Minutes of the 8th Meeting of
District Facilities Management Committee (2014-15)
Central and Western District Council
Date
Time
Venue
: 4 June 2015 (Thursday)
: 2:30 pm
: Conference Room
14/F, Harbour Building
38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong
Present:
Chairman:
Mr CHAN Choi-hi, MH*
Vice-chairman:
Mr CHAN Ho-lim, Joseph
Members:
Mr CHAN Hok-fung, MH*
Ms CHENG Lai-king
Mr CHEUNG Kwok-kwan, JP
Mr HUI Chi-fung
Mr IP Kwok-him, GBS, JP
Mr KAM Nai-wai, MH*
Dr Malcolm LAM
Mr LEE Chi-hang, Sidney*
Miss LO Yee-hang
Mr MAN Chi-wah, MH*
Mr NG Siu-keung, Thomas, MH, JP*
Miss SIU Ka-yi*
Mr WONG Kin-shing*
Mr YIP Wing-shing, BBS, MH, JP*
Remarks:
(2:37 pm - 4:04 pm)
(2:49 pm - end of the meeting)
(2:54 pm - end of the meeting)
(2:49 pm - 3:12 pm)
(3:36 pm - 3:50 pm)
(beginning of the meeting - 3:40 pm)
(2:43 pm - end of the meeting)
*
Members who attended the whole meeting
( ) Time of attendance of Members
Item 5
Ms CHAN Shuk-hing, Daphne
Ms YIP Wai-ting, Wendy
Senior Librarian (Central and Western),
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Librarian (Shek Tong Tsui Public Library),
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
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Item 6
Ms CHAN Shuk-hing, Daphne
Ms YIP Wai-ting, Wendy
Mr MAK Chi-keong
Items 7-8
Mr CHAIONG David, Stanley
Mr NGAN Siu-ming, George
Ms CHOW Pui-shan, Cindy
Item 9
Miss YU Yan-yan, Rosanna
Mr HO Man-lung, Clark
Mr WAN Wah-yung
Mr YU Fung-lap
Miss LAI Ho-yee
Mr TAM Ho-yuen
Mr CHAN Yuet-hong
Mr LEE Chi-keung
Dr KWONG Chi-man
Mr CHAN Wah-tim
Miss LO Po-si
Item 10
Miss YU Yan-yan, Rosanna
Mr HO Man-lung, Clark
Item 11
Miss YU Yan-yan, Rosanna
Ms LAI Yuen-ping, Rita
Mr MAK Chi-keong
Senior Librarian (Central and Western),
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Librarian (Shek Tong Tsui Public Library),
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Property Services Manager (Central-West),
Architectural Services Department
Chief Leisure Manager (Hong Kong West),
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
District Leisure Manager (Central and Western),
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Deputy District Leisure Manager (District Support)
Central and Western, Leisure and Cultural Services
Department
Senior Executive Officer (District Management),
Central and Western District Office
Executive Officer (District Management),
Central and Western District Office
Architect (Works), Home Affairs Department
Assistant Director, Andrew Lee King Fun & Associates
Architects Ltd
Architect, Andrew Lee King Fun & Associates Architects Ltd
Architect Assistant, Andrew Lee King Fun & Associates
Architects Ltd
Assistant Engineer, Meinhardt (C&S) Limited
Senior Manager, Beria Consultants Limited
Assistant Professor, Department of History,
Hong Kong Baptist University
Secretary, Friends of Mount Davis
Chairman, Mount Davis Concern Group
Senior Executive Officer (District Management),
Central and Western District Office
Executive Officer (District Management),
Central and Western District Office
Senior Executive Officer (District Management),
Central and Western District Office
District Secretary, Central and Western District Office
Property Services Manager (Central-West),
Architectural Services Department
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Item 12
Miss YU Yan-yan, Rosanna
Ms LAI Yuen-ping, Rita
Mr CHAN Hei-yim, Leo
Mr CHAN Chung-yin
Item 13
Miss YU Yan-yan, Rosanna
Miss LEUNG Wai-chun, Karmen
Item 15
Ms CHOW Pui-shan, Cindy
Mr HO Man-lung, Clark
In Attendance:
Miss CHOW Ho-kiu, Cheryl, JP
Miss LAM Bing-bing, Erica
Mr CHAN Shing-fung
Miss YU Yan-yan, Rosanna
Mr HO Man-lung, Clark
Miss LEUNG Wai-chun, Karmen
Ms CHAN Shuk-hing, Daphne
Mr CHAU Ngai-kwong, Alee
Mr LIU King-tong
Mr HA Chung-kin
Mr LAM Chun-fung
Secretary:
Miss KWOK Ka-man, Kaman
Senior Executive Officer (District Management),
Central and Western District Office
