[PrOfOuNd_ReTaRdAtIoN]

very nice indeed.

[Rachmaninov]

http://image.photoloft.com/opx-bin/OpxFIDISA.dll?s=cano&src=/Photoloft/Asset21/2003/08/15/10978/10978194_0_9818.fpx,0,0,1,1,620,413,FFFFFF
http://image.photoloft.com/opx-bin/OpxFIDISA.dll?s=cano&src=/Photoloft/Asset21/2003/08/15/10978/10978194_0_9818.fpx,0,0,1,1,620,413,FFFFFF
33 Sharp Street East construction

[EricIsHim]

i suppose it is.
imagine it'll be so nice to have an observation deck on the roof of 2ifc.

I always think Hong Kong should have some observation decks at the top of any highrise building like WTC and Empire State in NYC.

It's got to be another famous attraction besides the Peak.

I wish we will have one someday.

[Aboveday]

i suppose it is.
imagine it'll be so nice to have an observation deck on the roof of 2ifc.

I always think Hong Kong should have some observation decks at the top of any highrise building like WTC and Empire State in NYC.

It's got to be another famous attraction besides the Peak.

I wish we will have one someday.


we would have one on the 91/F of the US7 tower,which is about 405m
above the street!

[cas1976]

really??? :psycho:
that's good! :hmmm: :hmmm: :hmmm:

[EricIsHim]

I can't wait~~~~
We've 410+m to go until we can stand at 405m.:order: :order:

[Fabb]

But the view won't be as spectacular as the one from the Peak. Unless the Kowloon skyline grows dramatically.

[vincent]

Aug 11th:
http://www.greateagle.com.hk/english/properties/mongkok/gallery_9_a.htm
http://www.greateagle.com.hk/english/properties/mongkok/gallery_9_b.htm
http://www.greateagle.com.hk/english/properties/mongkok/gallery_9_c.htm

[Rachmaninov]

Great pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Fabb]

That's right.
Go Mongkok !

[Aboveday]

very very tall!

[igzaklee]

great update v.!!! :scraper: :righton: :yes:

[Tall and High 2]

A model of Residence Bel-Air (¨©¨FÆW) , in Cyberport
http://community.webshots.com/s/image7/8/34/1/86683401fwDRIU_ph.jpg

If you cannot view, please copy and paste to MSW :laugh:

[Fabb]

Only 42 stories ?
In HK that's only a midrise.

[Sher]

A rendering of Property Development at Tseung Kwan O MTR Station.
completion : 2007

http://www.dln.com.hk/images/tseung_kwan_o_mtr_02.jpg

[Sher]

Harbourfront Landmark & The Summit

http://skyscraperpage.com/gallery/data/569/568harbour.jpg
http://skyscraperpage.com/gallery/data/569/568summit.jpg

[Fabb]

Those projects at Tseung Kwan have class.
Are they already under construction ?

[luis]

This buildings are nice, tall, and hong kong is grow and grow:scraper:

[vincent]

http://www.skyscrapers.com/ex/im/df/?l=3&id=212676
http://www.skyscrapers.com/ex/im/df/?l=3&id=212675

[vincent]

oops, it seems the link doesn't work for you guys. That's new pics of Nina tower
and Hotel Le Meridien
just search for the name of the tower.

[Fabb]

I'm not sure I get it right.
Will Nina Tower II be the hotel Le Méridien ?

[carfreak01]

Woah that 'The Summit' building looks veeeery slender. I'm sure it's safe and everything with today's construction but still, I wouldn't be one to go on the top floor!

[vincent]

i was talking about the one in cyberport

the hotel for Nina is still unknown

[Sher]

Anyone know the width of Highcliff and Summit? I want to try that angle view, thanks.

[winglun]

St Andrew's Chruch
http://community.webshots.com/album/25947917fsGtZvqasW

Chi Lin Nunnery
http://community.webshots.com/album/44746135QrARIN

MTR station
http://community.webshots.com/album/51632282vYosum

MISC
http://community.webshots.com/album/12524811roSKdZqqpW
http://community.webshots.com/album/12524752qxRkgzdBmC
http://community.webshots.com/album/12524808rWpBjOQduk/1
http://community.webshots.com/album/61756178XXddaA
http://community.webshots.com/album/36032367RWbLjK
http://community.webshots.com/album/51631008PVWrdU
http://community.webshots.com/album/16343002pojfDZaojL/1

I find these sites with hong kong pictures.

