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"room" or "flat" consists of an area of approximately 120 square feet. Construction is such that at some future date the central cross partition can be removed and the resulting space, after provision of its own kitchen and w.c. can be converted into a self-contained low rental flat.
93. Construction work on these experimental flats at Shek Kip Mei was pushed forward as a matter of the utmost urgency and the first three blocks were completed by September, and all eight blocks had been completed by November; a total of 3,074 rooms being provided.
94. As a result of the success of these multi-storey flats, it was decided that this type of development should become standard.
95. Tai Hang Tung Resettlement Flats. A fire in a squatter area at Tai Hang Tung, which occurred in July, resulted in a large area being devastated.
96. The ruins of the old buildings were quickly cleared and plans were drawn up for the development of the whole area with multi-storey flats of the Shek Kip Mei type, amended slightly in the light of experience.
97. The chief amendments were an increase in height from six to seven storeys and the provision of roof playgrounds to each block.
98. While piling for foundations was still in progress, a building contract for the erection of eight blocks was signed on October 25. All eight of these seven-storey blocks were completed and handed over to the Resettlement Department on March 6.
99. The total number of "flats" or "rooms" provided at Tai Hang Tung is 4,606.
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"room" or "flat" consists of an area of approximately 120 square feet. Construction is such that at some future date the central cross partition can be removed and the resulting space, after provision of its own kitchen and w.c. can be converted into a self-contained low rental flat.
93. Construction work on these experimental flats at Shek Kip Mei was pushed forward as a matter of the utmost urgency and the first three blocks were completed by September, and all eight blocks had been completed by November; a total of 3,074 rooms being provided.
94. As a result of the success of these multi-storey flats, it was decided that this type of development should become standard.
95. Tai Hang Tung Resettlement Flats. A fire in a squatter area at Tai Hang Tung, which occurred in July, resulted in a large area being devastated.
96. The ruins of the old buildings were quickly cleared and plans were drawn up for the development of the whole area with multi-storey flats of the Shek Kip Mei type, amended slightly in the light of experience.
97. The chief amendments were an increase in height from six to seven storeys and the provision of roof playgrounds to each block.
98. While piling for foundations was still in progress, a building contract for the erection of eight blocks was signed on October 25. All eight of these seven-storey blocks were completed and handed over to the Resettlement Department on March 6.
99. The total number of "flats" or "rooms" provided at Tai Hang Tung is 4,606.
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