Rest in this Tiny Island".
The Wan Chai promenade is one of the 13 works projects under the HK$6.5 billion dedicated funding for harbourfront enhancement and was first opened in October 2019.
The Civil Engineering and Development Department is planning a shared track for pedestrians and cyclists along the northern shore of Hong Kong Island, which will be implemented from the end of 2021 or early 2022.