[hkskyline]

Public-private joint venture to develop airport exhibition centre

The Hong Kong SAR Government, the Airport Authority (AA) and the consortium led by Dragages et Travaux Publics (HK) Limited (Dragages) today (August 23) entered into a joint venture agreement for the design, construction and operation of a new International Exhibition Centre (IEC) at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA).

The Financial Secretary, Mr Henry Tang, presided over the signing ceremony of the joint venture today. He said that the new exhibition centre represented a significant milestone for the continued growth of the exhibition industry in Hong Kong. It would complement Hong Kong's existing world-class facilities at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) in Wan Chai.

"This IEC/HKCEC combination will ensure that Hong Kong remains competitive in capturing the growing exhibition market in the region, has sufficient quality facilities to stage a wide range of exhibitions, and is unrivalled in its ability to accommodate large events. It will definitely take our convention and exhibition business to a new level and consolidate our position as the convention and exhibition hub in the Asia-Pacific region.

"I believe that the IEC will bring significant economic benefits to Hong Kong. A vibrant convention and exhibition industry in Hong Kong will contribute to strengthening our position as a trade fair capital and help attract more overseas visitors," Mr Tang said.

The IEC, with a first phase of 66,000 square metres of exhibition space on one level, will have the largest column-free exhibition halls in Hong Kong. Soft opening of the IEC will take place by the end of 2005 while the phase 1 development will be completed for full operation in the first quarter of 2006. The IEC will be capable of further expansion to 100,000 square metres exhibition space in response to market demand.

According to the joint venture agreement, the Government and the consortium led by Dragages will fund the construction cost of the IEC, whilst the AA will contribute the land, in exchange for equity stakes in the joint venture. The construction cost of the first phase development is estimated to be about HK$ 2.3 billion. The partners of the consortium include Yu Ming Investments and the operating partner NEC, Birmingham of the United Kingdom.

It is expected that the IEC will create about 2,000 jobs during the construction stage. While in operation, the IEC will directly employ about 150 staff, and indirectly about 800 staff. Many more employment opportunities will also be created in support of the activities held at the new centre and through tourism.

The Director-General of Investment Promotion at Invest Hong Kong, Mr Mike Rowse, who led the Government team responsible for organising and evaluating the tender exercise, was delighted about the construction of the new exhibition centre. He said that Hong Kong clearly needed an additional facility to handle overflow from the HKCEC, and to accommodate events which may have particular floor loading and configuration requirements.

"Hong Kong is the premier location for international exhibitions in the region, Asia's world city and the best business location in the Asia-Pacific.

"The new IEC will enable Hong Kong to host a greater number and a wider range of exhibitions, reinforce Hong Kong's position as an international business centre and trade fair capital," Mr Rowse said.

Speaking after the signing ceremony, the Chief Executive Officer of the AA, Dr David J Pang said the IEC would be a key component of leveraging HKIA as the cornerstone of a multi-faceted and aviation-based business hub.

"The IEC would be able to take advantage of the fact that the airport has connections to more than 140 cities worldwide on some 75 airlines. In addition, Hong Kong allows visa-free entry from a majority of those connections, which is another tremendous plus for an exhibition centre that can offer maximum convenience and accessibility to its customers," he said.

The Managing Director of Dragages, Mr Luc Messier, said the consortium was delighted to have entered into the joint venture agreement with the Government and AA to develop the world-class exhibition facility.

"The large, open exhibition space on one floor at the IEC will make it a perfect venue for trade and public exhibitions of all types, from consumer trade fairs to industrial fairs, and will also attract large public shows and entertainment events, thanks to its multi-purpose hall which can accommodate up to 13,500 moveable seats," he said.

End/Saturday, August 23, 2003

Fact Sheet : http://www.hkairport.com/eng/aboutus/pdf/iec_factsheet.pdf

Renderings (Large zip file)
http://www.hkairport.com/eng/aboutus/pr_download/iec.zip

[winglun]

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[Drazon]

what? ^^^ Oh well...

[vincent]

the design of the new exhibition hall is really interesting, the petition can be set anywhere inside the hall. That mean the size of the hall can range from 5000 sq m up to 100000 sq m when fully expanded. 100000 sq m for a single hall is really impressive!

and all the hall is column-free also!!

[City of Life]

what? ^^^ Oh well...

here is the translation of winglun's post:
Boardwalk to be built in Stanley

The Government plans to build a boardwalk along the shoreline of Stanley Main Street under a tourist district enhancement programme.

