Buildings Dept Approves Demolition Plans for 3 Towers at Anderson Road First-Home Project
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Summary
CK Hutchison Holdings' Anderson Road first-home development project in Kwun Tong has become the subject of a major construction controversy. The Buildings Department confirmed on October 8, 2026 that all six towers in the project exhibited severe deviations in steel reinforcement from approved plans. For three towers, the department accepted remedial solutions submitted by structural engineers, while the developer proposed demolishing and rebuilding the remaining three towers, which the department has approved. The original stop-work order was lifted in May 2026, allowing remedial work to commence. The Buildings Department filed 205 prosecution charges against contractors, authorized signatories, and relevant competent technical persons in August 2025, with the case scheduled for a June 11, 2027 hearing.
Key Points
- Six towers at the Anderson Road project, which has 2,926 units, were found with steel reinforcement severely deviating from approved plans
- Deviation types included steel bars positioned incorrectly or displaced, incorrect steel diameter, fewer steel bars than approved, and structural column displacement
- Buildings Department accepted remedial plans for three towers; developer will demolish and rebuild the other three towers
- Stop-work order lifted in May 2026, remedial work commenced the same month; new contractor is China Railway Engineering (Hong Kong) Limited
- Buildings Department filed 205 prosecution charges in August 2025; case set for June 11, 2027 hearing
Why It Matters
This case highlights ongoing quality control concerns in Hong Kong's private residential construction sector. The Buildings Department's decision to allow continued construction following structural deviations, while pursuing prosecution, reflects the complex balance between project completion timelines and building safety standards. With 2,926 units at stake, the resolution of this case will set precedents for how major construction irregularities are handled in Hong Kong's housing market .
This case highlights ongoing quality control concerns in Hong Kong's private residential construction sector. The Buildings Department's decision to allow continued construction following structural deviations, while pursuing prosecution, reflects the complex balance between project completion timelines and building safety standards. With 2,926 units at stake, the resolution of this case will set precedents for how major construction irregularities are handled in Hong Kong's housing market .