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February 14, 2026
Adventure Zone at Ocean Park Hong Kong

The Adventure Zone at Ocean Park Hong Kong is a major redevelopment initiative forming part of the park's long-term repositioning strategy toward experiential, nature-integrated tourism. The project has been awarded under a design-build-operate model to a consortium led by Shun Tak Holdings Limited in partnership with AJ Hackett International, operating through Shun Tak AJ Hackett Skypark Holdings Limited.

Project Scope and Site Context

The Adventure Zone will occupy approximately 120,000 sq m within the park's Summit area, redeveloping former ride sites such as Raging River and Mine Train. The scheme is scheduled for phased development with targeted public opening in 2028.

The development concept integrates high-adrenaline adventure facilities—including long-span dual zip lines (approximately 1,000 m each), bungy jumping towers, giant swings, and alpine coaster elements—within a sensitive hillside and coastal environment. The design approach emphasizes terrain integration, landscape preservation, and minimal visual intrusion when viewed from key vantage points along the southern coastline of Hong Kong Island.

Procurement and Delivery Model

The awarded consortium holds responsibility for:

- Master planning and architectural design coordination

- Engineering integration

- Financing

- Construction delivery

- Long-term operation and maintenance

At the time of writing, detailed disclosures regarding the appointed architectural designer, main contractor, and specialist engineering consultants (civil, structural, geotechnical, MEP) have not been publicly released. Given the delivery structure, these roles are expected to be procured either internally through consortium networks or via staged subcontracting packages.

(Ocean Park Hong Kong)

Key Technical Considerations

For building professionals, several technical aspects are particularly noteworthy:

Geotechnical and Slope Engineering

The Summit location presents steep terrain conditions requiring slope stabilization, foundation engineering for tall dynamic structures (e.g., bungy towers), and compliance with Hong Kong’s stringent Geotechnical Engineering Office (GEO) standards.

Structural Engineering for Dynamic Loads

Adventure attractions such as zip lines and bungy systems impose significant dynamic, cyclic, and fatigue loads. Structural systems must meet international safety standards for extreme live loading scenarios, including redundancy and fail-safe design principles.

Environmental and Planning Constraints

The site is environmentally sensitive, requiring careful coordination with statutory planning approvals and environmental mitigation measures. Visual impact, noise management, drainage design, and ecological preservation will likely be central components of the detailed design stage.

Construction Logistics

Access to the Summit area is constrained, potentially necessitating phased material delivery, temporary works coordination, and minimal disruption to ongoing park operations.

Integrated Operations Planning

Given the build-operate model, early coordination between design teams and operational specialists is critical to ensure maintainability, inspection access, and lifecycle asset management.

Current Status

The project has entered the early implementation phase, with site preparation and planning processes underway. Major construction packages and consultant appointments have not yet been formally disclosed to the public domain. Further information is expected as statutory submissions progress and procurement packages are finalized.

This project represents a hybrid between infrastructure-grade engineering and leisure attraction design, requiring close collaboration across architecture, structural engineering, geotechnical disciplines, and specialist ride system suppliers. The expected completion date for the Adventure Zone is mid-2028.

According to the official Development and Operating Agreement disclosed by Ocean Park Corporation, the contract’s base duration runs from late 2024 through 18 December 2047, with a possible extension out to 18 December 2057 if the parties agree to extend the sub-lease. (Reported by Building.hk)