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Cyberport Post Office will close down on 17 October 2021 數碼港郵局將於2021年10月17日關閉

15/9/2021

 
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We received notice that Cyberport will not renew the lease for the Cyberport Post Office. The Post Office will close down on 17 October 2021. A street post box and an iPostal Kiosk will be installed at the ground floor of Core A of Cyberport 3 (next to McDonald's) for self-service mail posting and collection services. We have asked Cyberport what the future use of the Post Office space will be. We will revert once the answer has been received.  
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我們收到通知，數碼港不會與郵局續簽租約，郵局將於2021年10月17日關閉。香港郵政會於數碼港3座A區辦公大樓地下（即麥當勞旁邊）加設一個街道郵箱及「自助郵務中心」，以便大家投寄及領取郵件。我們正向數碼港查詢現時郵局舖位的未來用途，稍後再作匯報。
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HKU laboratory proposed between Sassoon Road and Ebenezer School can’t be built as presented 港大擬建實驗室大樓 - 模擬圖片的設計難以實現

11/8/2021

 
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The Faculty of Medicine of HKU is planning to build a laboratory complex on the green belt between 3 Sassoon Road and Ebenezer School. The laboratories will be working with biosafety risk group 3 (P3) microorganisms, macromolecular complexes, stem cells, wet chemicals, soft tissues, and animals. 

We scanned the 519 page submission. You can read them at www.paulzimmerman.hk. Or click here for the gist of the submission and here for the HKU presentation on 3 June 2021.

Nearby residents have formed working groups and engaged planners, architects and engineers. Whilst they support expansion of Hong Kong’s medical research and education facilities, they are deeply concerned over biosafety hazards, loss of green belt and traffic impacts. Importantly, they concluded that the renderings are "misleading" as the laboratory complex can’t be built as presented. They urge HKU to study alternative sites which are more suitable and safer, including properties already within HKU's portfolio.
香港大學醫學院計劃於沙宣道3號與心光學校之間的「綠化地帶」興建實驗室大樓，進行 biosafety risk group 3 (P3) microorganisms, macromolecular complexes, stem cells, wet chemicals, soft tissues 及動物等相關實驗。

我們將519頁的規劃文件掃描並放到 www.paulzimmerman.hk 供大家瀏覽。你亦可按連結瀏覽規劃申請摘要。港大於6月3日的電腦投影片：連結。

鄰近選址的居民成立多個工作小組，成員包括建築師、工程師及城市規劃師。他們認同香港有需要擴充醫學院及相關研究設施，但是他們對於生物安全、損失綠化地帶及交通問題等表示極度關注。最重要的結論是，他們認為港大提供的模擬圖片具有「誤導成份」：從工程學角度而言，香港大學根本不可能按照模擬圖片的設計，興建新實驗室大樓 。他們促請香港大學考慮其他更合適及更安全的選址，包括港大現有的土地及物業。
28-point online letter objecting to the HKU laboratory complex proposed between Sassoon Road and Ebenezer School
The online petition to the Town Planning Board lists 28 points covering: 
  • Failure to assess biosafety hazards and contamination risks
  • Large green belt area will be destroyed
  • Unlikely the scheme can be achieved - the proposal defies the laws of physics
  • Victoria Road, Pok Fu Lam Road and Northcote Close unsuitable for construction access
  • Lack of mass transport – MTR deemed the site too difficult
  • High risk that environmental impacts will be greater than suggested
  • Failure to offer a comparison of alternative sites (unallocated land or sites under HKU)
  • In case the Board supports the Application it should require a Master Layout Plan for its approval
Deadline for comments to the Town Planning Board is 20 August 2021, 23:59. Please click here to sign our online petition.  
Online Petition 網上聯署
網上聯署 - 28點反對港大醫學院於沙宣道與心光學校之間興建實驗室大樓
我們的網上聯署信共列出28點意見，覆蓋以下範疇： 
  • 港大未有就生物安全及污染風險作出評估
  • 大片「綠化地帶」會被摧毀
  • 從工程學角度而言，香港大學根本不可能按照模擬圖片的設計，興建新實驗室大樓
  • 域多利道、薄扶林道及羅富國徑都不是讓工程車輛進出該地盤的合適通道
  • 缺乏鐵路連接 - 港鐵早前放棄同一選址興建瑪麗醫院站
  • 最終對環境造成更大影響的風險為高
  • 港大未有提供其他選址的分析
  • 如城規會最終通過規劃申請，我們要求港大就項目提交總綱發展藍圖以供審批
向城規會提出意見的截止日期為 2021年8月20日晚上11時59分，請按連結參與網上聯署。

Copy Of The Online Petition 網上聯署副本

The deadline of 20 August 2021 has passed.  819 people signed objections to HKU laboratory complex on green belt.

