urban design study for the new central harbourfront 中環新海濱城市設計研究規劃署...

Urban Design Study for the New Central Harbourfront 中環新海濱城市設計研究

規劃署 Planning Department

凱達環球有限公司

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URBAN DESIGN STUDY FOR THE URBAN DESIGN STUDY FOR THE NEW CENTRAL HARBOURFRONTNEW CENTRAL HARBOURFRONT

Review of Outstanding Issues Raised at the Consolidation Forum

4th Steering Group Meeting26 March 2008

Harbour-front Enhancement Committee Task Group on Urban Design Study

for the New Central Harbourfront4 May 2009




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• A Consolidation Forum was organized by TGUDS on 28 February 2009 to:

(i) report the public views gathered from different channels during Stage 2 PE

(ii) allow the public to present their alternative design proposals and other comments/suggestions, and the Study Team and concerned Government departments to respond

(iii) conduct a focused, in-depth and structured public discussion on the critical issues.

IntroductionIntroduction




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In the morning session:

• Presentations were made by the Study Team and 16 individuals/ organizations

• Floor discussion was conducted and five major issues were drawn up

In the afternoon session:

• A technical panel (technical departments and study consultants) responded to the comments and queries from participants





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• The following issues were agreed to be further reviewed by the Technical Panel:

1. Technical Feasibility of the “Lagoon” Proposal

2. Star Ferry Clock Tower (SFCT) at Original Location

3. Comprehensive Review on Public Transport Facilities

4. Additional Decks over Roads





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Responses to the Key IssuesResponses to the Key Issues

- To explore the “Lagoon” proposal to complement Queen’s Pier at its original location

Issue 1: “Lagoon” Proposal Requested by HKIAIssue 1: “Lagoon” Proposal Requested by HKIA

(Presented by HKIA)




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Comments from TD:

- Realigning Road P2 to join Road P1 and deleting Road D6 is not viable as it would adversely affect the capacity of existing main roads.

- TD has an alternative proposal for realigning Road P2 with the lagoon located to its south:

Technical Feasibility of the “Lagoon” ProposalTechnical Feasibility of the “Lagoon” Proposal





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Responses to the “Lagoon” ProposalResponses to the “Lagoon” Proposal

- Two options of the lagoon were explored to illustrate the possible design with the constraints.

- Option A: A lagoon with shallow water depth to complement Queen’s Pier at its original location

- Option B: A lagoon with shallow water depth to complement Queen’s Pier and SFCT located at their original locations

Option A Option B





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Comments from DSD, HyD and Study Team:

- Concerns about the access for maintenance of proposed box culvert underneath Road P2

- Proposed realignment of Road P2 will diagonally bisect part of Sites 3 and 4

- Depth of lagoon constrained by shallow water depth due to underground AREOT, culvert and formation level of promenade

- Size of the lagoon constrained by the realigned Road P2

- The reassembly of QP by the harbour to revive its pier function is preferred by the general public

Analysis of the “Lagoon” ProposalAnalysis of the “Lagoon” Proposal





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- To locate the SFCT at its original location in Site 3, and study of the engineering solutions to constraints imposed by the underground AREOT reserve and utilities.

Issue 2: SFCT at Original LocationIssue 2: SFCT at Original Location





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Technical Feasibility of SFCT at Original LocationTechnical Feasibility of SFCT at Original Location

Comments from CEDD and HyD:

- CEDD advises that it is technically feasible to adopt a supporting deck to span over the culvert for SFCT and exhibition gallery.

- Piles could be driven on both sides of the culvert. CEDD considers the allowable space (4.5m to 5m) for the piling foundation of the supporting deck is sufficient.

- CEDD estimates that the additional foundation cost of putting SFCT in its original location is approximately $20M.





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Response to Request for SFCT at Original LocationResponse to Request for SFCT at Original Location

- Two alternative design schemes for reconstructing Clock Tower, at Site 4 and at its original location at Site 3, were explored.


Concept A: SFCT at Site 4 Concept B: SFCT at Original location (Site 3)




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Analysis of SFCT at Original Location (from urban design perspective)Analysis of SFCT at Original Location (from urban design perspective)


Concept A (at Site 4)

Concept B (at original location at Site 3)

- Linear relationship with City Hall and the harbourfront to create a visual and physical connection

- Allows visitors to reminisce the original location of the old SFCT and the previous Central coastline

- Clock Tower and gallery design to integrate with the developments at Site 4

- Clock Tower and gallery fairly visible from various parts of the waterfront but the landscaped deck and developments adjacent to the Clock Tower may obstruct views from the east direction

- The Clock Tower and gallery can be clearly visible from various parts of the waterfront from all four directions

- Clock Tower at its original location may be very close to Road P2 and the noise level may be high at times.

- The Clock Tower can be integrated with the promenade design to be maintained by the government, giving a degree of certainty to its surrounding environment

- The Clock Tower may need to be integrated with the design of Site 3, the development of which is uncertain at this stage




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- Request for TD to further review the traffic demand and location of drop-offs and bus stops in front of the ferry piers.

Issue 3: Comprehensive Review on Public Transport FacilitiesIssue 3: Comprehensive Review on Public Transport Facilities





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Comments from TD:

- TD has conducted a comprehensive review on the public transport facilities in the study area.

- PTI at Site 2 will be removed to allow for more ground level space.

Response to Request for Comprehensive Review on Public Response to Request for Comprehensive Review on Public Transport FacilitiesTransport Facilities





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Revised Public Transport Provisions advised by TD:

- Site 1: 2 taxi pick-up/drop-off points, 2 bus bays, 1 taxi stand, 1 cross harbour taxi stand, 1 loading/unloading bay

- Site 3: 4 GMB bays, 2 coach bays, 1 loading/unloading bay, 1 taxi stand

Analysis of Comprehensive Review on Public Transport FacilitiesAnalysis of Comprehensive Review on Public Transport Facilities





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- Request to examine the provision of additional decks over major roads to the waterfront at Site 6.

Issue 4: Additional Decks over RoadsIssue 4: Additional Decks over Roads


Site 6Site 6




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Comments from TD:

- Both at-grade and grade separated facilities have been provided in the area. TD confirms that the existing planned provisions are sufficient.

Response to Request for Additional Decks over RoadsResponse to Request for Additional Decks over Roads





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- Large elevated decks are already planned in Tamar and HKCEC (The Atrium Link). A landscaped deck is also proposed at Site 3.

- An elevated walkway is already planned to be provided to Site 6. Additional decks will affect the visual corridor to the harbour.

- The waterfront open space around Site 6 is limited. The proposed deck and access stairs/ ramps will further reduce the size of the waterfront open space.

Analysis of Request for Additional Decks over RoadsAnalysis of Request for Additional Decks over Roads


Tamar DeckTamar Deck

Site 3 Landscaped DeckSite 3 Landscaped Deck

Deck near Deck near HKCECHKCEC




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