In the 2019 Policy Address, the government advocated the creation of a "riverside city", that is, in the revitalization of river channels, it hopes to strengthen the connection between the public and the river channels. The Tai Wai Nullah is one of the revitalization sites. The banner of "River Garden" describes the current opening as "Winter Limited First Experience."
On the other hand, the construction site masters at the scene revealed that citizens will be able to experience the facilities this Wednesday (5th). Some local residents expressed their expectations, but they were also worried about flood prevention measures at the site and believed that the authorities should conduct safety studies. Some district board members described the facilities as a waste of public funds and urged the authorities to stop the project after the end of February.
Hong Kong 01 is inquiring about the incident with the Drainage Services Department.
The government promoted the concept of "riverside city" in its 2019 policy address. By activating the river channel, it also provides the public with an extra high-quality space so that citizens can walk into the river channel for water or near water activities, and chose Tai Wai Nullah, Jordan Valley Nullah and Fo Tan Nullah were activated.
The Tai Wai Nullah Revitalization Plan was originally scheduled to start construction in 2024. Recently, notice banners appeared on the side of the drainage channel. The construction master on site even stated that the "Tai Wai River Garden" will be open from this Wednesday until the end of February 2022. The time is from 8 am to 6 pm. The banner near the side of the canal indicates that residents can experience the temporary facilities of the garden during the opening period, including casual seating, 3D paintings and green tunnels.
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The Tai Wai River Garden site is equipped with a "Water Level Rise Forecast System". When the upper level of the river is predicted to rise, the system will send out warnings through siren lights and broadcasts, calling on those present to leave as soon as possible.
The River Garden is located in a river section of about 100 meters in the Tai Wai Nullah. The Department hopes to use this temporary public rest area to test and optimize the operation of these systems so that the public can experience the rest space in the river under safe conditions.
The Tai Wai River Garden has a "Water Level Rise Forecast System". When the upper level of the river is predicted to rise, the system will send out warnings through alarm lights and broadcasts, so that people on the scene will leave as soon as possible.
(Photo by Li Qianting)
District councillors approve facilities for wasting public money: if there is a forecast, it is not safe
Sha Tin District Council Chairman Mak Run-Pui is very worried about the flooding of the river, describing the facilities as "total waste". He noticed that the area is prone to flooding and flooding during heavy rains. Mak Run-Pui believes that the Department wants to increase the idea of recreational and cultural facilities in the district. Although it is good, it should not be settled here. Seeing that the place now needs a forecasting system to operate, it just means it is not safe. If there is an accident among residents, it will be unthinkable. He thinks that the government "is a mess of public money."
Mak Runpei described that it is a good thing for the department to study the operation of the new system for flood problems, but there is no need to build a park in a frequently flooded area for testing. During the rainy season in August, the facilities cannot operate at all, and the temporary facilities are only open to 2 At the end of the month, the government was urged to stop related plans after February.
Urge to submit the plan to the parliament as soon as possible to relieve residents' doubts
In the past two years, the Drainage Services Department has collected opinions from district councilors and residents on the nullah project. The current Shatin district councillor, Wei Qingxiang, said that at that time, many residents in the district had collected opinions on the development direction of the nullah project, such as adding performance areas and opening up pets. Entered Hechao, etc., but in the end the agency did not explain the actual direction.
Wei Qingxiang stated that the Tai Wai Nullah Project only consulted with the District Council in 2019. Later, or due to the lack of district councilors, he did not receive a notice that the Tai Wai Nullah would be opened in winter. Only the completed part was noticed. The department is urged to submit the motion to the District Council as soon as possible so that the District Councillors can discuss and understand the details of the plan so that they can make suggestions for improvement.
Regarding residents’ concerns about flooding accidents, Wei Qingxiang believes that the department said at the time that it would add a flood forecasting and warning system to the river. If it knew the need for flood discharge, the residents could be notified as soon as possible. It is believed to be similar to the typhoon warning system of the Observatory. I am too worried, but I hope that the department will share the details of the plan with the district councils again before implementing the plan, so that the district councillors will understand it, and then explain to the residents to dispel relevant concerns.
Residents of Sha Tin District expressed their expectation: it will definitely be
Mr. Lee, a resident of Sha Tin, is looking forward to the upcoming opening of the River Garden. He believes that although the facilities are dangerous, he believes that the dredging problem has been considered during the design. Accidents occurred due to flooding.
Mr. Li also pointed out that as the population of Sha Tin grows, it is estimated that the department hopes to increase the leisure and cultural facilities in the area. Therefore, he appreciates the river revitalization plan. The nullah in Tai Wai is used as a pilot project. After success, the department can build more common facilities in more places. Type of facility.
Mr. Lee (left), a resident of Sha Tin, is looking forward to the upcoming opening of the River Garden. He believes that although the facilities are dangerous, he believes that the dredging problem has been considered during the design. He also pointed out that the current facilities are only temporary facilities and are expected to be gradually improved in the future. Worry about accidents due to flooding.
(Photo by Li Qianting)
Another Shatin resident, Ms. Huang, also expressed expectations for the facilities. She pointed out that when she took the car earlier, she discovered that there was a project in progress, and only recently discovered that a garden has been built. Greening the existing place.” Ms. Huang said that she is not worried about the problem and believes that the department has considered it in the design. However, she pointed out that the location is often flooded by wind and water, the water level will rise, and the facilities in the venue may be soaked to rust. "If the microphone is soaked in the sun, it's broken. Is it because the microphone will pick up the gate and the water will flow down? I really want to know."
Hong Kong 01 is inquiring about the incident with the Drainage Services Department.
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