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Self-service postal facilities open at Cyberport 自助郵政服務設施於數碼港投入服務

15/10/2021

 
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Despite best efforts, the Cyberport Post Office will close down on 17 October 2021 (see previous report link). Many residents have raised concerns over this. We understand that the vacated shop space may be taken up by the 7-11 convenience chain store.

A self-service “Auto Post” has been opened in the office lobby next to McDonald’s where you can buy stamps, collect and send mail. It will operate from 7am to 11pm everyday, starting 15 Oct 2021. Click here for the notice by Hongkong Post. In the meantime, a temporary post box has been placed outside near McDonald's. Collection is daily at 11:45am (except Sunday/Public Holidays). 

儘管多達700名人士聯署要求保留數碼港郵局，郵局將於2021年10月17日關閉，詳情請按連結瀏覽早前的報導。據聞7-11便利店將會進駐郵局的舖位。

香港郵政已於數碼港3座A區辦公大樓地下（即麥當勞旁邊）的室內地方設立了自助郵政服務設施，以便大家購買郵票、寄件及收件等。這些設施會於2021年10月15日起投入服務，服務時間為每日早上7時正至晚上11時正，詳情請參考香港郵政的通告。另外，郵局亦於麥當勞對出的行人路增設了一個街道郵筒，截郵時間為星期一至星期六早上11時45分，公眾假期除外。
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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

 
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​The approved minutes of Town Planning Board meeting on 27 August were published last Friday. The voice of the 1,120 residents who signed online petition raising concerns over the plans was heard, but not by all Members: "....though with some dissenting views of individual Members, more Members considered that the applicant had demonstrated efforts to address major comments from the Board and the public....." (paragraph 32). The Board approved the 2021 master layout plan with various technical conditions. We will continue to monitor the development, and the enhancement of the park.

城規會8月27日的會議記錄於上星期五上載到其網站。1120名居參與網上聯署表達多方面的訴求，當日有多名城規會委員認同居民的觀點，但是其餘大部分委員覺得數碼港已充分修改方案回應城規會及居民的意見，詳情請參閱英文版會議記錄的第三十二段。城規會最終有條件地通過數碼港2021年的總綱發展藍圖。我們會繼續關注相關工程事宜及公園的改善方案。
[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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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

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？
    Max file size: 20MB
Submit 遞交

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）

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。​

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。

Cyberport Expansion Project 數碼港擴建計劃

23/6/2020

 
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[23/6/2020]

Town Planning Board responds to community objections
The minutes of the 1224th meeting of the Town Planning Board held on 5.6.2020 shows that objections of residents have partially been upheld, resulting in changes to the Outline Zoning Plan.
  1. Although the planning parameters have been approved for building on part of the park, Cyberport will now first have to present detailed layout plans of its expansion plans for public consultation and approval by the Town Planning Board under section 16 of the Ordinance. This will give Cyberport another chance to take proper account of community input.
  2. The explanatory statement will state that “Opportunity may be given to explore whether a walking trail could be developed along this planned open space and other coastal areas to enhance pedestrian connectivity along the coast of Waterfall Bay, Telegraph Bay and Sandy Bay at Pok Fu Lam for public enjoyment”.
  3. Lastly, the Sandy Bay site will no longer be designated for school development.
The above three changes will be subject to a round of consultation. We will keep you posted.

城規會回應居民訴求
2020年6月5日的城規會會議記錄已上載於網站（暫只提供英文版）。委員會接納居民部分意見，並修改分區計劃大綱圖的部分內容。
  1. 雖然城規會就規劃參數批准數碼港於公園的一部份範圍內擴建數碼港，但數碼港需要先交出擴建項目的詳細藍圖，並根據城市規劃條例第16條作公眾諮詢及交給城規會審批。數碼港可於過程中聆聽居民意見並作出適當修定。
  2. 大綱圖的說明書會列明「應給予機會研究於此公共空間及沿岸地方興建行人徑，以改善連接瀑布灣、鋼線灣及大口環的行人暢達度及供市民享用」。
  3. 最後，大口環的用地不會被指定為學校用途。
當局會就以上三個改動再作諮詢。如有進一步消息，我們會再通知大家。
[18/7/2019]

Additional analyses of visuals impacts and plans for road improvements were released today to the Southern District Council

We are asking for an additional visual impact from the roof of Presidential Towers at Baguio Villas, and for the Traffic Impact Assessment. We made suggestions on road improvements.

