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and major repairs to all subvented schools situated outside public housing
estates.
In 2000, the total expenditure on building projects undertaken by the department was $12.56 billion, with a further $2.33 billion being spent on routine maintenance and minor alteration works. The building projects designed and managed by the department were in the following areas:-
Education
Eighteen primary schools and 11 secondary schools were completed in 2000 under the School Building Programme. One special school was also completed. Construction works started on 19 primary schools, two secondary schools and two special schools. Improvements to 48 schools were completed and works on another 14 schools also started under the School Improvement Programme.
Domestic
Major projects under construction included the departmental quarters at Kwun Tong, Lai King, West Kowloon Reclamation and Fanling.
Disciplined Services
Projects completed included the Fu Tei Fire Station and the Sandy Bay Fire Station. Projects under construction included the Tseung Kwan O Fire Station-cum- Ambulance Depot, the Tactical Training Complex at the Police Training School in Aberdeen, and the Redevelopment of the Tai Lam Correctional Institution. Demolition works at the Arsenal Yard Site were completed in preparation for the Phase III Redevelopment of the Police Headquarters.
Science and Research
Construction of the initial group of buildings in Phase 1 of the Science Park project at Pak Shek Kok, in Tai Po, commenced in February for completion by the end of 2001. This includes two buildings designed for research and development, one multi- storey car park, support and communal facilities and all the roads and infrastructural work. The last group of buildings within Phase 1 is planned for completion by early 2004. Phase 1 will provide a total of 120 000 square metres of space for research and development works in fields such as electronics, information technology, biotechnology, precision engineering and other areas.
Medical and Health
Major projects completed included the Lai King Hospital and the Trauma Centre at the Prince of Wales Hospital.
Major projects under construction included the Caritas Medical Centre Redevelopment, Kowloon Hospital Redevelopment Phase I, Tuen Mun Hospital Polyclinic, Castle Peak Hospital Redevelopment Phase II, Fanling Primary Health Care Centre, Public Health Laboratory Centre, and the Hospital Improvement Programme Phases III & IV.
Recreation and Culture
Major recreational and cultural projects completed in 2000 included the Swimming Pool Complex, Library, Indoor Recreation Centre and District Open Space in Area