Hong Kong’s skyline just got a safety upgrade! The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government announced today that all 230 private buildings have completed the removal of external scaffolding nets by December 9, following a city-wide safety directive. 🏙️
The Buildings Department (BD) dropped the news like a mic 🎤 in their latest press release, revealing they’re now racing to roll out new safety protocols this week. Under the upcoming rules, construction sites must test scaffold nets on-site and certify they meet safety standards before installation – a move experts say could prevent accidents and boost public confidence.
Why it matters? Scaffold nets became a hot topic after recent typhoon seasons highlighted risks of loose materials in dense urban areas. This crackdown shows HKSAR’s push to modernize safety in one of the world’s most vertical cities. 💥 "It’s about balancing development with resident safety," said a BD spokesperson.
Stay tuned as we track how these changes impact Hong Kong’s iconic skyline – and whether other Asian megacities follow suit! 🌆🔧
