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2 projector stands removed from controversial Peak lighting project after outcry

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Sun, F., & Hoi-ying, L. (2026, October 24). 2 projector stands removed from controversial Peak lighting project after outcry. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3372034/2-projector-stands-removed-controversial-peak-lighting-project-after-outcry

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South China Morning Post · collected 2026-10-24 · by Fiona Sun, Lo Hoi-ying

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The South China Morning Post reports that two large metal stands used for industrial-grade projectors in a controversial lighting project at The Peak were removed after a visit by a tourism commissioner, lawmaker, and councillor to the site. When the newspaper visited on Saturday afternoon, only the grey foundational blocks and some bolts remained at the location, not cordoned off for safety.
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As of October 24, 2026, two large metal stands used to hold industrial-grade projectors were removed from a controversial lighting project in the Peak area after an outcry. The removal followed a visit by a tourism commissioner, lawmaker, and councillor to the site. When the South China Morning Post visited on Saturday afternoon, only the grey foundational blocks and some bolts remained at the location, which were not cordoned off. A security guard confirmed that the structures had been removed earlier that day from Harlech Road and Lugard Road, near a circular park walk.

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“While both articles discuss the suspension of a controversial lighting project on Hong Kong's Peak due to environmental concerns, they describe different stages of the incident: Article A reports the initial suspension, while Article B describes specific actions taken days later involving the removal of projector stands.”
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2 projector stands removed from controversial Peak lighting project after outcry Two large metal stands removed following visit by tourism commissioner, lawmaker and councillor to site When the South China Morning Post visited The Peak late on Saturday afternoon, two large metal stands that had held industrial-grade projectors had been removed, leaving only their grey foundational blocks and some bolts, which were not cordoned off.
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2 projector stands removed from controversial Peak lighting project after outcry Two large metal stands removed following visit by tourism commissioner, lawmaker and councillor to site When the South China Morning Post visited The Peak late on Saturday afternoon, two large metal stands that had held industrial-grade projectors had been removed, leaving only their grey foundational blocks and some bolts, which were not cordoned off. asserted
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A security guard near the park on the Harlech Road and Lugard Road circular walk confirmed that the two structures had been removed that afternoon. asserted
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