Wah Sum Estate
Wah Sum Estate (Chinese: 華心邨) is a public housing estate in Wo Hop Shek, Fanling, New Territories, Hong Kong, near Flora Plaza and Wo Hing Sports Centre.[3][4] It consists of two residential buildings built in 1995.
| Wah Sum Estate | |
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.jpg) Wah Sum Estate | |
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| General information | |
| Location | 18 Yat Ming Road, Wo Hop Shek Fanling New Territories, Hong Kong |
| Coordinates | 22°29′09″N 114°08′34″E / 22.48595°N 114.14286°E |
| Status | Completed |
| Category | Public rental housing |
| Population | 4,588[1] (2016) |
| No. of blocks | 2[2] |
| No. of units | 1,481[2] |
| Construction | |
| Constructed | 1995 |
| Authority | Hong Kong Housing Authority |
King Shing Court (景盛苑) is a Home Ownership Scheme court in Wo Hop Shek, near Flora Plaza and Wah Sum Estate.[4] It consists of four residential buildings built in 1995.[5]
Houses
Wah Sum Estate
| Name[2] | Chinese name | Building type | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wah Koon House | 華冠樓 | Harmony 1 | 1995 |
| Wah Min House | 華勉樓 | Harmony 1 with Harmony Annex 1 |
King Shing Court
| Name[5] | Chinese name | Building type | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foon King House | 歡景閣 | Harmony 1 | 1995 |
| Chun King House | 俊景閣 | ||
| Yan King House | 欣景閣 | ||
| Yin King House | 賢景閣 |
Demographics
According to the 2016 by-census, Wah Sum Estate had a population of 4,588 while King Shing Court had a population of 6,804. Altogether the population amounts to 11,392.[1]
Politics
Wah Sum Estate and King Shing Court are located in Wah Do constituency of the North District Council.[6] It is currently represented by Cheung Chun-wai, who was elected in the 2019 elections.[7]
See also
References
- ^ 1.0 1.1 "Major Housing Estates". 2016 Population By-census. Census and Statistics Department. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Housing Authority Property Location and Profile | Hong Kong Housing Authority and Housing Department | Hong Kong Housing Authority and Housing Department". Hong Kong Housing Authority. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ "Wo Hing Sports Centre". Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ 4.0 4.1 "North District" (PDF). Environmental Protection Department. Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ 5.0 5.1 "Housing Authority Property Location and Profile | Hong Kong Housing Authority and Housing Department | Hong Kong Housing Authority and Housing Department". Hong Kong Housing Authority. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ "Recommended District Council Constituency Areas (North District)" (PDF). Electoral Affairs Commission. Retrieved 18 August 2021.
- ^ "North District Council - North DC Members". District Council. Retrieved 18 August 2021.