The new EMSD Headquarters, in its former life as an air cargo terminal, was owned and operated by the Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (HACTL) until 1998 when the airport relocated to Chek Lap Kok. Anthony Wong, Managing Director of HACTL, shares his thoughts on the building.

"Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Ltd (HACTL) began operations in 1976 at Kai Tak Airport. To satisfy the ever-increasing demand for air freight handling services, HACTL constructed the Terminal 2 building, opening it in 1991. Terminal 2 bore testimony to the thriving growth and development of Hong Kong's air freight industry.

"We are delighted that the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department of the Hong Kong SAR Government has made excellent use of the original Terminal 2 building. Converting it into its new headquarters, it has given new life and purpose to a building that is structurally sound. The conversion also demonstrates modern environmental protection concepts via a variety of features, including sun shades and other facilities on the façade to dissipate heat and therefore reduce electricity consumption.

"We wish EMSD every success as it begins a new chapter in its history at the well-equipped new headquarters. We have no doubt that the organisation will continue to make significant contributions to the prosperity and development of Hong Kong."