The Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) today (September 20) gazetted a notice to invite tenders for the contract for San Tin Technopole Phase 1 Stage 1 (East) – Contract 1 – Site Formation and Engineering Infrastructure Works (Contract No. ND/2024/10). The closing time for the tender is noon on November 1.

     The works mainly include:
 

• site formation of lands (including site clearance) and ground investigation works;
• construction of at-grade Road L27 connecting to Lok Ma Chau Road;
• construction of associated works including footpaths, drainage (including construction of box culverts), sewerage, water mains, landscaping works and slope works; and
• implementation of environmental mitigation measures and environmental monitoring works for the works mentioned above.

     The works are scheduled to commence in December 2024 and will take about 40 months to complete.

     The CEDD has commissioned Arup – Binnies Joint Venture to design and supervise the works. Interested contractors may download the tender forms and other particulars from the e-Tendering System (e-TS). Tenderers must submit tenders in electronic format via the e-TS.

     Details of the tender notice are available on the CEDD's website (www.cedd.gov.hk/eng/tender-notices/contracts/tender-notices/index.html). For enquiries, please call Arup – Binnies Joint Venture at 2268 3558 during office hours.

     The Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) today (September 20) gazetted a notice to invite tenders for the contract for San Tin Technopole Phase 1 Stage 1 (West) – Contract 1 – Site Formation and Associated Works (Contract No. ND/2024/09). The closing time for the tender is noon on November 1.
 
     The works mainly include:
 

• site formation of lands (including site clearance) and ground investigation works;
• land decontamination works;
• archaeological survey;
• diversion works of existing roads, cycle tracks, drainage, sewerage, water supply and utilities systems; and
• implementation of environmental mitigation measures and environmental monitoring works for the works mentioned above.

 
     The works are scheduled to commence in December 2024 and will take about 32 months to complete.
 
     The CEDD has commissioned AECOM – Halcrow Joint Venture to design and supervise the works. Interested contractors may download the tender forms and other particulars from the e-Tendering System (e-TS). Tenderers must submit tenders in electronic format via the e-TS.
 
     Details of the tender notice are available on the CEDD website (www.cedd.gov.hk/eng/tender-notices/contracts/tender-notices/index.html). For enquiries, please call AECOM – Halcrow Joint Venture at 3922 9000 during office hours.

     The Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) today (September 20) gazetted a notice to invite tenders for the contract for site formation and infrastructure works for public housing development at three urban squatter areas, Kowloon East (Contract No. SD/2024/02). The closing time for the tender is noon on November 15.
      
     The works mainly include:

• site clearance and formation, as well as construction of related retaining walls and slopes;
• construction of two carriageways with associated footpaths to connect (i) Ko Ling Road and Cha Kwo Ling Road, and (ii) Cha Kwo Ling Road and Fan Wa Street;
• construction of a new pedestrian link to connect the new link road mentioned in item (i) above to the public housing development at Cha Kwo Ling Village;
• associated road improvement works near three squatter areas; and
• associated ancillary works including drainage works, sewerage works, waterworks, land decontamination works and roadside greening works.
   

     The works are scheduled to commence in the first quarter of 2025 and will take about 43 months to complete.
      
     The CEDD has commissioned AECOM Asia Company Limited to design and supervise the works. Interested contractors may download the tender forms and other particulars from the e-Tendering System (e-TS). Tenderers must submit their tenders in electronic format via the e-TS. 
      
     Details of the tender notice are available at the CEDD website (www.cedd.gov.hk/eng/tender-notices/contracts/tender-notices/index.html). For enquiries, please call AECOM Asia Company Limited at 3922 9000 during office hours.

     In support of National Love Teeth Day, the Department of Health (DH) today (September 20) called on members of the public to carry out annual dental check-ups, and practice prevention, early identification, and timely intervention for dental diseases to safeguard oral health.
     
     The National Health Commission has designated September 20 every year as National Love Teeth Day. The theme of the year is "Oral Health for Overall Health", with a sub-theme "Lifelong Oral Care: Let Health Start with Teeth". The event aims to further promulgate oral health knowledge, raise public awareness of oral hygiene, promote oral health across all age groups and throughout the life cycle, and foster a positive environment for oral health in society.

     The Consultant in-charge, Dental Services of the DH, Dr Kitty Hse, reminded the public to pay attention to their oral health at every stage of life. Members of the public should develop good toothbrushing habits and healthy lifestyle from an early age, and undergo annual dental check-ups to detect and address dental diseases early. Tooth loss can lead to chewing difficulties and may have long-term health impacts. Therefore, preserving natural teeth is of vital importance, especially for the elderly.

     Moreover, oral health and physical health are closely related. Persons with oral diseases, such as tooth decay and gum disease, often share similar dietary habits and lifestyles with those who have cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and other conditions. To achieve holistic health, the public should practice good oral hygiene, have regular dental check-ups, maintain healthy eating habits, reduce sugar consumption, establish healthy lifestyles, and avoid smoking and alcohol consumption.

     The DH emphasises that oral health is the foundation of overall health and encourages the public to start with daily habits for maintaining oral health, and achieve "Love Your Teeth, Check-ups Annually" as part of their commitment to well-being. Members of the public are urged to maintain their oral health as the first step toward achieving overall health.

     The Government today (September 20) gazetted the United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulation 2019 (Amendment) (No. 2) Regulation 2024 (the Amendment Regulation), which came into operation today.

     "The Amendment Regulation amends the United Nations Sanctions (Democratic Republic of the Congo) Regulation 2019 to give effect to certain decisions relating to sanctions in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) Resolution 2738 in respect of the Democratic Republic of the Congo," a Government spokesman said.

     The amendments renew arms embargo, travel ban and financial sanctions.

     The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government has all along been implementing fully the sanctions imposed by the UNSC. The Amendment Regulation aims to give effect to the instructions by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for fulfilling the international obligations of the People's Republic of China as a Member State of the United Nations.