CLP Power Helps Ageing Residential Buildings Upgrade Communal Electrical Facilities

As extreme weather becomes more frequent, electrical safety in Hong Kong’s ageing residential buildings is increasingly important. To strengthen building safety, energy efficiency and power resilience, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) has allocated HK$3 million from the CLP Community Energy Saving Fund to launch the Community Energy Efficiency and Electrical Safety Enhancement Programme. The programme provides eligible older residential buildings with free inspections and support for upgrading communal electrical facilities, helping create safer, more resilient living environments.

Kam On Building in Tsz Wan Shan is one of the first residential buildings to benefit from the Community Energy Efficiency and Electrical Safety Enhancement Programme. CLP Power Managing Director Mr Joseph Law (third from left), Electrical and Mechanical Services Department Deputy Director/Regulatory Services Mr Arthur Lee (first from right) and District Officer (Wong Tai Sin) Ms Kimmey Ho (second from right) hear about the improvements and benefits to residents from Incorporated Owners Chairman Mr Chui Bing-kwan (third from right).

The programme supports non-public housing buildings aged 40 years or above in CLP Power’s supply area in upgrading their communal electrical facilities. CLP Power works with community partners to identify eligible buildings, and applications are submitted by the building’s incorporated owners or property management companies. Registered electrical contractors inspect communal electrical installations in approved buildings and carry out necessary improvement works. These may include the installation or replacement of main switches, electricity meters for communal facilities, energy-efficient communal lighting, earthing systems, and rising mains.

The programme also offers a free Power Quality Health Check service. CLP Power team assesses building power systems, identifies potential power quality issues and recommends practical improvements to enhance energy efficiency and system resilience.

To strengthen building safety, energy efficiency and power resilience, CLP Power Hong Kong Limited (CLP Power) has allocated HK$3 million from the CLP Community Energy Saving Fund to launch the Community Energy Efficiency and Electrical Safety Enhancement Programme. The programme provides eligible older residential buildings with free inspections and support for upgrading communal electrical facilities, helping create safer, more resilient living environments.

CLP Power Managing Director Mr Joseph Law joined Electrical and Mechanical Services Department Deputy Director/Regulatory Services Mr Arthur Lee and District Officer (Wong Tai Sin) Ms Kimmey Ho, on a visit to Kam On Building in Tsz Wan Shan on 2 November to see how the programme has benefitted residents and strengthened building management.

CLP Power Managing Director Mr Joseph Law said, “Many residents of Hong Kong’s older residential buildings lack the resources and technical knowledge to upgrade communal electrical installations. This can affect electrical safety, energy efficiency and a building’s ability to cope with emergencies such as power disruptions. Through this programme, we hope to help owners better manage these risks and make communal electrical systems safer, more reliable and resilient, creating a safer living environment for residents.”

A new main switch was installed in Kam On Building under the programme to strengthen the protection and control capabilities of its communal electrical system, reducing the risk of outages and improving supply reliability.

Kam On Building, a 54-year-old residential building in Tsz Wan Shan, is among the programme’s first beneficiaries. Completed upgrades include a new main switch, energy-efficient communal lighting and an additional rising main.

Incorporated Owners Chairman Mr Chui Bing-kwan said the building had long found it difficult to raise funds for improvement works because of its relatively small number of households. “This programme enabled us to upgrade the building’s communal lighting, saving energy while making access safer and more convenient for residents,” he said. “The completed enhancement works also give the Owners’ Corporation better tools to manage and monitor electricity consumption. The upgrades provide a strong foundation for future improvements to fire service installations and smart safety features, further enhancing the building’s overall safety and resilience.”

A new main switch was installed in Kam On Building under the programme to strengthen the protection and control capabilities of its communal electrical system, reducing the risk of outages and improving supply reliability.

Electrical and Mechanical Services Department Deputy Director/Regulatory Services Mr Arthur Lee said, “Enhancing energy efficiency and electrical safety is vital to improving quality of life of the public. As buildings continue to age, the proper maintenance and regular inspection of communal electrical installations become increasingly important to maintain a stable power supply. We are pleased to see the Programme supporting buildings in need. On one hand, it helps aged buildings upgrade facilities such as public lighting systems to improve energy efficiency; on the other hand, it reduces the risk of electrical incidents arising from ageing equipment. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department has been actively promoting energy conservation and electrical safety awareness through educational campaigns in collaboration with the community. We also encourage owners, owners’ corporations and property management companies to conduct early assessments, regular inspections and maintenance on communal electrical facilities, and work together to provide a more environmentally friendly, safer and more reliable electricity supply environment.”

