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Saturday, May 12, 1973
HEATED POOL FOR KOWLOON
More Swimming Poel Complexes To Be Built
The first all-weather swimming pool in Kowloon will be built
in Hung Hon.
The Finance Committee of the Legislative Council has approved
funds of about $10 million to build the complex on a 3.6 acre site adjoining
Hong Kong and Whampoa Docks in Tai Wan Road.
Part of the site has been reserved for development as a park.
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The complex of standard design will consist of two major pools
designed in accordance with Olympic competitive standards
teaching pools, a diving pool, a children's pool and a paddling pool.
The main pool will be heated during winter months and its surroundings
enclosed.
Like its counterpart at Morrison Hill, the temperature of the
heated pool will be adjusted in accordance with air temperatures.
A spokesman for the Urban Council said the Morrison Hill pool
complex had proved to be very popular since its opening last November.
"The average attendance is over 25,500 a month and this is
increasing steadily," he added.
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The Tai Wan pool complex can accommodate 5,000 swimmers at any
It will have the usual facilities..such as changing rooms, showers, toilets, a refreshment cafe and a grandstand for 800 spectators.
In addition, it will have a separate entrance to facilitate
handicapped swimmers.
The spokesman
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