District Secretary, Central and Western District Office
Electronics Engineer (Project), Electrical and Mechanical
Services Department
Assistant Electronics Inspector (Project), Electrical and
Mechanical Services Department
Senior Executive Officer (District Management),
Central and Western District Office
Liaison Officer I (District Facilities & Community
Involvement), Central and Western District Office
Deputy District Leisure Manager (District Support) Central
and Western, Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Executive Officer (District Management),
Central and Western District Office
District Officer (Central and Western)
Assistant District Officer (Central and Western)
Senior Executive Officer (District Council)(Atg.),
Central and Western District Office
Senior Executive Officer (District Management),
Central and Western District Office
Executive Officer (District Management),
Central and Western District Office
Liaison Officer I (District Facilities & Community
Involvement), Central and Western District Office
Senior Librarian (Central and Western),
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Chief Estate Officer (District Lands Office, Hong Kong East,
West and South) (Atg.), Lands Department
Chairman, Chung Wan and Mid-levels Area Committee
Chairman, Sheung Wan and Sai Ying Pun Area Committee
Chairman, Kennedy Town and Shek Tong Tsui Area
Committee
Executive Officer (District Council) 4,
Central and Western District Office
Absent with Apologies:
Mr CHAN Chit-kwai, BBS, JP
Mr CHEUNG Yick-hung, Jackie
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Opening Remarks
The Chairman welcomed Members and representatives of government departments
to the 8th meeting of the District Facilities Management Committee (DFMC) (2014-15).
Item 1:
Adoption of the Agenda
(2:34 pm)
2.
The Committee adopted the revised agenda.
Confirmation of the Minutes of the 7th DFMC Meeting of Central and
Western District Held on 9 April 2015
Item 2:
(2:34 pm)
3.
The minutes of the 7th meeting were confirmed.
Item 3:
Chairman’s Report
(2:34 pm - 2:35 pm)
4.
The Chairman said that on 1 and 2 June 2015, he and Members had conducted site
inspections on Mount Davis and at the venues of the Leisure and Cultural Services
Department (LCSD) which were affected by the MTR West Island Line (WIL).
Action Checklist on Matters Arising from the 7th DFMC Meeting
(C&W DFMC Paper No. 33/2015)
(2:35 pm - 2:36 pm)
Item 4:
5.
The Committee noted the paper.
Item 5:
Fund Application of District Minor Works Projects - Upgrading of Projector
in Extension Activities Room of Smithfield Public Library
(C&W DFMC Paper No. 32/2015)
(2:36 pm - 2:38 pm)
6.
Ms Daphne CHAN, Senior Librarian (Central and Western) of the LCSD, introduced
the paper to the Committee and proposed upgrading the projector in the extension activities
room of the Smithfield Public Library.
7.
After discussion, the Committee endorsed an allocation of $38,700 to the LCSD for
the implementation of the above project.
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Item 6:
Fund Application of District Minor Works Projects - Provision of Mobile
Library Stop
(C&W DFMC Paper No. 41/2015)
(2:38 pm - 3:03 pm)
8.
Ms Daphne CHAN of the LCSD introduced the paper to the Committee, including
the parking location of the mobile library van and the locations of the electricity box and the
planter. The works concerned would be commenced after the approval of temporary
government land allocation.
9.
Mr KAM Nai-wai enquired why the works would last for six months and suggested
the DFMC write to the Lands Department (LandsD) for requesting prompt approval of the
LCSD’s application for temporary government land allocation. He also opined that as the
road section where the electricity box would be erected was relatively wide, another district
consultation exercise could be skipped so that the library stop could come into service as soon
as possible.
