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Monday, March 26, 1973

The enlarged children play area is situated at the north-west corner

of the site. It will provide such facilities as junglegyas, plank swings,

rocking horses, joywheels, and sand pit.

At present, the children's library is quite inadequate to meet the

increasing demand.

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It is proposed to build a new library to replace the existing one.

On completion, the new library will consist of two study/lending rooms

for children aged between eight and 14 and the other for those between 14 and 18.

Each room will have a floor area of about 1,000 square feet and a

seating capacity for about 100 children.

Also included in the improvement scheme is the enlargement of the model

boat pool near the knoll area in the Park.

This pool has proved to be a most popular spot among the model boat

enthusiasts.

In view of this, a second pool of irregular shape will be added by the

aide of the existing one. They will be connected by a bridge in between.

Apart from these, a large sitting-out area and a new dog's garden will

also be developed on a 54,000-sq.-ft. site near the Excelsior Hotel in Waterfront

Road.

Commenting on the scheme today, a spokesman for the Urban Services

Department said: "It has always been the Government's policy to provide new perks

and playgrounds, and to improve the existing ones, whenever opportunities arise.

"An open space, such as Victoria Park, in the centre of built-up areas

will surely be welcome by everyone living there."

Note to Editors:

A sketch showing the various new facilities in Victoria Park is attached to today's Daily Information Bulletin.

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