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URA Board

Non-Executive Directors (non-official)


Mrs Sylvia Lam Yu Ka-wai, SBS

Born and educated in Hong Kong, Mrs Lam graduated from the Faculty of Architecture in the University of Hong Kong before joining the Government in 1986.  She is an architect by profession and is a Fellow Member of the Hong Kong Institute of Architects.

She was the Director of Architectural Services when she retired in December 2020.  During her tenure as the Director, she has led the Department to obtain various prestigious awards such as the Quality Excellence Award of the Quality Building Award 2020 for the Hong Kong Children Hospital, the Gold Award for Excellence in Training and Development 2018 of the Hong Kong Management Association, Top Winner of the MIKE (Most Innovative Knowledge Enterprise) Award 2019.

Mrs Lam received the Silver Bauhinia Star Award in 2021. She was commended for her remarkable contribution to providing excellent service in the design, planning, construction, maintenance and development of public buildings, in particular, the adoption of innovative technologies to enhance construction productivity and operational efficiency, including the use of the Modular Integrated Construction (MiC) technology.

After retirement, Mrs Lam continues to link up with the professional circle, the construction industry and the community in other capacities, including as Honorary Architect of the Chinese University of Hong Kong, Expert Panel Member of the BEAM Society and Manager of the Incorporated Management Committee of her Alma Mater, the Maryknoll Convent School.

Term of Office: 1/5/2022 - 30/4/2025

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