SDEV visits Central and Western District (with photos)

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     The Secretary for Development, Mr Michael Wong, today (August 29) visited Central and Western District to inspect the progress of works for the revitalisation of the Central Police Station (CPS) Compound and meet with members of Central and Western District Council (C&WDC).

     Accompanied by the Chairman of C&WDC, Mr Yip Wing-shing, and the District Officer (Central and Western), Mrs Susanne Wong, Mr Wong visited the CPS Compound to learn more about the revitalisation project and its development.

      He was briefed by representatives of the Hong Kong Jockey Club and Tai Kwun on the condition of the Married Inspectors' Quarters after its partial collapse last year, and the proposed recovery plan, as well as the progress of works of other historic buildings which have all been gradually resumed.

     He also visited the two new buildings of the revitalisation project, which will be used as art galleries and a multi-purpose auditorium. Work on the two buildings is close to completion.

     The revitalisation of the CPS Compound is one of the eight innovative projects of the "Conserving Central" initiative of the Development Bureau. The Compound includes three groups and a total of 16 historic buildings comprising the CPS, the Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison. In partnership with the Hong Kong Jockey Club, the Government aims to conserve and revitalise the Compound into a space for cultural activities, integrating heritage, contemporary art and leisure facilities for the public to enjoy.

     Mr Wong also met with C&WDC members today to listen to their views and suggestions on the work of the Government, and they exchanged views on residents' issues of concern.

Ends/Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Issued at HKT 16:12

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The Secretary for Development, Mr Michael Wong (second left), visited Central and Western District today (August 29) to inspect the progress of works for the revitalisation of the Central Police Station Compound. Picture shows Mr Wong viewing a model of the Compound and being briefed by the Executive Director of Charities and Community of the Hong Kong Jockey Club, Mr Cheung Leong (first left), on the revitalisation project and its development. Looking on are the Chairman of the Central and Western District Council, Mr Yip Wing-shing (second right), and the District Officer (Central and Western), Mrs Susanne Wong (first right).

The Secretary for Development, Mr Michael Wong (right), visited Central and Western District today (August 29) to inspect the progress of works for the revitalisation of the Central Police Station Compound. Mr Wong was briefed by a representative of the Hong Kong Jockey Club on the condition of the Married Inspectors' Quarters and the proposed recovery plan.

The Secretary for Development, Mr Michael Wong (fifth right), visited Central and Western District today (August 29) to inspect the progress of works for the revitalisation of the Central Police Station Compound. Accompanied by the Chairman of the Central and Western District Council, Mr Yip Wing-shing (sixth right), and the District Officer (Central and Western), Mrs Susanne Wong (third left), Mr Wong visited the new buildings of the revitalisation project and is pictured with representatives of the Development Bureau, Hong Kong Jockey Club and Tai Kwun in front of the building which will be used as a multi-purpose auditorium.

The Secretary for Development, Mr Michael Wong (fifth right), visited Central and Western District today (August 29), where he met with Central and Western District Council members to listen to their views and suggestions on the work of the Government and exchange views on residents’ issues of concern.