Legislative Council passes Northern Metropolis development bill
Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho says subsidiary legislation will go to lawmakers in January, with facilitation measures targeted for early 2027.
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Elegance Garden repair tender stalls after owners’ meeting cancelled
Work has been suspended since last year’s Wang Fuk Court fire, and Chan Hok Fung says owners have suffered financial losses.
Building management bill would require checks on at least one in five proxy instruments
If a sample check finds irregularities, all proxy instruments would have to be examined; major-repair votes would also face cost-based thresholds.
Hung Shui Kiu plan proposes homes, rail and community facilities
The proposal covers about 98.5 hectares and is planned for a population of about 250,000, but councillors questioned the transport and employment plans.
New building-repair council due to begin services in January
About 90 staff are expected to join in phases through mid-2027, while the Buildings Department retains its regulatory role.
Ta Kwu Ling priority development area would grow to about 250 hectares
The Development Bureau also projects about 13,000 homes, with the first affected households and operations expected to start relocating around the second quarter of 2028.
About 30 columns found with defects at Tung Chung West Station
The department has asked the registered structural engineer to submit an investigation report and proposed repairs by mid-November; temporary supports remain beneath the slabs.
Government puts building-management proxy-vote cap on hold
An electronic timestamp is one option under study, while proposed checks would require signatures, contact details and a declaration from the proxy.
Finance Committee approves HK$10bn start-up fund for San Tin Technopole
The allocation includes HK$3 billion for serviced land and an operating-cost provision estimated to cover at least seven years; the company has yet to choose a public-private partnership model.
Alliance proposes tougher building-safety measures after estate fire
The proposals include phased repairs in occupied multi-block estates, stricter contractor checks and a timetable to start rebuilding 12 older public-housing estates.
Relocation of residents from two Wah Fu blocks expected to finish by Q3 2027
About 400 flats, possibly more, at Wah Fu North Estate are planned for eligible households seeking an early move from three affected blocks.
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