A DAB lawmaker on Monday said a plan to redevelop the area around the Flower Market could create new opportunities and boost business for florists. The authority in 2024 proposed plans to refurbish six sites around Sai Yee Street and Flower Market Road, which involves building a waterway park for flower viewing, redevelop existing aged buildings, and provide new retail space for the expansion of the Flower Market. Speaking on an RTHK programme, legislator Vincent Cheng noted local flower shops face growing competition from online sellers. He urged authorities to speed up the project and minimise disruptions to businesses in the area. "When the project is completed, we’ll see a larger area with a waterway park, new commercial space, an expanded Flower Market, and more parking — all good opportunities," he said. "At the same time, I hope the authorities will offer more support to affected shops, so they don’t end up struggling to operate once the project is finished." he added. Cheng also said the authority should speed up the sale of land after acquisition given the slowly recovering property market. The lawmaker added he hopes the area would ultimately become a spot that is popular with tourists.