- Pak Shek Kok
Pak Shek Kok (白石角) is a place located between
Ma Liu Shui andTai Po Kau inHong Kong , close toCheung Shue Tan (樟樹灘) and facingTolo Harbour (Tai Po Hoi ). The reclamation outside Pak Shek Kok is whereKowloon-Canton Railway ,Tolo Highway ,Hong Kong Science Park situates.Geography
Pak Shek Kok was the
estuary of twocreek s from nearby valleys of Cheung Shue Tau [cite book|title=Tai Po, Sheet No. 16|publisher=War Office|date=1924 The name of Pak Shek Kok is not shown on the map.] [cite book|title=Area 6 (Tai Po)|publisher=Crown and Survey Office|date=1967] . Kok (角) in Cantonese means convex land on the shore and thus was used to describe the land formed by two creeks running in to Tai Po Hoi. Pak Shek (白石) meanswhite rock. It is probably the feature of land but without well documentary.The estuary was completely covered by reclamation and the mouth of creeks was redirect to a
drainage .Politics
The proper Pak Shek Kok and surrounding villages are within
Tai Po District . As it is close to the border ofSha Tin District . The reclamation off Pak Shek Kok divides. Most of Hong Kong Science Park belongs to Sha Tin and the rest belongs to Tai Po. [2007 District Council Election]Development
A proposed rail station,
Pak Shek Kok Station , is situated in Pak Shek Kok.Notes
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