The Planning Department and the Civil Engineering & Development Department have launched a public engagement to identify the opportunities and challenges of underground space development in Tsim Sha Tsui West, Causeway Bay, Happy Valley, and Admiralty/Wan Chai.
The study proposes underground spaces that can create additional passageways to relieve the congested pedestrian and traffic situation. These spaces can also accommodate undesirable above-ground facilities to release surface land for more beneficial and compatible uses.
Kowloon Park, Victoria Park and Southorn Playground, being the most prominent public open spaces in these districts, have the potential to have underground spaces developed beneath them.
The study will take into consideration geotechnical, structural and infrastructural constraints, and interfaces with existing underground uses such as basements, fire safety, financial viability and land ownership while giving due regard to avoiding any impact on dense vegetation, facilities and activities.
The Stage 1 Public Engagement of the Study, lasting until February 6, includes roving exhibitions, focus group meetings and planning workshops.
The exhibitions are being held at the Heritage Discovery Centre.
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