Press Release
LegCo Members meet with members of Sai Kung and Kowloon City District Councils (with photos)
The Legislative Council (“LegCo”) Members met with the new term Sai Kung District Council (“DC”) and Kowloon City DC members at the LegCo Complex today (25 October). This was the third meeting held between LegCo and the DCs after the improvement of the district governance system. They discussed and exchanged views on issues closely related to people’s concern.
During the meeting with the Sai Kung DC, LegCo Members discussed and exchanged views with DC members on various issues, including matters relating to the Hiram’s Highway Improvement Works Stage 2, such as measures to shorten the construction period and alleviate the impacts on residents; the implementation of drainage improvement works in Sai Kung to reduce the risk of flooding because of extreme weather; as well as the enforcement actions against illegal feeding of feral pigeons to improve environmental hygiene at their congregation black spots.
The meeting was convened by Hon Steven HO Chun-yin. A total of 26 Members attended the meeting including Hon CHAN Hak-kan, Hon Paul TSE Wai-chun, Hon Frankie YICK Chi-ming, Hon Elizabeth QUAT, Hon Holden CHOW Ho-ding, Hon YUNG Hoi-yan, Hon CHAN Chun-ying, Hon Kenneth LAU Ip-keung, Hon Doreen KONG Yuk-foon, Hon Stanley LI Sai-wing, Dr Hon Hoey Simon LEE, Dr Hon CHOW Man-kong, Dr Hon David LAM Tzit-yuen, Hon LAM Chun-sing, Hon LAM So-wai, Hon Andrew LAM Siu-lo, Hon Duncan CHIU, Hon YIU Pak-leung, Hon Dennis LEUNG Tsz-wing, Hon Kenneth LEUNG Yuk-wai, Hon CHAN Yuet-ming, Hon Benson LUK Hon-man, Hon Edmund WONG Chun-sek, Hon LAI Tung-kwok and Hon Kenneth FOK Kai-kong.
As for the meeting with the Kowloon City DC, LegCo Members discussed and exchanged views with DC members on various issues, including the overall development plan of Kai Tak covering the preparatory work and traffic arrangements for the Kai Tak Sports Park, which is set to officially open in the first quarter of 2025, the implementation work of the smart and green mass transit system in Kai Tak project, as well as the utilization situation of the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. They also discussed concerns regarding the proposed reprovision of the To Kwa Wan Sports Centre to a fencing hall; and the proposal to connect the promenades in Whampoa, Hung Hom, To Kwa Wan and Kai Tak to drive economic growth in the vicinity and attract tourists.
The meeting was convened by Hon Tommy CHEUNG Yu-yan. A total of 22 Members attended the meeting including Prof Hon Priscilla LEUNG Mei-fun, Hon MA Fung-kwok, Hon Jimmy NG Wing-ka, Hon YUNG Hoi-yan, Hon CHAN Chun-ying, Hon Vincent CHENG Wing-shun, Hon Tony TSE Wai-chuen, Hon Stanley NG Chau-pei, Dr Hon Johnny NG Kit-chong, Dr Hon CHOW Man-kong, Hon YIU Pak-leung, Hon Kenneth LEUNG Yuk-wai, Hon CHAN Yuet-ming, Ir Hon CHAN Siu-hung, Hon Benson LUK Hon-man, Hon Kingsley WONG Kwok, Hon YANG Wing-kit, Hon TANG Fei, Hon LAI Tung-kwok, Dr Hon NGAN Man-yu and Prof Hon CHAN Wing-kwong.
Ends/Friday, 25 October 2024
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Members of the Legislative Council (“LegCo”) and the Sai Kung District Council (“DC”) pose for a group photo after the meeting held in the LegCo Complex today (25 October).
Members of LegCo and the Sai Kung DC discuss the implementation of Hiram’s Highway Improvement Works Stage 2 and the drainage improvement works in Sai Kung.
Members of LegCo and the Sai Kung DC exchange views on stepping up the enforcement efforts in combating illegal feeding of feral pigeons in the community.
Members of LegCo and the Kowloon City DC pose for a group photo after the meeting held in the LegCo Complex.
Members of LegCo and the Kowloon City DC discuss the overall development plan of Kai Tak and concerns regarding the proposed reprovision of the To Kwa Wan Sports Centre to a fencing hall.
Members of LegCo and the Kowloon City DC exchange views on the proposal to connect the promenades in Whampoa, Hung Hom, To Kwa Wan and Kai Tak.