The government has shelved the controversial lighting project on the Peak following environmental concerns from local residents and hikers, pledging to remove all related installations and restore the area to its original state.
The government has decided not to proceed with the Hong Kong Tourism Board's Peak Light Show project. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Lo Suk-pui, stated that the Tourism Board had consulted and briefed the local district council since April this year, and subsequently sent letters to local residents explaining the project concept. However, after construction commenced earlier this month, concerns and questions from residents and hiker…