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Hospital Authority Annual Plan 2005/06 I
HOSPITAL AUTHORITY ANNUAL PLAN 2005/06 Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 1 PLANNING BACKGROUND 1. Introduction 10 2. Review of Progress 13 3. Planning Environment 14 4. Budget Allocation 17 MAJOR DIRECTIONS AND PROGRAMME INITIATIVES FOR 2005/06 HA ANNUAL PLAN 5. Major Directions for HA Annual Plan 2005/06 20 6. Improving Population Health 22 7. Enhancing Organisational Performance 25 8. Enhancing Healthcare System Sustainability 30 9. Improving Service Quality and Clinical Governance 34 10. Building Human Resources Capability 40 CLUSTER PLANS 11. Hong Kong East Cluster 45 12. Hong Kong West Cluster 50 13. Kowloon East Cluster 54 14. Kowloon Central Cluster 58 15. Kowloon West Cluster 62 16. New Territories East Cluster 66 17. New Territories West Cluster 70 Hospital Authority Annual Plan 2005/06 i Table of Contents APPENDICES Appendix 1: List of Public Hospitals and Institutions 74 Appendix 2: List of Ambulatory Care Facilities 75 Appendix 3: Background Information on Hospital Authority 79 Appendix 4: Statistics of the Controlling Officer’s Report 81 ii Hospital Authority Annual Plan 2005/06 Executive Summary OVERVIEW 1. The Hospital Authority (HA) is responsible for delivering a comprehensive range of hospital, outpatient and community-based services through its network of healthcare facilities. As part of its commitment to enhance accountability and transparency to the community, it has been publishing its Annual Plan since 1992/93, which provides a structured mechanism for the organisation to turn its corporate vision and directions into strategies, goals and operational targets. 2. There are a number of major changes in the external and internal environment of HA that shape the major directions adopted and presented in this Annual Plan for 2005/06: (a) Key people changes after the SARS epidemic could have important bearings on the healthcare environment as well as the work of HA. -
E. Development Proposals in the Concept Plan E1. Cross-Boundary Transport Hub at Siu Ho
E. Development Proposals in the Concept Plan E1. Cross-boundary Transport Hub at Siu Ho Wan E2. Lantau Logistics Park at Siu Ho Wan and Possible Logistics Park Extension or Recreational Use E3. Leisure and Entertainment Node at Sunny Bay E4. Possible Theme Park or Recreational Use at Tung Chung East E5. Golf Course cum Resort at Tsing Chau Tsai East E6. Resort Facilities in South Lantau E7. Hotel Facilities E8. Museum of Lantau and Eco-Tour Centre E9. Facelift of Mui Wo E10. Preservation of Tai O Fishing Village E11. Cycle Track and Mountain Bike Trail Networks E12. Watersports Centres and Boardwalks in South Lantau E13. Eco-Trails and Heritage Trails E14. High-quality Camping Sites E15. Lantau North (Extension) Country Park E16. South West Lantau Marine Park E1. Cross-boundary Transport Hub at Siu Ho Wan Background Siu Ho Wan is strategically located close to the North Lantau Highway Connection (NLHC) of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (HZMB) and has the potential to serve as a transport interchange for cross-boundary traffic. A possible location of the cross-boundary transport hub is at MTR Siu Ho Wan Depot. The depot occupies 30 ha of land, with flexibility built into the design for retrofitting development above the depot. MTR access to Siu Ho Wan on the Tung Chung Line could be provided by the construction of an additional station, subject to Government’s approval for the station and authorization under the relevant Ordinance. The cross-boundary transport hub has the potential to be a major transport interchange, providing park-and-ride facilities, a MTR station and a public transport interchange. -
Celebrate the Season At
