Kwun Tong Promenade
(I) Background
The Kwun Tong Promenade (Stage 1) is the first open space project under the Kai Tak Development. According to the "Approved Kai Tak Outline Zoning Plan", this section of the Promenade will integrate with Cha Kwo Ling and the new Kai Tak development area with a view to meeting public expectation of waterfront enhancement and giving a new impetus to the revitalization of developed areas in Kwun Tong.
The Kwun Tong Promenade (Stage 1) project commenced in March 2009 and was completed in end 2009 with a total area of 7 340 m2 and a construction cost of HK$19.6 million. Funded by the Civil Engineering and Development Department, the Promenade is constructed by the Architectural Services Department and managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department. On the other hand, the Kwun Tong District Council also takes up the project cost of some HK$ 3 million for dismantling an enclosure wall under the Kwun Tong By-pass and undertaking paving works.
(II) Facilities
The Kwun Tong Promenade (Stage 1) offers the public with a great variety of facilities, such as a 200-metre long seaside boardwalk of wood decking, a multi-purpose plaza with lighting/music and mist effects, a special tower landmark, a performance stage plus a spectator stand with 200 seats for holding events or functions, a children's playground, landscape and amenity facilities etc.
Automatic light shows will be available at the multi-purpose plaza every half hour from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm. While the tower light displays the changing colours and flickering with the rhythm of background music, the mist piazza and the vibrant floor track lighting along the Promenade combine to produce unparalleled visual effects.
Transportation
- Bus
Take Bus Route No. 11D, 23, 268C, 269C, 40, 74C, 74X, 80, 80P, 80X, 83X, 93A to the bus terminus at Kwun Tong Pier. - Green Minibus
Take New Territories Green Minibus Route No. 103 to the minibus terminus at Kwun Tong Pier. - Ferry
Sai Wan Ho<––>Kwun Tong
North Point<––>Kwun TongEmbarkation: Sai Wan Ho – Sai Wan Ho Ferry Pier, Tai Hong Street
Kwun Tong – Kwun Tong Public Pier, Kei Yip Street
Embarkation: North Point – North Point (East) Ferry Pier, Harbour Parade
Kwun Tong – Kwun Tong Ferry Pier, Hoi Yuen Road - MTR
Kwun Tong Station Exit B3: 10-15 minutes walk along Hoi Yuen Road.
Ngau Tau Kok Station Exit B6: 10-15 minutes walk along Lai Yip Street.
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