香港建造商会促香港政府有序加大工务工程投资

Group 1 - The Hong Kong Construction Association supports the government's push for large-scale public infrastructure projects to enhance community facilities and urban environments, especially as private sector projects decline [1] - The government plans to maintain an average annual expenditure of approximately HKD 120 billion on basic engineering over the next five years, but the actual rollout of public projects has been significantly slower than expected [1] - As of now, only over 40 major projects worth more than HKD 30 billion have been approved since January 2025, making it unlikely to meet the annual target of HKD 120 billion by the end of the year [1] Group 2 - The Hong Kong Construction Association urges the government to balance the proportion of large, medium, and small projects in its planning and to anticipate human resource needs to stabilize the employment market [2] - The association emphasizes that fiscal deficits should not be a reason to halt or reduce public welfare projects, but rather, investments in these projects should be viewed as a means to stimulate the economy and boost confidence [2] - The association expects the government to adopt a "infrastructure first" approach, viewing public works as essential for economic transformation and competitiveness, while also advocating for close communication and collaboration with the industry [2]