Hong Kong Resort Company

Hong Kong Resort Company is the developer of Discovery Bay, a resort-style seaside community on Lantau Island, Hong Kong. The company is currently newsworthy due to its proposal to allow unrestricted taxi access and establish four new taxi ranks within Discovery Bay. This proposal has sparked significant backlash from residents, who are concerned about potential disruptions to their community. Recent developments include the company submitting a paper to the Islands District Council arguing that the lack of point-to-point public transport negatively impacts residents' daily lives. In response, a Discovery Bay resident has filed a complaint with the city's ombudsman, and a petition with 1,700 signatures has been submitted to the Transport Department, demanding proper public consultation and wider communication regarding the proposed measures. The situation highlights the tension between the developer's vision for improved accessibility and residents' concerns about preserving the unique character of Discovery Bay.