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The Chief Building Surveyor (Control and Enforcement) of the Buildings Department, Mr Jeffrey Dobbing, said the department, acting on complaint, served a Removal Order on the owners in August last year.
"The Removal Order, served in accordance with the Building Ordinance, asked the owners to remove the structures.
"The Order, however, was ignored by the owners. We therefore decided to apply for the Closure Order so that we can demolish the structures on the owners' behalf. All the demolition cost will be recovered in full from the owners," he said.
Mr Dobbing also explained that under the current clearance policy, all newly constructed UBW would be accorded a high priority in demolition.
"However, the Government would ensure that nobody will be rendered homeless as a result of the action. All residents affected will be assessed by the Housing Department of their eligibility for rehousing.
"The Social Welfare Department and the District Office will also render assistance to the residents if necessary," he added.
End/Wednesday, November 8, 1995
Salt water cut in East Kowloon
Flushing water supply to some premises in the eastern part of Kowloon will be temporarily suspended from 10 pm on Friday (November 10) to 6 am the following day to facilitate water mains work.
The suspension will affect Broadcast Drive, Lung Cheung Road, Fung Mo Street, Buddhist Hospital, Wang Tau Hom, Lok Fu, all roads in Kowloon City, Prince Edward Road West, Argyle Street, Ma Tau Wai Estate, Chun Seen Mei Estate, Farm Road, Tin Kwong Road, Boundary Street, Kowloon-Canton Railway, Waterloo Road, Baptist University, Evangel Hospital and Hong Kong International Airport.
End/Wednesday, November 8, 1995