Park Island
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Park Island (珀麗灣) is a resort style residential development on Ma Wan, Hong Kong. It was developed by Sun Hung Kai Property Limited.
Automobiles can be driven on Park Island only after having obtained a permit from the Transport departement. The island includes the Park Island development, Ma Wan village, Private Beach, Several Clubs, considerable park land and open space. Residents commute via ferry and bus services connecting Park Island with Central, Tsing Yi, Tsuen Wan, and Kwai Fong.
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[edit] History
The island has an old history and archaeological discoveries were made. The main old village is named Tin Liu, of more than 250 years history ( a familly from Tsing Yi came to settle ). The new one is booming with hundreds of new houses.
One feature of residing in Parkisland is the abundance of dog keeping. Parkisland is among the few private residential estates in Hong Kong which has adopted a more lenient and accommodating policy for dog keeping. Dog keeping is allowed unless complaints from at least two tenants are filed and substantiated to the management office. It is expected that over 500 dogs are being kept on Parkisland. However, tension between dog keepers and non-keepers may rise high arising from disputes over treatment of droppings and barking noises.
[edit] Current Development
- Phase 1A
- Phase 1B
- Phase 2
- Phase 3 - Block 1, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 25
- Phase 5a - Block 27, 28, 29 (Will be finished in 2007,April)
- Phase 5b - Block 26, 30, 31 (Will be finished in 2007,June)
All units under Phase 5a and b have been sold out in the forth quarter of 2006, due mainly to the aggressive cost-cutting campaigns of the developer Sun Hung Kai Property. Prices of Phase 5a and b are generally 10% to 20% cheaper than Phase 3.
[edit] Facilities
- Blue Blue Club
The Blue Blue Club incorporates a picturesque outdoor pool and BBQ area, overlooking the Tsing Ma Bridge and Central. Also includes Indoor pool, fitness centre, Cafe/Bar, and quiet reading rooms.
- Baby Blue Club
Baby Blue club, is part of the Blue Blue Club, with Kiddie Play Gym, Ball pit and toys.
- Green Green Club
The Green Green Club, has a large indoor pool, bowling alley, squash courts, climbing wall, tennis courts, mini golf, library and mini zoo
- Angsana Spa
Angsana Spa facilities are provided for Residents and Guests of Park Island. Services include Massages (Thai, Swedish and Balinese styles) and Facials
- Ma Wan Tung Wan Beach
Ma Wan Tung Wan Beach located on the promenade overlooking Tsing Ma Bridge
[edit] Shopping & Restaurants
- Park Island & Ma Wan Village
- PARKnSHOP - Shell Plaza
- PARKnSHOP Express – no longer a 24 Hour Convenience store – Bus Station
- 7Eleven – a 24 Hour Convenience store – Shell Plaza, and Ma Wan Village
- Wonderland - Restaurant - Shell Plaza
- Nine Point Five – Restaurant – Shell Plaza
- Back Street Cafe - Ma Wan Village
- Mo-Hikken Café Bakery – Shell Plaza and Ma Wan Village
- Japanese - Ma Wan Village
- Coffee plus – Cafe - Shell Plaza
- Saigon Bakery – Shell Plaza
- Asian Kitchen - Restaurant - Ma Wan Village
- Easily Accessible
- Maritime Square shopping centre which includes a PARKnSHOP, various restaurants and speciality stores
- Kwai Fong Metroplaza including a PARKnSHOP Megastore, various restaurants and speciality stores
- IFC mall, including Citysuper and Premium Fashion Outlets
[edit] Services
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- Natural Solution Hair Salon – Shell Plaza
- Total Hair – Ma Wan Village
- BEA – Jetco ATM - Bus Terminal
- UMP Healthcare - Park Island medical centre – Bus Terminal
[edit] Transportation
The transportation of Ma Wan is served by Park Island Transport Company Limited and an other company is serving Tsuen Wan by bus. PITCL offer two ferry services, and currently two shuttle bus services.
- Ferry Services
Operated by 7 High Speed, double decker, Catamarans. Ferry services are 24 hours a day for the Central Service
The Central service, operates to IFC mall, journey time 20 mins
The Tsuen Wan service operates to Tsuen Wan West KCR station Between 0540 and 0100 to Tsuen Wan journey time is approx 12 mins.
- Shuttle Bus Service
Fleet of low floor, Single Deck busses, operate shuttle services to Tsing Yi and Kwai Fong 24 hours a day. An airport service was due to start in August 2006, but has not yet materialized as approval for the same hasn't been granted yet.
The Tsing Yi service operates to the Maritime Square shopping centre and MTR,Airport Express Stations, 15 Minute journey time.
The Kwai Fong service operates to metroplaza shopping centre, and MTR Station journey time is 15 mins.
The Tsuen Wan service operates under the arrival platform to close to Tsuen Wan MTR, journey time is 15 mn. [ non PICTL ]
[edit] Education
The following education facilities are available on the island.
- Creative Kindergarten and Day Nursery
- Kei Wai Ma Wan Primary School
- English Secondary School - Planned Development
With excellent transport links, schools in Tsing Yi. Tsuen Wan, and Central are all easily accessible to residents.
