An interdepartmental group set up to demolish illegal construction works has intervened in two cases of structures being unlawfully constructed on rooftops.
According to a statement issued by the Land, Public Works and Transport Bureau (DSSOPT), following a complaint, it was found out that the revamp works in question were being conducted on two illegal sites. In both cases, DSSOPT followed through by issuing an embargo and demanding that the promoters of the works demolish them and restore the original design of the rooftops.
However, the owners reportedly ignored the embargo and construction works continued. After the expiration of the embargo notice, and having received evidence that the rooftops were being used by those infracting the embargo, the interdepartmental group demolished the concrete constructions, which included walls, windows, gates and doors.
In a statement, DSSOPT stressed that illegal works cause damage to buildings and may endanger residents by obstructing exit routes and access by firefighters, particularly if built in common areas.
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