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Kai Tak Sky Garden (4/7/2021)

The Kai Tak Sky Garden, situated at the former Kai Tak Airport runway, has recently opened. Drawing design inspiration from the former Kai Tak Airport, the sky garden brings back collective memories of the old airport. Now it has become a new landmark in the Kai Tak Development Area. This time, I have invited colleagues from the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) to talk about the design and characteristics of the sky garden, and to share the pleasure in visiting the park......

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City Gallery reopens after renovation (27/6/2021)

The City Gallery is the first planning and infrastructure gallery in Hong Kong. Resuming full operation last month after partial renovation, the gallery now houses a number of new interactive games and selfie spots. In this post, I have invited a colleague from the Planning Department (PlanD) to brief us on the new items and facilities. Moreover, a colleague from the Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) will share with us about a thematic exhibition staged by the department in the gallery.....

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Not easy to be a father amid the pandemic (20/6/2021)

Today is Father’s Day. First of all, I would like to wish all fathers a Happy Father’s Day! In my previous blog posts, I have also invited colleagues of our departments who are fathers to share their stories on Father’s Day. This time, the good father I would like to introduce to you is someone whose youngest son was born last December, when he was taking part in the temporary hospital construction project day and night in the fight against the pandemic. He will share with us how he strikes a balance between work and his family responsibilities. I will also invite a “qualified” colleague to comment if he is a good father......

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Hong Kong Children’s Hospital received the top accolade in Quality Building Award (13/6/2021)

The results of Quality Building Award (QBA) 2020 were announced at the award presentation ceremony held earlier. The Hong Kong Children’s Hospital (HKCH), designed and built by the Architectural Services Department (ArchSD), has won both the top Quality Excellence Award and the Grand Award of Hong Kong Non‐Residential (New Building ‐ Government, Institution or Community) Category. This time, I have specially invited the Director of Architectural Services, Ms HO Wing-yin, Winnie, and Project Director of the ArchSD, Mr LI Kiu-yin, Michael to introduce the design and architectural features of the HKCH. Chairman of QBA 2020 Organizing Committee, Mr Peter MOK, will tell us why the HKCH has won the highest accolade......

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Smart site of Civil Engineering and Development Department (6/6/2021)

The Tung Chung New Town Extension (TCNTE) is the first trial project for developing a smart low-carbon community on Lantau Island, adopting city concepts that are smart, green and resilient to environment and climate. Under the project, the Tung Chung East reclamation works are being carried out on schedule. The Civil Engineering and Development Department (CEDD) has adopted over 30 innovative technologies in various aspects of works, such as the Internet of Things (IoT), the cloud systems, Artificial Intelligence (AI), satellite navigation and smart safety measures, with the aim of ushering in smart city development. This time, colleagues from the CEDD will take us to the Innovation Hub of the Tung Chung East reclamation works (InnoTCE) to explain how the project team utilises innovative technologies to enhance site management and operation efficiency, as well as to further improve site safety......

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