Zone 2 of the second phase of the South Shore Waterfront Green Promenade opened yesterday, the Macau Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) announced in a statement, providing a new coastline leisure space between Macau Tower and the Gate of Understanding in Nam Van.
The 2nd phase of the promenade is being developed in three zones, with Zone 1 having opened in November last year, the statement noted, adding that the newly opened Zone 2 covers a 17,000-square-metre waterfront strip, offering a long, narrow recreational space for the public.
The zone features a seafront trail and a cycle track of more than 600 metres, separated by landscaped green belts, the statement underlined, adding that various plant species, including golden shower trees, garlic vines and Indian Putat trees, have been introduced to enhance the scenery and provide shaded leisure areas.
Additional facilities include waterfront steps, seating areas and a fishing platform near the approach viaduct of Sai Van Bridge, offering views of the coast, the statement noted.
Existing sports facilities such as basketball and badminton courts have been retained, alongside newly added chess tables and green recreational spaces catering to both active and passive leisure activities, according to the statement. At this stage, visitors may use their own bicycles on the cycle track, the statement said, underlining that a bicycle rental service may be considered once the whole promenade project is completed.
The public can access the zone via the Gate of Understanding monument, a footbridge along Avenida Panorâmica do Lago Sai Van, or pedestrian crossings near parking areas under Sai Van Bridge, the statement said, noting that the second phase of the promenade stretches from Governador Nobre de Carvalho Bridge to the Gate of Understanding, covering a total construction area of about 60,000 square metres. While Zones 1 and 2 are now open, work on Zone 3 began late last year, the statement pointed out.
All construction work for the second phase is expected to be completed in the first half of next year, the statement said, concluding that the project aims to create a multi-functional recreational space designed around parent-child play, leisure and waterfront scenery, while enhancing Macau’s coastal landscape.
This undated handout photo provided by the Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) yesterday shows Zone 2 of the second phase of the South Shore Waterfront Green Promenade on the coastline between Macau Tower and the Gate of Understanding monument in Sai Van.
