Abrupt closure of Instagram Pier – What next? Instagram Pier 突然關閉–接下來可以做什麼？

Abrupt closure of Instagram Pier

On February 28, the Marine Department without prior notice closed the gates of the Western Public Cargo Working Area, also known as “Instagram Pier”. Dog walkers, children with scooters, fishermen, photographers, and many who came to watch the sunset found themselves unable to enter. As access had been condoned for many years, the clamp down without prior public consultation is regrettable.

There are few alternatives for the large group of users nearby for the same activities. Ideally, the Marine Department had first made sure with the help of the Harbourfront Commission that alternatives were put in place.

What next?

Designing Hong Kong and local district councillors are supporting the "West Point Street Line" proposal by Kennedy Town resident Massimiliano Dappero and his Persone Studio. The proposal includes several quick win schemes to create public space around the pier. Click here for the video: https://youtu.be/uSU5jMRz4DU

Let’s know what you think about Massimiliano’s proposal, and about the closure: [email protected]

Instagram Pier突然關閉–接下來可以做什麼？

2月28日，海事處沒有事先通知就關閉了西環碼頭（又稱為“ Instagram碼頭”）的公眾出入口。 放狗人士、玩踏板車的孩子、釣魚人士、攝影師以及許多來看日落的人發現自己無法進入。
由於大眾已習慣進出西環碼頭，因此未經公眾諮詢的情況下限制出入，實在令人遺憾。附近的居民失去了公共空間。理想情況下，海事處本應可邀請海濱事務委員會，確保採用其他替代方案。

“West Point Street Line”的計劃，由堅尼地城居民 Massimiliano Dappero及其Persone Studio提出，在碼頭周圍營造更多公共空間，並獲創建香港和當區議員支持。大家又點睇？

此處觀看視頻：https://youtu.be/uSU5jMRz4DU