Wo Che Estate (Chinese: 禾輋邨) is a public housing estate in Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong. It is the second public housing estate in Sha Tin, built on the reclaimed land of Sha Tin Hoi, located near Fung Wo Estate, Lek Yuen Estate and Sha Tin Sports Ground.[3] The estate consists of thirteen residential blocks completed in 1977, 1980 and 2003 respectively.[2]
| Wo Che Estate | |
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 Overview of Wo Che Estate | |
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| General information | |
| Location | 1-9 Hip Yan Street 2 Tak Hau Street 7-9 Wo Che Street 6 Fung Wo Lane 2, 6 and 8 Fung Shun Street Sha Tin New Territories, Hong Kong |
| Coordinates | 22°23′19″N 114°11′45″E / 22.38857°N 114.1959°E |
| Status | Completed |
| Category | Public rental housing |
| Population | 18,575[1] (2016) |
| No. of blocks | 13[2] |
| No. of units | 6,297[2] |
| Construction | |
| Constructed | 1977 |
| Authority | Hong Kong Housing Authority |
History edit
On 22 February 2021, an eight-year-old girl was assaulted by a man wearing a purple mask in his 20s at the estate.[4]
Houses edit
| Name[2] | Chinese name | Building type | Completed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hong Wo House | 康和樓 | Twin Tower | 1977 |
| Fung Wo House | 豐和樓 | ||
| Shun Wo House | 順和樓 | ||
| Man Wo House | 民和樓 | 1980 | |
| Tai Wo House | 泰和樓 | ||
| Foo Wo House | 富和樓 | ||
| Yan Wo House | 欣和樓 | Single H | |
| Mei Wo House | 美和樓 | ||
| Hip Wo House | 協和樓 | Double H | |
| Tak Wo House | 德和樓 | Old Slab | 1977 |
| Hau Wo House | 厚和樓 | 1980 | |
| Chi Wo House | 智和樓 | ||
| King Wo House | 景和樓 | New Cruciform (Ver.1999) | 2003 |
Demographics edit
According to the 2016 by-census, Wo Che Estate had a population of 18,575. The median age was 46.8 and the majority of residents (97.4 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$22,490.[1]
Politics edit
For the 2019 District Council election, the estate fell within two constituencies. Most of the estate is located in the Wo Che Estate constituency, which was formerly represented by Raymond Li Chi-wang until October 2021,[5] while King Wo House falls within the Lek Yuen constituency, which was formerly represented by Jimmy Sham Tsz-kit until July 2021.[6][5]
COVID-19 pandemic edit
King Wo House of the estate was put under lockdown between 19 and 20 February 2022.[7] Foo Wo House was also in lockdown since 26 February.[8] Man Wo House and Yan Wo House was sealed on 27 February.[9] Shun Wo House house was put under lockdown on 28 February 2022.[10]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b "Major Housing Estates". 2016 Population By-census. Census and Statistics Department. Retrieved 21 November 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 21 November 2021.
- ^ "Sha Tin Sports Ground". Leisure and Cultural Services Department. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ Lo, Clifford (23 February 2021). "Hong Kong police hunt man accused of indecently assaulting girl, 8, in housing block". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ a b "Sha Tin District Council - Sha Tin DC Members". District Council. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ "Recommended District Council Constituency Areas (Sha Tin District)" (PDF). Electoral Affairs Commission. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
- ^ "190 cases found in restricted areas". Hong Kong's Information Services Department. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ "Sha Tin, Kwun Tong, Cheung Sha Wan blocks locked down". News.rthk.hk. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ "Overnight lockdowns find hundreds of infections". News.rthk.hk. Retrieved 3 March 2022.
- ^ "Several buildings locked down for Covid testing". Gbcode.rthk.hk. Retrieved 3 March 2022.