Ms Kimmey Ho, District Officer (Wong Tai Sin) said, “Proper building management is vital to effective district governance. By bringing together community needs, corporate resources and professional expertise, the Programme assists owners’ corporations and property management companies in improving communal facilities. Beyond enhancing energy efficiency and residential safety, it also encourages residents to actively engage in building management, fostering a stronger sense of community and driving sustainable local development together.”

Special traffic arrangements for 2026 World Triathlon Cup - Hong Kong

The Police announced today (November 3) that special traffic arrangements will be implemented in Central and Wan Chai from November 4 to 8 to facilitate the holding of a triathlon event. Members of the public are urged to plan their journeys in advance and to make use of public transport services as far as possible.

A. Traffic arrangements

I. Road closure

The following roads will be temporarily closed during the time specified below:

From 10am on November 4 to 8pm on November 8:

- Expo Drive between Legislative Council Road and Expo Drive Central.

From 1am to 2pm on November 7 and from 1am to 6pm on November 8:

- Yiu Sing Street;

- The section of Lung Wo Road eastbound between Man Yiu Street and Fleming Road;

- The section of Lung Wo Road westbound between Lung Tat Path and Man Yiu Street;

- Lung Tat Path northbound;

- Lung Hop Street;

- Legislative Council Road between Legislative Council Complex Car Park exit and Lung Wo Road;

- Part of the traffic lanes of the slip road of Central-Wan Chai Bypass Tunnel westbound heading to Central District;

- Part of the traffic lanes of Man Po Street eastbound near Finance Street;

- Part of the traffic lanes of Man Yiu Street southbound between Man Kwong Street and Yiu Sing Street westbound;

- Part of the traffic lanes Convention Avenue westbound near Fleming Road northbound;

- Part of the traffic lanes of Man Yiu Street southbound near Lung Wo Road;

- The slip road of Central-Wan Chai Bypass Tunnel westbound leading to the exit of Lung Wo Road; and

- Part of the traffic lanes of Cotton Tree Drive northbound between Lambeth Walk and Harcourt Road westbound.

II. Traffic diversions

To facilitate the aforementioned road closure arrangements, the following traffic diversions will be implemented:

From 10am on November 4 to 0.59am on November 7, from 2.01pm on November 7 to 0.59am on November 8 and from 6.01pm to 8pm on November 8:

- Affected vehicles on Expo Drive eastbound heading to Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre will be diverted via Lung Wo Road eastbound and Expo Drive East northbound; and

- Affected vehicles on Expo Drive eastbound heading to Central-Wan Chai Bypass Tunnel will be diverted via Lung Wo Road eastbound, Expo Drive East northbound and Expo Drive westbound.

From 1am to 2pm on November 7 and from 1am to 6pm on November 8:

- Affected vehicles on Man Kwong Street westbound heading to Lung Wo Road eastbound via Man Yiu Street southbound will be diverted via Man Yiu Street southbound, Connaught Place eastbound, Connaught Place southbound, Connaught Road Central eastbound, Harcourt Road eastbound, Gloucester Road eastbound and Fleming Road northbound;

- Affected vehicles on Man Po Street eastbound heading to Lung Wo Road eastbound via Yiu Sing Street eastbound will be diverted via Man Yiu Street southbound, Connaught Place eastbound, Connaught Place southbound, Connaught Road Central eastbound, Harcourt Road eastbound, Gloucester Road eastbound, and Fleming Road northbound;

- Affected vehicles on Man Po Street eastbound heading to Admiralty or Mid-levels via Lung Wo Road eastbound will be diverted via the slip road of Man Po Street eastbound heading to Finance Street westbound, Finance Street westbound, temporary exit connecting Finance Street and Central-Wan Chai Bypass Tunnel, the slip road of Central-Wan Chai Bypass Tunnel westbound heading to Man Kat Street eastbound, Man Kat Street eastbound, Connaught Road Central eastbound and Harcourt Road eastbound;

- Vehicles along Man Yiu Street southbound will be prohibited from turning left onto Lung Wo Road eastbound and Yiu Sing Street eastbound. Affected vehicles will be diverted via Man Yiu Street southbound, Connaught Place eastbound, Connaught Place southbound, Connaught Road Central eastbound, Harcourt Road eastbound, Gloucester Road eastbound and Fleming Road northbound;

