 The Government said that the historical significance of the third-generation pier would be recognised and promised to recreate the landmark on the new waterfront.In 2001, an impact assessment for the Central Reclamation recommended the relocation of the Star Ferry Pier, and this was approved by the Antiquities Advisory Board in 2002.3D Laser Scanning Technology in digital recording of structures was applied to capture three-dimensional images of the pier before the demolition.