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New Scaffolding Nets to Enhance Safety After Tai Po Blaze

1/10/2026

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Hong Kong contractors will start installing new scaffolding nets next week after the Tai Po blaze prompted the removal of mesh from 420 buildings.
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) plans to procure 50,000 nets at HK$170 each, with 12,000 in the first batch by January 15.
The price reflects new safety regulations, including lab tests.
The development minister rejected expanding the accreditation system to include suppliers, citing government overreach.

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Hong Kong contractors will start installing new scaffolding nets next week after the Tai Po blaze prompted the removal of mesh from 420 buildings.
The Construction Industry Council (CIC) plans to procure 50,000 nets at HK$170 each, with 12,000 in the first batch by January 15.
The price reflects new safety regulations, including lab tests.
The development minister rejected expanding the accreditation system to include suppliers, citing government overreach.