About IIS

Background

The Invigorating Island South (IIS) initiative was announced in the 2020 Policy Address to develop the Southern District into a place full of vibrancy, vigour and velocity for people to work, live, explore new ideas and have fun. The Invigorating Island South Office (IISO) was set up in the Development Bureau in February 2021 to engage and collaborate with stakeholders, and co-ordinate and implement the following key projects under the initiative as stated in the Policy Address in 2020 and subsequent years:

formulate and refine the IIS Conceptual Master Plan (CMP) covering Wong Chuk Hang, Aberdeen and Ap Lei Chau

enhance the cultural and leisure facilities in the vicinity of Aberdeen and Wong Chuk Hang, including Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter, Aberdeen Promenade and Ap Lei Chau Main Street

explore the expansion of Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter and the vessel berthing area as well as providing more landing facilities along the coast

expedite the redevelopment or conversion of old industrial buildings in Wong Chuk Hang through the Government’s policy of revitalising industrial buildings

explore room for redevelopment or consolidation of the existing “Government, Institution or Community” sites or facilities in the district

beautify public spaces and cityscape through “place making”, and enhancing pedestrian connectivity of the Wong Chuk Hang Business Area and the waterfront area nearby while improving the pedestrian environment along Shum Wan Road and Po Chong Wan

formulate proposals for the revitalisation of Staunton Creek Nullah into a river with environmental and landscape upgrading, integrating with adjoining public spaces to create a more pleasant walking environment

promote the sale of local fisheries produce at both wholesale and retail levels through revitalisation of the Aberdeen Wholesale Fish Market, as well as adding food and beverage elements to create a vibrant waterfront

The 2022 Policy Address announced the development of a "Round-the-Island" Trail of about 60 kilometres on Hong Kong Island, connecting the waterfront promenades on the northern shore and a number of existing promenades and countryside walking trails in the Southern District.  IISO is responsible for coordinating and working with the relevant departments to take forward this project, with a view to connecting 90% of the trail by end-2027 and substantially completing the remaining larger scale works by end-2031.

The 2024 Policy Address announced the initiative of promoting yacht tourism, with plans to invite the market to construct and operate marinas at three locations including the expansion area of the Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter. The 2025 Policy Address announced the initiative to enhance amenities for the yacht industry and promote prime yacht tourism. IISO is taking forward the project at the expansion area of Aberdeen Typhoon Shelter to encourage the private sector to construct and operate new yacht berthing facilities.