Public housing estates in Tsz Wan Shan
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The following shows the public housing estates
in Tsz Wan Shan
, Wong Tai Sin District
, Kowloon
, Hong Kong
.
, was located at the north of Wong Tai Sin
. There was a resettlement
estate called Tsz Wan Shan Resettlement Estate in 1960s
. It was the largest resettlement estate in Hong Kong. It consisted of totally 63 blocks (including Mark III, IV, V, VI type blocks) with population
of 146,000. The block design of the estate was different from that of Shek Kip Mei Resettlement Estate
, with room access from the internal corridor. Each room had its own private balcony
, water tap and toilet
.
In 1980, the estate was split into Tsz Lok Estate, Tsz Oi Estate, Tsz Ching Estate, Tsz Man Estate and Tsz On Estate. In 1985, Blocks 40, 61 to 65 were found to have structural problems by the Hong Kong Housing Authority
. All the blocks were demolished between 1980s
and 1990s
, and replaced by new blocks of Tsz On Court, Tsz Lok Estate, Tsz Oi Court, Tsz Ching Estate, Tsz Man Estate and Tsz Hong Estate.
in Sha Tin Pass
, Tsz Wan Shan
. It was formerly called Shatin Pass Government Low Cost Housing Estate . It had 2 blocks built in 1967 and 1968 respectively. In 1973, it was renamed as Shatin Pass Estate. In 2001, the two blocks were demolished. They will be replaced by two 42-storey
blocks in 2010, offering 1,278 units.
in Tsz Wan Shan, next to Tsz Oi Court. It has 11 blocks built between the 1990s
and 2000s. The site was formerly Blocks 48 to 53 in Tsz Wan Shan Estate, which was also called "Tsz Ching Estate". After redevelopment, the eastern part of Old Tsz Oi Estate was assigned to Tsz Ching Estate.
Ching On House
in Tsz Wan Shan. It has blocks built in 2002.
The estate was formerly the site of Block 66 of Tsz Wan Shan Estate. The block was the largest in the estate. In 1980, the block was reassigned to Tsz Man Estate. In 1997, the block was demolished. In 2002, 5 new HOS blocks of Tsz On Court were completed in the site. However, they were finally transferred to public housing and renamed as Tsz Hong Estate.
Tsz Lok Estate is a public housing estate
in Tsz Wan Shan. The site was formerly Tsz Lok Estate, which included Blocks 4 to 32 in Tsz Wan Shan Estate. After redevelopment, 11 rental blocks were built in the south part of the site. However, the north part was assigned to build Phase 1 and 2 of Tsz Oi Court.
in Tsz Wan Shan. The site was formerly Tsz Man Estate, which included Blocks 61 to 66 in Tsz Wan Shan Estate. In 1985, Blocks 61 to 65 were found to have structural problems by the Hong Kong Housing Authority
. After redevelopment, three rental blocks of new Tsz Man Estate and HOS blocks of Tsz On Court were constructed in the site. However, 5 HOS blocks built in the site of former Block 66 was transferred to rental housing and renamed as "Tsz Hong Estate".
estate in Tsz Wan Shan, next to Tsz Ching Estate. The site was formerly Tsz Oi Estate , which included Blocks 33 to 47 in Tsz Wan Shan Estate. In 1985, Blocks 40 was found to have structural problems by the Hong Kong Housing Authority
. After redevelopment, the estate was converted to HOS housing and was developed into 3 phases. Phase 1 and 2 has 6 blocks built in 1997 while Phase 3 has 6 blocks built in 2000.
estate in Tsz Wan Shan, between Tsz Man Estate, Tsz Hong Estate and Tsz Wan Shan Centre. The site was formerly Tsz On Estate which included Blocks 1 to 3 and Blocks 57 to 60 of Tsz Wan Shan Estate. After redevelopment, the estate was converted to rental housing of new Tsz Lok Estate and HOS housing of Tsz On Court. Tsz On Court consists of 2 blocks which were built in 1994 and 1997 respectively. In 2002, other 5 new HOS blocks of Tsz On Court were transferred to rental housing and renamed as Tsz Hong Estate.
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in Tsz Wan Shan
Tsz Wan Shan
Tsz Wan Shan is a residential area in New Kowloon, Hong Kong. Located at the foot of Temple Hill, it is administratively part of Wong Tai Sin District....
, Wong Tai Sin District
Wong Tai Sin District
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, Kowloon
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, Hong Kong
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History
Tsz Wan Shan, or Temple HillTemple Hill
Temple Hill, also known as Tsz Wan Shan , is a hill between New Kowloon and New Territories, Hong Kong. It peaks at 488 m. Beneath its south side is a residential area of Tsz Wan Shan and Buddhist temples. Its north are villages the New Territories. Between the hill and Unicorn Ridge is Sha Tin...
, was located at the north of Wong Tai Sin
Wong Tai Sin
Wong Tai Sin is a Chinese deity popular in Hong Kong with the power of healing. His name literally translates to the "Great Immortal Wong". Wong Tai Sin is the divine form of the individual "Wong Cho Ping".-Legend:...
