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Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong: URA Study Moves ‘Victoria Cove’ Future Forward

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Tez Plavenieks
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Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong, (east of Hung Hom), is set for a bold future after a recent Urban Renewal Authority (URA) study.

URA strategic study for Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong

The URA has officially launched a strategic study focused on developing the proposed Victoria Cove — a transformative waterfront destination situated east of Hung Hom, along the shores of Victoria Harbour.

The initiative aims to reimagine nearly 800 hectares of urban coastline and water stretching toward Kwun Tong, incorporating residential, commercial, tourism, and recreational elements into a cohesive maritime district.

Victoria Harbour Hong Kong Set For Bold Future With URA Study

A milestone for Victoria Harbour developments

This milestone follows recent legislative amendments by Hong Kong’s Legislative Council (LegCo), which lifted the long-standing ban on land reclamation within Victoria Harbour.

With new planning flexibility, the URA envisions the Victoria Cove project as a future benchmark for harbourfront development, comparable in scale and vibrancy to international models like Sydney’s Darling Harbour.

Wai Chi-sing (URA Managing Director)

Wai Chi-sing, URA Managing Director, emphasised the potential for Victoria Cove to become Hong Kong’s first fully integrated leisure district, combining waterfront accessibility, tourism infrastructure, and residential growth. The study will explore water-based recreation, marine connectivity, and optimal land use in To Kwa Wan, including underutilised government sites such as temporary car parks and the Cattle Depot Artist Village.

The Urban Renewal Authority (URA) managing director, Wai Chi-sing, said that the harbourfront development, which he dubbed the “Victoria Cove Area,” would also draw inspiration from the Aker Brygge promenade in Oslo.

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Expanded opportunities

Industry stakeholders, particularly those in recreational boating and maritime leisure, are watching the proposal closely. Enhanced shoreline access across Hung Hom and Kwun Tong may offer expanded opportunities for mooring, marine services, and waterfront activation — aligning with ICOMIA’s mission to support sustainable and innovative coastal development worldwide.

News story source – Hong Kong Boating Industry Association (HKBIA)

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