Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region
Appointments to Advisory Committee on Built Heritage Conservation announced
Appointments to Advisory Committee on Built Heritage Conservation announced
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The Development Bureau (DEVB) announced today (February 14) the appointment of Professor Douglas So Cheung-tak as the Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Built Heritage Conservation (ACBHC), as well as the appointment of six new members and the reappointment of 11 incumbent members for a two-year term until December 31, 2026. The Secretary for Development, Ms Bernadette Linn, said, “The ACBHC is an important advisory body, providing invaluable advice on built heritage conservation to the DEVB. I am confident that with his extensive experience as the Chairman of the Antiquities Advisory Board during the past six years, Professor So will capably lead the work of the ACBHC. I look forward to working closely with the Committee in taking forward various initiatives. “I would also like to express my heartfelt gratitude to the outgoing Chairman, Professor Desmond Hui Cheuk-kuen, and seven outgoing non-official members, Professor Ching May-bo, Ms Winnie Chiu Wing-kwan, Ms Renee Hue Yi-yan, Dr Samantha Kong Wing-man, Mr Jeffrey Kwok Pak-wai, Ms Sharon Liu Chung-gay and Dr Chloe Suen Yin-wah for their dedicated service and significant contributions to the Committee.” The ACBHC was established in 2016 to advise the Government on the operation of the Built Heritage Conservation Fund. The new term of the ACBHC comprises members from different fields and professions including architecture, historical research, social enterprise, engineering, surveying, town planning, heritage conservation, finance, business, public education as well as arts and culture. The membership of the new term of the ACBHC is set out below: Chairman————Professor Douglas So Cheung-tak* Non-official members—————————Mr David Chak Wing-pongMr Joel Chan Cho-singMr Jason Cheung King-waiMs Dorothy Chow Yeuk-yu*Dr Fok Yeung-yeungMr Chris Lee Tsz-leungMr Li Man-hong*Ms Yanice Mak Wing-yanMr Francis Ngai Wah-singMs Clara Shek Ka-laiMs Karen Tang Shuk-takMs Anita Wan Wai-ling*Mr Ronald Wu Keng-hou*Miss Theresa Yeung Wing-shan*Ms Winnie Yip*Mr Plato Yip Kwong-toMr Yu Ka-sing Official members———————Commissioner for Heritage, Development BureauAssistant Director of Architectural Services (Property Services)Assistant Director of Leisure and Cultural Services (Heritage and Museums) * New members
Ends/Friday, February 14, 2025Issued at HKT 15:00
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