The Harbour-front Enhancement Committee (HEC) advises the Government through the Secretary for Housing, Planning and Lands on planning, land uses and developments along the existing and new harbour-front areas, with a view to protecting the harbour; improving the accessibility, utilization and vibrancy of the harbour-front areas; and safeguarding public enjoyment of the harbour through a balanced, effective and public participation approach, in line with the principle of sustainable development.
BEC's CEO Dr Andrew Thomson serves as the member of the Committee. Specifically, his participation in HEC is mainly related to:
- providing input to the Urban Design Study for the New Central Harbourfront
- advising on the planning, design and development issues including land use, transport and infrastructure, landscaping and other matters relating to the existing and new harbour-front and the adjoining areas
- advising on means to enlist greater public involvement in the planning and design of the harbour-front areas
- exploring a sustainable framework to manage the harbour-front areas, including public-private partnership