Henderson’s winning bid to run harbour event space could boost Central’s access

Henderson Land joint venture wins harbourfront event space tender, raising hopes for improved public access and foot traffic in Central. | Contesto: cronaca

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• Henderson’s winning bid to run harbour event space could boost Central’s access

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A winning bid involving Henderson Land Development to operate a major Hong Kong harbourfront event space has expanded the developer’s footprint in Central to three prime locations, a situation that experts have said could result in greater accessibility and more visitors from surrounding commercial properties. Central Grand, a 50:50 joint venture formed by Henderson and concert organiser YW Company – commonly known as “Yiu Wing” – recently won the tender to operate the 3.7-hectare (9.1 acres) site along the Central waterfront. The deal, awarded by the government, marks a significant shift in how the city manages its prized harbourfront areas, long seen as underutilised despite their prime location. The site, which includes both open-air and covered event spaces, is expected to host concerts, exhibitions, and public gatherings once operations begin. Industry observers noted that Henderson’s involvement could accelerate development of pedestrian links and other infrastructure connecting the event space to its nearby commercial towers, including The Center and Henderson Land’s flagship building, 2 Murray Road. This integration, they argued, would likely draw more visitors from the surrounding business district, particularly during off-peak hours and weekends when office foot traffic typically dwindles. Experts highlighted that the arrangement could serve as a model for public-private cooperation in Hong Kong, where harbourfront land is scarce and highly sought after. The joint venture’s success may depend on its ability to balance commercial viability with public access, a tension that has historically plagued similar projects. Critics have sometimes raised concerns about private operators prioritising profit over public enjoyment, but the government has emphasised that the tender included strict requirements for free and open access to large portions of the site. The win further consolidates Henderson’s presence in Central, giving the developer control over three key nodes: the event space, its office towers, and the nearby Murray Road car park site, which is being redeveloped into a mixed-use complex. Analysts suggested that this cluster could reshape the area’s...

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