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BACKGROUND

There are three Road Safety Towns currently provided in Hong Kong, namely Pak Fuk Road Safety Town, Sau Mau Ping Road Safety Town (hereinafter referred to as “Site”), and Sha Tin Road Safety Park, all under the management of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.


To cater the needs of youngsters and children, the Road Safety Towns feature roads, zebra crossing, road junctions, traffic lights, traffic signs, and pavements to provide a simulated road environment for road safety education.

In order to strengthen road safety education for school children, the Road Safety Towns are open for schools or groups to apply for visits. The Road Safety Team of the Hong Kong Police Force will also utilise the facilities within the Road Safety Towns and organise road safety seminars to educate students on the appropriate principles of road safety.

With decades of serving the public on road safety education, the facilities, hardware and software of the Road Safety Towns require refurbishment. The revamp of Road Safety Towns has long been discussed in the meetings of Road Safety Council (RSC)

Council members agreed Road Safety Towns have great historical importance in promoting road safety and expressed strong beliefs in the urgent need to enhance its attractiveness, competitiveness, effectiveness and sustainability. Upon deliberation, Sau Mau Ping Road Safety Town would be used as a blueprint for the revamp and served as a pioneer for the revitalisation of other Road Safety Towns.



In light of this, RSC aims to hold a competition titled “The Revamp of Sau Mau Ping Road Safety Town Design Competition” for revitalising Sau Mau Ping Road Safety Town into a vibrant hub for learning, community engagement, and road safety advocacy.

COMPETITION OBJECTIVES

The Competition encourages professionals and students from architectural and design related disciplines in Hong Kong to offer innovative and creative design ideas to revamp the Site into a sustainable, vibrant and interesting hub promoting road safety.

Road Safety Education

To incorporate updated road safety knowledge in view of current road facilities and designs, thereby educating visitors up to date road safety knowledge.

Road Safety Advocacy

To adopt and integrate innovative technologies, including but not limited to spatial explorations such as augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), AI robot, multi-media, involving more interesting, diverse and fun ways to increase visitation and for visitors to experience and learn more about road safety.

Community Engagement

For the general public to effectively foster positive road safety behaviour, in particular schoolchildren, elderly and community organisations through interactive elements and educational features in the Road Safety Towns, serving better as a public venue and space to the community.

The revamp of the Site is believed to enhance its attractiveness, competitiveness, effectiveness and sustainability, becoming a blueprint for other Road Safety Towns to perform the very vital roles, i.e. responding to the ever-evolving demands of road safety education, flexibility to future changes, and the advancements in innovative technologies whilst promoting road safety effectively. The design should be forward-looking to include all up and coming transportation modes such as electric bikes, scooters, wheelchairs and more.

ABOUT THE COMPETITION

Competition
Registration Opens

2025.07.21

(Monday)

Online Briefing Session

2025.07.28

(Monday)

Site Visit
Registration Deadline

2025.08.01

(Friday)

Site Visit Day

2025.08.09

(Saturday)

Competition Enquiry
Closes

2025.08.18

(Monday)

Competition
Registration Deadline
Extended to

2025.08.27

(Wednesday)

Interactive
Workshop Day

2025.08.23

(Saturday)

Reply to Competition
Enquiries

2025.08.25

(Monday)

Submission Entry
Closes

2025.09.17

(Wednesday)

Adjudication of Professional Category

2025.10.09

(Thursday)

Adjudication of
Student Category

2025.10.10

(Friday)

Announcement of
Results

2025.11.03

(Monday)

Prize Award Ceremony

2025.11.30

(Sunday)

Student Category

For Individual Entry, Participants must be receiving tertiary education relating to architecture, engineering, housing, urban planning, urban design, landscape design, surveying and environmental design disciplines in Hong Kong institutions and possess a valid student identity card.

For Team Entry, the Team Leader must be receiving tertiary education relating to architecture, engineering, housing, urban planning, urban design, landscape design, surveying and environmental design disciplines in Hong Kong institutions. Team members from all ages and fields of study in local, Greater Bay Area and overseas institutions are accepted.

Each Participant must possess a valid student identity card and submit a copy of each member’s current student card issued by the institution together with the Entry Form.

Professional Category

For Individual Entry, applicants must be a registered member of one of the professional bodies:

The Hong Kong Institute of Architects (HKIA)

The Hong Kong Institution of Engineers (HKIE)

The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA)

The Hong Kong Institute of Planners (HKIP)

The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors (HKIS)

The Hong Kong Institute of Urban Design (HKIUD)

For Team Entry, the Team Leader must be a registered member of one of the aforementioned professional bodies. Local, Greater Bay Area and overseas team members from different disciplines are accepted.

A copy of the current membership certificate issued by the aforementioned professional bodies for the Participant/Team Leader of a Team Participant must be
submitted together with the Entry Form.

Q&A

(Updates on every Friday)
  • The site entrance is fixed as specified in the Competition Brief. Any alterations to the entry points must align with the Design Requirements outlined in Annex 2.

  • There is no limit on the number of team members for a Team Entry. Participants are encouraged to collaborate freely, allowing flexibility and diversity to the teams, provided that each team member meets the eligibility criteria specified in Section 3.8 of the Competition Brief.

