Legislative Council ("LegCo") Members conducted a site visit to the original site of the Hong Kong Central Hospital ("the site") and the historic buildings of the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui ("HKSKH") Compound in Central today (6 February) to follow up on a case about the proposed construction of a private hospital by HKSKH on the site.

Accompanied by representatives of the Development Bureau, the Planning Department, the Antiquities and Monuments Office and HKSKH, Members walked along the pavement of Lower Albert Road to observe the surroundings, including the width of the pavement in front of the site and the traffic conditions in the vicinity. 

Members also visited the historic buildings within the Compound, including three Grade 1 historic buildings, namely the Church Guest House, the Bishop's House and the St. Paul's Church, as well as a Grade 2 historic building, the Old Sheng Kung Hui Kei Yan Primary School.

The site visit was attended by Hon Tanya CHAN (Convenor) and Duty Roster Members, Dr Hon CHENG Chung-tai and Hon KWONG Chun-yu as well as Invited Member, Hon CHU Hoi-dick.

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Members of the Legislative Council visited the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui ("HKSKH") Compound in Central today (6 February) to follow up on a case about the proposed construction of a private hospital by HKSKH on the original site of the Hong Kong Central Hospital.  Photo shows (from left) Hon KWONG Chun-yu, Dr Hon CHENG Chung-tai, Hon CHU Hoi-dick and Hon Tanya CHAN outside the Church Guest House of HKSKH at Upper Albert Road in Central.

Members of the Legislative Council observe the vicinity of the proposed construction site of a private hospital at the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui ("HKSKH") Compound in Central.  Photo shows Members exchanging views with a representative of HKSKH on the traffic impact of the proposed construction of a private hospital on the site.

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