Chief Executive Carrie Lam today officiated at a ceremony to mark the completion of the Fire Services Department's Married Quarters in Tseung Kwan O.

The project, located at Pak Shing Kok, is the first high-rise building project adopting the modular integrated construction (MiC) method in Hong Kong, using 3,726 concrete modules. It is also one of the Government’s pilot projects to promote the use of MiC.

The project comprises five blocks of quarters of 16 to 17 storeys, providing 648 three-bedroom units.

Mrs Lam said the use of the MiC can cut construction time 30% to 50% and save about 10% construction costs, adding it can help improve productivity, construction workmanship, sustainability and safety.

The Chief Executive said the Government will encourage the construction industry to adopt MiC in building construction.  She also expressed the hope that this innovative technology can be more extensively used in public and private development projects.

There are currently more than 60 projects adopting MiC.

Mrs Lam also noted the project, involving many young talent, showcases the success of Construction 2.0 which advocates innovation, professionalisation and revitalisation.