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On promoting public understanding on URA’s work, a series of physical briefings were organised for members of District Councils and community leaders in 18 districts to share key findings of URA’s Study on New Strategy for Building Rehabilitation as well as the importance of preventive maintenance. In light of the pandemic, briefings on subsidy schemes covering lift modernisation, building inspection and repair works and fire safety improvement works were conducted online for District Councils and the general public to enhance understanding of scheme implementation details and application.
Briefings are conducted for members of District Councils to understand key findings of the Study on New Strategy on Building Rehabilitation.
Equipping Owners with Knowledge and Empowering Them to Organise Rehabilitation Works
Proper building rehabilitation and regular maintenance are the key to extend the serviceability and structural stability of buildings and hence help slow down the pace of urban decay. Over the years, the URA has put substantial effort in the implementation and promotion of proper maintenance of buildings.
To enhance the understanding of financial assistance schemes and facilitate applications, briefings on various building rehabilitation schemes were conducted online during the pandemic. The URA has promoted the online briefings to 32 Owners Corporations in Kowloon City and Yau Tsim Mong districts through the network of the District Council members. Meanwhile, the URA also seeks to empower building owners to organise maintenance works by equipping them with knowledge ranging from procurement of contractors and consultants, specifications of work scope, to responsibilities and liabilities of the parties involved. Such practical information on building rehabilitation, together with professional advices and technical assistance, are all available on the all-in-one website – Building Rehabilitation Platform, as described on page 41 of the Operating Review.
With the financial assistance from URA’s rehabilitation scheme,
I don’t have to worry much about the repair cost. Now I can have a better living environment.
Mr TAM Yip-hoi
Beneficiary of Building Maintenance Grant Scheme for Needy Owners
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