What stories do these buildings hold? We are standing in front of Tai Ping Estate. It is a public housing estate in Sheung Shui, New Territories, Hong Kong. Tai Ping Estate comprises four residential buildings. Construction finished in 1989. In 2002, some flats were sold to tenants. This happened through the Tenants Purchase Scheme Phase 5.
Tai Ping Estate is home to many people. According to the 2016 by-census, 4438 people lived here. The median age was 42.2 years. Most residents were of Chinese ethnicity. They made up 97.3 per cent of the population. The average household size was 3.3 people. The median monthly household income was HK$28800. This includes all households.
The Hong Kong Housing Authority manages Tai Ping Estate. It is located at 8 Po Ping Road. The estate has good public transport links. The MTR is only a 6-minute walk away. Tai Ping Estate also offers different facilities. These include kids’ facilities and sports facilities.
Let’s talk about the buildings within Tai Ping Estate. There are four houses: Ping Chi House, Ping Ching House, Ping Hay House and Ping Yee House. Ping Chi House is a linear building. It was completed in 1989.
Tai Ping Estate is in the Yu Tai constituency. This is part of the North District Council. Vincent Chan Chi-fung represents this area. He was elected in the 2019 elections.
Tai Ping Estate provides affordable housing. It plays a vital role in the community. It offers homes and facilities for its residents. It stands as a testament to public housing in Hong Kong. It reflects the lives of its residents. It shows the changes in Hong Kong society.
Tai Ping Estate continues to be a vibrant community. It provides a home for thousands. It stands as a symbol of Hong Kong’s public housing system. As we leave Tai Ping Estate reflect on the lives lived within these walls.