Motions were passed calling for associated works including road improvements, MTR station and pedestrian links along the waterfront. 

Government is preparing the rezoning of the waterfront area to allow for the development. The procedure will allow for further community input. We expect this to proceed in September.

數碼港今日發佈了新的模擬相片及簡介道路改善建議。

我們已要求他們提供從下碧瑤董事樓天台望向數碼港的模擬相片，及交通影響評估報告。我們對多個道路改善方案提供了建議。

區議會今日通過兩項動議，要求政府開展多項周邊工程，包括改善對外道路交通、於數碼港設置港鐵站及將海濱長廊連接起來。

我們預計政府部門將於9月左右向城規會遞交文件修改土地用途，屆時居民可發表意見。​

Presentation to Southern District Council on 18 July 2019
​2019年7月18日向南區區議會簡介居民的意見​

Cyberport's Presentation on 18 July 2019
數碼港簡介 - ​2019年7月18日

[27/5/2019]

Cyberport made a presentation to the Southern District Council today with new visuals and details. 

We presented the survey results to the District Council and Cyberport Management, together with a long list of outstanding questions, including:
  • Utilisation of Cyberport office buildings;
  • Renderings showing visual impacts to Lower Baguio Villa residents;
  • Traffic and transport impacts;
  • Implementation schedule for the Cyberport MTR station;
  • Details of proposed road improvements;
  • Pedestrian route between Telegraph Bay and Sandy Bay;
  • Details of the layout and management of the park; and
  • Details of improvements of the Arcade
The District Council requested Cyberport to come back with more information at the next meeting.

數碼港今日向南區區議會介紹擴建項目，並發佈了更多詳情及新的模擬相片。

我們向區議會及數碼港管理層講解意見調查的結果，以及居民林林總總的訴求及提問，包括：
  • 數碼港有否善用寫字樓空間
  • 由下碧瑤望向數碼港的模擬相片
  • 對區內道路及公共交通服務的影響
  • 落實興建南港島線西段數碼港站的時間表
  • 改善道路工程的詳情
  • 連接鋼線灣至大口環的行人走廊
  • 改善公園設施及保養的詳情
  • 改善商場的零售及餐飲種類等詳情
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區議會已要求數碼港於下次會議時詳細解答上述問題。

Presentation to Southern District Council on 27 May 2019
​2019年5月27日向南區區議會簡介居民的意見​

Presentation To Southern District Council On 27 May 2019 from Paul Zimmerman
Presentation To Southern District Council On 27 May 2019
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Southern District Council Papers 27 May 2019

Cyberport powerpoint 27 May 2019.pdf
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南區區議會文件 2019年5月27日

南區區議會文件 2019年5月27日
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My views on Cyberport Expansion 我對數碼港擴建的意見

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Draft Pok Fu Lam Outline Zoning Plan S/H10/18 and cyberport expansion 薄扶林分區計劃大綱草圖 S/H10/18 及數碼港擴建

23/6/2020

 
[23/6/2020]

Town Planning Board responds to community objections
The minutes of the 1224th meeting of the Town Planning Board held on 5.6.2020 shows that objections of residents have partially been upheld, resulting in changes to the Outline Zoning Plan.
  1. Although the planning parameters have been approved for building on part of the park, Cyberport will now first have to present detailed layout plans of its expansion plans for public consultation and approval by the Town Planning Board under section 16 of the Ordinance. This will give Cyberport another chance to take proper account of community input.
  2. The explanatory statement will state that “Opportunity may be given to explore whether a walking trail could be developed along this planned open space and other coastal areas to enhance pedestrian connectivity along the coast of Waterfall Bay, Telegraph Bay and Sandy Bay at Pok Fu Lam for public enjoyment”.
  3. Lastly, the Sandy Bay site will no longer be designated for school development.
The above three changes will be subject to a round of consultation. We will keep you posted.

