Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme
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Hanyu Pinyin | Huóhuà Lìshǐ Jiànzhù Huǒbàn Jìhuà |
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The Revitalising Historic Buildings through Partnership Scheme (
As of 2018[update], 8 properties have been opened in their new functions and 11 additional properties have been allotted for renovation.
Scope
Eligible applicants are non-profit-making organisations with charitable status under Section 88 of the Inland Revenue Ordinance (Cap 112) and joint ventures of two or more non-profit-making organisations.[4][5] Participation requirements are broad, with equal weight promised to organisations regardless of size, age, or 'local experience in heritage conservation'.[5]
Applicants submit proposals for using these buildings to provide services or business in the form of social enterprise. Submissions include detailed plans to show how:[4][5]
- the historic buildings would be preserved
- their historical significance would be brought out effectively
- the social enterprise would operate in terms of financial viability
- the local community would benefit, especially in terms of jobs and cultural landmarks.
Funding can be entirely independent, or government funding support may be available.[5] Government funding may come in the form of a grant for renovation, reduced rental fees, or a grant to assist with start-up costs and early operating costs.[5]
The Advisory Committee on Built Heritage Conservation (ACBHC)[6] – composed of experts in development and conservation – then assesses the proposals.[4] After two rounds of assessment, the ACBHC chooses the bidding winner.[5]
Revitalisation work
Batch I
Batch I of the Scheme started in February 2008.[7] Batch I of the Scheme included seven buildings:[8]
- Fong Yuen Study Hall in Ma Wan– built in 1920–1930, not yet graded (now Grade III)
- Lai Chi Kok Hospital in Lai Chi Kok – built in 1921–1924, Grade III historic building
- Lui Seng Chun in Mong Kok – built in 1931, Grade I historic building
- Mei Ho House in Sham Shui Po – built in 1954, Grade I (now Grade II)
- North Kowloon Magistracy in Sham Shui Po – built in 1960, not yet graded (later Grade II)
- Old Tai Po Police Station – built in 1899, Grade II historic building [later postponed to Batch II[9]]
- Old Tai O Police Station – built in 1902, Grade III (now Grade II)
A total of 114 applications from non-profit-making organisations[10] were received for the 7 Batch I historic buildings under the Scheme. The Development Bureau announced the competition results on 17 February 2009 (less an award for Old Tai Po Police Station), along with a series of roving exhibitions set for that year.[7] The renovations followed a staggered schedule, with the first project beginning in December 2009 and the last project ending in September 2013.[11]
Batch II
Batch II of the Scheme started in August 2009.[9] Batch II included the following buildings:[12]
- The Blue House Cluster in Wan Chai
- Blue House – built in 1923–1925, Grade I
- Yellow House at Nos. 2-8 Hing Wan Street – built in 1922–1925, Grade II
- Orange House at No. 8 King Sing Street – built in 1957, not yet graded
- Former Fanling Magistracy in Fanling – built in 1960, not yet graded (now Grade III) [later postponed to Batch III[13]]
- Old House in Wong Uk Village – built in 1911, Declared Monument [bid but not awarded[9]]
- Old Tai Po Police Station (re-launch)
- Stone Houses No. 31-35 Hau Wong Temple New Village, Junction Road – built in 1937–1957, not yet graded (now Grade III)
A total of 38 applications were submitted for 5 buildings.[9] Projects were selected for 3 of the buildings.[9] The work began in December 2012, and all three projects were completed by April 2017.[14]
Batch III
Batch III of the Scheme began in October 2011.[15][16] Batch III includes the following buildings:[13]
- Bridges Street Market at No. 2 Bridges Street, Sheung Wan – built in 1953, Grade III
