Govt to conduct study on Choi Hung redevelopment plan
Housing Secretary Winnie Ho on Saturday said the government will consider a basket of factors when deciding how to push ahead with a redevelopment project at Choi Hung Estate.  Speaking on an RTHK radio programme, Ho said officials will look at a number of areas, such as transportation needs and the nearby road system, before finalising the details of the plan.  Under the proposal – which is expected to be carried out in three phases over 15 years – the number of units at the estate will go up from the current 7,400 to 9,200.  Ho noted that the authorities will commence a comprehensive study on the plan next month. "My colleagues are ready to visit the estate and talk with its residents after the Lunar New Year. They will also discuss with other stakeholders, including non-governmental organisations in the district and individuals familiar with the area, to gather their views,” she said.  The housing minister added that the administration is looking into the possibility of redeveloping ten other aging public housing estates.