CaBPAG Current work
Catholic Building Professional Advisory Group
Current work
List of churches/buildings being served
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Our Lady of Good Counsel and Ng Wah Schools, San Po Kong
(proposal and financial estimate for renovation and alteration works submitted. Budget for essential work approved by Diocese. CaBPAG input may be required as need arises)
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Sai Kung Sung Tsun Cahtolic School (Secondary Section)
(feasibility study for expansion/redevelopment prepared and geotechnical investigation completed. School to take up with EDB for way forward)
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SS Peter and Paul Church, Yuen Long
(feasibility study for renovation and alteration of altar completed for consideration of parish)
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St Joseph’s Church, Yim Tin Tsai, Sai Kung
(report on renovation with broad estimate completed for further consideration)
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St. Joseph’s Church, Kowloon Bay
(feasibility study on renovation with broad estimate completed for further consideration)
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Raimondi College Primary Section, Shiu Fai Terrace
(geotechnical investigation for cracks between basketball court and surface channel to be conducted)
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Study on Priest Quarters
(study would be conducted on internal improvement for Priests Quarters to enhance safety measures for elderly priests. Questionnaire to be circulated to provide input for study)
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Mui Wo Chapel
(initiate study for Chapel in Mui Wo to consider alteration/addition work for converting part of premises to priest quarter)
List of cemeteries being served
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St. Raphael's Catholic Cemetery, Cheung Sha Wan
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St. Michael's Catholic Cemetery, Happy Valley
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Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Chai Wan
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Sai Kung Catholic Cemetery, Sai Kung
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Study on new design and surface material of columbarium niches completed. Niche with new design implemented in blue niche section of St Raphael’s Cemetery ready for public consumption
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Study on provision of ancillary facilities and innovative design concepts on aesthetic and landscaping of cemetery
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Study on special topics
- Study on Issue of Unborn Infants
A study on unborn infants (including miscarriage and abortion) has been completed for further consideration. Topics covered include religious background, handling method, legal and ethical perspectives, comparison with some other religions and areas, social issues thus arise, future demand forecast, recommendations for future options in handling measures
- Study on Handling of Unclaimed Remains
a study on handling of unclaimed remains in cemeteries has been completed for further consideration. Topics covered include demand estimate, current handling method, problems to cemeteries, future demand forecast, recommendations for future options in handling measures
Building Services and Energy Projects
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Periodic inspection, testing and certification of electrical installations, Package VI in good progress
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Retrofitting 4 lifts in the Catholic Diocese Centre under the Environment and Conservation Fund monitored by task force, contract awarded and work commenced in late 2014 for completion in end 2015
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Initiate proposal for installation of lifts/escalator near Our Lady of the Rosary Church by Government through liaison with the relevant LegCo member and district counsellor
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Take follow-up action and provide further information after deanery briefing for mandatory building/ window inspection scheme
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Provide input to parishes for LED and BSE matters, e.g Mother of Good Counsel Church in San Po Kong, Our Lady of the Rosary Church in Kennedy Town, St Joseph Chapel in Yim Tin Tsai and St Michael Cemetery