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4 th Steering Group Meeting 26 March 2008. URBAN DESIGN STUDY FOR THE NEW CENTRAL HARBOURFRONT Review of Outstanding Issues Raised at the Consolidation Forum. Harbour-front Enhancement Committee Task Group on Urban Design Study for the New Central Harbourfront 4 May 2009. Introduction.
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4th Steering Group Meeting 26 March 2008 URBAN DESIGN STUDY FOR THE NEW CENTRAL HARBOURFRONT Review of Outstanding Issues Raised at the Consolidation Forum Harbour-front Enhancement Committee Task Group on Urban Design Study for the New Central Harbourfront 4 May 2009
Introduction • A Consolidation Forum was organized by TGUDS on 28 February 2009 to: • report the public views gathered from different channels during Stage 2 PE • allow the public to present their alternative design proposals and other comments/suggestions, and the Study Team and concerned Government departments to respond • conduct a focused, in-depth and structured public discussion on the critical issues.
Introduction • In the morning session: • Presentations were made by the Study Team and 16 individuals/ organizations • Floor discussion was conducted and five major issues were drawn up • In the afternoon session: • A technical panel (technical departments and study consultants) responded to the comments and queries from participants
Introduction • The following issues were agreed to be further reviewed by the Technical Panel: • Technical Feasibility of the “Lagoon” Proposal • Star Ferry Clock Tower (SFCT) at Original Location • Comprehensive Review on Public Transport Facilities • Additional Decks over Roads
Responses to the Key Issues Issue 1: “Lagoon” Proposal Requested by HKIA • To explore the “Lagoon” proposal to complement Queen’s Pier at its original location • (Presented by HKIA)
Responses to the Key Issues Technical Feasibility of the “Lagoon” Proposal • Comments from TD: • Realigning Road P2 to join Road P1 and deleting Road D6 is not viable as it would adversely affect the capacity of existing main roads. • TD has an alternative proposal for realigning Road P2 with the lagoon located to its south:
Responses to the Key Issues Responses to the “Lagoon” Proposal • Two options of the lagoon were explored to illustrate the possible design with the constraints. • Option A: A lagoon with shallow water depth to complement Queen’s Pier at its original location • Option B: A lagoon with shallow water depth to complement Queen’s Pier and SFCT located at their original locations Option A Option B
Responses to the Key Issues Analysis of the “Lagoon” Proposal • Comments from DSD, HyD and Study Team: • Concerns about the access for maintenance of proposed box culvert underneath Road P2 • Proposed realignment of Road P2 will diagonally bisect part of Sites 3 and 4 • Depth of lagoon constrained by shallow water depth due to underground AREOT, culvert and formation level of promenade • Size of the lagoon constrained by the realigned Road P2 • The reassembly of QP by the harbour to revive its pier function is preferred by the general public
Responses to the Key Issues Issue 2: SFCT at Original Location • To locate the SFCT at its original location in Site 3, and study of the engineering solutions to constraints imposed by the underground AREOT reserve and utilities.
Responses to the Key Issues Technical Feasibility of SFCT at Original Location • Comments from CEDD and HyD: • CEDD advises that it is technically feasible to adopt a supporting deck to span over the culvert for SFCT and exhibition gallery. • Piles could be driven on both sides of the culvert. CEDD considers the allowable space (4.5m to 5m) for the piling foundation of the supporting deck is sufficient. • CEDD estimates that the additional foundation cost of putting SFCT in its original location is approximately $20M.
Responses to the Key Issues Response to Request for SFCT at Original Location • Two alternative design schemes for reconstructing Clock Tower, at Site 4 and at its original location at Site 3, were explored. Concept A: SFCT at Site 4 Concept B: SFCT at Original location (Site 3)
Responses to the Key Issues Analysis of SFCT at Original Location (from urban design perspective)
Responses to the Key Issues Issue 3: Comprehensive Review on Public Transport Facilities • Request for TD to further review the traffic demand and location of drop-offs and bus stops in front of the ferry piers.
Responses to the Key Issues Response to Request for Comprehensive Review on Public Transport Facilities • Comments from TD: • TD has conducted a comprehensive review on the public transport facilities in the study area. • PTI at Site 2 will be removed to allow for more ground level space.
Responses to the Key Issues Analysis of Comprehensive Review on Public Transport Facilities • Revised Public Transport Provisions advised by TD: • Site 1: 2 taxi pick-up/drop-off points, 2 bus bays, 1 taxi stand, 1 cross harbour taxi stand, 1 loading/unloading bay • Site 3: 4 GMB bays, 2 coach bays, 1 loading/unloading bay, 1 taxi stand
Responses to the Key Issues Issue 4: Additional Decks over Roads • Request to examine the provision of additional decks over major roads to the waterfront at Site 6. Site 6
Responses to the Key Issues Response to Request for Additional Decks over Roads • Comments from TD: • Both at-grade and grade separated facilities have been provided in the area. TD confirms that the existing planned provisions are sufficient.
Responses to the Key Issues Analysis of Request for Additional Decks over Roads • Large elevated decks are already planned in Tamar and HKCEC (The Atrium Link). A landscaped deck is also proposed at Site 3. • An elevated walkway is already planned to be provided to Site 6. Additional decks will affect the visual corridor to the harbour. • The waterfront open space around Site 6 is limited. The proposed deck and access stairs/ ramps will further reduce the size of the waterfront open space. Site 3 Landscaped Deck Tamar Deck Deck near HKCEC
