CY Leung hails Amoy Plaza footbridge partnership
Thestandard · 1 SOURCES1 day ago2 MIN
Summary
A new footbridge connecting the East Kowloon Cultural Centre, Amoy Plaza and Kowloon Bay MTR station was inaugurated on Monday as a community investment project by Hang Lung Properties . Leung Chun-ying, vice-chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, said the bridge grew out of residents' long-standing need for a more convenient route to the MTR station during his time as chief executive . He described the opening as a "win-win-win" outcome for government, business and the community . Hang Lung executives said the new link should strengthen visitor flows, support tenants and help local retail compete more effectively .
Key Points
- The footbridge links the East Kowloon Cultural Centre, Amoy Plaza and Kowloon Bay MTR station, and was inaugurated on Monday .
- Leung Chun-ying said he first proposed the bridge because Amoy Gardens residents had to climb up and down to reach the station .
- He called the completed project a shared victory and a "win-win-win" partnership among government, business and the community .
- Hang Lung chairman Adriel Chan Wenbwo said the bridge helped attract new youth-oriented brands into Amoy Plaza .
- Chief executive Weber Lo Wai-pak said Amoy Plaza's occupancy rate is 98 to 99 percent and tenant adjustments could support rent increases .
Why It Matters
The project shows how a privately funded pedestrian link can be framed as both a community amenity and a retail catalyst in an older East Kowloon district . For nearby residents, shoppers and cultural venue visitors, easier access may help keep more spending and foot traffic within Hong Kong rather than losing demand elsewhere .