Harbourfront delights: Hong Kong government looks at floating pools, water slides and diving towers
Development minister Paul Chan unveils government thinking on a revitalised harbourfront from Wan Chai North to North Point
Floating swimming pools, water slides and diving towers are some of the eye-catching ideas the government has floated under the second stage of public consultation on plans to revitalise the Hong Kong Island harbourfront.
The Causeway Bay typhoon shelter will also receive a makeover, with sampans ferrying diners from the shore to floating restaurants.
Writing on his weekly blog, development secretary Paul Chan Mo-po highlighted the importance of place-making in utilising Hong Kong’s precious public space.
He recalled crowds building up along the Central harbourfront earlier this month to listen to Canto-pop star Leon Lai’s concert, which was held inside a semi-open tent with poor sound insulation. Those without tickets could free-ride by standing at the venue perimeter. Chan said the scenes were “deeply touching”.
Stage two of the public opinion exercise will begin on June 11, although the aim remains the same – “reconnect people to the water”.