The relocation of the International Mail Centre (IMC) to make way for the Shatin to Central Link presented an opportunity to consolidate the two major mail processing centres of IMC and the sorting office of the General Post Office under one roof. As a purpose-fit, integrated mail sorting facility, the Central Mail Centre (CMC) brings about enhancement in operational efficiency through streamlined mail flow and upgraded equipment. Completed on time and within budget, the CMC started full operation in October 2014.
The CMC adopts various eco-friendly designs to reduce energy consumption and minimise environmental impacts. The curtain walls and the atrium bring in natural light. Lighting and air-conditioning systems are equipped with zonal controls. The green roof helps lower the indoor temperature of the top floor of the building, and provides a rest area for over 1 000 staff working there. The building design of the CMC achieved the BEAM Gold Standard for New Buildings.
The Secretary for the Civil Service and the Chief Secretary for Administration visited the CMC in September and November 2014 respectively. They were impressed by the environmentally-friendly architectural designs and the extensive use of mechanisation in the CMC, which help enhance both operational efficiency and energy efficiency while at the same time providing an improved working environment for staff.
