Shing Chi Court – Charm

Rebuilding fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court ‘not practical’, Hong Kong officials say

1 day ago02 mins

Hong Kong authorities estimate that acquiring all homes in the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court will cost around HK$6 billion (US$770 million), with officials saying that rebuilding on the same site was “not really very practical”. Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong Wai-lun said on Saturday that the site was expected to be repurposed for community facilities…

Authorities launch survey on long-term rehousing plans for Hong Kong fire victims

2 days ago02 mins

Hong Kong authorities have launched a survey to gauge the long-term rehousing preferences of flat owners displaced by the devastating Tai Po fire, offering options for new subsidised homes outside the district as early as September this year. The survey, obtained by the Post, revealed that redeveloping the original Wang Fuk Court into new residential…