18-metre-high structure around the amphitheatre will reduce noise from musicians by 10 decibels
Councillors have been given details of the fortress-type barrier that is intended to reduce noise caused by musicians in Tuen Mun.
The barrier, to be built around the park's amphitheatre, will be about 18 metres high and 45 metres wide and should reduce noise by 10 decibels. Site research will begin around the end of the month.
Property services manager Kong King-wah, of the Architectural Services Department, presented the design at a meeting of Tuen Mun District Council's leisure and culture committee.
The amphitheatre will be closed from August to February next year and construction of the $3 million project will begin in July, with work expected to be completed in April.
'The noise that now troubles residents nearby will be toned down by 10 decibels, which is a quite significant noise reduction,' Mr Kong said.