Assessment Committee for the Funding Scheme to Support Transitional Housing Projects by Non-government Organisations convenes fourth meeting
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     The fourth meeting of the Assessment Committee for the Funding Scheme to Support Transitional Housing Projects by Non-government Organisations, chaired by the Under Secretary for Transport and Housing, Dr Raymond So Wai-man, was convened via video conferencing this morning (February 17). 
 
     The Assessment Committee agreed to subsidise the following transitional housing projects:
 
(i) Transitional housing development at ex-Salvation Army Sam Shing Chuen Lau Ng Ying School premises, Tuen Mun, by the Salvation Army. With a total funding of $61.63 million, it is expected to provide about 115 units.
 
(ii) Transitional housing development at Choi Hing Road, Choi Hung, by the Lok Sin Tong Benevolent Society, Kowloon. With a total funding of $79.35 million, it is expected to provide about 166 units.

Ends/Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Issued at HKT 15:19

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