before getting into ferry, I looked back and took a picture. then i found something not familiar.

the red circled "thing"

I've asked Man Fung about the extension. They've got official and full permissions from the Lands Dept. now, it took several years, they say.
The extension construction workers just had their Lunar New Year dinner there when I was stopping by to ask, stopping now for the long Lunar New Year break.

This will increase their seating area from 200 to 260 seats and should be ready in about 1 month. Not sure yet about the outside look and the type of railing they'll use but it'll be new and different from the current one, promised to look "nice".

If the extension's wall doesn't look nice enough, the Lamma graffiti "artist" (or vandal as some call him) behind most of the local, very controversial graffiti paintings might have a field day (or a late night.) I might ask him about this as I've discovered his identity a little while ago, but had to promise him anonymity first.

I refer to your mail dated 25.1.2011 (11:19am) regarding the above.

We have conducted a site investigation in January 2011. The area under concerned is covered by a newly approved Short Term Tenancy for the construction and maintenance of supporting columns and gravity wall. Should you require further information, please contact our Ms WM CHAN at tel.: 2852 3741.

Thank you for bringing the subject matter to our attention.

Laura SZE
District Lands Office, Islands
Tel.: 2852 4262

WTF is a gravity wall and what is the purpose or use of the land as described in the tenancy?

retaining walls
There are a number of methods employed to resist the lateral force against such a wall. The most basic type of reinforced retaining wall is the gravity wall, which is of massive concrete that is prevented from falling over by simple gravity.