​To :
Chairman and Members of The Town Planning Board
致城市規劃委員會主席及委員

(By email: tpbpd@pland.gov.hk)

主席及委員

我反對薄扶林分區計劃大綱圖中的修訂（A項及B項），理由如下：

• 雖然最近的建築物距離貝沙灣最少300米，但是房屋署未能提供最終設計及顏色配搭等資料，以確保建築物能融入附近翠綠的景觀及減低對數碼港道居民現有景觀造成影響。

• 為減低對居民現有景觀造成影響，房署應該降低華富北及華景街的樓宇高度。

• 都會規劃小組委員會文件5/17 顯示華富原址重建後，樓宇高度將會大幅增加，我們對此表示強烈反對。房署需提供具體及全面的計劃確保原址重建後的樓宇高度不會比現時的為高。

• 房署應該將位於域多利道聖保羅書院小學附近新建築物的平台縮入，確保道路及行人路光線充足及保持開揚感覺。

• 當局需為發展項目提供足夠的商用車輛泊車位，避免車輛沿違域多利道例泊停車泊。請注意有最少兩個臨時停車場因重建計劃而需要關閉，而區內的商用車輛泊車位一直供不應求。

• 房署未有提供全面的計劃交代重建後的行人網絡，及如何將行人路接駁至現有的天然行山徑。署方需要改善行人網絡令區內居民能更容易及直接地接觸大自然。

• 房署於都會規劃小組委員會文件5/17中交代的薄扶林道／域多利道路口改善工程力度不足，難以應付長遠的交通需求。路口附近的土地用途為「道路」，我們必須趁機會進行重大改善工程，不能等到飽和時先再作考慮。

• 政府至今還未有交代南港島線（西段）及北港島線的前期工作及通車時間表，於這個情況下提出修訂分區計劃大綱圖是不負責任。

Dear Chairman and Members

I object to the proposed amendments (items A and B) to the Pok Fu Lam Outline Zoning Plan for the following reasons:

- The Housing Department has failed to demonstrate that - although the nearest buildings are over 300m away - the final disposition of the buildings and colour scheme ensure it blends in with the mountain backdrop, and ensures sight lines are maintained for residents along Cyberport Road.

- The height of the buildings planned for Wah Fu North and Wah King Street should be reviewed to reduce the visual impact for existing residents.

- The absence of a comprehensive plan committing to a staggered building heights not taller than the existing buildings. We strongly object to an increase in building height within the original Wah Fu site (as indicated in the MPC paper 5/17).

- The development along Victoria Road near St. Paul’s College Primary School creates a canyon effect and the podia on both side should be set back.

- The development should include parking for trucks and coaches used by residents – so they are no longer park on nearby roads. Note also that existing temporary car parks will disappear and that there is a territorial shortfall of parking facilities for larger vehicles. 

- The proposed development lacks a comprehensive plan for footways through the area including to and from nature trails. The development of the site should enhance the ability of the community to enjoy the surrounding vegetated areas.

- The proposal lacks a commitment to upgrading the junction of Victoria Road/ Pok Fu Lam Road. A major upgrade to cope with the additional traffic, as opposed to the upgrade being proposed in the MPC paper 5/17, should be committed to. Note that the land for this has been reserved on the outline zoning plan. Waiting for future traffic to reach capacity is foolish - we should plan ahead. 

- A commitment is needed from Government to a program for the planning and implementation of South Island Line (West) and the North Island Line prior to approval of any increase in development.

[18-9-2017]

A revised outline zoning plan for Pokfulam has been gazetted for comments by the Town Planning Board. The changes to the plan are limited to those required to accommodate the redevelopment of Wah Fu Estate by the Housing Authority. Over the last 12 months government has adjusted the plans in response to comments from residents – including our concerns over the efficiency of the junction of Victoria Road and Pokfulam Road. Government also agreed with us on rejecting proposals to use of the valley directly opposite Bel-Air Phase 4-6.

