8/11/2017-1

Kwun Tong landmark “Goose” material becomes oval

URA’s largest ever redevelopment project Kwun Tong Town Center redevelopment project has been drastically amended to bypass the consultative status of district boards. , Yesterday showed the newly revised mock-up at Kwun Tong District Council. Among them, the “Goose-shaped” landmark of Kwun Tong Road, which has attracted much attention, was changed to an oval shape with a bucket shape. As for the design of the Yu Man Square Cascade Platform Park From the original three steps to four floors, connecting the second, third and fourth and fifth public spaces, members of the public can walk directly from public spaces to Kwun Tong MTR Station without having to go through shopping malls.

Kwun Tong Town Center Redevelopment After the amendment, Kwun Tong Road’s “Egg-shaped” landmark has been converted into an oval.

URA claims non-profit making

URA’s chief executive, Wei Chih-cheng, together with his executive director, Ma Chiu-chi, presented the latest design proposal to the District Council yesterday. The new plan was exposed at the meeting. Wai Chi Shing refers to the design that incorporates the major design elements of 2007 but is subject to change based on compliance with the Buildings Ordinance and the Fire Services Ordinance. However, it emphasizes that progress will be made regularly in the District Councils in the future.

At the meeting, he also apologized to the DCs on behalf of the management team. He reiterated that the incident was a communication problem. He did not agree to revise the design to make money. He also said that there will be no increase in the floor area after the amendment. The URA will make The revised design will be submitted for approval by the TPB and a model later will be produced for district board reference.

Been scolded around the area will submit an application

At the meeting, a number of district board members shelled the URA. District councilor Tsai Chau-hung, together with the remaining seven members, publicly condemned the URA for urging the URA to step up public consultation. District Councilor Pan Renhuizhen criticized the URA for bypassing the district to submit a revised application to the Town Planning Board.