城規會回應居民訴求
2020年6月5日的城規會會議記錄已上載於網站（暫只提供英文版）。委員會接納居民部分意見，並修改分區計劃大綱圖的部分內容。
  1. 雖然城規會就規劃參數批准數碼港於公園的一部份範圍內擴建數碼港，但數碼港需要先交出擴建項目的詳細藍圖，並根據城市規劃條例第16條作公眾諮詢及交給城規會審批。數碼港可於過程中聆聽居民意見並作出適當修定。
  2. 大綱圖的說明書會列明「應給予機會研究於此公共空間及沿岸地方興建行人徑，以改善連接瀑布灣、鋼線灣及大口環的行人暢達度及供市民享用」。
  3. 最後，大口環的用地不會被指定為學校用途。
當局會就以上三個改動再作諮詢。如有進一步消息，我們會再通知大家。
[29/11/2020]
​The public consultation has ended. We received over 1100 signatures via our online petition and there are letters from Incorporated Owners of various buildings objecting to the height of the proposed Cyberport 5 office building. Next we will have a chance to comment on the different representations made. We will keep you posted.

公眾諮詢已結束。我們的網上聯署平台共收到超過1100個簽名，另外亦有多個屋苑的業主立案法團去信城規會反對擬建數碼港五期寫字樓的高度。接着來是就城規會所收到的申述書發表意見，我們會再匯報最新進展。
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Background ​背景資料

Broken Promises – New Outline Zoning Plan for Pok Fu Lam S/H10/18
 
Government has published the revised Outline Zoning Plan for Pok Fu Lam. Deadline for comments is 27 November 2019.
 
Click here for the full paper
Click here for our analyses
Click here for our online petition
Click here for Town Planning Board website
 
Promises made in 1999 - 2001
 
When the Cyberport concept was conceived, government made promises to the Town Planning Board and the Legislative Council:
  1. A building profile that limits visual impacts, and
  2. A landscaped promenade linking Sandy Bay and Waterfall Bay park.  
Now 20 years later, government plans to change the building profile and build Cyberport 5 higher than the adjacent Arcade. This will impact the view for residents.
 
Moreover, the promised links to Sandy Bay and Waterfall Bay park have yet to be built.
 
There are other changes in the Outline Zoning Plan. Importantly, government is rezoning the land behind Sandy Bay rocky beach for an international school.This will create more school traffic problems.

Sign our online petition here.
 
We have analysed the full paper, and advise the residents as follows: 
  1. Object to height of Cyberport 5. Should be lower than Arcade.
  2. Object to parking and roads in park – put all in a basement.
  3. Support formalizing Cyberport Waterfront as Open Space.
  4. Request a budget and program for Cyberport Waterfront enhancement.
  5. Object to building another school at Sandy Bay on traffic grounds.
  6. Request a waterfront promenade along Sandy Bay.
  7. Support removing the coastal highway Route 7.
  8. Support a continuous promenade along the coast of Pokfulam.
  9. Request changes to the proposed road improvements.
You can use our online form to respond and add your own views. The deadline is 27 November 2019. Feel free to contact me at info@paulzimmerman.hk with your queries and comments.

