Housing Bureau awards two operation and management contracts of Light Public Housing projects
The Housing Bureau (HB) today (February 2) awarded the seventh and the eighth operation and management contracts of the Light Public Housing (LPH) projects (Contract No. LPH20250005 and LPH20250006) to Creative Property Services Consultants Limited - Pok Oi Hospital Joint Venture, at tender sums of about $200.6 million and $159.7 million respectively.
The seventh and the eighth contracts cover the projects at Olympic Avenue, Kai Tak (Phase 2A) and (Phase 2B), which will provide about 4 500 and 3 250 units respectively. A total of about 7 750 units is expected to be completed gradually for tenant intake in the third quarter of this year.
The Secretary for Housing, Ms Winnie Ho, said, "Under the leadership of the HB, six projects providing a total of about 9 500 units were completed for tenant intake last year. The project at Olympic Avenue, Kai Tak, which is the largest LPH project providing a total of about 10 700 units, will be completed in two phases and benefit tens of thousands of families. Among them, the Olympic Avenue, Kai Tak (Phase 1) LPH, with approximately 3 000 units, commenced intake in December last year and is expected to be fully occupied within the coming one to two weeks. I am glad to see that another 3 000 families that faced many difficulties in the past can now live in a much better, safer and tidier environment to ring in the Chinese New Year. With the appointment of the operating organisations for Olympic Avenue, Kai Tak (Phase 2A) and (Phase 2B) LPH today, this social project will further benefit nearly 20 000 people and enable about 7 750 families in need to live a better life."
"The two contracts are awarded to Creative Property Services Consultants Limited - Pok Oi Hospital Joint Venture. With the synergy of the two highly experienced organisations, sharing of resources can be achieved in the overall operation and management, thereby enhancing cost-effectiveness. I expect that the two operators responsible for the LPH at Olympic Avenue, Kai Tak, will deepen collaboration, foster mutual benefits, and work wholeheartedly to build a caring and inclusive community, so that both our residents and the neighbourhood can benefit from the high-quality property management and targeted social services. I would also like to appeal to other organisations that are interested in operating LPH projects to actively participate in the tenders for the remaining two projects, and work together with the Government to improve the living environment of the grassroots and help them in their pursuit of happiness," she added.
In addition to providing accommodation, the LPH projects will also offer various services and facilities for the residents and local communities nearby. Therefore, unlike general property management contracts, the requirements for LPH's operation and management services not only cover occupant management, property management, and daily maintenance but also a range of social services (such as facilitating residents' integration into the community, providing assistance in job seeking and schooling, offering support to the elderly and persons with disabilities, and providing services for children and social work support), as well as the management and operation of ancillary facilities (such as retail and catering facilities, a reading room and study/activity rooms).
To ensure service quality, the HB has, in the assessment process, carried out a technical assessment based on a series of criteria including the management capability and relevant experience of the tenderers, as well as the proposed modes of operation and management, social services to be provided, exit plan and the use of innovation and information technology. The tender price was then comprehensively evaluated to decide on the most suitable operating organisation.
The response to LPH applications has been overwhelming, with about 28 952 applications received by end-January this year. This fully demonstrates that with affordable rent, comprehensive facilities and services, as well as a better living environment, LPH projects are highly popular among citizens currently facing housing difficulties.
Besides, LPH has been opened for Phase 3 application since January 30, covering the projects at Sheung On Street, Chai Wan; Olympic Avenue, Kai Tak (Phase 2); Yan Po Road, Tuen Mun; and Tsing Fat Street, Tuen Mun, which will provide a total of about 8 820 units for gradual intake anticipated from the second quarter of this year onwards. Eligible citizens with imminent housing needs can browse the LPH website of the HB (www.hb.gov.hk/eng/lph). For enquiries, please call 3464 0700, or send an email to lphapp@hb.gov.hk. Eligible applicants will receive the application forms from the HB by post on or before January 30 and are encouraged to seize the opportunity to apply early to improve their living conditions at the soonest.
Housing Bureau awards two operation and management contracts of Light Public Housing projects Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases
