The Food & Environmental Hygiene Department today invited expressions of interest (EOIs) from the market in the future operation of the Stanley Waterfront Mart.

The EOI exercise asks interested parties to put forward concrete proposals on aspects such as layout, stall mix, and operating models by April 23.

Located along the Stanley Promenade, the mart, formerly the Stanley Temporary Market, is a public market managed by the department.

Commencing operation in 2007, it originally housed 20 stalls offering light refreshment as well as dry and wet goods. Due to changes in the business environment and other factors, the number of tenants at the mart has gradually decreased in recent years. At present, all long-term tenants have moved out, and the stalls are now open to interested parties for operation under short-term tenancies.

The department considers that the operating model of the mart can be revamped by introducing a single operator management model. It anticipates that through enhancing the communal seating area, setting up a pet-friendly resting area, and offering a diversified mix of dining, retail, and cultural experiences, the site can be transformed into a new venue serving both the public and tourists.