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Written by: Zeng Fengting
2021-07-05 17:36
Last update date: 2021-07-05 17:40
The government's 2019 policy address proposed that it plans to rebuild the squatter areas in Cha Kwo Ling Village into public housing to meet the ardent demand for housing in Hong Kong.
According to the latest documents issued by the Planning Department and the Civil Engineering and Development Department, the government has announced that the squatter area of Cha Kwo Ling Village, known as the "Old Urban Village", will be rebuilt into six public housing estates with a history of more than 400 years. The second phase of the mine development project will also be rezoned to the "Residential (Group A) 8" zone. The two projects are expected to provide a total of 6,750 public housing units and are expected to be completed in 2030.
As the two places are near the sea and on higher terrain, they are more likely to become houses with Victoria Harbour sea views.
According to the latest documents issued by the Planning Department and the Civil Engineering and Development Department, the government has announced that the squatter area in Cha Kwo Ling Village, known as the "Old Urban Village", will be rebuilt into six public housing estates with a history of more than 400 years.
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According to the department’s preliminary assessment, the 3-hectare "undetermined" zone in Cha Kwo Ling Village and the nearby "green zone" and the area shown as "roads" are rezoned to "Residential (Group A) 8" zone, and the total plot ratio is used. 9 times for development.
At this stage, it is estimated that 6 public houses with a height of 120 meters can be built, providing about 4,500 units for 12,600 people. The estimated earliest date of occupation is 2031.
According to the preliminary assessment of the department, the 3 hectares of Cha Kwo Ling Village is rezoned to "Residential (Group A) 8". At this stage, it is estimated that 6 public houses with a height of 120 meters can be built, providing about 4,500 units for 12,600 people. Move in, the estimated earliest date of occupation is 2031.
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The former kaolin mine was implemented as a housing development as early as 2015, and the related infrastructure works of the first phase of the development project are being carried out by private developers.
The 1.39 hectares of the second phase of the development will also be used for the construction of public housing. It is estimated that the plot ratio will be increased from 3.3 to 5 times the current to 9 times, and it is proposed to change from "Residential (Type B)" to "Residential (Type A) )" to support development.
It is currently expected to build 3 public housing blocks with a height of 135 and 140 meters on the site, providing 2,250 units for 6,400 people, and it is expected to be completed as soon as 2030.
Both sites have reserved space for community development, such as kindergartens, elderly, child care, rehabilitation and retail facilities for future residents.
The two projects are expected to provide a total of 6,750 public housing units, which will be completed in 2030.
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As the second phase of the former kaolin mine is involved in land title disputes related to the ancestral graves, the authorities will now proceed with the development that will not be affected by the relevant land title disputes, accounting for two-thirds of the second phase. Affected land, the remaining land will not be developed until the land title dispute is resolved, so that the supply of public housing can be launched as soon as possible.
Roche House, a third-level historical building, retained its original site
The Luo's House, a third-level historical building located in the center of the entire site, was also recommended by the authorities to keep the original site within the development project of Cha Kwo Ling Village, and revitalize it through comprehensive planning and incorporate it into future housing development projects to preserve its culture. And historical value.
As for the Cha Kwo Ling Tin Hau Temple, which is located outside of the Cha Kwo Ling Village development project, it will not be affected by the proposed development, and the current conservation and cultural value related activities held there will not be affected.
Colored areas are planned for redevelopment, and the location is close to Victoria Harbour.
(Kwun Tong District Council document)
The project is expected to become a house with a sea view of Victoria Harbour
In addition, it is worth noting that the above two projects are located near the sea and in higher terrain, and there are no buildings obstructing the front. It is expected that the height of the buildings in the two places will show a cascade profile. Low, it is expected to become a house with a sea view of Victoria Harbour.
The current assessment also recommends appropriate mitigation measures between projects, such as building spacing (at least 15 meters wide) and greening, to optimize the landscape and visual effects.
The document also shows that the authorities have carried out development for two projects. The inspection work on the impact of local transportation, environment, landscape, vision, air circulation, and infrastructure indicates that the development project is feasible.
In addition, the three departments of the Planning Department, the Land Development Department and the Lands Department also held a joint briefing on the Cha Kwo Ling Village Development Project in May this year. Operators, etc., introduce the promotion procedures of the Chaguoling Village development project, as well as related compensation and resettlement arrangements.
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