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The second example is a site located near Hau Yuen Path on Braemar Hill.

It is currently zoned as “G/IC” and leased under a Short Term Tenancy to
the Chinese International School as a temporary school sports ground.
The use of the sports ground is shared among nearby schools and with
the general public.

The Education Bureau considered that the sports ground is essential
for the provision of physical education in nearby schools, and there
is no suitable replacement in the neighbourhood. Most stakeholders,
including local residents, students and parents, schools, the Eastern
District Council and relevant sports organisations all objected to the
removal of the sports ground.

Another concern is on traffic. Due to high density of schools in the area,
traffic congestion is common here during peak hours. Members of the
District Council and local residents already expressed their concern on
traffic impact from the potential development. The strong demand for the
sports ground and the lack of an alternative site make it highly probable
that the site’s rezoning application will fail.

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