A Magazine for the Women of Hong Kong • December 2018 / January 2019 Celebrate the season at the AWA HOLIDAY PARTY 5:30 PM, Tuesday, December 11 1/F, Armoury Building 02, Tai Kwun Centre for Heritage and Arts 10 Hollywood Road, Central Festive Attire Register on the AWA website DECEMBER 2018 / JANUARY 2019 The American Women’s Association of Hong Kong, Limited. Established in 1956 We are a vibrant organization of international women. Our mission is to welcome and empower women to connect and contribute in Hong Kong. AWARE PRODUCTION TEAM EDITOR Stephanie Chan [email protected] 14 ASSISTANT EDITOR Samantha Merton CONTRIBUTORS Natasha Bochorishvili Ming Lai Cheung J’nee Easter Contents Karen Ferguson Monique Kearney Frances Nicholls News from the Board 2 Gail Sousa AWA Enjoys 4 GRAPHICS Afternoon Book Club: Pachinko 7 Jacky Ngan Better Know a Member: Olivia Choi 9 ADVERTISING MANAGER [email protected] 20 Green Your Holiday Season 10 Fashion Sustainability: Doing Our Part 12 Hong Kong Human Rights Arts Prize 13 PUBLISHED & PRINTED BY R&R Publishing Ltd. Charity Bazaar 2018 14 2126 7812 [email protected] www.rrpublishing.com.hk It’s Nutcracker Time! 20 Book Review: Sunset Survivors 22 22 Calendar 24 The AWA office is open from Monday-Thursday 9:30am-3:30pm. We are closed on Hong Kong public holidays. VISIT THE AWA WEBSITE: www.awa.org.hk LIKE US ON FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/awahk FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @AWA_HK FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @awahongkong Any opinions expressed in this publication are those of the author only and do not represent the opinion of the American Women’s Association. -
Grand Bauhinia Medal (GBM)
Appendix Grand Bauhinia Medal (GBM) The Honourable Chief Justice CHEUNG Kui-nung, Andrew Chief Justice CHEUNG is awarded GBM in recognition of his dedicated and distinguished public service to the Judiciary and the Hong Kong community, as well as his tremendous contribution to upholding the rule of law. With his outstanding ability, leadership and experience in the operation of the judicial system, he has made significant contribution to leading the Judiciary to move with the times, adjudicating cases in accordance with the law, safeguarding the interests of the Hong Kong community, and maintaining efficient operation of courts and tribunals at all levels. He has also made exemplary efforts in commanding public confidence in the judicial system of Hong Kong. The Honourable CHENG Yeuk-wah, Teresa, GBS, SC, JP Ms CHENG is awarded GBM in recognition of her dedicated and distinguished public service to the Government and the Hong Kong community, particularly in her capacity as the Secretary for Justice since 2018. With her outstanding ability and strong commitment to Hong Kong’s legal profession, Ms CHENG has led the Department of Justice in performing its various functions and provided comprehensive legal advice to the Chief Executive and the Government. She has also made significant contribution to upholding the rule of law, ensuring a fair and effective administration of justice and protecting public interest, as well as promoting the development of Hong Kong as a centre of arbitration services worldwide and consolidating Hong Kong's status as an international legal hub for dispute resolution services. The Honourable CHOW Chung-kong, GBS, JP Over the years, Mr CHOW has served the community with a distinguished record of public service. -
For Discussion on 15 July 2011
CB(1)2690/10-11(03) For discussion on 15 July 2011 Legislative Council Panel on Development Progress Report on Heritage Conservation Initiatives and Revitalisation of the Old Tai Po Police Station, the Blue House Cluster and the Stone Houses under the Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme PURPOSE This paper updates Members on the progress made on the heritage conservation initiatives under Development Bureau’s purview since our last progress report in November 2010 (Legislative Council (LegCo) Paper No. CB(1)467/10-11(04)), and invites Members’ views on our future work. It also seeks Members’ support for the funding application for revitalising the Old Tai Po Police Station, the Blue House Cluster and the Stone Houses under the Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme (Revitalisation Scheme). PROGRESS MADE ON HERITAGE CONSERVATION INITIATIVES Public Domain Revitalisation Scheme Batch I 2. For the six projects under Batch I of the Revitalisation Scheme, the latest position is as follows – (a) Former North Kowloon Magistracy – The site has been revitalised and adaptively re-used as the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Hong Kong Campus for the provision of non-local higher education courses in the fields of art and design. Commencing operation in September 2010, SCAD Hong Kong is the first completed project under the Revitalisation Scheme. For the Fall 2010 term, 141 students were enrolled, of which about 40% are local students. In April 2011, SCAD Hong Kong obtained accreditation from the Hong Kong Council for Accreditation of Academic and Vocational Qualifications for five years for 14 programmes it offers at the Hong Kong campus. -
