Two Hong Kong officials accused of misconduct over new aviation headquarters

One is former civil aviation chief Norman Lo, according to a government source; one will escape disciplinary action following retirement

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Norman Lo was cited in the report into the new Civil Aviation Department headquarters. Photo: Dickson Lee

Published: 11:30pm, 3 Feb 2017Updated: 11:38pm, 3 Feb 2017

Two senior officials with the Civil Aviation Department, including its former head, have been accused of misconduct stemming from a probe into the construction of its new headquarters, according to a government probe.

A government source said one was Norman Lo Shung-man, who stepped down as civil aviation chief in May last year and then went on pre-retirement leave.

The officials were linked with unauthorised spending on the new building, including the addition of space, security and electronic systems costing HK$67.5 million and shower facilities in Lo’s office.

The investigation revealed “prima facie evidence indicating alleged acts” of misconduct on the part of the retired official, the statement read. However, since the official had left, “the civil service disciplinary mechanism is not applicable”.

The Transport and Housing Bureau, which conducted the investigation, also said in a statement there was evidence of misconduct by a “senior directorate officer” and summary disciplinary action had been taken.

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