Responses to comment on Explanatory Note on user requirements final 27072009

yyDevelopment of New Cruise Terminal at Kai Tak Summary of Market Feedback and Administration’s Response on Terminal Operation and Ancillary Facilities In general, the market stakeholders (including cruise operators, terminal operators, port authorities, travel agents and local shipping agents) were receptive to the proposed layout, which could meet the needs of the industry. In particular they accepted that the proposed layout for the vehicle circulation, operation and parking facilities was drawn up in view of the site constraints. Comments from individual respondents on specific areas and our response are set out below- Market Comments on Major Issues Administration’s Response 1. Effective Layout and Adequacy of Functional Areas a. A respondent commented that the layout appeared In proposing the draft layout and functional area, we aim to complicated compared with other cruise terminals such as provide flexibility in meeting different operational requirements Seattle and Yokohama. for different cruise operators and cruise vessels. We also have to take into account the site constraints (a long strip of 850 b. A respondent recommended reducing the apron width to metres by about 100 metres at the widest). Therefore, the increase the space in front of the terminal building to layout for the new cruise terminal would be tailor-made to achieve better traffic flow. ensure effective operation. c. A respondent suggested that the check-in area ...