Chief Executive Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor mentioned in a TV show last Sunday (10th) that he hoped that both public and private housing construction could be accelerated. Among them, the Housing Authority, which is currently self-financing, mentioned that if the government handed over the land and built houses too much Slowly, the waiting public housing cash allowance should be paid by the Housing Authority in order to establish a spirit of accountability. The remarks have caused controversy.
When Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor met with reporters before attending the executive meeting today (12), she clarified that this is not a "recommendation" or a policy measure, but a "satisfying idea."
She also said that the media's description of her remarks as "slandering and punishing the Housing Authority" is an exaggeration and "meaninglessly creating social contradictions." It is not constructive.
She pointed out that she is very willing to go to the Housing Authority Headquarters to communicate with members in person.
Refers to reports that create contradictions: Maybe it has been calmer recently?
Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor clarified that on that day’s program the host was concerned that the cash subsidy scheme would only last for 3 years. If it could not improve the progress of public housing allocation within 3 years, this led to this discussion, emphasizing that this is not a "recommendation", but just A "satisfying idea", "If it's a proposal or a government policy, then I will write it in the 2021 Policy Address." She pointed out: "I have noticed some reports describing the "Chief Executive's condemnation." I think it is an exaggeration to describe the Housing Authority and Punish the Housing Authority."
However, Lam Cheng believes that it is not a bad thing to have more discussions on the housing construction process, so that people with poor living conditions can go upstairs as soon as possible. Because of this, she went to visit the residents of transitional housing after the end of the program that day, and saw that the residents' environment has improved. There is a sense of satisfaction, "As a public servant, I have no bonuses and no punishment mechanism. I must find the motivation to improve my work every day in the process of work." Therefore, I put forward an idea, hoping to have more motivation to promote the public sector. The construction of houses.
Said he was very sure about the work of the Housing Commission
She believes: "Many times there are reports that have created social conflicts meaninglessly. Maybe they have been calmer recently? It's best if everyone quarrels and the society is lively? But there are no constructive contradictions and controversies." She reiterated, I am very affirmed for the efforts made by the Housing Authority in the past four years. In the past four years, 96,500 units have been built, which is nearly 50% more than the five years of the previous government. This is the effort of every colleague involved in public housing. The results of the land acquisition are relatively sufficient, but the process after the delivery of the land still requires effort.
For example, Lam Cheng pointed out that the initial proposal to reorganize the Policy Bureau was not controversial. However, the functions of the Development Bureau were also merged into the Housing Bureau. She personally felt that she did not need it because the Development Bureau used to constantly search for land. In the short, medium and long term, land is not only for public housing, but also for private buildings, commercial land, and revitalization land. If the entire land planning work, including the Buildings Department, is handed over to a policy bureau in charge of public housing, private housing They will also worry that no one will be in charge of streamlining procedures, changing land leases, and urban planning.
She hopes that in future discussions on restructuring, everyone can think more broadly.
Carrie Lam.
(Photo by Lu Yiming)
Refers to the early stage process of building a house "much behind the situation"
In addition, Carrie Lam said that there are currently 150,000 general public housing applicants waiting in the queue. She feels that more consideration should be given to this topic that is of concern to everyone, and the areas that can be improved are changed. The Housing Authority and the Housing Department act as the public housing construction The unit, of course, shoulders heavy responsibilities.
She quoted the Secretary for Transportation and Housing, Chen Fan, as saying that the Housing Authority’s process for building houses is already world-class, but she believes that the preliminary process before building houses needs to be reviewed. The same, such as urban planning procedures, land resumption, reclamation procedures, etc., should think about how to accelerate the conversion of raw land to reclaimed land, and reclaimed land to rebuild buildings. In particular, the Housing Authority is not a private developer and does not need to be enrolled. It is exempt from the Buildings Ordinance "limits.
She mentioned whether a building can be built in less than 4 to 5 years. In particular, the supply of public housing in the next 10 years will be "top-light and tail-heavy." Of course it is a good thing, and because of this there is room for inspection in every aspect.
Promote multi-use assembly and synthesis method to build houses
Lam Cheng also mentioned that the Housing Authority itself also agreed to reduce the process of building houses, such as the use of assembly and synthesis (MiC), instead of drawing the rules by the contractor for design and construction, thereby reducing the tendering process.
She pointed out that all of these processes can be improved, describing that "you don't have to spend money to do something that can be improved."
She also mentioned that there was one thing she wanted to mention in the "policy address", but it was deleted because it was too long, about assembling and synthesizing buildings.
She pointed out that this technology is recognized by the industry, and its essence is that the larger the amount, the higher the efficiency, because just as the factory receives more orders for the same kind of goods, the lower the average cost.
The Development Bureau has vigorously promoted the assembly and synthesis method two or three years ago. Now all buildings built with public funds must use assembly and synthesis unless special permission is obtained, including more complicated hospitals.
She quoted a research report from the University of Hong Kong as saying that compared with traditional construction methods, assembly and synthesis have shortened construction time by 30% to 50%, construction costs by 10%, and increased site productivity by 100% to 400%. Is the housing very exciting?" The quality of construction, site safety, and environmental protection will also be improved.
Therefore, she hopes that the assembly method can be used more by the Housing Authority and the Housing Department in the future.
Lam Cheng finally reiterated: "Because I said some "satisfying ideas", some of the Housing Authority's reactions were not fully grasped. I had mentioned this to Secretary Chen Fan before this incident. Because housing is so important and public housing construction is so important, I am very willing to go to the Housing Authority Headquarters to communicate with members in person."
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