Project Background

The aim of the Project is to construct and operate a Main Arena with the capacity to accommodate about 20,000 spectators and supporting back of house facilities for the Olympic Equestrian Events at HKSI.

The venues will be operational for one month during the main Olympic event, with the competition expected to last from between 10 to 14 days. 14 days after the Olympic Events, the Paralympic competition will be staged, which will last for a few days. The Paralympic Event is open to paid spectators estimated to be less than 10,000.

The 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Equestrian Events would be staged on 3 sites in Hong Kong. Apart from HKSI, the existing Penfold Park and Hong Kong Golf Club would also be converted to the Event Venues. Stables and training facilities will be provided on the Penfold Park site whereas HKGC will be converted for the Cross-country Event.