Thank you for your support.

提交意見的截止日期已過。
共有819個簽名反對港大於綠化地帶興建實驗室大樓。

感謝大家的支持。
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Proposed HKU laboratory Complex- Full Papers Y/H10/13 港大醫學院擬於沙宣道與心光學校之間興建實驗室大樓 - 全份文件

6/8/2021

 
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Source: Town Planning Board papers 
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​香港大學選擇不提供電子版本。

以下文件是於「規劃資料查詢處」使用智能電話及Adobe Scan 掃描合成的，以便薄扶林居民了解這個規劃申請的詳情。

​The University of Hong Kong chose not to provide a soft copy.

The documents below are scanned at the Planning Enquiry Counter, using a smartphone and Adobe Scan app.

The objective is to allow residents of Pokfulam to understand the planning application details without having to go to the Planning Enquiry Counters.

You can review it by sections:   可按題目瀏覽相關部分：

Planning Statement 
規劃綱領
Link    

Tree Survey
Link    

Landscape and Visual Impact 
Link   

Traffic Impact Assessment
Link 

Environmental Review
Link   

Air Ventilation 
Link  

Ecological Impact Assessment
Link 

Drainage Impact Assessment
Link

Water Supply Impact Assessment
Link

Geotechnical Review
Link

Gist Of The Planning Application Y/H10/13 規劃申請摘要 

Town Planning Board Website 城規會網站

Comment Before 20 August 2021

Online Petition

提出意見截止日期： 2021年8月20日

網上聯署

Online petition objecting Cyberport expansion plans – deadline 6 August 2021  網上聯署信：反對數碼港擴建計劃，截止日期：2021年8月6日

3/8/2021

 
[11/8/2021]
1,120 signatures received objecting to the Cyberport expansion plans
We thank the residents who studied and commented on the Cyberport expansion plans. The Town Planning Board will examine the merits of all the submissions when they meet on 27 August 2021 to discuss the planning application.

1,120個簽名反對數碼港擴建計劃
我們感謝就數碼港擴建提供意見的居民。城市規劃委員會將於2021年8月27日開會討論這項規劃申請，並考慮意見的相關理據。
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Residents object to the new layout plans for Cyberport’s expansion (A/H10/95)

Revised layout plans for expansion of Cyberport (A/H10/95) have been submitted for approval to the Town Planning Board. The plans show a significantly larger building to occupy the Pokfulam waterfront.

Plans for “Cyberport 5” were first included in the Pok Fu Lam Outline Zoning Plan by the Town Planning Board in 2019.  Cyberport will be permanently granted the entire 6.5ha popular waterfront park in Pokfulam. More than 20% will be lost with the construction of an access road and a new building with a GFA of 66,000 sqm. It's expected to be completed in 2025. Residents have yet to be consulted on what will happen with the rest of the park. Cyberport has meticulously avoided public consultation.

The Town Planning Board will meet on 27 August 2021 to discuss the plans. Deadline for public comments is 6 August 2021.

Cyberport refused to provide soft copy of the full submission papers
Despite many requests, Cyberport – our "flagship for Hong Kong's digital technology industry" with a “vision to be the hub” – has refused to release digital files of their expansion plans. Cyberport has chosen to only provide a hard copy of their 457 page planning application. Residents who want to understand the project would need to go to the Planning Enquiry Counter either in North Point or Shatin Government Offices to inspect the documents. 

To assist residents, my office went to the 17/F of the North Point Government Offices and used an iPhone on a tripod with the Adobe Scan app to photograph the 457 pages. See video here. Click here for the “re-created” digital version of Cyberport’s print-out of its digital plans. 

