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March 15, 2010

Work to commence on Yuen Long Public Library and Indoor Recreation Centre
Construction of the Public Library and Indoor Recreation Centre in Area 3, Yuen Long is expected to commence in Q3 of 2010. The new development is designed to provide a wide range of facilities with the following features:
 
District Library
A district library to replace the existing substandard district library (Yuen Long Public Library) on 1/F, Yuen Long Government Offices, Kiu Lok Square, Yuen Long. The facilities in the proposed district library include:
  • adult lending library, children¡¯s library, quick reference section, newspapers and periodicals section, multimedia library, computer and information centre, extension activities room, coffee corner, exhibition area and students¡¯ study room;
  • cloakroom, book drop, public area for self-charging terminals, Internet workstations, online access catalogues and photocopying service, babycare room, public toilets;
  • readers¡¯ advisory desks, customer service counter, computer equipment rooms, security control room;
  • general accommodation and ancillary facilities for staff including book processing room, book sorting room, staff changing room, toilet facilities, etc.
Central Reserve Stack
A central reserve stack for library materials of the library system to replace the existing temporary one at rented premises in Yu Chui Shopping Centre, Yu Chui Court, Sha Tin; Indoor Recreation Centre
 
An indoor recreation centre with
  • a main games arena with space for up to two basketball courts or two volleyball courts or eight badminton courts, as well as a spectator stand;
  • a children¡¯s play room, a table-tennis room, a multi-purpose activity room and a fitness room; and
  • ancillary facilities including a babycare room, a first aid room, toilet and changing facilities, a management office, a booking office, a conference room, parking spaces and a loading and unloading area.

Project Data

location
Ma Tin Road, Yuen Long
 
site area  
Approx. 6,800 sq m
 
client
Leisure and Cultural Services Department, HKSAR Government
 
project manager
Architectural Services Department, HKSAR Government
 
architectural consultant
P & T Architects and Engineers Limited
 
quantity surveyor
Northcroft Hong Kong Limited
 
scheduled start
Q3 2010
scheduled completion
2013
 
estimated cost
HK$704.1 million