Publications and Press Releases
Publications and Press Releases
 
Press Releases
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30/12/2008
 Lists of public facilities in private developments updated
18/12/2008
 LBAC consulted on URS Review and plans to foster a sustainable built environment
17/12/2008
 LCQ14: Ma Wan Park
17/12/2008
 LCQ19: Co-ordinated Maintenance of Buildings Scheme
13/12/2008
 Secretary for Development attends forum on planning and development in Guangzhou
12/12/2008

Partnering programme launched for Urban Renewal Strategy Review
03/12/2008
 LCQ17: Removal of dangerous and abandoned signboards
02/12/2008
 Non-in-situ land exchange for King Yin Lei approved
26/11/2008
 LCQ9: Vetting and approving applications for the construction of small houses
26/11/2008
 LCQ1: Hopewell Centre II
23/11/2008
 Immediate measures taken to enhance lift safety
21/11/2008
 Government appoints new non-executive directors of Urban Renewal Authority
20/11/2008
 Secretary for Development visits Eastern District
19/11/2008
 SDEV's speech at the opening ceremony of MIPIM Asia 2008 (English only)
19/11/2008
 Secretary for Development speaks about Hopewell Centre II
19/11/2008
 Secretary for Development speaks about measures to reduce development density and Central-Wan Chai Bypass
19/11/2008
 LCQ9: Complaints about water seepage
19/11/2008
 LCQ5: Hopewell Centre II
13/11/2008
 Five Hong Kong/ Shenzhen co-operation pacts signed (with photos)
12/11/2008
 Government determined to enhance lift safety
12/11/2008
 LCQ9: Cycle track facilities
10/11/2008
 Government appoints Urban Renewal Authority Executive Director
05/11/2008
 LCQ19: Projects to improve pedestrian environment and beautify the harbourfront
05/11/2008
 LCQ6: Use of land for open storage and port back-up
04/11/2008
 Construction industry on Mainland and in Hong Kong enhance co-operation
02/11/2008
 Government committed to harbour protection
31/10/2008
 Secretary for Development to attend World Urban Forum in Nanjing
29/10/2008
 LCQ18: Rooftop greening
29/10/2008
 LCQ9: Implementation of infrastructure projects
27/10/2008
 Land Registry celebrates its 15th anniversary (with photo)
23/10/2008
 LBAC Briefed on Policy Address Initiatives and Joint Practice Note on Development Control Parameters
22/10/2008
 LCQ12: Government's tree care work
22/10/2008
 LCQ9: Handling of Water Seepage Complaints
18/10/2008
 Government to provide a sustainable living environment for Hong Kong (with photo)
17/10/2008
 SDEV officiates at lecture on global design in New York (with photo)
16/10/2008
 Secretary for Development to visit New York
11/10/2008
 Hong Kong and Sichuan sign cooperation arrangement on support of reconstruction in the Sichuan earthquake stricken areas (with photos/videos)
10/10/2008
 Secretary for Development and Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development offer condolences to family of late Dr Chan Wai-kwan
10/10/2008
 SCMA and SDEV to visit Sichuan
06/10/2008
 Proposals sought for Tin Shui Wai Area 112 Site B
05/10/2008
 Secretary for Development speaks about developments in Tin Shui Wai
05/10/2008
 Government and the public join hands to promote building safety (with photo)
29/09/2008
 Appointment of Director of Buildings (with photos)
24/09/2008
 Secretary for Development meets Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority (with photos)
23/09/2008
 Secretary for Development visits distinctive buildings in Melbourne (With photos)
22/09/2008
 Government committed to promoting sustainable built environment in Hong Kong (with photos)
19/09/2008
 Secretary for Development leading delegation to World Sustainable Building Conference in Melbourne
18/09/2008
 Secretary for Development speaks to media after meeting of Hong Kong-Shenzhen Joint Task Force on Boundary District Development
18/09/2008
 Hong Kong-Shenzhen Joint Task Force on Boundary District Development reaches agreement on construction of Liantang/Heung Yuen Wai Boundary Control Point
08/09/2008
 Creative ideas to preserve and revitalise Tai O get awards (with photos)
26/08/2008
 Updated lists of public facilities in private developments available
22/08/2008
 Four hotel sites available for triggering
07/08/2008
 LBAC: policy on provision of public facilities in private developments should continue
31/07/2008
 SDEV's speech at at 2008 Green Building Award Ceremony (English only)
31/07/2008
 Creative designs for Tai O on display
26/07/2008
 SDEV's speech at the Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors' Annual Conference (English only)
17/07/2008
 Arrangements for Ma Wan Park
17/07/2008
 SDEV speaks on Urban Renewal Strategy Review