10.
Mr Joseph CHAN indicated that some people placed a lot of goods at the
LCSD-proposed location for the library stop. Worrying that these people might come into
conflict with the staff of the mobile library, he enquired how the LCSD would prevent such
conflicts. While considering the road section relatively wide for electricity box erection, he
hoped other departments could render support wherever possible and approve the LCSD’s
application for land use and road opening as soon as possible.
11.
Miss SIU Ka-yi said that the works had been under study for some time and enquired
about the earliest date for the commissioning of the LCSD mobile library. She also
suggested that while the applications for temporary government land allocation and road
opening were pending departmental approval, the LCSD should carry out district consultation
and electricity box design in the meantime.
12.
Mr Thomas NG believed that the shop operators nearby would have concern, as the
width of the proposed road section for the electricity box erection would be cut from merely 4
to 4.5 metres at present to about 3 metres after the electricity box was put up. He suggested
relocating the electricity box 1 to 2 metres eastward to minimise the impacts to shops,
pedestrians and underground facilities.
13.
Mr MAN Chi-wah said that as the mobile library needed power supply from the
electricity box, it was necessary for the electricity box to be set up at the parking location of
the mobile library. He added that the Hongkong Electric Company, Limited had confirmed
the availability of outlet point underneath the location, so there was no need to make cable
connection from the other side of the square.
14.
The Chairman opined that while the application was pending approval, the LCSD
could carry out the consultation and design in the meantime to expedite the work progress.
15.
Ms Daphne CHAN of the LCSD indicated that after the location for setting up the
mobile library was confirmed at the DFMC meeting in October 2014, the LCSD reported at
every meeting of the Working Group on District Minor Works (Working Group) the progress
of the project on the provision of mobile library service, and submitted to the Working Group
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at its meeting on 12 March 2015 papers assessing the progress of the whole project and the
various tasks involved. The implementation of the works needed the cooperation and
consent of various departments. The LandsD had earlier consulted a number of departments
on the erection of the electricity box and a notice board. While receiving the departments’
feedback from time to time, the LCSD correspondingly followed up and handled the matters
as well as giving replies. For instance, as the Transport Department (TD) pointed out that
there should be at least 0.5 metre between the electricity box and the roadside, the LCSD had
to make amendments accordingly and liaise with the Property Services Branch of the ArchSD
for revision of the relevant plans. She further said that after the Central and Western District
Office (C&WDO) relayed to the LandsD the views of Working Group members on launching
the district consultation, the LandsD prepared relevant forms for the LCSD to make
comments. In arranging the district consultation later, the C&WDO would also have to
allow adequate time for response. She said that only after the LandsD completed the
established procedures could it grant permission for temporary government land allocation to
the LCSD and by that time, the Property Services Branch of the ArchSD could commence the
works. She indicated that if the fund allocation was endorsed, the LCSD could consider
with the Property Services Branch making pre-work arrangements first, such as preparation of
tender documents. The six-month period required for the works had already taken into
account the concurrent implementation of a number of work items set out in the estimated
work schedule submitted in March, including the TD’s erection of traffic signs for the mobile
library van.
16.
The Chairman enquired about the scope of district consultation.
17.
Ms Daphne CHAN of the LCSD replied that the LandsD would send documents to
C&WDO later and upon request, the C&WDO would arrange the district consultation.
18.
After discussion, the Committee endorsed an allocation of $157,000 to the LCSD for
the implementation of the above project. The Committee also agreed to write to the LandsD
for requesting prompt approval of the LCSD’s application for temporary government land
allocation.
Item 7:
Fund Application of District Minor Works Projects - Improvement and
Upgrading of Close-Circuit Television (CCTV) System in Sun Yat Sen
Memorial Park Swimming Pool
(C&W DFMC Paper No. 35/2015)
(3:03 pm - 3:08 pm)
19.
Ms Cindy CHOW, Deputy District Leisure Manager (District Support) Central and
Western of the LCSD, introduced the paper to the Committee, and hoped that the paper would
be submitted to the Finance Committee (FC) for approval by circulation.