Cyberport has increased the size of the proposed new building 
Analyses of the submission shows that Cyberport’s claim that the overall building height is lowered is misleading. Only a small section of the roof has been lowered by 2.6 meters. The rest of the roof height has been increased up to 58mPD. The promised staggered building height has been lost and the building is significantly wider. With a sharp increase in floor heights, the building bulk is now substantially larger than in the proposal approved previously by the Town Planning Board.  See our comparison here.

Over 1050 signatures object to the new layout plans in an online petition

The online petition letter lists 36 objections, based on several grounds: 
  • Cyberport refuses to communicate directly with residents and the district council
  • Cyberport refuses to provide a soft copy of the submission
  • The claim that the visual impact has been eased is misleading
  • The bulk of the building has been increased dramatically
  • The proposed building at the waterfront is taller than nearby Cyberport buildings
  • Extensive loss of public amenity
  • The need for this building has not been justified with latest figures
  • Data centres at the waterfront is a waste of precious land
  • Traffic and transport concerns
居民反對數碼港擴建的總綱發展藍圖(A/H10/95)

數碼港已向城市規劃委員會提交新大樓的總綱發展藍圖，圖則顯示一座比原方案更大的建築物將座落於薄扶林海濱地段。

2019年修改分區計劃大綱圖時，當局已就數碼港五座進行相關改劃程序。當局會以永久形式向數碼港撥出海濱公園用地，樓面面積達6.6萬平方米的新大樓新大樓及其通道將佔據公園超過兩成的面積。新大樓預計於2025年落成。就公園餘下部分的改善計劃，居民暫時仍未能掌握細節。數碼港廻避進行公眾諮詢。

城規會將於2021年8月27日開會審批 。公眾人士遞交意見的截止日期為2021年8月6日。

數碼港拒絕提供規劃文件完整版的soft copy
數碼港，作為「香港數碼科技業的旗艦」、「願景是成為數碼科技樞紐」，多次拒絕我們的要求：為擴建項目的規劃文件提供 soft copy 電子版本供居民參考。他們選擇只以hard copy 版本入紙城規會，令希望了解項目詳情的人士需親自前往北角或沙田政府合署的規劃資料查詢處查閱457頁的文件。

為讓居民有機會充分了解此項目，我們早前前往北角政府合署17樓，使用腳架、iPhone 及 Adobe Scan app 將 457 頁的文件逐頁掃描，合成PDF檔案供大家下載。Youtbe 短片: 連結。大家可按連結瀏覽掃描版本的規劃文件。

數碼港新大樓的體積增大了
雖然當局指出已將新大樓的高度降低3米，但是我們發現新大樓的體積相比原方案卻明顯增大了。只有一小部分的天台降低了2.6米。其餘部分的天台增高至主水平基準以上58米。原先承諾的遞進高度設計消失，每層樓的高度比2019年方案有所增高，導致建築物體積變大了。請按連結瀏覽相關比較及分析。

暫時過1050名市民參與網上聯署，反對數碼港擴建的總綱發展藍圖

我們的網上聯署信共列出36點意見，覆蓋以下範疇：
  • 數碼港拒絕與居民及區議會直接溝通
  • 數碼港拒絕提供規劃文件完整版的soft copy
  • 當局指已減少了對居民景觀影響的陳述是具誤導性
  • 新大樓的體積相比原方案明顯增大了
  • 位於海邊的新大樓，比現有數碼港建築物為高
  • 休憩空間嚴重減少
  • 當局未有提交最新數據以交待擴建的需要
  • 於臨海地段設置數據中心是浪費寶貴的海濱用地
  • 為道路及公共交通工具帶來負荷

Copy of the online petition 網上聯署副本

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Wah Fu estate Redevelopment stage 1 Community Liaison Group newsletter - issue 1 華富邨重建第一期：社區聯絡小組第一期通訊

30/7/2021

 
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Cyberport Expansion - Full Papers 數碼港擴建 - 全份文件

28/7/2021

 
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Quality Disclaimer​

As Cyberport chose not to provide a soft copy, this document is scanned at the Planning Enquiry Counter, using a tripod, smartphone and Adobe Scan app.

