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Land reserved for Hong Kong Disneyland expansion can be used for other short-term events, government says

Shows, concerts and exhibitions are compatible with site and proposals will be considered, according to economic development chief Edward Yau

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Hong Kong Disneyland’s loss doubled to HK$345 million in 2017. Photo: Winson Wong

Idle land earmarked for the future expansion of the Hong Kong Disneyland theme park could be used for short-term entertainment events if needed, the government said on Wednesday.

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However, modular housing, as suggested by a lawmaker, would not be considered as it was more of a long-term project and “not compatible” with the use of the reserved land, Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Edward Yau Tang-wah told a Legislative Council meeting.

“Short-term events such as shows, concerts and exhibitions are compatible, and we will consider them if we receive any related proposals,” Yau said.

Edward Yau (centre). Photo: K.Y. Cheng
Edward Yau (centre). Photo: K.Y. Cheng

Pan-democratic legislator Raymond Chan Chi-chuen, who represents New Territories East, believed a concert by popular Taiwanese rock band Mayday last month proved the site was capable of hosting such events.

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“The concert at Disneyland drew 20,000 people, which means the place is large enough,” Chan said. “It was a waste that the government and Disneyland didn’t use the idle land for such events before.”

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