Please select: A. Summary of Feedback B1. Past Performance: Targets in 2003 / 04 B2. Past Performance: Initiatives in 2003 / 04 C. Future Targets and Initiatives Construction Estate Management Allocation and Commercial Office Community   CONSTRUCTION   Initiatives in 2003 / 04 Policy Objective Action Plan Schedule Target Met Actual Performance 1.  Minimize construction waste Minimize environmental impacts Research on wider use of "volumetric" precasting 2003 / 04 Presentation of research findings and industry consultation on the proposed specification were completed. Research anticipated to be completed by June 2004 2.  Enhance collection of recyclable materials and minimize contamination of inert demolition materials Minimize environmental impacts Verify practical parameters of the selective demolition method applied to a trial project 2003 / 04 Trial scheme was completed and the method was found to be effective in waste reduction. Detailed technical report was under preparation 3  Assess life cycle costs and impacts of existing designs Minimize the use of resources and achieve coast effectiveness Complete a consultancy study on life cycle costing and review design and specification for all developments 2003 / 04 The first 2 stages of the 3-stage study were completed. The last stage was expected to be completed by mid 2004 4.  Reduce noise complaints registered by the Environmental Protection Department (EPD) in piling works and building works Minimize environmental impacts Study refining the hydraulic pile-jacking method to enable wider use of the method 2003 / 04 Study completed and confirmed the method was effective in noise reduction 5.  Minimize noise nuisance generated from concreting works Minimize environmental impacts Complete a study on the feasibility of using self-compacting concrete for in-situ concreting works 2003 / 04 The study was in progress and expected to be completed by June 2005 6.  Reduce toilet flushing water consumption Minimize the use of resources Launch a trial run in the Housing Authority (HA) Headquarters; and 2003 / 04 The installation of dual flushing fittings in female toilets was completed and performance monitoring and review was in progress Conduct research on water saving devices in the commercial centres and markets of rental estates 2003 / 04 The study was in progress and it was anticipated that it would be completed within the first quarter of 2005 7.  Enhance energy efficiency Minimize the use of resources Carry out "micro-climate" studies and simulate series of environmental conditions 2003 / 04 Studies performed at sites in Tin Shui Wai, Tung Chung, Lam Tin, Choi Wan Road and Upper Ngau Tau Kok Revise energy management 2003 / 04 Adjustments were made to temperature and operating hours of A / C systems, and new illumination levels in lift lobbies, corridors and stairways in HA managed building 8.  Reduce electricity consumption of landlord services installation in new domestic blocks Minimize the use of resources and promote sustainable development Revise and adopt relevant energy codes and establish Key Performance Indicators for new domestic building 2003 Instructions for implementing revised energy codes under preparation in March 2004. To certify new domestic blocks under the electrical and lighting energy code in July 2004 9.  Reduce energy consumption in shopping centres Minimize the use of resources and promote sustainable development Study optimization of A / C, lighting and building designs, operation and maintenance Review and make recommendations on existing installations, and revise the new designs guide 2003 Recommendations will be incorporated into the relevant design guides for promulgation in June 2004 10.  Improve landscaping in public rental housing (PRH) estates Promote healthy living and green environment Revisit technical guides to enhance greening measures in existing hard paved area Enhance greening measures with new initiatives and incorporate in the Design Guide 2003 Studies completed and new initiatives will be incorporated into the Design Guide by May 2004 11.  Enhance environmental awareness in construction sites Minimize environmental impacts Include environmental performance in construction contracts 2003 / 04 Environmental performance was included in the Performance Assessment Scoring System; and Life Cycle Costing was adopted in procurement of lifts and escalators 12.  Enhance occupational health safety at construction sites Promote health and safety issues related to HA projects to enhance the health and safety of person involved Introduce the Pay for Safety Scheme (PFSS) to construction contracts 2003 / 04 The PFSS was introduced into building, redecoration and re-plumbing contracts; and district term contracts Implement the Housing Authority Safety Audit Scheme (HASAS) for construction contractors 2003 / 04 Over 40 piling, demolition, site formation and building contracts were independently audited and assessed against comprehensive safety standards under the HASAS Implement Safe Working Cycle (SWC) 2003 / 04 The implementation of SWC became a contractual requirement for all capital works projects from October 2003 onwards Extend and adjust the PFSS to include environmental and site hygiene items for all building, foundation, demolition and civil engineering contracts 2003 / 04 The modified Pay for Safety, Environment and Hygiene Scheme was adopted in three construction projects   ESTATE MANAGEMENT   Initiatives in 2003 / 04 Policy Objective Action Plan Schedule Target Met Actual Performance 1.  