The eastern section of the East Coast Boardwalk in North Point opened on Monday, with the completion of its final kilometre allowing for an unbroken run from Kennedy Town to Shau Kei Wan along Hong Kong Island’s 13‑kilometre harbourfront.

Harbourfront Commission chairman Ivan Ho described the 13-kilometre project as a significant milestone for the development of one of city's most iconic features.

The East Coast Boardwalk has two sections.

The western section, which opened earlier this year, links the East Coast Park with the North Point Promenade, while the eastern section connects the promenade to Hoi Yu Street in Quarry Bay.

Ho told a radio programme that the boardwalk was designed to promote the concept of a “harbourfront shared space” and encouraged users to respect one another.

He also said catering facilities would be introduced later, with the tendering process expected to take months.

Several open spaces along the promenade will be available for public use, where people can apply to host exhibitions, art events or other community activities.

Ho said discussions were going on with the Eastern District Council and district officer to work out suitable arrangements.