Authorities are proposing a shopping centre with “flagship stores for luxury brands” on a new island, centrepiece of the new multibillion dollar Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.

A public consultation document released this week outlines plans for a 150 hectare island currently under construction near the city’s airport, which will serve as the gateway for Hong Kong and the western Pearl River Delta. It is here that travellers between Hong Kong, the Mainland city of Zhuhai and bordering Macau will be processed.

The Hong Kong government envisions an area for warehouses, showrooms, restaurants, flagship stores for luxury brands and other stores selling antiques, artworks and high quality wines.

The government is conducting a study to ascertain the feasibility of carrying out the proposed commercial development and other economic activities at the topside and underground space of the HKBCF Island, and to optimise their scope and scale.

The Stage 1 Community Engagement will last for two months. Activities will include a public forum, briefings and a roving exhibition. Details of the activities and engagement documents are available at the website.

The development, with a total planned gross floor area of 500,000 sqm, will include facilities for retail, food and beverages, entertainment, conferences, offices and business hospitality. It will have a 10 storey height limit due to its close proximity to Hong Kong International Airport.

A spokesman with the Airport Authority Hong Kong said the proposed development will create create synergy with the planned Airport North business area.

Members of the public have until September 7 to submit their comments through the following channels:

• Planning Department, Cross-Boundary Infrastructure and Development

Section, 16/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Rd, North Point, Hong Kong.

• Civil Engineering and Development Department, Hong Kong Island and Islands Development Office, 13/F, North Point Government Offices, 333 Java Rd, North Point, Hong Kong.
• Or by email: enquiry@hzmbbcf-topside.gov.hk