The construction works, which will affect an area of about 1,847 square metres of foreshore and seabed, are slated to begin in mid-2004. The expected completion date is in 2006.

A notice describing the extent of the affected area was gazetted today.

The notice and its related plan is posted on notice boards near the site. The plan is also available for public inspection at:

* the Lands Department's Survey & Mapping Office, 23rd Floor, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Road;

* the Southern District Office, Public Enquiry Service Centre, Ground Floor, Ocean Court, 3 Aberdeen Praya Road, Aberdeen; and

* the Stanley Sub-office, Southern District Office, 1st Floor, 14 Wong Ma Kok Road, Stanley.


Any persons claiming interests, rights or easements in or over the foreshore and seabed involved may submit written objections to the Director of Lands, 20th Floor, North Point Government Offices, on or before October 22, 2003.

[Aboveday]

http://netalbum.netvigator.com/photos/2003/08/25/b3331151313455391061794472010.jpg?1061794491176

four season hotel and its cladding.

http://netalbum.netvigator.com/photos/2003/08/25/b3331151313458701061794475269.jpg?1061794695515

Hong Kong Disneyland --a hot bed of mice........:runaway:

[cas1976]

the photo of Hong Kong Disneyland is not very clear...

[Fabb]

The cladding of the Four Seasons will probably match that of 1IFC.
They'll make a very elegant complex.

[427MM]

I love Hong Kong!

[-$i-]

Hi, I'm new on this forum, but I've been bowersing this site for more than a year now.

Anyway my first post is: Has anyone brought the latest 'Over Hong Kong' book? It features a lot of bird view of the city. The one I have is now 4 years old. If no ones got it I recommend it.

[City of Life]

Hello!

[InitialD18]

Hkland skybridge retail update:
Alexandra house is currently under a refurbishment programme ...
the new prada 9300 store and YSL 3400 store will be located there ...
http://www.hkland.com/images/commercial_property/alexandra_house/alexandra_house_1.jpg

Hkland Central update:
Hongkong Land launched the Central Cityscape Pilot Scheme with an on-site tree planting ceremony, held outside Prince's Building, fronting Statue Square.

More Updates:
Shatin New Town Plaza Phase One facelift
http://www.shkp.com/images/news/photo_lib/download/2003/20030820a.jpg

[City of Life]

The musical fountain will be gone.....

[Aboveday]

some updates..

http://netalbum.netvigator.com/photos/2003/08/27/b3133323142223381061976665247.jpg?1061976782418


http://netalbum.netvigator.com/photos/2003/08/27/b3133323142223141061976666762.jpg?1061976800111

[gvpeto]

I see a tower crane where US7 is to be.....do my eyes decieve me or should I not jump to conclusions? (please be UC!!)

[cas1976]

if that tower crane is 'belong' to US7, it will very great !
we can see US7 very soon

[Aboveday]

if that tower crane is 'belong' to US7, it will very great !
we can see US7 very soon

it will check it and take some photo this weekend!

[favila]

Hi, I'm new on this forum, but I've been bowersing this site for more than a year now.

Anyway my first post is: Has anyone brought the latest 'Over Hong Kong' book? It features a lot of bird view of the city. The one I have is now 4 years old. If no ones got it I recommend it.

Welcome -$i-
I agree with you, the "Over Hong Kong" book series are awesome and a must have for any skyscraper lover.

I have two of them, the 2000 & 2001 Editions, and you can not believe how much Hong Kong changes in only one year !!!

[igzaklee]

here comes US7 folks!! :)

[vincent]

yes, i think that tower crane locates at the north west corner of the US7 site.

[Jaroslaw]

For most high-rises, jump cranes are used. (The ones with the arm at a 45 degree angle down from the vertical rather than 90 degrees.) Once US7 gets going above the surface, I'll expect to see at least four cranes... How far is Langham Place from topping out?

[The Ignorant One]

More Updates:
Shatin New Town Plaza Phase One facelift
http://www.shkp.com/images/news/photo_lib/download/2003/20030820a.jpg


Why the hell are so many of those people in that picture white?!

[-$i-]

Hey favila, could you post some of the best photos from your two books? That'll be cool Cheers

[Aboveday]

For most high-rises, jump cranes are used. (The ones with the arm at a 45 degree angle down from the vertical rather than 90 degrees.) Once US7 gets going above the surface, I'll expect to see at least four cranes... How far is Langham Place from topping out?

Soon!!

http://netalbum.netvigator.com/photos/2003/08/28/b3331151310747721062076303900.jpg

(this photo is taken through a window of a ferry....)

