IAM to renovate Seac Pai Van Park

Plans will be compiled to improve the environment and facilities of the Seac Pai Van Park in Coloane, a municipal officer announced yesterday.

The Municipal Affairs Bureau (IAM) held a regular plenary of its Municipal Affairs Advisory Committee yesterday. Certain members of the committee expressed concerns over the condition of the park.

In response to these questions, Mak Kim Meng, member of the IAM’s Municipal Affairs Administrative Committee, recapped that a design firm was commissioned last year to produce the general design of the park and hill behind it.

Drafting of the plan has commenced, with conclusions expected soon. The main objective of the project is to refine the park’s equipment, facilities and layout. Bird cages will also be redesigned to fit the new arrangements.

It was also revealed that the Fai Chi Kei Hawker Zone will be fixed by end of March. Part of the hawker zone was aflame earlier this month.

Prior to the plenary, eight advisory committee members made pre-agenda speeches. As part of this, Cheng Son Meng recommended the IAM commence the construction of the second phase of the Southern Promenade on the Macau Peninsula as soon as possible, citing public opinions in support of his suggestion.

He added that the first phase of the promenade – between the Macao Science Center and the Kun Iam Ecumenical Centre – has proved popular, attracting around 600,000 users in its year and a half of operation.

He also suggested the bureau include skateboarding grounds as part of the second phase.

In addition, Lam Ka Chun suggested the IAM introduce themes to future parks, such as a sporting park, to imbue each park with uniqueness. Facilities that encourage both exercise and fun for children should also be introduced.

The IAM also held a lucky draw to determine the prize winners for an earlier activity celebrating the Basic Law.