- Former Fanling Magistracy (re-launch)
- Haw Par Mansion at No. 15A Tai Hang Road, Causeway Bay– built in 1933–1935, Declared Monument
- King Yin Lei at No. 45 Stubbs Road, Wan Chai – built in 1937, Declared Monument [later postponed[15]]
A total of 34 applications were submitted.[15] The ACBHC announced the winning proposals for 3 of the 4 buildings in February 2013,[16] but postponed the revitalisation of King Yin Lei.[15] Renovation work ran from June 2016 to June 2018, and the 3 projects were commissioned in December 2018.[16]
Batch IV
Batch IV of the Scheme began in December 2013.[17] Batch IV includes the following buildings:[18]
- King Yin Lei [later postponed[17]]
- Lady Ho Tung Welfare Centre
- No. 12 School Street
- Old Dairy FarmSenior Staff Quarters
A total of 26 applications were received for the 4 historic buildings in Batch IV.[15] The 3 winning proposals were announced in June 2015;[19] King Yin Lei was again un-awarded, with short-term plans for government management and long-term reassessment.[17] Work on the 3 projects began in the first quarter of 2019, with planned completion dates in 2020 and planned commissioning in 2021.[19]
Batch V
Batch V of the Scheme began in November 2016.[20][21] Batch V includes the following buildings:[22]
- Fong Yuen Study Hall, in Tin Liu Tsuen, Ma Wan [later relisted[22]]
- Former Lau Fau Shan Police Station– built in 1962
- Luen Wo Market– Grade III
- Roberts Block, Old Victoria Barracks – Grade II
- Watervale House, former Gordon Hard Camp
The 5 historic buildings received 34 applications.[20] The ACBHC announced the winning proposals for 4 of the buildings in February 2013;[21] Fong Yuen Study Hall was un-awarded, with short-term plans for government management and long-term reassessment.[20] Renovation work is scheduled for 2021–2024, depending on the project.[21]
Batch VI
Batch VI of the Scheme includes the following buildings:[23]
- Homi Villa– built in early 1930s
- Fong Yuen Study Hall, in Tin Liu Tsuen, Ma Wan (re-launch)
- King Yin Lei (re-launch)
- Tai Tam Tuk Raw Water Pumping Station Staff Quarters Compound, including:
- Senior Staff Quarters, built in 1905
- Staff Quarters, built in 1907
- No.2 Staff Quarters, built in 1936
- Former North Kowloon Magistracy (added later to the batch)
Batch VI of the Scheme is in the planning stages. After a series of "Open Days for Applicants" in December 2019 and a "Workshop for Applicants" in January 2020,[24][25] proposals were originally due in April 2020 but after two postponements are due in September 2020.[26] This round includes the two previously postponed buildings, King Yin Lei and Fong Yuen Study Hall.[26]
Batch VII
Batch VII of the Scheme includes the following buildings:[27]
- Watervale House, Former Gordon Hard Camp
- Old Lunatic Asylum (Chinese Block)
- No. 23 Coombe Road
References
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- ^ Chou, Oliver (22 August 2016). "Hong Kong's news museum will show history as it happened". South China Morning Post.
- ^ "HKFYG celebrates a new chapter of its leadership training service: Located on the premises of the former Fanling Magistracy, The HKFYG Leadership Institute held its Grand Opening Ceremony recently". The Standard. 11 April 2019.
- ^ a b c "About the Scheme". Conserve and Revitalise Hong Kong Heritage. Development Bureau, Government of Hong Kong. 13 July 2017.
- ^ a b c d e f "General FAQs". Conserve and Revitalise Hong Kong Heritage. Development Bureau, Government of Hong Kong. 12 November 2019.
- ^ "Membership". Conserve and Revitalise Hong Kong Heritage. Development Bureau, Government of Hong Kong. 2 November 2018.
- ^ a b "Batch I of Revitalisation Scheme - Result of Selection". Conserve and Revitalise Hong Kong Heritage. Development Bureau, Government of Hong Kong. 17 December 2018.
- ^ "Batch I of Revitalisation Scheme – Batch I Historic Buildings". Conserve and Revitalise Hong Kong Heritage. Development Bureau, Government of Hong Kong. 17 December 2018.
