The Hong Kong Housing Authority (HA) has recently completed the two residential blocks of the Shek Kip Mei Estate phase 6 redevelopment in Sham Shui Po. The intake of residents commenced on 6 December 2019 as part of its continuous effort to provide quality homes to low-income families with housing needs.
The two non-standard residential blocks are Mei Hei House and Mei Pak House with a total of 1,056 public rental housing units for about 3,700 residents. The units have the smallest size at about 14.05 square metres and the largest at about 35.8 square metres, with monthly rents ranging from USD1,200 to USD3,060.
“The design layout of the blocks maximises outside views while minimising overlooking towards other blocks. To enhance tenants’ accessibility and the connections of the estate facilities, a covered footbridge linking phase 6 and phase 2 of Shek Kip Mei Estate is provided,” a spokesman for the HA said.
Shek Kip Mei Estate phase 6 will provide 1,900 square metres of 12 shops—one market shop and 11 market stalls—at the ground and first floors. A temporary clinic under the Hospital Authority and a District Health Centre under the Food and Health Bureau are being planned for the second floor.
In the redevelopment of phase 6, numerous recreational facilities have also been incorporated, including a badminton court, children’s play area, an elderly fitness area and chess tables. — Construction+ Online
