Kwai Hing Estate
Public housing estate in Kwai Chung, Hong Kong
(2016)
1991; 33 years ago (1991) (After reconstruction)
Kwai Hing Estate (Chinese: 葵興邨) is a public housing estate in Kwai Hing, Kwai Chung, New Territories, Hong Kong. It was built in the valley of Gin Drinkers Bay,[4] later the town centre of Kwai Chung. Kwai Hing station is named after the name of the estate.[5] It comprises 4 buildings with a total of 400 rental units (TPS units excluded) and 1 shopping arcade.
Kwai Chun Court (Chinese: 葵俊苑) is a Home Ownership Scheme court in Kwai Chung, near Kwai Hing Estate. It has 3 blocks built in 1995.[6]
Background
Before redevelopment, it consisted of 5 buildings which were completed between 1970 and 1972. In 1985, the Housing Authority announced that the strength of the concrete in blocks 3, 4 and 5 of Kwai Hing Estate were below standard.[7] All the blocks were later demolished between 1988 and 1992 to cope with the estate redevelopment.[8] The estate was later redeveloped with 5 buildings between 1991 and 1992. The estate joined the Tenants Purchase Scheme (TPS) in 2002 and is currently managed by the Owners' Corporation.[9]
Houses
Kwai Hing Estate
| Name[2] | Chinese name | Building type | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hing Kok House | 興國樓 | Linear 1 | 1991 |
| Hing Yat House | 興逸樓 | ||
| Hing Fuk House | 興福樓 | 1992 | |
| Hing Lok House | 興樂樓 |
Kwai Chun Court
| Name[6] | Chinese name | Building type | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kwai Cheong House | 葵昌閣 | NCB (Ver.1984) | 1995 |
| Kwai Yue House | 葵裕閣 | ||
| Kwai Fung House | 葵豐閣 |
Demographics
According to the 2016 by-census, Kwai Hing Estate had a population of 3,908 while Kwai Chun Court had a population of 3,045. Altogether the population amounts to 6,953.[1]
Politics
Kwai Hing Estate and Kwai Chun Court are located in Kwai Hing constituency of the Kwai Tsing District Council.[10] It is currently represented by Leung Chi-shing, who was elected in the 2019 elections.[11]
See also
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Kwai Hing Estate.
References
- ^ a b "Major Housing Estates". 2016 Population By-census. Census and Statistics Department. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ^ a b "Housing Authority Property Location and Profile | Hong Kong Housing Authority and Housing Department | Hong Kong Housing Authority and Housing Department". Hong Kong Housing Authority. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ^ "Kwai Hing Estate - Kwai Chung". Midland Realty. Retrieved 2 May 2021.
- ^ "Reclamation map of Victoria Harbour". Archived from the original on 14 May 2011. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ^ "Kwai Hing Station street map" (PDF). MTR Corporation. Retrieved 2 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Housing Authority Property Location and Profile | Hong Kong Housing Authority and Housing Department | Hong Kong Housing Authority and Housing Department". Hong Kong Housing Authority. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ^ "The problem blocks". Independent Commission Against Corruption. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ^ "The demolition bombshell". Independent Commission Against Corruption. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ^ "Kwai Hing Estate". Hong Kong Film Services Office. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ^ "Recommended District Council Constituency Areas (Kwai Tsing District)" (PDF). Electoral Affairs Commission. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
- ^ "Kwai Tsing District Council - Kwai Tsing DC Members". District Council. Retrieved 1 May 2021.
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