Police today (August 8) appealed to the public for information on a man who went missing in Kwun Tong. Lau Choi-hing, aged 73, went missing after he left his residence in Yau Lai Estate on August 6 m… read more
The Director of Architectural Services, Mr Edward Tse, was deeply saddened by the passing of a staff member of its contractor in an incident that happened at the North Kwai Chung Tang Shiu Kin Sports Centre yesterday (August 7) and expressed his deepest condolences to the deceased’s family. The Architectural Services Department (ArchSD) has requested the contractor to provide appropriate assistance to the deceased’s family.
At about 11.45am yesterday, a 69-year-old male maintenance worker fell to the ground together with a power-operated elevating work platform that toppled suddenly while he was carrying out ceiling maintenance at the arena of the North Kwai Chung Tang Shiu Kin Sports Centre. He was sent to Yan Chai Hospital and was later certified dead.
The ArchSD and relevant departments are investigating the cause of the incident and related works have been suspended. The ArchSD will tighten up monitoring on the use of elevating work platforms and related safety requirements, including requiring contractors to strengthen measures to ensure the safe use of elevating work platforms. The ArchSD will also inspect high-risk maintenance works immediately to ensure their safety before proceeding with the works. read more
The Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO) announced today (August 8) that a new supplier listing arrangement for government procurement of information technology (IT) products will be introduced in Oct… read more
Attention TV/radio announcers: Please broadcast the following as soon as possible: Here is an item of interest to swimmers. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department announced toda… read more
​The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) today (August 8) removed one Old and Valuable Tree (OVT) with a potential risk of collapse outside the Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station on Nathan Road to ensure public safety.
The tree being removed was a Ficus microcarpa listed on the Register of OVTs (registration number LCSD YTM/2) with a height of about 14 metres.
The tree was found to have advanced wood decay and cavities in a limb over the walkway and in its trunk base. The department had all along carried out regular inspections, maintenance and mitigation measures, including application of fungicide, improving the soil, applying fertiliser, conducting soil aeration, crown cleaning and cabling. The LCSD also collaborated with the Highways Department to install a steel frame to support the tree in 2013.
Despite the implementation of various maintenance and mitigation measures over the years, the health and structural conditions of the tree were found to be deteriorating. Considering the heavy pedestrian and road traffic in that part of the road, there is a need to avoid posing a danger to pedestrians and other road users. Having consulted and being supported by the Urban Forestry Advisory Panel, the Yau Tsim Mong District Council and the Greening, Landscape and Tree Management Section of the Development Bureau, the tree was removed today. The LCSD will replant a Weeping Fig at Park Lane Shopper’s Boulevard.
A spokesman for the LCSD reiterated that the department will continue to adopt a prudent approach in inspecting and managing trees under its care. Removal of problematic trees will be undertaken only when no other viable risk mitigation measure is available. read more