[SanMiguel]

I got Vol.2 - Vol.7 (Vol.1 is out of print)
can tell u that r really nice books :)

There r more nice books puplished by pacific Century
another nice books are called 'HK-thru a pamoramic eye'
and "Old and new HK"

u will find some pics of them if u browse my posts (SSP and SSC)

good shops to find the books r everywhere in town...
i prefer Page One at Times Square

THX rach for ur pm ... didn't browsed here b4 hehe

[sarcis]

The musical fountain will be gone.....

Why will the musical fountain be removed? It was a good move to put it there IMO

[City of Life]

The musical fountain will be gone.....

Why will the musical fountain be removed? It was a good move to put it there IMO

I don't know,. they will remove the fountain to make the hall like this:
http://www.shkp.com/images/news/photo_lib/download/2003/20030820a.jpg

[InitialD18]

Asia's largest Yves Saint Laurent rive gauche opens
http://www.harbourcity.com.hk/images/article/6747/ysl.jpg
a very nice gelato store opens another branch
http://www.harbourcity.com.hk/images/article/5956/XTC_open0718.jpg
3 Pacific Place is a beauty
http://www.threepacificplace.com.hk/images/index_14.jpghttp://www.swireproperties.com/spl/companyprofile/planning/Building_model_1_.jpg

[EricIsHim]

The musical fountain will be gone.....

Why will the musical fountain be removed? It was a good move to put it there IMO

I heard it is because there are too many people (1.7 million ppl/wk, highest in the world) walk through the mall causing traffic jam. Therefore, they want to get more space.

[Fabb]

3 Pacific Place has a nice skin... if the rendering, not the model, is reliable.

[try 2B funny]

http://home.i-cable.com/rickpn/City/kbay 012.jpg
Skyline Tower.

http://home.i-cable.com/rickpn/City/kbay 019.jpg
Enterprise Square 3.

[Matace]

Hey "The Ignorant One", they're probably tourists.

[teddybear]

where are those skyline and enterprise towers?

[Fabb]

Enterprise square 3 is a handsome building.
Another skyscraper far from the city center ?

[HKguy]

where are those skyline and enterprise towers?
Kowloon Bay8)

[Fabb]

Kowloon bay is not on my map.
What's the big mountain to the right of Enterprise Square 3 ? Is it Kowloon Peak ?

[HKguy]

Kowloon bay is not on my map.
What's the big mountain to the right of Enterprise Square 3 ? Is it Kowloon Peak ?

Fei Ngo Shan

(Fei Ngo Mountain)

[Matace]

Hi there guys i just wanted to say good luck with this typhoon. I'm sure you'll all hold out ok. GO HONG KONG!!!

[stuporchan7]

Hah! HK got off lucky for the umpteenth time. Better be nice and sunny when I get there on the 9th :D

[City of Life]

Hong Kong is back to normal today!

[Aboveday]

http://netalbum.netvigator.com/photos/2003/09/03/b3331151300426131062583403310.jpg?1062583477736

sun shining...:haha:

[Fabb]

Since 2IFC, the skyline has turned from exuberant to majestic.

[SanMiguel]

Nice pic Aboveday

Can any1 tell me what's the construction(residential?) at Midlevels above Sheung Wan (at right of the pic, over the Wing On Ctr)

[Fabb]

Is that what you're looking ? That little thing !
OK, who can tell ?

[pookgai]

ahh my post got deleted!! Ok as I was saying. I was taking a night bus home this morning (Thurs) and I saw the lights on the Harbourside! It's beautiful! White lights on the top of the building (on the sail like thing) and also white lights in the holes! Very breathtaking. I'll take pics as soon as I can. Looks like Kowloon will soon have an amazing night skyline too!

[hkskyline]

3 Pacific Place is currently under construction just east of the Pacific Place complex and will be ready for use in mid-2004.

http://www.threepacificplace.com.hk/

http://www.threepacificplace.com.hk/images/location_09.jpg

[Fabb]

Only the proposed underground pedestrian link would really make it part of the complex.

[igzaklee]

nice pookgai! definitely nab some shots for us!! :)

[Aboveday]

wow,the underground pedestrian link is so long!!!:runaway:

[Drazon]

http://home.i-cable.com/rickpn/City/kbay 019.jpg
Enterprise Square 3.

