The Former Marine Police Headquarters was occupied by the Hong Kong Marine Police from 1880s to 1996, except for the period during the Second World War.  The site comprises the Main Building, Stable Block, Time Ball Tower, Old Kowloon Fire Station and Fire Station Accommodation Block.   In recognition of the historical significance of these buildings they were declared as monuments under the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance on 14th December 1994.  The Main Building of the Former Fire Station is a Grade III historic building. The revitalisation took over six years to complete, and was carried out in accordance with world conservation standards and was transformed into a cultural and shopping landmark in Hong Kong, which was renamed ‘1881 Heritage’. The current proposals for the site  have sought to recreate the wooded knolls which once surrounded the site and rationalize the commercial space  while also increasing the area of the central Grand Plaza and improving pedestrian access form the surrounding urban area.