The Advisory Committee on Built Heritage Conservation (Advisory Committee) has completed the assessment of the proposals submitted for revitalising five historic buildings under Batch V of the Revitalising Historic Buildings Through Partnership Scheme (Revitalisation Scheme). The Secretary for Development has accepted the Advisory Committee's recommendation.
Since the launch of Batch V of the Revitalisation Scheme in November 2016, a total of 34 applications had been received for revitalising the five historic buildings. After months of hardwork by the Advisory Committee, the following four revitalisation projects were selected:
| Historic Building | Project Selected | Organisation Selected |
|---|---|---|
| Roberts Block, Old Victoria Barracks | Roberts Block Open HeArts Centre | Christian Oi Hip Fellowship Limited (Cooperating Organisation: Art Hub Asia Company Limited) |
| Luen Wo Market | Luen Wo Market - House of Urban and Rural Living | Hong Kong Lutheran Social Service, LC-HKS |
| Former Lau Fau Shan Police Station | Former Lau Fau Shan Police Station - Hong Kong Guide Dogs Academy | Hong Kong Guide Dogs Association Limited |
| Watervale House, Former Gordon Hard Camp | Tuen Mun Soul Oasis | The Tuen Mun Soul Oasis Foundation Limited |
The Advisory Committee did not recommend any proposal for revitalising Fong Yuen Study Hall, and agreed that the site should continue to be managed by the government and open to the public for the time being pending a decision on its long term use. The Secretary for Development has accepted the Committee's recommendation.