I love ellipse shaped towers. Very nice!!! ;)

[Aboveday]

West Kowloon Cultural District

http://www.hplb.gov.hk/wkcd/eng/images/maintop2.gif

Web-site
http://www.hplb.gov.hk/wkcd/index.htm (http://)

video:

(English)
http://www.hklookingahead.gov.hk/videos/kln-e.ram (http://)

(Cantonese)
http://www.hklookingahead.gov.hk/videos/kln-c.ram (http://)

(Putonghua)
http://www.hklookingahead.gov.hk/videos/kln-p.ram (http://)

(Japanese)
http://www.hklookingahead.gov.hk/videos/kln-j.ram (http://)

(Deutsch)
http://www.hklookingahead.gov.hk/videos/kln-d.ram (http://)

(Francais)
http://www.hklookingahead.gov.hk/videos/kln-f.ram (http://)

[InitialD18]

construction photos of hong kong disneyland ...
phase 1 reclamation is finished ...
phase 2 reclamation will begin (this may become disneysea)
http://www.screamscape.com/assets/images/db_images/db_0800_2003_ParkOverview1_w1.jpg
aerial view
http://www.screamscape.com/assets/images/db_images/db_0800_2003_Castle1_w1.jpg
castle
http://www.screamscape.com/assets/images/db_images/db_0800_2003_DisneylandHotel1_w1.jpg
disneyland hotel
http://www.screamscape.com/assets/images/db_images/db_0800_2003_HollywoodHotel_w1.jpg
hollywood hotel
http://www.screamscape.com/assets/images/db_images/db_0800_2003_MainStreetTrainStation_w1.jpg
Disney MTR station
http://www.screamscape.com/assets/images/db_images/db_0800_2003_SpaceMountain_CU1.jpg
space mountain

[InitialD18]

http://webcot.free.fr/hkdl/hkdl-master-plan.jpg

[Aboveday]

wowowowo,thats great!
but the park is quite small...

[InitialD18]

yeah way too small ...
its aimed obviously for people
who never went to disneyland before ...
lets just hope phase 2 can begin soon ...

[Matace]

Hey guys this place has gone silent!
Where is everyone??

[InitialD18]

http://www.shkp.com/images/news/photo_lib/download/2003/20030915a.jpg
some mall renovation

[cas1976]

where is it?

[cas1976]

where is it?

[pookgai]

Mong Kok KCR, Grand Century =D

[PrOfOuNd_ReTaRdAtIoN]

hmm.. i remember they used to have a robot conductor there and a fountain.

[hkskyline]

New World `plans 60-storey hotel'
Raymond Wang

New World Development plans to build a five-star, 60-storey hotel next to its New World Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui, sources said.

Analysts estimate the 500-room hotel and shopping mall will cost between HK$1.8 billion and HK$2 billion to build, representing HK$1,800 to HK$2,000 per square foot. Total gross floor area would be about one million square feet.

A report in Hong Kong Economic Journal yesterday did not say when construction was likely to start or be completed.

New World Development is a major player in the territory's hospitality industry and already operates three five-star hotels in prime tourist districts - the 542-room New World Renaissance Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, the 860-room Renaissance Harbour View Hotel in Wan Chai and the 570-room Grand Hyatt, also in Wan Chai. The new hotel's location would provide quick access to the Kowloon-Canton Railway Corporation's (KCRC) East Rail Tsim Sha Tsui extension, which is due to be completed next year.

New World Development shares fell 0.78 per cent to close at HK$6.35 yesterday.

Meanwhile, analysts say they expect an increasing number of hotels to change hands in the second half of this year as mainland tourists are boosting demand for moderately priced rooms and adding value to hotel properties.

Industry sources say one of the first to be sold could be Far East Consortium's Dorsett Garden Hotel in Jordan, which has been the subject of negotiations.

A potential buyer is said to have made an offer of HK$130 million for the 100-room three-star hotel, representing HK$1.3 million per room, which is 30 per cent higher than market expectations.

Separately, it is understood toys tycoon Francis Choi is in talks with Regal chairman Lo Yuk-sui about buying the 800-room Regal Riverside Hotel in Sha Tin after Choi bought the Regal Oriental, near the former Kai Tak airport, for HK$350 million last month.

Last week, locally listed Magnificent Estates bought a hotel site in North Point from Lai Sun Garment (International) chairman Lim Por-yen for HK$230 million.

17 September 2003 / 01:41 AM

[Rachmaninov]

Great updates from everybody!! Thank you all for keeping me informed!!
I'm now studying in the UK and so wasn't able to browse this site so often.

