1.
Signature Project Scheme
in the Southern District
Paul Zimmerman
23/02/2013
Work Targets of the Southern District Council
(2012-2015)
•
Development of the Aberdeen
Fish Market and its vicinity into
a tourist-friendly attraction, as
well as a hub for enjoyment of
seafood cuisines and shopping
•
Waterfront promenade
Photo credits: Samson So/ Eco Institute

2.
Sandy Bay North
Footpaths and seafront promenade
connecting Victoria Road and Sandy Bay
Sha Wan Drive
Connect Sandy Bay waterfront and
CyberPort Waterfront Park
Waterfall Bay
Expand Waterfall Bay park to the north
and add a bridge
Wah Kwai Park to be built by MTR
Connect Waterfall Bay Park and Tin Wan
Praya Road via ‘MTR’ park
Street scape enhancement of
Tin Wan Praya Road
Enhance fish market
Signage
Waterfall Bay – Missing link
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3.
Photo by Samson So/ Eco Institute
Connect platform to
Cyberport Road
Bridge at the top of Waterfall
Bridge at bottom over the beach

4.
Option 1: Add a bridge on top of the waterfall and two viewing platforms below
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Option 2: Add a bridge at beach level connecting two viewing platforms
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5.
CyberPort Waterfront Park and Pier
Waterfall Bay Park

6.
Top of waterfall – Present top of the waterfall
Option 1: Bridge at the
Example of bridge Wah Fu
Cyberport

7.
Example of a bridge
Lamma
Waterfall
Wah Fu
Existing staircase
Viewing Platform
Two platforms with pagodas
to overlook the waterfall
and Lamma Channel and a
bridge across the Bay
Cyberport
Viewing Platform

8.
Example from Taiwan
Bridge at Waterfall Bay
• Historical significance
• Magnificent views that the public cannot enjoy due to
lack of access and platforms
• Critical link in Southern District waterfront promenade

9.
Project aspects
• Extend existing Waterfall Bay Park from Wah Fu to Cyberport Road
• Add bridge to cross waterfall
• Add viewing platforms on both sides
• Landscaping
• Footpaths, entrances and signage
• Design Criteria
– Simple park design
– Minimal impact on the natural environment
Restaurants

10.
Sai Kung Waterfront Park
Sai Kung Waterfront Park

11.
L16 - Hong Kong Park
“Mushroom” – Lok Fu -