The housing problem in Hong Kong is imminent. The new "Policy Address" was released today (6th). It mentioned that the Housing Authority will be invited to study the redevelopment of Sai Wan Village and Ma Tau Wai Village in order to increase public housing units.
Residents of Sai Wan Village support the redevelopment. They bluntly say that the existing buildings in Sai Wan Village are too old. Redevelopment will help the authorities provide more public housing units. In addition, they are confident that the authorities will relocate residents in the village before rebuilding. Worried, but expect the authorities to arrange resettlement in the same area.
There are also citizens who feel unwilling to rebuild their housing estates and worry that they will need to move to a smaller living environment after the redevelopment. You can plant flowers in the arcade," he reluctantly said, "It's not the first time, I can't bear it."
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The Housing Authority will study the reconstruction of Sai Wan Village and Ma Tau Wai Village together
Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor mentioned in her new policy address that it is seen that Sai Wan Village and Ma Tau Wai Village have suitable relocation resources, and the redevelopment of the original site has the potential to supply more units. The Housing Authority will be invited to study the redevelopment of these two under suitable conditions. An old housing estate with a building age of about 60 years, and with the cooperation of the Development Bureau, strive to include surrounding land in the redevelopment site to build more public housing units.
After the reconstruction of Xihuan Village, it is expected that the number of units will be increased from 600 to 1,100, and residents will be relocated to the nearby Jiahuimin Road public housing project. It is expected that the first batch of residents can be relocated in 2029.
Carrie Lam said in the "Policy Address" released on October 6 that the Housing Authority will be invited to study the reconstruction of Sai Wan Village to increase public housing.
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Residents who are about 60 years old say they are too old to support reconstruction
Mr. Zhang, who is in favor of redevelopment, believes that the existing buildings in Sai Wan Village are too old. Redevelopment will help the authorities provide more public housing units. In addition, they are confident that the authorities will resettle the residents of the village before rebuilding. Therefore, he is not too worried about the redevelopment plan. There is no problem enough to cover the microphone."
Ms. Zhao, who has lived in Xihuan Village for more than 30 years, also said that reconstruction is a "good phenomenon."
She also hoped that the authorities could arrange resettlement in the same area for her.
Mrs. Li is worried that after redevelopment, he will need to move to a smaller living environment. "The move may be so narrow and small. It is 400 feet for two people in the house. The hall is big and you can plant flowers in the arcade."
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Worried about moving to a smaller unit in the village for many years
Although some people think that redevelopment can benefit residents, there are also residents who have lived in Sai Wan Village for many years.
Mrs. Li said that she has lived in Sai Wan Village for more than 40 years.
She worries about the need to move to a smaller living environment after reconstruction. "The move may be so narrow and small. The two people in Yijia are 400 feet, and the living room is big. You can plant flowers in the arcade." She said helplessly, "No. It's too bad, I don't want to be willing." Facing the reconstruction, Li Tai said bluntly, "I want to be close at this age, but I don't want to be far away." He most hopes that he can be resettled in the same area.
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There are also old neighbours who believe that the decision to rebuild is up to the government. "It (the government) needs to rebuild and rebuild." However, they don’t know how the residents will be resettled. ", "It will be seven years old by 2029, and I don’t know if I see it (reconstruction)."
Mr. Zhen, who has also lived in Xiwan Village for 30 years, thinks that reconstruction is not necessary for him. ".
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