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Redevelopment of Kwun Tong Swimming Pool Complex
and Kwun Tong Recreation Ground
A new community hub

for Kwun Tong

The project aimed to transform this community recreation hub in a

socially and environmentally sustainable manner to meet the demands
of the growing Kwun Tong district population.

he redevelopment of the Kwun Tong artificial turf soccer pitch with a 200-seat
Swimming Pool and Recreation outdoor spectator stand, hard-paved soccer
TGround was conducted in two phases. pitches, basketball and volleyball courts, an
Phase One consisted of a new five-pool elderly fitness area, children's play areas, a
complex, which included a FINA standard roller skating rink and a jogging trail.
indoor pool with a 1,500-seat spectator
stand for competitions and local events; A complex in a park in the community
while Phase Two saw the development The redevelopment's master plan was
of outdoor leisure facilities including an designed to integrate the site's many

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