Chief Executive Carrie Lam today visited The Pokfulam Farm, formerly the Old Dairy Farm Senior Staff Quarters, to learn about its revitalisation and the services it provides to the community.

The farm, which recently began a trial operation, is a Grade 1 Historic Building with a history of over 130 years. It was revitalised under Batch IV of the Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme.

Accompanied by Secretary for Development Michael Wong, Mrs Lam toured the farm and was briefed on the project's background by representatives of Caritas-Hong Kong, which was responsible for taking forward the revitalisation.

She learnt about how the organisation had preserved the architectural features of the historic building, including the original circular ventilation windows and the fireplace, during the revitalisation process while complying with the Fire Safety Ordinance and the prevailing requirements on barrier-free access, and how visitors' experience could be enhanced by way of design that fit into the landscape.

The Chief Executive also spoke to Pok Fu Lam Village residents about how they had been in close co-operation with the organisation and took an active part in the project in connecting the culture and history of the farm with the village.

Noting that buildings bear witness to changes of the times and reflect the trajectory of urban development, Mrs Lam said she is delighted to see that the farm has become another successful revitalisation project to shoulder the mission of preserving Hong Kong's legacy and keeping its history alive.

She also emphasised that the Government has all along been striving to make Hong Kong a more livable and charming city by striking a balance between development and conservation.

The revitalisation scheme rolled out in 2008 has played an integral role in the Government's work, she added.

Up till now, the scheme has successfully launched six batches which involve a total of 22 government-owned declared monuments and graded historic buildings.