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Co-operation crucial to sound building management

Sound and effective building management depends on close co-operation among residents, members of Owners' Corporation (OCs) and Mutual Aid Committees (MACS) and various government departments, the Wan Chai District Officer, Mrs Karen Pong, said today (Saturday).

Speaking at the closing of the 1995 Wan Chai Building Management Seminar, Mrs Pong said Wan Chai district had a high concentration of multi-storey buildings which had mixed commercial and residential uses.

"Good building management is especially important in our district," she said.

In order to promote awareness in building management among residents, Mrs Pong said the Government had attached great importance to educational activities.

"Each year we organise courses and seminars on building management. In July, a three-day exhibition was staged at Times Square, benefiting many local residents.

"Our Building Management Co-ordination Team provides professional advice to residents, OCs and MACs. However, the Government's efforts can never replace close co-operation among owners, residents and the Government," Mrs Pong stressed.

Mrs Pong also thanked the Chairlady of the Wan Chai District Board, Mrs Peggy Lam and the Chairman of the board's Environmental Improvement Committee, Mr Wong Hon-ching, the speakers, participants and all those involved in making the

event a success.

Mrs Lam also spoke at the closing ceremony.

"Without the unselfish efforts made by members of OCs, an effective building management will not be possible.

"I hope the Government can give them more moral or other forms of support. This will help make our environment better and our neighbours happier," she said.

Jointly organised by the Wan Chai District Board's Environmental Improvement Committee and the Wan Chai District Office, the three-day seminar attracted more than 600 participants. They were offered professional advice by nine speakers from various government departments and independent bodies.

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