20.
Mr Sidney LEE queried whether the works would be effective in further protecting
swimmers’ safety in practice, and opined that there should be more safeguards, rather than
equipment.
21.
Mr George NGAN, District Leisure Manager (Central and Western) of the LCSD,
said that the CCTV system of the swimming pool was mainly used to video-record incidents
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for review/investigation by the department. He added that swimmers’ safety was taken care
of by safeguards and staff in the pool deck area, whilst the CCTV system, as a support, made
full records that would provide objective evidence for verification in future.
22.
After discussion, the Committee endorsed an allocation of $353,000 to the LCSD for
the implementation of the above project. As the fund application exceeded $300,000, the
paper would be submitted to the FC for approval by circulation.
Item 8:
Fund Application of District Minor Works Projects - Improvement Works
to Rock Hill Street Sitting-out Area and Hatton Street Sitting-out Area
(C&W DFMC Paper No. 36/2015)
(3:08 pm - 3:11 pm)
23.
Ms Cindy CHOW of the LCSD introduced the paper to the Committee.
24.
The Chairman requested replacement of the protruding bolts on the bases of chairs in
Rock Hill Street Sitting-out Area.
25.
Ms Cindy CHOW of the LCSD indicated that the work contractor would be
reminded to pay attention to the positions concerned.
26.
After discussion, the Committee endorsed an allocation of $942,000 to the LCSD for
the implementation of the above project. As the fund application exceeded $300,000, the
paper would be submitted to the FC for approval.
Item 9:
Fund Application of District Minor Works Projects - Setting up of Travel
Facilities at Military Relics in Mount Davis
(C&W DFMC Paper No. 40/2015)
(3:11 pm - 3:39 pm)
27.
Mr Clark HO, Executive Officer (District Management) of the C&WDO, introduced
the paper to the Committee.
28.
Mr KWONG Chi-man, Assistant Professor of the Department of History of Hong
Kong Baptist University, indicated that Mount Davis was one of the largest overseas military
fortresses of the British army and an important military site uncommon in colonies. He
added that though a few relics had been damaged by the public, most of the war remnants
remained intact, preserving the military history of colonial Hong Kong. He therefore
considered that Mount Davis had significant historical value. He indicated that he had
joined Dr HO Chi-wing, Professor Lawrence LAI and Dr Peter CUNICH from the University
of Hong Kong to conduct site inspection on Mount Davis some months ago and the contents
of information panels, including descriptions of structures, historical backgrounds, historical
facts of wars and post-war developments, had been preliminarily drawn up.
29.
Mr YU Fung-lap, Assistant Director of Andrew Lee King Fun & Associates
Architects Ltd, introduced the paper to the Committee.
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30.
Mr CHAN Wah-tim, Secretary of Friends of Mount Davis, said that this project was
proposed by him eight years ago. He opined that Hong Kong lacked attractions, and
believed that the public could be attracted to visit the grade two heritages on Mount Davis
after the information panels were provided and this would boost the prosperity and economy
of the district. He pointed out that volunteers of Friends of Mount Davis regularly cleared
refuse on the mountain, and the place had become a leisure venue for residents in the Central
and Western District and an attraction for visitors. He believed that the public would not
dispose of refuse nor play war games on the mountain as long as the number of visitors
increased.
31.
Miss LO Po-si, Chairman of Mount Davis Concern Group, said that many residents
in the Central and Western District had little knowledge about the historical sites on Mount
Davis due to the lack of guiding facilities on the mountain. She opined that it was fortunate
to have Friends of Mount Davis organising guided tours in the past so that residents could
come to know the place. She considered that it was very worthwhile and necessary to
conserve Mount Davis, a highly-accessible historical attraction in Hong Kong, as historical
heritages could hardly be recovered if damaged. She further said that Mount Davis was an
ideal leisure place for residents in the increasingly populous Western District, and hoped that
the provision of information panels would be a starting point for attracting more members of
the public within and outside the district to enjoy the place.
32.
