Policy Address
Starter Homes Project of the Urban Renewal Authority
88. The URA has proactively embarked on its new mission to provide more SHs in its redevelopment projects. It has decided to assign the redevelopment project adjacent to the eResidence as another SH project, which is expected to provide about 260 units for sale in 2024.
Redevelopment of Shek Lei Interim Housing
89. After a comprehensive structural investigation of the building condition of Shek Lei Interim Housing, the HKHA considered that it would not be cost-effective to maintain the buildings beyond 2022. The Strategic Planning Committee of the HKHA has decided to clear the interim housing in late 2022 for public housing development. It is estimated that the redevelopment will be completed in 2028. Subject to approval for relaxation of relevant planning restrictions, about 1 600 units are expected to be provided.
Redevelopment of HKHA Factory Estates
90. Regarding the proposal in last year’s Policy Address to explore the feasibility of redeveloping six factory estates of the HKHA for public housing use, the preliminary findings of HKHA’s study indicate that three of the sites can be used for public housing development. The HKHA expects to complete the necessary studies in the first quarter of 2021, and will conduct rezoning procedures in accordance with the Town Planning Ordinance. It is estimated that a total of over 3 000 public housing units will be provided in 2031.
