Press Release
LegCo Members meet with members of Kwai Tsing and Sham Shui Po District Councils (with photos)
The Legislative Council (“LegCo”) Members met with the Kwai Tsing District Council (“DC”) and Sham Shui Po DC members at the LegCo Complex today (23 May). They held in-depth discussions and exchanged views on issues related to community development and public concern.
During the meeting with the Kwai Tsing DC, LegCo Members discussed and exchanged views with DC members on various issues, including the ageing water mains in the district and ways to expedite the water works in Kwai Shing Circuit and Tai Wo Hau Road; improving the planning of ancillary transport facilities in Kwai Tsing, including proposals for additional parking spaces and restructuring of bus routes; as well as enhancing barrier-free facilities in the district to address residents’ needs for elevators to access uphill areas.
The meeting was convened by Dr Hon Junius HO Kwan-yiu. A total of 17 Members attended the meeting including Dr Hon CHAN Han-pan, Hon Doreen KONG Yuk-foon, Hon Stanley LI Sai-wing, Hon Robert LEE Wai-wang, Dr Hon TIK Chi-yuen, Hon Nixie LAM Lam, Hon Dennis LEUNG Tsz-wing, Hon Kenneth LEUNG Yuk-wai, Hon CHAN Yuet-ming, Hon CHAN Yung, Ir Hon CHAN Siu-hung, Hon Joephy CHAN Wing-yan, Hon Lillian KWOK Ling-lai, Hon Benson LUK Hon-man, Hon TANG Fei and Prof Hon LAU Chi-pang.
As for the meeting with the Sham Shui Po DC, LegCo Members discussed and exchanged views with DC members on various issues, including developing in-depth local tourism through the promotion of district characteristics and better use of harbourfront resources to boost the local economy; establishing an ecosystem for the arts, culture and creative industries in Sham Shui Po to provide development opportunities for young people and support the development of such industries in Hong Kong; as well as building a smart community by leveraging technology and innovative design to advance ageing in place, with a view to transforming Sham Shui Po into an elderly-friendly community.
The meeting was convened by Ir Dr Hon LO Wai-kwok. A total of 18 Members attended the meeting including Hon Jeffrey LAM Kin-fung, Hon Vincent CHENG Wing-shun, Hon Tony TSE Wai-chuen, Hon Doreen KONG Yuk-foon, Dr Hon TIK Chi-yuen, Hon Nixie LAM Lam, Dr Hon Wendy HONG Wen, Hon LEUNG Man-kwong, Hon Kenneth LEUNG Yuk-wai, Hon CHAN Yuet-ming, Hon CHAN Pui-leung, Hon CHAN Yung, Ir Hon CHAN Siu-hung, Hon CHAN Hoi-yan, Hon Benson LUK Hon-man, Hon Kingsley WONG Kwok and Hon LAI Tung-kwok.
Ends/Friday, 23 May 2025
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Members of the Legislative Council (“LegCo”) and the Kwai Tsing District Council (“DC”) pose for a group photo after the meeting held in the LegCo Complex today (23 May).
Members of LegCo and the Kwai Tsing DC discuss the ageing water mains issue in the district.
Members of LegCo and the Kwai Tsing DC exchange views on improving the planning of ancillary transport facilities and enhancing barrier-free facilities in the district.
Members of LegCo and the Sham Shui Po DC pose for a group photo after the meeting held in the LegCo Complex.
Members of LegCo and the Sham Shui Po DC discuss the development of in-depth local tourism and tourist hotspots.
Members of LegCo and the Sham Shui Po DC exchange views on establishing an ecosystem for the arts, culture and creative industries and building a smart community.