Task force led by chief secretary chan kwok-ki holds inaugural meeting to coordinate preparatory work for kai tak sports park completion and commissioning, ensuring diverse experience for citizens and visitors.
The inter-departmental Task Force on Kai Tak Sports Park (KTSP) chaired by the Chief Secretary for Administration, Mr Chan Kwok-ki, convened the first meeting today (June 14) to co-ordinate the relevant bureaux and departments in implementing the preparatory work for the completion and commissioning of the KTSP.
At the meeting, the Task Force discussed in detail three areas, namely ensuring the timely completion of the construction of the KSTP; maximising the economic benefits of the KTSP; and providing the necessary ancillary support, such as crowd management and traffic arrangements. Its aim is to ensure that the KTSP, upon its completion and commissioning, will create a diverse, quality experience for citizens and visitors.
Mr Chan said, "The KTSP is the largest sports infrastructure project in HongKong's history. It will provide modern and multi-purpose sports and recreation facilities, which are of great significance to the development of not only sports, but also Hong Kong's mega-event economy. Iwill lead the Task Force to work in collaboration with all stakeholders in these three areas to ensure the successful completion and commissioning of the KTSP, thereby consolidating and enhancing Hong Kong's strategic positioning as an events capital."
The construction of the KTSP commenced in February 2019. Currently, the main structure of the Public Sports Ground, the Indoor Sports Centre and the Main Stadium have been largely completed. According to the current construction progress, it is expected that the major facilities of the KTSP will be completed by the end of 2024. Upon the successful implementation of test events and satisfactory completion of various testing procedures, the KTSP will be open in the first half of 2025.
The membership list of the inter-departmental Task Force on KTSP is as follows:
Chairman
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Chief Secretary for Administration
Members
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Deputy Financial Secretary
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism
Secretary for Development
Secretary for Environment and Ecology
Secretary for Security
Secretary for Transport and Logistics
Permanent Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism
Permanent Secretary for Housing/Director of Housing
Commissioner for Sports
Heads or representatives of relevant departments/office:
Buildings Department
Environmental Protection Department
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department
Highways Department
Home Affairs Department
Hong Kong Fire Services Department
Hong Kong Police Force
Information Services Department
Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Marine Department
National Games Coordination Office (Hong Kong)
Tourism Commission
Transport Department
Inter-departmental Task Force on Kai Tak Sports Park convenes first meeting Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
DH urges public to be cautious of fraudulent advertisement regarding "Government dental implant subsidy scheme"
The Department of Health (DH) today (September 18) urged the public to be cautious of fraudulent advertisement on social media claiming that the Government has launched a "dental implant subsidy scheme for people aged 50 and older".
The DH clarified that it has not launched such scheme. The case has been reported to the Police. The social media platform has also been informed to follow up on the fraudulent advertisement. Members of the public who have clicked on any unknown hyperlink of the advertisement or provided his/her personal information to any suspicious website should contact the Police immediately.
A dental implant is a biocompatible (e.g. titanium) structure embedded in the jawbone, It is used to support false teeth such as crowns, bridges or dentures, to replace a lost tooth, or in combination with bridges or dentures to replace multiple or all lost teeth. Generally, a dental implant requires an oral surgical procedure. Depending on the general and oral health conditions, not everybody is suitable to receive implant treatment. The DH reminded the public that if they decide to have dental implant treatment outside Hong Kong, they should pay attention to the following points:
- verify the actual address of the clinic where the treatment will be performed and the background and credentials of the attending dentist;
- request the local registration number and proof of qualifications of the attending dentist, and verify them with the official regulatory authorities; and
- enquire about the clinic's complaint handling mechanism and contingency procedures for medical incidents.
To safeguard the public's oral health, the Government adopts the strategy of widely promoting among citizens across all age groups prevention-oriented primary oral healthcare, with a view to putting into action prevention, early identification and timely intervention of dental diseases with the objective of retaining teeth. At the same time, the Government provides appropriate oral health and dental care services for underprivileged groups with financial difficulties and special needs in a bid to ensure access to essential dental care services by these groups.
In May 2025, the DH launched the Community Dental Support Programme (CDSP) to provide targeted and subsidised dental services, including oral health assessments, medication for dental pain relief (if necessary), X-ray examinations, and dental fillings or extractions to the underprivileged groups with financial difficulties to encourage service users to retain teeth when deemed appropriate by dentists. Since January this year, the CDSP has expanded the service scope, supplanted the Community Care Fund Elderly Dental Assistance Programme, and included the homeless. The new service items include dental scaling, root canal treatment, removal of bridges and crowns and fitting of removable dentures. For more information, please visit the DH's thematic webpage.
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