ROYAL VISIT PRESS
RELEASE
Tuesday, April 29, 1975
FACILITIES FOR PUBLIC TO SEE FIREWORKS DISPLAY
Reclamation Sites On Both Sides Of Harbour To Be Cleared
Two large reclaimed sites on both sides of the harbour will be
cleared to enable members of the public to make use of them to watch the
fireworks display on Monday May 5 in honour of the Queen.
The fireworks will be launched from a pontoon located in the
eastern part of the harbour between Hung Hom and the Royal Hong Kong Yacht
Club, beginning at 8.30 p.m., and continuing for about 25 minutes.
The display will be visible from many high-rise vantage points,
but the two reclaimed sites are being cleared as a facility for residents
who would not normally have access to more convenient viewing spots.
On Hong Kong Island, the area will extend along reclaimed land
facing the waterfront from the Wan Chai ferry pier to the flyover just
before the entry to the cross harbour tunnel.
At present, this area is sub-divided into three, one being the
former site of the Chinese Manufacturers' Association's annual exhibition,
and the other two continuing eastwards. All three will be cleared and opened.
In Kowloon, the whole portion of the Hung Hom reclamation beginning
on the right side of the Kowloon approach to the cross harbour tunnel opposite
the new Hung Hom railway terminal, and stretching towards Tsim Sha Tsui, will
be available. Access will be by the last Kowloon Motor Bus stop before entry
to the tunnel to Hong Kong. A special bus service will be provided by
the KMB from the Jordan Road terminal to the site beginning at 7.30 p.m»,,
and the cost will be 50 cents a person.
/Bawkers
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