城市規劃委員會宣佈修訂薄扶林分區計劃大綱圖，現正讓市民提供書面意見。今次修訂只針對華富邨重建計劃的相關變動。過往12個月，房屋署多次修改重建計劃以回應各方訴求，包括我們非常關注的薄扶林道／域多利道路口之負荷能力。同時，署方與我們一同反對動用貝沙灣四至六期對出的谷地作重建用途。

Some 8,900 new units will be completed around 2025-2027. These will be used to decant the old estate prior to redevelopment. The Southern District Council has urged the government to continue to consult the community and to speed up planning for South Island Line (West). 

預期新興建的8900伙將於2025-2027年落成。這些單位將用於安置現時華富邨的居民，以便拆卸及重建華富邨。南區區議會已促請政府要繼續傾聽居民的意見及盡快進行南港島線（西段）的前期工作。

Below is the Development concept plan and a photomontage from Cyberport Road near the kennels.

閣下亦可參考電郵尾段的發展概念圖及合成照片（近數碼港道狗房位置）。

My initial views are 我初步的意見是：

• The junction of Victoria Road/ Pok Fu Lam Road needs a major upgrade to cope with the additional traffic.
  薄扶林道／域多利道路口需要進行重大改善工程以應付額外交通流。
  
  
• Government needs to commence the planning of South Island Line (West) ASAP.
  政府需要馬上進行南港島線（西段）的前期工作。
  
  
• The development along Victoria Road near St. Paul’s should be set back to avoid a canyon effect.
  將位於域多利道聖保羅書院小學附近的新建築物位置向後移，確保光線充足及保持開揚感覺。
  
  
• Although the nearest buildings are over 300m away, we want a say over the final design and colour scheme of the buildings to ensure they blend in with the mountain backdrop.
  雖然最近的建築物距離貝沙灣最少300米，但是我們仍然希望能對最終設計及顏色配搭發表意見，以確保建築物能融入附近翠綠的景觀。
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• The height of the buildings at Wah Fu North, Wah King Street and the existing Wah Fu Estate site should be reviewed to reduce the visual impact for existing residents.
  為減低對區內居民現有的景觀造成影響，當局應該降低華富北、華景街、華樂徑及華富邨的樓宇高度。
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The consultation deadline is 15 Nov 2017, you may email us your comment or submit it to Town Planning Board directly. 

諮詢截止日期為2017年11月15日。歡迎電郵我們發表意見或直接向城規會提供書面意見。

[28/07/2017]
The Housing Authority has revised their plans and reduced the development area by 30% to 13 hectares. The number of units is maintained at 8,900 by increasing the height. The target completion date is 2025. The junction of Victoria Road and Pokfulam Road will be upgraded. The revised plans will reduce the traffic impact of the new development for this junction. However, we will continue to pressure for a grade separated junction design. And we are asking for solutions for the shortage of parking facilities for goods vehicles, and a timetable for the South Island (West) MTR line. These plans will be discussed in the District Council next week.

房屋署修改了華富邨重建計劃，將總發展範圍由原方案縮減近三成至13公頃，透過增加建築物高度以維持8900伙。重建計劃最早一期將於2025年落成。當局會改善薄扶林道及域多利道交界的路口設計。而修訂方案亦會變相減少該路口的額外交通流。話雖如此，我們會繼續向政府施壓要求將路口設計由單層改為雙層、增加商用車輛的泊車設施及提供南港島線（西段）的通車時間表。區議會將於下星期討論華富邨重建計劃。

​On 21 March 2016, the Southern District Council will discuss the short term use of a vacant site at Sandy Bay.
The Civil Engineering and Development Department (Universal Accessibility Programme) has submitted an application to use the site for storage and offices for a minimum of 4 years.

At the same time, HKU has submitted an application to use the land for an Outdoor Sports and Adventure Education Centre.

Which one do you support?

