Revitalization of Historic Buildings Partnership Scheme: Mrs. Ho Tung Medical Bureau‧Ecological Learning Center Open to Public

【Newspaper】The government has launched six phases of the “Revitalization of Historic Buildings Partnership Scheme” since 2008. The Development Bureau revealed that it is studying a comprehensive review of the scheme, including streamlining the application process and providing more support to operating organizations. It is expected that this year Implement and implement relevant optimization measures within the building to enable better revitalization and reuse of historic buildings.

Mrs. Ho Tung’s Medical Center revitalized to minimize the impact of appearance

Commissioner for Heritage Conservation Jiang Zhihao recently mentioned in the blog of the Secretary for Development that the government partnered with non-profit organizations through the “Revitalization Project” to preserve, revitalize, and make good use of government-owned historical buildings, so that citizens can visit and appreciate their cultural relic value; So far, a total of 22 government-owned historic buildings have been included in the plan, and it is not easy to restore historical buildings. It is necessary to make the revitalized historical buildings meet the requirements of the current fire protection and building regulations. The Office of the Heritage Conservation Commissioner will provide a One-stop technical support, assisting the selected organizations to inquire and follow up with relevant departments when necessary.

Jiang took the fourth phase of Mrs. Ho Tung Medical Center as an example. The building is located in Kwu Tung, Sheung Shui. It was originally the first batch of rural clinics built in the New Territories. “Madam Ho Tung Medical Bureau‧Ecological Study Center”. The agency pointed out that during the revitalization period, it assisted the Water Supplies Department to build fire hydrants in the streets near Mrs. Ho Tung Medical Center, and contacted the Fire Services Department to provide suggestions; finally, the fire installations were installed in the newly built auxiliary building, and the fire water tanks were placed underground. To reduce the impact on the appearance of the historic building, the center was officially opened last month. The Development Bureau pointed out that the plan will streamline the application process and provide better support for operating organizations. It is currently conducting a comprehensive review and will consult the Historic Buildings Conservation Advisory Committee. The goal is to implement the optimization measures within this year.