Hop On to Disburse Urban Renewal Subsidies to Wang Fuk Court Residents Efficiently

Administrator of Tai Po Wang Fuk Court - Hop On - facilitates disbursement of "Operation Building Bright 2.0" subsidies to eligible owners

The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB) today (February 3) announced arrangements for the Hop On Management Company Limited (Hop On), the appointed administrator for Wang Fuk Court (WFC) in Tai Po, to facilitate the disbursement of subsidies under the Urban Renewal Authority (URA)'s "Operation Building Bright 2.0" (OBB 2.0) to eligible owners.

The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau (HYAB), Photo by Bastille Post

On January 6 this year, the Lands Tribunal granted an order following an application by the Government under Section 31 of the Building Management Ordinance (Cap. 344) (BMO). The ruling formally dissolved the Management Committee (MC) of the WFC Owners' Corporation (OC) and appointed Hop On as the administrator of the estate. To discharge the functions of the MC under the BMO, Hop On has since initiated a series of tasks. These include updating bank account mandates, conducting a handover with the former management company, taking possession of OC records, and clarifying the legal liabilities and entitlements of the OC and owners. Hop On is also following up on performance bond matters and examining the OC's accounts. To ensure effective communication with residents, Hop On has established an online platform (www.WFCAdmin.com.hk). Meanwhile, a dedicated team from the Home Affairs Department has maintained close liaison with Hop On to provide the necessary support.

Through co-ordination between the Development Bureau and the HYAB, the URA has departed from its standard practice of disbursing subsidies to an OC's account and releasing only 85 per cent of the funds before confirming the discharge of relevant Statutory Orders. Under this exceptional arrangement, 100 per cent of the OBB 2.0 subsidy will be issued directly by cheque to approximately 1 700 eligible owner-occupiers and elderly owner-occupiers of WFC. The subsidy amounts are $40,000 and $50,000 respectively. This streamlined approach ensures that the funds reach residents more efficiently, with Hop On facilitating the distribution of these cheques.

The Urban Renewal Authority (URA), Photo source: reference image

Under the "one social worker per household" mechanism arranged by the Social Welfare Department, social workers will assist in reaching out to eligible owners. Upon obtaining the owners' consent, their contact information will be shared with Hop On for follow-up. Hop On will then contact the owners to explain the distribution logistics and schedule appointments for the time and location for cheque collection.

Hop On will establish multiple collection points across various districts this month. Eligible owners can collect their cheques at their prearranged time slots at designated locations in Hong Kong, Kowloon, and the New Territories (including areas near transitional housing projects where more residents currently reside). Details of the collection schedule and locations will be uploaded to Hop On's website shortly for viewing. For enquiries regarding the subsidy scheme, owners may call the URA's OBB 2.0 hotline at 3188 1188.

The Hop On Management Company Limited (Hop On)

Proposed road works at Ma Tau Wai Road and Lok Shan Road in To Kwa Wan gazetted

The Government gazetted today (September 11) the proposed road works at Ma Tau Wai Road and Lok Shan Road in To Kwa Wan to facilitate a redevelopment project of the Urban Renewal Authority.

Details of the proposal are set out in the Annex. The plan and scheme of the works are available for public inspection at the following government offices during office hours:

Central and Western Home Affairs Enquiry Centre,

G/F, Harbour Building,

38 Pier Road, Central, Hong Kong

Kowloon City Home Affairs Enquiry Centre,

LG/F, Kowloon City Government Offices,

42 Bailey Street, Hung Hom, Kowloon

District Lands Office, Kowloon West,

4/F, South Tower, West Kowloon Government Offices,

11 Hoi Ting Road, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon

The gazette notice, scheme, plan and location plan are available at www.tlb.gov.hk/eng/publications/transport/gazette/gazette.html.

Any person who wishes to object to the works or the use, or both, is required to address to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics an objection in writing, which can be submitted via the following means:

• By post or by hand to the Transport and Logistics Bureau’s Drop-in Box No. 6 located at the entrance on 2/F, East Wing, Central Government Offices, 2 Tim Mei Avenue, Tamar, Hong Kong. The box is available for use between 8am and 7pm from Monday to Friday (except public holidays);
• By fax to 2868 4643; or
• By email to gazettetlb@tlb.gov.hk.

A notice of objection should describe the objector’s interest and the manner in which he or she alleges that he or she will be affected by the works or the use. Objectors are requested to provide contact details to facilitate communication. A notice of objection should be delivered to the Secretary for Transport and Logistics not later than November 10, 2026.

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