Kai Tak Development - Construction of Open Spaces near Kai Tak River
28/02/2024
The Civil Engineering and Development Department signed a contract of about HK$256 million on 28 February 2024 with W & Y Construction and Engineering Company Limited for construction of Open Spaces near Kai Tak River.
The works mainly comprise construction of the following:-
(a) Construction of three adjoining open spaces, namely OS3b, OS4 and OS5, with a total area of about 8 700 square metres (m2) in Area 2 of KTD to provide –
- thematic landscape areas, a multi-purpose area and a leisure area; and
- pedestrian walkways connecting the adjoining Kai Tak Station Square and housing developments;
(b) Construction of an open space, i.e. OS6, with an area of about 7 800 m2 on both sides of Kai Tak River in the section between Kai Tak Station Square and Olympic Avenue to provide –
- thematic landscape areas, a multi-purpose area and observation decks;
- a GreenWay for shared-use by pedestrians and cyclists;
- pedestrian walkways connecting the adjoining Kai Tak Station Square and Comprehensive Development Area sites;
- a footbridge connecting both sides of Kai Tak River; and
- ancillary facilities including toilets, a store room, and a park office, etc.
The works commenced on 28 February 2024 and target for completion within about 3 years.