  • Participation in the Interactive Workshop Day on 23 August 2025 is encouraged but not mandatory. However, the Workshop is designed to provide valuable insights for submission preparation.

  • The presentation slides of the Online Briefing Session will be uploaded to the Competition Website.

  • The design should cater to diverse user needs. Road width and turning radius should comply with current safety standards as outlined in Section 2.3 of the Competition Brief. For additional details, it is advisable to reference The Hong Kong Planning Standards and Guidelines.

  • The Interactive Workshop Day will focus on design ideation through a variety of engaging and interactive activities.

  • The assessment criteria for Individual Entry and Team Entry are identical within the same category.

  • The demolition cost should be included within the HK$30 million budget.

  • Participants must adhere to the eligibility criteria specified in Section 3.8 of the Competition Brief. If an individual qualifies under the Student Category, they may participate.

  • The proposal should include adequate space for parking and loading/unloading as required for operational needs, adhering to the guidelines outlined in Section 2.3 of the Competition Brief.

  • The boundary wall design should enhance visibility and encourage public engagement while considering the overall aesthetic and functional objectives outlined in the Competition Brief.

  • To qualify as a Team Leader for the Professional Category, participant must be Registered Member of one of the professional bodies listed in Section 3.8 of the Competition Brief . Graduate Members of any of the listed professional bodies may join as team members.

  • The exhibition display is intended to be flexible, potentially allowing for routine updates and changes to maintain engaging and relevant content over time.

  • Section 4.5.1 has been updated, and it is confirmed that the required layout is landscape, as indicated in the accompanying diagram.

  • The Ficus benjamina tree locations marked as 'Tree Location' refer to the designated spots shown on Annex 1, Point 7. Please clarify the specific concern regarding Tree Location for further assistance. Participation in the Site Visit Day on 9 August 2025 is encouraged for additional insights.

  • Yes, the "existing footbridge and pedestrian subway" refers to the two footbridges with staircases around the roundabout, as illustrated in Annex 1, Point 6

  • The programme will consider the possibility of partially opening some outdoor areas outside office hours, including weekends and public holidays, to serve the community as a park or playground.

  • The facilities table in Annex 1, Point 10, is provided solely for reference regarding the existing facilities. For the design requirements, please refer to Annex 2 of the Competition Brief.

  • There are no specific requirements for flagpoles for the Competition.

  • Backing or mounting is not required. Whether the submission is mounted or with backing or not will not affect the assessment process. However, Participants are encouraged to arrange with consideration of being environmentally friendly. All drawings should comply with the submission requirements specified in Section 4.5 of the Competition Brief. (Updated on 2025.08.15)

  • Please note that CAD files are not available.

  • Please note that the size or percentage of the existing built-over area is not available. Annex 1 may be referred to for the site specifications.

  • A budget breakdown is not required. However, Participants in the Professional Category must ensure that their design can be implemented within the construction cost limit of HK$30 million, as specified in Section 2.3 of the Competition Brief. Participants are expected to demonstrate relevant considerations in their design.

  • Participants are advised to retain major existing structures, such as the footbridge and pedestrian subway. However, modifications to the façade, internal layouts, and other innovative ideas that cater to diverse user needs are welcomed.

  • The site entrance is fixed, as specified in the Competition Brief. Any alterations to entry points must comply with the Design Requirements outlined in Annex 2.

  • There are no specific requirements for the design of the fence wall.

  • Yes, the pedestrian subway is equipped with a drainage system.

  • Participants are encouraged to propose ideas for E&M solutions, ventilation measures, fire safety systems, and other related items that would facilitate the overall design. However, substantial existing structures should be retained wherever practicable, in accordance with Section 2.3 of the Competition Brief.

  • The roofs are designated solely for maintenance access; public access to the roof is not required.

  • The children's playground is managed by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, as part of the Sau Mau Ping Road Safety Town. Design should consider the children playground’s size and provision, accommodating diverse user needs.

  • Design should incorporate the children's playground as part of the overall planning for the Sau Mau Ping Road Safety Town. Key requirements are outlined in Section 2.3 of the Competition Brief and should be addressed in Proposals.

  • Participants are advised against altering the building structure. Proposed alterations should comply with Section 2.3 of the Competition Brief and may incorporate innovative and creative ideas where appropriate.

  • There is no prescribed height for the fence. Design should aim to enhance the Site as a public venue and community space, with the fence height being reasonable in relation to the intended function of the Site.

  • Participants are welcome to propose innovative and creative uses for the reading room.

  • Participants registering for the Student Category must possess valid student identity cards and submit the relevant copies with their Entry. Please refer to Section 3.8 Eligibility in the Competition Brief for full details.

  • The Team Leader is responsible for submitting the online registration for the team, and team members’ information is not required at the registration stage. However, team members’ information must be provided with the submission.

  • Design proposals should demonstrate functional and constructible solutions. Participants in the Professional Category must ensure that their design can be implemented within the construction cost limit of HK$30 million, as specified in Section 2.3 of the Competition Brief. However, participants are advised to retain major existing structures, such as the footbridge and pedestrian subway. Justification will be crucial if the Proposal suggests demolishing a majority of the existing facilities.