. There was a resettlement
Human migration
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estate called Tsz Wan Shan Resettlement Estate in 1960s
1960s
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. It was the largest resettlement estate in Hong Kong. It consisted of totally 63 blocks (including Mark III, IV, V, VI type blocks) with population
Population
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of 146,000. The block design of the estate was different from that of Shek Kip Mei Resettlement Estate
Shek Kip Mei Estate
Shek Kip Mei Estate is the first public housing estate in Hong Kong. It is located in Sham Shui Po and is under the management of the Hong Kong Housing Authority...
, with room access from the internal corridor. Each room had its own private balcony
Balcony
Balcony , a platform projecting from the wall of a building, supported by columns or console brackets, and enclosed with a balustrade.-Types:The traditional Maltese balcony is a wooden closed balcony projecting from a...
, water tap and toilet
Toilet
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.
In 1980, the estate was split into Tsz Lok Estate, Tsz Oi Estate, Tsz Ching Estate, Tsz Man Estate and Tsz On Estate. In 1985, Blocks 40, 61 to 65 were found to have structural problems by the Hong Kong Housing Authority
Hong Kong Housing Authority
The Hong Kong Housing Authority is the main provider of public housing in Hong Kong. It was established in 1973 under the Housing Ordinance and is an agency of the Government of Hong Kong...
. All the blocks were demolished between 1980s
1980s
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and 1990s
1990s
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, and replaced by new blocks of Tsz On Court, Tsz Lok Estate, Tsz Oi Court, Tsz Ching Estate, Tsz Man Estate and Tsz Hong Estate.
Overview
| Name | Type | Inaug. | No Blocks | No Units | Notes | |
| Shatin Pass Estate | 沙田坳邨 | Public | 2010 |
2 | 1,278 | Under Construction |
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| Tsz Ching Estate | 慈正邨 | Public | 1993 |
11 | 8,177 | |
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| Tsz Hong Estate | 慈康邨 | Public | 2002 |
5 | 2,000 | |
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| Tsz Lok Estate | 慈樂邨 | Public | 1995 |
11 | 6,140 | |
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| Tsz Man Estate | 慈民邨 | Public | 1994 |
3 | 2,043 | |
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| Tsz Oi Court | 慈愛苑 | HOS | 1997,2000 |
12 | 4,020 | |
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| Tsz On Court | 慈安苑 | HOS | 1994,1997 |
2 | 972 | |
Shatin Pass Estate
Shatin Pass Estate was a public housing estatePublic housing in Hong Kong
Public housing in Hong Kong is a set of mass housing programmes through which the Government of Hong Kong provides affordable housing for lower-income residents. It is a major component of housing in Hong Kong, with nearly half of the population now residing in some form of public housing...
in Sha Tin Pass
Sha Tin Pass
Sha Tin Pass or Shatin Pass, and sometimes Sha Tin Au, is a mountain pass between Temple Hill and Unicorn Ridge in Hong Kong. The pass is located north of the populous area of Tsz Wan Shan....
, Tsz Wan Shan
Tsz Wan Shan
Tsz Wan Shan is a residential area in New Kowloon, Hong Kong. Located at the foot of Temple Hill, it is administratively part of Wong Tai Sin District....
. It was formerly called Shatin Pass Government Low Cost Housing Estate . It had 2 blocks built in 1967 and 1968 respectively. In 1973, it was renamed as Shatin Pass Estate. In 2001, the two blocks were demolished. They will be replaced by two 42-storey
Storey
A storey or story is any level part of a building that could be used by people...
blocks in 2010, offering 1,278 units.
Tsz Ching Estate
Tsz Ching Estate is a public housing estatePublic housing in Hong Kong
Public housing in Hong Kong is a set of mass housing programmes through which the Government of Hong Kong provides affordable housing for lower-income residents. It is a major component of housing in Hong Kong, with nearly half of the population now residing in some form of public housing...
in Tsz Wan Shan, next to Tsz Oi Court. It has 11 blocks built between the 1990s
1990s
File:1990s decade montage.png|From left, clockwise: The Hubble Space Telescope floats in space after it was taken up in 1990; American F-16s and F-15s fly over burning oil fields and the USA Lexie in Operation Desert Storm, also known as the 1991 Gulf War; The signing of the Oslo Accords on...
and 2000s. The site was formerly Blocks 48 to 53 in Tsz Wan Shan Estate, which was also called "Tsz Ching Estate". After redevelopment, the eastern part of Old Tsz Oi Estate was assigned to Tsz Ching Estate.
Ching On House
Tsz Hong Estate
Tsz Hong Estate is a public housing estatePublic housing in Hong Kong
Public housing in Hong Kong is a set of mass housing programmes through which the Government of Hong Kong provides affordable housing for lower-income residents. It is a major component of housing in Hong Kong, with nearly half of the population now residing in some form of public housing...
in Tsz Wan Shan. It has blocks built in 2002.
