University (MTR)
Encyclopedia
Hong Kong University Station is the official name for a proposed station on the Hong Kong
MTR
West Island Line
, an extension to the existing Island Line
.
, a housing development in the area, as well as Belcher Street and Belcher Bay
. Some believed that the MTR Corporation
's decision to change the name to University was not well consulted within the community, while others worried that it might cause confusion with another existing University Station on the East Rail Line.
Some have also suggested Shek Tong Tsui as the name as the station would serve the Shek Tong Tsui
area. Finally, MTR named the station Hong Kong University.
, (half owned by Balfour Beatty
) for 4.7 billion HK dollars.
Construction commenced in 2010 and is expected to be complete by 2014.
. In addition, the MTR has planned to build elevators to link University Station to Hong Kong University.
Remarks: It will be the station layout when West Island Line is build.
There is no further information about South Island Line (West).
Hong Kong
Hong Kong is one of two Special Administrative Regions of the People's Republic of China , the other being Macau. A city-state situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea, it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour...
MTR
MTR
Mass Transit Railway is the rapid transit railway system in Hong Kong. Originally opened in 1979, the system now includes 211.6 km of rail with 155 stations, including 86 railway stations and 69 light rail stops...
West Island Line
West Island Line
The West Island Line is a rapid transit line under construction of the Hong Kong MTR metro system. Planned as an extension to Island Line, the construction of the West Island line depended on reclamation and redevelopment of Western District....
, an extension to the existing Island Line
Island Line (MTR)
The Island Line is one of 10 lines of the MTR, the mass transit system in Hong Kong. It runs from Sheung Wan in the Central and Western District to Chai Wan in the Eastern District. The line first opened in 31 May 1985...
.
Naming disputes
There have been disputes among locals and district councilors over the station's name. Some have suggested to restore the previous official name Belcher (寶翠, pǒutsʰɵ̄y, bou2 ceoi3) after The Belcher'sThe Belcher's
The Belcher's is a high-rise residential development situated in the Western Mid-levels area of Hong Kong Island. It consists of six residential buildings which were constructed in two phases; three buildings were constructed in each phase. Construction for the first phase was completed in 2000,...
, a housing development in the area, as well as Belcher Street and Belcher Bay
Belcher Bay
Belcher Bay is a bay at Kennedy Town on the northwest shore of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. It is east of Sulphur Channel. The bay is named after Edward Belcher, who surveyed the surrounding water and land in the Victoria Harbour in 1841....
. Some believed that the MTR Corporation
MTR Corporation
MTR Corporation Limited is a company listed on the Hong Kong Exchange and included in the Hang Seng Index. MTR owns and runs the Hong Kong MTR metro system, and is also a major property developer and landlord in Hong Kong...
's decision to change the name to University was not well consulted within the community, while others worried that it might cause confusion with another existing University Station on the East Rail Line.
Some have also suggested Shek Tong Tsui as the name as the station would serve the Shek Tong Tsui
Shek Tong Tsui
Shek Tong Tsui is a town in Sai Wan on the north shore of Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. Administratively, it belongs to the Central and Western District....
area. Finally, MTR named the station Hong Kong University.
Construction
The MTR Corporation let out a tender for the construction of the Sai Ying Pun and University Stations and 2.2 km of tunnel. It was awarded to Gammon ConstructionGammon Construction
Gammon Construction Limited is a leading construction contractors headquartered in Hong Kong. In addition to local construction projects, it also actively participating in various projects in China and Southeast Asia.-History:...
, (half owned by Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty
Balfour Beatty plc is a British construction, engineering, military housing, rail and investment services company. It is one of the largest construction companies in the UK, and the 15th largest in the world...
) for 4.7 billion HK dollars.
Construction commenced in 2010 and is expected to be complete by 2014.
Station layout
The station will be located under Pok Fu Lam RoadPok Fu Lam Road
Pokfulam Road, or Pok Fu Lam Road, is a four-lane road in Hong Kong. Built on Hong Kong Island, the road runs between Sai Ying Pun and Wah Fu, through Pok Fu Lam....
. In addition, the MTR has planned to build elevators to link University Station to Hong Kong University.
| G Ground |
Exits | Exits |
| C Concourse |
Concourse | Customer Service |
| P Platforms |
Platform 1 | towards Chai Wan |
| Island platform Island platform An island platform is a station layout arrangement where a single platform is positioned between two tracks within a railway station, tram stop or transitway interchange... , doors will open on the right |
||
| Platform 2 | towards Kennedy Town | |
Remarks: It will be the station layout when West Island Line is build.
There is no further information about South Island Line (West).
Proposed entrances/exits
- A: Haking Wong Building of The University of Hong KongThe University of Hong KongThe University of Hong Kong is the oldest tertiary institution in Hong Kong. Its motto is "Sapientia et Virtus" in Latin, meaning "wisdom and virtue", and "" in Chinese...
- B1: Whitty StreetWhitty StreetWhitty Street is a street in Shek Tong Tsui, Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong. Named after R.C. Whitty, the first manager of the Hong Kong and China Gas Company, the street is well-known as one of seven terminals of the Hong Kong Tramway...
, Queen's Road West - B2: Hill Road, South lane
- C1: Pok Fu Lam RoadPok Fu Lam RoadPokfulam Road, or Pok Fu Lam Road, is a four-lane road in Hong Kong. Built on Hong Kong Island, the road runs between Sai Ying Pun and Wah Fu, through Pok Fu Lam....
, The Belcher'sThe Belcher'sThe Belcher's is a high-rise residential development situated in the Western Mid-levels area of Hong Kong Island. It consists of six residential buildings which were constructed in two phases; three buildings were constructed in each phase. Construction for the first phase was completed in 2000,... - C2: Belcher's StreetBelcher's StreetBelcher's Street is a main street in Kennedy Town of Hong Kong. It connects east Victoria Road and joins west Queen's Road West. A small section in its west end built a turn around for Hong Kong Tramway....
, The Westwood