Section Newsletter

August, 2013 Station A Major Railway Hub for East Passengers will be able to interchange to SCL or KTL by walking through the To serve the future interchange station of (KTL) and Shatin pedestrian walkway to Central Link (SCL), a series of expansion and modification works have at been carried out at Diamond Hill Station since mid-April 2013. The station (Photomontage). will be transformed into a major new railway hub for Kowloon East. A number of station facilities will be provided at Diamond Hill Station including three new lifts and 12 new escalators, an additional ticket issuing machine, automatic teller machines and shops (please refer to below There will be a new appearance of table for details). The new SCL platform and concourse at Diamond Hill the existing Diamond Hill Station. Station will be constructed at the vacant site of the former .

Passengers will be able to quickly and conveniently interchange to SCL or Construction works have started KTL by walking through the new wide pedestrian walkway. in phases at the concourse of Diamond Hill station. New facilities at the existing station will continually be put into operation from end 2015 while the new facilities at the expanded part of the station will open at the same time as operations of the SCL start in 2018. Mr Philco Wong, General To facilitate the construction works, a number of temporary work Manager – SCL (left) and Mr arrangements have been implemented from mid-April 2013, including Francis Li, Head of Operating (right) show the new closure of the unpaid passenger walkway at the southern end of the appearance of Diamond Hill station concourse, relocation of shops, ATMs, Add Value Machines, reversal Station after completion of of entry/exit gate directions, etc. In addition, the contractors will erect the SCL. The future platform of the SCL at Diamond Hill Station hoardings to separate the work area from pedestrians to ensure the safety (Photomontage) of passengers. We will inform passengers of the relevant arrangements through notices and station announcements to Construction works of the SCL started in June 2012 with minimise the impact on passengers. continuing good progress, and all works at Wong Tai Sin Section have been rolled out, bringing some welcome changes to the local community and injecting new energy into . New Facilities at The first change will be noticeable at Diamond Hill Station, Diamond Hill Station which will be transformed into a “New Railway Hub for the 鑽石山站新設施 East Kowloon District”. To serve as an important interchange station of SCL, Diamond Hill Station will link Wong Tai Sin New SCL concourse and platforms District and the whole of Kowloon East into a railway network that connects East and West, Three new lifts to enhance 新沙中綫大堂及月台 and North and South together. Wong Tai Sin residents will enjoy more efficient railway barrier-free access services with shorter travelling time. The SCL will also split passenger flows and help ease 1. At Entrance A1 near 3部升降機，改善無障礙設施 the crowd congestion of the KTL. Lung Poon Court 1. 位於近龍蟠苑的A1出入口 2. At Entrance B for access After carefully listening to the community’s views, we have improved the barrier-free 2. 位於近采頤花園的B出入口 to Rhythm Garden facilities at Diamond Hill Station. At the same time, the ancillary facilities of the station 3. 3. 位於近彩虹道的A2出入口 Near Entrance A2 for are being enhanced by redesigning the station area by breaking through some of the access to existing technical constraints. Improvement works of Pedestrian Link Facilities in Tsz Wan 12條扶手電梯，分別連接沙中綫及 12 new escalators connecting Shan have entered the peak period. Tunnel works and other ancillary facilities are being 觀塘綫的大堂及月台the concourse to platforms constructed at Ma Chai Hang; Wong Tai Sin Public Transport Interchange (PTI) and tunnel for both KTL and SCL works from Diamond Hill to Kai Tak have also been carried out at full swing. We welcome 車站公New station眾洗手間 public toilet facilities any comments on the construction works to motivate us for even better services!