Mr MAN Chi-wah remarked that this project was consistent with the conservation
concept he had been advocating that all heritages should be re-vitalised and opened to the
public wherever possible in order to preserve history in a real sense. He said that it was
found during the site inspection on 1 June 2015 that government departments had erected on
the heritages information panels with the same contents, which not only failed to introduce
the heritages but damaged them; whereas in this project, information panels would be placed
near the heritages. He pointed out that information panels were provided in many places in
the district to introduce heritages, such as the Dr Sun Yat-sen Historical Trail and the Peak
Trail. He believed it was worthwhile to put up information panels to introduce the heritages
on Mount Davis. He added that as a fort on Mount Davis had recently been damaged by
members of the public, he looked forward to early commencement of the works for heritage
conservation.
33.
Ms CHENG Lai-king said that the Central and Western District was a place full of
heritages and Mount Davis was a historical site of the British army. She hoped every citizen
would cherish it and government departments would take prompt actions to conserve the
heritages before they were seriously damaged. She also pointed out that the existing
interpretation panels put up by other government departments on Mount Davis heritages were
the same in content and did not specify the departments erecting them. She hoped that
government departments would notify the C&WDO before carrying out the works.
34.
Mr CHAN Hok-fung indicated that during the site inspection on 1 June 2015,
District Council (DC) members and departments had preliminarily settled on the locations of
the information panels, having regard to safety and landscape considerations. He said that
many residents had little knowledge about the history of Mount Davis. He opined that if no
information panel was put up to introduce the history of the site, the heritages might be
damaged by some members of the public who were ignorant about the site’s historical value.
Therefore, he looked forward to early commencement of the works for heritage conservation.
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35.
Mr YIP Wing-shing expressed support for the project and opined that it was
necessary to conserve the heritages. He said that DC members were not against the project,
but disapproved of the budget proposed by the departments in early years. He considered
that the currently proposed project price was reasonable and hoped that Members would
endorse the fund allocation.
36.
The Chairman said that after discussion at the site inspection on 1 June 2015, DC
members and departments had fine-tuned the locations of the information panels, and the
content of each panel would be different. He hoped that Quick Response (QR) codes would
be provided on the panels to enable the public to read more related information immediately
through their mobile phones. He hoped that the information panels would be a starting point
and a Western District military trail could be built ultimately. In addition, he suggested the
information panels be made of enamel.
37.
Mr CHAN Hok-fung enquired about the durability of enamel information panels and
whether colour photos could be printed on enamel panels.
38.
Mr YIP Wing-shing opined that stainless steel felt ice-cold and supported using
enamel provided that maintenance costs for enamel were not high.
39.
Mr YU Fung-lap of Andrew Lee King Fun & Associates Architects Ltd, indicated
that colour photos could be printed on enamel, but for stainless steel, the colour photos had
first to be transformed into rough solid-colour dots, which would then be combined into
photos at relatively low resolutions. He opined that photos printed on enamel would be
aesthetically better. As for maintenance, he pointed out that stainless steel might still rust
whereas enamel could keep looking brand new after years of use.
40.
After discussion, the Committee endorsed an allocation of $2,690,000 (with the
design option of enamel information panels adopted) to the C&WDO for the implementation
of the above project. As the fund application exceeded $300,000, the paper would be
submitted to the FC for approval.
Item 10:
Fund Application of District Minor Works Projects - Provision of Rain
Shelter at Public Light Bus Stand near Matilda International Hospital on
Mount Kellett Road
(C&W DFMC Paper No. 44/2015)
(3:39 pm - 3:41 pm)
41.
Mr Clark HO of the C&WDO introduced the paper to the Committee.
42.
Mr Joseph CHAN indicated that light buses were the only public transport mode for
members of the public going to and leaving the Matilda International Hospital, but there was
no rain shelter along the road from the hospital to the light bus stand. He hoped the work
could provide the public with a shelter from rain and sunshine.
43.
After discussion, the Committee endorsed an allocation of $150,000 to the C&WDO
for the implementation of the above project.
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Item 11:
Fund Application of District Minor Works Projects - Provision of Canopy
at Podium on 3/F of Sai Ying Pun Community Complex
(C&W DFMC Paper No. 42/2015)
(3:41 pm - 4:04 pm)
44.
