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SSTRIVING FOR TRIVING FOR SSUSTAINABILITY USTAINABILITY
IN IN EEXISTING XISTING PPUBLIC UBLIC HHOUSINGOUSING
IrIr CHAN CHAN SiuSiu TackTackAssistant DirectorAssistant Director
Hong Kong Housing AuthorityHong Kong Housing Authority30 November 201230 November 2012
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OverviewOverview
1. Vision and Mission
2. HA Environmental Policy
3. Strategy
4. Way Forward
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Vision and MissionVision and MissionHousing Department - executive arm of the Hong Kong Housing Authority to achieve Government’s housing policy objective.
Vision:Help low-income families to gain access to affordable housing.
Mission:Provide affordable quality housing, management and maintenance services to meet our customers needs in a proactive and caring manner.
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Existing Public Rental HousingExisting Public Rental Housing
• Existing Public Rental Housing Stock
728,000 flats
Grow at 15,000 flats per year
Population: 2.02 million
• Into the 60th year of development and implementation of public housing programmes
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Core Values and Commitment Core Values and Commitment • Core Values : Caring, Customer-focused, Creative and
Committed
• Commit to maintain quality living environment• Promote harmonious communities • Continual improvement of design, construction,
management and maintenance services• Provide quality sustainable homes for tenants
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Environmental PolicyEnvironmental Policy
Environmental Policy established in 1999
Promote healthy living, green environment and sustainable development;
Strictly comply with environmental legislation; Address concerns and minimize environmental
impacts; Minimize use of resources and achieve cost
effectiveness; Promote environmental awareness and participation
of stakeholders; and Review for continual improvement
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Policy TransformationPolicy Transformation
Before 1998Focused on Redevelopment of older estates
After 1998 Sustain housing stock as far as possible, unless
• Building is beyond economical repair• Significant increase in floor area
after redevelopment
Evolution of estate design and improvement of building quality
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StrategyStrategy
Building Sustainability Strategy
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Strategy Strategy -- Corporate LevelCorporate Level
Director of Housing
Responsible for Environmental Policy
HD Environmental, Health & Safety CommitteeProvide central directives, monitor and
review environmental performance of HA
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Strategy Strategy -- Operation LevelOperation Level
Sustainability-focused Maintenance Strategy
• For implementation of maintenance and improvement programmes and energy saving initiatives
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Total Maintenance SchemeTotal Maintenance Scheme
• Launched in 2006
• Target : Estates over 10 years old
• Proactive maintenance
• Customer-oriented
• 5-year cycle
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Total Maintenance SchemeTotal Maintenance Scheme• In-flat Inspection Ambassadors• Prompt response for repair• Data input by PDA • Publicity campaigns• Since launch of TMS, customer satisfaction
level remains above 80%
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Responsive InResponsive In--flat Maintenance Servicesflat Maintenance Services
• Quality in-flat maintenance service
• Dedicated in-flat technical team
• Data input by PDA
• Maintenance Hotline
• Responsive in-flat maintenance services for all public housing tenants
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Comprehensive Structural Investigation Comprehensive Structural Investigation ProgrammeProgramme
• Target : Estates around 40 years old
• Investigate structural condition• 15-year cycles • Innovative repair solutions to
address building deterioration
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Comprehensive Structural Investigation Comprehensive Structural Investigation ProgrammeProgramme
• Multi-Pulse Sequencing to rectify basement water leakage
Before installation After installation
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Comprehensive Structural Investigation Comprehensive Structural Investigation ProgrammeProgramme• Hydro-scarification to remove delaminated concrete from slab
Hydro-scarification
• existing steel bars not damaged• ideal construction joint surface achieved • surface chloride, etc. cleaned away
Traditional breaking
• steel bars all disturbed• existing concrete damaged and have to be removed completely
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Estate Improvement Estate Improvement ProgrammeProgramme• To improve conditions and facilities of estates
Improve public facilities
Improve pedestrian circulation
Barrier-free access
Redecoration
Reshape public space
Optimization
Upgrade facilities
inside block
Improve public facilities
Roof Greening at Market RoofPlaygroundCentral Events Square
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Estate Improvement Estate Improvement ProgrammeProgramme
Improve public facilities
Improve pedestrian circulation
Barrier-free access
Redecoration
Reshape public space
Optimization
Upgrade facilities
inside block
Redecoration
Improve pedestrian circulation
Barrier-free access
External facade face lifted and upgraded
Addition of Lift (Barrier-free access)
Addition of Covered Walkways (improve pedestrian
circulation)
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Estate Improvement Estate Improvement ProgrammeProgramme
Improve public facilities
Improve pedestrian circulation
Barrier-free access
Redecoration
Reshape public space
Optimization
Upgrade facilities
inside block
Upgrade facilities
inside block
Renovate Lift Lobby
New railing to toiletsNew laundry racks
Reshape public space
Optimization
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Energy Saving InitiativesEnergy Saving Initiatives
• Electricity consumption of public areas of PRH blocks in 2011/12 was 60.7 kWh per flat per month, reduced 12.5% in 5 years.
