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A completion ceremony for the Hong Kong Maritime Museum Jockey Club Anchor Plaza was held at the Central harbourfront today (18 July). Construction was funded by The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust, with the free-access plaza expected to open to the public in the third quarter of this year. Guests attending today’s ceremony included HKSAR Government Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law, Club Steward Nicholas Hunsworth, Club Steward Andrew Weir and Hong Kong Maritime Museum Chairman Richard Hext.

Club Steward Hunsworth said that supporting the plaza underscored the Club’s commitment to preserving and promoting Hong Kong’s cultural heritage. He added that the waterfront site was created as a unique landmark for local residents and tourists and would serve as a new focal point to enhance understanding of the city’s maritime history and culture.

The Club’s Charities Trust approved a donation of around HK$24 million to fund the plaza as part of the HKSAR Community Projects List in 2022. It is situated in front of Central Piers 9 and 10 and adjacent to the Hong Kong Maritime Museum. It is expected to attract up to two million visitors a year.

The plaza features the 36-tonne, 7-metre-high anchor of the Seawise Giant, the largest cargo vessel ever built. It also provides a brand new public learning space featuring a walkthrough pavilion with immersive ArtTech displays and interactive screens. This will enable visitors to delve deeper into Hong Kong’s marine life and maritime history through art and interactive technology.

The pavilion’s design incorporates modern architectural aesthetics to provide a relaxing space for visitors to gather and enjoy the harbourfront view. Through a short video played inside the pavilion, visitors can also learn about Hong Kong’s vibrant marine environment as well as different types of vessels and their sailing capabilities in line with advancements in technology. The pavilion will allow visitors to journey through the different eras of Hong Kong’s harbour.

The Club’s support for the Hong Kong Maritime Museum Jockey Club Anchor Plaza, like all its charity and community donations, is made possible by its unique integrated business model through which racing and responsible sports wagering generate substantial tax contributions, charity support and employment opportunities for Hong Kong.