Press Release
LegCo Subcommittee visits transitional housing projects (with photos)
The Legislative Council ("LegCo") Subcommittee to Follow Up Issues Related to Inadequate Housing and Relevant Housing Policies visited the Lok Sin Tong ("LST") Social Housing Scheme and the pilot project on conversion of school premises into transitional housing today (30 April) to better understand the latest progress of the projects.
Accompanied by the Under Secretary for Transport and Housing, Dr Raymond SO, and the Chairlady of LST Benevolent Society, Kowloon, Dr YANG Xiao-ling, Members visited the premises of LST Social Housing Scheme. Members observed the common area of the premises and then visited the families to learn about their living conditions. Members also received a briefing by representatives of the government and LST on the experience and challenge of operating "Transitional Housing Scheme".
After that, Members visited LST Primary School which will be converted into transitional housing after its closure in August this year. It is expected that around 50 housing units could be provided. During the visit, Members observed the school's environment and were briefed on the details of the conversion plan.
Members participating in the visit included the Chairman of the Subcommittee, Hon Vincent CHENG Wing-shun; the Deputy Chairman of the Subcommittee, Hon Andrew WAN Siu-kin; and Subcommittee member Hon CHAN Hoi-yan.
Ends/Tuesday, 30 April 2019
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The Legislative Council Subcommittee to Follow Up Issues Related to Inadequate Housing and Relevant Housing Policies visits the transitional housing projects today (30 April). Members are briefed by representatives of the government and Lok Sin Tong on the experience of operating "Transitional Housing Scheme".
(From fourth left) Hon CHAN Hoi-yan, Hon Vincent CHENG Wing-shun and Hon Andrew WAN Siu-kin.
Members of the Legislative Council visit the Lok Sin Tong Primary School which will be converted into transitional housing.
Members of the Legislative Council are briefed on a pilot project for conversion of school premises into transitional housing.