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Barrier Free AccessBarrier Free Access
• $ 330M programme to improve BFA and facilities of existing PRH estates.
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Lift Addition Lift Addition ProgrammeProgramme
• Enhance pedestrian access in PRH estates
• Added 70 lifts, 6 escalators and 18 external footbridges in 29 existing PRH estates between 2008 and 2012
Choi Hung Estate Shui Pin Wai Estate
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Lift Modernization Lift Modernization ProgrammeProgramme
• Retrofit at a rate of 75 lifts a year
• Use “variable voltage variable frequency”motors : more energy efficient
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Awards From Industry and Civil Service Bureau Awards From Industry and Civil Service Bureau
Awards from Hong Kong Concrete Repair Association in 2011
Meritorious Award of “Civil Service Outstanding Service Award Scheme 2011”
Awards received at The Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Hong Kong Property Awards
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Strategy Strategy -- CommunityCommunity2-Pronged Strategy• Tenants and public at large:
Education and Promotion Campaigns to boost awareness and participation.
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Tenants and Public Tenants and Public
Tenants engaged in green initiatives, e.g. Green Delight in Estates programme and Estate Green Fun Day.
Cooperation with local school in collecting compost generated from tree pruning at the estate.
Recyclable Waste Exchange Incentive Scheme.
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Waste RecyclingWaste Recycling
• Source Separation of Domestic Waste Programme
• Paper, aluminium cans and plastic bottles collected
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Industry PractitionersIndustry Practitioners
Industry Practitioners Suppliers Manufacturers Services Providers Contractors
Standard and Practices Procurement Listing requirements Specification Process control Seminars Award schemes
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Requirements and Recognition to PractitionersRequirements and Recognition to PractitionersExamples: HA Building Contractors certified to ISO 9001, 14001 & OHSAS 18001.
Quality Maintenance Contractor Scheme and Quality Public HousingConstruction and Maintenance Award to recognize well performed contractors.
Annual Estate Management Services Contractors Awards to encourage better estate management.
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HA Quality Management SystemHA Quality Management System
• ISO 9001 certification in 1993 in planned maintenance and improvement of public housing.
• Certified to ISO 14001environmental management system in 2011.
• Rolled out ISO 19011 for auditing management.
• Working towards ISO 50001 for energy management.
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Experience in SBIExperience in SBI
• Enrolled to HKQAA Sustainable Building Index (SBI) Scheme for three estates.
• Comprehensive and practical verification system for benchmarking and assessment of the sustainability performance of existing buildings.
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Experience in SBI Experience in SBI
Observations in Enrollment of SBI Scheme
Increase awareness of our frontline staff
Provide a benchmarking mechanism in a comprehensive approach for building sustainability
Facilitate self-comparison over time
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Experience in SBI Experience in SBI
Quantifiable indicators allow-
Benchmark to norm Reveal areas for improvement Drive continual improvement
Example:Greenhouse Gas Emission reflects the resources consumed per internal floor area of units
Planning for energy and water saving measures
Design review for future projects
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Experience in SBIExperience in SBI
• Feedback received from tenants and neighbours survey
Feedback on internal built environment
Opportunity to demonstrate care to tenants and neighbours
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Way ForwardWay Forward
• Strive for advancement in fulfilling our goal to provide sustainable housing to our tenants.
• Challenges ahead Facilitate the aging population living in the existing buildings
and cater for future needs of next generations Higher expectation from the public; and More stringent statutory requirements
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Way Forward Way Forward
Let’s join hands and actively participate tocontribute for a sustainable home for
present and future generations
Thank You