Hong Kong theme park Ocean Park has announced that the site’s grounds will be smoke free from tomorrow (15 July).

Smokers will be restricted to four designated areas.

A spokesperson said the move was designed to “provide a pleasant recreational and entertainment environment”.

Ocean Park announced last month that it had secured financing for its HK$5.5bn (£384m, US$708m, 562m euro) redevelopment project which will see the park split into two distinct areas, the Waterfront – formerly the Lowland – and The Summit – formerly the Headland.

Work on the park, which will double the number of attractions from 35 to more than 70, is set to begin later this year and take between five and six years to complete. The park will remain open throughout.

The Waterfront will consist of three themed zones: Aqua City, which will house the Ocean Park Grand Aquarium complex; Birds of Paradise, a tropical area; and Whiskers Harbour, where families can find Ocean Parks’ signature characters.

The Summit will showcase animals and entertainment from four different global climate zones: Marine World, Rainforest, Thrill Mountain and Polar Adventure.

The project is expected to bring economic benefits of between HK$40-80bn (£2.8-5.6bn, US$5.2-10.3bn, 4-8.2bn euro) over the next 40 years and create 11,300-12,800 jobs by 2021/22. Details: www.oceanpark.com.hk