Sichuan projects set to deliver on schedule

Over half of the 151 reconstruction projects funded by the Hong Kong Government in Sichuan are underway.
Chief Executive Donald Tsang said that half of the 151 projects in Sichuan have already begun, according to a government release.

Mr Tsang said there is a tacit agreement between Hong Kong and Sichuan to step up the projects' supervision to ensure quality and safety, and complete the projects on schedule, while also closely monitoring the use of funds.

On his visit in Sichuan on Tuesday, Mr Tsang told reporters three of the reconstruction projects have been completed, more than half have started and the rest are expected to get underway before the end of the year.

According to the release, the Hong Kong Government has also asked Sichuan authorities to follow up on the staffing and training arrangements for the facilities so that they can start operating as soon as they are ready.