Opening ceremony for “Construction of Lift Tower at Shung Yan Street in Kwun Tong” under Kwun Tong District Signature Project Scheme held today

     An opening ceremony for the "Construction of Lift Tower at Shung Yan Street in Kwun Tong" (the Project) under the Kwun Tong District Signature Project Scheme (SPS) was held at Hong Ning Road Recreation Ground, Kwun Tong today (May 27).

     Under the SPS, a provision of $100 million has been earmarked for each district council to implement signature projects selected by the District Council, so as to better address local needs. The Kwun Tong District Council (KTDC) decided to take forward two projects, one of which is the construction of a lift tower at Shung Yan Street.
      
     The project includes the construction of a lift tower with two passenger lift cars and a link bridge connecting Hong Ning Road Recreation Ground and Shung Yan Street, upgrading works for the adjacent barrier-free access provisions and refurbishment of some leisure facilities in Hong Ning Road Recreation Ground, thereby helping residents to get around the town centre.
      
     Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Secretary for Home Affairs, Mr Lau Kong-wah, said the Project provides residents with a barrier-free access walkway, bringing convenience to the elderly and people with disabilities, while the renovated and enhanced Hong Ning Road Recreation Ground also provides a more comfortable leisure area for public enjoyment. He said he was delighted that the KTDC fully addresses district needs and introduces projects for the benefit of the public.
      
     Other officiating guests of the ceremony included the Chairman of the KTDC, Dr Bunny Chan; the Director of Home Affairs, Miss Janice Tse; the Director of Architectural Services, Mrs Sylvia Lam; Assistant Director of Leisure and Cultural Services (Leisure Services) Mrs Doris Fok; the District Officer (Kwun Tong), Mr Steve Tse; and the Vice Chairman of the KTDC, Mr Hung Kam-in.