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PUBLIC FACILITIES

The Xique Centre
(scheduled
completion 2018)

West Kowloon Cultural District

Stretching across 40 hectares of reclaimed land, the West Kowloon Cultural District
is one of the largest cultural projects in the world, blending art, education and open
space. Its vision is to create a vibrant cultural quarter for Hong Kong where the local

arts scene can interact, develop and collaborate. Providing 23 hectares of public
open space with two kilometres of vibrant harbour-front promenade it will also
include a variety of arts and cultural facilities that will produce and host world-class
exhibitions, performances and arts and cultural events.

Developing the district
A development plan for the district, based on
well-received Foster + Partners conceptual
plan, was approved by the government in
January 2013. Overlooking the magnificent
Victoria Harbour, the district will begin to
take shape over the next decade.
The Xiqu Centre, M+, Freespace and M+
Pavilion, will be developed as a first batch
of facilities aiming for opening to the public
in 2016 and beyond. The construction of the
Xiqu Centre, starting with a ground-breaking
ceremony in September 2013 signifies the
beginning of the development project.
A Lyric Theatre, a Medium Theatre, a
Centre for Contemporary Performance
and Resident Company facilities will be
developed as a second batch of facilities,

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