增加售票機Additional 、Ticket自動櫃員機 Issuing Machine, Automatic Teller Machines, and shops Philco Wong 和商舖 General Manager – SCL MTR Corporation Progress Updates of Construction Works

Rail Tunnels, Wong Tai Sin Public Transport Interchange Ventilation Facilities Construction of the Wong Tai Sin Public Transport Interchange next to Wong Tai Sin Temple started March 2013 by carrying out site formation and relevant advance works. and Emergency It is anticipated that the new Public Transport Interchange will help relieve the lack of Access Construction parking spaces around Wong Tai Sin Temple. The car park at the south of Wong Tai Sin Temple will operate as usual to provide parking spaces for coaches and trucks. The construction of ventilation facilities, emergency access and shafts has started at During the works period, the subway from to Road will be Ma Chai Hang (MCH) Recreation Ground site temporarily closed. Pedestrians need to use the existing pedestrian crossing facilities in March 2013. To facilitate the construction, on the road to cross Shatin Pass Road and Fung Tak Road. the jogging path at MCH Recreation Ground was relocated eastward in June while the fitness equipment and parts of the grass areas will open to the public in September and 4th Quarter of this year respectively.

To ensure road safety, the contractor is building a temporary footbridge to link the existing footbridge and the bus stops by October. Residents will be able to access the bus stops through the temporary footbridge without crossing the temporary site.

The contactor is building the temporary footbridge at Ma Chai Hang works site to ensure safety of road users.

(Answer is on Page 4) Railway Know It All

Can you guess the usage of the bus large machine in the picture?

(Photo is taken at Diamond Hill Station works site)

Pedestrian Link Facilities in to improve connectivity

The improvement works on pedestrian link facilities in Tsz Wan Shan started late 2012 and include new lifts, footbridges, staircases and covered walkways to integrate with the existing pedestrian link facilities. This will improve connectivity within Tsz Wan Shan District and connect the district with the Diamond Hill Station of the SCL. Relevant works are anticipated to be completed progressively between 2014 and 2016. 1 During the works period, parts of footpaths, carriageways and public facilities will be temporarily closed in phases in accordance with the works’ progress. To ensure road safety, the MTR Corporation and the contractor will set up barriers to separate footpaths from the works site. Caring ambassadors will also be deployed to assist and notify pedestrians about the arrangements. The Corporation will continue to communicate closely with the local community to ensure the construction works can progress smoothly.

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Temporary Proposed Implementation Traffic Location TTMS Period Purpose Management Ma Chai Operation of Temporary Site May 2013 to Construction of Hang Road Access at Eastern Ma Chai Hang the 4th Quarter temporary footbridge to Scheme (TTMS) Road of 2013 separate pedestrians and construction vehicles and To facilitate the SCL construction to ensure safety works in Wong Tai Sin Section, TTMS will be implemented on a Tsz Wan Temporary narrowing of part of The 3rd Quarter Construction of lift, number of roads in the district. Shan Road southern and northern footpath of 2013 to the footbridge and stairs and carriageway of 1st Quarter of The MTR Corporation and relevant Tsz Wan Shan Road in phases. 2016 government departments will be coordinated through the Site Temporary relocation of bus Liaison Group (SLG) on any traffic stops and mini-bus stops at north of Tsz Wan Shan Road arrangements during works period (near Ching Hong House) to ensure that traffic impacts on the community will be minimised. Temporary narrowing of part of Late June 2013 Construction of The latest implemented TTMS northern footpath of Tsz Wan to the 4th footbridge and lift Shan Road (near Ching Fai House) Quarter of 2016 include: Yuk Wah Temporary narrowing of section Late June 2013 Construction of Street of footpath and carriageway of to the 3rd footbridge and Yuk Wah Street Quarter of 2016 escalators (near Lok Hop House)

Junction of Temporary closure of pedestrian Mid June 2013 Construction of Lung Poon crossing facilities in to 31 Dec 2015 lift connecting to Street and Tai Lung Poon Street Diamond Hill Station Hom Road

Tunnel Works from Diamond Hill to Kai Tak To facilitate the tunnel construction from Diamond Hill to Kai Tak, the contractor is carrying out advance works including hoarding erection and ground investigation at the site near Rhythm Garden, and is also constructing a temporary site access at Choi Hung Road. Temporary Traffic Management Scheme (TTMS) will be implemented at a section of footpath and carriageway of Choi Hung Road from the 3rd Quarter of 2013 to the 3rd Quarter of 2014 in phases for advanced works, such as drainage diversion etc.

