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SCS visits Lands Department (with photos)
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     The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Joshua Law, visited the Lands Department today (January 25) to meet with its management and staff of various grades to know more about their work and challenges confronting them.

     Accompanied by the Permanent Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Thomas Chow, Mr Law first met with the Director of Lands, Mr Thomas Chan, and the directorate staff to better understand the department's work, including management of land resources.

     Mr Law then proceeded to the Acquisition Section of the Lands Administration Office where he learnt from colleagues about their work in land acquisition, handling associated compensation claims and assisting the eligible affected households for rehousing.

     Mr Law later visited the Photogrammetric and Aerial Survey Section under the Survey and Mapping Office (SMO). The section is responsible for the acquisition and reproduction of aerial photographs, and the provision of aerial survey and photogrammetric service for general mapping and specific purposes. Mr Law said he was pleased to learn that the SMO last year took more than 20 000 new aerial photos and updated over 13 000 digital maps to meet the needs of government departments and members of the public.

     Before concluding his visit, Mr Law met with staff representatives of various grades at a tea gathering to exchange views on matters that concerned them. He encouraged the colleagues to continue to make dedicated efforts in providing quality services to the public.
 
Ends/Thursday, January 25, 2018
Issued at HKT 15:45
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The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Joshua Law (left), visited the Lands Department today (January 25). He is pictured meeting with the Director of Lands, Mr Thomas Chan (right), to better understand the department's work and challenges.
The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Joshua Law, today (January 25) visited the Lands Department. Photo shows Mr Law (left) being briefed by the Director of Lands, Mr Thomas Chan (centre), on the current projects of the Acquisition Section.
The Secretary for the Civil Service, Mr Joshua Law, today (January 25) visited the Lands Department. Photo shows Mr Law (right) learning about the use of the Unmanned Aerial System in acquiring aerial photos by the Photogrammetric and Aerial Survey Section. Looking on is the Director of Lands, Mr Thomas Chan (left).