The Lands Department today (July 15) announced the resumption of land in respect of four sites in Sham Shui Po for four redevelopment projects implemented by the Urban Renewal Authority (URA) in association with the Hong Kong Housing Society (HKHS).
The four redevelopment projects are included in the URA's Business Plan for 2004-05. They will help to rejuvenate the old district concerned and improve the living conditions of the residents.
A total of 147 interests of the four sites in Castle Peak Road/Cheung Wah Street; Castle Peak Road/Hing Wah Street/Un Chau Street; Un Chau Street/Hing Wah Street/Fuk Wing Street; and Castle Peak Road/Hing Wah Street respectively will be resumed under the Lands Resumption Ordinance.
The affected interests will revert to the Government three months after the date of the Gazette Notice affixing on site. 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 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 HKHS. Rehousing will be in units provided by the Hong Kong Housing Authority or the HKHS itself.
Upon completion of resumption and clearance, the four sites covering a total area of about 7,157 square metres will be granted to the HKHS at nominal premium for redevelopment.
The four projects will contribute to general improvements in the locality. Mixed use development is permitted on the sites and the current proposals for the four sites are for residential developments with commercial use on the lower floors. In two of these projects, open space uses have been proposed and out of these two projects, one will also include Government, Institution or Community uses.
Ends/Friday, July 15, 2005
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