Star-gazing site in Sai Wan to open

[GeoTommy]

https://saikungbuzz.hk/2019/02/star-...pen-next-month

AFCD have built a Star-gazing Terrace just off the beach at one of Hong Kong’s favourite tourist spots. Well known for being one of the best places in the area for seeing stars, the new terrace is a wavy ampitheatre-style construction able to accommodate all of 20 people.

An AFCD spokesman said that construction started in October 2018 and is expected to be completed next month

Many comments on social media criticise the design and location. They think it will collect rubbish easily, and as it’s some distance away from any public toilets, may become smelly quite quickly.

[jgl]

When I see the letters AFCD, I immediately wonder "what have they managed to cock up now?"

The department also said there is no electricity supply, nor any stargazing instruments, and the location is an hour away from any transport connections, the demand would be mainly from those camping on the beach.

Wouldn't anyone already camping on the beach be able to see the sky just as well from the campsite?

[civil_servant]

No need to bring a tent. Just a bottle of rum, get drunk, pass out on benches. Good idea. Should be popular with students.