Hong Tung Estate
Category | Information |
Target of Protection | Residents in Hong Tung Estate, Sai Wan Ho |
Total Number of Flats | 500 |
Major Noise Sources | Lei King Road , Tai Hong Street and Island Eastern Corridor |
Environmental Gain | About 460 flats comply with the road traffic noise criterion |
Year of Completion | 1998 |
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Noise Mitigation Measures adopted:
Building layout/orientation
Innovative Layout: | Noise tolerant portions ( including corridors and kitchens) at the southwest wing are arranged to face the noise source |
Noise Reduction: | About 14-16 dB(A) |
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Canopy
Dimension of Canopy: | 6m high and 24m in length |
Materials Selection: | Concrete |
Noise Reduction: | About 5 dB(A) |
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Architectural Fin
Architectural Fin: | Concrete vertical and horizontal fins ( 1.2m ) on facades |
Noise Reduction: | About 1-3 dB(A) |
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