Arrangements announced for residents of seven fire-affected Wang Fuk Court blocks in Tai Po to return to their units to collect belongings
The Government today (May 8) announced details of the arrangements for residents of the seven fire-affected blocks at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po to return to their units again to collect personal belongings. Residents will return in batches over a nine-day period from May 21 to 29.
The seven blocks will be opened in phases, with two to three blocks accessible each day. Within each block, 10 floors will be opened on a staggered basis, starting from the lower floors. Residents will return according to the day and session arranged for them. The opening schedule for the seven blocks is as follows:
May 21 to 23
(Thursday to Saturday)
Wang Yan House
Wang Sun House
Wang Tai House
May 24 to 26
(Sunday to Tuesday)
Wang Kin House
Wan Cheong House
May 27 to 29
(Wednesday to Friday)
Wang Tao House
Wang Shing House
Other arrangements for access to the blocks are broadly similar to those previously implemented. The morning session will run from 9am to 1pm, and the afternoon session from 2.30pm to 6.30pm. A total of four residents per unit may enter the building at the same time. Residents may stay in their unit for up to three hours and may make multiple trips during the period.
Under the "one social worker per household" service, social workers will notify households of their allocated timeslots and the important points to note, and assist with the pre-registration of persons returning to the units. On the day of access, pre-registered persons may proceed directly to Kwong Fuk Community Hall for registration and collection of protective gear and other supplies before going to their units to collect belongings.
Wang Fuk Court, Photo by Bastille Post