Promote recovery of waste Minimize environmental impacts Waste: Launch the Recycling Scheme Plastic: Launch the Plastic Bags Recycling Scheme Spent mercury-containing lamps: Launch a recycling programme for mercury-containing lamps 2003 / 04 The scheme was launched in 18 rental estates The scheme was launched in 5 PRH estates and 5 Home Ownership Scheme (HOS) courts The scheme was launched in 42 estates, and more than 63,000 tubes were collected 2.  Enhance tenants' awareness on waste reduction and recycling Promote environmental awareness and participation among residents Organize campaigns in HA estates 2003 / 04 147 estates participated in the Waste Recycling Campaign 3.  Conduct feasibility study on energy saving products e.g. Luminosity Enhancement Jacket (LEJ) Minimize the use of resources Carry out feasibility study and on-site trials, if appropriate 2003 / 04 Trial on LEJ installation completed and results showed variable savings depending on site conditions and its application subject individual merits 4.  Improve and upgrade existing horticulture provision Promote healthy living and a green environment Introduce new environmental specifications and requirements in the horticulture contracts 2003 Intensive training provided to assist horticulture contractors in complying with new specifications 5.  Improve drainage facilities in PRH estates Promote healthy living environment Commission consultant to carry out design audit and to advise on drainage design for preparation of guidelines 2003 / 04 Re-entrant design for drainage facilities was reviewed to allow easy inspection of pipes and maintenance work Technical review of drainage systems was completed, and drainage improvement trial was made for 282,000 units "No-dig" technology was applied for underground drainage restore works Introduce the Drainage Ambassador Scheme 2003 / 04 831 housing blocks were inspected and drainage defects were rectified in some 83,000 units 6.  Improve potable water quality in PRH estates Promote healthy living environment Replace galvanised steel potable water supply pipes with copper and ductile iron pipes 2003 / 04 The re-plumbing works were completed for 47 rental blocks in 2003 Join the Fresh Water Plumbing Quality Maintenance Recognition Scheme administered by the Water Supplies Department 2003 / 04 99 housing blocks were certified under the scheme 7.  Improve air quality in refuse rooms and refuse collection points (RCPs) Promote healthy living Install deodorization systems in refuse rooms and RCPs 2003 Installation of over 50 biotechnology equipment installations at RCPs and 150 packaged deodourizers in refuse rooms of public housing estates 8.   Improve hygiene in PRH estates Promote healthy living environment Carry out anti-mosquito measures to prevent mosquito breeding 2003 / 04 Regular inspections and cleaning have been performed in all PRH estates and commercial properties, and at construction sites Implement schemes to improve estate hygiene 2003 / 04 Measures implemented include:   The Marking Scheme for Tenancy Enforcement   Stringent enforcement against spitting and littering   Combating illegal cooked food hawking in public housing   Enforcement against falling objects from height 9.  Enhance the emergency preparedness and response in PRH estates Promote health and safety issues related to HA opertations to enhance the well-being of persons involved Develop specific action plans for each potential emergency situation 2003 Action plans were established and the response times specified   ALLOCATION AND COMMERCIAL   Initiatives in 2003 / 04 Policy Objective Action Plan Schedule Target Met Actual Performance 1.  Identify potential environmental hazards in flatted factories with a view to drawing up future policy initiatives Minimize environmental impacts Appoint specialist consultants to research and identify potential environmental hazardous processes in flatted factories; and recommend controls as appropriate 2004 Report expected to be completed by June 2004 2.  Promote environmental care awareness in HOS properties Promote environmental awareness among stakeholders Organize environmental award ceremonies, competitions and activities for HOS residents 2003 / 04 Prize presentation ceremonies (e.g. the Best Property Management Award) and 52 awareness activities, including competitions were held in HOS properties 3.  Promote environmentally friendly work processes Minimize the use of resources Consider the feasibility of introducing electronic submission of application forms for assisted home schemes 2003 / 04 Task was withdrawn as this was considered not cost-effective 4.  Minimize the use of ozone-depleting refrigerants Minimize environmental impacts Ban the use of ozone-depleting refrigerants in central A / C systems and retrofit or replace all affected chillers with chlorofluorocarbon (CFC)-free refrigerant 2003 25 chillers were retrofitted or replaced with CFC-free refrigerants 5.  