Today we are doing a bit of PR for our HKU mates. There is an interesting series of seminars running right as you read this message. Please click on the image to find out more information     And that's not all - The HKU year 3 students have been conducting a study on SkyPlaza and its associated golf course. Their website and findings are quite interesting, especially the discussion forum. To read more information, please click onto the link http://web.hku.hk/~h0333305/champians/index.html

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Rethink on Central site will hold up its sale
BARCLAY CRAWFORD and CHLOE LAI, SCMP 26 November 2005
Government plans to sell prime land in Central have been delayed after town planners ordered a reassessment of the site's historic value.

Ex-buildings chief to be quizzed on land grant
CHLOE LAI, SCMP 25 November 2005
Former buildings chief Leung Chin-man will spend his first day of retirement in Legco defending his role in the Grand Promenade saga, which saw Henderson Land reap a multibillion-dollar windfall from a bonus land grant.

Waste charge to increase cost of renovations
CHEUNG CHI-FAI, SCMP 25 November 2005
The cost of flat renovations is expected to rise slightly after next month's introduction of the construction-waste charging scheme aimed at cutting the amount of material dumped in landfills by at least 20 per cent.

One tender received for Tuen Mun Station property development project
KCRC Press Release, 25 November 2005
One tender was received for the joint venture property development at West Rail Tuen Mun Station at the close of submission today.

Highways Department invites tenders for road management and maintenance projects
Hong Kong Government, 24 November 2005
The Highways Department is now inviting interested parties to submit tenders for the provision of department's three road management and maintenance projects.

New lines of attack in row over Henderson land grant
CHLOE LAI, SCMP 24 November 2005
New battle lines are being drawn in the row over Henderson Land's multibillion-dollar windfall from a bonus land grant, with building professionals rallying behind former buildings director Leung Chin-man who authorised the grant.

Tamar to keep harbor view
Cannix Yau, The Standard 23 November 2005

With the aim of preserving views of Hong Kong's harborfront, the government will adopt a plot ratio of seven for the new government headquarters to be built at Tamar, which is about half the ratio of neighboring commercial buildings.

Lantau plan disappoints residents
Wendy Leung, The Standard 23 November 2005
Local residents' groups were dismayed after the government released its revised concept plan for Lantau in the Legislative Council, saying consultation had been minimal and the planning process lacked transparency.

Audit report unfair, says Henderson
FELIX CHAN and CHLOE LAI, SCMP 23 November 2005

The Post's audit report coverage

An audit report last week on a grant of bonus land for the luxury Grand Promenade project at Sai Wan Ho was unfair and misleading, Henderson Land Development says.

LCQ10: Development of cruise terminal
Hong Kong Government, 23 November 2005
Following is the question by the Hon Cheung Hok-ming and a written reply by the Secretary for Economic Development and Labour, Mr Stephen Ip, in the Legislative Council today (November 23)

LCQ2: Proposed North Lantau Hospital
Hong Kong Government, 23 November 2005
Following is a question by the Hon Wong Kwok-hing and a reply by the Secretary for Health, Welfare and Food, Dr York Chow, in the Legislative Council today (November 23)

LCQ13: Details of existing outsourced service contracts awarded by the Housing Authority
Hong Kong Government, 23 November 2005
Following is a question by the Hon LEUNG Kwok-hung and a written reply by the Secretary for Housing, Planning and Lands, Mr Michael SUEN in the Legislative Council today (November 23)

Public being kept in the dark over Tamar site, say activists
CHLOE LAI, SCMP 22 November 2005
Three anti-reclamation groups yesterday accused the government of plotting to keep the public and the Legislative Council in the dark over the future of the harbourfront Tamar site in Admiralty.

No public consultation on Tamar design
CHLOE LAI, SCMP 21 December 2005
A public consultation similar to the one for West Kowloon has been ruled out for the smaller-than-expected government headquarters in Tamar.

Tamar pollution prediction 'far too low'
NIKI LAW, Sunday Morning Post 20 November 2005
Official figures seriously underestimate the pollution levels people will face in Central once the new government offices are built at the Tamar site and the surrounding district developed, it has been claimed.

Government proposes two options to enhance the safety of windows
Hong Kong Facade Association,18 November 2005
The Hong Kong Facade Association Inauguration 2005 was being held on November 18, 2005 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Mr. Wu Moon Hoi Marco JP, Director of Buildings and Mr. Wong Tin Cheung Conrad, President of Hong Kong Construction Association had officiated the ceremony.

Official faces flats probe
MichaelNgandCarrieChan , The Standard 17 November 2005

Watchdog reveals how land decision cost government $125m

Retiring Permanent Secretary for Housing, Planning and Lands, Leung Chin- man, will be investigated after an Audit Commission report revealed Wednesday that in 2001, when he was the Director of Buildings, a developer was permitted to nearly double the size of a residential project in Sai Wan Ho for a sliver of additional land premium.

Tamar project cut back to save the view
CHLOE LAI, SCMP 17 November 2005

The Tamar site viewed from Jardine House. Picture by Edward Wong

The new government headquarters at Tamar will be between 26 and 32-storeys high, significantly lower than originally planned, to preserve views of the harbour and ridgeline.

SCMP Cartoon
SCMP 17 November 2005

11 Patten: a man of substance
Christina Loh, SCMP 17 November 2005
Why is Chris Patten still such a popular figure among ordinary Hongkongers? Whether you love him or loathe him, the former colonial governor can still draw large crowds, and people are still interested in what he has to say.

New director of housing appointed
FELIX CHAN, SCMP 16 November 2005
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Director Thomas Chan Chun-yuen is to become permanent secretary for housing, planning and lands and director of housing in the New Year.

Kowloon Tong tender offer
ERNEST KONG, SCMP 16 November 2005

Joy Garden in Kowloon Tong

Developers are eyeing the joint development potential of a 30-year-old residential property in Kowloon Tong that has been put up for tender by individual owners.

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