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Progress of Restoration and Maintenance Programmes undertaken by the Antiquities and Monuments Office
I. Projects in Preparation Stage
Item Historical Background of Work Project Scope of Work Progress No the Concerned Building 1. Repair to Yi Tai Yi Tai Study Hall was built towards the Investigation and minor Tenders for the work have been Study Hall, Kam Tin, end of Daoguang reign (1821-1850) by a repair to leaking roof. invited from Specialist Yuen Long group of 16 local scholar-gentry who Restoration of artwork Contractors in mid August formed a society called the Tang Yi Tai above Entrance Door. 2009. Wui, so as to accommodate the two Internal redecoration. immortals, Man Cheong and Kwan Tai Repairs to grey brick (literary and martial gods respectively). external walls. The study hall was built purely for use as a study hall and its architecture is therefore simple and functional. Restoration work was completed in 1994. The study hall was declared a monument in 1992.
2. Repair to I Shing I Shing Temple was constructed by the Minor repair to leaking Tenders for the work have been Temple, Wang Chau, villagers of Wang Chau around the 57th roof. invited from Specialist Yuen Long year of Kangxi (1718) to promote Improvement to ventilation Contractors in mid August communal spirit, was dedicated to the in Che Kung Hall and 2009. worship of the two deities, Hung Shing Memorial Hall. and Che Kung. Restoration of artifacts and The temple is a two-hall structure with an timber stand. open courtyard in between. Although it Cleaning and restoration to underwent renovations in the 1970s and artwork in Main Hall. 1980s, most of its original features were kept intact. Page 2 of Annex B
Item Historical Background of Work Project Scope of Work Progress No the Concerned Building The temple was declared a monument in 1996.
3. Restoration of Tang The three-hall Tang Ancestral Hall was Demolition of concrete Conservation Study and Ancestral Hall and constructed in 1751 to commemorate their and metal works of late Cartographic Survey for ancillary buildings, two ancestors, Tang Hung Chi and Tang additions. restoration of the Ancestral Ha Tsuen, Yuen Long Hung Wai, for establishing the village Repair and restoration of Hall and its ancillary buildings settlements in Ha Tsuen. The Tang tiled roofs. were completed in July 2009. Ancestral Hall underwent two major Repair and replace rotten Erection of temporary shelter renovations in 1837 and 1883 respectively. timber supports. for soul tablets and altar tables There are a number of honorary plaques Removal of defective has been commenced with hanging in the middle hall, indicating the paintwork and repaint completion targeted for late glorious history of the Tangs in the Qing where necessary. September 2009, prior to full imperial government. Repair to brick work. restoration of the Ancestral The Guesthouse and the Yau Kung School Restoration of floor Hall. situated close to the Tang Ancestral Hall paving slabs / tiles. Restoration works to the are believed to have been built before Repair and replacement of Ancestral Hall are expected to 1924. The former was built to provide defective windows, doors commence by October 2009 hospitality for guests of the clan, while the and other existing timber with targeted completion in latter was built for provision of education elements. July 2010. to the children in the area. Drainage improvement The Tang Ancestral Hall and its adjoining works. buildings were declared as monuments in December 2007.
4. Maintenance work to Hung Shing Temple was constructed as a Interior redecoration and Tenders for the work have been Hung Shing Temple, result of donations from local residents minor restoration of interior invited from Specialist Kau Sai Chau whose livelihood relied mainly on fishing. and exterior artwork. Contractors, for return by 10 According to local legends and the stone Waterproofing to tiled floor August 2009. tablet at the temple, the building was built and minor timberwork Page 3 of Annex B
Item Historical Background of Work Project Scope of Work Progress No the Concerned Building before 1889. repairs Being a district temple of Kau Sai Chau, it has long been a place in which to pray for the safety of fishermen and has the social function of strengthening the coherence of the community. Large scale celebrations are held by the locals for the birthday of Hung Shing every year. The temple was declared as a monument in 2002.
