Awards and Recognitions

Yue Man Square is located in the Kwun Tong district, it has undergone a transformation that incorporates smart technology facilities to enhance the indoor environmental quality and promote energy efficiency.

The integration of smart technology in Yue Man Square has brought numerous benefits. One significant advantage is the reduction in energy consumption. By implementing advanced systems for lighting, ventilation, and temperature control, the square has significantly decreased its energy usage. This not only helps to minimize its environmental impact but also leads to cost savings.

Another important aspect of the transformation is the improvement in the building's ambience and comfort for the community. Smart technology has allowed for better control and management of indoor environmental factors, such as lighting and air quality. This creates a more pleasant and user-friendly environment for visitors and occupants.

Urban Renewal Information System (URIS) is a state-of-the-art project of the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) applying Geographic Information System (GIS) technology to the urban renewal process. Within URIS environment, applications are designed for the business needs. URIS facilitates teamwork at divisional and corporate levels. With the use of GIS applications, calculation assumptions are more transparent and easy to comprehend. URIS proves the possibility of making a win-win-win situation where effective & efficient inter-divisional communication, trustworthy assessment and advanced spatial technology can be synergized for the greater good. URA team envisions that further advancement of URIS continues to empower surveyors, propelling new momentum and opportunities for a smarter city.

Ombudsman's Awards 2022 - The Story of Kam Ling Court

The subject building, Kam Ling Court, is a 13 storeys building at Nos. 10-20 Whitty Street HK which was built in 1963 with 78 domestic units. Most of the owners in this building are elderly.

The chairman and active members of the Kam Ling Court's Owners' Corporation (OC) were all in their eighties. The OC determined to response the received statutory orders and applied to join the rehabilitation subsidy scheme. And these elderly members of the OC worried much for their lack of the knowledge and understanding for planning and proceeding the inspection and repair works.

Mr. Charles Sun, the assigned URA case officer to Kam Ling Court understood the difficulties and problems encountered by the OC of this building, and offered the guidance to the OC all along the journey of the rehabilitation process till the end of the works.

The extra effort by the URA staff to help the needy owners for the successful completion of the project was appreciated by the Office of the Ombudsman for the Ombudsman Award.