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Bishop's Hill Service Reservoir Neighborhood Self-constructed Facilities or Forced Demolition District Office will set up cobblestone roads and provide additional seats

2022-06-28T06:14:43.977Z


Since the discovery of the more than 100-year-old service reservoir in Bishop Hill, the planning of the nearby area has attracted much attention, but there has been no news about its revitalization and development plans. In addition to the service reservoir, Bishop's Hill has always been a morning sports paradise for the neighborhood.


Since the discovery of the more than 100-year-old service reservoir in Bishop Hill, the planning of the nearby area has attracted much attention, but there has been no news about its revitalization and development plans.

In addition to the service reservoir, Bishop's Hill has always been a morning playground for the neighborhood. Over the years, some people have spontaneously set up many recreational facilities for the public to use.

However, last month, the government posted notices all over Bishop Mountain, demanding that a large number of facilities on the mountain be removed within the time limit. The incident aroused the concern of residents. A few days ago, residents' representatives brought more than 3,000 joint signatures to petition relevant departments, hoping to keep the facilities.


The Home Affairs Department stated that the facilities currently placed on Bishop's Hill are illegal structures, or there may be security concerns, and urged the people to remove them within the time limit.

A technical feasibility study is currently underway to improve the mountain road on Bishop Hill to increase accessibility.

The LCSD will also add recreational and sports facilities at the nearby Sheung Yam Street Hillside Sitting-out Area for public use.


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Today (28th) the Sham Shui Po District Council discussed the planning and development of the revitalization of the Bishop's Hill Service Reservoir and the surrounding area.

Sham Shui Po District Councillor Lau Pei-yu pointed out that Bishop Hill is regarded as a back garden by the residents, and hoped that its conservation and development plan could be adapted to the residents' conditions, so that the overall planning of Bishop Hill would not be out of tune.

She mentioned that the department should make good use of the existing environment and landforms to allow more citizens to visit Bishop's Hill, which is believed to become a new landmark in Sham Shui Po.

Since in the past, the road to the mountain was followed by the residents themselves, the authorities have to consider how to increase the accessibility in the future so that the residents can go up the mountain safely.

District Councilor Li Tingfeng mentioned that Bishop's Hill is a morning exercise destination for neighborhoods. Over the years, many neighborhoods have spontaneously added rest and recreation facilities to Bishop's Hill to facilitate morning exercisers.

However, the Sham Shui Po District Management Committee posted notices all over Bishop's Hill last month, requesting the demolition of a large number of facilities on the hill, causing the neighbors to worry that they would no longer be able to exercise in Bishop's Hill. I hope the authorities can suspend the implementation of the demolition order and plan the development of Bishop's Hill into a small park. .

A few days ago, more residents brought more than 3,000 petition letters to the Home Affairs Department, expressing their views on retaining the facilities.

Li Tingfeng said that even if the relevant facilities were demolished due to safety issues, he hoped that the authorities would invite a group of interested neighbors to participate in the future development planning of Bishop Hill, combining their opinions and the department’s expertise to meet the needs of residents.

Li Tingfeng was also dissatisfied with the fact that the AMO and the Water Supplies Department did not attend the meeting. He described that the AMO did not even submit a written reply. He believed that no department could explain the future planning direction of the Bishop's Hill and the Service Reservoir.

District Council Vice-Chairman Ng Yuet-lan understands that building facilities in the neighborhood may have safety concerns, but it is also a part of the history and life of residents.

These facilities were established through the efforts of a large number of neighbors, which is their common memory. She hopes that the department can "do as much as possible", and then study whether there is a suitable location to rebuild the facilities, and gradually deal with the recreation and sports facilities set up by the residents. rather than a one-size-fits-all solution.

A few days ago, more than 3,000 residents jointly signed a petition to keep

District Council Chairman Tan Tak-shing believes that more than 3,000 neighbors have signed up to keep the facility, or the reason for the lack of communication and information from the department.

If there are any alternative or feasible solutions, the public should be informed, such as explaining the timetable and scope of the project in person.

At the same time, it is not advisable to add too many man-made facilities, which will affect the nature and hikers. It is emphasized that whether to increase or decrease facilities, consultation is also required.

Regarding the revitalization of the Bishop's Hill Service Reservoir's conservation of historical monuments, the WSD replied in writing that the Government will conduct research and consult the public, including making reference to the opinions of the public after participating in the guided tour, and formulate long-term conservation and conservation measures for the former Sham Shui Po Service Reservoir. The revitalization scheme aims to allow the public to enjoy the place.

The Lands Office said that the relevant departments had received complaints, alleging that Bishop Hill was illegally erected with structures, altars, and pushed debris, which would pose a safety hazard to the public.

On May 16, the Sham Shui Po District Management Committee posted a notice at the relevant location, calling on the people concerned to remove the items within a month, otherwise the government will remove all items in accordance with relevant laws.

Sham Shui Po District Commissioner Huang Xinran pointed out that notices were posted on seven illegally occupied structures on Bishop's Hill last month, urging the owners to remove them within a time limit. Accountability will also be an issue."

LCSD to expand Sheung Yam Street Hillside Sitting-out Area with additional recreational facilities

After the removal of the occupied property, the Home Affairs Office is expected to carry out minor works to construct some sites, such as setting up a cobblestone road for morning walkers, and also adding seats in the booths within the scope of the Home Affairs Department. Therefore, Wong believes that the relevant work will not be sufficient. People will not be able to exercise in the morning.

As for the Shangshan Road, Huang mentioned that because the trail has been in disrepair for many years, a technical feasibility study will be carried out to repair the old mountain road for morning transport to ensure the safety of the public.

Huang Xinran reiterated that the project currently expected to be carried out on Bishop's Hill is not related to compensation for the demolition of illegal structures.

The LCSD pointed out that the Sheung Yam Street Hillside Rest Area near Bishop's Hill will be expanded, and recreational and sports facilities will be added for public use. The project is expected to take seven months.

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The building department has followed up with a year without a repair order. The district councillor said that the owner had been contacted to repair the female in a car accident in Taiwan and Hong Kong seven years ago. Half of her body was severely injured. Dilapidated steps damaged, district councillor worried about accident and urged to renovate

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Source: hk1

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