活化@Heritage Issue No. 59
Issue No.59 April 2018 發展局文物保育專員辦事處成立十周年 10th Anniversary of the Establishment of the Commissioner for Heritage’s Office of the Development Bureau 物保育專員辦事處於2008年4月25日成 stablished on 25 April 2008, the Commissioner for Heritage's Office (CHO) just 文立,剛於本月底踏入第十一個年頭。辦事處 Eentered its 11th year at the end of this month. CHO has been very active over the 一直積極推展文物保育工作,包括推出多項文物 past years, including the launching of a number of heritage conservation initiatives and 保育措施及活化歷史建築伙伴計劃、在經濟及 the Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme, the support on the 技術層面支援私人業主保育其歷史建築、舉辦 preservation of privately-owned historic buildings by providing financial and technical 一連串宣傳及公眾教育活動,以及於2016年成立 assistance to the owners, as well as the organisation of a series of publicity and public 保育歷史建築基金,進一步推展這方面的工作。 education activities. In 2016, the Built Heritage Conservation Fund was set up to further 在此,就讓我們回顧過去十年文物保育工作的成 spearhead our heritage conservation work. Let’s take a retrospective look on some of our 果 與 里 程: achievements and milestones over the past ten years: 古蹟宣布及歷史建築評級 Monument Declaration and Grading of Historic Buildings 目前,香 港 共 有 117項 法 定 古 蹟。截 至 2018年 At present, there are 117 declared monuments in Hong Kong. As at the end of March 3月底,古物諮詢委員會已確定1,435幢建築物的 2018, the Antiquities Advisory Board has confirmed the grading status of 1,435 historic 評 級。 buildings. 活化歷史建築伙伴計劃(活化計劃) Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme 活化計劃於2008年推出,透過邀請非牟利機構 (Revitalisation Scheme) 以社會企業模式及創新的方法,活化再用政府擁 Launched in 2008, the Revitalisation Scheme invites non-profit-making organisations to 有的歷史建築。截至目前為止,五期共19幢政府 revitalise and adaptively re-use government-owned historic buildings in the form of social 擁有的已評級歷史建築被納入計劃。 enterprises and in an innovative way. -
活化@Heritage Issue No. 11
From: 活化歷史建築通訊 A Newsletter on Revitalisation To: Our friends Date: Issue No.11 February 2010 歷史建築以饒宗頤教授命名 以推廣中國文化藝術為宗旨的原荔枝角醫院活化項目,將會以國學大師饒宗 頤 教 授 命 名。 以饒教授為名譽會長的香港中華文化促進中心,將會把原荔枝角醫院的歷史 建 築 群 化 身 為「饒 宗 頤 文 化 館 — 香港文化傳承中心」,推動國情教育、通識 教育,並促進文化欣賞,陶冶性情等活動。項目是發展局第一期「活化歷史建 築伙伴計劃」的六個獲選計劃之一。 發展局局長林鄭月娥日前拜會饒宗頤教授。她表示命名旨在表揚饒教授的超 卓成就及貢獻。她說原荔枝角醫院的活化項目旨在鬧市中建設一個融合自然 環境的文化園林,使訪客在休閒中增長知識,瞭解中國歷史。這與饒教授多年 來在學術和藝術領域作育英才的宏願相呼應。 Historic Building named in honour of Professor Jao Tsung-I 饒宗頤教授與發展局局長林鄭月娥。 Professor Jao Tsung-I with Mrs Carrie Lam, The former Lai Chi Kok Hospital – to be revitalised into a centre to promote Chinese Secretary for Development. arts and culture – will be named after the renowned Chinese scholar Professor Jao Tsung-I. The former hospital is to be transformed into the Jao Tsung-I Academy by the Hong Kong Institute for Promotion of Chinese Culture (HKIPCC), of which Professor Jao is the Honorary President. The project is one of six successful applications under Batch I of the Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme of the Development 活化後的建築群將融入中國園林主題。 Bureau. The revitalised premise will incorporate Chinese garden motifs. 發展局文物保育專員辦事處 Commissioner for Heritage’s Office 1 Development Bureau 饒宗頤教授是享負盛名的國學大師,從事學術研究和藝術創作超過八十 年。饒 教 授 治 學 範 圍 廣 泛,涉及 文、史、哲、藝 各 個 領 域,集 歷 史 學 家、考 古 學 家、文 學 家、經 學 家、教 育 家 和 書 畫 家 於 一 身。年 屆 九十 多 歲 的 饒 教 授近年仍創作不斷,例如以古意渾穆的筆法製作裝置於大嶼山的「心經簡 林」。饒教授曾先後於香港大學、新加坡大學及香港中文大學任教,並獲 多所著名學府委任為客座教授。 政府將於今年第二季就「饒宗頤文化館」活化工程向立法會申請撥款,整 個項目可望在2012年 中 落 成。 The Secretary for Development, Mrs Carrie Lam, recently met with Professor Jao. -
Administration's Paper on Progress Report on Heritage Conservation