The objective is to allow residents of Pokfulam to understand the planning application details without having to go to the Planning Enquiry Counters.

​解像度及質素免責聲明

由於數碼港選擇不提供電子版本，這文件是於「規劃資料查詢處」使用腳架、智能電話及Adobe Scan 掃描合成的，以便薄扶林居民了解這個規劃申請的詳情。​

Cyberport Expansion - Master Layout plan​ 數碼港擴建 - 總綱發展藍圖

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Full copy (152 mb, 458 pages) 全份文件
Or you can review it by sections:   或可按題目瀏覽相關部分：​

Planning Statement 
規劃綱領
Link    /   Alternative Link

Appendix 1 - Layout plan 
附件一：發展藍圖​
Link   /   Alternative Link 

Appendix 2 - Visual Impact Assessment 
附件二：視覺影響評估​
Link   /   Alternative Link

Appendix 3 - Landscape Proposal with Tree Preservation and Removal Proposal 
附件三：園景設計建議、樹木保育及移除建議
Link   /   Alternative Link

Appendix 4 - Traffic Technical Note 
附件四：交通​
Link   /   Alternative Link

Appendix 5 - Air Ventilation Assessment
附件五：通風評估
Link   /   Alternative Link

Appendix 6 - Comparison of the 2019 rezoning scheme and current scheme
附件六：2019年改劃方案與現時方案的比較
Link   /   Alternative Link

Gist of the planning application A/H10/95 ​規劃申請摘要 ​

Town Planning Board Website 城規會網站

​Comment before 6 August 2021

www.info.gov.hk/tpb/en/plan_application/A_H10_95.html

​提出意見截止日期： 2021年8月6日

www.info.gov.hk/tpb/tc/plan_application/A_H10_95.html

HKU - Extension to 3 Sassoon Road 香港大學 - 沙宣道三號擴建計劃

30/6/2021

 
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Further to our report on 18 May 2021, a community meeting was held on 3 June 2021. Leadership of HKU's Faculty of Medicine and HKU’s project team presented the extension plans to surrounding residents. Long lists of issues including site selection, traffic, environmental and visual impacts were raised. HKU has promised to provide a written response soon.

Residents are upset with potentially losing yet another green site in Pok Fu Lam – with the Housing Department developing green belt sites near Wah Fu, Cyberport grabbing part of the waterfront park, and HKU seeking a virgin green belt site. A key question is whether HKU really needs a new site, or whether they can redevelop an existing property or develop more suitable locations for laboratories and training facilities.   

就我們早前報導的香港大學擴建計劃，港大醫學院的管理層及項目團隊於6月3日與居民會面，簡介項目詳情。會上居民提出多條問題，包括項目選址及所帶來的交通、環境和景觀影響等。港大表示會盡快提供書面回覆。

區內多幅綠化地段先後被用作發展用途：房屋署於華富邨附近徵用多幅綠化地帶（Green Belt） 興建公共房屋，數碼港使用部分海濱公園用地作擴建用途，加上現在港大計劃於綠化地帶擴建醫學院，居民均強烈表示反對。就此港大需回應多個問題：他們是否真的需要另覓新地？還是可以重建他們的現有物業？抑或可選取其他較合適的位置用作擴建實驗室及教學大樓用途？ 

Support A continuous waterfront for Pok Fu Lam 支持於薄扶林打造連貫的海濱

30/6/2021

 
[Update on 30/6/2021]

The Town Planning Board (TPB) reviewed our three applications seeking to commit land owners and government to a continuous high quality waterfront in Pokfulam. Over 1000 supporting signatures and submissions were received. There were 7 objections, including one from Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited.

While not supporting the applications for technical reasons, TPB members supported the promotion of an attractive and vibrant waterfront in Pok Fu Lam. They considered that relevant government departments should take the lead in enhancing waterfront connectivity. They agreed to request the Development Bureau to explore linking up the coastal area so as to enhance pedestrian connectivity. TPB members also agreed to opening the landing steps to the public and its integration (of the pier area) with the future design of the Park. This will be relayed to Cyberport.  

