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Save Repulse Bay's important WWII history!

Henry wright
Central District, R.A.S. chinoise de Hong Kong
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Too much of Hong Kong's WWII history is slipping away from us. It is a subject that is not included in the local school syllabus, and is rarely discussed with the younger generations of Hong Kong. The reason I have chosen the Repulse Bay site specifically is because there are two important pieces of history that are close together, easily accessible, and are in an area that has a large flow of both locals and tourists.

Pillbox 017 is actually on Repulse Bay Beach - most people are not even aware of it's existence! It is currently almost completely buried under the sand, with only the Commander's turret visible. It is on the west side of the beach, next to the giant LCSD storage facility. It is being used as a storage area with total disregard to the importance that it once played in Hong Kong's history. Pillbox 017 is in the picture above - This picture was taken in approx 2005, ten years ago. The bunker is now often covered in building equipment that could cause it damage. I propose the bunker be dug out from beneath the sand, any restoration works needed be done, be cordoned off somewhat and signs erected to educate all on why it is there.

Pillbox 016's Searchlight position is on the promenade between Repulse Bay and Deep Water Bay, opposite Middle Island. It is currently shrouded by trees, and is a raised above the promenade, so most people will walk right past without even knowing that it is there. I propose that the trees and ground around the pillbox be taken care of to allow a better viewing and to prevent any further damage to the pillbox, and signs erected to educate all on why it is there.

I also propose that these buildings are given special status to prevent demolition or redevelopment of both sites.

They can both be a valuable tourist attraction and have huge educational value.

Join our Facebook group and see updated pictures of the two sites now, and hopefully in the future too!

Please sign and help us raise awareness of these two gems of WWII history.

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Leisure and Cultural Services Department Hong Kong LCSD
Save Repulse Bay's important WWII history!

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