Table 4 : Community Facilities - Summary of Standards

Facility

Standard

Land or Floor Area Requirement

Area Served

(1)	Nursery Classes and Kindergartens

730 half-day and 250 full-day places for every 1 000 children in the age group of 3 - under 6. Ω

local

(2)	Primary Schools

1 whole-day classroom per 25.5 persons aged 6-11.

For a 30-classroom school, site reservation at a minimum of 6 200m² per school with a minimum acceptable width of 65m is required; for a 24-classroom school, a minimum of 4 700 m² per school with a minimum acceptable width of 55m; and for a 18-classroom school, a minimum of 3 950m² per school with a minimum acceptable width of 55m.

A 10% additional site reservation may be required for new development areas (refer also to para. 2.2.10).

A 30-classroom school, operating a total of 30 whole-day classes, requires a site of
6 200m² for 765 persons aged 6-11 ^∆

A 24-classroom school, operating a total of 24 whole-day classes, requires a site of 4 700 m² for 612 persons aged 6-11 ^∆

A 18-classroom school, operating a total of 18 whole-day classes, requires a site of 3 950m² for 459 persons aged 6-11 ^∆

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(3)	Secondary Schools

1 whole-day classroom for 40 persons aged 12-17 with site reservation at a minimum of 6 950m² per school with a minimum acceptable width of 65m is required.

A 30-classroom school, operating 30 whole-day classes, requires a site of
6 950m² for 1 200 persons aged 12-17 ^∆

district

(4)

(a)	Technical Institutes
(b)	Industrial Training Centres

No set standard^*

territorial

(5)	Special Schools

No set standard^*

territorial

(6)	Post-secondary Colleges

No set standard. To be advised by the Secretary for Education on a case-by-case basis.

Site reservation between
2 000m² to 7 000m² in consultation with the Secretary for Education

territorial

(7)	Universities

No set standard^*

territorial

(8)

Hospitals

5.5 beds/1 000 persons with a distribution of beds between various types of hospitals determined on a regional basis.#

(a)	Regional and district hospitals - average of 80m² per bed.
(b)	Convalescent/infirmary hospitals - average of 60m² per bed.

regional

(9)	Polyclinics/ Specialist Clinic

One specialist clinic/polyclinic whenever a regional or district hospital is built.

Site reservation : about
4 700m² (62m x 76m)

regional

(10)	Clinics/ Health Centres

One clinic/health centre for every 100 000 persons. #

Site reservation : about
2 200m² (37m x 60m)

district

(11)	Rural Clinics

No set standard.* Future needs to be determined on a district basis.

district

(12)	District Police Stations

1/200 000 - 500 000 persons.#

About 4 650m² (61m x 76m) fronting onto at least 2 main roads plus similar size married staff quarters.

regional

(13)	Divisional Police Stations

1/100 000 - 200 000 persons.#

About 3 000m² (50m x 60m) fronting onto at least 2 main roads.

district

(14)	Sub-Divisional Police Stations/ Police Posts

No set standard.* To be determined in the light of
local factors and other considerations.

Site allocation dependent on building design.

local

(15)	Marine Police Stations

No set standard.* To be determined in the light of
local factors and other considerations.

Site allocation dependent on building design.

regional

(16)	Magistracies 8 Courtrooms

1 for 660 000 persons.

Site allocation about
4 200m² (61m x 69m).

regional

(17)	Correctional Facilities

Reservation to be determined on a regional basis.*

regional

(18)	Fire Stations

Provision depends on graded response time determined by fire risk category system. Generally 1 standard divisional station is provided for 1 fire division. Provision of standard sub-divisional station and non-standard station depends on local needs.

Site allocation for :
(a)	Standard divisional fire station - 2 960m² with a minimum frontage of 47m.
(b)	Standard sub-divisional fire station - 1 800m² with a minimum frontage of 37m.
For (a) and (b), the frontage of the site will have to be widened if the run-in to the drill yard is not from the back.
(c)	Non-standard fire station no set standard for site requirement.
(d)	Joint divisional fire station and ambulance depot - 3 830m² with a minimum frontage of 80m and a drill yard of 1 635m² behind the divisional fire station building block.
(e)	Joint sub-divisional fire station and ambulance depot - 2 670m² with a minimum frontage of 70m and a drill yard of 1 225m² behind the sub- divisional fire station building block.

district

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district

(19)	Ambulance Depots and Ambulance Stations

Provision depends on the requirement of accommodation for ambulances to give an emergency coverage of 10 minutes and 20 minutes in urban/new towns and rural areas respectively. The number of ambulances required depends on the projected population distribution and the projected incidence rate of an area.

Site allocation for :
(a)	Ambulance depot - 1 160m² with a minimum frontage of 36m. The frontage of the site will have to be widened if the run-in to the drill yard is not from the back.
(b)	Ambulance station - no set standard for site requirement.
(c)	Joint divisional fire station and ambulance depot - see under Fire Stations in (17) above.
(d)	Joint sub-divisional fire station and ambulance depot - see under Fire Stations in (17) above.

district

(20)	Arts Venue

No set standard. To be determined on the basis of need, as assessed and advised by the Secretary for Home Affairs.

territory-wide and community levels

(21)

Libraries

One district library should be provided for each district. There should also be a district library for every 200 000 persons. #

district

(22)	Community Halls

To be determined on the basis of need, having regard to community aspirations and other relevant considerations.

