Braemar Hill Pedestrian Link

Project Description:

The proposed “Braemar Hill Pedestrian Link” is a “Hillside Escalator Link and Elevator System” with the purpose of facilitating pedestrians travelling to and from uphill areas. By taking pedestrians as a priority, the project will mainly serve the residents in the district, and provide a safe, comfortable and convenient route for pedestrians to and from areas with steep terrain.

Layout Plan of Braemar Hill Pedestrian Link PDF

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Estimated Project Cost:

HK$682.6 Million

Construction Commencement Date:

August 2021

Anticipated Commissioning Date:

Third Quarter of 2027

Contract(s):

Contract No. HY/2021/04

Scope	construction of a pedestrian subway of approximately 40 metres in length and 4.2 metres in width connecting the lift tower at King's Road to the concourse of MTR Fortress Hill Station mentioned in item (b) below; construction of a lift tower of approximately 33 metres in height with two lifts at King's Road connecting the underground concourse of the MTR Fortress Hill Station, the footpath at King's Road and the access road between Fortress Garden and Fortress Metro Tower on the slope; construction of an elevated pedestrian walkway of approximately 25 metres in length and 3.7 metres in width connecting the lift tower at King's Road mentioned in item (b) above to the access road between Fortress Garden and Fortress Metro Tower; construction of a lift tower of approximately 21 metres in height with two lifts at Fortress Hill Road, and an elevated pedestrian walkway of approximately 10 metres in length and 6.2 metres in width connecting the lift tower to Tin Hau Temple Road; construction of an elevated pedestrian walkway of approximately 33 metres in length and 3.7 metres in width spanning across Tin Hau Temple Road, and a set of covered escalator with an associated stairlift at Tin Hau Temple Road connecting to the elevated pedestrian walkway; conversion of sections of the existing footpath at Fortress Hill Road into carriageway for relocation of an existing bus stop; retrofitting of covers for existing stairways and construction of covered escalators and travellators along Wan Tin Path; and ancillary works including geotechnical, electrical and mechanical, drainage, landscaping, public lighting and utilities works, as well as construction of retaining walls and covered footpaths.
Commencement Date	August 2021
Anticipated Completion Date	Q3 2027
Contract Sum	HK$467.70 Million
Contractor	Peako Engineering Co. Limited
Resident Engineer	WSP (Asia) Limited

Other Related Information:

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