Henderson Land unveils temporary harbourfront walkway at Central Yards with 24-hour cooling and scenic views

Henderson Land Development Company Limited (Stock code: 12) is pleased to announce that the new temporary pedestrian passageway at Central Yards, the Group’s flagship development on the New Central Harbourfront, will officially open on 19 February (Thursday, the third day of Chinese New Year). The new temporary passageway will provide an upgraded and seamless walking connection between ifc mall and the Central Terminal Building. The existing footbridge will be permanently closed on the same day and will be dismantled later.

The new temporary pedestrian passageway at Central Yards connecting ifc mall and the Central Terminal Building

The new temporary pedestrian passageway at Central Yards connecting ifc mall and the Central Terminal Building

The new temporary pedestrian passageway at Central Yards connecting ifc mall and the Central Terminal Building

Located adjacent to the current temporary footbridge, the new temporary pedestrian passageway offers the public a comfortable walking environment, enhanced by a 24-hour air-conditioning system and artistic elements. The section near the Central Pier has a semi-open design, offering stunning views of the Central Harbourfront, Victoria Harbour and the surrounding natural environment.

The existing temporary footbridge will remain in operation until 18 February 2026

Following the opening of the shopping mall in the first phase of Central Yards, the temporary pedestrian passageway will be dismantled and transformed into a vibrant, multi-functional green harbourfront platform. At that time, the public will be able to walk conveniently and comfortably between the Central Harbourfront and ifc through the mall.

The passageway’s multiple windows bring in natural light

The pedestrian passageway features a semi-open design in the section near the Central Pier

The pedestrian passageway features a semi-open design in the section near the Central Pier

Central Yards is envisioned as a global harbourfront icon, inspired by the concept of “The Bridge”, connecting the core of Central, surrounding communities, City Hall, and the world-renowned Victoria Harbour. It will also feature a large-scale open green space for public enjoyment. The first phase of the project is scheduled to top out in the second quarter of this year and open in 2027, while the second phase is expected to be completed in 2032. Central Yards will further elevate Central as a vibrant, cutting-edge global district.

Directional signage along the passageway

Hong Kong Customs detects two dangerous drugs cases and seizes suspected drugs worth about $3.4 million

Hong Kong Customs detected two dangerous drugs cases in Hong Kong International Airport and Yau Ma Tei respectively on April 1 and yesterday (April 2), and seized a total of about 3.1 kilograms of suspected ketamine, about 1.7 kilograms of suspected cocaine and about 1.7 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine with a total estimated market value of about $3.4 million. Two persons suspected to be connected with the cases were arrested.

In the first case, a 43-year-old male passenger arrived in Hong Kong from Bangkok, Thailand on April 1. During customs clearance, Customs officers found about 3.1 kilograms of suspected ketamine concealed inside food packaging in his baggage. The man was subsequently arrested.

In the second case, during an anti-narcotics operation conducted in Yau Ma Tei on April 2, Customs officers intercepted a 41-year-old man and later escorted him to a hotel room nearby for a search and seized about 1.7 kilograms of suspected cocaine, about 1.7 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine, a drug inhaling apparatus and a batch of drug packaging paraphernalia. The man was subsequently arrested.

The arrested persons have been charged with one count of trafficking in a dangerous drug respectively and will appear at the Kwun Tong Magistrates' Courts tomorrow (April 4).

Customs will continue to step up enforcement against drug trafficking activities through intelligence analysis. The department also reminds members of the public to stay alert and not to participate in drug trafficking activities for monetary return. They must not accept hiring or delegation from another party to carry controlled items into and out of Hong Kong. They are also reminded not to carry unknown items for other people, nor to release their personal data or home address to others for receiving parcels or goods.

Customs will continue to apply a risk assessment approach and focus on selecting passengers from high-risk regions for clearance to combat transnational drug trafficking activities.

Under the Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, trafficking in a dangerous drug is a serious offence. The maximum penalty upon conviction is a fine of $5 million and life imprisonment.

Members of the public may report any suspected drug trafficking activities to Customs' 24-hour hotline 182 8080 or its dedicated crime-reporting email account (crimereport@customs.gov.hk) or online form (eform.cefs.gov.hk/form/ced002).

Hong Kong Customs detects two dangerous drugs cases and seizes suspected drugs worth about $3.4 million Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs detects two dangerous drugs cases and seizes suspected drugs worth about $3.4 million Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Hong Kong Customs detects two dangerous drugs cases and seizes suspected drugs worth about $3.4 million Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases