Mixed messages on music fountain

Judge for yourself! This HK$50 million music fountain opens today at Kwun Tong promenade - is it a white elephant or a worthy investment.

Although current district councilors want to halt the project, which they call a white elephant, the government pressed ahead, saying it has secured the endorsement of councilors from the previous term.

With an area of about 3,740 square meters, the site comprises music fountains, interactive wet play areas and an amenity lawn.

Visitors can interact with water jets of various effects in the interactive zones equipped with sensory devices.

The area is open from 8.30am to 10.30pm. Three music fountain performance sessions are available from Monday to Friday, starting at 1.30pm, 7.30pm and 8.30pm.

Additional sessions will be available at 10.30am and 9.30pm on Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays.