Long Ching Estate Explained

Building Name:Long Ching Estate
Location:9 Wang Chau Road, Yuen Long
New Territories, Hong Kong
Coordinates:22.4467°N 114.0287°W
Status:Completed
Category:Public rental housing
Blocknumber:2[1]
Units:438
Construction Authority:Hong Kong Housing Authority

Long Ching Estate is a public housing estate in Yuen Long, New Territories, Hong Kong, near Tai Kiu Tsuen and within walking distance to MTR Long Ping station.[2] It consists of two residential blocks completed in 2016.

History

Long Ching Estate was formerly the site of Yuen Long Estate, which had five buildings and was demolished in 2001.[3] Originally, the Housing Authority planned to build three 32-storey blocks on the land. However, the Yuen Long District Council believed the land should be privately developed to boost the local economy. The government eventually divided the land in two, offering part of the site for private development of Yuccie Square.[4]

Houses

Name Chinese name Building type Completed
Yat Long House 日朗樓 Non-standard 2016
Ching Long House 青朗樓

Politics

Long Ching Estate is located in Yuen Long Tung Tau constituency of the Yuen Long District Council.[5] It was formerly represented by Lam Ting-wai, who was elected in the 2019 elections until July 2021.[6]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Housing Authority Property Location and Profile Hong Kong Housing Authority and Housing Department Hong Kong Housing Authority and Housing Department. Hong Kong Housing Authority. 11 October 2021.
  2. Web site: Long Ping Station street map. MTR Corporation. 11 October 2021.
  3. Web site: Re-housing arrangements for elderly households affected by redevelopment of public housing estates. Legislative Council of Hong Kong. 11 October 2021.
  4. News: STH visits Yuen Long and Tuen Mun Districts (with photos). Hong Kong Government. 23 January 2008. 11 October 2021.
  5. Web site: Recommended District Council Constituency Areas (Yuen Long District). Electoral Affairs Commission. 11 October 2021.
  6. Web site: Yuen Long District Council - Yuen Long DC Members. District Council. 11 October 2021.