II. Projects in working stage
Item Historical Background of Work Project Scope of Work Progress No the Concerned Building 1. Major Repair to Maryknoll Convent School was first Major repair project is carried Cartographic survey is Maryknoll Convent established in 1925 in Austin Road, out in three phases. currently underway, with School, 130 Waterloo Kowloon, as the Maryknoll Kindergarten, completion due by end of 2009. Road, Kowloon Tong by the Maryknoll Sisters of St. Dominic. Phase I Repairs to foul water drainage Construction of the present campus in Consultancy for a system are currently underway Waterloo Road commenced in 1933. cartographic survey of the with completion due by early The Waterloo Campus comprises the main monument. September 2009. school building (1937), convent (1941-53) Urgent repair to the Tender for the main restoration (currently used as the regional office and underground foul drainage work was awarded in August quarter of the Maryknoll Sisters), system. 2009. landscape gardens and other sports Roof repair to main school Site works for Phase I are in facilities of the Primary School Section. building and the convent progress and are targeted for The School was declared a monument on building. completion in early October Page 4 of Annex B
Item Historical Background of Work Project Scope of Work Progress No the Concerned Building 16 May 2008. Repair and cleaning of the 2009. external granite staircase of Phase II and Phase III repairs main school building. are targeted for commencement Repair to granite external in mid December 2009 and mid walls of the main school July 2010 respectively. building and garden of the Consultancy study has been convent. arranged to assess the structural Repair defective floors, condition of the school building paving, metal windows. with a view to devising a method to stabilize an old tree Phase II which is located adjacent to the Specialist cleaning to building. granite boundary walls. Minor repair to the stone paving of the landscape gardens. Repair to the external walls and windows of main school building.
Phase III Specialist cleaning of external brick-tiled walls of main school building and Convent. Repair and redecorate timber doors and frames of main school building. Restoration of defective floor tiles to verandahs and Page 5 of Annex B
Item Historical Background of Work Project Scope of Work Progress No the Concerned Building corridors of main school building.
2. Restoration of Chik Chik Kwai Study Hall was built before Restoration of the two Conservation Study and Kwai Study Hall, 1899 by Lai Kam Tai. The Lai clan in reinforced concrete side Cartographic Survey for the Sheung Tsuen, Pat Pat Heung has settled in the Pat Heung chambers. restoration works have been Heung area for hundreds of years. Removal of modern paint completed. Chik Kwai Study Hall was originally built and dentist replacement of Restoration works commenced for educating young clansmen and was defective brickwork. in October 2008 for scheduled also used for ancestral worship starting Full internal and external completion in late 2009. from the 1930s. Operation of the school cleaning and decoration. Eaves boards and some selected ceased during World War II, but resumed Repair/Conservation of wood carvings have been afterwards as Wing Hing School for defective wooden carved dismantled and delivered to providing modern education. It was later features. Conservation Section for used as a kindergarten, which was closed Protection and conservation restoration and treatments. decades ago. The Study Hall also served of wall murals. Replacement of defective timber as a venue for clan meetings and Replacement of defective structure and restoration to the traditional rituals. purlins and rafters. side chambers are in progress. The study hall was declared a monument in 2007.
3. Restoration of King King Ying Lei was constructed in 1937 by Restoration of ceramic roof The project will be carried out Yin Lei, 45 Stubbs Mrs. Shum Li Po-Lun, who was the tiles and decorative roof in two phases, i.e. restoration Road, Hong Kong daughter of Li Po-chun, a famous features. of roof tiles (Phase I) and merchant in Hong Kong. Repair/restoration of restoration of internal and The building was sold to the Yow family external and internal external decorative features in 1978 and the name “King Ying Lei” decorative features under (Phase II). was also given by him. The family the roofs, including Restoration of the roof was commenced business of manufacturing windows and doors, completed in late April 2009. traditional Chinese dried fruit sweets and mouldings, Shanghai Phase II commenced in April Page 6 of Annex B
Item Historical Background of Work Project Scope of Work Progress No the Concerned Building made significant contributions to public plaster, terrazzo, stained 2009 and is in progress. charities in Hong Kong. glass and mosaic tiles, etc. The whole project is scheduled King Yin Lei is a rare surviving example for completion by the end of of Chinese Renaissance style that reflects 2010. the design and construction of both Chinese and Western architecture. King Ying Lei was declared a monument in July 2008.
