LegCo Members visit staircases on slope of Lok Wah North Estate in Kwun Tong(with photos)
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The following is issued on behalf of the Legislative Council Secretariat:
   The Legislative Council Members conducted a site visit at the staircases on the slope of Lok Wah North Estate in Kwun Tong today (October 12) to follow up on a complaint case relating to retrofitting barrier-free access facilities.
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   Accompanied by the representatives of the Housing Department, the Highways Department and the Kwun Tong District Office, Members observed the usage of the staircases by residents. Members then received a briefing by government representatives on the progress of the lift installation works at a footbridge near the staircases. Members also exchanged views with government representatives on retrofitting more comprehensive barrier-free access facilities.
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   Members who participated in the visit were Mr Tang Ka-piu (Convenor) and Mr Edward Leung.