Construction work has commenced on Hong Kong MTR’s first self-developed shopping mall.
Advance works for the Maritime Square Extension project began last year, but Friday’s groundbreaking ceremony marked the official start of the main construction works.
The project involves converting a portion of the adjacent Tsing Yi Lorry Park into a four storey shopping mall with an estimated investment of HK$2.4 billion. MTR says the project will give the local community a whole new shopping experience.
“The Maritime Square Extension includes a number of initiatives to respond to the needs of the local community and provide them with better connectivity and convenience, including the provision of a new covered staircase and a new footbridge connecting the neighbourhood with the future development,” said David Tang, property director of MTR Corporation.
The 12,100 sqm MTR mall will feature a selection of shops, restaurants and entertainment venues along with a 5000 sqm roof garden.
It is scheduled for completion in late 2017.