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In 1997, amidst the redevelopment of Lam Tin Estate, Ping Tin Estate emerged. Ping Tin Estate wasn’t built from scratch. It rose from the ashes of an older story, the Lam Tin Resettlement Estate. This older estate, a collection of 23 blocks, housed families in the 1960s. One of these blocks, Block 15, held a special significance. It was the 500th public housing building constructed by the Works Bureau. But time marches on, and progress demanded change. The old estate, including its landmark block, was demolished. From this clearance, several new estates arose, including Ping Tin Estate. Ping Tin Estate, completed between 1997 and 1998, comprises eight blocks. These blocks include residential buildings and an Ancillary Facilities Block specifically designed for Housing for Senior Citizens. The estate stands as a testament to Hong Kong’s ongoing efforts to provide public housing. It represents a new chapter in the story of Lam Tin, built on the foundations of the past.

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