PRH 7, 4000001
「香港政府
GIS 新聞處
DAILY INFORMATION BULLETIN
Thursday, October 12, 1972
MAJOR REHOUSING SCHEME FOR SHEK KIP MET
The first stage of the Shek Kip Mei rehousing scheme began today
and residents of the first six blocks are being given an opportunity to
apply for their new homes at nearby Pak Tin Estate.
The $80 million rehousing operation is to bring about radical
improvemente in the living condition of the 62,000 people living
in this old and overcrowded estate.
The Shek Kip Mei rehousing scheme is the first step in a bigger
programme to improve the homes of half a million people living in over
200 old blocks of Mark I and II design.
In announcing the scheme, the Deputy Commissioner for Resettlement,
Mr. John Walden said that after months of careful planning and preparation,
the department is now ready to embark on the physical task of putting the
project into reality.
It has set up a special Rehousing Unit in connection with the
multi-million dollar project.
An Enquiry Centre has also been built at Block 6, which is right
in the centre of Shek Kip Mei, to provide convenient consultation services
to the tenants. It opens from 8.30 a.m. to 9.00 p.m. on weekdays and from
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays and public holidays.
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