- ^ a b c d e "Batch II of Revitalisation Scheme - Result of Selection". Conserve and Revitalise Hong Kong Heritage. Development Bureau, Government of Hong Kong. 17 December 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
- ^ "Batch I of Revitalisation Scheme - Submission for 7 Historic Buildings". Conserve and Revitalise Hong Kong Heritage. Development Bureau, Government of Hong Kong. 17 December 2018.
- ^ Progress on Batch I of the Revitalisation Scheme (as at 18 Jul 2019) (PDF), Development Bureau, Government of Hong Kong, 18 July 2019, retrieved 23 January 2020.
- ^ "Batch II of Revitalisation Scheme". Conserve and Revitalise Hong Kong Heritage. Development Bureau, Government of Hong Kong. 17 December 2018.
- ^ a b "Batch III of Revitalisation Scheme". Conserve and Revitalise Hong Kong Heritage. Development Bureau, Government of Hong Kong. 17 December 2018.
- ^ Progress on Batch II of the Revitalisation Scheme (as at 26 Feb 2018) (PDF), Development Bureau, Government of Hong Kong, 27 February 2019, retrieved 23 January 2020.
- ^ a b c d e "Batch III of Revitalisation Scheme - Selection Result". Conserve and Revitalise Hong Kong Heritage. Development Bureau, Government of Hong Kong. 17 December 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
- ^ a b c Progress on Batch III of the Revitalisation Scheme (as at 8 October 2019) (PDF), Development Bureau, Government of Hong Kong, 8 October 2019, retrieved 23 January 2020.
- ^ a b c "Batch IV of Revitalisation Scheme - Selection Result". Conserve and Revitalise Hong Kong Heritage. Development Bureau, Government of Hong Kong. 17 December 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
- ^ "Batch IV of Revitalisation Scheme – Batch IV Historic Buildings". Conserve and Revitalise Hong Kong Heritage. Development Bureau, Government of Hong Kong. 17 December 2018.
- ^ a b Progress on Batch IV of the Revitalisation Scheme (as at 8 October 2019) (PDF), Development Bureau, Government of Hong Kong, 8 October 2019, retrieved 23 January 2020.
- ^ a b c "Batch IV of Revitalisation Scheme (Fong Yuen Study Hall newly added) - Selection Result". Conserve and Revitalise Hong Kong Heritage. Development Bureau, Government of Hong Kong. 5 July 2018. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
- ^ a b c Progress on Batch V of the Revitalisation Scheme (as at 8 October 2019) (PDF), Development Bureau, Government of Hong Kong, 8 October 2019, retrieved 23 January 2020.
- ^ a b "Batch V of Revitalisation Scheme (Fong Yuen Study Hall newly added) – Batch V Historic Buildings". Conserve and Revitalise Hong Kong Heritage. Development Bureau, Government of Hong Kong. 5 January 2017.
- ^ "Batch VI of Revitalisation Scheme – Batch VI Historic Buildings". Conserve and Revitalise Hong Kong Heritage. Development Bureau, Government of Hong Kong. 12 November 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
- ^ "Batch VI of Revitalisation Scheme - Open Days for Applicants". Conserve and Revitalise Hong Kong Heritage. Development Bureau, Government of Hong Kong. 12 November 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
- ^ "Batch VI of Revitalisation Scheme - Workshop for Applicants". Conserve and Revitalise Hong Kong Heritage. Development Bureau, Government of Hong Kong. 12 November 2019. Retrieved 23 January 2020.
- ^ a b "Batch VI of Revitalisation Scheme - Application Arrangements". Conserve and Revitalise Hong Kong Heritage. Development Bureau, Government of Hong Kong. 30 July 2020. Retrieved 1 August 2020.
- ^ "Batch VII of Revitalisation Scheme – Batch VII Historic Buildings". Conserve and Revitalise Hong Kong Heritage. Development Bureau, Government of Hong Kong. 27 December 2023. Retrieved 3 January 2024.