Riviera Gardens Explained

Riviera Gardens is one of the largest private housing estates in Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong.

The estate is bounded by Tsing Tsuen Road, Wing Shun Street and Rambler Channel. Formerly the Caltex' oil depot, the estate was developed by New World Development and Caltex Petroleum Corporation. It consists of 19 residential blocks, podium and shopping arcade, which were completed from 1988 to 1990.[1] [2] [3]

Demographics

According to the 2016 by-census, Riviera Gardens had a population of 17,278. The median age was 43.6 and the majority of residents (93.2 per cent) were of Chinese ethnicity. The average household size was 3.2 people. The median monthly household income of all households (i.e. including both economically active and inactive households) was HK$40,000.[4]

Politics

Riviera Gardens is located in Hoi Bun constituency of the Tsuen Wan District Council.[5] It was formerly represented by Lester Shum, who was elected in the 2019 elections until May 2021.[6]

Education

Riviera Gardens is in Primary One Admission (POA) School Net 62, which includes schools in Tsuen Wan and areas nearby. The net includes multiple aided schools and one government school, Hoi Pa Street Government Primary School.[7]

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Notes and References

  1. https://web.archive.org/web/20070512125241/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/cx/?id=101590 Riviera Gardens
  2. http://www.nwd.com.hk/html/download/Report/ar1987e.pdf Annual Report of New World Development 1987
  3. http://www.nwd.com.hk/html/share-pdf/issue001_200808.pdf New World - New Words
  4. Web site: Major Housing Estates. 2016 Population By-census. Census and Statistics Department. 3 August 2021.
  5. Web site: Recommended District Council Constituency Areas (Tsuen Wan District). Electoral Affairs Commission. 3 August 2021.
  6. Web site: Tsuen Wan District Council - Tsuen Wan DC Members. District Council. 3 August 2021.
  7. Web site: POA School Net 62. Education Bureau. 2022-09-12.