New 200-berth marina, clubhouse planned in Hong Kong revamp of Aberdeen site

A section of Hong Kong Island’s southwest coast at Aberdeen will be revamped into a new marina with 200 berths, a clubhouse and about 250 private flats by 2032 as part of government efforts to boost yacht tourism.The Development Bureau said on Wednesday that it aimed to launch a tender in the first half of next year – the first for a marina in nearly 40 years. It also noted there was strong market interest in the project.To clear the 1.16-hectare (2.8-acre) seaside site near Po Chong Wan, the government plans to uproot a sailing programme provider and terminate 91 short-term leases held mostly by ship machinery and shipbuilding businesses.According to a paper the bureau submitted to the Southern District Council, the harbourfront site will deliver about 499,450 sq ft of gross floor area designated for a yacht clubhouse with basic repair facilities, catering and retail outlets, and 250 flats.The development will provide about 200 berths for yachts at most 50 metres (164 feet) long and mooring spaces across about 11 hectares of water.