25 July 2017 WCDC DWFMC Paper No. 29/2017 Written Question Written Reply by LCSD

Issues Concerning the Reprovisioing of

In response to the enquiry of Ms LEE Pik-yee, Peggy, a Member of District Council, regarding the reprovisioning of Southorn Playground, the response of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) is given below:

2. To tie in with MTR Subway project of the MTR Corporation Limited (MTRCL), some facilities at Southorn Playground of LCSD, including the four basketball courts and children’s play equipment were temporarily closed from 16 January 2014 to 31 December 2017. During the works period, the four basketball courts were closed one by one to minimise the inconvenience caused to the public.

3. MTRCL will also enhance the leisure facilities at Southorn Playground during the above project, including the resurfacing of basketball courts, replacement of basketball backstops, lockers and children’s play equipment, etc. LCSD is negotiating with MTRCL regarding the relevant design proposal of the children’s play equipment. The proposal mainly includes the provision of one set of play equipment (including slides and play panels) for children aged two to five, one set of play equipment (including slides and bridges) for children aged five to twelve, one set of lift up equipment, one set of ripple and one set of stand-n-spin.

4. MTRCL anticipated that the enhancement works (including the enhancement of children’s play equipment and resurfacing of basketball courts) of the whole of Southorn Playground will be completed by the end of 2017. LCSD will maintain close contact with MTRCL and look forward to the earliest completion of the relevant works so as to reopen the venue to the public.

Presentation

5. This paper is provided for information of the District Works and Facilities Management Committee of Council at its meeting to be held on 25 July 2017.

Wan Chai District Leisure Services Office Leisure and Cultural Services Department 19 July 2017