The first application period under the Scheme was from 17 July to 16 August 2023.  The Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) approved the applications for 20 public sector works contracts involving a total of 4 680 quotas.  Please click here for details of the approved quotas by trades/ disciplines for the first round of applications.

The second application period under the Scheme was from 1 October to 31 October 2023.  The Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) approved the applications for 15 public sector works contracts involving a total of 1 669 quotas.  Please click here for details of the approved quotas by trades/ disciplines for the second round of applications.

The third application period under the Scheme was from 1 January to 31 January 2024.  The Permanent Secretary for Development (Works) approved the applications for 14 public sector works contracts involving a total of 758 quotas.  Please click here for details of the approved quotas by trades/ disciplines for the third round of applications.

Together with the 810 quotas previously approved under the Supplementary Labour Scheme, which are to be counted towards the importation quota of the Scheme, a total of 7 917 quotas have been approved under the Scheme so far.

The relevant public sector works contracts include those related to the Three-Runway System of the Hong Kong International Airport and its related expansion, hospital development, waste management and sewage facilities, public housing, site formation and infrastructure, and other building projects.

The approved trades/disciplines include mainly woodworker, bar bender and fixer, cement sand mortar worker, refrigeration/air-conditioning/ventilation mechanic, and fire service mechanic, etc..