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Hong Kong Government Proposes Expansion of Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter
Fifteen-hectare marine infrastructure project includes new breakwaters, landing facilities, and future marina development
The Hong Kong Government has announced a proposal to expand the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, covering approximately 15.7 hectares of foreshore and seabed in the Aberdeen Channel, south of the existing shelter.
The project is intended to increase sheltered berthing capacity in response to rising regional demand, particularly for pleasure vessels on the southern side of Hong Kong Island.
The proposed works include the construction of two new breakwaters and public landing facilities at the planned eastern breakwater.
A pedestrian walkway will also be built to connect the eastern breakwater with Ocean Drive, along with a vessel impact protection system.
The project additionally entails the demolition of part of the existing breakwater on the eastern side of Ap Lei Chau and the construction of a floating breakwater designed as a wave wall.
Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026 and is expected to be completed by 2030. In parallel with the expansion, the government has expressed interest in allocating part of the expanded shelter area for private sector development of a marina and initiatives to support yacht tourism.
Plans related to the proposed works are available for public inspection at the Survey and Mapping Office of the Lands Department in North Point, the Southern Home Affairs Enquiry Centre in Aberdeen, and on the Lands Department’s website.
Members of the public who believe their rights, interests, or easements may be affected by the works have until August 13 to submit formal objections to the Director of Lands.
The project is intended to increase sheltered berthing capacity in response to rising regional demand, particularly for pleasure vessels on the southern side of Hong Kong Island.
The proposed works include the construction of two new breakwaters and public landing facilities at the planned eastern breakwater.
A pedestrian walkway will also be built to connect the eastern breakwater with Ocean Drive, along with a vessel impact protection system.
The project additionally entails the demolition of part of the existing breakwater on the eastern side of Ap Lei Chau and the construction of a floating breakwater designed as a wave wall.
Construction is scheduled to begin in 2026 and is expected to be completed by 2030. In parallel with the expansion, the government has expressed interest in allocating part of the expanded shelter area for private sector development of a marina and initiatives to support yacht tourism.
Plans related to the proposed works are available for public inspection at the Survey and Mapping Office of the Lands Department in North Point, the Southern Home Affairs Enquiry Centre in Aberdeen, and on the Lands Department’s website.
Members of the public who believe their rights, interests, or easements may be affected by the works have until August 13 to submit formal objections to the Director of Lands.
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