4. Repairs to the Main The Helena May Institute was built in Asbestos abatement work Asbestos abatement is now in Building of The 1914 and officially opened on 12 to 1 st and 2 nd floor external progress with target completion Helena May, 35 September 1916. It was originally used corridors. for late August 2009. Garden Road, as a hostel for single working women of Renovation of defective Tender for the remaining works Central European origin. However, since 1985 roof covering to flat roof of was awarded in August 2009. women of all nationalities have been North Wing, including Roofing work will be accepted as residents. removal of green mineral undertaken in dry season, but Apart from quarters, the Main Building felt and reinstatement of other waterproofing work has also comprises a library, a reading room Canton tiling. commenced in late August and some classrooms. After several Minor waterproofing work 2009 with target completion by renovations, the Main Building has been to external walls, windows, mid October 2009. upgraded to provide 28 bedrooms. gutters, etc. Exterior of the Main Building was declared a monument in 1993.
5. Major Repair to Lo Lo Wai is the first built of the five Investigation, major Tender for the project was Wai, Fanling renowned walled villages in Lung Yeuk structural repairs and awarded in July 2009. Tau, Fanling. waterproofing to the Site works have commenced in It is a village enclosed by brick walls on cracked masonry Perimeter late August 2009 with target four sides. Wall. completion in mid October Repair to a portion of the wall was Minor repairs to Entrance 2009. Page 7 of Annex B
Item Historical Background of Work Project Scope of Work Progress No the Concerned Building undertaken in 1991 with funds provided by Tower, including granite the North District Office. The entrance steps. tower and enclosing walls of Lo Wai were declared a monument in 1997.
6. Major Repair to Kun Kun Lung Wai is believed to be bui lt by the Investigation and major Tender for the project was Lung Wai, Fanling Tang clan in 1744. Kun Lung Wai is structural repairs to the awarded in July 2009. enclosed with green brick walls and watch bulging masonry Perimeter Site works have commenced in towers were built on all the four corners. It Wall. late August 2009 with target is the most authentic and undisturbed walled Minor repairs to Entrance completion in mid October village left in the area. Tower and four corner 2009. The gate house of the walled village was Watch Towers. declared a monument in 1988 while the Relocation of unsightly enclosing walls and corner towers were water supply pipe. declared in 1993.
III. Projects Completed
Item Historical Background of Work Project Scope of Work Progress No the Concerned Building 1. Repairs to King Law According to local villagers, the ancestral Waterproofing work to Works were completed in late Ka Shuk, Tai Po Tau, hall was built by the 13th generation prevent rising damp in Rear May 2009. Tai Po ancestors Tang Yuen-wan, Tang Mui-kei Hall. and Tang Nim Fung in the Ming Dynasty Repaving Canton tiles in (1368-1644) to commemorate their 10th the Entrance Hall. generation ancestor Tang King-law. Repainting to external King Law Ka Shuk was built as a study walls. hall which also served as the ancestral hall Cleaning red sandstone on of the Tang clan in Tai Po Tau. the façade. Page 8 of Annex B
Item Historical Background of Work Project Scope of Work Progress No the Concerned Building Nowadays, it still serves as a venue for Restoration of artwork to clan members to hold meetings and wall cornices in Rear Hall traditional functions. Improvement of light It is a traditional three-hall building with fittings in the Rear Hall. an exquisite ancestral altar locating in the middle hall. King Law Ka Shuk was declared a monument in August 1998 and initial restoration was carried out in 2000.
2. Repair to altars at Evidence suggests that the original Repair and redecoration of Works were completed in late Tang Chung Ling building can date back to 1525 for the three ancestral altars in May 2009. Ancestral Hall, Lung commemorating the founding ancestor Rear Hall. Yeuk Tau, Fanling Tang Chung Ling (1302-1387). It has Cleaning and repair to soul served as the main ancestral hall of the tablets. Tang clan in Lung Yeuk Tau over hundreds Repair to Dung Chung in years. Middle Hall. The whole building is exquisitely decorated with fine wood carvings, polychrome plaster mouldings, ceramic sculptures and murals of auspicious Chinese motifs, fully reflecting the superb craftsmanship of the old days. Initial restoration was carried out in 1991 with a generous donation from the Hong Kong Jockey Club. The ancestral hall was then declared a monument in 1997.