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Redevelopment Proposal for Fire-Displaced Residents Offers HK$6.4 Billion Surplus

4/8/2026

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A redevelopment proposal for Wang Fuk Court has been submitted to the Hong Kong government on behalf of more than 400 fire-displaced residents.
The proposal claims a potential surplus of HK$6.4 billion (US$816.7 million) from a partial redevelopment.
The proposal was sent to key government officials, including Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee.
The residents say the proposal is a parallel option, not a replacement for the current rehousing plan.
They note that 427 residents prefer returning home over compensation or rehousing and urge the government to consider rebuilding three to four new blocks on the original site.

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A redevelopment proposal for Wang Fuk Court has been submitted to the Hong Kong government on behalf of more than 400 fire-displaced residents.
The proposal claims a potential surplus of HK$6.4 billion (US$816.7 million) from a partial redevelopment.
The proposal was sent to key government officials, including Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee.
The residents say the proposal is a parallel option, not a replacement for the current rehousing plan.
They note that 427 residents prefer returning home over compensation or rehousing and urge the government to consider rebuilding three to four new blocks on the original site.