Hey please take the night photo of Harbourside at night for everybody here!! Cheers!! :)

(PS. if IFC2 lights up please tell me)

[Lecom]

Now Hong Kong's getting a Disneyland. What's next? A space launch pad?

[try 2B funny]

Now Hong Kong's getting a Disneyland. What's next? A space launch pad?

Hong Kong will get NOTHING next!

The NIMBY here getting very mighty. They have stopped the Causeway Bay harbourfront development plan which essentially kill the new exhibition center.

Now they're trying to stop the Central reclamation Phase 3, which is intent to provide a crucial new bypass to solve the very serious gridlock.

The next step is the Kai Tak redevelopment, and the new liner terminal is likely to be cancelled.

:no: :no:

[-$i-]

Well I don't think Hong Kong will get nothing just because of the cancelations of these reclamations. Most new developments are now concentrated in Kowloon (i.e. Union Square), N.T (i.e. Hau Hoi Wan Bridge) and Lantau (i.e. pearl delta bridge). Hong Kong Island is basically developed, unless they knock old buildings down.

[igzaklee]

i think the central reclamation will happen, and Kai Tak has too much potential to develop as major (relocation) for cruise terminals for it not to happen

[Monkey]

Great updates from everybody!! Thank you all for keeping me informed!!
I'm now studying in the UK and so wasn't able to browse this site so often.

Hey please take the night photo of Harbourside at night for everybody here!! Cheers!! :)

(PS. if IFC2 lights up please tell me)
Where in the UK Rach? Are you in London??

[InitialD18]

its amazing how much money that guy uses to sue the gov't to stop the central reclamation(10million) ... why doesn't he go plant some trees in much needed areas instead ...
its ironic ... because when aig, pp3, 4season are finished ... the gridlock is only going to get worst ... and the result is more pollution and more crowded and worst for pedestrians ...
parts of wanchai reclamation i can do without ... but the central one is very much needed ...

[InitialD18]

Wanchai Mini-soho gets a mini-cultural-facelift ...
i am guessing this will coincide
with pacific place 3 and the admiralty station extension

Land ahoy! Ship Street for $15m facelift
Dennis Ng

The government is ready to spend up to HK$15 million transforming Ship Street in Wan Chai into a tourist attraction.
After considering 47 entries for the project's architectural design, Wan Chai District Council has selected Jadl Design as consultant for the street's renovation.
The project is expected to be completed in about nine months.
``People interested in knowing more about Hong Kong history can come and walk the road [after the revitalisation project],'' Jadl Design director Joanlin Au said.
Wave-patterned paving will beckon visitors through the entrance to Ship Street and take them to an art gallery of nautical history.
A display on the development of the shipping industry in Hong Kong and a commemorative plaque will complement the exhibition.
To enhance the nautical atmosphere, the street will also feature recycled marine equipment such as ship propellers.
A small theatre will take the place of the current Ship Street playground where the designers plan to place a 19th-century clipper as a key feature, with the ship's deck acting as a stage and viewing platform.
Clippers, fast sailing ships, were regular visitors to Hong Kong in the 19th century.
After the theatre, visitors will enter a zone where the floor will depict marine charts.
At the end of the street there will be a set of steps featuring the names of military ships that have called into Hong Kong in the past.
Ship Street was one of the earliest public streets in Hong Kong after it was ceded to the British and has a century of colourful stories to tell.
The street was named after a European shipyard and foundry that was located in the area.
Au said one of the biggest challenges was finding accurate information on the nature of the street, particularly photographs and pictures.
To reduce construction costs, Au said street furniture, such as the propellers, would be obtained from shipyards in Hong Kong and China where old ships were being dismantled.
The project consultant is preparing tender documents and the ground-breaking is scheduled to take place in November.
``In the past, the district councils had no chance to lead community projects, but this time we do,'' Wan Chai District Council member Ada Wong said.
Wan Chai District Council chairman Peggy Lam said she hoped the renovated Ship Street would lift the area's economy by attracting people to spend money in nearby shops.

[igzaklee]

central reclamation will happen--

[Aboveday]

Comparing to the old crazy mega plan,i think the current plan of the central reclamation is acceptable.

[JonasWestVan]

Well that guy said he support the reclamation for the road but not more extra development that have to use reclaimed land

[City of Life]

those reclamations are important to Hong Kong!

[Aboveday]

most of the reclamation land will be use to build the underground highway and big park,and i think the park can bring people to get closer to the harbour,i believe hk people will enjoy it....