Signature Project Scheme in the Southern District

Paul Zimmerman

23/02/2013

Work Targets of the Southern District Council (2012-2015)

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Development of the Aberdeen Fish Market and its vicinity into a tourist-friendly attraction, as well as a hub for enjoyment of seafood cuisines and shopping

• Waterfront promenade

Photo credits: Samson So/ Eco Institute

Sandy Bay North

Footpaths and seafront promenade connecting Victoria Road and Sandy Bay

Sha Wan Drive Connect Sandy Bay waterfront and

CyberPort Waterfront Park

Waterfall Bay Expand Waterfall Bay park to the north

and add a bridge

Wah Kwai Park to be built by MTR

Connect Waterfall Bay Park and Tin Wan Praya Road via ‘MTR’ park

Street scape enhancement of Tin Wan Praya Road

Enhance fish market

Signage

Waterfall Bay – Missing link –

Photo by Samson So/ Eco Institute

Bridge at the top of Waterfall

Connect platform to Cyberport Road

Bridge at bottom over the beach

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Option 1: Add a bridge on top of the waterfall and two viewing platforms below 1

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Option 2: Add a bridge at beach level connecting two viewing platforms 2

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CyberPort Waterfront Park and Pier

Waterfall Bay Park

Option 1: Bridge at the top of the waterfall

Top of waterfall – Present

Example of bridge Wah Fu

Cyberport

Lamma

Waterfall

Example of a bridge

Existing staircase

Wah Fu

Two platforms with pagodas to overlook the waterfall and Lamma Channel and a bridge across the Bay

Viewing Platform

Cyberport

Viewing Platform

Example from Taiwan

Bridge at Waterfall Bay

• Historical significance

• Magnificent views that the public cannot enjoy due to

lack of access and platforms

• Critical link in Southern District waterfront promenade

Project aspects • Extend existing Waterfall Bay Park from Wah Fu to Cyberport Road

• Add bridge to cross waterfall

• Add viewing platforms on both sides • Landscaping

• Footpaths, entrances and signage • Design Criteria – Simple park design – Minimal impact on the natural environment

Restaurants

Sai Kung Waterfront Park

Sai Kung Waterfront Park

L16 - Hong Kong Park

“Mushroom” – Lok Fu -