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Hong Kong Jockey Cluba£į?s Media Statement on Central Police Station Compound

05/31/2016

The Club has always attached great importance to the conservation of the Central Police Station compound in accordance with our commitment to the public. We deeply regret the collapse of a section of a building at the compound over the weekend and apologise for any inconvenience caused to the public.  We will continue to cooperate with the Government, the Central and Western District Council, professional experts and relevant parties in accomplishing this important project, with safety as our top priority.
 
In addition to cooperate fully with Buildings Department’s investigation, we have instructed our contractor and experts to carry out an immediate investigation and submit a preliminary report in two to four weeks.  An independent panel comprising external professionals will be set up to conduct a thorough investigation of the incident, to summarize the lessons to learn, and to make recommendations on necessary safety measures in future. Throughout the entire process, we will continue to report to the government, the Central and Western District Council and the public, making public the investigation results as well as the latest developments.

Currently, a specialist contractor is proceeding with urgent works on the Married Inspectors’ Quarters which have been approved by the Registered Structural Engineer and accepted by the Buildings Department. Materials have been delivered to the site and work will commence tomorrow. 

Subject to no unforeseen circumstances or exceptionally inclement weather, it is anticipated that the works to secure the building can be completed within 7 days and Arbuthnot Road can be opened to the public.

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