Recently, the Hong Kong government announced plans to redevelop three urban squatter areas—Ngau Chi Wan Village, Shek Kip Mei Village, and Chuk Yuen United Village—with the aim of increasing the city's housing supply and improving the living environment for squatter residents.

It is understood that the government will invest HK$1.63 billion in land leveling and infrastructure construction for Ngau Chi Wan Village. This historically significant village will undergo redevelopment in two phases, with a total of 8,900 public housing units expected to be provided. Initially, land leveling works are projected to be completed by 2026, followed by residents moving in by the fourth quarter of 2031. The second phase of the project is slated to commence in 2028, with an anticipated completion by the first quarter of 2033, providing additional public housing.

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The entire redevelopment project will cover 2.2 hectares of land, with a development density of 7.5 times the land area, planning to construct three residential blocks and various community facilities. Additionally, the government plans to initiate the tendering process for related works in the latter half of this year, with the Lands Department commencing construction immediately after completing land resumption and clearance works in the first phase.

The implementation of this redevelopment plan aims to further meet the public demand for public housing, enhance the quality of living environment, and improve the quality of life for residents who have long been residing in squatter areas. By increasing housing supply and improving living conditions, the government hopes to provide a better living environment for citizens and promote sustainable development in Hong Kong.