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A building inspection expert believes that the widespread water seepage at a Kai Tak transitional public housing project was likely related to the poor quality of waterproofing, plumbing design, and construction.
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The transitional public housing project operated by local charity Tung Wah Group of Hospitals, T-Loft@Kai Tak on Muk On Street, has been plagued by issues including water seepage in the walls, burst or leaking pipes, and cracked floor tiles since it opened in March this year.
Speaking on a radio program on Monday morning, Kowloon City district councilor Lam Pok, said he has received around 200 requests for assistance from residents living at the transitional public housing since late April, with residents stressed about the situation and having their daily lives impacted.
It is understood that the seepage has affected more than 100 households, with some even causing mushrooms to grow in residents’ rooms.
He said around 20 of the households have not been scheduled for repairs and called on the operator to expedite the process.
He also suggested the operator installs water pressure regulators, rainwater barriers, or clear the drainage outlets to prevent issues such as rainwater backflow during inclement weather or the rainy season.
Also speaking on the same radio program, Centre for Building Inspection director Lai Tat-ming, believes the incidents are related to the poor quality of waterproofing, plumbing design, and construction.
He said various types of leakage were observed, including leaks from washing machine drainage pipes, water supply pipes, rainwater seepage in corridor platforms, water seepage in bathrooms, walls, and door edges, and even water ingress in ventilation ducts during heavy rain.
He also mentioned that checking for water seepage is a crucial procedure for new buildings, to which he said the severity of the issues, in this case, is likely related to poor certification during the completion of works.
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