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FS: No, as far as I know, up until today we are still waiting for the Chinese side to fix a date. But we are ready; we've set out what we would like to discuss with them, brief them on, and we are at their disposal. Thank you very much.
Question: Sir Hamish, is there any new target date for the opening of the new airport?
FS: No, there is no new target date yet. As we've said many times, until at least we've got the FSAs signed up, it's a bit difficult to start recalculating the likely date. Thank you very much.
End/Sunday, May 7, 1995
Demolition of illegal rooftop structures begins
The Buildings Department has commenced demolition of the illegal rooftop structures at Kingland Apartments today (Sunday).
Preparation work for the demolition had started on April 24 following the execution of a Closure Order earlier the same day.
Considering the fact that the affected rooftop occupants would require time to remove their belongings, the department had decided on that day to defer demolition of the structures until today.
"Our prime concern is building safety," Assistant Director of Building, Mr Lok Che-leung, said. "The Building Authority has a duty to safeguard public interest. These illegal structures pose a threat to safety and therefore they have to be demolished."
"All the affected rooftop occupants have been offered rehousing. Staff from the Housing Department, Social Welfare Department, the Yau Tsim Mong District Office and Buildings Department are on site to offer whatever further assistance to the occupants as may be necessary," Mr Lok added.
End/Sunday, May 7, 1995