Growing occupational rights of industrial buildings scattered bad rotten bar destroyed unmanned government privately managed into the street “wrong way”

The streets in Hong Kong are generally divided into two types, public and private. Originally, there was another type of public land grant. However, the terms of land grant were set up and managed by owners of buildings along the street. An example is Ye Sung Sing Street in Kwai Chung. For nearly 60 years, Yip Shing Street has been mistaken for private ownership in the past. As a result, government departments seldom participated in the construction. Up till now, there have been no road signs, bad roads, Problems such as the proliferation of buildings and property rights have changed over the centuries. It is even harder for them to effectively manage and bring together the various stakeholders for common repairs. However, the rifts of many or affecting the structure of commercial streets have recently emerged. After inquiries by the “Ta Kung Pao” reporter, the Lands Department found that the street was actually owned by the government. Some owners and DC members are worried that the problem will worsen and may endanger the safety of road users and urge the authorities to provide appropriate support as appropriate.

Ta Kung Pao reporter Fang Xueming (text / map) Li Sida (information)

With a total length of about 300 meters, Yip Shing Street is located in Kwai Chung Industrial Estate. It is a stubborn “anti-S” ramp. Meanwhile, a number of factory buildings are located in the street. Vehicles entering and exiting through Castle Peak Road (Kwai Chung) must pass through the only entrance to Tsuen Wan and turn left before they can turn into this pro-industry but private-managed Yee Sing Street. In addition, Yee Sing Street is also a must for pedestrians to connect the private estates near Tsui Crescent to Kwai Hing MTR Station.

According to a nearby industrial building owner named Ye, the reporter told Ta Kung Pao that Yip Shing Street has always been nicknamed the “three no matter” zone. Despite the erection of a street sign at the entrance to the street, TD has no longer erected road signs and other road facilities anywhere in the street.

Wagon out of the shaky sentinel

In addition, many road surfaces in the street were seriously damaged. Among them, a section of the East Wing Industrial Complex was opened. Asphalt on the road surface was obviously cracked. Fences on the sides of slopes and turning corners were marked with crashes. In addition, due to the serious situation of traffic accidents on Yip Shing Street, many vehicles are even parked on footpaths. As a result, pedestrians are required to detour around roads, causing inconvenience and danger.

Mr Yip reluctantly said that the streets have always been thought to be privately owned, so it is normal for the government not to control it. However, recently, the information was searched to find out that the streets actually belong to the government. However, in the current terms of grant, the owners of various factory buildings in the streets were identified as responsible for the management and maintenance of the streets.

Mr YEK admits frankly that he is willing to assume the responsibility of repairing the streets. However, the ownership of industrial property owners has changed over time and it is difficult to obtain the consensus of most homeowners for repairs. “The reality is that management rights are well dispersed and all are not good, and the result is even worse.”

Mr Yip admitted frankly that the problem has been stalking them for many years and that they have sought to involve the authorities through district board members. However, they eventually failed. “I think it is better to think about the street, but I do not have the strength to do anything and demand that the government be a helper, but the government does not like it.”

The Ta Kung Pao reporter recently came to the scene and observed that the road surface was damaged in many places. At the same time, heavy goods vehicles also had more traffic coming and going. The goods vehicles passed the uneven road surface and the body was shaken. Besides, the Survival of danger. At the same time, the reporter looked up the ownership information of many industrial buildings in Yip Shing Street and found that there are many and very scattered owners. Taking one of the 20-storey industrial buildings as an example, there are as many as 360 ownership rights.

District Council members who have always been concerned about the incident pointed out that the unprofessional business of dealing with unprofitable roads and road design mistakes will bring about a lot of dangers in addition to being hurt by easy-going people. At the same time, the district board member also found signs of deterioration of street pavement cracks recently. Therefore, the district authorities are urged to deal with special circumstances. “Before a consensus can be reached among public managers, whether as a government for public safety should all be provided with assistance to prevent any regret after the accident.”

Road Department: involved in special circumstances will help

The Ta Kung Pao reporter learned from various government departments that a spokesman for the Highways Department said in reply that Ye Sung Shing Street is not a street where the department is responsible for maintenance. However, the department will provide assistance if the street involves special circumstances such as safety. According to records, the department has provided assistance on many occasions for emergency repairs and temporary repairs.

A TD spokesman also pointed out that the road traffic facilities at Yee Sing Street are not managed by the department and can advise on traffic engineering design if necessary.