Completed Projects (Conversion of Non-residential Buildings)

“A Square” Community-Led Transitional Housing Project in Stanley

Location and Environment

The currently vacant school premises will be converted into transitional housing to provide adequate living environment for grassroots families and single persons. A range of ancillary services will also be available to support residents on all fronts as they adapt to the new environment and plan their new page of life.

Details

Project Name	“A Square” Community-Led Transitional Housing Project in Stanley
Operating Organisation	Aberdeen Kai-fong Welfare Association Limited
Location	5 Carmel Road, Stanley
No. of Units and Households	40 units and approximately 125 residents
Project Data	Conversion of 1 no. three-storey vacant school 2 nos. 1 person units 21 nos. 2-3 person units 13 nos. 3-4 person units 3 nos. 4-5 person units 1 nos. barrier-free unit
Provisions	Each unit will be equipped with a bathroom with toilet and a cooking area.
Funding Scheme	Funding Scheme to Support Transitional Housing Projects by Non- government Organisations (A grant of $22 million has been approved.)
Date of Commencement of Works	July 2022
Date of Completion	March 2023
Date of Intake	April 2023
Operation Period	About 5 years
Environment, features, floor/ layout plans, show flats and etc.	Video of the project: Exterior of the Project Show Flat of 1 Person Unit Show Flat of 2 - 3 Persons Unit Show Flat of 4 - 5 Persons Unit

Important Moments

September 2021	Pre-construction Preparation Photomontage
December 2023	Opening Ceremony Opening Ceremony Opening Ceremony officiated by Under Secretary for Housing Victor Tai
	*Note： 1. The operating organisation may from time to time update or change the information of the project, including the eligibility criteria for application, rent level and related services. For latest information of the project, please visit the project website or contact the operating organisation. 2. All map coordinates are indicative only and do not reflect the exact locations. 3. According to the Outline Zoning Plan (OZP), the site is not zoned for “residential” use. Residential development at the site is prohibited unless permitted under the relevant statutory plan or covered by a planning permission granted by the Town Planning Board (TPB). At its meeting on 26 November 2018, TPB agreed that transitional housing for a period of five years or less and co-ordinated by the Task Force under the Transport and Housing Bureau in permanent buildings in the urban and new town areas can be regarded as for temporary use, which is always permitted under the OZP and for which planning permission is not required.

September 2021

Pre-construction Preparation

Photomontage

December 2023

Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony Opening Ceremony officiated by Under Secretary for Housing Victor Tai

*Note：

1. The operating organisation may from time to time update or change the information of the project, including the eligibility criteria for application, rent level and related services. For latest information of the project, please visit the project website or contact the operating organisation.

2. All map coordinates are indicative only and do not reflect the exact locations.

3. According to the Outline Zoning Plan (OZP), the site is not zoned for “residential” use. Residential development at the site is prohibited unless permitted under the relevant statutory plan or covered by a planning permission granted by the Town Planning Board (TPB). At its meeting on 26 November 2018, TPB agreed that transitional housing for a period of five years or less and co-ordinated by the Task Force under the Transport and Housing Bureau in permanent buildings in the urban and new town areas can be regarded as for temporary use, which is always permitted under the OZP and for which planning permission is not required.

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