The government has reserved sites for developing various sports and recreation facilities, including sports centers, swimming pools, and venues for fencing training and competition to support the development of the Northern Metropolis, according to Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui.
The culture chief noted that these facilities aim to meet the public’s sports and recreation needs, host sports events, and provide local athletes with training venues. By capitalizing on their strategic location, they can enhance collaboration and exchange with the Greater Bay Area, thereby promoting sports development in Hong Kong.
Law revealed that authorities are exploring the construction of a large-scale cultural complex in San Tin Technopole, which will include a major museum, a performance venue, and a library, featuring a range of local and international exhibitions and performances. This initiative aims to further consolidate Hong Kong’s position as a hub for cultural exchange between East and West.
Law added that resources are being allocated to develop and optimize cultural facilities, including the WestK Performing Arts Centre, which is currently under construction and scheduled to open this year, providing over 2,000 seats.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department is advancing multiple projects to develop cultural facilities in the Northern Metropolis, with the Hong Kong Conservation Repository in Tin Shui Wai and the New Territories East Cultural Centre in Fanling under construction.
The Hong Kong Conservation repository is expected to open in 2028, enhancing the department’s capabilities in collecting, preserving, researching, and displaying artifacts. It will also serve as a platform for nurturing youths and promoting cultural exchanges, injecting new momentum into the development of the conservation profession in the city.
Meanwhile, the New Territories East Cultural Centre is expected to open in 2030. As a multi-purpose professional performance venue, Law said it will facilitate collaboration among arts groups from Hong Kong and the GBA.
She added that the government is collaborating with relevant mainland museums to prepare for the establishment of a museum in Kwu Tung North, which will showcase the country’s development and achievements.