Ms Rita LAI, District Secretary of the C&WDO, introduced the paper to the
Committee.
45.
Ms CHENG Lai-king queried whether the provision of the canopy was illegal and
whether the canopy could serve as a sunshade and rain shelter in spring and summer. She
did not consider it worth spending money on putting up the canopy.
46.
Mr WONG Kin-shing said that near the location was a well-grown tree which could
serve as a rain shelter for the public, and anticipated that the windy condition along the whole
passageway would render the canopy ineffective as a rain shelter. Therefore, he had
reservations on the work in that section. He suggested the canopy be put up on the
barrier-free access next to the automatic door of the hall to provide a rain shelter for
wheelchair users.
47.
Mr CHAN Hok-fung indicated that government buildings were not subject to
ordinances, and structures erected by the ArchSD were certainly lawful. He said that a
number of residents, especially the aged ones, had expressed to him the view that it was
messy to pass the place in rainy days. He added that the place was not a historical site and
hoped that a canopy could be provided to bring convenience to the public using the
passageway. With regard to Mr WONG Kin-shing’s suggestion to put up a canopy on the
barrier-free access, he considered it worthy of study at the next stage of the project.
48.
Ms Rita LAI of the C&WDO responded to Mr WONG Kin-shing’s comments,
saying that even though a canopy was provided at the entrance of the barrier-free access as Mr
WONG suggested, such a canopy alone could hardly shelter wheelchair users from rain if no
canopy was provided along the passageway section outside the hall entrance. She added that
the tree outside the hall could probably not serve as a rain shelter for the public. She said
that the Antiquities and Monuments Office (AMO) had been consulted earlier and replied that
the decoration outside the hall was not a matter of concern, nor did the AMO have any
comment on the canopy work.
49.
Mr MAK Chi-keong, Property Services Manager (Central-West) of the Architectural
Services Department (ArchSD), said that the canopy was not subject to the regulation of the
Buildings Ordinance as it would be placed within a government building, and that there was
no question of illegal structure as safety had been taken into account in the design of the
project.
50.
The Chairman said that the provision of canopy on the barrier-free access could be
studied later.
51.
Ms Rita LAI of the C&WDO added that all the three phases of the project had to be
completed in order to serve the sun shading and rain sheltering purposes.
52.
Mr MAN Chi-wah indicated that if the canopy was provided only in the corner area,
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people would gather in the area for opening umbrellas and obstruct the passageway. He
therefore suggested endorsing the three parts of the project at one go.
53.
The Chairman suggested using an aluminium canopy.
54.
Mr MAN Chi-wah added that the department proposed the plastic canopy option as
DC members of the Working Group had expressed the hope that the canopy would not block
the antique decoration outside the hall.
55.
The Chairman enquired whether the height of the canopy could be increased.
56.
Mr MAK Chi-keong of the ArchSD indicated that the present height was
recommended as the canopy had to be fixed onto a structural wall, and the department might
discuss with Structural Engineers the comments made by Members on the height of the
canopy.
57.
Mr Sidney LEE suggested using a plastic canopy.
58.
The Chairman agreed with the use of a plastic canopy.
59.
After discussion, the Committee endorsed an allocation of $660,000 to the C&WDO
for the implementation of the above project. As the fund application exceeded $300,000, the
paper would be submitted to the FC for approval.
Item 12:
Fund Application of District Minor Works Projects - Improvement Works
to Audio-visual Equipment of Community Complexes/Community Centres
in Central and Western District
(C&W DFMC Paper No. 43/2015)
(4:04 pm - 4:27 pm)
60.
Ms Rita LAI of the C&WDO introduced the paper to the Committee.
61.
Mr CHAN Hok-fung supported the project, saying that the equipment had been used
for certain years and was due for replacement. He enquired whether the depreciation of
LCD control panels was higher than that of conventional control panels, and whether the
projector, if fixed at the rear of Sai Ying Pun Community Complex Community Hall, would
be so distant as to result in weak projection brightness.
62.
Mr Sidney LEE opined that the mobile projector in use at Sai Ying Pun Community
Complex Community Hall was very obstructive for the space of the activity venue, and
suggested installing a lifting projector at the ceiling of the stage.
