Wan Chai district councillor Peggy Lee Pik-yee agreed on Wednesday with the government’s plan to introduce about 60 safety bollards in the area, but said the move needed to meet residential and commercial needs while strengthening public safety.

She also warned that installation works could cause disruptions to pedestrian flow and asked the government to provide more information on expected crowds and police presence, while urging relevant departments to be mindful of “unnecessary delays”.

Authorities earlier submitted a proposal to install the bollards outside Sogo department store in Causeway Bay and some pedestrian areas as a protective measure against potential vehicle-ramming attacks targeting pedestrians.

“News reports have shown that, for whatever reason, vehicles had made their way onto [the area’s] pavements in the past. Also, some drivers might not have been familiar with the pedestrian zone and entered unwittingly,” Lee said.

“I believe that the government’s fundamental premise in this proposal is the same as ours, that is to ensure pedestrian safety.”

However, Lee said more discussion was needed on the details, including the exact number and placement of the bollards.