The Lands Department today (March 7) announced the resumption of land in Tai Kok Tsui and Sham Shui Po for two redevelopment projects of the Urban Renewal Authority (URA).
The two redevelopment projects are included in the URA's first Business Plan for 2002/03. Their implementation would help to rejuvenate the old districts concerned and improve the living conditions of the residents therein.
A total of 65 interests in Cherry Street, Hoi King Street, Chun Wing Street and Tai Kok Tsui Road, as well as 20 interests in Fuk Wing Street, Fuk Wa Street and Kiu Kiang Street will be resumed under the Lands Resumption Ordinance.
The affected interests will revert to the Government three months from the date of the Gazette Notice. Details of the private land affected are contained in the Gazette published today.
Apart from their entitlement to statutory compensation, eligible owners of domestic properties will be offered an ex-gratia home purchase allowance or supplementary allowance as appropriate.
Owners and tenants affected may make statutory claims under the Lands Resumption Ordinance and, if the claims cannot be settled by agreement, may apply to the Lands Tribunal for adjudication. Any professional fees reasonably incurred for making such a claim may be reimbursed by the Government. Occupiers of commercial properties may also be eligible for an ex-gratia allowance in lieu of the right to make statutory claims for business loss and disturbance.
Eligible domestic occupiers will be offered rehousing or ex-gratia cash allowance in lieu of rehousing by the URA. Rehousing will be in units provided by the Hong Kong Housing Authority, the Hong Kong Housing Society, or the URA itself.
Upon completion of resumption and clearance, the Tai Kok Tsui site and the Sham Shui Po site covering 4,426 square metres and 1,315 square metres respectively will be granted to the URA at nominal premium for redevelopment.
Both projects will contribute to general environmental improvements in the locality. As regards the project in Tai Kok Tsui, the site will be developed principally for commercial/residential use with the provision of government, institution and community facilities, including a 100-place residential care home for elderly. Regarding the project in Sham Shui Po, the site will be developed principally for commercial/residential use with the provision of open space for public use.
End/Friday, March 7, 2003
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