Secretary for Development – Page 2 – Charm

Including suppliers in new Hong Kong rules on scaffolding nets ‘overreaching’

9 months ago02 mins

Hong Kong’s development minister has ruled out expanding an approval system for scaffolding nets to cover suppliers, saying it would amount to government overreach, while the first batch of accredited mesh is expected to be available to contractors next week. The accreditation of scaffold nets was among measures introduced to enhance fire safety at construction…

Hong Kong government sets up non-statutory company to run Northern Metropolis site

9 months ago12 mins

Hong Kong authorities have expedited the Northern Metropolis megaproject by setting up a non-statutory company to run a 23-hectare site in Hung Shui Kiu, while putting up the pilot area for tender. In a statement issued on Monday, the Development Bureau said it planned to name the company the Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park Company….