​城市規劃委員會（城規會）最近開會討論我們三份有關「促使政府及土地業權人能致力於薄扶林打造一條高質素及連貫的海濱長廊」的規劃申請。城規會秘書處收到過千份支持的意見書，反對的則有七份，其中一份來自香港數碼港管理有限公司。

雖然城規會基於技術理由沒有接納我們的規劃申請，但是有城規會委員支持推廣薄扶林海濱長廊。他們認為相關政府部門應牽頭改善海濱長廊的連貫性，並同意要求發展局研究如何連接區內多處的海濱地段。另外，他們認同海濱公園的登岸梯級應開放給予公眾使用，並將碼頭範圍納入公園的未來設計中。我們會將這些意見轉交數碼港。
[Background information ​背景資料]
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With 3 submissions we are asking the Town Planning Board to commit land owners and government to a continuous high quality waterfront in Pok Fu Lam. The deadline for comments is 16 April 2021. Click the button below to express your support. 

我們向城市規劃委員會遞交了三份規劃申請，希望政府及土地業權人能致力打造一條高質素及連貫的海濱長廊。歡迎透過範本信支持這三個規劃申請，截止日期為2021年4月16日。
Support a continuous waterfront 支持打造連貫的海濱
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The first section - Cyberport Waterfront Park (Y/H10/10)- will soon be handed permanently to the Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited. Sources said government will set aside HK$400million for enhancement of the park. The company seeks to use the park to showcase innovation and technology. To make sure the community has a voice in the future development of the park, we propose that Cyberport is required to publicise a master layout plan and landscape design for community input and approval by the Town Planning Board.

第一段為數碼港海濱公園（Y/H10/10）。政府會將用地以永久型式撥給香港數碼港管理有限公司。早前有消息人士透露，政府會預留四億以用作翻新及改善海濱公園，數碼港亦希望為公園引入科技及智慧元素。如改劃獲批，海濱公園未來的發展都必須向城市規劃委員會遞交總綱發展藍圖及園景設計計劃，並讓居民及公眾表達意見，確保新的發展符合公眾利益及期望。
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The next section - Telegraph Bay (Y/H10/11) - is a steep and tall rocky waterfront. For a promenade to get around the rock wall requires a 250m long elevated path over the water similar to the Mills & Chung Path at Deep Water Bay. With the application we propose to mark the future promenade on the outline zoning plan.

第二段為鋼綫灣海旁（Y/H10/11），主要是陡峭的岩石斜坡。海濱長廊的設計可參照深水灣的苗鍾徑，於岸邊建設約250米長的高架行人走廊。我們希望透過今次的規劃申請，於分區計劃大綱圖中為海濱長廊指定土地用途。
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The final section - the waterfront promenade at Sandy Bay (Y/H10/12)– is an existing path with trees in front of the sports park and the sewage treatment plant, and a rocky beach. With the application we propose to recognise the existing path at Sandy Bay as a public promenade, and to extend it behind the rocky beach at Sandy Bay where it connects via stairs to Victoria Road.

最後一段為沙灣海旁（Y/H10/12），現址為香港大學體育中心及污水處理廠對出的小徑及石灘。我們希望透過今次的規劃申請正式確認現有的小徑及海濱，並延伸沙灣石灘後方的一段，連接至通往域多利道的樓梯。

Do you agree with these three applications to create a continuous waterfront at Pok Fu Lam? Click the button below to submit your supporting letter to the Town Planning Board before 16 April 2021.

為推動於薄扶林打造連貫的海濱，歡迎透過以下按鈕的範本信支持以上三個規劃申請，截止日期為2021年4月16日
Support a continuous waterfront 支持打造連貫的海濱

Tell us what you want in the Park 你想公園有啲乜？

16/6/2021

 
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    Your views ​你的意見

    Please use the form below. Alternatively, you may email us at info@paulzimmerman.hk 
    請使用下列表格。你亦可以電郵我們：info@paulzimmerman.hk 
    What facilities would you like to see in the park? ​Extension of the promenade to Sandy Bay? A skating area? A roof over the concrete pier? Kid facilities (slide and swing)? Pet facilities (water dispenser)? Others?

