Govt to enforce law strictly over One Stanley case

Chief Executive John Lee has announced that the Hong Kong government will strictly enforce the law in connection with suspected improper steel reinforcement works at a luxury residential development in Stanley. The Development Bureau has initiated an investigation after media reports suggested the house at One Stanley had fewer steel bars than approved.

Lee emphasized the importance of professional standards, quality, and safety in the city's construction works during a pre-Executive Council meeting. He expressed concern about whether the professionals involved in the works fulfilled their supervision duties and if the contractor performed the works in violation of regulations.

Lee has instructed the bureau to closely monitor the investigation and construction work standards overall. He also stated that the bureau will swiftly submit proposed amendments to the Buildings Ordinance this year to introduce stricter penalties for malpractice and substandard performance.