Inspections declare gates safe

The Architectural Services Department has submitted a report to the development secretary on the death of a cleaner killed when a metal gate at the Social Welfare Department's Hang Ngai Manufacturing and Hostel in Hung Hom fell on her on May 5, the Development Bureau said. The department inspected 45,000 metal gates at 8,000 government premises and found all to be safe, though 1,350 needed maintenance.