    你希望公園有什麼設施？​將海濱長廊連接至大口環​？​​為碼頭提供上蓋？兒童玩樂設施（鞦韆、滑梯）？寵物相關設施? 其他？
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Background information 背景資料

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Legislative Council approved funding for Cyberport expansion
The Legislative Council approved funding for expansion of Cyberport last Friday. The decision will result in the loss of 20% of the park area for a building, access road and elevated walkways. It also opens the way for permanent ownership of the park by Cyberport. Besides conference facilities and offices, the new building will offer alfresco dining, public toilets and water fountains. In response to feed-back from residents the roof top will be lowered by 3 meters. Construction will start Q4 of 2021 for completion in 2025. 

Funding has been set aside for new grass and repaving the promenade in the park. Compensation for the loss of the park area is still absent. Cyberport and the Innovation and Technology Bureau have yet to confirm waterfront enhancements the community has been asking for.

Conceptual drawings of the expansion presented to the Legislative Council offer a grasp of the expected outcome. Click here for the paper. 
Click here for our first analysis
Next steps
Cyberport has committed itself to consulting the community and district council. The master layout plan for the building will have to be approved by the Town Planning Board. We are asking the Lands Department how they will determine the requirements to incorporate in the leases for the park and the building.

Tell us what you want in the park
Our cartoon above reflects the questions we received. When will the waterfront between Sandy Bay and Cyberport be connected? Will there be a roof for shade over the concrete pier? What play and skating facilities will there be for kids and where?

Cyberport's drawings provoke new questions too. Is the road access through the park for emergency use only? Will the elevated walkway create obstacle in the park? Why have the trees and grass along the waterfront been replaced with concrete?

Please use the form above or send us an email: info@paulzimmerman.hk . We will collate all comments and questions for presentation to Cyberport and relevant Government departments.
立法會通過「數碼港擴建計劃」的撥款申請
立法會於上星期五通過撥款擴建數碼港。新大樓及其通道將佔據公園兩成的面積，而當局會以永久形式向數碼港撥出海濱公園用地。除寫字樓及會議空間外，新大樓會提供室外餐飲設施、洗手間及飲水機。當局指因應居民的意見，新大樓的高度將會降低三米。工程將於2021年第四季展開，預計最快2025年落成。

是次撥款計劃包括重鋪公園草皮及海濱長廊。然而，創新及科技局及數碼港均未有具體交代如何補償減少的公園面積，以及會否回應居民就改善海濱和公園設施的訴求。

大家可從數碼港向立法會提交的概念圖，預覽公園的未來設計。請按此連結瀏覽相關資料
我們的初步分析
下一步
數碼港表示，他們會繼續就項目聆聽居民及區議會的意見。新大樓的總綱發展藍圖需等待城市規劃委員會審批，我們正向地政總署查詢署方會如何決定新大樓及公園的地契條款。

你想公園有啲乜？
就改善海濱設施，我們的繪圖顯示了居民中的熱門建議，當中包括將海濱長廊連接至大口環、為現有碼頭提供上蓋、在公園增設滑板場及兒童玩樂設施等。

此外，數碼港提交的概念圖亦為大家帶來不少疑惑：公園旁邊的通道是否只供緊急車輛使用？行人天橋設計會否造成障礙及影響景觀？為何使用混凝土取代現有海濱的草地及樹木？

請透過我們的網上表格或電郵：info@paulzimmerman.hk 發表你的意見。我們會將收到的意見及問題整合，然後向數碼港及相關部門反映。

Cyberport Expansion Budget Fails To Mitigate For Loss 數碼港擴建計劃未有適當補償公園面積縮小

10/6/2021

 
Cyberport expansion budget fails to mitigate for loss of park area

The Finance Committee of the Legislative Council is asked to approve a 5.025bln budget for Cyberport 5 tomorrow.

Cyberport will be permanently granted the entire popular 6.5ha waterfront park, of which more than 20% will be lost with the construction of a new building and access road.

We have asked LegCo members to reconsider giving budget approval. Please click here for our letter with eight concerns to be resolved. Key concerns are: 
  • The Town Planning Board has yet to approve a Master Layout Plan of the new building;
  • The community / Southern District Council have yet to discuss enhancement and facilities in the park;
  • Government has yet to mitigate the loss of the park area (e.g. extension of the promenade to Sandy Bay).
The Finance Committee meeting will take place on 11 June 2021. The item, “Equity in the Hong Kong Cyberport Development Holdings Limited for the Cyberport Expansion Project” is scheduled for 3pm. Click here for the paper LC Paper No. FCR (2021-22)26.

