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Lei Cheng Uk shopping mall’s escalators have been "ups and downs" for more than 35 years

2021-03-09T10:01:29.421Z


In the Lei Cheng Uk Mall, which was completed in the 1980s, the escalators at the entrance for more than 35 years have only been "with up but not down". Since the main structure of the old escalator is quite dilapidated, the construction of the escalator is very challenging


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Written by: District Licheng

2021-03-09 17:47

Last update date: 2021-03-09 17:47

In the Lei Cheng Uk Mall, which was completed in the 1980s, the escalators at the entrance for more than 35 years have only been "with up but not down". Since the main structure of the old escalator is quite dilapidated, the project of adding an escalator is very challenging. Sexuality. On weekdays, residents have to return to the ground from the first floor and can only use the stairs on both sides.

In 2018, it took over the Gaw Capital Mansion of the Li Cheng Uk Shopping Mall. After in-depth research, it was decided to spend millions of yuan to carry out the project to strengthen the structure and convert the old stairs into the up and down elevators. The new elevators were launched at the beginning of last month. It was finally officially opened, which is good news for residents.

After Gaw Capital Partners started operating the Lei Cheng Uk Mall in Cheung Sha Wan in 2018, the team inspected the mall and met with different stakeholders in the area. It was found that many neighbors believed that the mall escalators "have ups and downs" because they have been doing it for decades. The biggest trouble in life.

In view of this, the team converted the old stairs into up and down elevators during the revitalization and renovation of the shopping mall, while the middle position of the old elevator was converted into stairs. The entire project took about 6 months and cost millions of dollars.

A spokesperson for Gaw Capital Partners said that it considers the needs of the community and strives to gradually improve the local facilities and shopping mall environment.

The spokesperson also pointed out that Minfang will connect with social networks and build a community of mutual help and love.

The revitalization project also includes the installation of non-slip floor tiles in the Lei Cheng Uk Shopping Centre, so that neighbourhoods can shop in a safe environment.

In addition, the number of restaurants in the mall has also increased, including the addition of Chinese restaurants, Hong Kong-style siu-mei tea restaurants and Taiwanese drinks to meet the dietary needs of neighborhoods of different ages.

The team hopes that through the project, it can facilitate the travel of the neighborhood, provide the neighborhood with a richer and one-stop shopping life experience, and at the same time bring a new scene to Li Chengwu.

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