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Tai O Yim Tin Bridge and Po Chue Tam Bridge to open tomorrow linking both riverbanks and enhancing travel convenience (with photos)
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     The Yim Tin Bridge and the Po Chue Tam Bridge (the Twin Bridges) linking the riverbanks of Tai O will open to the public from 9am tomorrow (May 4). The Twin Bridges are movable footbridges located at Lung Shing Street and Kat Hing Back Street respectively. Their commissioning will strengthen connectivity across riverbanks, improve the pedestrian network in the area, and enhance travel convenience for residents and visitors.
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     The Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn; the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak; and the Director of Civil Engineering and Development, Mr Michael Fong, attended the opening ceremony for the Twin Bridges today (May 3).

     Speaking at the ceremony, Ms Linn said that the completion of the Tai O Twin Bridges opens a new chapter for the co-existence of development and conservation in Tai O. The Twin Bridges connect the two riverbanks and are movable, designed to cater for the Dragon Boat Water Parade, a national intangible cultural heritage item. The project strikes a balance between connectivity in the region and cultural traditions. While enhancing infrastructure, it preserves the unique historical and cultural charm of Tai O. The Twin Bridges have become a new landmark fostering community connections and injecting new vitality into Tai O, demonstrating the principle of "integrating development into conservation, and sustaining culture alongside development".

     The Yim Tin Bridge is Hong Kong's first retractable bridge, mimicking the characteristics of Tai O's "hand-pulled ferry" in the past, while the Po Chue Tam Bridge adopts a rotational design that harmonises with the setting of the nearby Yeung Hau Temple and showcases cultural conservation. Through public engagement, the project collected design concepts and integrated Tai O's distinctive characteristics into the bridge designs, balancing practical function with local culture.

     The Yim Tin Bridge and the Po Chue Tam Bridge were constructed by the Civil Engineering and Development Department. They are the core facilities under the project "Improvement Works at Tai O – Phase 2, Stage 2". The project will comprehensively enhance community facilities in Tai O. Other works include repaving the open space in front of the Yeung Hau Temple, which has already been completed, to enhance the overall environment of this declared monument; an amphitheatre-cum-open space at Yim Tin to provide diversified community leisure and performance spaces; and additional public parking spaces on Lung Shing Street to meet parking demand, these facilities are expected to open later this year.
 
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The Tai O Yim Tin Bridge and Po Chue Tam Bridge Opening Ceremony was held today (May 3). Photo shows the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn, speaking at the ceremony.
The Tai O Yim Tin Bridge and Po Chue Tam Bridge Opening Ceremony was held today (May 3). Photo shows (from second left) the Director of Civil Engineering and Development, Mr Michael Fong; the Chairman of the Heung Yee Kuk New Territories, Mr Kenneth Lau; the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak; the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn; Deputy Director General of the New Territories Sub-office of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, Mr Sun Xuewei; the Chairman of the Legislative Council Panel on Development, Mr Andrew Lam; the Chairman of the Tai O Rural Committee, Mr Ho Siu-kei; and other guests officiating at the opening ceremony.
The Tai O Yim Tin Bridge and Po Chue Tam Bridge Opening Ceremony was held today (May 3). Photo shows the Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn (left); and the Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs, Miss Alice Mak (right) watching performances on the Yim Tin Bridge.
The Tai O Yim Tin Bridge will open to the public tomorrow (May 4). It is Hong Kong's first retractable bridge, mimicking the characteristics of Tai O's "hand-pulled ferry" in the past and connecting the riverbanks of Lung Shing Street and Sun Ki Street.
The Tai O Po Chue Tam Bridge will open to the public tomorrow (May 4), connecting the riverbanks of Kut Hing Back Street and Sun Ki Street. Its commissioning will strengthen connectivity across riverbanks and enhance travel convenience for residents and visitors.
The Tai O Po Chue Tam Bridge will open to the public tomorrow (May 4). The Po Chue Tam Bridge adopts a rotational design that harmonises with the setting of the nearby Yeung Hau Temple.
The Tai O Po Chue Tam Bridge will open to the public tomorrow (May 4). Photo shows information boards installed on the bridge to introduce Tai O’s cultural history.
The Tai O Po Chue Tam Bridge will open to the public tomorrow (May 4). Photo shows the decoration on a pillar box on the bridge, featuring graphics of various native creatures.
The Tai O Yim Tin Bridge and the Po Chue Tam Bridge will open to the public tomorrow (May 4). They are core facilities under the project "Improvement Works at Tai O – Phase 2, Stage 2". Other works under the project include repaving the open space in front of the Yeung Hau Temple as shown in the photo to enhance the overall environment of this declared monument.
The Tai O Yim Tin Bridge and the Po Chue Tam Bridge will open to the public tomorrow (May 4). They are core facilities under the project "Improvement Works at Tai O – Phase 2, Stage 2”. Other works under the project include an amphitheatre-cum-open space at Yim Tin as shown in the photo. It provides ample public space for holding various recreational and cultural activities, including the time-honoured Shengongxi performance. This facility is expected to open later this year.
The Tai O Yim Tin Bridge and the Po Chue Tam Bridge will open to the public tomorrow (May 4). They are core facilities under the project "Improvement Works at Tai O – Phase 2, Stage 2". Other works under the project include public parking spaces on Lung Shing Street as shown in the photo. These facilities are expected to open later this year.
The Tai O Yim Tin Bridge and the Po Chue Tam Bridge (the Twin Bridges) will open to the public tomorrow (May 4). Photo shows the locations of the Twin Bridges.