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AUG
The new Centralised
Tender Collection System, launched at the Urban Renewal Resource Centre in Tai Kok Tsui, has significantly reduced the time needed for tender exercises during the organisation of maintenance works hence accelerating the process of building rehabilitation.
OCTThe URA commenced the Shantung Street/ Thistle Street Development Scheme in Mong Kok, which would enhance the liveability, accessibility and vibrancy of the
community through restructuring and replanning of the site for improved urban design and the better use of the public facilities.
SEP
NOV The
developed for URA staff to show their negative results of Deep Throat Saliva Test to residents during freezing surveys, and to alert staff to stay away from buildings with COVID-19 infection risk, hence safeguarding the health of both URA staff and the residents. The URA also displayed ‘LeaveHomeSafe’ venue QR codes at its 43 venues to facilitate public members to record the date and time for checking into venues, and to receive COVID-19 exposure notifications and health advice.
DECUpon the closing of application for the remaining 43 units of eResidence under the ‘Starter Homes’ Pilot Scheme, the URA received a total of 4,909 applicants who were later randomly assigned with priority numbers for invitations to eligibility vetting interviews and flat selection. The remaining units were all sold out to eligible applicants subsequently.
Having acquired various knowledge on urban renewal and incorporated their creativity, 105 students from seven secondary schools who took part in the Young Leaders Programme jointly organised by the URA and the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, shared their urban regeneration proposal for the preservation and revitalisation project of ‘7 Mallory Street’ on the presentation day. The programme aimed to promote community inclusiveness and improve the living quality of residents in old districts.
‘Health
Code’
mobile
app was
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