CB(1)1034/15-16(03) For discussion on 21 June 2016 Legislative Council Panel on Development Progress Report on Heritage Conservation Initiatives Purpose This paper briefs Members on the progress made in respect of the various heritage conservation initiatives since our last reporting to the Panel in June 2015, and invites Members’ views on our future work. Heritage Conservation Policy Policy statement 2. As promulgated in 2007, the Government seeks “to protect, conserve and revitalise as appropriate historical and heritage sites and buildings through relevant and sustainable approaches for the benefit and enjoyment of present and future generations. In implementing this policy, due regard should be given to development needs in the public interest, respect for private property rights, budgetary considerations, cross-sector collaboration and active engagement of stakeholders and the general public.” Statutory monument declaration system 3. In accordance with section 3 of the Antiquities and Monuments Ordinance (Cap. 53) (the “Ordinance”), the Antiquities Authority (i.e. the Secretary for Development (“SDEV”)) may, after consultation with the Antiquities Advisory Board (“AAB”) and with the approval of the Chief Executive, by notice in the Gazette, declare any place, building, site or structure, which the Authority considers to be of public interest by reason of its historical, archaeological or palaeontological significance, to be a 1 monument. Monuments are subject to statutory protection provided under the Ordinance. Pursuant to section 6 of the Ordinance, the protection includes prohibition of any excavation, carrying on building or other works on the monument, and any action to demolish, remove, obstruct, deface or interfere with the monument unless a permit is granted by the Antiquities Authority. -
Mei Ho House Hong Kong Spirit Learning Project School Guided
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Community Project Grant: Mei Ho House Hong Kong Spirit Learning Project School Guided Tour Application Form School Name:___________________________________________ Contact Teacher:_________________ School telephone No.: ___________ Email:____________________________ Mobile. :_____________________ No. of students:_______ Form:_______ Reservation Date:___________________ am(start@10:45am) / pm (start@2:00pm)* Guide Teacher:_____________________ Mobile:_________________ (If different from above) Language*: English / Cantonese Number of Accompanying Teacher: ________ Guided Tour Mode:(Please choose "On Site Tour" below if it is your 1st choice, and "Online Tour" as 2nd choice. If you do not have any 2nd choice, please choose “Nil”.) 1st choice*: On Site Tour / Online Tour 2nd choice*: On Site Tour / Online Tour / Nil Related Subject: ____________ Related Course: ________________ Student’s Learning Characteristics: _________________________________________________________ Purpose of Visit: _______________________________________________________________________ Where did you learn about this school guided tour? Mail website media teachers Other:_____________ A Whatsapp group is opened for communication (in Cantonese), do you want to join? Yes No *please choose one Details of the School Guided Tour Required 1. Visit of Mei Ho House (1 hour) Optional Interactive workshop 1. Alumni story sharing (about half hour) 2. Nostalgic games (about half hour) 3. Hostel room visit (10 students per group, each group per 5-10 minutes) -
New Round of “Spend-To-Redeem Free Tours” Open for Registration Tomorrow
PRESS RELEASE 新聞稿 Date: 31 May 2021 Total page: 1 New Round of “Spend-to-Redeem Free Tours” Open for Registration Tomorrow The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) is rolling out a new round of the “Spend-to-Redeem Free Tours” programme, with registration opening tomorrow (1 June). About 190 itineraries, designed by various local tour operators, are available in the new round, which will be uploaded to the HKTB’s programme website in two batches. Starting from tomorrow, members of the public can choose from the first batch of about 130 itineraries and register directly with the tour operators. The first batch of itineraries uploaded cover a wide range of themes and experiences, including the Scenic Harbour, Lively Culture, Gastro-Fantasies, Endless Entertainment, Neighbourhoods and Family Fun. On top of local attractions, the itineraries include workshops related to gourmet food and handicrafts, fishing and farming activities, as well as pet-friendly experience. Half-day tours include at least two points of interests and one meal, many of which offer a hotel buffet, seafood tasting on an outlying island, or other delicacies (see appendix). Members of the public can register for a local tour with machine-printed receipt(s) after spending HK$800 or more at local retail and dining outlets. Registered participants are required to submit the receipt(s) to the tour operator and pay a deposit of HK$100 per person (to be returned on the day of the tour). To meet the government’s latest anti-pandemic requirements, all participating tour operators are required to sign the Anti-epidemic Undertakings for Local Tours. -