17/07/2008
 Government launches Urban Renewal Strategy Review
12/07/2008
 LC: SDEV's speech on Motion to amend the Building (Refuse Storage and Material Recovery Chambers and Refuse Chutes) (Amendment) Regulation 2008
12/07/2008
 LC: SDEV's speech on Motion to amend the Building (Planning) (Amendment) Regulation 2008 made under the Interpretation and General Clauses Ordinance
09/07/2008
 LCQ18: Town Planning Ordinance
02/07/2008
 LCQ5: The development of Liantang-Heung Yuen Wai boundary control point
25/06/2008
 LCQ4: Property Development at Tsuen Wan West Station
19/06/2008
 Construction sector establishes joint conference to help Sichuan reconstruction
18/06/2008
 LCQ14: Mean site formation level
18/06/2008
 LCQ8: Access to small houses in the New Territories
11/06/2008
 LCQ10: Development of a theme park in Ma Wan
11/06/2008
 LCQ2: Development of Park Island and Ma Wan Park
04/06/2008
 LCQ2: Land exchange policy
29/05/2008
 LBAC Consulted on Urban Design Study for the New Central Harbourfront
28/05/2008
 LCQ14: Building height restrictions
20/05/2008
 New grant scheme for elderly owners to enhance building safety (with photos)
15/05/2008
 Secretary for Development meets English Heritage and National Trust in London (with photos)
14/05/2008
 Secretary for Development meets Heritage Lottery Fund in London (with photos)
13/05/2008
 Secretary for Development attends Hong Kong Association luncheon (with photos)
09/05/2008
 Secretary for Development to visit UK
08/05/2008
 Development Bureau welcomes HKHS's acquisition and rehousing proposals for the Blue House Cluster
07/05/2008
 LCQ13: Provision of sanitary facilities in public place
07/05/2008
 LCQ8: Rights to use public facilities in private developments
07/05/2008
 LCQ5: Management of public facilities on private land
07/05/2008
 LCQ3: Public facilities managed by private owners on private land
05/05/2008
 SDEV visits Kwun Tong District (with photos)
05/05/2008
 Government welcomes URA's one-off acquisition of property interests for Kwun Tong Town Centre Redevelopment Project
29/04/2008
 Secretary for Development visits Central and Western District (with photos)
25/04/2008
 Government welcomes rezoning amendments for preservation of King Yin Lei
11/04/2008
 Secretary for Development speaks about Stage 2 Public Engagement for the Urban Design Study for the New Central Harbourfront
11/04/2008
 Stage 2 Public Engagement for the Urban Design Study for the New Central Harbourfront launched (with photos)
11/04/2008
 SDEV's opening remarks at Legco's Home Affairs Panel meeting
10/04/2008
 Government accepts Ombudsman's Direct Investigation Report on Handling Water Seepage Complaints
09/04/2008
 LCQ11: Residential projects with green features
07/04/2008
 LC: Speech by SDEV tabled at the LegCo Special Finance Committee Meeting (Planning and Lands)
28/03/2008
 Government releases lists of public facilities in private developments
28/03/2008
 Appointment of Town Planning Board members
20/03/2008
 LBAC briefed on Application List and Measures to Facilitate Hotel Development
19/03/2008
 Design competition seeks to revitalise Tai O (with photos)
10/03/2008
 Hong Kong-Shenzhen Joint Task Force on Boundary District Development meets (with photos)
05/03/2008
 LCQ3: Public open space
04/03/2008
 "Building Maintenance Grant Scheme for Elderly Owners" covers wide range of works
03/03/2008
 SDEV's remarks on Building Maintenance Grant Scheme for Elderly Owners (English translation)
03/03/2008
 SDEV's speaks on Building Maintenance Grant Scheme for Elderly Owners
03/03/2008
 Building safety and maintenance enhanced through a new grant scheme for elderly owners (with photos)
03/03/2008
 Secretary for Development visits Tsuen Wan (with photos)
29/02/2008
 SDEV's opening remarks at press conference on the Application List (English translation)
29/02/2008
 Government announces 2008-09 Application List
25/02/2008
 Government appoints managing director of Urban Renewal Authority
12/02/2008
 Proposals invited for revitalising Blue House Cluster (with photos)
25/01/2008
 Statement by SDEV after the meeting of the Antiquities Advisory Board
25/01/2008
 Government to declare King Yin Lei and Maryknoll Convent School monuments
24/01/2008
 LBAC briefed on Proposal to Facilitate Private Redevelopment
18/01/2008
 Secretary for Development visits Wan Chai District (with photos)
16/01/2008
 LCQ10: Unauthorised building works
16/01/2008
 LCQ14: Removal of unauthorised building works
10/01/2008
 Secretary for Development visits distinctive buildings in Shanghai (with photos)
09/01/2008
 LCQ2: King Yin Lei
09/01/2008
 Secretary for Development visits Shanghai