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Suspected load-bearing wall in LOHAS Park / World No Tobacco Day

2023-05-31

Suspected load-bearing wall in LOHAS Park / World No Tobacco Day

2023-05-31
 On Wednesday's Backchat, we're looking at building safety after a flat-owner at the LOHAS Park complex in Tseung Kwan O apparently knocked down a load-bearing wall without authorisation.
Sharp-eyed observers had noticed in a viral video showcasing renovations made in the flat that a load-bearing wall appeared to have been knocked down.
The Buildings Department is now investigating the matter, and have urged all property owners to comply with building regulations and seek professional advice before making any alterations to their flats.
What do you think of the incident? Are there enough safeguards against people knocking down support walls and how much of a safety risk is that?
After 9:45am, we'll mark World No Tobacco Day by looking at the latest government initiative to help smokers kick the habit.

9:00am-9:45am: Suspected load-bearing wall in LOHAS Park

9:00am-9:30am: Arthur Cheung, Chairman of the Building Surveying Division, The Hong Kong Institute of Surveyors
9:00am-9:45am: Christine Fong, Sai Kung District Councillor
9:30am-9:45am: Marvin Chen, Former President of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects

9:45am-10:00am: World No Tobacco Day

9:45am-10:00am: Derek Cheung, Assistant Professor, LKS Faculty of Medicine, School of Nursing, The University of Hong Kong

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