Batch III of Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme Press Conference
Batch III of Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme Press Conference 7 October 2011 Background of Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme z In the 2007-08 Policy Address, the Chief Executive announced a range of initiatives to enhance heritage conservation. z Launching of “Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme” to put Government-owned historic buildings to good adaptive re-use. z The Government has reserved $2 billion for the “Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme” (including revitalising the Former Police Married Quarters on Hollywood Road into “PMQ”). 2 2 1 Objectives of Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme z To preserve and put historic buildings into good and innovative use. z To transform historic buildings into unique cultural landmarks. z To promote active public participation in the conservation of historic buildings. z To create job opportunities, in particular at the district level. 3 3 Set up of the Advisory Committee on Revitalisation of Historic Buildings z The Committee is chaired by Mr Bernard Chan with 9 non- official members from the fields of historical research, architecture, surveying, social enterprise, finance, etc. z To provide advice on the implementation of the Revitalisation Scheme and other revitalisation projects. z To help assess applications under the Scheme. z To monitor the subsequent operation of the selected projects. 4 4 2 Assessment Criteria of Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme The Advisory Committee examines and assesses the applications in accordance with the following five assessment criteria: z Reflection of historical value and significance z Technical aspects z Social value and social enterprise operation z Financial viability z Management capability and other considerations 5 5 Review of Batch I of Revitalisation Scheme z Batch I of the Revitalisation Scheme was launched in February 2008. -
Cb(1)816/08-09(04)
立法會 Legislative Council LC Paper No. CB(1)816/08-09(04) Ref: CB1/PL/DEV Panel on Development Meeting on 24 February 2009 Background brief on Revitalizing Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme Purpose This paper provides background information on the Revitalizing Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme (Revitalization Scheme), and a summary of the concerns and views expressed by Members when the subject was discussed at the relevant committees of the Legislative Council. Background 2. In his 2007-2008 Policy Address, the Chief Executive announced that Government would seek to revitalize Government-owned historic buildings by introducing a new scheme which would allow non-governmental organizations to apply for adaptive re-use of these buildings. On 11 October 2007, the Development Bureau issued a Legislative Council Brief on Heritage Conservation Policy [File Ref : DEVB(CR)(W) 1-55/68/01] which set out, inter alia, the general framework of the scheme, titled as "Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme". Modus operandi of the Revitalization Scheme First batch historic buildings 3. The following seven buildings1 are the first batch of historic buildings included in the Revitalization Scheme -- 1 Details of these buildings are provided in Annex 1 to LC Paper No. CB(2)637/07-08(03). - 2 - - Old Tai Po Police Station; - Lui Seng Chun; - Lai Chi Kok Hospital; - North Kowloon Magistracy; - Old Tai O Police Station; - Fong Yuen Study Hall; and - Mei Ho House. Eligibility of applicants 4. The Administration has adopted the social enterprise (SE) approach whereby non-profit-making non-governmental organizations (NGOs) were invited to submit proposals on a competitive basis to revitalize the historic buildings and the proposed usage should take the form of a SE.