A new Public Housing Building Control Unit will be established to replace a unit found responsible for the failed supervision of major renovations at Wang Fuk Court prior to a fire incident. According to Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong, around 300 staff members from the Independent Checking Unit will transfer to this new body, which will operate on a project-based workflow. Under the new system, each major maintenance job will have a dedicated team and liaison officer to serve owners' corporations, consolidating previous roles such as inspection, structural checks, small works, and site monitoring. Wong also announced a secondment of a director-level officer from the Buildings Department to the new unit to ensure alignment of enforcement standards. The move aims to elevate the quality of future services, with a shift from a traditional regulatory model to a project-based approach and more frequent communications with the Buildings Department. Additionally, the authorities plan to enhance personnel through training to increase vigilance and understanding of relevant guidelines.
Another key aspect of the new unit's structure is its emphasis on project management, with the appointment of a director-grade officer from the Buildings Department to oversee daily operations. This positions the unit to have a more robust and focused approach towards ensuring the quality and safety of building maintenance. While the exact improvements in enforcement standards have not been specified, Wong expressed confidence that these measures would significantly enhance future work quality, reflecting the government's commitment to learning from past incidents and improving housing management practices.