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Infrastructure Development and Heritage Conservation 231

New major construction works in progress at the end of 2010 included three new themed areas at the Hong Kong Disneyland and phase II of Ocean Park's redevelopment, part of which is expected to be completed by early 2011.

Public Sector

The Government develops and maintains most government buildings and public facilities, other than public housing, through the Architectural Services Department. 43 projects were completed by the department in 2010 including an extension block at the Prince of Wales Hospital, the redevelopment of Lo Wu Correctional Institute, the customs headquarters building, schools and recreational facilities. Another key project, the Hong Kong Pavilion for the World Exposition 2010 Shanghai China was. officially opened on May 1, 2010.

Work started on 31 projects in 2010. The projects included the Phase 1 of North Lantau Hospital, the Town Park and indoor velodrome-cum-sports centre in Area 45 of Tseung Kwan O, the Cruise Terminal Building and ancillary facilities for the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal Development and the reprovisioning of the Cape Collinson Crematoruim.

The Government will continue to implement environmentally friendly initiatives in its projects for sustainable development as far as practicable. Four projects. received awards from the Hong Kong Institute of Architects, the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects and the Hong Kong Green Building Council in 2010 in recognition of their quality and contribution to conserving the environment. They are: the Reprovisioning of Diamond Hill Crematorium, the Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground, the Hong Kong Pavilion for the World Exposition 2010 Shanghai China and the Redevelopment of Lo Wu Correctional Institute.

Building Safety and Maintenance

Encouraging owners to maintain their buildings properly, to carry out timely repairs and to ensure building safety continued to be the Development Bureau's key areas of work in 2010. The Buildings Department launched a special operation in February 2010 to inspect the structural safety of all private buildings aged 50 years or above in the territory. The Development Bureau announced a new, multi-pronged package of measures to enhance building safety. The package covers four major areas, namely legislation, enforcement, support and assistance to building owners as well as publicity and public education.

A new minor works control system was launched in December 2010. The system provides simplified statutory procedures for building owners to carry out small-scale building works such as the installation of drying racks and supporting frames for air conditioners. The Buildings (Amendment) Bill 2010 for the implementation of the mandatory building inspection scheme and mandatory window inspection scheme was introduced into the Legislative Council in early 2010. The schemes require building owners to regularly inspect and repair their buildings and windows. A Bills Committee is scrutinising the bill.