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(c)
(d)
The agreed temporary arrangements did not specifically cover any fee collection arrangement. However, the CTEGU agreed in writing to manage the site on a non-profit making basis.
Action is being taken to clear the site so that it can be put to its original use as an emergency vehicle holding area from 1 May 1995. Having further negotiated with the CTEGU on 13 April 1995, the CTEGU openly announced that it would surrender the site to Government by 28 April 1995.
End/Wednesday, April 19, 1995
Delays in completion of HOS estates
The following is a question by the Hon Fred Li Wah-ming and a written reply by the Secretary for Housing, Mr Dominic Wong, in the Legislative Council today (Wednesday):
Question:
There have been many instances of delay in the completion of estates under the Housing Authority's Home Ownership Scheme (HOS) in recent years, which have resulted in the deferral of the occupation dates of a number of HOS estates. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council -
(a)
(b)
(c)
of the number of HOS estates which were not completed on schedule in the past five years, together with their exact locations and the respective periods of delay;
of the reasons why the fines collected by the Housing Authority from the developer for the 6-month delay in the completion of Ko Chun Court in Yau Tong were not used to compensate owners of HOS flats in the Court; and
what long-term measures the Housing Authority will put in place to solve the problem of delays in the completion of HOS estates?