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No wastage in lift modernisation project in Kai Yip Estate
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     All lift cars procured for the lift modernisation project in Kai Yip Estate would fit in with the lift shafts and there was no question of wastage, a spokesman for  Housing Department (HD) said today (September 17).

     The lift modernisation project to replace the 27 lifts of six domestic blocks in Kai Yip Estate will be carried out in six phases. The project started in September last year and is scheduled for completion in 2011.

     In response to media enquiries, the spokesman said that for technical reasons, the completion date of Phase I of the project, which involves five lifts at Kai Shing House, Kai Ning House and Kai Yin House, would be extended from end June to November this year.

     For the same reason, the completion date of Phase II of the programme, which involves four lifts at Kai Cheung House and Kai Lok House, would be extended from end September to December this year.

     The spokesman refuted allegations by news reports that the delay was caused by the purchase of new lift cars that did not fit in with the lift shafts.

     "Lift openings will be added under the modernisation project. During inspection, it was found that the wall enclosing the lift shaft is built with reinforced concrete instead of bricks as shown in the old building record drawings. For safety reasons, it is necessary to check the structural aspect of the lift opening and submit the revised design for approval by the Independent Checking Unit of the department. This is the main cause of the delay," the spokesman explained.

     The total project cost, which is estimated at $30 million, will remain unchanged.

     The spokesman apologised to the affected tenants for the inconvenience caused by the delay, adding that the department would provide assistance to tenants with special needs.

Ends/Thursday, September 17, 2009
Issued at HKT 18:21

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