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GONZAGA Li, chairman-designate of Wharf (Holdings), has a genial smile and a very infectious laugh.
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Mr Li has a lot to be happy about.
By 1997 Wharf can expect to have some 6.1 million square feet of redeveloped office and retail space that could kick in more than $1.68 billion, according to rough estimates.
This does not include the $900 million expected contribution from Times Square in Causeway Bay from 1995.
With a forecast boom in office rents, Wharf is well positioned to take advantage of the rising demand for quality space outside of Central - the traditional focus of potential tenants.
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''The rentals are high because of the shortage of supply. This means we will benefit from this.
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