Cha Kwo Ling Village, Ngau Chi Wan Village and Zhu Yuen Lianhe Village were included in the scope of reconstruction in the early years. Member of the Legislative Council of the Federation of Trade Unions Deng Jiabiao raised a written question about the progress and supporting facilities of the relevant projects.
Ning Hanhao, Secretary of the Development Bureau, replied that the construction of Santiao Village is expected to start in stages in the second half of 2023. Recently, the Lands Department has also begun to contact the affected people in Cha Kwo Ling Village, asking for information from them for the qualification review of resettlement compensation, so that Distribute resettlement compensation to eligible persons and allow them to arrange relocation.
A total of about 8,700 companies have been contacted with affected people for compensation
Ning Hanhao said that the three projects will successively provide a total of about 8,700 units from 2029, and they have already registered before demolition to prepare for the processing of resettlement compensation.
Recently, the affected persons in Cha Kwo Ling Village have been contacted to obtain information for their eligibility for resettlement and compensation. Later this year, the affected persons in the other two urban squatter areas will also be contacted.
The government has relaxed resettlement and compensation arrangements in recent years. For example, in 2018, it improved the arrangements for going upstairs and subsidies, and introduced means-test-free resettlement, etc., which greatly increased the chances of squatters being resettled and approved for ex-gratia allowances, and also contributed to the smooth implementation of land resumption by the government helps.
The Housing Society is responsible for the relevant projects. Ning Hanhao pointed out that the Housing Society is an important partner and has also assisted the government in building demolition operations and urban renewal resettlement housing estates. This project also involves the provision of special resettlement units, so the Housing Society is responsible for implementing this Three reconstruction projects are suitable.
As for supporting facilities in the area, the Housing Society has improved the existing barrier-free passage between Longchi Path and MTR Choi Hung Station, and provided a series of social welfare and community facilities. In addition, the government also intends to provide gymnasiums and other community facilities along busy streets.
The government demolished Niu Chi Wan Village and Zhu Yuen Village in urban squatter areas and will rebuild 4,200 public housing units. 15% of the owners of the Kam Tin South public housing project refused to accept compensation. Forgotten squatter subdivided households reincarnate in the daily life of shared bathrooms and public toilets Housing Society Chen Qinmian: Provide 40,000 units of bamboo garden squatter reconstruction in the next 20 years The earliest occupancy is 2029