63.
Ms Rita LAI of the C&WDO quoted the comments of the venue staff, saying that the
LCD control panels were easy to use, convenient and well-received by venue users. She
pointed out that the use of LCD control panels was recommended for all venues except those
without projectors.
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64.
Mr Leo CHAN, Electronics Engineer (Project) of the Electrical and Mechanical
Services Department (EMSD), said that the fixed projector recommended in Option 1 would
be equipped with a long-focus lens to project images from the rear of the hall to the screen at
the front and it was easier to operate than the existing portable projector. With regard to the
suggestion of using a lifting projector, he said that this might involve extra costs (for example,
regular safety checks by professionals), so Option 1, namely installing a fixed projector at the
rear of the hall, was recommended.
65.
Mr CHAN Hok-fung reminded the department to install protection facilities for the
projector as the venue would also be used as badminton courts. Besides, he requested the
department to mitigate the serious echo problem of the audio equipment in Kennedy Town
Community Complex, which had a relatively low ceiling.
66.
Mr MAN Chi-wah, while supporting the provision of a fixed projector at Sai Ying
Pun Community Complex Community Hall, had reservations on installing the fixed projector
at the rear of the hall because the venue would be used as badminton courts. He suggested
installing the fixed projector at a position near the stage.
67.
Mr WONG Kin-shing suggested wired microphones at all venues be replaced with
wireless microphones as well.
68.
The Chairman agreed with the installation of the fixed projector.
69.
Ms Rita LAI of the C&WDO said that both wired and wireless microphones would
be replaced in the project and wired microphones would be kept as back-ups because wireless
microphones broke down more easily. She added that the matter of lengthening the wired
microphone cables would be discussed with the EMSD later.
70.
Mr Leo CHAN of the EMSD indicated that the projector would be fixed on a
specially designed bracket for protection. With regard to the suggestion of installing the
projector at a position near the stage, experience showed that at such a distance, the light
emitted from the projector would probably cause nuisance to guests on the stage. Besides,
he indicated that while the department could install audio-visual equipment in Kennedy Town
Community Complex to reduce echo in the venue, the problem could hardly be eliminated
simply by upgrading the audio-visual equipment as echo could be caused by various factors
(such as venue design and the materials used for the ceiling and walls).
71.
After discussion, the Committee endorsed an allocation of $1,100,000 to the
C&WDO for the implementation of the above project. As the fund application exceeded
$300,000, the paper would be submitted to the FC for approval.
Item 13:
Fund Application of District Minor Works Projects - Festive Decoration
Projects of Central-Mid-Levels Escalator and Walkway System (2015-16)
(C&W DFMC Paper No. 39/2015)
(4:27 pm - 4:37 pm)
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72.
Miss Karmen LEUNG, Liaison Officer I (District Facilities & Community
Involvement) of the C&WDO introduced the paper to the Committee.
73.
Mr CHAN Hok-fung opined that the design of the lightings off Central Market was
too simple, and looked forward to improvement in this year’s design.
74.
Miss Karmen LEUNG of the C&WDO said that Members’ views would be relayed
to the contractor for improvement in design.
75.
After discussion, the Committee endorsed an allocation of $1,108,000 to the
C&WDO for the implementation of the above project. As the fund application exceeded
$300,000, the paper would be submitted to the FC for approval.
Item 14:
Request for Report of MTR Corporation Limited (MTRC) Regarding
Re-provisioning and Handover of LCSD Facilities Affected by WIL
Construction Works
(C&W DFMC Paper No. 26/2015)
(4:37 pm - 4:47 pm)
76.
The Chairman, who submitted the paper, indicated that on 2 June 2015, he joined
Members as well as representatives from the LCSD and the MTRC for site inspections at Hill
Road Rest Garden, Sai Woo Lane Playground and Mui Fong Street Children’s Playground.
The deficiencies of the facilities in these venues were listed in the paper tabled for Members’
reference.
77.
