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OPERATING REVIEW
THE REVITALISED HERITAGE BUILDING
A NEW LANDMARK FOR ALL
3 STEAM refers to the areas of science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics.
An Approachable, Energetic and Gregarious Public Space
Phase one of the revitalisation works of Central Market was completed with the Occupation Permit obtained in October 2020. Upon successful tender, the operation contract of Central Market was awarded to Chinachem Group (Chinachem) and signed in March 2021. The URA is now partnering with Chinachem to revitalise Central Market with an emphasis on three key themes, namely ‘approachable’, ‘energetic’ and ‘gregarious’. Specifically, Central Market will be shaped into a ‘Playground for All’ to connect neighbours as well as the old and the new generations. Diversified catering, retailing, exhibitions, STEAM3 learning and start-up businesses will be introduced in Central Market. In May 2021, a series of performances and special visual decorations by French street artists were presented in Central Market for public enjoyment. The major portion of the revitalised Central Market is targeted to open for public enjoyment in the third quarter of 2021.
The revitalised Central Market becomes a community space for holding exhibitions, promoting STEAM learning and running start-up businesses.
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