The “Incremental Approach” aims to connect the harbourfront promenades as quickly as possible, allowing public access to the area earlier than the original schedule. At the same time, it allows for public feedback to tailor the space and facilities to community needs.

Under this approach, partially opened harbourfront areas serve as testing grounds where the public can participate in the design and construction of the harbourfront. Some of the initial facilities may not be fully developed, but this provides an opportunity to refine the design based on public feedback, making the space more user-friendly. As a result, the Belcher Bay Promenade in Kennedy Town opened 1.5 years ahead of schedule, and the East Coast Park Precinct in North Point opened nearly three years earlier than expected. One section of the harbourfront promenade between Tamar Park and the Exhibition Centre also opened 15 months earlier than originally planned for public use.

The result of implementing the “Incremental Approach” is that public spaces are released earlier, enabling residents to experience the area in advance while exploring the most suitable direction of waterfront development. If any waterfront sections require further enhancement, relevant departments will strive to maintain the pedestrian connection along the waterfront accessible throughout the construction period, ensuring connectivity and balancing public and development needs.