Tin Fu Court (Chinese: 天富苑) is a Home Ownership Scheme court developed by the Hong Kong Housing Authority in Tin Shui Wai, New Territories, Hong Kong, near Tin Yan Estate, Tin Yat Estate, Tin Yuet Estate, Light Rail Tin Fu stop and Tin Sau Road Park.[3][4] It comprises 16 residential blocks completed in 2001 and 2007 respectively.[2]
| Tin Fu Court | |
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 Tin Fu Court | |
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| General information | |
| Location | 15 Tin Sau Road, Tin Shui Wai New Territories, Hong Kong |
| Coordinates | 22°27′54″N 113°59′56″E / 22.46489°N 113.99887°E |
| Status | Completed |
| Category | Home Ownership Scheme |
| Population | 14,766[1] (2016) |
| No. of blocks | 16[2] |
| No. of units | 5,120[2] |
| Construction | |
| Constructed | 2001 |
| Authority | Hong Kong Housing Authority |
History edit
Short piling scandal edit
In 1999, the piles of Block J (Chui Fu House) were found to be shortened by up to seven meters compared with the standard requirement.[5] Foundation strengthening works was then carried out in the block and completed in 2002.[6] It was resold to the public in 2007.[6]
Houses edit
| Name[2] | Chinese name | Building type | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yuen Fu House (Block A) | 元富閣 | Concord 1 | 2001 |
| Hang Fu House (Block B) | 亨富閣 | ||
| Chun Fu House (Block C) | 俊富閣 | ||
| Long Fu House (Block D) | 朗富閣 | ||
| Yan Fu House (Block E) | 欣富閣 | ||
| Wing Fu House (Block F) | 榮富閣 | ||
| Hing Fu House (Block G) | 興富閣 | ||
| Ning Fu House (Block H) | 寧富閣 | ||
| Chui Fu House (Block J) | 聚富閣 | 2007 | |
| Yin Fu House (Block K) | 賢富閣 | 2001 | |
| Wai Fu House (Block L) | 偉富閣 | ||
| Nang Fu House (Block M) | 能富閣 | ||
| Chai Fu House (Block N) | 齊富閣 | ||
| Sin Fu House (Block O) | 善富閣 | ||
| Yat Fu House (Block P) | 逸富閣 | ||
| Nga Fu House (Block Q) | 雅富閣 |
Demographics edit
According to the 2016 by-census, Tin Fu Court had a population of 14,766. The median age was 40.8 and the majority of residents (96.7 per cent) were of Chinese ethnicity. The average household size was 3 people. The median monthly household income of all households (i.e. including both economically active and inactive households) was HK$28,000.[1]
Politics edit
Tin Fu Court is located in Fu Yan constituency of the Yuen Long District Council.[7] It was formerly represented by Kwan Chun-sang, who was elected in the 2019 elections until July 2021.[8]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Major Housing Estates". 2016 Population By-census. Census and Statistics Department. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ a b c d "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 4 October 2021.
- ^ "Yuen Long District" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 20 July 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "Chung Fu Stop & Tin Fu Stop" (PDF). MTR Corporation. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ Chong, Winnie (25 July 2006). "Short-piling case settled for $235m". The Standard. Archived from the original on 4 June 2011. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Questions scheduled for the Legislative Council meeting on 9 January 2002" (PDF). Legislative Council. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "Recommended District Council Constituency Areas (Yuen Long District)" (PDF). Electoral Affairs Commission. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "Yuen Long District Council - Yuen Long DC Members". District Council. Retrieved 4 October 2021.