1. Construction of covered walkway along Fung Tak Road started in phases since mid-February 2013. It is anticipated to be completed by the 1st quarter of 2015. 2. Construction of covered walkways along Po Kong Village Road. 3-4. Provision of lifts at the southern and northern footpath of Tsz Wan Shan Road to connect the existing footbridge across Tsz Wan Shan Road. (Photomontage) 5. Footbridge and lift construction adjacent to Ching Fai House in Tsz Ching Estate. 3 5 (Photomontage) 6. Photo Caption: Residents of Tsz Oi Court and Tsz Ching Estate will be able to access Tsz Wan Shan Shopping Centre through the footbridge along Wan Wah Street. (Photomontage) 7. Photo Caption: Construction of escalator and footbridge adjacent to Lok Hop House in Tsz 7 Lok Estate. (Photomontage)

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Community Activities Community visits Shatin to Central Link: Tsz Wan Shan to celebrate Hoarding Drawing Competition Prize Dragon Boat Festival Presentation Ceremony SCL Project Team actively participates in community activities. To celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival with the The successful SCL Tsz Wan Shan Hoarding Drawing Competition ended locals, the Team, together with representatives of the with enthusiastic participation and support from the schools in Tsz Wan contractor Paul Y. Construction, visited PLK Mrs. Maria Shan District. More than 500 submissions were received. Judges from the Cheung Social Centre for the Elderly in Diamond Hill. The MTR Corporation, Wong Tai Sin District Council and Wong Tai Sin District Team shared joy with more than 40 elders and introduced Office chose the champion, the 1st and 2nd runners up, and three Merit them the SCL by playing games and singing songs. Each Awards for the Primary and Secondary School Sections respectively, along participant received a healthy rice dumpling and fruits at with 12 outstanding drawings. Tsz Wan Shan Catholic Primary School and the end of the visit as a token of gratitude. The Salvation Army William Booth Secondary School were credited with the Most Participants Award. The SCL Project The prize presentation ceremony was held at Tsz Wan Shan (South) Team and representatives of Community Centre on 12 April 2013. Guests from Wong Tai Sin District the contractor Paul Council, Wong Tai Sin District Office, Highways Department and the Y. Construction, Corporation presented certificates to all the winners and encouraged them visited PLK Mrs. to keep up their good work to build a better society. The winning pieces are Maria Cheung Social Centre displayed on the hoardings of Tsz Wan Shan Central Playground works sites. for the Elderly in Diamond Hill.

The SCL project team sang songs with the elders to celebrate Dragon Boat Mr. Philco Wong, MTR General Manager-SCL (third left, back row), Mr. Li Tak-hong, Chairman of Festival. WTSDC (third right, back row) and guests presented certificates to the winners.

Shatin to Central Link Tsz Wan Shan Hoarding Drawing Competition Primary Section Champion Chan Zou-you Our Lady’s Primary School Railway Know It All Answer Trench 1st Runner Up Wong Kwan-yin Ho Lap Primary School (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen) When constructing an Cutter 2nd Runner Up Lai Ngo-sang CCC Kei Tsz Primary School underground station, Merit Awards Ting Sin-yin Ho Lap Primary School (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen) a trench cutter is Law Ching-yi St Patrick’s Catholic Primary School (Po Kong Village Road) used to excavate Chau Hiu-kwan Our Lady’s Primary School soil and rocks in Most Participants Award Tsz Wan Shan Catholic Primary School underground stratum to build shaft Secondary Section for the diaphragm Champion Lai Ngo-hang CCC Heep Woh College walls construction. 1st Runner Up Huang Qiao-min The Salvation Army William Booth Secondary School During excavation, the 2nd Runner Up Tse Kwok-shan The Salvation Army William Booth Secondary School trench cutter will continuously Merit Awards Poon Wai-man The Salvation Army William Booth Secondary School filter out mud and silts to speed up the installation of Liao Chu-ying The Salvation Army William Booth Secondary School diaphragm walls. Yiu Man-fei The Salvation Army William Booth Secondary School Most Participants Award The Salvation Army William Booth Secondary School

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