is then allocated its priority and the Planning Unit supervises all stages of its development until it is handed over as an operational unit to the relevant branch of the Service.
423. Mention has already been made in paragraphs 8 to 16 of this report of the White Paper on the Development of Medical and Health Services in Hong Kong. This report, accepted by Government, will provide a firm basis for future long-term planning.
424. During the financial year 1963-64, ten projects which had been completed were handed over. On 31st March, 1964, seven projects were under construction and another seven had reached a stage where working drawings were being prepared. Initial planning has commenced on a further seven projects, which are being undertaken by architects of the Public Works Department or by private architects appointed for the work. An additional seven projects are listed in the Estimates for the year 1964-65 which await financial approval and the allocation of a priority so that detailed planning can start. Progress of approved works is detailed below.
BUILDING PROGRAMME
(April Tar 1963-March 31st 1964)
(a) Building of extensions to existing institutions completed during the
Year:
May 2nd, 1963
August 15th, 1963
August 27th, 1963
September 10th, 1963
September 23rd, 1963
Tang Shia Kin X-ray Survey Centre and Dental Clinic donated by Sir Shiu-kin TANG, C.B.E., LLD.. K.SUL(A), IP.
Jockey Club Kowloon Rehabilitation Centre donated by the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club and situated in the grounds of Kowloon Hospital, comprises Orthopaedic Appliance, Physiotherapy and Occupa- tional Therapy units.
Robert Black Health Centre, San Po Kong -erected from funds provided equally by Sir Shiu-kin Tang, Ç.B.E,, LL.D., K.SL.J.(A), J.F. and the Hong Kong Government, provides outpatient facilities, maternal and child health centre and a maternity ward of 24 beds.
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Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Kowloon - An acute genera| hospital of 1,338 beds, provides in-patient and out-patient specialist services, a casualty unic laboratory, radio-therapeutic, radiodiagnostic and dental facilities and complete ancillary services, Li Cheng Uk Maternal and Child Health Centre.
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November 30th, 1963
December 16th, 1963
January 1964
February 1964
March 21st, 1964
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Queen Mary Hospital Extension. Stage 1
prising car park, air-conditioning plant, generating house and re-alignment of approach road. Kam Tin Clinic and Maternity Home built with the aid of funds collected by the communities of Kam Tin and Fat Heung in the New Territories, comprises general out-patient facilities and 7-bed maternity ward.
Lai Chi Kok Hospiral — A linen exchange store has
been added to the facilities at this Hospital. Carrie Peak Hospital- Linen exchange stort, Hospital Secretary's Store, Media Room and Bus Terminal have been added.
Li Po Chum Health Centre, Tai Kok Tsui, Kowloon
built with the aid of a generous donation from the late Mr. Lt Pe-chun, comprises general out- patient facilities, a maternal and child health centre and a 22-bed maternity ward.
(b) Projects under construction on 31st March, 1964:
(1) Jockey Club Health Centre, Kwun Tong, is expected to be completed
in April, 1964.
(1) The Lions Club Government Maternal & Child Health Centre, the capital costs of which are being shared by the Lions Club of Hong Kong and the Hong Kong Government, is expected to be completed in May,
1964.
(ii) Queen Elizabeth Hospital Institute of Radiology, donated by the Royal Hong Kong Jockey Club. The installation of equipment is expected to be completed in June, 1964.
(iv) Jockey Club Polyclinic, Shau Kei Wan. is expected to be completed in
July, 1964.
(V) Sha Tin Clinic and Maternity Home. Site formation has been completed. (vi) Queen Mary Hospital Extensions, New Kitchen.
(vi) Tai Wo Hao Maternal and Child Health Centre. Alterations to a block in the resettlement area to provide for this Centre will be completed in June, 1964.
(c) Projects for which working drawings were being prepared on 31st March,
1964:
(i) Yuen Long Health Centre. (ii) Tsuen Wan Outpatient Clinic. (if) Cheung Sha Wan Health Centre,
(iv) Jockey Club Clinic, Yau Ma Tei.
(v) Queen Mary Hospital Extensions (Stages [I and II): operating theatre and radiodiagnostic unit, professorial Building and quarters for nursing staff,
(vi) Wong Tai Sin Police Quarters Clinic.
(vii) Kowloon Hospital, Alterations, Additions and Improvements.
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