CEDD Signed Contract for Expansion of Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter
11/08/2026
The Civil Engineering and Development Department signed a contract of about HK$ 1,395 million on 11 August 2026 with CCS Joint Venture for expansion of Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter.The works mainly include: -
- construction of two breakwaters to the south of the existing Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, with provision of public landing facilities and open space at the proposed eastern breakwater, and associated seabed stabilisation works for the new breakwaters;
- construction of a pedestrian walkway connecting the proposed eastern breakwater to Ocean Drive in Tai Shue Wan and associated vessel impact protection system;
- modification and conversion of the existing breakwater near Ocean Drive into a breakwater cum open space;
- shortening and modification of the existing breakwater on the eastern side of Ap Lei Chau;
- provision of a wave wall in the form of a floating breakwater at Aberdeen Channel near the tombolo between Yuk Kwai Shan and Ap Lei Pai;
- ancillary works including landscaping, drainage, utilities, lighting, electrical and mechanical works, and installation of street furniture; and
- implementation of environmental mitigation measures and environmental monitoring and audit programme.
The works commenced in August 2026 and will take about four and a half years to complete.