Mr George NGAN of the LCSD said that the three inspected venues were expected
to be returned to the LCSD after the commissioning of the Sai Ying Pun Station, but the
MTRC indicated that estimating on the current progress of re-provisioning, the return would
be effected in the third quarter. He believed that Hill Road Rest Garden and Mui Fong Street
Children’s Playground could be returned as scheduled, but it would take longer to follow up
Sai Woo Lane Playground due to its larger area. On that day, the MTRC representative had
promised Members to promptly make good the deficiencies spotted by the Members. He
further said that the LCSD would tie in with the MTRC and would promptly open the venues
to the public after taking over them.
78.
The Chairman estimated that Mui Fong Street Children’s Playground would be the
first to be opened, but there were still deficiencies that required the MTRC’s follow-ups in the
three venues.
79.
Mr Sidney LEE suggested the MTRC submit a schedule on the exact time of venue
return.
80.
Mr WONG Kin-shing requested that before taking over the venues, the LCSD should
thoroughly inspect the facilities there for ensuring compliance with the department’s
standards. He pointed out that there were still deficiencies in the works of Sai Woo Lane
Playground, and hoped that the LCSD would have discussion with Members before taking
over the venues.
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81.
Mr CHAN Hok-fung agreed that the LCSD should thoroughly inspect the facilities
of the venues before its takeover. Citing an example, he said that a number of problems,
such as uneven drain covers on the ground and the prolonged unserviceability of drinking
fountains, still existed in Forbes Street Temporary Playground after its opening.
82.
The Chairman requested the LCSD to thoroughly inspect the venues.
83.
Mr George NGAN of the LCSD said that the LCSD and other relevant departments
had to follow specific standards in venue takeovers, and the venues had to meet the specific
standards of the departments before being taken over and opened to the public. He pointed
out that the MTRC had earlier postponed the dates of venue return, and hoped that the MTRC
could promptly improve the facilities in the venues for the department’s inspection and
takeover. The LCSD would also continue to follow up the matter.
84.
Mr Sidney LEE suggested that the LCSD notify the DC members of the
constituencies concerned prior to the venue takeover, inviting them to join in the venue
inspections and takeovers, and that principal government officials be invited to officiate the
openings of the venues.
85.
Mr George NGAN of the LCSD indicated that the department would consider the
suggestions with the MTRC and the relevant departments.
86.
After discussion, the Committee agreed to request the LCSD to keep monitoring the
progress of the MTRC’s re-provisioning of the facilities and to conduct thorough inspections
before taking over the venues for ensuring that the facilities met the standards for LCSD
venues.
Item 15
New Proposals on District Minor Works Projects 2014-2015
(C&W DFMC Paper No. 34/2015)
(4:47 pm - 4:48 pm)
87.
The Committee noted the above paper.
Item 16
LCSD Report on Extension Activities and Usage of Public Libraries in
Central and Western District
(C&W DFMC Paper No. 30/2015)
(4:48 pm)
88.
The Committee noted the above paper.
Item 17
Report on Free Entertaining Programmes Launched by LCSD in Central
and Western District
(C&W DFMC Paper No. 31/2015)
(4:48 pm)
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89.
The Committee noted the above paper.
Item 18
Report on Recreational and Sports Activities and Facility Management by
LCSD in Central and Western District
(C&W DFMC Paper No. 37/2015)
(4:49 pm)
90.
The Committee noted the above paper.
Item 19
Financial Report on District Minor Works Projects in Central and Western
District
(C&W DFMC Paper No. 38/2015)
(4:49 pm)
91.
The Committee noted the above paper.
Item 20
(4:49 pm)
92.
The Committee noted the above paper.
Item 21
(4:49 pm)
93.
Report of Working Group
Any Other Business
There was no other business.
Item 22
Date of the Next Meeting
(4:49 pm - 4:50 pm)
94.
The Chairman announced that the 9th DFMC meeting would be held on 23 July 2015.
The paper submission deadline for government departments would be 2 July 2015, while the
deadline for Members would be 8 July 2015.
95.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:50 pm.
The minutes
Chairman: Mr CHAN Choi-hi
Secretary: Miss SUM Sze-yan, Cyan
Central and Western District Council Secretariat
July 2015
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were confirmed 23 July 2015