政府未有履行承諾 - 薄扶林分區計劃大綱草圖 S/H10/18

政府已發佈修訂後的薄扶林分區計劃大綱圖，公眾諮詢截止日期為2019年11月27日。

全份文件：連結
我們的分析：連結
我們的網上聯署：連結
城市規劃委員會網站：連結

1999至2001年的承諾

政府當年在城市規劃委員會及立法會討論數碼港項目時承諾 :

1）為減低對居民景觀的影響，採用特定的建築物高度輪廓 。
2）興建海濱長廊將大口環及瀑布灣公園連接起來。

約20年後的今天，政府提出興建數碼港5期，新大樓比旁邊數碼港商場為高，會影響居民的景觀。另外承諾多時的海濱長廊（連接至大口環及瀑布灣公園）至今仍然未兌現。

分區計劃大綱草圖亦包括其他修訂，當中政府於大口環石灘位置預留一幅地興建國際學校。如落實的話，區內的交通擠塞問題將更為嚴重。

請參與我們的網上聯署

就這次大綱圖的修訂，我有以下分析及建議：
  1. 反對數碼港5期的樓宇高度。新大樓應較現有商場為低。
  2. 反對將停車場及連接路設於地面，應全放入地庫。
  3. 支持將數碼港的海濱正式劃為休憩用地。
  4. 要求提供改善海濱公園的具體方案及財務預算。
  5. 反對於大口環興建另一所學校（基於交通理由）。
  6. 要求落實大口環海濱長廊。
  7. 支持刪除沿海的7號幹線。
  8. 支持註明薄扶林沿岸地段為海濱長廊。
  9. 修訂道路改善方案。
你可以透過我們的網上聯署發表意見。截止日期為11月27日。如有查詢或意見，歡迎電郵我們：info@paulzimmerman.hk。
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Survey Results: Cyberport Expansion 問卷調查結果 - 數碼港擴建計劃

30/5/2019

 
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Cyberport Expansion Project 數碼港擴建計劃

Survey: Cyberport Expansion 數碼港擴建計劃 - 網上問卷

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Now we know why the Innovation and Technology Bureau objected to the community proposal for a sports pitch near the Arcade (Newsletter Nov 2017)!

The Financial Secretary has set aside HK$5.5billion in his 2019 Budget to expand Cyberport’s facilities:

“I will earmark $5.5 billion for the development of Cyberport 5.  This will serve to attract more quality technology companies and start-ups to set up their offices in Cyberport and provide a pathway for young people to pursue a career in I&T.  The expansion project is expected to provide about 66 000 square metres of floor area, and include facilities such as offices, co-working space, conference venues and data service platforms.  We will proceed with the statutory town planning procedures with a view to commencing construction in 2021 for completion in 2024 at the earliest.”

This is a significant increase. The existing Cyberport 1 - 4 is 92,000 square metres. The plan received shows that Cyberport 5 will be located in front of the Cyberport Arcade. News reports show the site as 1.6 hectare and a proposed building height of 11 storeys. The hotel is 13 storeys. 

In Cyberport’s press release (click here) it is promised that “Cyberport will carry out a series of work to improve the environment and facilities of the existing waterfront park.”

I have asked Cyberport to release detailed plans for public consultation soon. 
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What do you think? Do you support or object to the plans, or want more information first? 

Should government use the expansion to also resolve previous requests from residents (see below). Should anything else be dealt with?
Let me know - Online survey
我們於2017年11月的薄扶林報告中，提到創新及科技局以希望預留土地擴建數碼港為由，反對於海濱公園興建球場，今日謎底終於解開。

財政司司長於今日的財政預算案中宣佈：「我會預留五十五億元用作發展數碼港第五期，以吸納更多具實力的科技公司和初創企業進駐，也為年輕人提供投身創科界的途徑。擴建項目預計可提供約六萬六千平方米樓面面積，以及包括辦公室、共用工作間、會議場地及數據服務平台等設施。我們會着手進行法定城市規劃程序，以期項目可以在二零二一年動工，預計最快於二零二四年竣工。」

擴建規模頗大，現在數碼港 1至4 座總樓面面積為九萬二千平方米。我們收到的資料顯示數碼港五座選址為商場前方的公園部份，建築物前面將預留空間設置海濱長廊。

綜合多份新聞報導，數碼港五座將佔地1.6公頃，樓高11層（艾美酒店為樓高13層）。

數碼港於新聞稿中提到：「數碼港亦會進行一系列改善工程優化現行海濱公園的環境及設施。」

​我們已聯絡數碼港，希望他們能盡快發放擴建計劃的詳情，以便進行公眾諮詢。

你對擴建計劃有什麼意見？政府應否藉今次機會落實過往多年來居民的訴求？趁着擴建計劃，政府應否落實過往多年來居民的訴求？你又希望政府及數碼港一併改善哪些設施？  
網上問卷 - 分享你的想法

