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Harbourfront Commission Task Force on Harbourfront Developments in Kowloon, Tsuen Wan and Kwai Tsing Harbourfront Commission Task Force on Harbourfront Developments in Kowloon, Tsuen Wan and Kwai Tsing 02 September 2021 Phase One Development of Improvement of Tsuen Wan Riviera Park and Tsuen Wan Park Project Background Phase one development of the proposed project is for the improvement of Tsuen Wan Riviera Park. The project consists of improvement works with an aim of upgrading the facilities in the existing park. Phase One Development of Improvement of Tsuen Wan Riviera Park and Tsuen Wan Park 02 September 2021 Site Boundary for the Improvement of Tsuen Wan Riviera Park (TWRP) Site Boundary for the Improvement of Tsuen Wan Riviera Park (TWRP) Site Boundary for the works area of Dry Weather Flow Interceptor (DWFI) facilities (By Others) Phase One Development of Improvement of Tsuen Wan Riviera Park and Tsuen Wan Park 02 September 2021 Site Surrounding Tsuen Wan Park Children playground City Point2 City Walk 2 Waterside Plaza Tsuen Wan Sports Centre Football pitch The Pavilia Bay Riviera Gardens Cycling track Gateball court Tsuen Wan West MTR Station Rambler Channel Phase One Development of Improvement of Tsuen Wan Riviera Park and Tsuen Wan Park 02 September 2021 Pedestrian Accessibility No private car vehicular access. EVA access at Yi Hong Street. City Walk 2 City Point2 Waterside Plaza 1. From TW Park/ TW west station (Major) 3. From Yi Hong Street 2. From (Minor) 2. From Wing Shun Street Riviera Gardens Wing Shun Street (Minor) (Minor) Tsuen Wan Park 2. From Wing Shun Street (Minor) Tsuen Wan Riviera Park The Pavilia Bay 4. From Riviera Gardens (Minor) 1. From TW Park/ TW west station (Major) 3. From Yi Hong Street (Minor) EVA access Rambler Pedestrian Access MTR Tsuen Wan Channel West Station MTR station exit Tsuen Wan Ferry Pier Bus Terminal Mini-bus stop 4. From Riviera Gardens (Minor) Phase One Development of Improvement of Tsuen Wan Riviera Park and Tsuen Wan Park 02 September 2021 Design Concept The concept of “LEAF” is adopted. The leaves symbolize life and effectively create a theme of embracing nature. This design proposal is prepared with the consideration of the Harbour Planning Principles and the views from Task Force members and other stakeholders of this project. Phase One Development of Improvement of Tsuen Wan Riviera Park and Tsuen Wan Park 02 September 2021 Master Layout Plan City Point Waterside Plaza Shak Chung Shan Memorial Catholic Primary School Wing Shun Street Works Area for DWFI Yi Hong Street Facilities 1 2 4 3 Riviera Gardens Drainage Tusen Wan Riviera Park reserve Drainage reserve 3 3 Cycling Track 6 Drainage reserve 1 Redesign the existing children's play area Rambler Channel 5 2 Proposed Toilet block with integrated facility 3 Provide fitness equipment for adults and the elderly Tsuen Wan Riviera Park (TWRP) EVA access 4 Enhance the facilities of the 11-a-side football pitch Site Boundary for the Improvement of Tsuen Wan Riviera Park Pedestrian Access 5 Replace the Pavilions along the Promenade Site Boundary for the works area of Dry Weather flow interceptor Proposed small community garden and basketball practice court 6 (DWFI) facilities (By Others) Phase One Development of Improvement of Tsuen Wan Riviera Park and Tsuen Wan Park 02 September 2021 Children’s Play Area Children’s Play Area Phase One Development of Improvement of Tsuen Wan Riviera Park and Tsuen Wan Park 02 September 2021 Children’s Play Area Play zones are designed for inclusive and intergeneration play to cater for different age groups and children with different abilities. 1 1 Entrance of Children's play area Motion Zone Children playground 2 3 Swing zone Shak Chung Shan Memorial Catholic Waterside Plaza For illustration only Wing Shun Street Primary School shopping mall 2 2 1 3 For illustration only 3 Works Area for Proposed DWFI Facilities (By Others) Cycling track For illustration only For illustration only Phase One Development of Improvement of Tsuen Wan Riviera Park and Tsuen Wan Park 02 September 2021 Children’s Play Area Play zones are designed for inclusive and intergeneration play to cater for different age groups and children with different abilities. 