The estate was formerly the site of Block 66 of Tsz Wan Shan Estate. The block was the largest in the estate. In 1980, the block was reassigned to Tsz Man Estate. In 1997, the block was demolished. In 2002, 5 new HOS blocks of Tsz On Court were completed in the site. However, they were finally transferred to public housing and renamed as Tsz Hong Estate.
Houses
| Name | Type | Completion |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kin House | New Cruciform | 2002 |
| Hong Sau House | ||
| Hong Tak House | ||
| Hong Tim House | ||
| Hong Yun House | ||
Tsz Lok Estate
Public housing in Hong Kong
Public housing in Hong Kong is a set of mass housing programmes through which the Government of Hong Kong provides affordable housing for lower-income residents. It is a major component of housing in Hong Kong, with nearly half of the population now residing in some form of public housing...
in Tsz Wan Shan. The site was formerly Tsz Lok Estate, which included Blocks 4 to 32 in Tsz Wan Shan Estate. After redevelopment, 11 rental blocks were built in the south part of the site. However, the north part was assigned to build Phase 1 and 2 of Tsz Oi Court.
Houses
| Name | Type | Completion |
|---|---|---|
| Lok Cheung House | Harmony 1 | 1996 |
| Lok Tin House | ||
| Lok Shing House | 1998 | |
| Lok Shun House | ||
| Lok Wong House | ||
| Lok Yan House | ||
| Lok Hop House | Harmony 3 | 1997 |
| Lok Moon House | ||
| Lok On House | ||
| Lok Foon House | Small Household Block | 2004 |
| Ancillary Facilities Block | 1997 | |
Tsz Man Estate
Tsz Man Estate is a public housing estatePublic housing in Hong Kong
Public housing in Hong Kong is a set of mass housing programmes through which the Government of Hong Kong provides affordable housing for lower-income residents. It is a major component of housing in Hong Kong, with nearly half of the population now residing in some form of public housing...
in Tsz Wan Shan. The site was formerly Tsz Man Estate, which included Blocks 61 to 66 in Tsz Wan Shan Estate. In 1985, Blocks 61 to 65 were found to have structural problems by the Hong Kong Housing Authority
Hong Kong Housing Authority
The Hong Kong Housing Authority is the main provider of public housing in Hong Kong. It was established in 1973 under the Housing Ordinance and is an agency of the Government of Hong Kong...
. After redevelopment, three rental blocks of new Tsz Man Estate and HOS blocks of Tsz On Court were constructed in the site. However, 5 HOS blocks built in the site of former Block 66 was transferred to rental housing and renamed as "Tsz Hong Estate".
Houses
| Name | Type | Completion |
|---|---|---|
| Man Kin House | Harmony 1 | 1994 |
| Man Tai House | ||
| Man Yue House | ||
Tsz Oi Court
Tsz Oi Court is a Home Ownership SchemeHome Ownership Scheme
The Home Ownership Scheme is a subsidized-sale programme of public housing in Hong Kong managed by the Hong Kong Housing Authority...
estate in Tsz Wan Shan, next to Tsz Ching Estate. The site was formerly Tsz Oi Estate , which included Blocks 33 to 47 in Tsz Wan Shan Estate. In 1985, Blocks 40 was found to have structural problems by the Hong Kong Housing Authority
Hong Kong Housing Authority
The Hong Kong Housing Authority is the main provider of public housing in Hong Kong. It was established in 1973 under the Housing Ordinance and is an agency of the Government of Hong Kong...
. After redevelopment, the estate was converted to HOS housing and was developed into 3 phases. Phase 1 and 2 has 6 blocks built in 1997 while Phase 3 has 6 blocks built in 2000.
Houses
| Name | Type | Completion |
|---|---|---|
| Oi Wai House | New Cruciform | 1997 |
| Oi Yin House | ||
| Oi Kan House | ||
| Oi Ning House | ||
| Oi Yan House | ||
| Oi Chung House | ||
| Oi Fu House | Concord | 2000 |
| Oi Yue House | ||
| Oi Wing House | ||
| Oi Wah House | ||
| Oi Hong House | ||
| Oi Cheung House | ||
Tsz On Court
Tsz On Court is a Home Ownership SchemeHome Ownership Scheme
The Home Ownership Scheme is a subsidized-sale programme of public housing in Hong Kong managed by the Hong Kong Housing Authority...
estate in Tsz Wan Shan, between Tsz Man Estate, Tsz Hong Estate and Tsz Wan Shan Centre. The site was formerly Tsz On Estate which included Blocks 1 to 3 and Blocks 57 to 60 of Tsz Wan Shan Estate. After redevelopment, the estate was converted to rental housing of new Tsz Lok Estate and HOS housing of Tsz On Court. Tsz On Court consists of 2 blocks which were built in 1994 and 1997 respectively. In 2002, other 5 new HOS blocks of Tsz On Court were transferred to rental housing and renamed as Tsz Hong Estate.
Houses
| Name | Type | Completion |
|---|---|---|
| On Yan House | Harmony | 1994 |
| On Hong House | 1997 | |