Located on both sides of Tai Wai Nullah is Mei Lam Estate. This public housing estate sits in the Sha Tin District of Hong Kong. Mei Lam Estate is near Mei Chung Court and May Shing Court. It is also close to the Shing Mun Tunnels.
Mei Lam Estate translates to beautiful forest estate. Mei Lam Estate has four residential buildings. There is also a shopping centre and a sports centre here. The estate divides into three phases. Phase 1 includes Mei Fung House. Mei Yeung House, Mei Tao House and Mei Lam Shopping Centre are also in Phase 1. They are south of Tai Wai Nullah. Phase 2 has Mei Wai House. Phase 3 has Mei Lam Sports Centre. These are located to the north. A footbridge connects both sides. Mei Lam Estate contains 4100 rental flats. Sizes range from 10.8 m2 to 64.7 m2.
Mei Lam Sports Centre covers 2200 m2. It opened September 20 1986. Mei Lam Estate Phase 1 won an award. It received the Certificate of Merit in 1982. Mei Lam Sports Centre also won an award. It won the Silver Medal of HKIA in 1987.
Mei Fung House is a Double I type building. It was completed in 1981. Mei Yeung House is an Old Slab type. Mei Tao House is a Triple H type completed in 1982. Mei Wai House is a Trident 1 type. It was completed in 1985.
The authorized population was 11400 in 2007. By 2019 the population was 10200. According to a 2016 census about 9879 people lived here. Most residents are of Chinese ancestry. The median monthly domestic household income was HK$ 14900.
Nearby is May Shing Court. It is a Home Ownership Scheme court. May Shing Court has three residential blocks. These buildings completed in 1984 and 1985. Kwai Shing House is a Windmill type. It completed in 1984. Yat Shing House is a Trident 2 type. Fai Shing House is also here.
Mei Chung Court is another Home Ownership Scheme court near Mei Lam Estate. It has six residential blocks. They completed in 1996. Fu Chung House is an NCB type. Lai Chung House, Hing Chung House, Shing Chung House, Hong Chung House and Lok Chung House are also here.
Mei Lam Estate offers more than just housing. It is a community. The sports centre and shopping centre offer convenience. Mei Lam Estate continues to be a vital part of the Tai Wai community.