4 4 Kid Play Zone Slide Play Zone Children playground 5 6 Climbing Zone For illustration only Existing Children playground Existing Children playground Shak Chung Shan 5 Memorial Catholic Waterside Plaza Wing Shun Street Primary School shopping mall 6 5 For illustration only 5 5 For illustration only Works Area for Proposed DWFI 4 Facilities (By Others) 6 Cycling track For illustration only For illustration only Phase One Development of Improvement of Tsuen Wan Riviera Park and Tsuen Wan Park 02 September 2021 Children’s Play Area Ancillary facilities will be provided for convenience of the park users and the public can enjoy an unobstructed view on Rambler Channel at roof garden. Ancillary Services Block with facilities: -Male & Female toilets -Baby-care room with changing rooms -Drinking fountain -Accessible toilet -Roof garden -Universal toilet -Family toilet Roof garden For illustration only Seating area For illustration only Seating area Roof garden For illustration only For illustration only Phase One Development of Improvement of Tsuen Wan Riviera Park and Tsuen Wan Park 02 September 2021 Children’s Play Area Seating will be provided for the park users at children's play area with quality shading by trees and canopies. Shaded seat by canopy For illustration only Shaded seat by trees For illustration only Seating area Coloured Glass Canopy For illustration only For illustration only Tree Shading Phase One Development of Improvement of Tsuen Wan Riviera Park and Tsuen Wan Park 02 September 2021 Community Garden and Basketball Practice Court Community Garden and Basketball Practice Court Phase One Development of Improvement of Tsuen Wan Riviera Park and Tsuen Wan Park 02 September 2021 Community Garden and Basketball Practice Court The basketball court and community garden are active and passive facilities, which cater the aspirations of different sectors of the community. 1 Proposed Entrance plaza Access to Community garden 1 2 Existing Bike station Access to Basketball practice court 3 Proposed Basketball practice court Access from Bike station 4 Proposed Community garden For illustration only 2 Elevated highway Existing Gateball court 4 Riviera Gardens For illustration only 3 3 Existing Entrance plaza 1 For illustration only 2 4 Cycling track For illustration only For illustration only Phase One Development of Improvement of Tsuen Wan Riviera Park and Tsuen Wan Park 02 September 2021 Fitness Equipment Fitness Equipment Fitness Equipment Phase One Development of Improvement of Tsuen Wan Riviera Park and Tsuen Wan Park 02 September 2021 Fitness Equipment Provision of fitness equipment for adults and the elderly. The adjacent planter walls will be raised to provide seating bench with quality shading by the trees. Existing Fitness Station For illustration only Existing Fitness Station For illustration only Phase One Development of Improvement of Tsuen Wan Riviera Park and Tsuen Wan Park 02 September 2021 Pavilions Pavilions Pavilions Phase One Development of Improvement of Tsuen Wan Riviera Park and Tsuen Wan Park 02 September 2021 Pavilions The new pavilions will enhance the promenade to become attractive and vibrant. Existing Pavilion For illustration only For illustration only Proposed Design 1 Proposed Design 2 (Back to back chair with side table) (Face to face bench with table) Phase One Development of Improvement of Tsuen Wan Riviera Park and Tsuen Wan Park 02 September 2021 Football Pitch Football Pitch Phase One Development of Improvement of Tsuen Wan Riviera Park and Tsuen Wan Park 02 September 2021 Football Pitch Extending the cover will improve shading of the spectator stand for 300 seats in total. Existing Spectator stand extended shading area For illustration only For illustration only Phase One Development of Improvement of Tsuen Wan Riviera Park and Tsuen Wan Park 02 September 2021 Thematic Planting Thematic planting will enhance the existing feature trees and planting colour palette. Hibiscus Delonix regia Tiliaceus Spathodea campanulata Phase One Development of Improvement of Tsuen Wan Riviera Park and Tsuen Wan Park 02 September 2021 Thematic Planting Theme Trees – provide shading, ornamental interest, fragrance Add new trees to Enhance the existing improve the environment feature trees (such as for the provision of shading, fragrance increase of biodiversity etc.) Melia azedarach Delonix regia Spathodea campanulata Hibiscus tiliaceus Theme Shrubs – ornamental interest, fragrance, texture Ornamental Interest Fragrance Texture Rhododendron Tibouchina Pyrostegia venusta Podranea ricasoliana Scaevola taccad Murraya Pennisetum Asparagus densiflorus Simsii semidecandra (Climber) (Climber ) paniculata setaceum 'Myersii‘ Phase One Development of Improvement of Tsuen Wan Riviera Park and Tsuen Wan Park 02 September 2021 THANK YOU.
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