  • Please refer to Annex 2 “4. Results from Community Engagement” for details regarding the “Others” category. The specified answers are listed under relevant questions.

  • On-site staff undertake a range of operational tasks, including administrative and documentation duties, educational activities, cleaning and maintenance, etc.

  • Design should demonstrate consideration of all stakeholders and users, including on-site staff.

  • An independent adult may act as a witness for your submission.

  • Participants are not required to attend the Adjudication Sessions.

  • The cracks are the location of movement joint and are being monitored by a tell-tale device. The nearby slope is under management of the Housing Department, and as stated in Annex 2, no slopes shall be interfered in this Design Competition.

  • There is no specific requirement for the size of the indoor area. The Design Proposal should comply with the spatial design considerations set out in Section 2.3 of the Competition Brief.

  • There is no specific requirement regarding the design of the boundary fences.

  • The children's playground is under the management of the Leisure and Cultural Services Department, as part of the Sau Mau Ping Road Safety Town. The fence wall serves as a physical barrier for separating the park users from road users. Provided that it is not a load-bearing wall, the fence wall may be removed or modified. Any proposed alteration should, however, take account of the children’s playground’s size and provision and ensure the design can accommodate diverse user needs.

  • The Design Proposal should comply with Section 2.3 of the Competition Brief, and demonstrate innovative and creative ideas. Any proposal to relocate the children’s playground must be justified.

  • Master Layout Plan and Layout Plan should present different levels of details. Considering the neighbourhood environment is expected to be helpful in justifying the Design Proposal. The indoor layouts of buildings should be included in the Design Proposal (e.g. the Layout Plan) as required in Section 2.3 of the Competition Brief.

  • The Road Safety Team of the Hong Kong Police Force is responsible for leading pre-booked events, and will only be present when there are bookings from schools or organisations. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department is responsible for overall venue management.

  • Participants are encouraged to refer to the existing parking provision as a basis for design. Given that school visits frequently require parking and turnaround space for coaches, it is recommended to make allowance for the drop-off and pick-up zones and adequate turnaround areas.

  • The primary objective is to promote road safety and instil good practices among children. Four pedestrian facilities — a footbridge, zebra crossings, subway and ‘Green Man’ crossings — are introduced to students, followed by practice at the simulated road facilities. The programme is principally presented from the pedestrian’s perspective.

  • On average, there are two to three bookings per week; however, this varies according to the school holiday schedule.

  • Yes. The Police have previously organised events with the Road Safety Bus parked within the Road Safety Town.

JURY PANEL


Jury Panel for Professional Category

Ms Cheng Sze-ling

Principal Assistant Secretary for Transport & Logistics 2,
Transport and Logistics Bureau

Mr Leung Shun, Francis

Chief Superintendent of Police (Traffic),
Hong Kong Police Force

Ms Fung Miu-ling

Assistant Director (Leisure Services) 1,
Leisure and Cultural Services Department

Ar Tsang Wai-lun, William

Chief Architect/2,
Architectural Services Department

Mr Chan Yuen-king, Paul

President,
The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects

Ar Choi Wun-hing, Donald, BBS, JP

Managing Director,
Urban Renewal Authority

Ar Poon Ho-lun, Allen

Vice President,
The Hong Kong Institute of Architects

Mr Yim Chi-ming, Eric, JP

Former Chairman,
Hong Kong Design Centre

Reserve Juror

Ar Chan Chui-yi, Corrin

Former Vice President,
The Hong Kong Institute of Architects


Jury Panel for Student Category

Ar Tsang Wai-lun, William

Chief Architect/2,
Architectural Services Department

Ms Cheung Yee-mei, May

Chief Leisure Manager (Kowloon),
Leisure and Cultural Services Department

Ms Wong Seen-yen, Samantha

Chairperson, Road Safety Publicity Strategies Working Group,
Road Safety Council

Ar Lau Man-kwan, Julia, CStJ, JP

President,
The Hong Kong Institute of Architects

Ar Hung Kam-fai

Member,
The Hong Kong Institute of Architects

ORGANISING COMMITTEE


Chairperson

Ms Karin Wong

Chairperson, Road Safety Campaign Committee,
Road Safety Council

Members (in alphabetical order)

Ar Chan Chui-yi, Corrin

Former Vice President,
The Hong Kong Institute of Architects

Mr Peter Chan

Inspector Road Safety Traffic KE,
Hong Kong Police Force

Ar Hung Kam-fai

Member,
The Hong Kong Institute of Architects

Ms Kam Wai-ming, Esther

Assistant Secretary for Transport & Logistics 2C,
Transport and Logistics Bureau

Ar King Kwok-cheung

Member,
The Hong Kong Institute of Architect

Mr Lam Kai-sum, Sam

Secretary,
Road Safety Council

Ms Ng Kin-ching, Karen

District Leisure Manager (Kwun Tong), Leisure and Cultural Services Department

Ms Wong Seen-yen, Samantha

Chairperson, Road Safety Publicity Strategies Working Group,
Road Safety Council