1 260m² (32m x 39.5m) floor area and, preferably, with a minimum clearance height of 7.65m for joint-users buildings; or 2 100m² (60m x 35m) site area for stand-alone sites in exceptional circumstances.

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(23)	Child Care Centres

To be based on the estimated demand, socio-economic factors, district characteristics and the provision of other child care support services for the area.

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(24)	Integrated Children and Youth Services Centres

1/12 000 persons in the 6-24 age group. The provision standard for this facility should be applied flexibly having regard to local factors.

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(25)	District Elderly Community Centres

To be determined taking into account the elderly population, demographic characteristics, geographical factor, existing service provision and service demand.

district

(26)	Neighbourhood Elderly Centres

To be determined taking into account the elderly population, demographic characteristics, geographical factor, existing service provision and service demand.

district

(27)	Day Care Centres for the Elderly

To be determined taking into account the elderly population, demographic characteristics, geographical factor, existing service provision and service demand.

district

(28)	Day Care Unit for the Elderly in District Elderly Community Centres

To be determined taking into account the elderly population, demographic characteristics, geographical factor, existing service provision and service demand.

district

(29)	Day Care Unit for the Elderly in Residential Care Homes for the Elderly

To be determined taking into account the elderly population, demographic characteristics, geographical factor, existing service provision and service demand.

territory wide

(30)	Residential Care Homes for the Elderly

To be determined taking into account the service demand and the availability of suitable premises.

territory wide

(31)	Integrated Family Service Centres

1/100 000 to 150 000 persons.

service boundary defined by the Director of Social Welfare

(32)	Early Education and Training Centre

To be determined taking into account the population, geographical factor, existing service provision and service demand.

district

(33)	Special Child Care Centre

To be determined taking into account the population, geographical factor, existing service provision and service demand.

district

(34)	Day Activity Centre

To be determined taking into account the population, geographical factor, existing service provision and service demand.

district

(35)	Sheltered Workshop

To be determined taking into account the population, geographical factor, existing service provision and service demand.

district

(36)	Hostel for Severely Mentally Handicapped Persons

To be determined taking into account the service demand and the availability of suitable premises.

territory
wide

(37)	Hostel for Moderately Mentally Handicapped Persons

To be determined taking into account the service demand and the availability of suitable premises.

territory
wide

(38)	Hostel for Severely Physically Handicapped Persons

To be determined taking into account the service demand and the availability of suitable premises.

territory
wide

(39)	Care and Attention Home for Severely Disabled Persons

To be determined taking into account the service demand and the availability of suitable premises.

territory
wide

(40)	Supported Hostel for Mentally Handicapped Persons

To be determined taking into account the service demand and the availability of suitable premises.

territory
wide

(41)	Supported Hostel for Ex-Mentally Ill Persons

To be determined taking into account the service demand and the availability of suitable premises.

territory
wide

(42)	Supported Hostel for Physically Handicapped Persons

To be determined taking into account the service demand and the availability of suitable premises.

territory
wide

(43)	Halfway House

To be determined taking into account the service demand and the availability of suitable premises.

territory
wide

(44)	Long Stay Care Home

To be determined taking into account the service demand and the availability of suitable premises.

district

(45)	District Support Centre for Persons with Disabilities

To be determined taking into account the population, geographical factor, existing service provision and service demand.

About 500m² floor area required.

district

(46)	Integrated Community Centre for Mental Wellness

To be determined taking into account the population, geographical factor, existing service provision and service demand.

About 500m² floor area required.

district

(47)	Study Rooms

(a)	Usually one in each public major/district library.
(b)	Provision in Community Centre depends on the approved schedule of accommodation.
(c)	Provision in public housing estates is on a need basis (usually managed by non-governmental organisations).

About 200m² floor area required.

About 130m² floor area required.

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(48)	Post Offices

(a)	In urban areas, post offices should be provided so that large concentrations of population have access to facilities within 0.8km from where they live or work.
(b)	In rural areas, a distance of 3.2 km should be assumed.
(c)	In general, post offices should serve a population of not less than 30 000 persons. #

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(49)	Public Mortuaries

One for each of the 5 regions.

regional

(50)	Funeral Depots

1/350 000 persons.

Site reservation about 0.25 ha.

regional

(51)	Other Community Facilities

To be determined by consultation with relevant departments/organizations.

local, district and regional

Notes:	Ω	Assuming 30 children for a half-day class and 20 children for a full-day class, the number of classrooms required for every 1 000 children aged 3 to under 6 can be calculated as follows: (730 half-day places ÷ 60 half-day places per classroom) + (250 full-day places ÷ 20 full-day places per classroom) = 26 classrooms (Reference : Appendix 3 of the Operation Manual for Pre-primary Institutions)
	@	There is no specific site allocation required because the facility is normally provided in a composite building, the land requirement for which is included under other types of development.
	*	There is no set population/land area standard for this facility. However, in order to complete the estimate for total land requirement for community facilities in a Study Area, the relevant departments must be consulted.
	#	Where the population of an individual Study Area does not coincide with the service's catchment areas, then a logical operational solution should be devised, whilst attempting to maintain the per-capita standard.
	^∆	The stipulated land requirements are for general reference only and would be subject to the consideration of the Secretary for Education and the Director of Architectural Services on individual case basis.

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Last revision date : April 2011