Harbour Place
| Company type | Private residential development |
|---|---|
| Industry | Real estate |
| Founded | 2002 |
| Headquarters | Hung Hom, Kowloon , Hong Kong |
| Products | Residential housing units |
Harbour Place () is a private residential development situated in Hung Hom, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Hunghom Peninsula
Initially known as Hunghom Peninsula (), this estate was constructed on land reclaimed from Hung Hom Bay under the HOS. The project, completed by the Government of Hong Kong in 2002, comprised 2,470 housing units.
Harbour Place
Following the government's halt of the HOS program, Hunghom Peninsula was acquired in February 2004 by Sun Hung Kai Properties and New World Development. The developers originally proposed demolishing the existing structures and rebuilding the estate in November 2004. This plan faced opposition from environmental advocates, lawmakers, and community members concerned about the environmental impact of demolition waste. In response to public objections, the developers abandoned the demolition plan a month later and opted instead for renovation and enhancement of the current buildings. By 2008, the redevelopment converted the former public housing estate into a high-end residential complex renamed Harbour Place, with units offered for sale to private buyers.
Property description and facilities
Harbour Place consists of seven residential towers accompanied by a 64,000 sqft (5,946 m²) clubhouse that includes dining options and an exclusive retail arcade. The complex provides various recreational amenities such as a bowling alley, games room, cinema, karaoke lounge, fitness center, basketball court, tennis and badminton courts, along with both indoor and outdoor swimming pools.
Leung Chin-man appointment controversy
In August 2008, Leung Chin-man—previously Permanent Secretary for Housing, Planning and Lands as well as Director of Housing—was appointed executive director and vice-chairman at New World China Land. This appointment raised concerns over potential conflicts of interest because of his prior involvement in the Hung Hom Peninsula transaction with New World Development during his governmental service. Both the Government and Legislative Council launched investigations into the matter. Within one week, New World China Land terminated Leung's contract without providing compensation.