“A home for everyone?” Hong Shui Court embodies that ideal. It stands tall at 133 Pik Wan Road in Lam Tin Kowloon.
Hong Shui Court is more than just a building. It represents a significant chapter in Hong Kong’s housing history. It is a Home Ownership Scheme court.
This scheme helps residents become homeowners. Hong Shui Court was completed in 1999. The developer was THE HA. It has 35 storeys.
Hong Shui Court has 350 residential units. The units range from two to three bedrooms. This provides options for different family sizes.
Hong Shui Court is in School Net 48. This is important for families with children. The secondary school district is Kwun Tong. This offers educational opportunities.
The building sits on land leased for 50 years. The lease started on May 14, 1998. Hong Shui Court is conveniently located. Yau Tong Station is just 0.6km away. Several shops are also nearby.
Hong Shui Court is a single block. It is a New Cruciform design. It is part of a larger community of housing estates.
These estates include Hing Tin Estate. Other estates nearby are Hong Nga Court. Also close by are Hong Pak Court and Hong Tin Court. Hong Wah Court is also in the area.
Hong Yat Court and Hong Ying Court are nearby. Kai Tin Estate and Kwong Tin Estate are as well. Lei On Court and On Tin Estate are not far. Ping Tin Estate and Tak Tin Estate are close too.
The Lam Tin Resettlement Estate once stood here. It had 23 blocks. Block 15 was the 500th public estate building. It was constructed by the Works Bureau.
All blocks were demolished. They were replaced by new estates. These included Kai Tin Estate and Ping Tin Estate. On Tin Estate and the new Lam Tin Estate were constructed too.
Hong Shui Court stands as a testament. It shows Hong Kong’s commitment to housing. It offers residents a chance to own a home.