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News Headlines

Draft Pak Shek Kok (East) Outline Zoning Plan approved
Hong Kong Government, 13 January 2006
The Chief Executive in Council has approved the draft Pak Shek Kok (East) Outline Zoning Plan (OZP).

MTR plans futuristic upgrades for its stations
ANITA LAM, SCMP 10 January 2006

Future MTR stations will have a 'modern, sophisticated feel'.

MTR stations are to be turned into futuristic-looking centres in coming years, offering services including foot massages, clinics and even learning centres.

We won't budge on hub, says minister
ANITA LAM, SCMP 9 January 2006
The planning minister yesterday insisted the government would stick to its proposal for the West Kowloon Cultural District despite a damning Legco subcommittee report last week that called for a major overhaul.

Hui snubs Legco over West Kowloon plans
AndreaChiu,LeslieKwoh andMichaelNg, The Standard 7 January 2006
Chief Secretary Rafael Hui has rejected recommendations by a Legislative Council subcommittee on the West Kowloon cultural district project, saying they "deviated substantially" from the government's original concept.

Housing Department closely monitors contractor's performance
Hong Kong Government, 3 January 2006
The following is issued on behalf of the Housing Authority:

The Housing Department would continue to closely monitor and review the performance of the contractor for three public housing construction sites, the Deputy Director for Housing (Development and Construction), Ms Ada Fung, said today (January 3).

AWE opening
The much anticipated AsiaWorld-Expo (AWE), Hong Kong’s largest exhibition and event complex, officially opened on 21 December 2005. This marked another milestone in the development of SkyCity on the airport island.

LCQ13: Use of prefabricated building components in public housing construction projects
Hong Kong Government, 21 December 2005
Following is a question by the Hon Wong Kwok-hing and a written reply by the Secretary for Housing, Planning and Lands, Mr Michael Suen, in the Legislative Council today (December 21):

Buildings plans approved in November
Hong Kong Government, 20 December
The Buildings Department approved 25 building plans in November - 11 on Hong Kong Island, 11 in Kowloon and 3 in the New Territories.

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