Studies & Projects

Commissioned by IISO in December 2021 and completed in June 2024

Objective

To study the existing conditions, assess the possible impacts of the key projects proposed under the IIS initiative, and formulate a comprehensive plan including pedestrian environment and traffic improvements as well as facelifting proposals to bring vibrancy to the IIS focus areas (see Study Area ).

Latest Development

The short-term proposals recommended under the Study are already completed or in different stages of the implementation process. IISO will continue to collaborate with relevant government departments to take forward the other proposals formulated under the Study. Some of the medium to long-term proposals are subject to review in relation to considerations such as future pedestrian and traffic flows, planning of the major transport facilities, and the development/redevelopment projects in the Study Area.

Please refer to the Executive Summary for the findings and recommendations of the Study.

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The Study was commended Honourable Mention in the Hong Kong Institute of Planners Awards 2023.

Commissioned by Planning Department in May 2020 and completed in December 2023

Objective

To comprehensively reimagine the concept of open space to holistically uplift the open space experience in Hong Kong.

Pilot Case in Wong Chuk Hang

The public space next to Tai Wong Ye Temple in Wong Chuk Hang has been selected as one of the pilot cases in the study. Conceptual design is developed for this pilot case to showcase the design guidelines proposed under the study. The concept is to upgrade the public space into a more prominent “piazza” to facilitate people gathering, community events and pedestrian movements across various activity, scenic and transport nodes.

Latest Development

Improvement proposal including beautification of two pillars of the MTR viaduct with mural paintings, repaving of the public space and installation of benches have been completed. Provision of movable seating is also planned to facilitate interactions and flexibility in use.

Commissioned by Drainage Services Department in February 2021

Objective

To assess the performance of the existing drainage system and proposing short-term and long-term drainage improvement measures to further reduce the risk of flooding in the Southern Hong Kong Island and cope with future developments.

Revitalisation of Staunton Creek Nullah

The proposal for the revitalisation of Staunton Creek Nullah in Wong Chuk Hang into a river forms part of the review of the Drainage Master Plan. The main components of the revitalisation scheme include the construction of a pedestrian boardwalk along the northern bank in the downstream section of the nullah, with the provision of viewing decks and cross-river walkways, integration with the adjacent public/open spaces, and environmental and landscape upgrading of the nullah.

Latest Development

The proposed pedestrian boardwalk forms the first stage of the nullah revitalisation scheme. The funding for the relevant works has been approved in 2024 and the works are in progress. Improvement works for the upstream section of the nullah near MTR Ocean Park Station were completed in January 2024.

Commissioned by Civil Engineering and Development Department in April 2022

Objective

To address the strong demand for sheltered space in Hong Kong, particularly from pleasure vessels, while supporting tourism, leisure and recreational development in the Southern District. At the same time, the project will make use of part of the expanded waterbody for market-led marina development and better leverage market forces to promote yacht tourism.

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Project Scope

See the location plan for Expansion of Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter .

(a)	construction of two breakwaters of approximately 340 metres (eastern) and 300 metres (western) in length to the south of the existing Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, with public landing facilities and open space at the proposed eastern breakwater, and associated sea-bed stabilisation works for the new breakwaters;
(b)	construction of a wave wall in the form of a floating breakwater of approximately 80 metres in length at Aberdeen Channel to the east of the tombolo between Ap Lei Chau near Yuk Kwai Shan and Ap Lei Pai;
(c)	construction of a pedestrian walkway of approximately 240 metres in length connecting the proposed eastern breakwater to Ocean Drive in Tai Shue Wan, and provision of an associated vessel impact protection system; and
(d)	shortening of the existing western breakwater at the eastern side of Ap Lei Chau by approximately 70 metres in length to optimise the navigation channel, and modification of the existing eastern breakwater near Shum Wan Road to provide open space on the crest.

Latest Development

The funding for the works has been approved by the Finance Committee of the Legislative Council in July 2026 and the works will commence soon, targeted for completion in four and a half years.

Led by Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and commissioned by Civil Engineering and Development Department in July 2022

Objective

To enhance Ocean Park’s in-park circulation and connectivity with other attractions in the Southern District and beyond, and consolidate the Ocean Park’s position in organising marine tourism in the Southern District.

Latest Development

To create synergy, it is proposed to integrate the proposed Tai Shue Wan breakwater under Expansion of Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter project with the proposed Tai Shue Wan Pier, i.e. to provide public landing facility at that new breakwater, to cater for vessel berthing and passengers’ embarkation and disembarkation needs. The integration proposal will reduce the navigation area required for the originally planned Tai Shue Wan Pier and thus increase the usable area of the expanded Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, saving overall cost and minimising impact of multiple construction to the environment.

See the illustrative concept of proposed public landing facility at the new Tai Shue Wan breakwater .

Commissioned by Civil Engineering and Development Department in May 2023

Objective

To build a “Round-the-Island Trail” of about 60 kilometers long on Hong Kong Island, connecting the waterfront promenades on the northern shore and a number of existing promenades and countryside walking trails in the Southern District, the proposed alignment of the Trail is shown in the figure below. IISO is responsible for coordinating and working with the relevant departments to take forward this project, with a view to achieving the key performance indicator set in the Policy Address, i.e. connecting 90% of the trail by end-2027 and substantially completing the remaining larger scale works by end-2031.

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Latest Development

Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) commenced the feasibility study in May 2023, proposing the overall planning, alignment, connection and improvement schemes of various sections, implementation strategy and time table of the Trail, conducting land survey and relevant technical assessments, and estimating the project cost.

With a view to connect the missing link of the Trail and improve the walking environment of some existing sections as soon as possible, we have commenced some of the works in phases since 2023. Works completed include the new walking trails between Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir Dam and Hong Kong Trail Section 7, between South Bay Beach and Chung Hom Kok Road, between Tai Tam Road near Pacific View and Lo Fu Shan Catchwater and between Victoria Road and Sandy Bay rocky shore, the footbridge connecting Cyberport Road and Waterfall Bay Park, tree beautification works at Victoria Road near Mount Davis, and the beautification works at Hairpin Beach open space. CEDD is implementing the walking trail construction between Cape D’Anguilar Road and Shek O Beach and between Nam Long Shan and Ocean Park Road, as well as the provision of sitting-out facilities at Tin Wan Waterfront. In summary, 85% of the Trail has been connected thus far. In addition, Transport Department, Highways Department, Leisure and Cultural Services Department and Hospital Authority will also collaborate with us to implement some connection and improvement works.