Messrs. Chau & Lee: Blocks A, B, C, D and M. These are the blocks on the highest sections of the site, in which will probably be incorporated the better type flats. (Approx. cost $94m).
Mr. W. Szeto: Blocks E, F, G, H and I. These are the 16-storey point blocks on the mid-upper levels of the site. (Approx. cost $6m).
Mr. H. S. Luke: Blocks R, P and Q. The primary schools are incor- porated in these blocks, which lie immediately to the north of the perimeter blocks.
The consortium has already met on a number of occasions, and very useful preliminary discussions have taken place with regard to the general lay-out plan, the engineering works, and the standard and type of accommodation to be provided. They have also been asked to consider alternative methods of construction to R.C.C. with particular emphasis on pre-stressed concrete and the use of the 'no-fines' technique.
CLEARWATER BAY ROAD, KOWLOON
The Authority has decided that its fourth scheme will be the develop- ment of a 26-acre site at Clearwater Bay Road, Kowloon, to the north of the airfield. This is an admirable site, almost entirely flat, which should not require costly site formation. It is adjacent to a main road, with a bus terminus nearby, and about half-way between Kowloon City and Kwun Tong, where large numbers of persons are employed in light industry. A number of permittees and illegal buildings will have to be removed before development can take place, and this problem is now being examined by the Commissioner for Resettlement, who is also carrying out a population survey of the area. Government has been asked to formally reserve the site for the Authority's use, and premium for the land has been provisionally assessed at $12.00 per sq. ft. : on this basis the land will cost about $7m, but the cost of engineering works contingent on development is deductible.
The P.W.D. has been asked to investigate the engineering require- ments for development of the site. Drainage, in particular, poses a very tricky problem, as there is an enormous run-off from the Kowloon foot-hills in periods of heavy rain.
The Town Planning Division of the P.W.D. has been consulted with regard to development not only of the Authority's site, but also of the contiguous areas. As a result of these discussions it was considered desirable to construct as much accommodation as possible of a cheap
15
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.