The survey, obtained by the Post, revealed that redeveloping the original Wang Fuk Court into new residential housing would be another option, though the earliest move-in date would be 2035.
“If residents wish to redevelop the Wang Fuk Court site in Tai Po, they will have to wait for the acquisition of all property rights, followed by demolition and reconstruction works, a process expected to take about nine to 10 years before they can move in,” according to the survey.
The Tai Po fire broke out on November 26, engulfing seven of the estate’s eight blocks. At least 161 people died in the tragedy, another 79 were injured and nearly 5,000 were displaced.
The government announced on Friday that social workers were proactively reaching out to flat owners affected by the fire to gauge their views.
It added that the Task Force on Emergency Accommodation Arrangements would handle each case based on “empathy, reason and law”, taking into account residents’ individual circumstances and preferences while ensuring the efficient use of public resources.
The seven-page questionnaire, titled “Long-term Rehousing Arrangement Concerning Wang Fuk Court”, contained five questions seeking residents’ views on possible government acquisition of their properties and their preferences for different types of housing.
