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| Formed | 1986 |
| Headquarters | Ho Man Tin Government Offices, 88 Chung Hau Street, Ho Man Tin, Kowloon |
| Employees | 2 510 (Mar 2022) [1] |
| Annual budget | HK$4,270 million (2022-23 FY) [1] |
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| Website | www |
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