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With
the catchphrase "A small step for us, one
giant leap for EMSTF", staff of General Engineering
Services Division began the implementation of
new facilities management services at the Canton
Road and San Po Kong Government Offices in February.
Our picture shows staff carrying out their new
duties at the Canton Road Government Office.
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The
Hospital Engineering Services Sub-division has
been working closely with Queen Elizabeth Hospital
to install three brand new steam boilers. Each
new energy efficient and environmentally friendly
boiler has a capacity of 3.5 tons per hour. |
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In
April 2000, the Airport Authority transferred airside
fire services at Chek Lap Kok to the Fire Services
Department. The Airport Sector Division is now responsible
for the maintenance of these services which include
three fire stations, two sea rescue stations, two
boat points, several command and speed boats, a
vehicle examination centre as well as the Fire Training
Simulator shown in our picture. |
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A
group from the Government Supplies Department, led
by Deputy Director, Mr. Stanley Wong, visited us
to exchange views and discuss their implementation
plans for ISO 9000 certification. During the session,
we shared our experiences, highlighting some of
the problems encountered on our journey to ISO 9000
certification. |
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With
the Urban Council's reorganisation at the end
of 1999, the Vehicle Engineering Division was
charged with replacing 3,000 number plates on
the Council's 1,500 vehicles all in the space
of a few hours. Legally no plates could be changed
before midnight of 31 December 99 and after then
every vehicle had to bear their new plates before
being able to carry out their duties. As these
vehicles were scattered throughout Hong Kong and
as many of them, such as the refuse collection
fleet had to work overnight, it was a mad dash
to get the job done. Despite the special holiday,
a team of 20 staff raced the clock, triumphantly
completing the last replacement at 9:00am on 1
January 2000. |
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Since
late last year EMSD held a number of road shows
to take the safety and energy efficiency message
to the community. The show, featuring a home with
a number of electric and gas appliances in use,
colourful displays, interactive games and a computer
game, delivered a strong and powerful message to
the community. Everyone enjoyed the experience,
carrying the safety message home with a range of
souvenirs and information leaflets. |
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Apart
from working hard, EMSD staff has also been playing
hard. Every Wednesday the Staff Club Room at Caroline
Hill rings to the sound of music when the Music
Club meets. The Club has been running for over two
years under the leadership of Work Supervisor, Li
Kai-wong, who is also a trained musician. The 50
members take violin or Chinese inst rument lessons,
sing in the choir, and reach out to the community,
taking their music to old folks homes and hospitals. |
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