SHKP Quarterly

Building green homes to create a sustainable community Putting the Building Homes with Heart belief into practice, SHKP has developed various types of premium properties and offers excellent property management services. It also incorporates green and wellness elements into its developments and is actively engaged in building a sustainable community. The aim of this approach is to build an ideal living environment and create long- term value for its stakeholders. In building residential developments, the Group considers buildable sites as one of the precious resources of Hong Kong. After reviewing the characteristics of each site, the Group makes thoughtful decisions at each stage, from planning and construction to after-sales service, to strike the right balance between development and environmental protection. The results of this approach are reflected in its newly completed developments and property management services in recent years. The Group restored the wetland in the PARK YOHO development in Yuen Long, providing residents with the 46,500-square-metre (500,000-square-foot) Fairyland, the only private wetland in Hong Kong. This is a successful case of wetland conservation integration with a residential development. Wetland Seasons Park, which is right next to Hong Kong Wetland Park, implemented a number of environmental measures at the design and construction stages to reduce its impact on the ecology of neighbouring Wetland Park. In its existing properties, the Group’s property management subsidiaries, Hong Yip and Kai Shing, provide green and smart facilities and services for residents in their daily operations and management, including promoting energy saving, reducing carbon emissions and waste reduction, and facilitating recycling, to help residents develop a green lifestyle. PARK YOHO PAR K YOHO i s o n e o f t h e G r o up ’s ma j o r r e s i d e n t i a l development s in Yuen Long. The Group res tored and ma i n t a i n e d t h e e co r e s o u r c e s i n t h e d e v e l o pme n t , providing a unique 46,500-square-metre (500,000-square- f o o t ) p r i v a t e we t l a n d Fa i r y l a n d f o r r e s i d e n t s a n d demonstrating a successful case of wetland integration with residential development.. Wetland integrates residential development with the environment D u r i n g t h e p l a n n i n g s t a g e , PA R K YOHO ’s b u i l d i n g development density, height, location and orientation were thoughtfully designed to ensure that the wetland would be successfully interwoven with the residential environment. Reeds were planted outside the residences to provide owners with expansive natural greenery while offering a buffer area for the wetland. Wetland restored to shine Fairyland was a barren site before work commenced on the residential development. In the early planning stage of the development, the Group noted the potential ecological value of the land and commissioned independent conservation experts to study the environment. The land was subsequently found to have previously been a wetland habitat for dragonflies, butterflies and birds. The Group decided to restore the barren land with the assistance of a professional consultancy team. After multiple procedures, the long-clogged drains were unblocked, and hillside streams and seawater once again flowed back to the land, followed by natural reeds and mangroves, thus gradually restoring the wetland to life. Fairyland is a semi-natural brackish marsh, which is rare in Hong Kong. To ensure the sustainability of Fairyland, long-term management and wetland conservation measures were implemented. Maintenance work is handled by in-house conservation staff. There are also regular on-site inspections by ecology specialists with data submitted to the relevant government departments. The PARK YOHO clubhouse organizes guided eco-tours from time to time for participants to enjoy a close look at the private wetland, Fairyland PARK YOHO 會所不時舉辦生態導賞團，讓游人可近距離欣賞私人濕地“候花園” 專題故事 Vol 102 • Q4 2021 • SHKP Quarterly 4