Popular requests from residents for waterfront enhancements to compensate for loss of park area
The cartoon below shows the planned Cyberport expansion, as well as popular requests from residents for new park facilities and enhancements including an extension of the waterfront promenade to Sandy Bay.

           Cyberport Expansion Project
  1. New building and access road cover more than 20% of park

    Popular requests for enhancement of the waterfront
  2. Link to Sandy Bay (missing from budget)
  3. Skate park (missing from budget)
  4. Roof over the existing pier area (missing from budget)
  5. Pet facilities (in budget)
  6. Kids facilities (missing from budget)
  7. Kids facilities (missing from budget)
  8. Cycling facilities (missing from budget)
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數碼港擴建計劃未有適當補償公園面積縮小
立法會的財務委員會將於明日審批 50.25億元的數碼港擴建計劃。

當局會以永久形式向數碼港撥出海濱公園用地，新大樓及其通道將佔據公園超過兩成的面積。

我們已去信（英文版連結）立法會財委會希望議員能慎重考慮這個撥款計劃，以下是八大重點的其中三個：
  • 城市規劃委員會仍未審批新大樓的總綱發展藍圖
  • 居民及南區區議會還未商討改善公園的措施
  • 政府未有適當補償公園面積縮小（例如將公園連接至大口環的海濱長廊）
立法會的財務委員會將於明日（2021年6月11日）下午三時後審批 「注資香港數碼港發展控股有限公司以進行數碼港擴建計劃」。請按連結瀏覽會議文件 FCR(2021-22)26。

居民希望改善海濱設施，以補償公園面積減少
下列繪圖顯示了數碼港新大樓的位置，以及居民就改善海濱設施的熱門選項，包括將海濱長廊連接至大口環。
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          數碼港擴建計劃
  1. 新大樓及通道將佔據公園超過兩成的面積

    改善海濱設施的一些熱門選項
  2. 將海濱長廊連接至大口環 （未有為此預留資金）
  3. 滑板場 （未有為此預留資金）
  4. 為現有碼頭提供上蓋  （未有為此預留資金）
  5. 寵物相關設施 （已預留資金）
  6. 兒童玩樂設施 （未有為此預留資金）
  7. 兒童玩樂設施 （未有為此預留資金）
  8. 單車徑（未有為此預留資金）

Consort Rise Sitting-out Area - Now Open 金粟街休憩處 - 現已啟用

27/5/2021

 
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The sitting-out area at Victoria Road near Consort Rise is now open. The proposal was submitted for District Minor Works in March 2012. The site had been laying idle since the widening of Victoria Road in the 90s. Half of the area is now a small park. The other half is a layby with a few parking spaces and can be converted to a bus stop during grave sweeping festivals to improve traffic along Victoria Road.

域多利道近金粟街的休憩處今日啟用。這塊用地於90年代域多利道擴闊工程完成後一直未有永久用途。我們於2012年3月遞交地區小型工程項目申請表格，建議使用部分土地興建休憩處，而另一部分則改建為設有咪錶位的避車處。春秋二祭期間, 咪錶位範圍會變成巴士站以疏導車流。
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HKU proposes new building above Victoria Road 港大建議於域多利道斜坡上興建新大樓

18/5/2021

 
At today's district council meeting, HKU presented their plans for a new medical teaching and research facility east of 3 Sassoon Road. Please click here for their powerpoint with visuals and building height profile. The proposed development sits on Green Belt. HKU will apply to the Town Planning Board for rezoning. 

The building will impact the views of residents at Northcote Close, Royalton and Radcliffe. We have asked HKU to consider alternative sites, design and development parameters. They will include pedestrian links for the public to connect between Victoria Road, Northcote Close and Pok Fu Lam Road. We will organise community meetings with HKU for residents to give their input. We will keep you posted on the details. 

