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List of typhoon shelters in Hong Kong

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Sam Ka Tsuen Typhoon Shelter in Lei Yue Mun.
New Yau Ma Tei Typhoon Shelter
Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter
Shaukeiwan Typhoon Shelter

The first typhoon shelter built in Hong Kong was the Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter, completed in 1883. It was followed by the Yau Ma Tei Typhoon Shelter, inaugurated in 1915.

The following is a list of typhoon shelters in Hong Kong:

Current

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Name Established District
Aberdeen Typhoon Shelters (South/West) 1965 Southern
New Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter 1883[clarification needed] Wan Chai
Cheung Chau Typhoon Shelter 1981 Islands
Hei Ling Chau Typhoon Shelter 1999 Islands
Kwun Tong Typhoon Shelter ? Kwun Tong
New Yau Ma Tei Typhoon Shelter 1915[clarification needed] Yau Tsim Mong
Rambler Channel Typhoon Shelter 1966 Kwai Tsing
Sam Ka Tsuen Typhoon Shelter 1960s Kwun Tong
Shau Kei Wan Typhoon Shelter 1992 Eastern
Shuen Wan Typhoon Shelter 1966 Tai Po
To Kwa Wan Typhoon Shelter 1993 Kowloon City
Tuen Mun Typhoon Shelter 1982 Tuen Mun
Yim Tin Tsai Typhoon Shelter 1968 Sai Kung

Decommissioned

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References

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  • "Typhoon Shelters". Marine Department. Retrieved 2007-06-11.
  • Ho Pui-yin (2004). Challenges for an Evolving City – 160 Years of Port and Land Development in Hong Kong. The Commercial Press. ISBN 962-07-6336-X.