The government’s first round of labor importation program for the construction industry has awarded 20 construction contracts, involving a total of 4,680 foreign workers. Director of Development Ning Hon-ho pointed out that the dormitories for foreign workers in the construction industry converted from community isolation facilities in Tam Mei, Yuen Long, will be opened within this month and can provide 1,800 units for 7,000 people. He emphasized that the dormitories operate on a self-financing basis and are open to renters. The main contractor charges rent payment costs and does not use public funds.
According to the plan, employers are required to provide accommodation for foreign workers at designated locations, including renting designated dormitories arranged by the government, such as the conversion of the community quarantine facility in Tam Mei, Yuen Long into central dormitories, or providing dormitories at construction sites managed by the main contractor. Ning Hanhao said that the dormitories for foreign workers in the construction industry converted from the Tam Mei Community Isolation Facility in Yuen Long will be opened within this month. The construction and operation of the dormitories will be undertaken by the Construction Industry Council, including daily management teams, such as security guards, cleaning service staff, etc. Nearly 100 people. She recently visited the dormitory with the Permanent Secretary for Development (Works), Mr Lau Chun-kit, and listened to the latest update on the preparatory work from representatives of the Construction Industry Council.
The unit provides basic equipment
The dormitory for foreign workers in the construction industry provides 7,000 places. Each unit is equipped with two “bunk beds” for 4 people. It also provides basic electrical appliances and furniture, such as wardrobes, refrigerators, fans, etc., and has all the necessary facilities for daily life, including bathrooms. Rooms, laundry rooms, pantries, medical service rooms, wireless networks, fitness rooms, basketball courts and other recreational facilities, convenience stores, vending machines, etc. Ning Hanhao said that in order to avoid affecting the community, the main contractor will arrange for imported workers to leave the camp area before the morning rush hour and go to different construction sites. Some workers will return to the dormitories in batches after dinner at the construction site or other locations. The dormitory management team and employers will also arrange off-duty activities and related transportation for workers, and travel arrangements will also be divided into separate groups and time periods.
Wong Ho Wing-sze, Principal Assistant Secretary (Works) of the Development Bureau, said that the government attaches great importance to the safety of workers in the construction industry. After arriving in Hong Kong, foreign workers must complete basic safety training (commonly known as the green card course) and assessment before they can work on construction sites. In addition, like other local workers, imported workers must comply with the requirements of dedicated work and specific duties.
The original article was published on AM730
2023-10-15 21:47:59
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