The Planning Department launches the Stage 2 Public Engagement for the Urban Design Study for the New Central Harbourfront.

     The Stage 1 Public Engagement of the Urban Design Study for the New Central Harbourfront was held in May 2007 to invite public views on the urban design objectives, issues and sustainable design assessment framework, as well as possible design ideas for re-assembling Queen's Pier and reconstructing the old Star Ferry Clock Tower. A report on the stage 1 public engagement has been completed.

     The urban design framework for the new Central harbourfront has been refined with the overarching principle of sustainable development. The vision is to create a vibrant, green and accessible new Central harbourfront. Different design concepts for the eight key sites have been prepared.
     There were diverse views on the re-assembly of Queen's Pier and reconstruction of the old Star Ferry Clock Tower during the stage 1 public engagement. Based on the two broad streams of views, alternative concepts have been prepared for the stage 2 public engagement. The first concept is to re-assemble Queen's Pier at the harbourfront between Central Piers No. 9 and 10 and to revive the public pier function. The second concept is to re-assemble Queen's Pier at its original location.
     For the clock tower, the first concept is to reconstruct it as a focal point on the harbourfront with an axial relationship with City Hall and the re-assembled Queen's Pier by the harbour. The second concept is to reconstruct the clock tower close to the original location. A clock tower gallery to exhibit the salvaged items is proposed under both concepts.