This article was first published in a supplement on September 27, 1985
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By Andre Cadogan
Travel to Macau and take a trip into the 21st century
The opening ceremony today (September 27, 1985) of the Macau Ferry Terminal marks yet another peak in the achievements of Hong Kong’s entrepreneurs and experts.
It is the largest structural steel building in Southeast Asia and occupies an area of 56,000 sq m, including the seaborne piers, making it one of the most extensive complexes in the territory.
After 4 1/2 years’ work and the conquering of some complicated technical mountains, Hong Kong has a unique showpiece for the world, the most advanced marine passenger terminal ever built, with a capacity for 90,000 passengers a day.
The complex, which cost a total of about HK$1.5 billion, consists of two parts: the on-land shopping and restaurant area with twin towers, and the seaborne artificial islands linked by bridges. These contain some of the most sophisticated docking equipment found in use anywhere in the world.