香港大學今日向南區區議會簡介最新的擴建計劃：於沙宣道3號以東的斜坡興建教學大樓。請按連結瀏覽詳情及模擬圖片等。大樓選址位處「綠化地帶」（Green Belt），因此港大需向城規會申請改劃土地用途。

部分位於羅富國徑、豪峰及靖林住宅單位的景觀會受到影響。我們已要求港大就選址、設計及發展參數等考慮其他方案。新教學大樓會提供行人通道，連接域多利道至羅富國徑及薄扶林道。我們會安排社區會議讓港大直接與與居民交流意見，稍後再匯報會議的詳情。

Cyberport Is Asking LegCo For HK$4.7bln 數碼港向立法會介紹47.92億元的擴建計劃

10/5/2021

 
3 minute promotional video 三分鐘宣傳短片
Today, the Innovation and Technology Bureau including the management of Cyberport presented their request for HK$4.792 bln for conversion of part of the waterfront park into an office building. 

The images of the revised design of the building have been clipped from the video presented by Cyberport to LegCo. 

Webcast: 
https://www.legco.gov.hk/yr20-21/english/panels/itb/agenda/itb20210510.htm

LegCo meeting paper: 
https://www.legco.gov.hk/yr20-21/english/panels/itb/papers/itb20210510cb1-868-2-e.pdf

We have yet to receive detailed information, plans and images from Cyberport to share with you. 

Moreover, Cyberport has yet to identify the park enhancements the community is looking for. 

Late last week my office submitted a letter (click here) to LegCo, to remind them to ask for compensation for the loss of the park.

I hope to get more information to share with you once Cyberport meets with the District Council.
今日，創新及科技局連同數碼港管理層，向立法會介紹47.92億元擴建數碼港的計劃，新大樓將座落於商場前方的公園。

上述圖片取自於今日數碼港於立法會會議中播放的三分鐘宣傳短片。​

會議視像影片：
https://www.legco.gov.hk/yr20-21/chinese/panels/itb/agenda/itb20210510.htm

會議文件：
https://www.legco.gov.hk/yr20-21/chinese/panels/itb/papers/itb20210510cb1-868-2-c.pdf

數碼港暫時未向我們提供更多資訊，包括新大樓的高度（如有改變）及高像素的模擬相片等。另外，數碼港亦未有交代具體的公園改善計劃，以及會否落實居民希望新增的設施。​

上星期我們去信（英文信件連結）立法會要求就縮小公園面積作出補償。​

我們期待數碼港向南區區議會介紹項目時能提供更多資訊供居民參考。​

Site formation - First stage of Wah Fu Estate Redevelopment 土地平整工程 - 華富邨重建第一步

15/4/2021

 
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The first stage of Wah Fu Estate redevelopment is to build five public housing sites (link) to be able to decant the residents from the old buildings. The Civil Engineering and Development Department has started on site formation works. Once completed, the Housing Department will start construction in 2024. The first batch of housing blocks will be completed in 2027/2028. The focus of our meetings and site visits with CEDD was to meet their contractor and to identify measures to minimise the impact on traffic flow along Victoria Road.

重建華富邨前，政府需要於區內五幅土地（連結）興建公共房屋以安置居民。土木工程拓展署現開始進行土地平整工程 ，房屋署會於2024年進行建築工程。第一批公屋預計會於2027/2028年落成。我們早前與土木工程拓展及其承建商多次會面及實地考察，討論工程期間如何減低對域多利道交通流的影響。
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Development parameters
發展參數
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Phase 1 第一期： 2027
Phase 2 第二期： 2031
Phase 3 第三期： 2040

Ground investigation works for Cyberport 5  數碼港5座的土地勘測工程

19/3/2021

 
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Over the next few months, you will see ground investigation works at the waterfront park in front of the Arcade. This will involve small sections of the park being closed off to drill holes in the ground with small pipes to determine the condition of the ground underneath. Note though that the timeline for development of Cyberport 5 is pending funding approvals from Legislative Council. This is likely to take longer than originally anticipated as time is reallocated to other priorities.

未來數個月，數碼港商場前方的公園將進行土地勘測工程，當中牽涉圍封小部分的地方以便工作人員鑽孔勘探地質。由於政府仍未就數碼港擴建項目向立法會尋求撥款，加上現時當局有其他需先處理的項目，故暫時未有擴建工程的具體時間表。
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