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Home Affairs Bureau reveals results of a public consultation on private recreational leases, which cover 27 facilities held by 24 private sports clubs.
Home Affairs Bureau reveals results of a public consultation on private recreational leases, which cover 27 facilities held by 24 private sports clubs.
Memorandum signed between city and Beijing under bid to expand intermodal transport as part of development master plan. Scope of cross-boundary helicopter services also expected to be widened for high-end travel.
Memorandum signed between city and Beijing under bid to expand intermodal transport as part of development master plan. Scope of cross-boundary helicopter services also expected to be widened for high-end travel.
Another contractor of work along troubled Sha Tin-Central link says Leighton’s case of missing RISC forms is ‘outrageous’, while a whistle-blower casts doubt on MTR’s claims that it did not receive papers.
Another contractor of work along troubled Sha Tin-Central link says Leighton’s case of missing RISC forms is ‘outrageous’, while a whistle-blower casts doubt on MTR’s claims that it did not receive papers.
Highways chief Jimmy Chan called the incident ‘unusual’ but said structural safety would not be affected.
Highways chief Jimmy Chan called the incident ‘unusual’ but said structural safety would not be affected.
The matter could have been handled better, Director of Highways Jimmy Chan admitted at a Legco transport panel meeting.
The matter could have been handled better, Director of Highways Jimmy Chan admitted at a Legco transport panel meeting.
The scheme is open to all public transport users, provided they clock up more than HK$400 in fares each month.
The scheme is open to all public transport users, provided they clock up more than HK$400 in fares each month.
After enduring a quiet year, shop owners have started to feel some momentum as tour guides started bringing visitors to the San Tin complex.
After enduring a quiet year, shop owners have started to feel some momentum as tour guides started bringing visitors to the San Tin complex.
China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) was contracted to build HK$8.88 billion link road for Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, but two years after work was finished it still had not handed in paperwork.
China State Construction Engineering (Hong Kong) was contracted to build HK$8.88 billion link road for Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, but two years after work was finished it still had not handed in paperwork.
Inchcape, sole agent for the new vehicles, urges government to give operators more incentives to upgrade.
Inchcape, sole agent for the new vehicles, urges government to give operators more incentives to upgrade.
Unauthorised changes and missing inspection forms raise further concerns over safety at line’s Hung Hom station.
Unauthorised changes and missing inspection forms raise further concerns over safety at line’s Hung Hom station.
News comes day after officials revealed 40 per cent of documents certifying work on two approach tunnels had gone missing.
News comes day after officials revealed 40 per cent of documents certifying work on two approach tunnels had gone missing.
Government reveals 40 per cent of documents certifying work at two approach tunnels and stabling sidings at Hung Hom station are missing, adding to woes surrounding Sha Tin-Central link.
Government reveals 40 per cent of documents certifying work at two approach tunnels and stabling sidings at Hung Hom station are missing, adding to woes surrounding Sha Tin-Central link.
Findings, which were released on the last day of inquest hearings into shoddy work, were at odds with the MTR Corp’s own ultrasound readings. The commission of inquiry’s counsel said that, despite isolated incidents of rebar cutting, the station structure is safe.
Findings, which were released on the last day of inquest hearings into shoddy work, were at odds with the MTR Corp’s own ultrasound readings. The commission of inquiry’s counsel said that, despite isolated incidents of rebar cutting, the station structure is safe.
Counsel for government, in final submissions for inquiry, says such a move would be unacceptable and would amount to rewriting the contract. Richard Khaw, SC, also accused Leighton of ‘corporate arrogance’ and said both parties abrogated their responsibilities.
Counsel for government, in final submissions for inquiry, says such a move would be unacceptable and would amount to rewriting the contract. Richard Khaw, SC, also accused Leighton of ‘corporate arrogance’ and said both parties abrogated their responsibilities.
Trio behind new facility say e-sports industry, predicted to be worth US$1 billion by 2021, could create jobs for young people and boost economy.
Trio behind new facility say e-sports industry, predicted to be worth US$1 billion by 2021, could create jobs for young people and boost economy.
New model will cut emissions by half and has wheelchair access, but operators say maintenance cost is high and therefore fares must rise.
New model will cut emissions by half and has wheelchair access, but operators say maintenance cost is high and therefore fares must rise.
A total of 190 trains to and from Hong Kong West Kowloon station will run from January 31 to February 11.
A total of 190 trains to and from Hong Kong West Kowloon station will run from January 31 to February 11.
Theme park’s ‘Frenzy Instant Win’ will feature more than 500,000 prizes ahead of the February 19 grand opening of a 471-room Marriott hotel. The attraction has struggled, recording losses of HK$236.5 million in last financial year.
Theme park’s ‘Frenzy Instant Win’ will feature more than 500,000 prizes ahead of the February 19 grand opening of a 471-room Marriott hotel. The attraction has struggled, recording losses of HK$236.5 million in last financial year.
Institution of Engineers believes expert testimony supports position that station is structurally sound, but small group of members disagrees and wants an apology for move it says damages profession’s reputation.
Institution of Engineers believes expert testimony supports position that station is structurally sound, but small group of members disagrees and wants an apology for move it says damages profession’s reputation.
Minister says plan itself will not be ditched, adding he will ramp up lobbying in coming months.
Minister says plan itself will not be ditched, adding he will ramp up lobbying in coming months.
Early bird motorists include transport workers’ union member, who intends to gauge if traffic signs are effective and provide feedback.
Early bird motorists include transport workers’ union member, who intends to gauge if traffic signs are effective and provide feedback.
‘Every day you are denying society an asset that it can use. Why?’ Arup fellow says.
‘Every day you are denying society an asset that it can use. Why?’ Arup fellow says.
Chartered civil engineer Nick Southward tells inquiry that structural safety not threatened, but HKU professor says otherwise.
Chartered civil engineer Nick Southward tells inquiry that structural safety not threatened, but HKU professor says otherwise.
Engineers from University of Hong Kong question reliability of tests performed by supplier of bars and couplers underneath platform at Hung Hom station, and call results untrustworthy.
Engineers from University of Hong Kong question reliability of tests performed by supplier of bars and couplers underneath platform at Hung Hom station, and call results untrustworthy.
Draft bill on premium scheme to be introduced in Legco before summer recess, but industry also wants in on plan as it fears more competition.
Draft bill on premium scheme to be introduced in Legco before summer recess, but industry also wants in on plan as it fears more competition.
Engineering expert urges government to consider further investigation as rate of substandard installation reaches 40 per cent.
Engineering expert urges government to consider further investigation as rate of substandard installation reaches 40 per cent.
Three samples found defective on the north-south platform and two on the east-west at the Sha Tin-Central Link station, prompting warnings one platform may have to be torn up.
Three samples found defective on the north-south platform and two on the east-west at the Sha Tin-Central Link station, prompting warnings one platform may have to be torn up.
But employee union says new GPS detection system is faulty, and even if drivers were speeding, the bus operator is to blame.
But employee union says new GPS detection system is faulty, and even if drivers were speeding, the bus operator is to blame.
Substandard rate of 22 of 52 bars found faulty is 42 per cent, with lawmaker and former rail boss Michael Tien saying it has crossed limit.
Substandard rate of 22 of 52 bars found faulty is 42 per cent, with lawmaker and former rail boss Michael Tien saying it has crossed limit.
Local cabbies say they uncovered 800 cases of illegal ride-hailing in months of undercover operations.
Local cabbies say they uncovered 800 cases of illegal ride-hailing in months of undercover operations.