Large Metal Stands Removed from The Peak Following Official Visit

Two substantial metal stands, which supported industrial-grade projectors, were taken down from The Peak after a visit by a tourism commissioner, a lawmaker, and a councillor.

Assembled News DeskOctober 24, 20261 min readIt’s 9:11 AM in Beijing

AI illustration based on reference photographs; not an event photograph. Two weathered, rectangular grey concrete foundation blocks with visible bolts on top, situated on a paved area. — AI-generated illustration

According to the South China Morning Post, two sizable metal stands that were used to hold industrial-grade projectors had been removed from The Peak on Saturday afternoon. These structures left behind only their grey foundational blocks and some bolts, which were not secured with barriers. A security guard situated near the park on the Harlech Road and Lugard Road circular walk confirmed that the removal of the two structures occurred that afternoon, following a visit by a tourism commissioner, a lawmaker, and a councillor to the location.

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