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Written by: Zhang Jiamin
2020-05-16 20:06
Last update date: 2020-05-16 20:06The Architectural Services Department had earlier consulted the District Council of Tseung Kwan O Town Park Design, which will apply the design concept of "Sponge City". The agency mentioned in the document that the proposed park facilities include rainwater collection systems and water storage tanks in the planting area.
"Sponge City" is a modern rainwater management model that collects rainwater when it rains and releases and uses rainwater when needed.
Conceptual map of Tseung Kwan O Town Park. (Screenshot of District Council documents)
The Architectural Services Department submitted a document to the District Council to propose a design concept map for District 68 of Tseung Kwan O Town Park. The document mentions that the park will be designed with the concept of "sponge city". "Sponge city" is a modern rainwater management model that allows the city to collect rainwater when it rains, and can store water, seep, and purify water. Release and use of rainwater. According to the agency, the city will act like a sponge and have good "elasticity" in adapting to changes in the environment and responding to natural disasters. It can enhance the function of the urban ecosystem and reduce flooding in the park.
Six water storage facilities are planned to be built in the park, including rainwater collection systems in the plantation area, water storage tanks and rainwater gardens; in addition, grasslands with water storage functions, permeable flooring materials and rainwater storage will also be built system. According to the document, there will be a rainwater collection tank under the ground, some of which will be filtered and then passed to the connection pipe. The document also contains the overall design of the park. There are basketball courts, fitness stations and other wellness facilities in the park. There are also pet parks and children's bicycle parks.
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