Can Hong Kong find quick fixes for corruption in building maintenance sector?

South China Morning PostEN 2 min read 100% complete by Vivian Au,Edith LinJanuary 23, 2026 at 01:30 AM

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Residents of Grandway Garden, a Hong Kong housing estate, are facing ongoing building maintenance issues despite a multimillion-dollar renovation project completed between 2013 and 2016. The owners' corporation chairwoman, Chan Wai-ling, reports persistent problems like water leakage and falling concrete, leading to additional repair costs for residents. The initial renovation project, approved by a previous management committee in 2013, faced opposition and allegations of collusion due to a lack of transparency regarding the contract amount. Some owners reported their suspicions to the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC). Disputes over project details and delayed re-election meetings further exacerbated the situation, leaving residents to seek solutions through costly additional repairs.

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Home Affairs Department 50% Tai Wai 60% Grandway Garden 70% Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) 70% Hong Kong ×280% Chan Wai-ling ×590%

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corruption 100% building maintenance 90% renovations 80% owners' corporation 70% water leakage 60% icac 50% housing estate 50% collusion 40%

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