Hong Kong Development Bureau: Received eight expressions of interest on the development of yacht berthing facilities in Aberdeen.

On April 24, the Hong Kong Development Bureau announced that on January 24 this year, an invitation for expressions of interest was issued for the expansion of the yacht berthing facilities in Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, and a total of 8 expressions of interest have been received to date. The companies/institutions submitting the expressions of interest include local and overseas developers, hotel and entertainment groups, and yacht club developers/operators. A spokesperson stated that the authorities will compile and analyze the collected opinions, finalize the development parameters and requirements for the yacht berthing facilities within this year, conduct technical evaluations and relevant statutory procedures. It is expected to proceed with the tender in 2027 under the traditional mode. If feasible suggestions are proposed by the market during the opinion solicitation to expedite the process, early tendering will be actively considered. The spokesperson continued that as the opinions involve commercially sensitive information from individual companies, they will not be made public, but will be considered to establish the terms, mode and timing of future tenders based on market opinions. The 2024 Policy Address proposed to promote yacht tourism, planning to invite the market to construct and operate yacht berthing facilities at three locations, including the expansion of Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter. The Hong Kong government plans to seek funding from the Legislative Council next year to expand Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter under the public works program, increasing public mooring berths. At the same time, the Hong Kong government hopes to utilize this opportunity to use part of the expanded water area for the market to develop yacht berthing facilities and leverage market forces to promote yacht tourism.