Improve indoor air quality of markets in housing estates Promote healthy living environment Launch trial use of Gas Desiccant Dehumidification systems in wet markets to maintain humidity level and limit bacterial growth 2003 / 04 A trial scheme was launched in wet markets equipped with air-conditioning Install ultraviolet (UV) radiation lighting in wet markets 2003 / 04 UV lighting was installed in wet markets to aid disinfection   OFFICE   Initiatives in 2003 / 04 Policy Objective Action Plan Schedule Target Met Actual Performance 1.  Enhance energy efficiency for air-conditioning in the HA Headquarters Minimize the use of resources Replace existing control for the Air Handling Unit with variable speed drive 2004 Over 80% of works completed 2.  Further promotion of paper consumption Minimize the use of resources Develop, install and maintain an e-filing system in the Quality Management Unit 2003 / 04 The e-filing system was launched 3.  Promote the use of environmentally friendly products Minimize the use of resources and environmental impacts Purchase environmentally friendly products relevant to office operation as far as practical 2003 / 04 Recycled pencils and toner cartridges for office use 4.  Enhance staff environmental awareness and knowledge on operation need Promote environmental awareness and participation among staff Solicit and analyse the staff training needs Mar 2004 Training needs identified were consolidated for implementation 5.  Enhance staff awareness and knowledge on environmental legislation and use of the Environmental Legislative Database (ELD) Promote environmental awareness and participation among staff Design a web-based programme on the use of the ELD 2003 / 04 A web-based programme on the use of the ELD was produced on the Housing Department (HD) Intranet 6.  Enhance staff awareness and knowledge of the Environmental Information System (EnvIS) Promote environmental awareness and participation among staff Launch a web-based programme on the use of the EnvIS 2003 / 04 A web-based programme on the use of the EnvIS was launched 7.  Enhance staff awareness and knowledge on environmental issues Promote environmental awareness and participation among staff Organize seminars on environmental issues 2003 / 04 4 seminars were organized Organize promotional programmes to encourage energy conservation 2003 / 04 Energy saving tips were displayed at the HA Headquarter; and uploaded on the HD Intranet Arrange quarterly displays at Green Corner displays to promote divisional environmental initiatives 2003 / 04 4 displays were organized on ongoing environmental issues for information sharing between divisions 8.  Maintain a green working environment Promote a green environment Maintain greenery at the HA Headquarters 2003 / 04 Potted plants are placed in various locations of the HA Headquarters 9.  Improve indoor air quality (IAQ) in the office Promote health and safety issues related to HA operations to enhance the well-being of persons involved Conduct IAQ sampling test in the HA Headquarters Adopt smoke-free working environment policy 2003 IAQ sampling exercise was completed The HA Headquarters and other office buildings adopt a smoke-free environment 10.  Enhance staff awareness on occupational health and safety issues Promote health and safety issues related to HA operations to enhance the well-being of persons involved Promote health and safety issues related to HA operations to enhance the well-being of persons involved 2003 / 04 Conducted 37 classes covering 18 health and safety training courses and seminars for over 1,000 staff members 11.  Promote occupational health Promote health and safety issues related to HA operations to enhance the well-being of persons involved Promote health and safety issues related to HA operations to enhance the well-being of persons involved 2003 / 04 A hotline and face-to-face counseling services were provided. Social and recreational activities were organized and attended by over 7,000 staff members   COMMUNITY   Initiatives in 2003 / 04 Policy Objective Action Plan Schedule Target Met Actual Performance 1.  Increase community awareness on environmental protection and to promote, in particular, greening in PRH estates Promote environmental and public health awareness among residents Launch campaigns to promote waste reduction and recycling, and environmental issues Launch joint programmes with green groups and EMACs, etc. 2003 / 04 Various promotional campaigns were held. The major ones were:   The HA Flower Show at Lok Fu Shopping Centre   Estate Green Exchange Square on waste recycling   Anti-mosquito campaign for estate primary schools on prevention of Dengue Fever   Nomination of the Top Ten Favourite Trees in PRH Estates   The Green Property Management Award jointly organized with 3 local green groups Participation in th Hong Kong Tree Planting Day in March 2004, with 400 PRH estates tenants from Fu Tung and Yat Tung Estates 2.  Promote fire safety in the PRH estates Provide information on health and safety criteria Organize a series of relevant safety promotion activities 2003 The Estate Fire Safety Campaign on Home Fire Safety, the Children Estate Fire Safety Education Path and the Estates Fire Safety Elites Training Camp were launched
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