Let us know by completing the simple survey. The results will be presented to Government. 
Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VKLQBV5

南區區議會將於2016年3月21日討論大口環一塊空地的短期用途。

土木工程拓展署已提出申請使用該處作為「人人暢道通行」項目的工地及工地辦事處，為期最少4年。

同時，香港大學亦提出申請使用該處作為戶外歷奇教育及水上活動中心。

你支持哪一個建議？歡迎透過問卷(連結：https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VKLQBV5)反映你的意見。我們會向政府匯報意見調查結果。

The Chicago University will build an education facility at the Jubilee Battery heritage site along Victoria Road. They plan to redevelop the mess building and quarters which were more recently used as the Victoria Road Detention Centre. The Town Planning Board is reviewing the planning application (A/H1/98): http://www.info.gov.hk/tpb/en/plan_application/A_H1_98.html
 
You may have views on the project. Let us know via our online poll. One question is whether the long white wall with barbed wire along Victoria Road should be retained as a heritage feature, or whether it should be removed to give people sight of the buildings and the sea beyond? 
 
We will submit the findings of our online poll to the Town Planning Board before the deadline (April 8).

芝加哥大學布斯商學院將於域多利道將於銀禧炮台原址興建分校。他們將會改建前域多利道扣押中心成為香港校舍。城規會現正處理該項目的規劃申請（編號A/H1/98）：http://www.info.gov.hk/tpb/tc/plan_application/A_H1_98.html

應該基於保育原因而保留圍牆？或是拆除圍牆／以玻璃代替圍牆，以便街外人士能清楚見到建築物及海景？我們現正進行網上意見調查，歡迎參與並發表意見。

我們會於截止日期4月8日前將調查結果遞交至城規會。

After escalating concerns over parking at the cinema and supermarket to the Board of Cyberport, we have been informed as follows:

1. The lay-bys at the supermarket and cinema are private Emergency Vehicle Access roads which need to be kept clear and parking meters are not feasible.
2. Cyberport understands residents’ desire to “nip in”. However, the previous 15 minutes parking led to disagreements between security staff and drivers.
3. To enhance the situation, Cyberport has decided as follows:
   a) Free parking without spending will be 30 minutes (previously 20 minutes) effective 16 February 2015.
   b) Free parking of 1 and 2 hours with a spending of HK$100 and HK$200 will remain unchanged.
   c) (Un)loading and drop-off/pick up only at the two laybys. Drivers can wait only if no one needs to pass through.
   d) New cones, planters and outdoor seating will be installed to improve the outlook of the area.
   e) Goods handling by retailers will be restricted and alternatives are being studied. 
   
   

In the meantime, Transport Department has circulated plans to extend the no-stopping zones to cover the bus stops to improve road safety. 
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早前我們去信數碼港董事局反映居民對數碼港商場泊車的問題，以下是他們的回應及將會採取的措施：

1. 商場及戲院旁邊的避車處為私人範圍內的緊急通道。為了保持通道暢通，他們未能提供泊車咪錶位。
2. 數碼港明白居民希望能短暫停泊於避車處以便進入店舖購買東西，但早前的15分鐘短暫停泊安排多次導致保安人員和司機出現爭拗。
3. 為了改善情況，數碼港決定採取以下措施：
   a) 停車場免費泊車（不需消費單據）的時間將由原有的20分鐘增加至30分鐘，生效日期為2015年2月16日。
   b) 現有的1小時及2小時免費泊車（消費滿＄100及＄200）將維持不變。
   c) 商場及戲院旁邊的避車處只供上落客及貨物。車輛可於後面沒有車輛離開及司機在座的情況下短暫停留。
   d) 為了美化環境，數碼港會安裝新的雪糕筒、花槽及戶外檯凳。
   e) 當局正在研究其他方案，避免商店在避車處上落貨。
   
   

另外，運輸署已就延長雙黃線覆蓋巴士站的計劃諮詢社區。