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Open space in the area will increase, from 5.3 acres to 13.3
acres. The additional 8 acres is distributed so as to provide centres
of recreation within walking distance of most of the residential and
commercial/residential zones in the District.
An area of about 6 acres to the west of the district is zoned
for industrial use. Most of the sites face the waterfront on Connaught
Road West. The waterfront sites have been developed mainly for godowns.
Despite the trend towards containerisation, it is believed that
these godowns will still be needed, particularly for the trade with China.
Redeveloped
However, it is also intended that these sites should be permitted
to be redeveloped for factories if required. There is a number of industrial
establishments scattered throughout the District, some in tenement buildings.
These should be encouraged to redevelop in more suitable locations where
good road access and other facilities could be provided. This would enable
residential and commercial/residential zones to be consolidated with uses
more compatible with their functions.
A further 4 acres at the western end of the District, between
Connaught Road West and Des Voeux Road West, is zoned for commercial/
residential/verehousing uses. 'Thilo a combination of all three
uses will be permitted it is considered that the lots fronting onto Des
Voeux Road West are more appropriate for commercial/residential development
and the lots facing the waterfront are more appropriate for warehousing
development.
Copies of the approved plan, LH 3/52, together with an explanatory
statement, are available for sale at $3 each uncoloured and $25 each coloured,
from Crown Lands & Survey Office, 19th floor, Murray Building, Hong Kong,
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