The LCSD attaches great importance to providing leisure and cultural facilities to the public. Our Planning Section works closely with various District Councils to provide facilities that best meet the needs of the local community. Since the department's establishment in 2000, about 118 projects, at a total cost of about $19 billion, have been completed. In addition, we are implementing ex-Municipal Council projects and new projects selected for early implementation.
The department made significant progress in 2011-12.
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Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Sports Centre offers a wide range of sports facilities and organises training courses and activities for the public. |
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Ten capital works projects were completed during the year, including: the Tin Shui Wai Public Library cum Sports Centre; the Tseung Kwan O Complex in Area 44, which mainly comprises a sports centre; a Sports Centre in Area 28A, Fanling/Sheung Shui; and redevelopment of Mong Kok Stadium and the Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park Swimming Pool. Appendix 5 gives a full list of completed projects.
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After major renovation, the new-look Mong Kok Stadium opened in October 2011. |
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At the end of 2011-12, 10 capital works projects were in progress, including a Sports Centre and Community Hall in Area 101, Tin Shui Wai; Public Library and Sports Centre in Area 3, Yuen Long; Town Park, Indoor Velodrome-cum-sports centre in Area 45, Tseung Kwan O; and a district open space, sports centre and library in Area 74, Tseung Kwan O; Lam Tin North Municipal Services Building, comprising an indoor heated swimming pool complex, district library and music centre; and an Annex Building at the Ko Shan Theatre. Redevelopment projects included: Victoria Park Swimming Pool Complex; Kwun Tong Swimming Pool Complex and Kwun Tong Recreation Ground. Appendix 6 gives a complete project list.
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The Tseung Kwan O Velodrome, Hong Kong’s first-ever indoor cycling facility, is due to open in late 2013. |
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Twenty minor works projects, costing less than $21 million each and involving the construction of new venues and major improvement works, were completed during the year while 18 are under construction.
