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Incorporated owners support clearance of illegal rooftop structures

Members of Incorporated Owners of the Mirador Mansion in Tsim Sha Tsui today (Thursday) pledged support for the Buildings Department's actions in dealing with unauthorised structures on the rooftop of their building.

They called on the Assistant Director of Buildings, Mr Edward Lok, urging the department to see to it that the removal orders issued by the department are complied with by the owners of the unauthorised structures.

At the meeting, the visitors also informed Mr Lok of the problems caused by the unauthorised structures to tenants and flat owners of the Mirador Mansion.

Referring to a number of electronic transmission devices found on the rooftop, Mr Lok urged the public, including private companies, to submit proper plans for approval prior to construction.

"This procedure is to ensure that the building in question can withstand the loading of the structure to be erected and that the structure will not pose any hazard to residents of the building. This is primarily to protect public interest and safety," Mr Lok added.

End/Thursday, February 23, 1995

New school building for Ju Ching Chu English College

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In response to press enquiries on the new school building for the Ju Ching Chu English College in Tuen Mun, a spokesman for the Education Department said today (Thursday):

"Ju Ching Chu (JCC) English College in Tuen Mun is an aided secondary school which requires reprovisioning. The target date for completion of works for the new school in Area 31A, Tuen Mun was February 1995.

"The project is undertaken by a private architect employed by the school. The Education Department had secured the Buildings Department's agreement to give priority in processing JCC's application for an Occupation Permit.

"The school intended to resume operation in the new premises after the Chinese New Year holidays. However, up to now, no Occupation Permit has been issued owing to some outstanding works.