{
  "id": 16334128,
  "title": "2 projector stands removed from controversial Peak lighting project after outcry",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/24/2-projector-stands-removed-from-controversial-peak-lighting-project",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-24T14:27:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "South China Morning Post",
    "slug": "south-china-morning-post",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372034/2-projector-stands-removed-controversial-peak-lighting-project-after-outcry"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Two projector stands have been removed from a controversial lighting project on The Peak after residents raised concerns about the impact on the environment and local community. The removal of the stands, which held industrial-grade projectors, came hours after Hong Kong's tourism authorities pledged to strike a balance between community needs and the project's progress. The stands were among several installations planned for selected locations along the walking trail, part of a new light show for the upcoming Hong Kong WinterFest. Despite the outcry from residents accusing the Hong Kong Tourism Board of removing trees and flowers to make way for the installations, a smaller metal stand with a projector remained cordoned off near a pavilion. Some installations were already in place but not switched on due to the controversy. The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau referred inquiries about the removal work to a social media post and stated that they had no further information to provide. The bureau emphasized their commitment to addressing residents' concerns and conducting field visits to The Peak. They acknowledged the impact of the lighting installations on the environment, traffic, and pedestrian pathways, urging the government to conduct a thorough assessment considering the environmental impact and public views.",
  "summary": "Parts of two installations in a controversial lighting project along a walking trail on The Peak have been removed, days after Hong Kong’s tourism authorities pledged to balance the community’s needs and said the scheme was not “set in stone”. The removals came hours after Commissioner for Tourism Ann Chan Wai-yan inspected the site on Saturday morning with a lawmaker and a district councillor,…",
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    "Two projector stands removed from Peak lighting project",
    "Residents concerned about environmental impact and community",
    "Tourism authorities pledge balance between needs and progress"
  ],
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "RTHK English",
        "title": "Tourism chiefs see a way forward in Peak lighting push",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/tourism-chiefs-see-a-way-forward-in-peak-lighting-push",
        "published": "2026-10-23T09:55:14.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}