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Saturday, May 13, 1972
Already posters have appeared in the estate, designed by the
sponsors, and drawing attention to the need to keep the area green if the
environment is to be enjoyed by the inhabitants generally and by the young
people in particular.
A spokesman for the Lam Tin Estate Community Work Office says
the joint project "provides an opportunity for local welfare agencies,
schools, and government departments concerned to make a joint effort not
only to promote a community spirit, but also to give the residents of the
estate a sense of belonging."
Population Increasing
At present, Lam Tin houses more than 50,000, and the population is
rapidly increasing. To serve this community, there are seven primary schools,
two secondary schools, and one estate building.
The estate building houses a number of welfare agencies, including
a Po Leung Kuk nursery, a children's centre and library for the Boys' and
Girls' Clubs Association, and a youth centre for the Hong Kong Federation
of Youth Groups. In addition, the Family Planning Association is represented,
also the Yan Oi Clinic of the Gospel Preaching Groups of Overseas Chinese
Christians, and a centre for the Family Services Division and a field unit
for the Public Assistance Division of the Social Welfare Department.
The Lam Tin Estate Community Work Office began servicing the estate
in January this year. Its work includes co-ordinating the activities of the
welfare agencies, raising the standard of service through mutual planing, and
stimulating and improving the welfare of the community through co-operation
between government and voluntary agencies.
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