Creative centre: Chief Executive Donald Tsang inspects progress in the Conserving Central project and tours an art gallery.

Chief Executive Donald Tsang has visited the former Police Married Quarters on Hollywood Road and nearby art galleries to see the development potential for the area as a base for art and creative industries.

Touring the quarters today where he spent part of his childhood, Mr Tsang was briefed by the Development Bureau and CreateHK on the project's progress, which forms part of the Conserving Central initiative.

The Government will soon invite proposals to convert the site into a creative landmark, providing facilities such as exhibition galleries, studios, and office and shop space for advertising, design, arts and culture, video production, music, digital entertainment, education and training centres, and lodging for visiting artists.