Hung Hom skybridge 'to serve as viewing platform'

The Development Bureau disclosed on Tuesday that a skybridge connecting two future mixed-use towers on Hong Kong's Hung Hom waterfront will double as a public viewing platform and venue for events. This revelation came as the bureau revised its development proposal for sites near Hung Hom MTR station and the district's harborfront areas, following public consultation.

Doris Ho, Permanent Secretary for Development, informed lawmakers that the authorities intend to link the two proposed towers at the waterfront location. The skybridge is expected to generate an open space that could be accessible to the public, though its future use as a commercial venue or a free public area remains open for decision at a later stage.

Ho added that while the primary purpose of the space is to offer panoramic views of Victoria Harbour, there is consideration for utilizing it for hosting events. The overall development at Hung Hom is projected to yield over 200,000 square meters of gross floor area, marking a 3 percent increase from the previous plan. This includes more than 60 percent of residential spaces and over 30 percent for commercial use.

Ho explained that the bureau adjusted the floor space allocation by reducing the commercial area and expanding residential areas, in response to lower demand for the latter.