VI.     ESTATES OFFICE

        The Estates Office is responsible for the following:

1.      Planning and monitoring the development of the campus and other
        University sites to match with the growth of the University.

2.      Liaising with Government Authorities and supervising architects /
        consultants / contractors for the design and construction of new
        building works of the University.

3.      Management, maintenance, renovation and modification of existing
        buildings in campus and staff quarters, including building
        services (e.g. gas, water, drainage, electricity, air-
        conditioning), cleaning, security and landscaping works.

4.      Supervising direct labour force (cleaners, labourers, carpenters,
        artisans) and contractors for the maintenance and management of
        the University's real property assets.

5.      Controlling and co-ordinating, where necessary with University
        users, the use of all University land, building premises, and a
        ccommodation.

6.      Development and implementation, through the Safety Unit, of
        safety programmes including Occupational Health and Safety
        programmes, Fire Safety and Emergencym programmes for the
        University, and Laboratory Safety programmes for the Science
        Faculty.

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