Lo Wu Correctional Institution works in progress

The Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Kwok Leung-ming, today (June 22) officiated at the commencement ceremony of the redevelopment works of Lo Wu Correctional Institution. 

The redevelopment of the Lo Wu Correctional Institution includes the construction of three institutions providing a total of 1 400 places at the existing site. The three new institutions will begin accepting inmates in 2010, presenting a substantial boost to the overall capacity of penal system in Hong Kong.  

Picture shows the Commissioner (right) inspecting the construction site. Accompanying him (from left) are Chief Project Manager of Architectural Services Department, Mr Ian Dickinson; North District Officer Mr Wong Chung-yan; Chief Project Manager of Architectural Services Department, Mr Chong Min-onn;     Managing Director of Yau Lee Construction Co, Ltd, Mr Wong Tin-cheung and Director, Mr Wong Ip-kuen.

Also officiating the ceremony are Chief Project Managers of Architectural Services Department, Mr Chong Min-onn (second from left)and Mr Ian Dickinson (third from left); Director of Yau Lee Construction Co, Ltd, Mr Wong Ip-kuen (fifth from left) and Managing Director Mr Wong Tin-cheung(fifth from right); North District Officer Mr Wong Chung-yan (third from right) and Deputy Commissioner of Correctional Services, Mr Ying Kwok-ching (right).

A commencement ceremony of the redevelopment works of Lo Wu Correctional Institution was held today (June 22) at the existing site. Picture shows a model of the project.