- Affected vehicles on Man Cheung Street eastbound heading to Lung Wo Road eastbound will be diverted via Man Yiu Street southbound, Connaught Place eastbound, Connaught Place southbound, Connaught Road Central eastbound, Harcourt Road eastbound, Gloucester Road eastbound and Fleming Road northbound;

- Affected vehicles on Yiu Sing Street eastbound and Yiu Sing Street southbound heading to Lung Wo Road eastbound will be diverted via Man Yiu Street southbound, Connaught Place eastbound, Connaught Place southbound, Connaught Road Central eastbound, Harcourt Road eastbound, Gloucester Road eastbound and Fleming Road northbound;

- Vehicles along Legislative Council Road northbound will be prohibited from turning left onto Lung Wo Road westbound. Affected vehicles will be diverted via Legislative Council Road southbound, Lung Wui Road eastbound, Fenwick Pier Street eastbound, Fenwick Pier Street roundabout, Fenwick Pier Street westbound, flyover, Harcourt Road westbound, Connaught Road Central westbound and Connaught Place northbound;

- Vehicles along Tim Wa Avenue northbound will be prohibited from turning left onto Lung Wo Road westbound. Affected vehicles will be diverted via Tim Wa Avenue southbound, Tim Mei Avenue northbound, Lung Wui Road eastbound, Fenwick Pier Street eastbound, Fenwick Pier Street roundabout, Fenwick Pier Street westbound, flyover, Harcourt Road westbound, Connaught Road Central westbound and Connaught Place northbound;

- Affected vehicles on Lung Wo Road westbound heading to the Chief Executive’s Office via Tim Wa Avenue southbound will be diverted via Lung Tat Path southbound, Convention Avenue, Fenwick Pier Street westbound, flyover, Harcourt Road westbound, Connaught Road Central westbound, u-turn, Connaught Road Central eastbound and Tim Wa Avenue northbound;

- Vehicles along Cotton Tree Drive northbound will be prohibited from entering Tim Wa Avenue northbound. Affected vehicles will be diverted via Harcourt Road eastbound, Tim Mei Avenue northbound, Lung Wui Road eastbound, Fenwick Pier Street eastbound, Fenwick Pier Street roundabout, Fenwick Pier Street westbound, flyover, Harcourt Road westbound, Connaught Road Central westbound, u-turn, Connaught Road Central eastbound and Tim Wa Avenue northbound;

- Vehicles along Lung Wui Road eastbound will be prohibited from turning left on to Lung Hop Street northbound;

- Vehicles on Fenwick Pier Street westbound will be prohibited from turning right onto Lung Hop Street northbound. Affected vehicles will be diverted via Fenwick Pier Street, flyover, Harcourt Road westbound, Connaught Road Central westbound and Connaught Place northbound;

- Affected vehicles on Convention Avenue westbound heading to Lung Wo Road westbound via Lung Tat Path northbound will be diverted via Convention Avenue, Fenwick Pier Street roundabout, Fenwick Pier Street westbound, flyover, Harcourt Road westbound, Connaught Road Central westbound and Connaught Place northbound;

- Affected vehicles on Hung Hing Road westbound heading to Lung Wo Road westbound will be diverted via Lung Tat Path southbound, Convention Avenue, Fenwick Pier Street roundabout, Fenwick Pier Street westbound, flyover, Harcourt Road westbound, Connaught Road Central westbound and Connaught Place northbound; and

- Affected vehicles on Expo Drive East southbound heading to Lung Wo Road westbound will be diverted via Lung Tat Path southbound, Convention Avenue, Fenwick Pier Street roundabout, Fenwick Pier Street westbound, flyover, Harcourt Road westbound, Connaught Road Central westbound and Connaught Place northbound.

B. Suspension of parking spaces, lay-bys and pick-up/drop-off areas

The following metered parking spaces, lay-bys and pick-up/ drop-off areas will be temporarily suspended during the time specified below:

From 10am on November 4 to 8pm on November 8:

- All metered parking spaces and pick-up/ drop-off areas on Expo Drive.

From 10pm on November 6 to 2pm on November 7 and from 10pm on November 7 to 6pm on November 8:

- All metered parking spaces on Yiu Sing Street and Lung Hop Street;

- All metered parking spaces on the unnamed road near General Post Office; and

- Lay-bys on Lung Wo Road westbound near City Hall and near Central Barracks.

Any vehicles found illegally parked within the precincts mentioned above will be towed away without prior warning, and may be subject to ticketing.

The Police will implement appropriate arrangements subject to the prevailing traffic and crowd conditions. Members of the public are advised to exercise patience and tolerance, and take heed of instructions of police officers on site.

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