Requests from residents put to Cyberport in the past
居民曾反映希望能落實以下改善措施及工程

Improve Public Transport
​改善公共交通服務​

Any expansion should be supported with adequate public transport.
政府需要改善公共交通服務以應付擴建後的需求。
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Improve Retail And Dining Experience
改善商場的零售及餐飲種類和選擇​

New e-sports and ‘smart’ entertainment is one thing, but residents also asked for a pharmacy, easy access to an ATM, a convenience store and more F&B choices.
​除了電競及智能家居的產品，居民希望商場能引入藥房、便利店及其他餐飲選擇，並在商場外加設自動櫃員機。
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​Connecting The Waterfront Park Along The Shore With Sandy Bay
海濱長廊連接公園至大口環
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Waterfront Park Facilities ​
海濱公園設施

More kids play equipment (swing, slide, playhouses and merry-go-round), trees, shaded seating, water dispensers, access to toilets and a kennel ‘to park a dog’ when visiting the Arcade. 
加設更多兒童遊樂設施（例如千秋、瀡滑梯、氹氹轉）、樹木、有遮蔭的長櫈、飲水機、洗手間和暫放狗隻的地方以便狗主進入商場。
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Waterfront Park maintenance 
​海濱公園管理及保養

The park is cherished for its liberal policy on dogs, kids on scooters, and kite flying. This requires active management, dog latrines, and a dedicated corner for small kids to enjoy the grass free of dogs. A water sprinkler is needed for the dry season, as well as regular cleaning and faster repairs.

​​改善公園的管理：加裝狗廁所並設立無狗隻的兒童玩樂區；安裝自動灑水器以改善旱季時草地的質素、同時更頻密地剪草；改善保養及維修效率等。
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​Pier enhancement with a roof, lighting and seating similar to Blake’s Pier in Stanley 
​改善碼頭 - 興建上蓋、提供照明系統及長櫈 （可參考赤柱卜公碼頭）
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Improvements to Information Crescent to better cope with traffic to the school, car park and bus terminus
改善資料徑道路設計，應付學校、停車場及巴士總站繁忙時間的車流
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Provisions for connecting with an underground railway (and NOT exposed along Cyberport Road as suggested under RDS 2014)
預留空間連接南港島線（西段）數碼港站— 該路段應使用地底走線設計，而非按2014年計劃的數碼港道架空路段
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How to improve the Cyberport Arcade 如何改善數碼港商場

22/11/2016

 
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Survey Results 意見調查結果
[6 December 2016]
Thank you for taking part in the survey, we have received over 600 responses. We have passed the survey results to the consultant for their analysis.

感謝各位參與意見調查，我們共收到超過600份回覆。我們已將意見調查結果交給顧問公司作分析用途。​

[22 November 2016]
​Cyberport has commissioned a consultancy study into the tenant mix and need for structural changes. To gather shoppers' views, Knight Frank will be conducting surveys at the shopping mall. You can submit your views online: 

The survey has over 30 questions. Use this opportunity to express your views on our local shopping mall. Deadline is 6 December 2016. 

數碼港已委託獨立房地產顧問公司研究如何改善商場的店舖種類及吸引力。萊坊房地產將會進行問卷調查以了解顧客的需要。你可透過網上意見調查提供意見。

問卷有三十多條問題，請於2016年12月6日前把握機會表達你對商場的意見。

Cyberport Parking Arrangements 數碼港泊車安排

5/2/2015

 
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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，避免商店使用避車處上落貨。

另外，運輸署已就延長雙黃線覆蓋巴士站的計劃諮詢社區。

Cyberport Waterfront Park – What next?    數碼港海濱公園 - 下一步？

26/12/2014

 
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