Urban Renewal Authority 2018-19 Annual Report

52 OPERATING REVIEW Shophouse Preservation Project The construction works in the Shanghai Street/Argyle Street Project (MK/01) have been completed and fitting- out works are now in progress. The preserved shop houses will be reserved for restaurant and retail uses to celebrate the local character whilst meeting local needs. Building Information Modelling (BIM) technology was employed in Shanghai Street/ Argyle Street Project throughout the preservation cycle, bringing higher precision and efficiency from construction, project management to facility management. Western Market To work out a better future plan for the Western Market, Lands Department has agreed to a further 12-month extension of holding over of the land lease until February 2020. Shanghai Street/Argyle Street Project preserves the veranda façade and the character-defining elements of the pre-war buildings. Photo shows a section of the building cluster.