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Sai Lau Kok Garden

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Sai Lau Kok Garden Dusk view 201911
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Sai Lau Kok Garden is a public park located in Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong. Managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, the garden covers an area of approximately 2,748 square meters. It is situated adjacent to the Tsuen Wan MTR station and remains open 24 hours a day. The upper level of the garden is connected to the Tsuen Wan footbridge network, while the lower level houses a multi-purpose activity center. Originally constructed in 1987 as part of the Hong Kong Development Department’s environmental beautification initiatives, the garden underwent a major redevelopment under the Community Signature Project Scheme (Tsuen Wan District), coordinated by the Home Affairs Department (Project No.: 461RO). The redevelopment, which cost approximately HK$95 million, sparked public controversy. Critics referred to it as a potential “white elephant” project, citing concerns over large-scale tree removal, premature commencement of works, and disturbances to nearby residents. The garden was officially closed for reconstruction on November 7, 2016, and redevelopment work commenced on November 11, 2016. Upon completion, Sai Lau Kok Garden was reopened to the public on September 25, 2019.

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Sai Lau Kok Garden
Sai Lau Kok Road, Tsuen Wan District Tsuen Wan

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Sai Lau Kok Road 101-137
Tsuen Wan District, Tsuen Wan
Hong Kong, China
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Tsuen Wan New Town
Tsuen Wan New Town

Tsuen Wan New Town is a new town in Hong Kong. It spans Tsuen Wan, Kwai Chung and the eastern part of Tsing Yi Island. Traditionally, the administrative officials of Tsuen Wan managed the area of Tsuen Wan proper, Kwai Chung, Tsing Yi Island, Ma Wan and Northeast Lantau Island. Its total development area is about 24 square kilometres (9.3 sq mi). The population of the new town is approximately 801,800, with the planned capacity being 845,000.Development of the Tsuen Wan satellite town commenced in the 1950s, along with Kwun Tong satellite town. In 1961, the government of Hong Kong decided to expand the satellite town into neighbouring Kwai Chung and Tsing Yi, and Tsuen Wan New Town was established as the first new town in Hong Kong. In 1982, the Tsuen Wan District was created under the District Administration Scheme. In 1985, with the explosion of population in the new town, Kwai Chung and Tsing Yi were spun off to form the new Kwai Tsing District. Thus, the town is now under two administrative districts. In some recent official reports, Kwai Chung New Town and Tsing Yi New Town are separated from Tsuen Wan New Town.Despite being a part of the New Territories, the town is also considered a part of the Hong Kong metro area by the Planning Department and Urban Renewal Authority. Along with Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, it is the only area in the New Territories classified as the core urban area of Hong Kong. Part of this is because the town was developed early and is not geographically separated from Kowloon by hills. Also, there are no New Territories taxis service within most parts of the town, unlike other new towns in the New Territories.